BUDGET HEARING MINUTES September 6, 2022 The Budget Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 6th day of September, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Beatrice Daily Sun newspaper on the 1st day of September, 2022. Board Members Present: Mayor: Lonnie Meyer, and Council : Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek Board Members Absent: Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Sharp, Jennifer Busboom The budget hearing was opened (Motion (Reedy), Second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote) at 7:00 PM. Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Jennifer Busboom made a presentation outlining the key provisions of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes (attached), including, but not limited to, a comparison with the prior year’s budget. The floor was then opened for public comment on the proposed budget statement. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. There being no further business, a motion was made by Reedy, seconded by Neumann , and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to adjourn the budget hearing at 7:20 PM. The Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was opened: Motion (Reedy), Second (Riensche), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote - at 7:21 PM on the 6th day of September , 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Beatrice Daily Sun newspaper on the 1st day of September, 2022. Jennifer Busboom presented the information related to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related resolution # 2022-1 was prepared. The floor was opened for public comment on the tax levy. Public comment ensued. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. The Special hearing was closed at 7:28 PM by motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. The minutes of the Budget Hearing were read and approved September 20, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing) September 6, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held immediately upon adjournment of the preceding Budget Hearing, which began at 7:00 PM on the 6th day of September 2022, and continued until all attendee testimony had concluded. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Sharp, Jennifer Busboom. Notice of the Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:30 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 16, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - : Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,722.76; Payroll - $5,218.26; Beatrice Daily Sun - $55.01: Blobaum & Busboom - (Preliminary Budget) - $1380.00; Blue Springs Fire Dept. - Car Show Sponsorship - NEAPCO Transfer of funds) - $291.60; Circle D Mfg - $125.00; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $305.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $224.48; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $8.26; O’Reilly Automotive - $90.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,497.00; Win water - $50.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $879.49; Wymore Oil Company - $35.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,983.19. 1% Increase in Restricted Funds Authority: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve increase the total restricted funds authority by an additional 1%. Request for Audit Waiver (if applicable) - Not applicable. Budget Approval: Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the budget. Resolution Setting the Property Tax Request: Resolution # 2022-1 setting the property request was read. (Carothers) . Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche) and followed by approval in a 4-0 affirmative vote to adopt the resolution as presented. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Public Hearing of P & Z Commission and Regular meeting address of this topic was cancelled due to unavailability of TIF Lawyer (and other factors) and will be rescheduled. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: No new information. PLANNING & ZONING: Application for a building permit #22-6 for a new house (Verlyn & Karen Dodge) was approved (but based on completion of remaining requirement of submission of Surveyor‘s report locating lot corners) in a motion by Reedy, second by Neumann and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. . Applicant will be notified of approval and remaining requirements. HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM/ NOMINATION-APPROVAL OF MEMBERS: The name of the following nominees were presented: Riensche, Reedy, Adams. A motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved selections and contact information will be provided to SENDD. AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (BUILDER/DOWN PAYMENT (SENDD PARTICIPATION): Jim from SENDD sent email to indicate that considerations for this program is scheduled for Spring 2023, and he will plan to attend a meeting to address members about it at a later date. PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS: Members are to make contact (Riensche - Library newsletter) to solicit interest in coming up with a design for a Blue Springs symbol. The school was also noted as a viable avenue. Dean Cole is actively pursuing grant application. WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL): Dean Cole is actively pursuing a grant application. TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM; Dean Cole is actively pursuing a grant application. CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS: Flowers, grasses to be planted adjacent but not including the area used for sledding. Dean Cole has received results from a grant application. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Schlake equipment contract to be prepared by Carothers, and will be operated by Pike for approved OPAT houses and City selections, with Bockman to be on site to oversee asbestos removal in a cooperative effort to assure maximum efficiency and avoid the instance of liability issues. CLEAN-UP: Pictures were requested (for Carothers) of several infractions on the list. Tim Hanson unable to continue as Ordinance Officer due to being “down to three” officers, and the City will be going back to the old method of addressing clean-up issues: courtesy letter, certified letter, court appearance.” Carothers is to send another letter to one individual. Two other individuals are expected to be show progress in the near future. KENO - HIGHWAY SIGNAGE: Review revealed that public funds could not be used for this purpose. OPEN BURNING (ANY FOLLOW-UP): No more burning noted. NEXT AGENDA: REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL) TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 20, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 16, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 16th day of August 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy (arrived after approval of minutes), Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Steve Borgman Notice of the Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 2, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - (10) - $91.67; Payroll - $2,413.48; Beatrice Daily Sun - $78.98; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $100.44; Black Hills Energy - $40.35; Gage Co. Treasurer (Keno Liquor License/for school district) - $300.00; Hamm Glass - $32.50; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $39.99; Norris Public Power - $1,017.48; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $1,320.14; Windstream - $85.73; T0TAL CLAIMS: $5,783.76 . PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Map with corrected City limits provided to Tim Keelan by Carothers. No other changes noted at this time. Public Hearing of Planning & Zoning Commission tentatively scheduled (providing meeting quorum possible and Carothers to be notified --for-----6:30 PM, City Hall, September 6, 2022. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Schlake equipment available in 2 weeks (Pike -- Operator) for planned demo activity. Schlake would like to have his equipment use broken into two increments. CLEAN-UP: Problem locations were discussed. Carothers to make contact with one property owner One property was identified as a work in progress is to be addressed in District Court. Other properties were identified. Tim Hanson - Ordinance Enforcement Officer for the City will be contacted to determine if his workload has become prohibitive to continuance as the Ordinance Officer, and other options (candidates) may be discussed. Carothers will “reach out” to Hanson for clarification of availability and intent. RESOLUTION 2022-2 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2022: Motion (Neumann,) second (Riensche), followed by reading (by Carothers) and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept Resolution 2022-2 and authorize signature on Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2022. HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Determination was made that names of candidates/nominees for the Housing Committee be brought forward at the next Regular meeting. OPEN BURNING (TIM BROWN): Brown addressed members about several events of open burning with black smoke in his neighborhood, and indicated that the Fire Department (A.J. McCrimmon - Fire Chief) was called, and personal requests for stoppage made, but with short-term, minimal corrective response. Review will continue. KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT and KENO SIGNS (STEVE BORGMAN): Borgman and Mayor Meyer signed a new agreement (with the only change from the original signing being the term date). Borgman requested consideration for sign(s) (Keno Lounge and Grill) to be strategically placed near the highway to encourage participation. Potential assist contacts were identified (Adams) - Tourism. Adams agreed to call. Cole suggested Department of Transportation (Keith Collhill? sp) for determination of type/dimensions/required stipulations for signage. NEXT AGENDA: (Tentative): 6:30 PM - PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING (REVISED BLIGHT/REDEVELOPMENT STUDY) followed by: 7:00 P.M. -- 2022-2023 BUDGET HEARING followed by Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM/ NOMINATION-APPROVAL OF MEMBERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (BUILDER/DOWN PAYMENT (SENDD PARTICIPATION) PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL) TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP KENO - HIGHWAY SIGNAGE OPEN BURNING (ANY FOLLOW-UP) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:45 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 6, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 2, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 2nd day of August 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams Notice of the Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 19, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,750.12; Payroll: $3,752.53; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $72.56; Blue River Area Agency on Aging (Annual Pmt) - $625.00; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (Donation - Car Show) - $950.00; Constellation Energy - $5.17; Hanna-Keelan (Revised Substandard Determination Study) - $1,500.00; Lauby Plumbing (Heat Pump Service) - $260.00; NE Dept of Revenue (501N) - $223.24; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) - $26.95; Milton Pike (Drop Box Reimb. - Feit Park) - $50.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; SENDD (Membership/Housing) - $325.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Trash - Aug 1 bill) - $2,509.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,180.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $827.66; Wymore Oil Co. - $163.75; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14,430.98. . PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications for building permits. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Email of revised plan to be provided to all members for review and discussion at subsequent meeting. Carothers will make contact (Tim/Carl) to request map corrections. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: City grant application to be submitted 8/3 (Request for $35,000, City commitment $15,000 --- for four houses) Adams estimated Schlake demo equipment available in September, with return sometime yet in fall. CLEAN-UP: Two properties were added to the list for weeds, with potentiality of City clearance measures, and another property added that has ownership issues to be resolved hopefully in the near future. Properties previously on the list will be re-addressed, one with designated District Court action, and the other to receive personal contact to clarify the timeline of two weeks prior to court action, but also having an assistance element. Adams shared information about a memorial (Dennis Milburn), a previous resident and strong supporter of the community. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Project completed. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND/WATER STUDY: Gilmore working on the PER to get the project moving. Topic will be returned to the agenda as soon as developing circumstances indicate. LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE: Notification of the approved site to be shared with citizens. REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE: Considered a valuable tool, but not entirely relevant to current circumstances. To be filed for future consideration. POTENTIAL LAND TRACT EXCHANGE BETWEEN CITY AND CARMICHAEL: “ Land swap” does not meet State requirements as applied to Municipalities, and members agreed that benefit of acquiring the identified property would be minimal. The other parcel will be addressed as per requirements for City “surplus,“ Carothers will confer with Willet. TRACTOR SHOW DONATION (NEUMANN): Neumann reported that she had materials still available, and the Farmers Cooperative was bearing the cost of plaques, and therefore, “no request was made for funds.” DISCUSSION REGARDING SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2022-2023 BUDGET: Discussion favored leaving the levy “as is,” and was supported by motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann ), and 4-0 affirmative vote. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP RESOLUTION 2022-2 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2022 There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved August 16, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

July 19, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 19th day of July 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Tom Creek Notice of the Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 5, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $105.83; Payroll: $2,442.12; Abbott Portable Toilets - $50.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $63.79; Black Hills Energy - $40.35; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $77.88; Mosaic - (Cabin Signs/Grant) - $56.25; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,263.56; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb - Water Sample) - $27.40; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $469.56; Windstream - $84.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,750.86. PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications for building permits. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Revised study anticipated to be completed for August 2nd Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: Motion (Reedy) second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote to set the request for the grant application (City application for grant to be for $35,000, with City contribution $15,000 (from Keno funds) for several structures. CLEAN-UP: One property owner has not satisfactorily complied with requests made in courtesy and certified letters. Mayor Meyer agreed to contact the property owner to discuss the clean up project. Another property owner will be requested to contact the city about clean-up plans. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Carothers is finalizing the map to be potentially available for approval at the next Regular meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND: Steve McNulty was available by telephone. He provided basic funding opportunities of the 5-year State Revolving Fund - DEE - for drinking water/clean water. Blue Springs is eligible for participation in the 5-year program, and is “not behind, nor should feel rushed because there is still time.” Repayment timeline -- 40 years. Assistance carries a 55% forgiveness, presently 1% interest - not to rise above 2%/. A water study would need to be conducted (SRF - circuit rider Midwest Assistance or Rural Water could do the study, probably no more than a 4 pg document) for program determinations. Other factors: Participation could be below $100,000 (as per 20 communities), below $50,000 (as per 1 community), or other, but it should be noted that the red tape is the same, and contractor participation is enhanced and could result in lower cost for larger projects. Priority improvements should be selected, design and engineer contracts completed. Since water meters lose optimum performance within 15-20 years, replacement of meters should be a consideration - with recommendation that every community change out 1/20 of their meters annually. Replacing deteriorating/aging (as: cast iron - timeline: WWII) pipe, and master meters and manholes are eligible for inclusion in the program. Drinking water projects and clean water projects are to be addressed separately. Discussion was followed by a motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote to make arrangement for a water study. (Perhaps 2-3 years later approval will be sought for a Sewer Study.) LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE, REVIEW OF POTENTIAL SITES: Results of Sedlacek’s contact with DEE - City burn pile could be put back north of where it was previously, but posted “No Commercial,” and must have separate access and be maintained/monitored by City Employee. Pike indicated the location could be problematic, and for the present time it might be better to leave it where it currently is. Review will continue. REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE: Further review necessary before a decision can be reached. SUPPLIES FOR WATER LINES, AND PLAN PARTICULARS: Pike indicated that contact has been made with Steve Kelly, who indicated he could “come down to do pressure testing.” Pike anticipated material cost to be in the area of $30,000, and advised that one location needs to be dug up and verified. Discussion resulted in consideration for inclusion of this project within larger project further delineated in the INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS… topic (See above). SIGNAGE FOR FEIT MEMORIAL PARK: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve arrangements for the sign: (Cost of sign 24”X 18” with particulars for camping) - $25.00 and also to authorize the choice and purchase of Drop Box (selection between several options, all less than $100.00) by Employee Pike. SENDD PROGRAMS (WAIVE DOWN PAYMENT/WORKFORCE HOUSE): No new information. STREET CLOSING FOR CAR SHOW, AND OTHER CONCERNS - BLUE SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request from Tom Creek for Broad Street to be closed August 13 from approx. 8AM - 5 PM for Car Show, and request for $950 donation ($500 - mechanical bull/ $450 inflatable). Motion (Riensche), second (Sedlacek), and 4-0 affirmative vote to close the street and to donate $950 for the Car Show. Creek told about pumper/tanker purchase for rural fire fighting and back-up, and need/planned purchase of new gear, but due to current unavailability of actual needs assessment and actual pricing, made no request for funding (MFO) at this time. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND/WATER STUDY LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE POTENTIAL LAND TRACT EXCHANGE BETWEEN CITY AND CARMICHAEL TRACTOR SHOW DONATION (NEUMANN) DISCUSSION REGARDING SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2022-2023 BUDGET There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved August 2, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

