November 2, 2021 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the second day of November, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Shirley Martin (briefly Roland Hardin), Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman ) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Oct. 19, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct -- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,663.03; Payroll - $3,643.00; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Constellation Energy - $6.08; Tim Hanson (Ordinance Enforcement) - $440.76; NE Dept of Rev (501N) - 213.21; Norris Public Power - $1,006.02; Office Depot - $316.32; One-Call Concepts - $9.22; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb_ - 27.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,508.55; Willet & Carothers - $770.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $2,897.62; Wymore Oil Company - $239.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,949.81. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Nothing yet on survey. Council member Reedy intends to make telephone contact with Witulski tomorrow. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property expected to be completed by end of week . Asbestos abatement (Bockman) is needed for two properties. Other properties are done with the exception of removal of concrete debris. Local individuals with interest and available equipment have and will be contacted regarding such removal. Adams brought up several properties that would be good candidates for building inspection, and that “One Property at a Time would pay for.” CLEAN-UP: Adams suggested (his list attached to office copy of minutes) , and the City authorized the mailing of clean up letters to several individuals. Adams also recommended continued effort to clear up problems on two properties. PLANNING AND ZONING: After notified that P & Z recommended approval of both building permit applications , and discussion by Mayor and Council , approval was given for both applications---- (Hagerman #21-7 - motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote and Parde - #21-6 motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. Both were for new single family dwellings. Applicants will receive written notice of approval and amount of fee. CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468: (November 16 Public Hearing) Advertisement and posting is underway for Planning & Zoning/Council consideration of Ordinance # 468. BLUE SPRINGS CEMETERY/GRAVE OPENING UPDATED RATE: A rate sheet of cities in the surrounding area was reviewed (and is attached to the office copy of the minutes). Comparative analysis established that the previously voted in rate of $450 per grave opening was competitive and sufficient to cover City costs, with no intent of “making money.” Martin indicated that the Cemetery would be making payment to the City for each opening rather than an annual payment for all openings. NEXT AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS - NOVEMBER 16, 2021 6:30 PM -- Planning & Zoning Commission - CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468 7:00 PM Meeting of Mayor & Council - CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468: Followed by Regular Proceedings: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 16, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

October 19, 2021 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the nineteenth day of October, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ABSENT; Council member Seeman OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Tim Hanson, Shirley Martin Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Oct. 5, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $219.68; Payroll - $2,395.78; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Demolition Project) - $256.95; Beatrice Concrete - $190.62; Black Hills Energy - $35.97; Circle D Mfg. (Demolition Project) - $560.00; Johnny’s Welding - $809.16; Lauby Plumbing - $13.68; Metal Culverts - $2,216.76; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $47.00; NE UC Fund - $14.41; Postmaster - $206.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $33.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $616.61; Windstream - $84.45; Wymore Arbor State - $369.80; Wymore Public Library (Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS$ $8,874.87. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Nothing yet from Chris Witulski. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Project underway. Local farmers/individuals/County, etc. will be contacted to see if they want foundation materials from demolished properties. CLEAN-UP: Tim Hanson submitted statement information Calculations will be completed and payment to Hanson included in claims at the next Regular meeting. Hanson also provided a list of “Fall Property Issues” - fifteen properties, and was requested to identify and photograph five of the most pervasive for the City to send letters. A copy of that list is attached to the office copy of the minutes. Hanson stated that “municipal reputation” has been improving over the last few years, and he suggested the possibility of “Yard of the Week” recognition as positive reinforcement. Adams noted that there are various individuals who purchased property or are interested in purchasing/building in the municipality, with all hopeful that plans will be implemented in the near future. Two properties were removed from the clean up list, one for resolution of formally addressed issues (but with contact to be made about restricted tarping of vehicles), and another who has made minimal improvements, and in fact worsened the condition of the property (wood added) and so has a court date of October 26th. PLANNING AND ZONING: Fence application for Borgman/Wallman was approved by the P & Z Commission. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote of Council to approve the fence permit. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468: Public Hearing of Planning/Zoning and Mayor/Council will be scheduled for Nov. 16, 2021, with notice in the local newspaper to be completed by Carothers CAMPING REGULATIONS (ORDINANCE # 469) : SIGNAGE/DROP BOX: Motion to suspend the rule of three readings of Ordinance # 469 (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote. Motion to approve Ordinance 469 (Neumann), second Sedlacek, followed by the reading of the ordinance by Carothers, and then a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve/pass Ordinance # 469. BLUE SPRINGS CEMETERY: It was noted that the City needed to establish rate for “opening graves” based on determination of costs - including wages, machines in use, repairs/insurance, etc, thus last meeting’s motion, second, vote, to establish a rate of $450 per opening. Martin noted that the current cemetery cost to families is $350 to a weekend charge of $395. The City previously charged $65 per opening. Subsidized service by the City could be construed as misuse of taxpayer money. At the previous meeting members voted to approve raising the rate to $450 per grave opening, but members are open to further discussion supported by documentation and further research into the costs at other comparable communities. The topic will be revisited at the next Regular meeting, whereat the new rate may be re-determined, and the cemetery board can decide to accept the rate or may pursue the service elsewhere. NEXT AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468: (November 16 Public Hearing) BLUE SPRINGS CEMETERY/GRAVE OPENING UPDATED RATE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:05 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 2, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

