December 17, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, December 17, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Attorney Andrew Carothers, Rex Adams, Jared Epp, Gene Reedy Sr. Notice of the Hearing/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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue - Sales Tax - $101.00; Security First Bank - Automatic- (Safe Deposit Box ) - $35.00; Payroll: $3,019.15; black Hills Energy - $28.30; Fairbury Journal-News - $44.37; Farmers Cooperative - $17.75; Lauby Plumbing - $19.47; Municipal Supply - $153.49; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (51C Penalty) - $42.95; Norris Public Power - $1,008.72; One-Call Concepts - $1.98; Postmaster - $258.00 - Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $950.31; Windstream - $102.83; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,216.49 - Wymore Super Foods - $205.99; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,260.80 & FROM CDBG account -- SENDD - (DD#6) - $3,094.00 (Admin/Housing/LBP & Henning Carpentry (Housing Rehab.)- $46,599.00 = Total: $49,693.00. . DECLARE VACANCY ON COUNCIL/ SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME: Mayor Sedlacek declared a council vacancy, and advised that, despite many contacts being made, a candidate has not yet been determined. A notice of vacancy will be posted directly. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER (IF APPLIES): Non-applicable at this time. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY (ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS NECESSARY): No new information. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One house/garage has been demolished (controlled burn). Ashes will not be removed for 45 days. Epp will make his excavator available (3 hrs. minimum time, $200 per hr.) for the project. Pike will get metal out. Reedy offered his trailer to assist with the project. Carothers will call NRD for potential determination of sources for the demolition (limestone- bank stabilization) materials. Another controlled burn is planned for January, and another when all signatures are obtained - potentially for February or March. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court hearings scheduled for 2nd Tuesday in January. Carothers will draft a letter for a trailer that needs to be removed. County Court order to follow for occupied trailer on 1st Street. CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE): No new information. PROBLEMATIC WATER LINE EVALUATION BY PIKE: Pike to evaluate line for rust. CATTLEMEN’S BALL//WELCOME: Adams suggested possibility of lighting (blue lights) the Blue Springs bridge. Electrical connection variables were discussed. Reedy suggested a “Welcome to Blue Springs” banner across the street between poles (Radar will contact Priority Printing, also ask Langdale for pricing) for a banner and possibly a 4x8 sign at the site of the Blue Springs sign. Flags will be replaced as is determined necessary. CABIN TREES/REPLACEMENT: (Gene Reedy Sr.): Members expressed no opposition to Gene Reedy Sr.’s plan to replant trees where they had been before (bigger trees), but it was decided that Radar Reedy would contact the grant facilitator (Cole) to determine what plans were already in place within the grant program. OTHER: Sedlacek asked if equipment was working OK. No problems were reported. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVALA OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE) PROBLEMATIC WATER LINE EVALUATED FOR RUST BY PIKE CATTLEMENS’ BALL/WELCOME/ BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI’S NARRATIVE)/ORD # 478 There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 7 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session) 

December 3, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, December 3, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor (Previous: Council President) Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor (Previous: Council President), Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Attorney Andrew Carothers, Rex Adams Notice of the Hearing/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 (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,456.67; Payroll $7,522.76; Fairbury Journal News - $98.13; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $363.00; Milton Pike -(Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $31.55; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,482.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,059.11. OATH(S) OF OFFICE:NEUMANN/SEDLACEK: Attorney Carothers administered the Oath(s) of office. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche ) , 3-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: (Water System - Reedy/Neumann) (Sewer Lagoon - Sedlacek/Riensche) - (Streets and Alleys - Sedlacek/Neumann) - (City Parks and Properties - Reedy/Riensche) (Finance- Sedlacek/Neumann) (Keno - Reedy/Riensche) Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , 3-0 affirmative vote for: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Gene (Radar) Reedy Motion (Riensche) , second ( Reedy) , 3-0 affirmative vote for approval of the following: SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT - Neumann Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) 3-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: TEMPORARY CLERK (Carothers) CITY ATTORNEY (Carothers) DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (Willet) CITY AUDITOR: (Brian Blobaum) CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee) EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed) Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) , followed by 3-0 affirmative vote to keep all employee benefits (excluding payroll) the same, and as listed below. Motion (Reedy) , second (Neumann), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote for 4% increase across the board for the following totals: Milton Pike - Rate - $28.18 hourly wage. Continuance of current policy regarding insurance. Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation Comp time or OT $25.00 monthly telephone allowance. Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Katherine Roche City Clerk - Rate is $ 1,410.24 monthly Office Hours 7:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Milford Woutzke: Rate is $17.98 hourly Vacation - 3 wk. paid vacation., 96 hr. annual sick leave $25.00 monthly telephone allowance Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Linda Hohensee - Rate is $67.40 monthly OTHER To be established as needed. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY 2025 CIPP QUOTE/ (utilizing existing AARP Funds): Members discussed the Johnson Service Company (sewer lining) estimate #1055484802 (11/13/24) which included - Mobilization (LS) - Based on coming from Burchard project. $5,000 Mob will apply if timing of work is not flexible to our schedule: Install 6” CIPP (per LF) MH#s 4 to 5, 7 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (Per LF) MH#s 1 to 2,4 service reinstates, Install 6”CIPP (per LF) MH#s 6 to 7, 8 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (Per LF) MH#s 3 to 4, 7 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (per LF) 2 to 3,7 service reinstates, Install 6: Cipp (Per LF) MH#s 8 to 9,3 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (per LF) MH#s 5 to 6,5 service reinstates; Install 6” CIPP (per LF) MH#s 7 to 8, 7 service reinstates - repair work must be performed by the city prior to liners being ordered, with Service Reinstatement (per each)-- Resulting in an estimate total of $120,368. A motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved Johnson Service Company to activate 7 of the 8 options based on their needs assessment and input by Employee Milton Pike, and which will exceed the $56,459.09 , (bringing the total project to over $80,00) received under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program under the American Rescue Plan Act, thereby obligating that $56,459.09 funds prior to the December 31st, 2024 deadline to the Johnson Service Company project. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: New dates (replacing those postponed due to drought conditions) were scheduled for “controlled burn)“of one property -- December 14, alternate December 21. If possible without causing destruction to house, the garage will be pushed up to the house for a single burn situation. Another property was pushed back a month. Carothers was authorized by members to send a letter to other property owners including notification of indicating “court order” might be a course of action if they do not provide necessary signatures for the burn/demolition project to move forward. Another property has been pushed back to a February “controlled burn” scheduling. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court dates are set for three situations. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Chris Witulski is refining the narrative for a “utility” easement (sewer/power lines) on property he previously marked. When all is in place, signed copies of the easement will forward consideration for approval of Ordinance # 478 CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: Jarod McKeever has completed a Morris Foundation grant application ($70,000) on behalf of the City to be used with the $28,579 funds already committed to the project (Wymore/Blue Springs Area Fund). PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS; Since the entire project is cost prohibitive at this time, members have asked Employee Pike to “evaluate the situation at the very end of the line.” There is no current indication that a “rust” situation is problematic throughout the line, but appears to be an isolated situation which might be addressed within a more minimal repair plan. Other: Adams asked for considerations for a welcoming effort (perhaps banners) for the Cattlemen’s’ Ball in June of ‘25. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVALA OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS DECLARE VACANCY ON COUNCIL/ SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER (IF APPLIES): JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY (ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS NECESSARY) PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE) PROBLEMATIC WATER LINE EVALUATION BY PIKE 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 December 17, 2024. