December 28, 2021 A Special meeting of Mayor and Council was called for the purpose of reviewing/approval of Ordinance # 470 (See below). PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT: OTHER ATTENDEES: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), 4-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings of Ordinance # 470. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) to accept/approve Ordinance # 470. Ordinance # 470 was read, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Ordinance # 470. ORDINANCE NO. 470 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NEED AND NECESSITY TO ADJUST THE BOUNDARIES OF ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO APPROVE A REVISED ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP TO THE GAGE COUNTY CLERK; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTION; AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT. WHEREAS, the qualified electors of the City of Blue Springs elect members to the Blue Springs City Council by election districts, or what is more commonly known as “wards”; WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs is divided into two (2) wards, and two qualified electors from each ward are elected as members of the Blue Springs City Council; WHEREAS, the last time the election district boundaries were redrawn was in 1991, and Blue Springs City Council did not redraw the election district boundaries after the 2000 Census of Population data was published, or after the 2010 Census of Population data was published; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, deem a need and necessity to adjust the boundaries of the election districts due to changes and shifts in population of residents in the City of Blue Springs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA: Section 1. That the attached Election District Boundary Map, be, and hereby is, adopted as the official Election District Boundary Map for the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska. Section 2. That the City Clerk certify a copy of this ordinance and the official Election District Boundary Map to the Gage County Clerk on or before December 30, 2021. Section 3. That any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval, and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law. Passed and approved this 28th day of December, 2021. Lonnie Meyer, Mayor Katherine A. Roche, City Clerk Motion to adjourn: by Neumann -- 7:05 PM The minutes of the Special meeting to be read and approved January 4, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Special Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Special Session)

December 7, 2021 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 7th day of December, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Curt Hagerman, Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Cullison, Tim Hanson 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. Regular Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Nov 16, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct -- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,687.58; Automatic - Security First Bank (Safety Deposit Box) - $35.00; Payroll - $7,633.55; Clausen & Sons Dirt Work (Demolition Project) - $1,240.00; Constellation Energy - $19.95; gWorks - (Basic Plan - Redistricting) - $1,000.00; Hard Rock Quarries - $122.67 (Demo Project); Morris Used Cars - $1,087.01; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $221.21; Norris Public Power - $1,037.98; One-Call Concepts - $3.45; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,580.20; The Flower Shop - $45.00; Willet & Carothers - $463.00; Jay Woodyard (Dirt Hauling-Demolition Project) - $300.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $180.23; Wymore Oil Co. - 239.95; Wymore Super Foods - $5.00 and $200.00 - (Employee Christmas Gift Certs.) ; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,228,78. RESOLUTION 2021-4 - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN APPROVAL: Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), followed by reading of resolution (Carothers) and 4-0 affirmative vote for approval. RESOLUTION 2021-5 and YEAR END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH L. GILMORE - S-697A/E-5721 (Jan.- Dec. - entire year 2021 - (previous authorization 12/1/20 with Resolution #2020-2): Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), followed by reading of resolution (Carothers) and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek ), 4-0 affirmative vote for: (Water System - Reedy/Neumann) (Sewer Lagoon - Sedlacek/Seeman) - (Streets and Alleys - Sedlacek/Neumann) - (City Parks and Properties - Reedy/Seeman) - (Finance- Sedlacek/Neumann) -(Keno - Reedy/Seeman) Motion (/Seeman), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL(Reedy) SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT (Neumann) 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 (Neumann), second (Seeman ), 4-0 affirmative vote for 3.5% payroll increase across the board and continuance of previously designated benefits. (Last year’s determinations: Milton Pike - Rate -$23.22 hourly wage. Continuance of current policy regarding insurance. Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation Comp time or OT Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas CITY CLERK: Katherine Roche - $975.97 - monthly salary). Office Hours 8:30AM - 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 - $13.74 hourly wage, with approval for overtime pay for days when over 8 hours are worked. Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Linda Hohensee, $ 11.28 Hourly) Other: To be established as needed. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: No new information. Reedy to attempt contact with Chris Witulski again. DEMOLITION PROJECT: New information: Per Carothers, two properties are lined up for inspection, and two properties in the present demo project remain, with one with asbestos removed. The plan for the other is to “be sprayed when taking it down. ” “Asbestos not removed at the time demo equipment was available” prevented completion of the project (response to Reedy inquiry). Per Carothers, “looks like five houses will be in the next round.” It was noted that the concrete debris at one location has been removed, and material still needs to be removed from another, and some dirt work is needed at certain sites. CLEAN-UP: Improvement was noted at one clean-up location. Review will continue. Another property was designated to receive a clean up letter, and Hanson was asked to take pictures of that property for Carothers in the event further action is indicated. On person has a court date (14th) for removal of vehicles - six remaining. No movement was noted at another property and efforts will continue to try to get results. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE: Described (Carothers ) “as a good thing, but people to do the inspections are needed.” Pros and cons were discussed before removing the topic from current consideration and the agenda at this time. GWORKS PROPOSAL/REDISTRICTING: Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the Basic Plan ($1,000) of study, designation and mapping of Blue Springs Wards, this to be in compliance with State mandate. REVIEW OF WATER CHARGES: Water revenues were a subject of interest at the recent annual audit, and resultantly, Nebraska Rural Water will be contacted and requested (by Sedlacek) to have representation (Hellbusch) at the December 21st Regular meeting -- regarding a water study. Carothers stated that it is a good idea to have this done every 2-3 years. REPAIR/REPLACE PICKUP (Sedlacek): Problems with the current City truck (transmission slipping, using oil, front end off, etc.) have increased awareness that it is time to consider purchasing a replacement. Various avenues, as local car lot inquiry, looking into Federal surplus, etc. and prices were considered to locate a suitable replacement. Employee Pike will begin researching the options. Carothers indicated that any purchase should be supported proportionately by funds from the water, sewer, and street funds. Other: Hanson indicated his attendance was as a Law Enforcement member to ask members for concerns. Vehicles exceeding the speed limit in the mornings was discussed, as were vehicles driving through the City Park draw, and also illegal camping, shooting. Hanson urged that all unusual situations indicative of harmful possibilities be reported. Lights (out) at the City Park were discussed, with Meyer stating that Norris has been troubleshooting the problem, and wanted to verify that the lights are still wanted at the location, and to advise the City that Norris will continue with the restoration effort, (possibly at no or little cost to the City). NEXT AGENDA WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT: Motion to approve plans Motion to let bids (with: Opening bids 10 AM Monday - January 17th COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING WATER STUDY/NEBRASKA RURAL WATER (HELLBUSCH) CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:02 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved December 21, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