October 5, 2021 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the fifth day of October, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Austin Jackson Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Sept 21, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,038.48; Payroll - $3,596.85; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Arbor Ink - $141.77; Lauby Plumbing - $26.39; NE Dept. of Revenue - (941N) - $295.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (94) - $25.00; Norris Public Power - $1,046.82; One-Call Concepts - $6.53; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) - $26.60; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Tim Sedlacek (Asbestos Inspections) - $1,080.00; SENDD - (Membership/Housing) - $380.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Mandatory/Demolition Roll off) - $2,785.13; Willet & Carothers - $1,210.00; Win water - $103.51; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,406.02; Wymore Oil Co. - $172.40; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 16,550.50. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Survey should be finalized 10/6/21. First reading of Ordinance # 466 expected to be completed at the next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Project has begun. Order of demolition anticipated. -- with Bockman/Temps, and as necessary - Black Hills Energy to be contacted to coordinate activity. Adams agreed to contact Brent Schlake to discuss lease agreement for his equipment, stressing importance based on insurance factors. CLEAN-UP: Tim Hanson unable to attend but plans to attend next Regular meeting. He also will send invoice for work performed to date, and will have five properties selected for the next round of clean-up activity. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. GRAVE DIGGING RATES: Following discussion which included City employee time spent and City equipment used, insurance, repairs, etc., a motion was made by Council member Seeman, seconded by Sedlacek, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote to set the City rate to the Blue Springs Cemetery for each grave opening at $450. Determination was made to put “Blue Springs Cemetery” on the next agenda to determine if the new rate will be accepted or service will be pursued elsewhere. CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468: Changes were requested to the initial draft. November 2 (the date of the first Regular Meeting in November) was determined to be the date of the Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Mayor and Council for consideration of passage for Ordinance # 468. Carothers will prepare the Notice of Public Hearing. CAMPING REGULATIONS (ORDINANCE # 469) : SIGNAGE/DROP BOX: Determinations were made as: $10 a night cost for qualifying campers, description of qualifications. Signage and drop box are also in the current plan. WYMORE LIBRARIAN/AUSTIN JACKSON: Following request for funds by Jackson, motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved an automatic annual donation of $750 to the Wymore Public Library. The first allotment will be included in the October 19th claims, but will hereafter be automatically generated for payment at the first meeting in October annually. NEXT AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468 CAMPING REGULATIONS (ORDINANCE # 469) : SIGNAGE/DROP BOX BLUE SPRINGS CEMETERY 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 October 19, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