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session City Clerk:Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 19, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, November 19, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Verlyn Dodge, Heather McKinney Notice of the Hearing/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 (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 102.86; Payroll - $2,954.65; Barco Municipal Products - $671.52; Black Hills Energy - $99.83; Fairbury Journal - News - $75.13; Farmers Cooperative - $30.00; Jerry’s Diesel - $455.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $3.58; Connie Mewes - $10.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $981.87; Postmaster - $258.00; R. L. Tiemann Construction (Crack Sealing # 2) - $15,120,00.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $959.31; Windstream - $102.85; TOTAL CLAIMS: $21,894.60 AND From Keno Proceeds - Papa B’s Keno & Grill - $387.43. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): Following recommendation to approve by P & Z Commission, motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Building Application Permit 24-9 (Randy/Janet Roberts - replacement cabin ) - Cottonwood@the Springs. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: No new information. CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: No new information. CRACK SEALING: Second round complete. PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS/MATERIALS COST: Pending further cost-analysis for discussion at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS OATH(S) OF OFFICE:NEUMANN/SEDLACEK: APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES/PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WAGES JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY 2025 CIPP QUOTE/ (utilizing existing AARP Funds): PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478 CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 3, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 5, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, November 5, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek (late arrival) ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Verlyn Dodge, Jarod McKeever Notice of the Hearing/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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche ), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - 941 - $2,130.63; Payroll $6,040.76; Black Hills Energy - $46.16; Fairbury Journal-News - $51.82; 5-H Repair LLC - $230.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming - 51C - $426.00; NE Dept. of Revenue -501N - $306.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; P45 Investments - Meter Dep. Ref - $43.17; One-Call Concepts - $9.52; Milton Pike - Tel. Comp. - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./water sample) - $32.05; Security First Bank - Pike/IRA - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,546.00; Tiemann Construction (Crack-sealing) - $15,376.50; Winwater - $306.96; Milford Woutzke - Tel. Comp. - $25.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $1,682.45; TOTAL CLAIMS: $29,363.02;---AND FROM CDBG Account - DD 5 - SENDD - $19,972.99 and Cavapa Plus M Construction, LLP - $9,945.00. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. A previous application (portable home) for Randy Roberts (Cottonwood@theSprings) has been determined to fall under City of Blue Springs jurisdiction, and scheduling will be made for a P & Z meeting to make initial review and present recommendation to Mayor and Council at the next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Controlled burn scheduling has been changed due to burn ban (drought conditions/wind) to November 23, alternate December 7. Determinations will be made (Carothers) if a new application to the State is needed, or if contact with notification of date changes will suffice. Two other homes will be addressed for a controlled burn (December/January - Fire Chief McCrimmon) and following achievement of all owner signatures of consent for another house,and removal of a newer shed from the property will determine a potential date in late January, or February for a controlled burn. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Conversation with a property owner w/Carothers resulted in determination of needed address for a sub-standard house, but with removal of vehicles around it, and other clean up, before demolition process can begin. One property owner has two weeks till court appearance, and an occupant of a camper on First Street has a December 10th court date. Another person was sent a letter (Carothers) explaining a violation of zoning regulations on his property. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Norris Public Power needs pole location clarification within the planned easement area. Witulski will be contacted (Carothers) regarding existing records of previous surveying process at the location, and discussion will be made with property owner(s) regarding cost sharing of expenses (City included) for the survey information. Carothers needs a legal description. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No interested parties have been identified. Removed from agenda. CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: McKeever addressed members, including stating that $28,700 in donations is secured for a new restroom for the Blue Springs City Park (Wymore/Blue Springs Areas Fund), and he provided information about the Gage County Foundation (Morris) and the availability of funds for local Wymore/Blue Springs applicants (including Cemetery and Ball Field. His offer to begin an application (Morris) on behalf of the City for helping to fund the restroom was approved by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Other funding options were identified, as Thomas Foundation. CRACK SEALING: Project completed was discussed, but more work was determined necessary, as well as the need to patch surface areas on Broad Street, Priority was given to crack-sealing in another $15,000 project was initiated by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Patching will be addressed at a later date. PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS: In 2022, a project was bid at $144,937, but not completed due to pursuit of potential for SRF funds, which later proved unavailable. Employee Pike was requested to come up with a material cost list (request by Reedy), and the possibility of JEO application for grant funds was suggested (Sedlacek). Sedlacek also described the project as possibly addressing in part a somewhat isolated problem. ARPA FUNDS:(Received 8/13/21 28,229.55, received $28,229.55 on 8/9/22, total $56,459.10; --- paid Gilmore for pending Water Line issues 14,532.64 4/25/22 and 6,536.06 11/18/22, , total $21,068.70 --leaving $35, 390.40 in fund) Members were in agreement to use the remaining funds for sewer line maintenance (Johnson Service - cleaning/lining), with service yet unbilled for recent necessary work (Pike to request invoice to see where the City stands with remaining balance of ARPA funds. That amount will be applied to charges for a portion of a 6-block project. RESOLUTION 2024-5 SIGNING OF THE YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT 2024/ YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR DETERMINING INCENTIVE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024/ and DESIGNATIONS FOR 2025: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche) , followed by 4-0 affirmative vote for approval of Resolution 2024-5 for Signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2024 /Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent for Determining Incentive Payment in Calendar Year 2024 (Keith Gilmore Superintendent License Number S-697, Class A, and Engineer’s License Number E-5721), and which was followed by a motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche) to designate JEO Consulting Group, Inc .(Steven A. Parr, Principal), as the City of Blue Springs engineer for 2025, and also Evan Wickersham (License Number S-1139, Class A)of JEO as the Street Superintendent for the City of Blue Springs for 2025. RURAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GRANT (REX ADAMS): Materials provided by Rex Adams were reviewed. Members discussed the required amount of match funds, the unsettled nature of real estate, and infrastructure needs currently underway or determined necessary in the future, and a decision was made not to pursue the undertaking at this time. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES/ APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS CRACK SEALING PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:10 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 19 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

October 15, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, October 15, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Rex Adams, Heather McKinney, Verlyn Dodge, Dean Cole Notice of the Hearing/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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Ne Dept. of Revenue (Sales Tax) - $93.85; Payroll - $2,954.65; Abbott Portable Toilets - $250.00; Barco Municipal Products - $279.94; Blue Springs Fire Dept (MFO funds - equipment, training) $15,000.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $53.44; Gowen Construction (Park Grant Funds) - $525.00; Howell Auto Repair - $102.16; Nelson Tree Service (Tree Grant Work) - $25,600.00; Norris Public Power - $976.86; O’Reilly Auto Parts - $145.27; One-Call Concepts - $13.90; Pickrell Lumber (Cabin Shakes) - $298.23; Milton Pike (Water Sample/Postage Reimb.) - $32.05; Roehr’s Machinery - $130.50; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $657.01; Windstream - $96.67; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $3,139.67; T0TAL CLAIMS: $50,404.20. …& from Keno Proceeds Account to Papa B’s Keno Lounge -- $114.70 (May 1.43 & 113.27 Sept.) PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per email from Carothers --- One house approved for controlled burn of structure and garage Oct 19th or alternate Oct 26 depending on State wide ban on burning due to drought conditions. Shooting for two houses south of pallet factory pending owners signature on “Consent of Owner” form for State Fire Marshal’s office. Three houses subject to controlled burn as long as small shed moved off property. Letter will be sent (Carothers) to the owners 10/16 to schedule demolition or controlled burn. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Per email, Carothers to send letter to individual regarding semi-trailer on his property, and asking him to remove it. Members were in agreement to request Carothers to write letters to individual with a crashed vehicle on property, and to correspond with another individual with a wrecked vehicle on the lot where a storage container is on Broad Street. No new information available about other cases currently in the court system. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Per email from Carothers, status of easement information not yet received from Jerry Ensz (Norris Public Power). ORDINANCE OFFICER: No new information available. CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: Funding possibilities likely to be pursued: Thomas Foundation (Carothers), Wymore/Blue Springs Fund, Eisenhauer Fund (if funds still available), Morris Foundation (when organization setup up is complete). Rex Adams told that funding is needed for the Fireman’s Memorial Hall (heating, cooling, roof), and he hopes funding will be available for that cause as well. CRACK SEALING: Sedlacek was able to get a R.L. Tiemann Construction Estimate… a bid for joint sealing the asphalt roads in Blue Springs as directed, it includes blowing out cracks, hot sealing, and squeegee. It does not include router work . The bid is per pound of sealant placed -- $6.75. Motion by Sedlacek, second by Riensche, and a 3-0 affirmative vote based on job description provided approved City expenditure of $15,000 to get a project underway. PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS: This project will require cost analysis, and may include bid letting. TREE GRANT FINALIZATION PROCEDURES (COLE): Within claims, members acknowledged and approved initial payment - for the IRA Grant funds to be reimbursed ($25,000) with the submission of an itemized cost sheet (Nelson Tree) -- (as: Feit Park, - 8 trees removed, 9 stumps removed, 19 trees pruned, and City Park - 17 trees removed, 17 stumps removed, 26 trees pruned) , and the $600 charge above the reimbursable total was determined to be necessary, and with that $600 to be paid without reimbursement (City funds) . Cole indicated that the work was inspected and approved. More work should be done in the next year, as replacing trees, and more stump removals, and that activity will be based on the availability and receipt of grant funds (as Statewide Arboretum, etc.) OTHER: Pike suggested that Johnson Service be contacted to clean, and possibly line 3-4 more blocks (sewer lines) in the next year. Sedlacek suggested that they be contacted for sewer work as currently underway. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS CRACK SEALING PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 5, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

October 1, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, October 1, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers (participation by phone), Derek Kostal, Fire Department Representatives: Aaron McCrimmon, Chief; Trenton Munstermann, Assistant Chief; Thomas Creek, Truck Foreman; Kevin Sturm, Firefighter, Wayne Harris, Firefighter, E. Harris , Cadet Notice of the Hearing/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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank - Direct --Internal Revenue - (941) - $2,130.61; Payroll - $4,613.74; Fairbury Journal - News - $106.87; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $306.00; Ne U.C. Fund - $4.03; O’Reilly Auto Parts - $29.16; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) -$25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb/water sample) - $30.95; Pollman LLC - $1,013.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,613.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Co. - $160.00; Wymore Public Library (Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,862.36 (AND) from Keno Proceeds account to General Checking (Sewer) - $10,515.49. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Controlled burns scheduled for 10/19, alternate - 10/26 -.Other controlled burn plans are tentative. Carothers will get a sign-off for the trees and owner affidavit for the controlled burn. Another property on 1st Street will be scrutinized by McCrimmon for possibility of a controlled burn, but outside contractor may be needed to tear the house down. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: two vehicle owners set for October 29th arraignment. And another date - November 5 is in the works for a camper on 1st Street. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Easement drafted for Norris Public Power, and the easement, ordinance planned to be completed/approved at the next Regular meeting. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. FIRE DEPARTMENT /EQUIPMENT/(TOM CREEK): Request was made by Creek for $15,000 MFO funds to match the contribution by the Rural Board for education and needed equipment - cutter, spreader, jaws of life, and a motion by Sedlacek, second by Reedy, and 4-0 affirmative vote followed. CITY PARK RESTROOM/FUND RAISING/COST ANALYSIS: Base price per Sedlacek - $78,738, $27,000-$28,000 collected by BIG GIVE. Sedlacek to discuss (with Dean) the potentiality of grant funds. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS CRACK SEALING PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:23 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 15, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session) 

September 17, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, September 17, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Council President Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Hearing/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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2024-2025 Budget Hearing and September 3, Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank - Direct - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $85.74; Payroll - $2,863.90; Barco Municipal Products - $343.81; Beatrice Ready Mixed - $390.78; Black Hills Energy - $46.59; Fairbury Journal News - $69.63; Lauby Plumbing - $68.96; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,041.13; One-Call Concepts - 12.72; Pickrell Lumber - $147.00 (Grant) - Security First Bank - $55.00 (Pike/IRA) ; Visa - $957.45; Windstream - $96.56; City of Wymore - (Tower) - $1,631.13; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,840.40. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Carothers is awaiting Norris’ review/return of a general utility easement prepared for Norris and the City of Blue Springs signatures, and also will obtain signatures of (Borgman/Hughes) relevant property owners. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: For one property a Fire Training Notification is expected shortly (State Fire Marshal), and to be executed when a “good day” is determined. Carothers will contact Fire Chief McCrimmon regarding feasibility of a controlled burn of one structure that has considerable vegetation surrounding it. Carothers noted another house for the demolition list and suggested a controlled burn there once inoperable vehicles in close proximity are removed. That property owner was provided specifics for removal and given a 2 week deadline prior to court date determination. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Clean up efforts continue for several property owners. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. Review continues to determine interest. SEWER FUND DEFICIT/TRANSFER OF FUNDS: After suggestion by Sedlacek, motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) 4-0 affirmative vote to transfer $10,515.50 from the General Fund within Regular Checking to the Sewer Fund within Regular Checking, and to draft a check from the Keno Proceeds account in the amount of $10,515.49 for deposit into the General fund of General checking for disbursement into the Sewer Fund within Regular checking, these actions to eliminate a $21,030.99 Sewer Fund deficit within Regular checking. FIRE DEPARTMENT /EQUIPMENT/(TOM CREEK): Fire Department representative not in attendance. Will move considerations to the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) FIRE DEPARTMENT /EQUIPMENT/(TOM CREEK) CITY PARK RESTROOM/FUNDRAISING/COST ANALYSIS There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 1, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

September 3, 2024 The Budget Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 3rd day of September, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal - News newspaper on August 28, 2024. 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. Roll Call: Board Members Present: Mayor: Lonnie Meyer, and Council : Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek Board Members Absent: Council member Reedy Others Present: Milton Pike, Jennifer Busboom, Dean Cole The budget hearing was opened at 7 PM, September 3, 2024. --- Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote) Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Jennifer Busboom made a presentation outlining the key provisions of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes, including, but not limited to, a comparison with the prior year’s budget. The floor was then opened for public comment on the proposed budget statement. Public comment ensued. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche, seconded by Neumann , and followed by a 3--0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to adjourn the budget hearing at 7:17 PM. The Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was opened : Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) - at 7:18 PM on the 3rd day of September, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal - News newspaper on August 28, 2024. Busboom presented the information related to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related Resolution # 2024-4 was prepared. The floor was opened for public comment on the tax levy. Public comment ensued. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. The Special hearing was closed at 7:22 PM by motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek). Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 3, 2024 Following the 2024-2025 Budget Hearing at 7PM, September 3, 2024, the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:23 PM, September 3, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Jennifer Busboom, Dean Cole Notice of the Hearing/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 meeting was published in the Fairbury Journal -News. 