February 15, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the fifteenth day of February, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Pike, Curt Hagerman, Fred Laber, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Connie Mewes, Valerie Hazen, Shirley Martin Notice of the Regular 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 Regular Meeting called to order at 7 PM Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 1, 2022 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - NE Dept of Rev. (10) - $135.91; Payroll - $2,413.48; Beatrice Auto Sales (2012 Chevy Silverado PU - purchase authorized within topic below: $18,500.00; Black Hills Energy - $88.44; Blobaum & Busboom - (Audit) - $3,620.00; Constellation Energy - $269.12; GB Auto Service, Inc - $135.00; Norris Public Power - $1,220.39; O’Reilly Automotive - $40.66; Milton Pike L(Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.40; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $292.82; Willet & Carothers - $971.00; Doreen Williams (Meter Deposit Ref.) - $46.60; Windstream - $85.71; Wymore Arbor State - $498.15; TOTAL CLAIMS: $28,399.68. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), TIF CONSIDERATIONS, ANY NEW INFORMATION: Pending survey results (Witulski) which will be followed by Annexation Ordinance #466 - 3 readings, (not suspended), update Hanna Keelan study, then can move forward. DEMOLITION PROJECT: The structure on one property may now be demolished City Employee Pike is to take it down with the backhoe (as his time permits). Pike and Sedlacek will make the necessary update contact with Black Hills to verify abandonment of gas line. CLEAN-UP: Carothers has filed a new complaint on one property. Pike identified two properties that has litter/garbage blowing around the neighborhood, and courtesy letters will be sent. Carothers will move forward on court proceedings for one property, and he will make arrangements for building inspection of three properties. Rex Adams provided an information packet for members wherein a new “clean-up” approach is identified (as has been implemented in another community (Syracuse). PLANNING AND ZONING: Clarification was requested on aspects of Curt Hagerman’s Building Permit Application #22-1 for a single family dwelling. Three members of the Planning and Zoning committee (Bob Allen, Fred Laber, Becky Reedy) did not identify any factors prohibitive to approval. After discussion, a motion was made by Sedlacek, seconded by Reedy, which was followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve application #22-1. Applicant will be formally notified of approval and fee. CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS: Purchase of 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 White PU (recommended by Employee Pike) , mileage 96,981 from Beatrice Auto Sales for price of $16,000 was discussed, as were warranty options. A motion (Reedy), second (Seeman), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved the purchase, bringing the purchase price (with warranty - Level Three - $2,500 for three years - 100,000 miles, $100.00 deductible per occurrence) to $18,500 (included in claims). Insurance company will be notified to add coverage under the City policy. Determination was made that Ullmans (Wymore) would be the place to take it for repairs. Suggestion was made (Sedlacek) that the old City truck could be offered for sale on Purple Wave. HIGHER SECURITY DEPOSITS and WATER-SEWER RATE INCREASES: Members were in agreement for Attorney Carothers to prepare an ordinance (#471) to raise the Security Deposit of new customers from $100 to $175.00, and to increase water rates from the Basic Monthly charge (Jan, Feb, Apr., May, July, Aug, Oct, Nov) from $16.50 to $21.00, and the per thousand gallon rate of $1.50 to $1.85 on the actual-read months of Mar., June, Sept., Dec.) plus the new Basic Rate of $21.00. Sewer rates will not be increased at this time. TEMPS DISPOSAL- CONTRACT RENEWAL/CONSIDERATIONS: Carothers continues to work on the new contract, and will contact Shelby Temps to get information relative to completion. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Carothers continues to work independently on the project. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR DON SCHULLER: WIND ENERGY/TOWERS, (FOR SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTY (NOT TO DEFINITIVELY PURSUE WIND TOWER ENERGY), BUT TO REQUEST ZONING CHANGE SO AS TO PUT SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTY IN POSITION TO PURSUE WIND TOWER ENERGY SHOULD IT BECOME A VIABLE OPTION: Following discussion of the pros and cons of wind tower energy, a motion was made for the preparation of a “letter of support” (Neumann), seconded (Reedy), and followed by a vote of Seeman - No, Sedlacek - No, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes,. Mayor Meyer did not vote, and the motion failed. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR BLUE SPRINGS AS A SECOND-CLASS CITY TO PURSUE “AT LARGE” STATUS RATHER THAN VOTING WARDS: ADAMS/CAROTHERS: Adams spoke in support of changing from “voting by ward to at-large voting, as many communities have done, due to the difficulty of finding people interested in public service positions.” Members were in agreement for Attorney Carothers to set the process in motion for public consideration at the General Election in November. WATER LINE EXTENSION/REVIEW OF BIDS, CONTRACTOR VS. IN-HOUSE EXECUTION PLANS: Council member Sedlacek agreed to contact Van Kirk Bros (lowest bidder - $144,937.00) to ascertain if the City would be allowed to reduce project cost by using certain materials from City inventory, and if the bid expiration date could be extended while the City evaluates certain aspects of the pricing. The City did receive ARPA funds in the amount of $28,229.55, and contacts will be made (by Clerk) to determine when a second payment will be received, and for clarification of deadlines for use and reporting of funds received . NEXT AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING FOR POULTRY ORDINANCE # 468 - 7 pm COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING HIGHER SECURITY DEPOSITS and WATER-SEWER RATE INCREASES/ ORDINANCE #471 TEMPS DISPOSAL- CONTRACT RENEWAL/CONSIDERATIONS US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR BLUE SPRINGS AS A SECOND-CLASS CITY TO PURSUE “AT LARGE” STATUS RATHER THAN VOTING WARDS WATER LINE EXTENSION/REVIEW OF BIDS, CONTRACTOR VS. IN-HOUSE EXECUTION PLANS ANNUAL AUDIT APPROVAL There being no further business, a motion was made by Reedy at 8:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 1, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

