June 20, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 PM, June 20, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Derek Kostal, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Notice of the Hearing/Regular meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the June 6, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $114.01; Payroll - $2,649.10; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Bear Graphics, Inc. - $163.89; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Clean-up Day Extras) - $11.68; Black Hills Energy - $46.62; Fairbury Journal - News - $72.85; Jerry’s Diesel - $701.04; Norris Public Power - $1,002.70; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $818.32; Willet & Carothers - $730.00; Windstream - $89.72; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,579.93. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): After recommendation for approval by the P & Z Commission--- motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Application for Building Permit (#23-2) for a fence (Dorn). Applicant to be notified of approval and fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Anticipated receipt of Thomas Foundation Grant funds (Friday, 6/23) - $50,000. Letters sent (Carothers) regarding asbestos testing. Review activated to determine possibility of “controlled burn” at part of demolition sites. Plans yet for Public Hearing. Carothers to talk to parties for negotiation, hopefully get in place for fall demolition program. Also Carothers to draft letter to address violation ---occupancy without water/sewer service. CLEAN-UP: Pictures (Adams) to be provided to Carothers for junked vehicle letters, and for weeds..Trial dates pending Court scheduling opportunity. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK/ DETERMINATION OF BRIDGE OWNERSHIP: Bridge County Owned -(Adams research) by dimensions, but in Municipality, but County would assist with project. WATER LINE: MEWES: No new information. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: STUDY OF “LINING” COST: Cost 350-380 feet at $35 a foot on 8” line (Sedlacek) . Carothers to provide information (from Adams, Ne) about an Iowa based company that may prove to be price-competitive. Review continues. FIRST MEETING IN JULY: SET DATE (JULY 5?)(CONFLICT WITH HOLIDAY: Instead of Regular Meeting, a Special Meeting to be held July 5th at 6:30 PM, with only: approval of June 20 minutes and approval of claims. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF JUNE 20 MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 5, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 6, 2023 The Public Hearing for Property Acquisition (Rainey - (300 W 2nd Street) - was cancelled (to be rescheduled) and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 PM, June 6, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Deb Dorn, Devin Dorn, Curt Hagerman, Steve Borgman Notice of the Hearing/Regular meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the May 16, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,923.93; Payroll - $8,393.98; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $149.35 and 1,110.72 (Cemetery Reimbursement); Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $70.37; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $279.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One Call Concepts - $15.12; O’Reilly Automotive - 123.48; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,563.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $860.28; Wymore Oil - $72.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 21,361.23. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 PM, - PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Rainey - (300 W 2nd Street)): Cancelled. To be rescheduled. PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Rainey (300 W 2nd Street) : Public Hearing was Cancelled. To be rescheduled. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): With P & Z Commission recommendation, application #23-1 Bessie Wood - Fence was approved by motion (Riensche), second (Reedy ), and 4-0 affirmative vote. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. It was noted (Mewes) that instances have occurred in which fences (etc.) were erected without the approval of building permits. P & Z Commission members agreed to notify the City about any such situations noted so that a City request can be made for compliance with building permit application criterion. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Natural gas removed, waiting for Bockman - on one property. CLEAN-UP: Plans are to address automobile infractions at the next Regular meeting. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE #473: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 473. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), to approve Ordinance # 473, followed by reading, per: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM AND SERVICES (CATV) IN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA, AND GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO ZITO MIDWEST, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM AND SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS,NEBRASKA, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Ordinance # 473. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK/ DETERMINATION OF BRIDGE OWNERSHIP: No new information. Pending further review, as determining bridge measurement (County parameter) and bridge inspection. WATER LINE: MEWES: Discussed, with further review needed, but no direct plan in place at this time. KENO WRITER DENIAL/DISQUALIFICATION: Concerns have been addressed and are in secondary review for qualification. Games now running automatically, with options to be expanded and comparable to those offered at other establishments. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: ROOT CLEARING/ & RECOMMENDATION FOR LINING -( Pike) : Service documentation was reviewed by Mayor and Council. No action taken at this time for “lining” but the review to continue. OTHER: Hughes thanked the City for cooperation with One Property at a Time’s June 3 Special Event (Fund Raiser, and to heighten the experience and awareness of Community Improvement), with Adams, and Borgman, as well as Mayor and Council complimenting efforts and results all round. Adams indicated that there might have been improvement possible by changing the order of events and improving on parking options, but all were pleased with general “show casing of the community” (with several VIPs in attendance), and the end results. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK/ DETERMINATION OF BRIDGE OWNERSHIP WATER LINE: MEWES JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: STUDY OF “LINING” COST There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:55 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 20, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)