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)