September 21, 2021 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 21st day of September, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT; Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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. Council President Reedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Sept 7, 2021 -2021-2022 -Budget Hearing, Special Meeting, and Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue - (10) - $226.63; Payroll - $2,288.29; Beatrice Area Solid Waste - $2,362.95; (Demolition Roll-Offs); Black Hills Energy - $35.43; Constellation Energy - $4.43; Milton Pike (Post. Reimb/ Water Sample) - $31.55; Postmaster - 182.00; Security First (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; T. O. Haas - $138.90; Visa - $692.69; Windstream - $78.91; Wymore Arbor State - $291.62; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,388.40. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Attorney Carothers provided information, per: “Community Redevelopment/TIF/Annexation - waiting for survey/legal description from Land Survey Tech. Close to moving forward.” DEMOLITION PROJECT: Black Hills Energy will address demolition sites in the next two weeks (has requested a list verifying locations). Carothers provided all members with a copy of the proposed equipment lease (1999 John Deere 200 LC w/ thumb track machine - Brent Schlake - machine available between Oct 1 and Nov. 10th) and no reservations as to the terms were stated and all members were in agreement that a copy be provided to Brent Schlake for his review and approval. A copy of the proposed lease is attached to the office copy of the minutes. CLEAN-UP: Carothers provided to all members copies of two complaints with Court date of October 26, 2021. Copies of the complaints are also attached to the office copy of the minutes. Ordinance Enforcement Officer Hanson will have a new list (5 locations -- at next Regular meeting) for clean up infractions. Hanson will be asked (Carothers) to submit a to-date invoice of charges for his service by the next Regular meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. GRAVE DIGGING RATES: Review continues for determination of increased charges for grave openings.Study into other community charges has thus far identified costs from $400 to $1,000. CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468: Carothers provided all members with a copy of proposed Ordinance # 468, and he asked that everyone review it. Carothers indicated that it “will need public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council”. A copy of the proposed ordinance is attached to the office copy of the minutes. CAMPING REGULATIONS: SIGNAGE/DROP BOX: Members discussed changes to Ordinance # 463 (Camping Regulations in Municipal Parks), to describe allowable camping as tents or campers, and clarifying (along with other prohibitive factors) that the park will not be available to those pulling into the park and desiring to sleep in their cars. A charge of $10.00 a night was also suggested for qualifying electrical hookup. It is in the current plan to have a sign made/and a drop box placed. A draft of Ordinance # 469 will be provided for consideration at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING GRAVE DIGGING RATES CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468 CAMPING REGULATIONS (ORDINANCE # 469) : SIGNAGE/DROP BOX WYMORE LIBRARIAN/AUSTIN JACKSON There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann 7:28 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 5, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session) 