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(Neumann), second (Sedlacek), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote opened the Regular Meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 20th Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) , 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,672.60: Payroll -$4,704.49; Barco Municipal Products - $37.80; Blobaum & Busboom (Preliminary Budget) - $1,500.00; 5 H Repair LLC - $170.00; Fairbury Journal News - $121.42Fossler Excavating - $545.00; Johnny’s Welding - $87.50; NE Dept. of Revenue - (501N) - $409.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $131.80; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,652.00; Winwater - $262.32; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; T0TAL CLAIMS: $13,398,93. A motion was made by Riensche, seconded by Neumann to increase the total restricted fund authority a by an additional 1%. A 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) followed to pass the motion. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to approve the 2024-2025 Budget as proposed. Resolution 2024-4 setting the property tax request was read per: WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77--1633 provides that the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; NOW THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs resolves that The 2024-2025 property tax request be set at: General Fund $36,612.00/ Bond Fund --…….. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to approve/accept Levy Setting Resolution 2024 -4 dated this 3rd day of September, 2024.. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478. Further information required. To be continued at the next Regular meeting. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: One individual requested extended timeline for removal of trailer - October 1st. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE: Cole presented information regarding City trees (grant awarded). Pinkerton (licensed), and Nelson will work in collaboration regarding removal of trees (22 count), trimming, stump removal (as on Broad Street West of Church). The trees to be removed have been X’d. Church border is included in the clean-up area, as is Feit Park (driving area). Nelson indicated service availability within 2-3 weeks. One individual expressed interest in wood from ash/hackberry trees to be taken down in the Feit Park area. Discussion included options/liability issues as might relate (Sedlacek) to the public getting wood on City property. Cole indicated that Carothers has been provided with relevant grant/plan information for review, but has not yet responded. Cole indicated that other funds to replace trees (about half of those removed) could be pursued. A tree (birch) by the cabin was identified as damaged/needing to be removed. Cole also introduced information about the Strategic Planning Assessment of the State Wide Arboretum to lay out a tree plan. This would require/involve discussion/participation of 10 to 15 individuals from the community. Cole stated that there was interest in determining the age of trees (rings) downed. New trees planned are oaks, sycamore, elms, linden, hornbean. Gratitude was expressed and members were in agreement for Cole to “get moving” with the program. JEO CONSULTING GROUP/CITY ENGINEER: Appointment formalized: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote to appoint JEO Consulting Group as Blue Springs City Engineer for remainder of 2024. SENDD:/ Blue Springs OOR Program (21HO36O36 - Project # 001 - EZ Construction - Walton, NE - Total Bid: #24,999.00: Acknowledgment of Committee Approval, followed by City Council approval by motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), and 3-0 affirmative vote. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 17 , 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) Katherne A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 20, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, August 20, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Hearing/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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept of Rev (10) - $104.84, Payroll: - $2,863.90; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00 - (Park) - Barco Municipal Products - $167.26; Black Hills Energy - 45.51; Fairbury Journal - News - $95.86; Lauby Plumbing - $8.69; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,073.84; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Postmaster (Extra Stamps for Cross Connection Survey Mailing) - $258.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Demo- $3760. 00 /OPAT Reimb.? $420.00 ) - $4,180.00; Visa - $846.82; Windstream - $96.56; Wymore Super Foods - $22.35; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 9,958.63. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Determination was made that the easement (20’ general utility easement (Telephone/Electric/Sewer)be completed prior to passage of the Ordinance. Norris (Jerry Ennis) will be contacted to determine if separate easement is required/wanted. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers, State Fire Marshal advised that structures may NOT be knocked down before controlled burns. Fire Department Training paperwork will be completed for controlled turn of one structure. A second structure qualifies for controlled burning, but a third does not due to burn hazard in surrounding area (trees, etc.). A property on West lst Street will be the last demolition in the current project. Another project will be initiated after the conclusion of present activities. It was determined advantageous to seek out individuals interested in removing/accepting foundation materials from the demolition activity. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Unlicensed/and-or/ inoperable vehicles continue to be the focus of clean up activities. Court actions are or will be activated. Not only are current situations to be pushed ahead in legal actions, but Adams suggested focus being added (perhaps by Ordinance) to discourage non-residents from initiating vehicle infractions. Letters from Carothers were requested for new infractions. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. Tabled till next Regular meeting. ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE: Moved to the September 3 meeting agenda due to a scheduling conflict for Dean Cole. SEWER LINE (JULIE SCHEIDELER): Situation was discussed by members. Significant cost (main/lift station) was identified, with no developers currently interested or anticipated in the future. So only one property owner would benefit. Carothers advised that the City is under no legal obligation to provide sewer service in this situation. Evaluation could resume in the event the property owner would be willing to take significant/substantial financial responsibility for the project. ENGINEER/STREET SUPT - (JEO?) Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote designated JEO Consulting Group as City Engineer/Street Superintendent. Sedlacek will contact JEO to formalize designation. (Office Record: Specifics needed: Individual name, License #, Class.) RESOLUTION 2024-3 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2024/MUNICIAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE TO NEBRASKA BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 2024: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Resolution 2024-3 and authorize signatures (Mayor/Clerk) on associated documentation. TEMPS CHARGE TO CITY:(OPAT REASSIGNMENT?): OPAT to reimburse City for Temps/landfill (Blakemore) demolition related charges. - $420. NEXT AGENDA: 2024-2025 BUDGET HEARING (to be conducted prior to the Regular meeting. Regular Meeting: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS BUDGET HEARING CONSIDERATIONS : as - Tax Levy/ Restricted Funds Authority, Budget Approval, Resolution 2024-4 Setting the Property Tax Request PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann 7:45 at PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 3, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 6, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, August 6, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Tim Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, Deb Dorn, Derek Kostal, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Hearing/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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the July16, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,128.14; Payroll: $6,360.04; Blue River Area Agency on Aging (Match-Funds - Handi-Van) - $687.50; Fairbury Journal-News - $11.23 and $84.85; ; League of NE Municipalities -(Membership) - $409.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $304.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $205.00; One-Call Concepts - $6.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $30.95; Postmaster - $258.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $207.58; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory)- $2,590.87; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,593.56; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14,982.08. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve Application for Building Permit (#24-7) for a new house for Eric McMurry, and motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve Application for Building Permit (#24-8) for another new house for Eric McMurry following recommendations of approval by Planning & Zoning Commission. Applicant will be notified of approval and fees . DEMOLITION PROJECT: Clean-up after demolition of City acquired house was described as “Nice job” with credit given to City employees and J Epp. Review/resolution remains for several properties in various stages of the demolition effort. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Clean-up efforts and review continues on several properties. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): Reedy still awaiting response from one individual believed to be interested in the position. SEWER LINE (JULIE SCHEIDELER): Continued to next agenda following information gathering and cost analysis. OTHER: Focus to be given for TIF lawyer and TIF application process. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478 PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE SEWER LINE (JULIE SCHEIDELER) ENGINEER/STREET SUPT - (JEO?) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 20, 2024.

