December 20, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, December 20, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Don Schuller Notice of the Regular meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the December 6, 2022 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $96.68; Payroll: - $2,646.25; Arbor Ink - $168.66; Beatrice Daily Sun - $69.61; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $148.03; Black Hills Energy - $128.30; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (MFO/MFA funds for supplies/equipment) - $20,000.00; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement) - $348.45; Lauby Plumbing -$26.73; Municipal Supply - $199.85: NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $45.00; NE U.C. Fund - $28.38; Norris Public Power - $1,041.41; Visa - $1,284.16; Cline Willams -(Redevelopment) - $37.50; Windstream - $83.71; Win water - $60.00; Wymore Super Foods - $205.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $26,617.72. 2023 APPOINTMENT OF STREET SUPERINTENDENT, KEITH GILMORE, Lic S-697, Class A, PEL E-5721 (Clarification for NDOT): 2023 approval by: Motion ( Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Paperwork continues to be complied in support of the project. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Initial selections for the next project have been made. CLEAN-UP: Present actions continue. New address for owner of one property and contact info (telephone), will be pursued. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2022-6: Carothers noted need for language changes, and he will draft changes for review at the next or subsequent Regular meeting. Other: Don Schuller provided information about projects and fund availability through USDA Rural Development - “Rural America’s Partner in Prosperity.” Materials will be copied and made available to members. Connie Mewes asked it there was any possibility Main Street could be straightened out between Jefferson and Washington. Pike and Sedlacek will review the situation. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2022-6/ REVISION 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 January 3, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

December 6, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, December 6, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Curt Hagerman, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn, Connie Mewes, Fred Laber, Tom Creek, Trent Munstermann, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer. Notice of the Regular meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the November 15, 2022 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - 1,745.37; Bank Direct - Security First Bank - $35.00 (Annual Safety Deposit Box 306 Rental) ; Payroll $7,789.13; Abbott Portable Toilets (Feit Park) - $85.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $52.99; Black Hills Energy - $49.55; Bockman (Demo Project 3) - $2,361.37; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $223.24; One-Call Concepts - $1.98; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - $Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $27.25; Postmaster- $208.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory Garbage) - $ 2,570.00: Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $817.22; Wymore Public Library - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,801.10. . OATHS OF OFFICE: MAYOR MEYER, COUNCIL MEMBERS RIENSCHE & REEDY: Gage County Clerk notice of General Election results made available to all members. City Clerk administered the three oaths of office. APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES/PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH GILMORE 697-A, LIC. 5721 (RESOLUTION 2022-5) , EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WAGES, ETC.: CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT (for Projects) : Motion: Neumann; Second: Riensche to approve Keith Gilmore - S697A -/License #5721 of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE. (Jan 1 - Dec 31) per: (RESOLUTION 2022-5 (read by Clerk) AND approved BY a 4-0 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, thereby approving/authorizing Mayoral signature for the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent. Other: APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designations to remain the same.: (Water System - Reedy/Neumann) (Sewer Lagoon - Sedlacek/Riensche) - (Streets and Alleys - Sedlacek/Neumann) - (City Parks and Properties - Reedy/Riensche) (Finance- Sedlacek/Neumann) (Keno - Reedy/Riensche) Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3 affirmative vote with Sedlacek abstaining. for approval of the following: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Tim Sedlacek Motion (Riensche) , second (Neumann) 4-0 affirmative vote for approval of the following: 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 (Sedlacek), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to keep all employee benefits (excluding payroll) the same, and as listed below. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote for 8% payroll increase for Milton Pike and Katherine Roche , resulting in the *following amounts: Milton Pike - Rate - *$25.08 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 Katherine Roche City Clerk - Rate : *$1,054.05 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 Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to increase hourly rate to $16.00 for Milford Woutzke --- Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to change from hourly rate to salary for Linda Hohensee -- and set at $60.00 a month. Other: To be established as needed. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP: Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek) and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to initiate the next step by authorizing Mayoral signature on the SRF Pre- application which is being sent to Gilmore and Associates for completion. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT #22-7 (INCLUDING DETERMINATION OF LOT CORNERS): Per Hagerman, 22-7, as well as 22-8 (previously approved) are to be recalculated and updated for future consideration. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Study continues to determine interest and access areas for demolition rubble. CLEAN-UP: No new actions taken on existing locations on the list. ZITO MEDIA CONTRACT RENEWAL /RESOLUTION 2022-6: A copy of the resolution is being forwarded to Attorney Carothers for his assessment, and the topic will be revisited at the next Regular meeting. FIRE DEPT REQUEST FOR MFA/MFO FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT: Munstermann and Creek provided a copy of minimum “truck needs” ($8,960.21 -- attached to office copy of minutes) and requested consideration of members. Certain variables were discussed, resulting in a motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote for $20,000 to be provided from MFO/MFA funds for the purchase of “ needed supplies/equipment.” NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2022-6 There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 20, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 15, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, November 15, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy (Arrived after meeting called to order), Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman, Rex Adams, Derek Kostal, Terry Cary, Gladys Cary, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn Notice of the Regular meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the November 1, 2022 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - Direct Payment - $110.11, Payroll: 2,480,84; Beatrice Daily Sun - $79.65; Cline- Williams (General Redevelopment - TIF Attorney) - $3,800.00; G. B Auto Service - $1,172.58, Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $15.48;Municipal Supply - $445.44; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $448.44; Norris Public Power - $995.79; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $2.36; O’Reilly Automotive - $237.86; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.70; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service -(DEMOLITION0) ) $1,050.00; Visa - $1,124.11; Windstream - $83.71; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $838.31; TOTAL CLAIMS $12,967.38 . WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP: Sedlacek to contact McNulty to get the project underway. PLANNING & ZONING: Two applications for building permits for new homes (22-7 & 22-8 - both for Vortex Building (Maddox) were provided for review and consideration. Setbacks were reviewed, with Carothers to contact Hanna Keelan for clarification of one issue. One location (22-8 - new home) was determined to have lot corners located, and one (22-7) not yet accomplished. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche) and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Building Permit Application 22-8, and the applicant will be advised of approval and fee. Building Permit Application 22-7-- new home, will be considered for approval when determination of lot corners is complete (with meeting of Planning & Zoning Commission - 6:30 p. m., December 6 - for which Carothers will provide posting information) and Mayor and Council will discuss recommendation of P & Z at the December 6, 7:00 PM Regular Council meeting that will follow. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property owner gave consent for asbestos checking and City demolition. A date is to be determined for inspection for another property. As soon as personal possessions are removed from another house, processes leading up to demolition may begin. Another property owner agreed to allow inspection and City demolition process to begin after removal of materials, and they expressed wishes to sell the property. Demolition (foundation) debris was discussed with determination made that parties who express interest may remove it from property. It was decided that Clausen be contacted to provide dirt where need is determined after demolition. Other properties were identified for potential inclusion in the next demolition project. CLEAN-UP: Continuance until Tuesday after Thanksgiving for court proceedings for one individual. Review of legal serving in regard to another situation will continue. NEXT AGENDA: OATHS OF OFFICE: MAYOR MEYER, COUNCIL MEMBERS RIENSCHE & REEDY APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES/PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH GILMORE 697-A, LIC. 5721 (RESOLUTION 2022-5) , EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WAGES, ETC. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT #22-7 (INCLUDING DETERMINATION OF LOT CORNERS) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 6, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 1, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, November 1, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche ABSENT; Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Andy Carothers, Alan/Donna Sigmon, Devin/Deb Dorn, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Don Schuller Notice of the Regular meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the October 18 Public Hearing(s) - (Community Development Agency and Mayor and Council) and the October 18th Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Verona), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,750.55; Payroll - $3,752,53; Beatrice Daily Sun - $267.58; Constellation Energy - $7.46; Cline-Williams (Redevelopment) - $487.50; Gilmore & Associates (Water Project - Preliminary Engineering) - $6,536.06; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $223.24; One-Call Concepts - $1.98; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory $2,431.00) & ( Demo Roll off - 475.00 ) = $2,906.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,150.00; Win water - $832.45; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $232.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,440.35. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Discussion and suggestion by Employee Pike was followed by a motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) and a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the following streets for inclusion in the current water project: Project 1 A- Jefferson Street from Broad Street to Cherry Street, and Irving Street from Jefferson Street to ¼ block east of Grant Street ($203,000); Project 1 B - Irving Street from ¼ block east of Grant Street to A Street ($90,000); Project 2 - 2nd Street from A Street to Wilson Street ($45,000); Project 3 - Jefferson Street from Broad Street to 1st Street ($55,000) and Project 8 - Jefferson Street from 1st Street to 2nd Street ($55,000) . Gilmore & Associates will be notified of the decision. PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications for building permits were submitted, but it was noted that Cody Maddox has picked one up for what is believed to be planned construction of rental housing. Mr. & Mrs. Sigmon expressed interest in purchasing property adjacent to their home (recent demolition site), and will be provided by Carothers with contact information of individual believed to have “sales” authority. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Two City-assisted OPAT demolitions essentially completed, and one underway. One City-designated demolition fundamentally completed. A check for $500 was received as a donation to the demolition project from OPAT, and gratitude was expressed by all. Adams recognized City employees Pike and Woutzke for great work on the demolition project sites. It was noted that the City has one house, a large endeavor in line for the next year’s demolition project. Carothers reported the status of his action on demolition concerns. CLEAN-UP: Carothers reported on current actions: One - court on 15th; one to be served and one delayed until Tim Sedlacek is present due to his contact with an individual with clean-up infractions. CITY SLOGAN: Riensche shared one slogan/logo input (from employee of Fairbury newspaper), and it met with positive comments from members. OTHER: General address: Adams raised question about fiber-optic and spoke of a missed broadband opportunity. Schuller shared his experience at board meetings, whereat higher priority was given to northern part of State, but he did urge community interest, contacting influential decision makers, and participation in regard to potential upcoming funding opportunities. Pike indicated that tires, many on rims, were found at demolition sites, as well as from earlier sources, and attention will be given to upcoming participation in tire amnesty programs. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP PLANNING & ZONING DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:55 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 15, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

October 18, 2022 The Public Hearing(s) for the Revised Community Redevelopment/Tif/Blight Study and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held starting at 6:30 PM, October 18, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Attorneys Andrew Willis and Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman, Rex Adams, Jordie Cary, Warren Barton, Bev Atwater, Tammy Lantz,Roberta Hopkins, Carol Hughes, Connie Mewes, Bob Allen, Derek Kostal Notice of the Public Hearing (was posted in three places as well as published in the Beatrice Daily Sun -and mailed to various political subdivisions as required by statute) and /Regular meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Following the 6:30 PM Planning & Zoning Public Hearing for the REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/BLIGHT STUDY, wherein an overview was provided by Attorney Andrew Willis (Cline-Williams)d Attorney Andy Carothers, and a Question and Answer Session clarified related issues, resulting in the review of Resolution #2022-PC1 (Blight and Substandard Declaration) that was ultimately approved (Motion: Kostal, Second: Reedy, vote 5-0 affirmative) and Resolution 2022-PC2 (General Redevelopment Plan) was approved (Motion: Kostal, Second: Reedy, vote 5-0 affirmative, determination was made that criterion was met to recommend adoption of the plan by Mayor and Council. The Community Development Agency meeting for the- REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHTSTUDY was opened : (Motion : Reedy, second: Neumann, vote 4-0 affirmative )- at 7.16PM. A Question and Answer session was held for review and recommendation of the General Redevelopment Plan, and Resolution (#2022-CDA1 (General Redevelopment Plan) with (Motion: Reedy, Second: Riensche, 4-0 affirmative vote to approve and followed by a motion to close the Public Hearing and open the Public Hearing of Mayor and Council: (Motion: Riensche, Second: Neumann, 4-0 affirmative vote). Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Community Development Agency were considered. Discussion ensued and remaining questions were answered. Resolution #2022-03 (Blight and Substandard Declaration)and Resolution #2022-04 (General Redevelopment Plan) were reviewed favorably. A motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote closed the Public Hearing and moved proceedings to Regular Session. REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: A motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2022-03. A question arose (Adams) regarding potential inclusion of an area at the river dam, and information was provided, but resulted in no immediate recommendations of change. A motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) and 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2022-04. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 4, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $88.75; Payroll - $2,480.84; Abbott Portable Toilets - $375.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $40.50; Black Hills Energy - $42.01; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $995.01; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.70; Roehr’s Machinery - $136.95; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $1,049.25; Willet & Carothers - $1,398.89; Windstream - $83.70; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,788.60. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Council member Reedy suggested that two members (himself and Sedlacek) get together with Employee Pike prior to the next Regular meeting to get his recommendations of most immediate projects of those listed in the Gilmore plans. No objections were raised. PLANNING & ZONING (MEMBER RESIGNATIONS/NEW MEMBERS (discussion as may apply): No new applications. Resignation of Bob Allen and Becky Reedy - effective current date, was acknowledged, and appreciation was expressed for their service on the P & Z Commission. Remaining also appreciated members are Fred Laber and Connie Mewes, and new members are Derek Kostal, Deb Dorn, and Curt Hagerman. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Demolition continues on one property. Demolition to begin (potentially) in the next week with Bockman representative to be on site ( two people for two days at City cost) to oversee the separation of asbestos from other debris (siding mostly, some flooring) and disposal methods. The level of asbestos at the site required NESHAP designation/procedures. Temps will dispose of some debris there in Beatrice (Morning). Additionally, OPAT bargaining has lowered the disposal of some debris from $47 a ton to $30 a ton. Andy will continue contact with Hubka in regard to another property regarding necessary testing that remains. Another property will be on the next round of demolition, (a large undertaking - possibly to use C & D rather than regular landfill) but the timeline is dependent on the removal of contents by the property owner prior to action beyond basic testing. Carothers has sent a “request for inspection” letter to a property owner with Mayor Meyer questioning the timeline for that action based on a decision at the previous Regular meeting (he was absent) as being out of correlation with the standard timeline of nuisance notifications. CLEAN-UP: Actions: 1. Complaint filed 2. Filing in District Court. Mewes told of people living in campers. She also addressed the topic of mobile homes, and discussion disclosed that no single trailers are allowed, doubles must be HUD approved, but newer models of mobile and modular homes are allowed as long as specifications are met. Sedlacek asked that he be allowed to talk to one property owner before further action is taken on his clean-up issues, and members were in agreement. CITY SLOGAN: The request for input will be on the next Library newsletter thanks to Austin Jackson, Wymore Librarian, and Riensche indicated that the public is invited to contact her or they may contact the City Office with input, WATER BILL - ROBERTA HOPKINS: Overall, the last water bills (Sept) were higher than usual for the reading period (some considerably) and Employee Pike has been doing some check-readings, and will, respond to requests from Roberta Hopkins, Carol Hughes, and Derek Kostal for re-readings. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP CITY SLOGAN There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearings and the Regular meeting were read and approved November 1, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearings/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearings/Regular Session)