February 1, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 1st day of February, 2022, 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, Gage County Supervisor Don Schuller, Shelby Temps Notice of the Regular 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 Regular Meeting called to order at 7 PM Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the January 18, 2022 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Sedlacek ) , second (Seeman ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,857.03; Payroll - $3,752.53; Circle D Mfg - $540.00; Constellation Energy - $70.25; EMC Insurance -$2,339.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $137.59; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $253.32; NE Rural Water (Membership) - $125.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $196.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; State of Ne -Dept of Admin Svs - (Treasurer’s 2021 Continuing Education -$247.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Garbage) - $2,461.50; Windstream - $81.06; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $136.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,281.93. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: No new information. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Remaining issues of Demolition Project 2: Third party inspection, as well as asbestos abatement at City Cost and OPAT remaining cost for demolition --- Asbestos abatement at OPAT cost . Adams suggested application to the Thomas Foundation for the next demolition project, and Carothers agreed to gather information and pursue grant application within the optimal timeline. Adams suggested locations, some of which met with opposition (Sedlacek) to potential for high-pressure tactics wherein low income property owners with relatable reluctance prefer not to enter into the program. CLEAN-UP: One property remains on high priority for clean-up, with clean-up efforts to continue. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote giving Employee Pike authority to purchase (upon inspection/test drive/approval) on behalf of the City a 2012 Chevy PU, ½ T, 4 WD, 96,000 Miles ($16,000) from Oblinger Auto Sales (Beatrice). HIGHER WATER METER DEPOSITS: Initial suggested increase to $175.00. To be further discussed/determined at the February 15th Regular meeting (along with water/sewer rate increases (Last increase was 2014). TEMPS DISPOSAL- CONTRACT RENEWAL/CONCERNS: Shelby Temps indicated that the current method of handling mandatory garbage was working for them and inquired as to how it was functioning for the City. Minor problems were experienced, but problems are being worked out. It was noted that Temps will continue to bill separately for roll offs/dumpsters, and continue to pass incidental (extra pickups) to the City for collection. Carothers to review the previous contract and prepare a draft for Mayor/Council/Temps review/approval at the November 15 Regular meeting/or the March 1st Regular meeting, as possible. OTHER: County Supervisor Don Schuller addressed members to solicit interest of members in wind energy in Southern Gage County. NEXT AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS HIGHER SECURITY DEPOSITS and WATER-SEWER RATE INCREASES TEMPS DISPOSAL- CONTRACT RENEWAL/CONSIDERATIONS US CENSUR BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR DON SCHULLER: WIND ENERGY/TOWERS, (FOR SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTY (NOT TO DEFINITIVELY PURSUE WIND TOWER ENERGY), BUT TO REQUEST ZONING CHANGE SO AS TO PUT SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTY IN POSITION TO PURSUE WIND TOWER ENERGY SHOULD IT BECOME A VIABLE OPTION. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR BLUE SPRINGS AS A SECOND-CLASS CITY TO PURSUE “AT LARGE” STATUS RATHER THAN VOTING WARDS: ADAMS/CAROTHERS WATER LINE EXTENSION/REVIEW OF BIDS, CONTRACTOR VS. IN-HOUSE EXECUTION PLANS UPCOMING: PUBLIC HEARING FOR POULTRY ORDINANCE # 468 - 7 pm/MARCH 1 There being no further business, a motion was made by Seeman at 8:27 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 15, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