July 16, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, July 16, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek (by telephone) ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, Jared Epp, Derek Kostal, Verlyn Dodge, Valerie Hazen Notice of the Hearing/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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct . NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $102.49; Payroll: $2,990.83; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Barco Municipal Products - $796.25; Black Hills Energy - $45.51; Blue Springs Fire Dept (Donation - Car Show) - $900.00; Fairbury Journal-News - $61.86; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $69.01; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C/ 2nd Qtr/’24) - $511.00; Norris Public Power - $1,039.40; One-Call Concepts - $21.14; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $1439.19; Windstream - $96.56; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,253.24. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): Following recommendation for approval from P & Z Commission, a motion (Riensche ), second (Neumann), and 3-0 affirmative vote for approval of building application permit # 24-6 - Karen/Verlyn Dodge (fence). Applicant was made aware of approval and fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Employee Pike served as a witness at Court proceedings and Writ of Restitution was issued Friday, executed Friday. Electricity was disconnected. Arrangements are being made for demolition and roll off arrangements will be made for completion of project within the next few days. The second demolition site was discussed. Utilities will be disconnected. Pike will make arrangements with Black Hills Energy, Meyer on electricity, and the owner will be contacted (by Carothers) to determine if any wanted contents are yet to be removed on the property (including garage, per Reedy inquiry). Then arrangements for a controlled burn will be finalized. The Fire Department will be evaluating another property for potential controlled burn, and clearance of trees may be activated at necessary other sites prior to activation of demolition of structures. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Carothers (Kostal question), indicated that situations are being addressed by determination of “worst first” and then on down the line. Letters drafted by Carothers for Clerk signature were provided for mailing (previously by Carothers -vehicles, scrap pile, with copy of ordinance sent, and potential removal of building). Another individual will be scheduled for District Court. Another property is showing improvement. Several vehicles are still under scrutiny with planned action Initial action plan, then possibly District Court in the plan (with verification) for individual(s) (living in camper). Carothers to draft letter for one individual for tall weeds. Another camper was discussed. CRACK SEALING BIDS: To be addressed again in the fall. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Notice will be give to the Planning and Zoning Commission members for a 6:30 PM meeting, August 20th to address this issue prior to discussion/decision by Mayor and Council within the 7:00 PM meeting the same evening. SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: Motion to suspend rule of three readings (Neumann), second (Riensche), followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote. Motion by Neumann, second by Riensche, and reading( by Carothers) of Ordinance # 477 - AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE TRAFFIC ON SECOND STREET ADJACENT TO SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; TO ALLOW FOR THE PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE STOP SIGNS AT THE SCHOOL CROSSWALK ON WEST 2ND STREET BETWEEN SOUTH JEFFERSON AND SOUTH GRANT STREETS TO REGULATE TRAFFIC DURING THE TIMES WHEN SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE BEING DROPPED OFF IN THE MORNING AND PICKED UP IN THE AFTERNOON; TO ESTABLISH DAYS AND TIMES WHEN THE PORTABLE STOP SIGNS WILL BE IN PLACE ANE ENFORCEABLE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, and was followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the ordinance. ORDINANCE OFFICER: Per Reedy, one person thought to potentially be interested provided the name of another and that individual is anticipated to get back to the City about interest in the position. Reedy described dog at large situations. Carothers has drafted letters concerning dogs for Clerk signature. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477 ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 6, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

July 2, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, July 2, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Tom Creek, Becky Reedy, Rosalie Reedy, Jared McKeever, Janice Cohorst, Deb Dorn, Devin Dorn, Verlyn Dodge, Notice of the Hearing/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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct . Internal Revenue Service -(941) - $2,632.56; Payroll: $4,613.74; Arbor Ink - $234.13; Electric Pump (New Lift Station Pump) - $20,189.10; Fairbury Journal-News - $46.96; Farmers Cooperative - $310.50; Municipal Supply - $57.74; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $311.00; NE UC Fund - $16.20; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) - $30.95; Postmaster - $242.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $95.38; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - (Membership/Housing 24-25) - $360.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,646.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,033.80; Wymore Oil Company - $30;00: TOTAL CLAIMS: $32,955.06. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): Upon recommendation by P & Z Commission (and a 4-0 affirmative vote) , the application for a building permit #24-5 (Devin Dorn - Fence), was approved - motion by Riensche , second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Three structures are in place for demolition (controlled burn being arranged). Another house is in line for demolition after that. Hearing moved for property recently acquired by the City- with Writ of Restitution to be served by Sheriff (time/date to be determined) , with City backhoe in place for demolition directly following. Except for electrical, services have been discontinued on that site, and arrangements will be made (Meyer) with Norris for disconnect. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: One property owner has court date next week. Carothers to draft a letter to another property owner. The letter will include a copy of the vehicle ordinance for clarification. Carothers will draft a letter for City signature regarding a camper being lived in and a copy of the ordinance will be included. CRACK SEALING BIDS: Tiemann has contacted Pike regarding the project and it will be bid “two different ways” (Tiemann/Eric). Work expected to be done in fall. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT: Carothers will draft (Ordinance #478) for consideration first by Planning/Zoning - to vacate the alley, and he will correspond with property owners Borgman and Hughes about specifics and results of the vacating and of establishing a 20’ easement. He will also contact parties (as electrical, telephone, etc.) needing on-going access to the property. SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: Additional information was sought to enable Carothers to draft the ordinance. Primarily, narrative changes will be needed to establish the crosswalk as the location for the placement of a temporary stop sign two times a day (7:30 - 8:30 AM and 3:00 - 4:00 PM) on days school is in attendance. FIRE DEPARTMENT - CAR SHOW(STREET CLOSING/DONATI0N (T. Creek): Tom Creek addressed members, requesting street closing (Broad Street from A to Johnson - block past Fire Hall - morning through afternoon - August 11th ) for the Annual Car Show. A motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved that street closing as well as a $900.00 donation (for two bouncy houses) . DOG ATTACKS (REEDY): Reedy addressed members regarding a recent incident. Becky Reedy provided particulars. Pictures have been obtained (will be provided to Carothers), and dog owners have been identified. Owners will be sent a courtesy letter regarding the “dog at large” incident that resulted in the death of pets… and in another incident an individual being chased by a dog while mowing. Reedy suggested looking on Dog Bite.Org, also review and evaluation of the last three ordinances regarding dogs, and that consideration be given to revisions that might bring about the most desirable results. Options may include Gage County Sheriff continuing as Animal Control Authority / vs./ reinstating previous municipal ordinances /vs./ hiring a part-time Ordinance Officer. ORDINANCE OFFICER (REEDY): See above. WYMORE/BLUE SPRINGS AREA FUND (BIG GIVE) (ROSALEE REEDY): Jared McKeever and Rosalie Reedy provided information about previous supported community improvements , as at Wymore’s McCandles Park and the Arbor State Park. They asked what they might work on for the City of Blue Springs. “Maybe tables, benches, a bathroom, water fountain.” Adams indicated that OPAT may be able to help with benches/tables, but the larger projects would be better served by the Wymore/Blue Springs Area Fund, perhaps in correlation with grant funds from the Thomas Foundation. Members will discuss what might be of the greatest benefit to the citizenry. OTHER: Members were encouraged (by Adams, McKeever, R. Reedy) to look into ways in which the City might be “inviting” during the Cattleman’s Ball Event (lst week of June/’25 - Potential of 3,000 visitors daily) Cabin Opening? Welcome Banner? Utilization of the Fireman’s Memorial Hall for some type of event? Etc. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK SEALING BIDS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478 SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477 There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 16, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 18, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, June 18, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Council member Sedlacek (attended by telephone) OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Clifford Daklkoetter/Ms. Daklkoetter Notice of the Hearing/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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct . NE Dept. of Revenue - 10) - $93.79; Payroll - $2,863.90; Black Hills Energy - $46.81; Fairbury Journal - News - $49.87; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement - Sales Tax) - $3,112.50; Justin Johnson - Johnson Asbestos Testing - $2,250.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $34.52; Norris Public Power - $1,011.85; One-Call Concepts - $3.16 and $15.00; O’Reilly Automotive - $35.94; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $17.70; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $999.25; Wind stream - $96.50; TOTAL CLAIMS FROM REGULAR CHECKING: $10,685.79; PLUS FROM CDBG ACCOUNT (Owner-Occupied Housing Grant) - to Cavapa Construction - $12,000.00 and to SENDD (Housing Admin 22-28; Housing Management 20-26, and Lead Base Paint 8-14) $10,384.50. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: (Locations: 321 W Broad, 205 N Saunders, 300 W 2nd, 213 W 1st, 510 E lst) Asbestos testing completed at five locations. Jared Epp (per Adams) to be available shortly with equipment for demolition. Tree removal will be necessary first for one location. One property was described as “good” for a controlled burn.Three other properties are considered good options for controlled burns as well, with the Fire Department initiating the required paperwork for each determined endeavor. One property occupant will be evicted with all arrangements being made for discontinuance of utilities - Black Hills Energy (Pike will call) , Norris Public Power (Carothers will contact) and in preparation for immediate beginning of the demolition process. One other house and one garage were described as needing inspection. ASBESTOS TESTING INVOICES (JUSTIN JOHNSON): Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche),followed by 3-0 affirmative vote for payment (included in claims above) for $2,250.00 (Locations: 321 W Broad, 205 N Saunders, 300 W 2nd, 213 W 1st, 510 E lst). CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Two cases continued for two weeks. Noticeable improvement was noted at one location and review will continue.Three properties need additional follow-up. CRACK SEALING BIDS: Adams described remaining cracks needing attention at area recently worked on. Reedy will contact Tiemann once again for a bid on future work. Pike will discuss expectations in a second project with the initial service provider. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT: Carothers called for further clarification, and the easement was described as “a general utilities easement from Walnut Street to the RR right of Way, 20’ wide." SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: Carothers expects to have the Ordinance drafted for the next Regular meeting. ALLEY BETWEEN BROAD AND FIRST, COMING OFF DOUGLAS: Daklkoetter described inconvenient situations of a vehicles being left parked in the alley and preventing his access from the alley to his property. Carothers will draft a letter to the individual regarding City Code. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK SEALING BIDS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477 There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 2, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 4, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, June 4, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Deb Dorn, Devin Dorn, Steve Borgman Notice of the Hearing/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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct . Internal Revenue (941) - $2,570.32; Payroll - $7,588.51; Abbott Portable Toilets (Park) - $125.00; Blobaum & Busboom (Examination of Financial Records) - $4,500.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $59.91; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $379.00; NE Rural Water Association (Membership)_-$200.00; Nebraska U.C. Fund - $34.71; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.- Water Sample) - $30.95; Postmaster (Stamps) - $242.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,627.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $817.30; TOTAL CLAIMS: $24,979.70. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Update of current locations, including asbestos testing and “controlled burn vs. conventional demolition” information was provided by Carothers by email, which is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for review. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Update of current situations, including Court date of June 18th for two, progress reports, and planned nuisance notices was provided by Carothers by email, which is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for review. CRACK SEALING BIDS: No bids yet received. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT: Carothers indicated in email that he would proceed with paperwork when so advised. Members were in agreement for the process to begin and reaffirmed that decision with a motion (Reedy), second (Riensche) and a 3-0 affirmative vote. SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: To be addressed at the June 18th Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ASBESTOS TESTING INVOICES (JUSTIN JOHNSON) CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK SEALING BIDS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477 There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 18, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

May 21, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, May 21, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Rex Adams Notice of the Hearing/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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct -- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $105.69; Payroll - $2,838.90; Black Hills Energy - $53.78; Dawgs Sports Specialties (Feit Park sign) - $50.00; EMC Insurance - (Annual) - $18,802.65; Fairbury Journal - News - $105.25; Tony Lovell (6 blocks crack-sealing) - $7,500.00: Nationwide - (Annual Surety Bond) - $100.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (51C Late) - $59.87; Norris Public Power - $1,010.40; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. Water Sample) - $30.95; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $450.43; Windstream - $96.50; T0TAL CLAIMS: $ 31,259.42 and from Keno Proceeds Account to Papa B‘s Keno Lounge - (April/24) - $976.15. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing complete. 4 clean out of 5, plans “to burn” to follow. According to Adams, another excavator may be available to “fold houses into the basements” for burning. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Two cases continued. Timeline for one property extended. It was noted that one demolition site structure was still full of contents. Raccoon were found inside another. CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING: Payment for 6 blocks of crack sealing (completed) made to Tony Lovell (within claims for this meeting). Pike to identify streets in the worst condition for an extended program. He will confer with Lovell about “topping off” the completed streets and bidding another job. Reedy will contact Tiemann to request a bid also. Possible inclusions in the area are Walnut Street, Hazen Street. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT: No new information available. SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: No new information available. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: Options were discussed - new pump $20,723.50, repair old pump - $14,538.75, as well as additional costs of freight and installation, life expectancy and guarantees, and discussion was followed by a motion by Riensche, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve purchase of a new pump. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK SEALING BIDS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477 LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:43 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 4, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

OPEN FORUM FOR CITY TREES Location: Blue Springs City Hall Date: April 16, 2024 Time: 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Meyer, Council Members Neumann, Riensche Others: Employee Pike, Presenters Dean Cole, Nebraska Forest Service Representatives Gregg Lemke and Graham Herbst, and Heather McKinney Notice of the 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 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 the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the meeting. AgendaTopics: Tree Inventory Analysis Report & Potential Application for Non- Match Grant Funds (ranging from $2,000 to $24,000) Areas covered: Ecosystem benefits, tree diversity (genus, age, canopy condition; community distribution, street trees, arboretum trees), And a summary of tree inventory recommendations. All topics were covered, with percentages and counts, and needs assessment as for tree removal of a number of potentially qualifying 16 City trees and 6 Park trees , replacement, trimming, stump removal. A copy of the Tree Inventory Analysis Report (attached to the office copy of the minutes ) is available for public viewing. Dean Cole has reviewed the situation with a local certified tree service (Nelson) and basic estimates were provided. It was related that, if grant funds are awarded (and the potential is good based on the fact that the City meets the qualifications of a deprived community), either One Property at a Time or the City could be designated to officiate grant activities. Grant application must be submitted by the 15th of May, preferably May 1st for optimal presentation of the grant application (Cole), and with the understanding that the qualifying party will initially pay the bills and be reimbursed by awarded grant funds. December 30th of 2025 has been designated as a completion date for activities. The meeting concluded at 7:05 p.m. The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:10 p.m., April 16th, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. Present: Mayor Meyer, Council Members Newman, Reedy, and Riensche Absent: Council Member Sedlacek Others Present: Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Heather McKinney, Employee Pike, Nebraska Forest Service Representatives Gregg Lemke and Graham Herbst Notice of the meeting/ hearing 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 meeting/ hearing 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 an advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the meeting/ hearing. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 2nd, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann, 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) $102.97; Payroll - $2,838.90; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $184.90; EMC Insurance - $3,595.35; Fairbury Journal-News - $29.15; HJP Pest Control (Annual mosquito spraying) - $2,419.20; Johnny's Welding-$56.06; Lauby Plumbing - $105.16; Municipal Supply - $124.62; Norris Public Power- $1,051.42; Milton Pike (postage reimbursement - water sample) - $30.95; Security First Bank-(Pike IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $581.81; Windstream- $96.50;City of Wymore (Tower and Individual) - $797.23; TOTAL CLAIMS - $12,069.22 AND: from the Keno Process Account to Papa B's Keno Lounge- $464 44. CITY TREES- DISCUSSION, DECISIONS, AS INDICATED BY THE OPEN FORUM MEETING (HELD PRIOR TO THE REGULAR MEETING: Following discussion, decision was made for Dean Cole to proceed with the Grant application through the Nebraska Forest Service with the City serving as the officiary. SCHOOL (JOHN EISENHOWER- PORTABLE STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK: After suggestion was made by Mayor Meyer, members were in agreement to confer with Attorney Carothers prior to considering this option again at the next Regular meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING, APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS: After a 4-O recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission for passage of building permit application 24-4 for John D. Woodyard for a storage unit building, a motion was made by Riensche, second by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 vote to approve building permit application 24-4. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Information was received from Carothers by email, indicating that asbestos testings have been scheduled, with hope that the property that the City has recently acquired can be included in that project and timeline. Adams indicated that the excavator will be available within about 2 weeks and he hoped that demolitions could be conducted during the time the machine is available. CLEAN UP/ VEHICLES: Previous court scheduling for one individual has been continued to allow time for cleanup. The status hearing has been set for June 20th and the trial date a tentative July 25th. Three other individuals under current legal address have been set for May 21st. CRACK SEALING, ARMOR COATING: Reedy will follow up again with Tiemann Construction regarding location assessment and cost. Pike is working on the City tar kettle. NEW SIGNAGE, AS WELL AS PAINTING FEIT MEMORIAL PARK SIGN( LETTERS, SIDES ALSO?), PAINT TO BE DONATED BY CECILIA SEACHORD /PAINTING DONE BY DEREK KOSTAL: Neumann informed members that Seachord requested that Kostal purchase the paint he needs, and she will reimburse him. Reedy reported that arrangments are being made to make corrections to the sign to be placed at Feit Memorial Park. ORDINANCE # 475- CAMPER PERMANENT OCCUPANCY, APPROVAL, OR THREE READINGS: Motion (Riensche), second Neumann, 3-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) followed by reading, per: AN ORDINANCE TO ADD PROVISIONS PROHIBITING ANY PERSON FROM USING A CAMPER AS A DWELLING ON PROPERTY ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROHIBIT CONSUMERS OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TO SUPPLY WATER TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING ILLEGALLY IN A CAMPER ON PROPERTY ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS; TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR MAJOR REPAIRS OR NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH PRIOR APPROVAL BY GOVERNING BODY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING, ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE , And followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve passage ORDINANCE #476 - CAMPING REGULATIONS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three ratings. Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche) followed by reading, per: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO AMEND PROVISIONS FOR A DAILY CAMPING FEE OF $10 FOR CAMPING AT FEIT MEMORIAL PARK; TO MAKE THE CAMPING FEE APPLICABLE TO CAMPERS THAT USE THE ELECTRICAL HOOKUP; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, and followed by 3-0 affirmative to approve. PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY: After brief discussion, determination was made to address the nature and scope of the situation with Carothers, and to address situation at the next Regular meeting. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: The quotation for replacement, in the amount of $20,723.50 was discussed by members, but a repair quote was not yet available. The situation will be reviewed and discuss further at the next regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC. DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP /VEHICLES CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ETC. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE OTHER: Topics of general discussion but without action taken were TIF taxes, Champlin option for old tires, and flag (Nebraska). There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7: 50 pm to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting and for the Open Forum for City trees were read and approved May 7th, 2024. ____________________ Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer ____________________ City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche

May 7, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 p.m., May 7th, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. Present: Mayor Meyer, Council Members Neumann, Reedy, and Riensche Absent: Council Member Sedlacek Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Employee Pike, Verlyn Dodge, Derek Kostal, Steve Borgman, Southern School Representative (Dave) Notice of the meeting/ hearing 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 meeting/ hearing 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 an advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the meeting/ hearing. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 16th, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue (941) - $2,149.77; Payroll - $6,015.76; Abbott's Portable - $40.00; Black Hills Energy - $68.72; E.P. Electric Pump - $750.00; Fairbury Journal News - $38.43 &: $82.58; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C)- $593.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N)- $316.00; Nebraska Public health Environmental Labs - $30.00; One-Call Concepts - $4 76; Milton Pike - (Tel) - $25.00; Postmaster - $242.00; Security First Bank- (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,629.00 & ( Clean-Up Day) - $1,013.61; Willet & Carothers - $1,388.40; Milford Woutzke (Tel) - $25.00; Wymore, City of - (tower) - $819.88; Wymore Oil Co. - $112.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,399.41 PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC.: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers, Justin Johnson to do five asbestos testings on 5-17-24. Second hearing date to be set regarding an eviction process.. Carothers to solicit permission from owners to keep out-buildings at one property. A trailer has been demolished. Plans are in the works to knock down the house close to pallets business and to, as circumstances permit, arrange for the burning of the adjacent house.. CLEAN UP /VEHICLES: Carothers will file tomorrow on three properties. One property has been checked for asbestos and a roll-off, as is available, is being scheduled. Two properties are under scrutiny for an action plan. Carothers will draft letters for signature of the City Clerk, CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING: Reedy will contact the service provider - Tiemann, once again for an evaluation and cost analysis of the needed areas. PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY: Following discussion of several options, and upon the recommendation of Carothers, determination was made to vacate a portion of the alley which would include an easement to access the property for repairs of the sewer line, and members were in agreement for Carothers to draft necessary paperwork for consideration at the next Regular meeting. This would facilitate a better flow of activities at the lounge as well as protect City liability. SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ETC.: The representative for the school requested approval for the use of a temporary stop sign at the east end of the street at the crosswalk during school days from 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No opposition was voiced by members. Carothers will draft Ordinance # 477 for consideration at the next Regular meeting. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: Repairs being made on one of the pumps should be concluded in the very near future. Currently the system is running on one pump. ASHLEY LARSEN -SENDD- CDBG -OOR CONTRACT EXTENSION: Motion by Riensche, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the CDBG -OOR contract extension and mayoral signature on the same to promote and implement additional candidates into the program. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC. DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP /VEHICLES CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING PAPA B's (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE #477 LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neuman at 7:40 p.m. to adjourn. The minutes of the May 7th Regular meeting were read and approved May 21, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche

May 7, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 p.m., May 7th, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. Present: Mayor Meyer, Council Members Neumann, Reedy, and Riensche Absent: Council Member Sedlacek Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Employee Pike, Verlyn Dodge, Derek Kostal, Steve Borgman, Southern School Representative (Dave) Notice of the meeting/ hearing 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 meeting/ hearing 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 an advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the meeting/ hearing. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 16th, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue (941) - $2,149.77; Payroll - $6,015.76; Abbott's Portable - $40.00; Black Hills Energy - $68.72; E.P. Electric Pump - $750.00; Fairbury Journal News - $38.43 &: $82.58; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C)- $593.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N)- $316.00; Nebraska Public health Environmental Labs - $30.00; One-Call Concepts - $4 76; Milton Pike - (Tel) - $25.00; Postmaster - $242.00; Security First Bank- (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,629.00 & ( Clean-Up Day) - $1,013.61; Willet & Carothers - $1,388.40; Milford Woutzke (Tel) - $25.00; Wymore, City of - (tower) - $819.88; Wymore Oil Co. - $112.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,399.41 PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC.: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers, Justin Johnson to do five asbestos testings on 5-17-24. Second hearing date to be set regarding an eviction process.. Carothers to solicit permission from owners to keep out-buildings at one property. A trailer has been demolished. Plans are in the works to knock down the house close to pallets business and to, as circumstances permit, arrange for the burning of the adjacent house.. CLEAN UP /VEHICLES: Carothers will file tomorrow on three properties. One property has been checked for asbestos and a roll-off, as is available, is being scheduled. Two properties are under scrutiny for an action plan. Carothers will draft letters for signature of the City Clerk, CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING: Reedy will contact the service provider - Tiemann, once again for an evaluation and cost analysis of the needed areas. PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY: Following discussion of several options, and upon the recommendation of Carothers, determination was made to vacate a portion of the alley which would include an easement to access the property for repairs of the sewer line, and members were in agreement for Carothers to draft necessary paperwork for consideration at the next Regular meeting. This would facilitate a better flow of activities at the lounge as well as protect City liability. SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ETC.: The representative for the school requested approval for the use of a temporary stop sign at the east end of the street at the crosswalk during school days from 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No opposition was voiced by members. Carothers will draft Ordinance # 477 for consideration at the next Regular meeting. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: Repairs being made on one of the pumps should be concluded in the very near future. Currently the system is running on one pump. ASHLEY LARSEN -SENDD- CDBG -OOR CONTRACT EXTENSION: Motion by Riensche, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the CDBG -OOR contract extension and mayoral signature on the same to promote and implement additional candidates into the program. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC. DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP /VEHICLES CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING PAPA B's (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE #477 LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neuman at 7:40 p.m. to adjourn. The minutes of the May 7th Regular meeting were read and approved May 21, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche

April 2, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, April 2, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Derek Kostal, Dean Cole, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Hearing/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 the minutes of the March 19, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann ), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,149.75; Payroll - $4,588.74; Champlin Tire Recycling - $1,206.51; Fairbury Journal-News - $54.73; 5 H Repair, LLC - $125.00; League of Nebraska Municipalities - Utilities Section (Pike Workshop) - $65.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $316.00; NE U.C. Fund - $47.62; One-Call Concepts - $2.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,598.00; Winwater - $1,935.84;Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Company - $20.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,214,55. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): After recommendation for passage/approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission (meeting 4/2 - 6:30 PM - City Hall), building permit application #24-3 for Tom Barker for a new home was addressed by Mayor and Council, with the following outcome: Motion for approval (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos inspection lined up (per Carothers) for several houses in the demolition program Then wait for results for remediation. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Pre-trial conference scheduled for one individual. Carothers will draft a letter to one property owner with a nuisance violation. Plans regarding discarded tires; after discussion of many options and preventative measures. (Per Meyer) - Put up sign to prohibit dumping. Camera was suggested (Meyer) but no decision was made at this time. Per information from Dodge, “Beatrice Dump will take tires for a fee… Each: $5, $10 on rim, more for semi/larger tires.” No opposition was voiced regarding Employee Pike “accumulating to a total of ten, and then taking them to Beatrice.” CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING: Anticipated service providers are “very busy” already. Reedy will make a contact call for determination of a remaining possibility. CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK: Will be removed from the agenda while Reedy continues review and information gathering. CITY TREE PROGRAM(S) - (DEAN COLE): Cole covered information regarding last year’s tree assessment, including parks, which was done at no charge for the City. (State Forestry) They would be willing to go over the assessments and make recommendations. State Wide Arboretum is interested in working with small communities, to take out, trim, replace trees. Both have funds available. State-Wide Arboretum (11 million); State Forestry (1 million) - with their program requiring “no fund match.” Cole indicated that the deadline for that would be May 24th, and suggested a meeting soon since they are very interested and willing to meet with the Council to discuss the next steps (about 45 minutes to a hour for information and Q & A. Members were in agreement to set an Open meeting at City Hall for 6PM on April 16th - open quorum for trees. Cole went on to provide input regarding setting priorities for the beautification of the community and the implementation of a 5 & 10 year plan. He stressed that there are many opportunities for grants that go beyond State/Federal, as the possibility of funds from local organizations as well as foundations (Morris, Thomas, Eisenhauer), and the establishment of fundraisers to address putting a permanent toilet in Feit Memorial Park, showers for campers, and said there was an anonymous donor who was interested in providing a bench. SIGNAGE(MAY INCLUDE ORDINANCE REVIEW/CHANGE): FEIT MEMORIAL PARK - PAINTING/REPLACEMENT/NEW/and OTHER ACTIVITIES: Ordinance # 476 will be drafted to address specific circumstances, as cost for electrical hookup, cost without electrical hookup, etc. Neumann will notify Cecelia Seachord who offered to donate paint to be used by Derek Kostal for the park sign. Reedy continues to work on the creation of another new sign for Feit Park. A motion was made (by Reedy), second (by Neumann) and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to arrange for a portable toilet again from April -August. ORDINANCE #475 - CAMPER PERMANENT OCCUPANCY, APPROVAL/OR/THREE READING: Input received from Sedlacek prior to the meeting was added to the conversation, and the result was to add terminology to the draft to address “special circumstances, which might include, among other possibilities, campers on construction sites for new homes. HJP PEST CONTROL - ANNUAL SPRAYING (9 SPRAYING DATES BETWEEN MAY 21 AND SEPT 10 - DISCOUNTED PRICE $2419.20 ): No opposition was raised to continuing with the HJP Pest Control (Seasonal) spraying for mosquitoes. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING NEW SIGNAGE, AS WELL AS PAINTING FEIT MEMORAL PARK SIGN (LETTERS/SIDES ALSO?) PAINT TO BE DONATED BY CECELIA SEACHORD/PAINTING DONE BY DEREK KOSTAL ORDINANCE #475 - CAMPER PERMANENT OCCUPANCY, APPROVAL/OR/THREE READINGS ORDINANCE # 476 - CAMPING REGULATIONS There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:05 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 16, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)