October 4, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held at 7:00 PM, October 4, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Devon/Deb Dorn 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. Council President Reedy called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the September 20, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,275.80; Payroll -- 3,783.78; Beatrice Daily Sun - $179.44; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $27.20; Constellation Energy - $7.38; Ideus Tree Service - $700.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $383.24; NE UC Fund -$13.02; One-Call concepts, Inc. - $12.72; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $110.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,466.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.)- $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,195.05; Wymore Super Foods - $13.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,196.75. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Per arrangements by Carothers, Public Hearings of P & Z (6:30 PM) and Council (7:00 PM) scheduled for October 18th, 2022 at Blue Springs City Hall. Sept 30th was publication of first notice of hearings. Second notice of hearings to be published Oct 7th. Carothers prepared notices to all involved authorities (ESU, SECC, etc.) to assure full compliance with requirements. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Members will be provided copies of the plan for review and commentary at the next Regular meeting. PLANNING & ZONING / NEW MEMBER ON P & Z COMMISSION: Notice of resignation was given by two members of the Planning & Zoning Commission (Bob Allen & Becky Reedy), both which will be effective following the October 18th Public Hearing of the Commission. Contingent on resignations, the following individuals were nominated for the P & Z Commission: Derek Kostal by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote; Deb Dorn by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote; and Curt Hagerman by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Adams, “Asbestos out” of one structure. Squares of asbestos and in basement to be removed at one location. And OPAT will give fuel donation to the City at the close of the demolition project. Regarding another location, per Carothers - NESHAP filed because of asbestos (Friday - with 10-day waiting period)- “soonest the 10th,’ Bockman to assist Employee Pike to separate asbestos. Shelby Temps will take qualifying waste if to Beatrice, not if to Milford. OPAT will pay for roll off at the time of associated. Another property was brought up and described as needing attention for review of “unsafe building” and building inspection request (Carothers). Per Adams, OPAT will pay for the inspection. CLEAN-UP: One property is to be filed in District Court. Another property to be filed in County Court. OTHER: $20,000 City Park Grant has been awarded (Dean Cole applied on behalf of City). Another grant has been prepared for Feit Park (benches, etc) (Dean Cole applied). Employee Pike has scraped saplings from Feit Park, and it has received positive comments. It was noted that the University Outdoor Adventure Classes “enjoy coming down here.” Pike will utilize some of the limestone from demolitions in a park landscaping project. NEXT AGENDA: 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING - REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY (following 6:30 PUBLIC HEARING OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION And to be followed by Regular Session: REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY (as applies) WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING (MEMBER RESIGNATIONS/NEW MEMBERS (as may apply) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP CITY SLOGAN There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 18, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

September 20, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held at 7:00 PM, September 20, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Derek Kostal 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 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the 2022-2023 Budget Hearing as well as the Regular meeting, both held on September 6, 2022. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $100.10; Payroll - $2,445.65; Beatrice Daily Sun - $62.78; Circle D Mfg - 400.00; Black Hills Energy - $40.89; Constellation Energy - $5.27; Lauby Plumbing - $38.20; NE U.C. Fund - $19.46; Norris Public Power - $1,020.30; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb - Water Sample) - $27.40; Postmaster - $208.00; Visa - $796.36; Windstream - $84.19; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,248.60. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Pending scheduling of P & Z Commission Public Hearing and Public Hearing of Mayor and Council. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Per suggestion of Reedy, discussion of potential backup for leak situations, as: People Services (Riensche to send contact information), Kuhl Trenching, Environmental Services (Kostal to make contact). PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. At the next Regular meeting -- Derek Kostal to be under consideration for membership on the P & Z Commission. PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/ DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS: Riensche to contact Austin (Library) regarding “city slogan.” Reedy to make arrangements for Feit Park signage. WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL): No new information. TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM: No new information. CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS: No new information. DEMOLITION PROJECT : One house demolished. Some cleanup remains. Pike to contact Rex Adams to determine completed paperwork (asbestos) and next location. CLEAN-UP: Certified letters (with 10/4 deadlines) determined for four property owners. NEXT AGENDA: REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING / NEW MEMBER ON P & Z COMMISSION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 4, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Reguular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)