January 18, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 18th day of January, 2022, 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,Rex Adams Notice of the Regular 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 Regular Meeting called to order at 7 PM Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the January 4, 2022 Emergency meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann ) , second (Reedy ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - . NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 104.78; Payroll $2,576.85; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Annual Fee) - $1489.50; Black Hills Energy - $92.45; Farmers Cooperative - $18.73; Hard Rock Quarries - (Demo Project 2) - $43.92; Johnny’s Welding - $15.42; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $2.78; Roehr’s Machinery - $35.70; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $562.45; City of Wymore (Individual/Hydrants) - $183.26; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,195.84. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Tabled until next meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos abatement, 3rd party inspection following abatement, and shared abatement cost for one property between One Property at a Time, and the City, and determination of timeline for procedures as dictated by weather conditions and opportunity were topics of discussion. Adams also indicated that One Property at a Time had plans to pay for other inspections. He also shared progress report of other properties as relevant to action by the City Attorney. Adams advised that One Property at a Time would reimburse the City for dirt work at several locations, and a schedule of charges will be provided. CLEAN-UP: Adams mentioned properties to be brought to the attention of City Attorney. Determination was made to send a courtesy clean up to one property occupant. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS: Efforts continue to locate a cost- suitable truck sufficient to City needs. REDISTRICTING/CORPORATE LIMITS: Tabled until next meeting. CDBG OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION GRANT SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS: Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) - 3-0 affirmative vote to authorize Mayoral/Clerical signatures on all documents to identify, clarify, and facilitate grant activities and procedures in compliance with grant standard: AS: Special Conditions Documentation of Certified Administrator/Procurement letter, Program Guidelines and Application Packet, Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program guidelines: 21-HO-36036, Guidelines/Reuse, Auth. To Request Funds, Procurement Conduct, Fair Housing Letter, Cert. Admin Letter, Excessive Force Cert, Financial Management. NEXT AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: DEMOLITION PROJECT: CLEAN-UP: PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS: HIGHER WATER METER DEPOSITS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 1, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

January 4, 2022 An Emergency Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 4th day of January, 2022, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman (by telephone) ABSENT; Council member Neumann OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor Meyer declared an emergency meeting. Motion (Reedy), second (Seeman), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the December 21, 2021 Emergency meeting and December 28, 2021 Special Meeting. After review -- motion (Reedy) , second (Seeman ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,603.39; Payroll $3,941.53; NE Dept. of Revenue - (941N) - $322.78; Norris Public Power - $1,041.64; One-Call Concepts - $3.84; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Post. Reimb.- Water Sample) - $26.75; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Garbage) - $2,444.89;Jay Woodyard (Demo Project - Dirt) - $250.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - 5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $55.90; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,775.72. DUE TO STRICT TIMELINES, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADDRESSED: WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT: Motion to approve plans - Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote. Motion to let bids. Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek) 3-0 affirmative vote for: Times to publish: 3 -- Where to publish: Wymore Arbor State (with: Opening bids acknowledgement for: 10 AM Friday, January 28, 2022 CDBG CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS: (Requires copy of minutes to bank): Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek ), 3-0 affirmative vote to establish new checking account for CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant funds ($315,000). NEXT AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: DEMOLITION PROJECT: CLEAN-UP: PLANNING AND ZONING: CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS: REDISTRICTING/CORPORATE LIMITS TOURISM/ECONOMIC DEV. GRANTS (Hagerman) There being no further business that could be addressed at the Emergency Meeting, a motion was made by Sedlacek at 7:08PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Emergency Meeting to be read and approved January 18, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Emergency Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Emergency Session)

December 21, 2021 An emergency meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 21st day of December, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Seeman, Sedlacek (telephone) ABSENT; Council members Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Notice of a regular 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. Emergency Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman) and vote (3-0 affirmative w/Sedlacek by telephone) to approve as amended the minutes for the December 7, 2021 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman ), and vote (3-0 affirmative w/ Sedlacek by telephone) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - NE Dept of Revenue (10) - 128.47; Payroll - $2,497.33; Beatrice Area Solid Waste - Demo Project - $1,963.60; Black Hills Energy - $60.05; Hard Rock Quarries (Dirt-Demolition Project) - $151.35; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Postmaster - $196.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; State of NE - Central Finance (CEU Training) - $19.00; Temps Disposal - (Saunders St Demo) - $3,538.35; Visa - $565.36; Windstream - $87.98; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,277.49. NEXT AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING 7pm, Tuesday December 28th, 2021 ORDINANCE # 470 TO ADJUST THE BOUNDARIES OF ELECTION DISTRICTS. Motion (Neumann) at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Emergency Meeting were read and approved January 4, 2022. Mayor Lonnie D. Meyer City Clerk: Katherine A Roche.

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)