March 7, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held 7:00 PM, March 7, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Heather McKinney, Curt Hagerman 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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the February 21, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - 2,387.99; Payroll - $4,112.81; Constellation Energy - $1,244.70; Fairbury Journal - News - $72.23; Johnny’s Welding - $67.22; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $346.00; One-Call Concepts - $3.54; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike- (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $29.20; Postmaster - $286.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service - $2,482.00; Ullman Auto - $352.94; Willet & Carothers - $670.00; Woutzke, Milford - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Hydrants) - $989.64; Wymore Oil Company - $69.95; Total Claims: $13,199.22. WATER PROJECT/ALTERNATE FUNDING: No new information. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. Hagerman thanked members for “updating” his Building Permit and indicated he has plans to begin construction in April. Hagerman also made available to Attorney Carothers his TIF tax application, and Carothers will forward it for review in the approval process. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers indicated that all is “lined up” for the project (Included: The time is about up for a couple of properties, and Chet will be contacted to come down. Letters have been sent by Carothers. CLEAN-UP: Nuisance letter (with 30-day deadline) to be provided by Carothers to City Clerk for one property owner prior to making any arrangements for District Court, one property owner has District Court date, one property owner is rotating vehicles and has trailers full of household trash/scrap iron, one property owner is pending establishment of appointment of guardian (possibly a 30-day process, followed by another 30 days until project resolution), during which a possible sales agreement might be drawn. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE: No response yet from Zito regarding changes requested. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. No new information, but McKinney reminded members of the need for a “handicap accessible” swing. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK): Manner of correction was discussed, which included “milling” the problem area at the County bridge, digging up a sunken area to determine cause, and building up the approach. Don Schuller is expected to provide input at the next Regular meeting. (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) Pavement Dressing Conditioner (Armor coating alternate option) Mike Pike: Materials were provided to initially evaluate product potential, and more information to further clarification and determine cost will be pursued. JOINT BURN PILE WITH CITY OF WYMORE (SEDLACEK): Present location for Blue Springs and latest location for Wymore were discussed, and Sedlacek suggested that the two towns share a spot (Wymore owned) where Blue Springs previous had its burn site (near the pallet company). Modifications and conditions (fence, lock, cameras, maintenance, overseeing) would come into play, with the communities sharing time obligations, manpower, and cost. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved initiation procedures by Sedlacek for the State approved burn location to be shared by Wymore and Blue Springs. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/ALTERNATE FUNDING PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK) WYMORE-BLUE SPRINGS SHARED BURN SITE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 21, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

February 21, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held 7:00 PM, February 21, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Mary Ells, Rex Adams, Deb Dorn, Carol Hughes 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), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the February 7, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $93.15; Payroll - $2,728.83; Beatrice Daily Sun - $77.38; Black Hills Energy - $149.95; Constellation Energy - $179.52; Norris Public Power - $1,099.04; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank - $55.00; (Pike/IRA); Ullman Auto Sales - $507.15; Visa - $459.08; Windstream - $90.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,647.10 . APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), vote 4-0 affirmative to approve the Annual Audit as prepared by Blobaum & Busboom. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: October 20, 2024 is designated as the award date, with no guarantee to the City. Sedlacek agreed to research other avenues for funding. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): A previously approved building permit for a single family structure (Hagerman) lapsed with determination that the building permit will be updated, “ per Mewes suggeston --"providing the plans have not changed and a copy of the surveyor’s report for location of lot corners is provided. There will be no additional fee.” Ells thanked the City for information provided to support the application for a building permit for a single family structure across the street east from the tennis court. DEMOLITION PROJECT: An email from Carothers (attached to office copy of the minutes) provided project information: Request to enter to inspect letter was sent to one property owner. Letter sent regarding timeline for removal of personal property from house on 1st Street. Court approval pending for approval to sell interest of one property.Buyer plans to clean up property and attempt to rehabilitate house. Adams will contact Carothers regarding current information for other properties under current review. Discussion included a slight possibility of a potential “burn” of a dilapidated property following asbestos check. CLEAN-UP: Carothers reported (email) - No progress on one property and the matter will be set for trial. Now in position to file a motion in District Court for another property. City-Wide Spring Clean-Up day was set for Wednesday, April 19th and timely notification will follow to residents. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE: Carothers (per email) double checking a few things under Federal Cable Act, and will be forwarding the revised ordinance tomorrow. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: Pike will follow up with Dean Cole with information about previously purchased playground equipment and mulch venders. Repair rather than replacement was discussed as a possibility for the “roll” house and other park equipment. It was noted (email) from H.McKinney about the possibility of special needs equipment (information thru Eric Crouch, former Husker football player. ) Email attached to office copy of minutes. Other: Hughes brought up the rough road (north side approach) at the bridge by the City Park, and Don Schuller will be contacted (Sedlacek) for clarification of responsibility, correction options, guidelines. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/ALTERNATE FUNDING PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:32 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 7, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session) 