September 7, 2021 The 2021-2022 Budget Hearing of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 7th day of September, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the Budget Hearing was published in the Arbor State Newspaper on September 2, 2021. PRESENT: Board Members: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, ABSENT; Council member Seeman OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman (and minor); Connie Mewes, Jennifer Busboom, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Sarah Chadd, Steve Porter, Courtney Luedders Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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. At 7:00 PM, the Budget Hearing was opened. Motion (Neumann), Second (Sedlacek), vote (Neumann - Aye, Reedy - Aye, Sedlacek - Aye). Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Jennifer Busboom (Blobaum/Busboom) made a presentation outlining the key provision of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes, including, but limited to, a comparison with the prior year’s budget, per: 2021-2022 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $36,000 per year (nearly the same as the last year), and the Keno Fund is not currently producing funds due to the keno lounge being closed. It is estimated that as of October 1, 2021, you will have cash reserves of about $340,000 General and $75,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $289,000 General and $92,000 Keno.… For the year 2021-2022, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $31,409 to $32,716. This increase (of approx. 4.16%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,979,871 to $7,270,316 All of the increased valuation of $290,445 is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $275,,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $398,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $124,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $360,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund and $226,000 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $32,716. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,108,000.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,108,000 be spent. GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored. 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 to adjourn the Budget Meeting by Sedlacek, and seconded by Reedy, (vote: Ayes - Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek: ; Nays - None) Motion passed. The Budget Hearing was closed at 7:05 PM Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing) City Clerk (Budget Hearing) September 7, 2021 The Special Hearing of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs was held on the 7th Day of September, 2021 at 7:06 PM, after the close of the 2021-2022 Budget Hearing at the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, Nebraska. PRESENT: Board Members: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, ABSENT; Council member Seeman OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman (and minor); Connie Mewes, Jennifer Busboom, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Sarah Chadd, Steve Porter, Courtney Luedders Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Arbor State newspaper on the 2nd Day of September, 2021. The Special Hearing was opened at _7:06 PM. Jennifer Busboom presented the information related to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related resolution has been 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 _7:10 PM: There being no further business, a motion was made by Reedy and seconded by Neumann to adjourn the Special Meeting (Ayes: Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ; Nays: None ) Motion passed. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Special Hearing) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Special Hearing) September 7, 2021 The Regular Meeting of Blue Springs, Nebraska Mayor and Council was held on September 7, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE. The Budget Hearing and Special Meeting was held previously on the 7th day of September . Notice of the Budget Hearing, and Special Hearing was published in the Wymore Arbor State on the 2nd day of September , 2021. PRESENT: Board Members: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, ABSENT; Council member Seeman OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman (and minor); Connie Mewes, Jennifer Busboom, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Sarah Chadd, Steve Porter, Courtney Luedders 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 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance. At 7:11 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 17, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,623.55; Payroll $4,727.90; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Blobaum & Busboom (Preliminary Budget Prep) - $1,380.00; Steve Borgman (Meter Deposit Refund) - $76.15; Constellation Energy - $7.29; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N/August) - $202.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $205.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Jackee Hroch (Meter Deposit Refund) - $88.87; Norris Public Power - $1,079.39; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.54; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Trash/Demolition Cost) - $4,342.10; Ullman Auto Sales - $115.00; Willet & Carothers - $2,434.75; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower - Monthly) - $1,048.24; Wymore Oil Company - $79.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $17,620.78. 1% Increase in Restricted Funds Authority: A motion was made by Reedy and seconded by Neumann to increase the total Restricted Funds Authority by an additional 1%: (Ayes: Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ; Nays: None) Motion passed. Budget Approval A motion was made by Reedy and seconded by Neumann to approve the 2021-2022 Budget as proposed (Ayes: Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ; Nays: None ) Motion passed. Resolution Setting the Property Tax Request Resolution 2021-3 setting the property tax request was read (Busboom), per: (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 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: 1. The 2021-2022 property tax request be set at General Fund: $32,716.00. 2. The total assessed value of property differs from last year’s total assessed value by 4.16%. 3. The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property, would be 0.432017 per $100 of assessed value. 4. The City of Blue Springs proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be 0.449994 per $100 of assessed value. 5. Based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of City of Blue Springs will increase or decrease last year’s budget by 1.56 percent. 6. A copy of this resolution to be certified and forward to the County Clerk on or before October 13, 2021. Motion by Reedy, seconded by Neumann to adopt Resolution 2021-3, Voting yes were: Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ; Voting no were - none. Dated this 7th day of September 2021. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Attorney Carothers anticipates remaining questions will be identified/resolved at his Thursday meeting with Chris Witowski. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Attorney Carothers listed properties (with members and Adams, where applicable, providing additional information. Properties/stages of development were discussed within the current demolition planRelated factors: Continuing contact(Carothers) as necessary, with Black Hills Energy for abandonment of lines at involved locations. Understanding: Employee Pike will run the evac machine (to be arranged with B. Schlake, in correlation with Wymore demolitions. Understanding: demolition roll-offs/disposal fees will be billed to the City with One Property at a Time in agreement for reimbursement of some charges to be discussed as applies in the timeline of demolition. Understanding: Sedlacek will contact Jason/Shelby for comparative analysis of roll off fees/land fill charges. CLEAN-UP: Carothers updated information, per: One property owner will be sent a second notice and situation filed again. Another property owner criminal complaint/the District Court to get court order - Round 2) Reedy inquired as to if Tim Hanson had come up with the list of 5 new properties, as per request. It was reported as uncertain, as Hanson has related news of a very tight schedule, which resulted in Sedlacek inquiring as to if Hanson should be asked if he wishes to continue in the position. Contact will be made, and, as necessary, a replacement Ordinance Enforcement Officer pursued (not restricted to a police officer, but a police officer has the advantage/benefit to the City of being able to run license plates.) PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. EQUIPMENT(BACKHOES/GRAVE DIGGING RATES): City charge of $65 per grave opening continues under review, based on expenses: two employee’s wages, equipment repair costs and use- backhoe, dump truck and comparative grave opening costs of other communities, as -- $340 - Blue Springs; $1,300 - Beatrice; Hanover/Herkimer? $475; by Carmichael $500.. Reedy suggested broadening the information base to arrive at a resulting assessment that would be cost friendly to both the City and to the cemetery. CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: SARAH CHADD: Chadd (realtor) requested consideration of allowing chickens within city limits (has buyer with relevant issue/interest), and members discussed the situation and decided to have Carothers draft an ordinance (comparable to that in Wymore) for review at the next meeting. That Ordinance # will be 468. NEXT AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING GRAVE DIGGING RATES CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468 CAMPING REGULATIONS: SIGNAGE/DROP BOX There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:05 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 21, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session) 