November 16, 2021 The Public Hearing for Ordinance # 468 and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was scheduled for the 16th day of November, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT; Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, 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. Since the Planning & Zoning Public Hearing for Ordinance # 468 was not held as scheduled (6:30 pm) due to lack of member attendance, the Public Hearing of Mayor and Council to consider Ordinance # 468 was also not held. Both will be rescheduled. Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second ( Seeman) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Nov 2, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct -- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $351.07; Payroll 2,433.48; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Demolition Project) - $2,693.80; Black Hills Energy - $44.59; Hard Rock Quarries (Demolition Project) - $547.53; NDEE - NEE Department of Environmental Energy (Water Line Extension) - $735.00; NDEE - Water Operator License Renewal - $115.00; O’Reilly Automotive - $89.76; Postmaster - $196.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $57.72; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $470.62; Windstream - $82.38; Jay Woodyard (Dirt Hauling - Demolition Project) - $1,250.00; Wymore Arbor State - $117.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,239.91. *** ORDINANCE # 468: Tabled pending rescheduling of Public Hearings.***** COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: No new information. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Sedlacek, and Seeman, Mike Pike, and Rex Adams contributed to discussion of the current project, including the following aspects: (Pike) - Track Machine will be picked up tomorrow, but hopefully available again when needed-- after asbestos removed from two properties . (Adams) - stated that there has already been accomplished - “an amazing difference” in the municipality. (Meyer, Pike, Sedlacek, Adams) - commented on plans for concrete debris, with the following possibilities voiced: Use behind lagoon for land stabilization - could use City dump truck and backhoe to relocate pieces, other areas discussed as possibilities for land stabilization, but with plans to do some checking to assure relocation of concrete debris meets State requirements. (Adams) - Arrangements are in the works for relocation of “removed asbestos” to Milford disposal area. It was also noted (Adams) and agreed upon by members that Jay Woodyard is to be commended not only for the fine condition of his property, but his help in the demolition project, as well as his humanitarian support. CLEAN-UP: Of the four courtesy clean-up letters sent, one has removed the infraction and two have made contact to express intent to rectify the problem on their properties. Another property owner has been designated to receive a clean-up letter. Mayor Meyer advised that Dean Cole is seeking permission to pursue a grant for watching wildlife, and of his wish to have certain trees professionally removed in Feit Park, and which Adams expanded upon by indicating that removal of trees did not appear to be a frontline aspect of the grant guidelines, unless it somehow encompasses a plan for a platform, bench, etc. where people might sit and appreciate nature. It was believed that the grant requires 20% Municipal financial participation. No absolute decision was made. In further regard of Feit Memorial Park, Sedlacek asked that a copy of Ordinance 469 Park Regulation be sent to him so he can check into having a sign made to post in the park. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE: Although it was not considered a timely topic by all members at this stage of community development, it was suggested as something of value (Seeman) to at least have a look at. Tabled until the next meeting. PLANS/SPECS FOR WATER LINE EXTENSION (GILMORE): Plans - Jefferson/Irving Streets have been prepared and will be submitted to the State for approval (a project expected to be in the area of $125,000), but may vary in cost depending on bid-letting to contractors, or if a decision is made for City workers to provide a primary or secondary work effort. OLDER BACKHOE/DUMP TRUCK (Purchase interest : Cemetery): It was noted (Meyer) that the City could sell the equipment directly only to another municipality, and that it should be let out for bids (Sedlacek, Adams) or put on Purple Wave. Although the equipment under scrutiny might be considered for sale at a future date, there are no current plans to remove them from City inventory. NEXT AGENDA RESOLUTION 2021-4 - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN APPROVAL RESOLUTION 2021-5 and YEAR END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH L. GILMORE, ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Water System) (Sewer Lagoon) - (Streets and Alleys) - (City Parks and Properties) - (Finance) -(Keno) PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TEMPORARY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CITY AUDITOR CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee) & EMPLOYEES/BENEFITS 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 Sedlacek at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved December 7, 2021. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

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)