October 3, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, October 3, 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 Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Steve Borgman, Ronnie Rainey, Verlyn Dodge, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes Notice of the Hearing/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 the minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,390.37; Payroll -$4,112.81; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Fairbury Journal News - $96.10; Postmaster (Certified Letters) - $23.70; DAS State Acctg.- Central Finance (Clerk Training) - $50.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $341.00; NE One-Call Concepts - $9.56; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $29.20; Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $10.67; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $45.66; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,628.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,224.25; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 11,186.32. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): There were no new applications. Rex Adams brought a worrisome situation, and expressed concern that the property owner apply for a building permit and review of safety standards in the situation. Carothers identified City adoption of building code options/conditions/ problems. No decisions were made at this time. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Preparations continue for demolition/burn of project structures. Adams noted that a second Summerfield house is planned in 2024. A structure built in 1857 was discussed with regard to potential salvage planned by owner Many options are being considered. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements: Carothers provided copies of drafted agreements. A few changes, primarily date) were made to the original draft. The closing was changed to November 1. The City will pay the legal fees. Owner is to pay one half of title insurance to acquire a good title). OPAT has $1,000 payment in place with Carothers for occupant upon vacation of property. Owner is to contact Carothers to arrange an appointment whereat both agreements might be signed at the law office. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Determinations were made for letters to be sent as well as discussion with property owners who have come forward with questions about the nature of needed clean-up procedure. Letters already sent and legal actionin places were discussed. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike: Pike is to continue research to determine best option. Pike will evaluate the situation and come forward with suggestions for determination of the best choice for City use and economics. Council Approval of Keno Lounge Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License for Oct 22 - Cornhole Tournament: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy ), 4-0 affirmative vote to recommend issuance of Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License for October 22 (alternate October 29) for Cornhole Tournament. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 17 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

September 19, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, September 19, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Council President Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Hearing/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 the minutes of the September 5, 2023 -- 2023-2024 Budget meeting and the September 5, 2023Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: NE Dept. of Revenue (94) - $25.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (20) - $110.33; Payroll - $2,646.25; Black Hills Energy - $88.42; Blobaum & Busboom - (Prelim. Budget Prep.) - $1,500.00; Fairbury Journal- News -(Budget Hearing) - $76.00 & $66.03; Farmers Cooperative - $114.83; Norris Public Power - $1,030.27; One-Call Concepts - $8.80; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $29.20; Postmaster - $234.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $862.75; Willet & Carothers - $820.00; Windstream - $89.77; City of Wymore (Tower) - $853.15; Wymore Fertilizer - $60.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,669.80. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000: Sedlacek gave “kudos” to Rex Adams of OPAT for his interactions for a positive result. Copies of proposed agreement were provided by Attorney Carothers - for members to review. Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote accepted/approved the Real Estate Purchase Agreement as drafted. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Three certified letters were determined for tall weeds. Five days after receipt of letter was determined as the deadline for compliance. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. SEWER/WATER TAP FEES (ORDINANCE # 474): Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings Motion (Neumann ), second (Riensche) to approve/accept Ordinance # 474, followed by reading and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept ORDINANCE NO. 474. (PER): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TAP FEES FOR WATER HOOK-UPS; TO INCREASE THE WATER TAP FEE FROM $50.00 TO $250.00 FOR 3/4 BY 5/8 INCH METER; TO ESTABLISH A NEW TAP FEE FOR A ONE INCH OR LARGER METERS OF $250.00 PLUS THE ACTUALCOST OF THE METER; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN: Determination followed suggestion by Neumann that the street signs to be replaced/repaired would be only those missing or damaged. EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike: Pike indicated that the City should consider selling the tractor currently in inventory. Skid loader lease (Sedlacek) was suggested. Pike stated that a skid loader would not be as handy and potentially not as long-term cost effective for the City, and suggested purchasing another tractor. Sedlacek suggested cab with heat/air. Neumann suggested Pike contact dealers and determine what he could “live with.” Council Approval (following Committee - Riensche, Sedlacek approval) of Project 6 & 8 Owner-Occupied Grant 21-HO-36036 : Motion (Reedy ), second (Neumann ), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve by Council Project 6 & 8 - Owner-occupied Grant 21-HO-36036. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike There being no further business, a motion was made byRiensche at 7:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 3 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

BUDGET HEARING MINUTES September 5, 2023 The Budget Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 5th day of September, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal - News newspaper on August 30, 2023. 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. Roll Call: Board Members Present: Mayor: Lonnie Meyer, and Council : Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek Board Members Absent: Council member Reedy Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes The budget hearing was opened at 7 PM, September 5, 2023. : Motion (Sedlacek), Second (Riensche), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote) Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Attorney Andrew Carothers made a presentation outlining the key provisions of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes, 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 Sedlacek, seconded by Riensche, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to adjourn the budget hearing at 7:20 PM. The Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was opened: Motion (Neumann), Second (Riensche), followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) - at 7:21 PM on the 5th day of September , 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal - News newspaper on August 30, 2023. Attorney Andrew Carothers presented the information related to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related resolution # 2023-2 was prepared. The floor was opened for public comment on the tax levy. 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 7:39 PM by motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek). Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 5, 2023 Following the 2023-2024 Budget Hearing, the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:42 PM, September 5, 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, Rex Adams, Employee Mike Pike, Carol Hughes Notice of the Hearing/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 meeting was published in the Fairbury Journal - News on August 30, 2023. 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 (Sedlacek), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote opened the Regular Meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 15th Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) , 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,952.65; Payroll - $5,610.78; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Black Hills Energy - $43.94; Fairbury Journal - News - $64.17; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $278.