August 17, 2021 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 17, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT; OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Valerie Hazen, Steve Porter, Courtney Luedders 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 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance. At 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 3, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Reedy) , second (Neumann), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $311.29; Payroll - $2,288.29; Black Hills Energy - $34.88; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (Neapco Car Show Donation Reallocated) - $500.00; Farmers Cooperative - $54.69; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $49.36; Brianna Luke (Meter Deposit Refund) - $100.00; NE Code Consulting/Inspection (to be OPAT reimbursed) - $339.90; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Straight-Line Striping - $488.88; Visa - $593.81; Windstream - $78.98; Wymore Super Foods - $21.17; TOTAL CLAIMS - $4,931.25. 7:00 PM ---PUBLIC HEARING / CDBG $315,000 OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GRANT: Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to open the Public Hearing. Comments/Discussion - 16 applications have been received. Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to close the Public Hearing. Followed by: SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHAB GRANT APPLICATION: Resolution #2021-2 was read. Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve Resolution # 2021-2 Authorizing Chief Elected Official to Sign an Application for CDBG Funds - and includes: Certification of Chief Elected Official for Application, Citizen Participation Plan, Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan, Procurement Process Completed Prior to Application, Officials of the Grantee Acting in Their Official Capacity Through an Interlocal Agreement with the Economic Development District, and Applicant’s Statement of Assurances and Certifications. MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2021 - RESOLUTION 2021-1, WITH PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SIGNATURE FORM: Resolution 2021-1 was read. Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), vote (Neumann - Yes; Reedy- Yes; Sedlacek- Yes; Seeman- Yes), and which denotes approval of the Mutual Annual Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2021. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - first reading--( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Tabled until the next Regular meeting and attendance of City Attorney. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Employee Pike indicated that demolition has begun at one location. CLEAN-UP: Tabled until next Regular meeting and attendance of City Attorney (information from Ordinance Enforcement Officer Hanson). PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. EQUIPMENT (PRIMARY FOCUS: BACKHOES, which may include initial review of Grave Opening Rates: Employee Pike reported that all equipment is working at the present time. Tabled for additional review of sales/purchase options and comparison with other communities (grave opening rates - by Kandi Seeman). NEXT AGENDA: 2021-2022 BUDGET HEARING 7:PM Followed by: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING EQUIPMENT(BACKHOES/GRAVE DIGGING RATES) Motion to adjourn: 7:12 P.M. - Neumann - No objections. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 7, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

August 3, 2021
    The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 3, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT:  Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek
ABSENT;     Council member Seeman                                                   
OTHER ATTENDEES:  Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams
    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 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.  Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
    At 7:00 PM,  Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. 
    Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 20, 2021 Regular meeting.
    After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) :  to approve claims Bank Direct - Internal Revenue - (941) - $2,099.74; Payroll - $3,596.85; Black Hills Energy - $21.38; Blue Springs Fire Department (Donation with receipts required - Car Show) - $1,200.00; League of NE Municipalities - (Membership Dues) - $286.00; 888-Log Guys (Chinking Overlay - Grant Funds) - $2,830.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N-July/2021) - $313.00; Norris Public Power - $1,055.32; Office Depot - $274.98; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.15; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.- Water Sample) - $26.75; Postmaster - $200.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Trash) - $2,543.50; Willet & Carothers - $3,622.32; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $$246.04; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 18,402.03.

