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)