February 7, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held 7:00 PM, February 7, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Council President Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ABSENT: Mayor Meyer, Council member Riensche OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Milton Pike, Heather McKinney, Dean Cole, Cindy Rutan, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, Derek Kostal, Carol Hughes, Fairbury Journal News Associate 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 (Reedy ), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the January 17, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,020.24; Payroll - $ 5,494.53; Beatrice Daily Sun - $63.20; Beatrice Iron and Metal - $20.60; Black Hills Energy - $45.36; Blobaum and Busboom (Examination of Financial Records) - $3,620.00; Farmers Cooperative - $63.84; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $134.77; Municipal Supply - $131.25; NE Dept of Revenue (51C) - $657.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $301.84; NE Rural Water Association - (Membership) - $200.00; One-Call Concepts - $1.18; Milton Pike -(Telephone Comp.) -- $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $29.20; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,515.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,110.00;Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (tower) - $841.66; Wymore Oil Company - $144.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $17,478.67. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: No new information. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Arrangements (including use of Schlake equipment), are being lined up for May demolition of designated structures. CLEAN-UP: No improvement noted on one property. Another is nearing the scheduled court date. Carothers brought to attention of members a “mini-landfill” situation developing and whereat occupants are dwelling in violation of City mandate (without having public utilities). Carothers will draft a letter requesting cleanup of the mini landfill situation, as well as evacuation of the premises. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2023-1/ REVISION: Carothers went through the proposed ordinance, indicating each clause he recommended to add, delete or change (as: dealing with rate structure, insurance, scope and restrictions), and a motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and 3-0 affirmative vote followed to authorize Carothers to present changes to Zito to solicit their agreement so that the final document can be drafted for approval of both parties. A copy of the proposed ordinance is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. STREET SIGN GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS, AS AVAILABLE: $1,473 grant was not awarded to the City due to “no resources available.” FAIRBURY JOURNAL NEWS: PUBLICATION OF CITY NOTICES: Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved future publication of minutes and all public notices in the Fairbury Journal News. REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE: HEATHER MC KINNEY: McKinney asked for clarification of 6-340 MISDEMEANORS; UNLICENSED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES, specifically in regard to if it applied equally to commercial and residential properties. Carothers explained that residential and commercial properties not associated with vehicle repair/maintenance/sales were equal in compliance requirements with 6-340, but businesses dealing with vehicle repair/maintenance/sales are evaluated by separate criterion, but certainly not exempt from scrutiny. 20X20 CITY PARCEL FOR MOWER SHED: OPAT - REX ADAMS: Initially, Adams requested permission to have the OPAT portable mower shed (10x16) placed on City property on Broad Street at a location that would, due to size, require preparation and approval of a variance, and Carothers agreed to initiate paperwork and publication with the Fairbury Journal News, however; Employee Pike suggested it be placed on City property adjacent to City Hall. Adams indicated that it would be an even better location, thereby making the need for a variance hearing unnecessary. Other: Dean Cole presented information about grant requests for the City Park and Feit Memorial Park (Waterwise/Gage County Foundation, for which he solicited consideration for park equipment, benches, public bathroom, etc. to at least in part comply with an upcoming March grant deadline, and considerations (Game and Parks) - Land Water Resource Trail fund (May 5, 10AM review). Although members could not debate particulars, they were given handouts (budget table) and information to enrich the discussion of the Blue Springs City Park Project 2023 when it is on the agenda at the next regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. There being no further business, a motion was made by Reedy at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 21, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