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION:  Survey considerations continue, with results anticipated to be available for review of Mayor and Council at next Regular meeting.  Carothers has spoken to Trevor Lee of N Gage, who indicated, “there is no big rush.”

DEMOLITION PROJECT: One Notice and Order expected to be served Thursday.  Rex Adams spoke on behalf of One Property at a Time, indicating that two other properties are suggested for  building inspection, with inspections to be paid for by One Property at a Time.  Mayor Meyer and Council member Sedlacek voiced concern regarding demolition plans for houses that might be renovated rather than torn down, subsequent loss of tax revenue, situations wherein owners might still occupy the homes in some limited sense, etc. It was also noted by Adams and members that it is not anticipated that “flipping” houses would be a significant action, nor rebuilding, so the situation becomes unpredictable and a quandary.  Discussion was followed by a motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and vote of Reedy - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Sedlacek “Abstain.” to add the two debated additional properties to the list for building inspection.  On currently addressed issues it was noted that one property owner insists that the “house only” be included in demolition plans, and that any remaining structures on the properties “not be touched.”  A few days remain prior to results of asbestos testing on another property before demolition may begin. 

CLEAN-UP:  Carothers noted that one property owner has an August 17th court date. He also shared that he drafted a letter to one individual in hopes of accelerating clean-up efforts on one property.  Tim Hanson, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, will be down (was notified July 22nd of a 30-day timeline) and will determine five new properties to address for clean-up infractions.

PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the application for a building permit (addition to home), for Alan and Janet Riensche.  The P& Z had advised approval prior to considerations by Council.   Applicant will be notified of approval, and fee.

EQUIPMENT(PRIMARY FOCUS: BACKHOES): Discussion included the drawbacks of both backhoes.  One is size-suitable for grave opening, but is not reliable, having gone down in mid process recently.  The larger unit is too large for that purpose, has had many repair problems, and, per Employee Pike, is limited in use capacity because “it does not have a claw” which would be of benefit for storm clearing, picking up brush, demolition issues.  There was a difference of opinion about the need for attachments. Employee Pike was asked to research availability (Scott) of a good replacement unit, with the ultimate option to sell the two owned backhoes and replace them with one highly functional/dependable unit.  Pike will also contact individuals in adjacent communities to compare receipts for opening a grave (the City charges the Cemetery $65 for each opening), and that may open discussion about either moving away from the grave opening process, or raising the price. 

ARMOR COATING:  It was not anticipated that action would be taken yet this year; rather that Employee Pike enter into a crack-sealing schedule within the optimal timeline for such repairs, with armor coating potentially to be addressed in the Spring. 

2021-2022 BUDGET: DISCUSSION OF TAX LEVY:  Within discussion, it was determined that there is little margin for raising the tax levy at this time, and per, Carothers, and input and agreement of members, that valuation is expected to increase revenue. No recommendation was made to increase the tax levy at this time, with this decision to be made formally as part of the 2021-2022 Budget Hearing process.

Other:  Adams inquired if there was anything that can be done to encourage the reopening of the Keno Lounge.  It was noted that the Operating License and Liquor License have been approved, and the delay is primarily contractor unavailability or delay.

NEXT AGENDA:
7:00 PM ---PUBLIC HEARING / CDBG $315,000 OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GRANT
    Followed by:
SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHAB GRANT     APPLICATION.
MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2021 - RESOLUTION 2021-1,
    WITH  PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SIGNATURE FORM
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY     REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
EQUIPMENT(PRIMARY FOCUS: BACKHOES)

Motion to adjourn:     7:55 P.M.  -Neumann    -  No objections.

The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 17, 2021.

Mayor:  Lonnie D. Meyer  (Regular Session)

City Clerk:  Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)