July 5, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 5th day of July 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams Notice of the Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 21, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,632.81; Payroll - $3,819.89; Beatrice Daily Sun - $52.65; Constellation Energy - $`11.59; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $339.87; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory Trash) - $2,490.33; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1023,12; Wymore Oil Company - $110.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,565.26 . PLANNING & ZONING /ORDINANCE 472: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), vote 4-0 affirmative to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 472. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), reading of Ordinance #472 (Carothers) per: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PROVISIONS REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS; TO REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO HIRE A LICENSED SURVEYOR TO LOCATE AND ESTABLISH LOT CORNERS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION ON ALL LOTS IN DISTRICTS ZONED EITHER RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT OR COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION; TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY FINE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION 2; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE…., followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to approve. No new applications for building permits were submitted for consideration. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION: Carothers advised that contact with Keelan has been established to reword the Redevelopment Plan to clarify that the area outside City limits (of original redevelopment interest) will be included, but would need to be annexed in the future in response to redevelopment interest. The revised plan is anticipated to be available for review by the first Regular meeting in August. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: Cost estimate of 8-10 T has been given for one property, but which may be revised to include backfilling cost. Carothers plans to “up” the amount of the Thomas Foundation Grant, and have the application available for signature at the next Regular Meeting. CLEAN-UP: Sedlacek has agreed to talk to the recipient of a certified clean-up letter to determine schedule for progress, and to determine if property owner is open to receiving help with the project. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Carothers noted areas that were incorrect on Assessor map - as, east side of Tree Farm, triangle north of Cottonwood Beach, part of well area (Wymore), area by Arbor State Park (where old house was - not in City limits, and indicated his intent to make corrections and submit map for approval of Council and Mayoral signature at the next Regular meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND: Contact with McNulty was not achieved. Tabled until the next Regular meeting. LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE(RELEVANT TO DISASTER NEEDS): Discussion included assessment of functionality of present approved City Burn Pile (east of lagoon), limitations of the area, the need for supervision of any approved site, recommendation (Carothers) for a trail cam to observe and record dumping. Sedlacek volunteered to contact DEQ to inquire as to the feasibility of locating the City Burn Pile aside from the general area of the previously approved site (with different entrance). REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE: Reedy suggested further review and address at the next Regular meeting. Tabled. SUPPLIES FOR WATER LINES (REEDY): Reedy asked if Pike and Woutzke could lay the needed water lines. Pike indicated adding temporary workers (couple) would be necessary. Discussion resulted in requests for Pike to: (1. Make a call to Steve Kelly for information. 2. Inventory supplies on hand, and do cost analysis (with suppliers) regarding necessary materials, and 3. Check with the State to determine rules that must be followed by City workers to undertake and complete such a project.) SIGNS FOR FEIT MEMORIAL PARK: Pike was asked to contact Circle D to determine pricing for a “drop box,” and Reedy will make contacts for camping rules signage. SENDD PROGRAMS (WAIVE DOWN PAYMENT/WORKFORCE HOUSE): No information yet received from SENDD. POTENTIAL LAND TRACT PARCEL EXCHANGE BETWEEN CITY AND CARMICHAEL: Carothers will discuss the topic with Willet to clarify project particulars. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE, REVIEW OF POTENTIAL SITES REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE SUPPLIES FOR WATER LINES, AND PLAN PARTICULARS SIGNS FOR FEIT MEMORIAL PARK SENDD PROGRAMS (WAIVE DOWN PAYMENT/WORKFORCE HOUSE) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:45 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved July 19, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 21, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 21sth day of June, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ABSENT; Council member Riensche OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams Notice of the Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) , and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 7, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $87.00; Payroll - $2,413.48; Beatrice Daily Sun - $55.69; Black Hills Energy - $101.88; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement) - $100.00; Lauby Plumbing - $43.42; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,131.93; Postmaster - $196.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $102.80; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $635.05; Windstream - $82.60; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,019.85. PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. After discussion, Carothers was requested to re-word the draft of Ordinance # 472 to tighten the specifics (erection of new homes and accessory buildings to require the identification/ location of lot corners prior to the approval of a building permit). Reedy intends to discuss conditions of interest with Witulski. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION: After summary by Carothers (following conversation with Tim Keelan), motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 3-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept $1,500 charge for update of the Redevelopment Plan/Blight Study to include the area that was initially in the plans for annexation even though it will not be annexed at this time (due to pending issues with the State, etc.), but will be kept in the plan for the purpose of annexing it at a future time should clarification be achieved and interest in development in the area arise. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: The City members expressed intent to include several properties in their bid for $35-50 T of Thomas Foundation funds. OPAT intends to include several other properties in their grant application. Variables are created by final determination as to whether the top of one structure “can be scraped off and the floor and below treated as asbestos or if the whole structure with be determined to be handled as asbestos,” as well as if the structure is determined to need other than the Schlake trac machine (hopefully to be available for October demolition), rather an official contractor for removal. Carothers will be requesting a meeting with Attorney Hubka regarding possibilities under review for another sub-standard property. CLEAN-UP: Two of three property owners that received courtesy clean-up letters have satisfactorily complied, and the third will be sent a certified letter. A courtesy letter was designated for another property owner. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ANDY CAROTHERS: Map approval: Carothers identified three areas (Near: Arbor State Park, Cottonwood Lake & Trump Tree Farm) whereat discrepancies exist between determinations made by the Census Bureau and the Assessor, and noted the need and intent to (solicit assistance as necessary) to clarify, correlate, correct misaligned particulars. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND: Tabled until the next meeting. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: AUCTION RESULTS. Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann, and 3-0 affirmative vote accepted/approved the results of Auction (Truck, $2,035, Mower $302.50, Bush Hog - $121, V-Blade $38.50, Siren - $176, Oiler - $187, etc.) with identification of auction charges yet to be determined. OTHER; The City of Blue Springs has been complimented recently (to Adams by those wishing to build, and some associated with builders) on “vision, clean-up, and development” and described by certain others as a “nice community.” On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Council member Neumann expressed gratitude for the fine job the City crew did of clean-up after the recent storm. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE(RELEVANT TO DISASTER NEEDS) REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE SUPPLIES FOR WATER LINES (REEDY) SIGNS FOR FEIT MEMORIAL PARK SENDD PROGRAMS (WAIVE DOWN PAYMENT/WORKFORCE HOUSE) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved July 5, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 7, 2022 The Public Hearing for Ordinance # 472 and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 7th day of June, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Fred Laber, Gage County Officer Patch Notice of the Hearing/Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ) , and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 17, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,727.07; Payroll $7,380.91; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire - (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $37.51; Display Sales - $322.00 ; Farmers Cooperative - $53.56; Johnson Service Company - $18,664.35; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air- $30.57; NE Dept of Rev (501N) - $224.48; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $3.96; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Post. Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.40; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,477.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $296.16; Wymore, City of - (Tower) - $856.28 TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 37,901.25 & CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Payment to SENDD (DD# 1) - $3,657.50 . PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance # 472 (Locate/Establish Corners) was opened: Motion - Neumann ; second - Reedy , 4-0 affirmative vote. Recommendation for approval by P & Z Commission was noted - 2 for, 2 against. Discussion followed with determination (suggested by Laber, and agreed upon by members) for clarification of Ordinance wording. Close hearing and begin Regular session: Motion - Reedy ; second - Neumann , 4-0 affirmative vote. ORDINANCE # 472 (Locate/Establish corners): Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann ), 4-0 affirmative vote to table consideration pending text addition/clarification pertaining to “new homes/structures to be built, and not including all types of building, as sheds, fences, etc. PLANNING & ZONING: SKILLET NEW HOME APPLICATION, AND POSSIBLY OTHER CONCERNS: Motion(Neumann), second (Reedy ), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Skillet Construction (#22-5, single family dwelling) application for a building permit. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION: Tabled until next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: Tabled until next Regular meeting. CLEAN-UP: Determination was made to send three courtesy clean up letters. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Tabled until the next Regular meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND, AND POSSIBLY-- (suggested by Adams) LOOKING INTO GUIDELINES FOR SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFET FOUNDATION GRANT: Tabled until the next Regular meeting. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) civil service siren: Auction ends 6/21. SEWER (JOHNSON & JOHNSON) CONTINUED: Authorization was given for the inclusion of more blocks. It is anticipated that acceptable arrangements can be made with the service provider when they are in the area. Pike reported sewer line clearance completed with City equipment. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: AUCTION RESULTS AND (Resolution 2022-1) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved June 21, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing/Regular Session)