January 17, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held 7:00 PM, January 17, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Milton Pike, Curt Hagerman, Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, Curt Hagerman, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn, Derek Kostal , Carol Hughes, Dean Cole 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 (Sedlacek ), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the January 3, 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) - 108.25; Payroll - $2,753.31; Beatrice Daily Sun - $59.15; Beatrice Iron/Metal - $45.60; Constellation Energy - $18.58; Johnny’s Welding - $151.34; NE Dept. of Revenue (Charitable Gaming - Late Charge 51C) - 45.35; Norris Public Power - $1,076.19; One-Call Concepts - $2.40; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $27.70; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $719.73; Windstream - $85.07; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $1,066.31; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,421.98.. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Preliminary application has been submitted for the City by Gilmore and Associates. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : No new applications were submitted. TIF applications were provided by Carothers (for future applicants). DEMOLITION PROJECT: R. Adams initiated conversation about the Thomas Grant awarding period and the availability of Schlake excavating equipment. CLEAN-UP: One property owner has a week before trial date. Another property owner has a pending District Court date. Kostal noted that a future public awareness notice regarding vehicles in violation of City ordinance might include contact information for Beatrice Scrap and procedure and title surrender qualifications. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2023-1/ REVISION: Carothers brought suggested changes to the Zito provided ordinance to the attention of members, and requested members to review them and be prepared at the next meeting to provide input. When all issues are determined, Carothers will provide a copy to Zito for their review/input/acceptance. STREET SIGN GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS, AS AVAILABLE: No new information. OPAT/REX ADAMS - STREET CLOSING FOR JUNE 3 TENNIS COURT USE FOR FUNDRAISER: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), and 3-0 affirmative vote approved the closing of ‘A’ Street from Lincoln to Broad for the June 3, 2023 “Blues, Brats, Beer in Blue Springs” OPAT fund raiser, which will also have a cornhole tournament at the Tennis Court, and bike rides, etc. GULLY DESIGN PLAN: DEAN COLE// URBAN FORESTRY: DEAN COLE: Cole provided handouts which included the following(with full copy attached to the office copy of the minutes for review upon request): Top soil - fill dirt, plant materials, trees, seeding information, for grant funds amounting to a low estimate of $3,472 and potential $5,000, location sketch, and tree listing, as well as in-kind work/materials (City) - backhoe, planting labor, mulch (wood chips) tree removal). Also specifics, as: remove 6 trees, replace with hardwoods, evergreens, land filling west of bridge, - form a “green space,” restore ATV path. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote in favor of Cole taking the plan to the next level, and for Cole to act as the “lead agency” to take the project to completion (April 2023- April 2024). Cole noted that Urban Forestry is “interested in working with the small community of Blue Springs”, and plans will include potential planting along Broad Street, Walnut, and ‘A’, and members approved Cole to give permission on behalf of the City for a tree inventory which is an initial step in the restoration process. OTHER: R. Adams suggested that city members give some thought to initiating a half percent City sales tax in the future (next election - 2 years). NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2023-1/ REVISION STREET SIGN GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS, AS AVAILABLE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:57 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 7, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

January 3, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held 7:00 PM, January 3, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman 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), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the December 20, 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) - $2,700.48; Payroll - $4,230.29; Beatrice Daily Sun - $93.58; Beatrice Ready Mixed - $188.44; Howell Automotive - $69.11; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $351.00; NE U.C. Fund - $1.23; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $30.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $110.00; Temps Disposable Service (Mandatory ) - $2,509.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Christmas Shut-off broken water line - reimbursable by customer) - $75.00; TOTAL CLAIMS 10,388.13. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Application process underway. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications for consideration. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Adams suggested identification of timeline of Spring projec for information purposes for property owners and project furtherance, including Thomas Grant application schedule, and availability of Schlake demolition equipment, and Adams will make contacts as necessary to acquire this information. CLEAN-UP: Adams provided location and estimated count (no less than 80 conservative) of junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles, semi trailers, campers, etc. within the City, and pros and cons were discussed about need and action preferred/or necessary for eventual elimination of infractions. Discussion determined that a copy of the relevant ordinance be mailed to all addresses, in hopes of increasing awareness/stimulating interest/encouraging action for removal prior to springtime initiation of formal identification/action requests/legal address as may result. Secondary procedure will be discussed with the City Attorney at the next Regular meeting. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2022-6/ REVISION: It was noted that fiber optic project will be complete in approx. 6 months. Contract/Resolution discussion will begin based on changes Carothers deems necessary for the best interest of the City. This will be addressed at the next Regular meeting. Other: Adams provided information about submission for grant funds for the replacement of 38 ($1,400) street signs (A & Broad). Compliance with grant submission has been met, and results will be shared with members as becomes available. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2023-1/ REVISION STREET SIGN GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS, AS AVAILABLE There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 17, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

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)