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $23.39; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $21.45; Security First Bank -(Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,660.13; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp) - $5.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 10,879.51. A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Sedlacek to increase the total restricted fund authority a by an additional 1%. A 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) followed to pass the motion. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to approve the 2023-2024 Budget as presented. Resolution 2023-2 setting the property tax request was read. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to approve/accept Levy Setting Resolution 2023-2. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : No new applications. A second request will be made for Curt Hagerman’s resignation from the P& Z. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One house has been approved for a controlled burn with the Fire Department to complete necessary paperwork. Two houses remain under consideration for controlled burn. ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000: Public Hearing was opened, per motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), and 3-0 affirmative vote. Discussion ensued regarding asbestos testing, OPAT $1,000 donation to speed evacuation of resident, City Acquisition from Raineys for $5,500, all necessary paperwork to be put in place, and Mid-October potential scheduling. The Public Hearing was closed by motion (Sedlacek), second Riensche, and a 3-0 affirmative vote and the meeting was returned to regular session. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Carothers advised of letters sent, to be sent, and legal actions taken. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: REVIEW OF PLANS/RESULTS, FUND TRANSFERS: Contractual payment in compliance with Budget stipulations will be made when work is completed and billed. SEWER/WATER TAP FEES (ORDINANCE # 474): No new information. STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN: No new information. RESOLUTION 2023-1 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2023 TO NEBRASKA BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 2023: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann) followed by reading, and then a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek). EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike: Pike was requested to compile a list of present City Equipment that can be liquidated. Lease/rental options are being considered as well., as well as continued Purple Wave purchase opportunities as might come up. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000 CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. SEWER/WATER TAP FEES (ORDINANCE # 474) STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 19 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 15, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 PM, August 15, 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: Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Employee Mike Pike, Verlyn and Karen Dodge Notice of the Hearing/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 August 1, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $112.41; Payroll - $2,612.78; Fairbury Journal-News - $48.36; Ryan Holtsclaw - $160.00; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $40.89; League of Nebraska Municipalities (Membership) - $386.00; Norris Public Power - $1,008.93; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $6.78; O’Reilly Automotive - $37.41; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $731.72; Windstream - $89.77; TOTAL CLAIMS: -- $5,290.05. CONTINUED DISCUSSION: SETTING LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET: New valuations will not be available until August 20, 2023. Based on current values/but subject to notification of significant evaluation changes and advisement for change of accountant (Blobaum/Busboom), a motion was made (Sedlacek), seconded (Reedy), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to leave levy at current percentage. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property has been returned to the demolition project list, and designated for consideration of City acquisition ($5,500) {Public Hearing Acquisition plans added to next agenda}. An OPAT initiated contact prompted parties to agree to declare agreement between them void and the occupant to vacate the property. Carothers will prepare the two-party declaration for signatures, and also obtain written consent for asbestos inspection of the premises. Another property is under consideration for addition to the demolition list . CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES-LETTERS SENT BY ATTORNEY: Five letters were designated for clean-up infractions. Follow-up continues on previously drafted letters. (2). Verlyn Dodge expressed interest in development of a new section of town (duplex/new homes), and pursuit of property ownership identification and purchases. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: REVIEW OF PLANS/RESULTS, FUND TRANSFERS: (Project Total - $55,014) Project initiation is anticipated in October/November. Review will be conducted to evaluate fund totals and determine transfers between departments to finance the undertaking. SEWER/WATER TAP FEES: Discussion resulted in determination for Attorney Carothers to draft documentation (Ordinance # 474) to set the Sewer tap fee at $50, and the Water tap fee at $250.00 (up to 5/8 -3 / 4- / plus actual cost of meter if above). STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN: A data base (quantities/prices) will be established for sign replacement needs (to replace black/white signs - (Midwest - supplier), and caps, posts, as may be required. EQUIPMENT - (REF: INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR, BUSH HOG) - (PIKE): Pike described limitations of City tractor. A suggested price for a replacement unit was estimated: $3,000-$4,000, but with no options currently noted as available. Sedlacek suggested - “skid loader (lease). Prices will be researched and discussion will continue at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS 2023-2024 BUDGET HEARING: LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET Return to Regular Session: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000 CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: REVIEW OF PLANS/RESULTS, FUND TRANSFERS SEWER/WATER TAP FEES (ORDINANCE # 474) STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN RESOLUTION 2023-1 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2023 TO NEBRASKA BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 2023 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 September 5 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 1, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 PM, August 1, 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, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams. Verlys Dodge, J. Epp Notice of the Hearing/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 July 18, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue (941) - $1,916.46, Payroll - $4,239.95; Arbor Ink (Billing Cards) - $241.63; Blue River Area Agency on Aging (Handi-Van- Annual) - $687.50; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (Neapco Reassigned Donation for Car Show) $250.00 & $950.00 (City Donation - Car Show - Bounce House/Mechanical Bull); Fairbury Journal-News - $29.14; Ryan Holtsclaw (Contract Labor)- 160.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N- July) - $260.92;Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,542.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower + repair materials) - 1,835.37; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,197,97. PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION: SETTING LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET: Evaluations are anticipated to go up (residential market). Carothers advised evaluation/review to keep up on the issue. Debate will continue. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : No new applications for building permits. Due to moving outside of the community, Curt Hagerman gave verbal notice of his resignation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. He will be asked to submit a written resignation for the record. Also: NEW P & Z MEMBER CANDIDATES: The name of Verlys Dodge was submitted for membership. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the acceptance of Verlys Dodge as a new member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Attorney will send another round of letters . Trial for authorization of guardianship anticipated to conclude to move property sale (2 interested parties) forward to enable October-November clean-up (take down/or salvage as proves necessary). One property chosen by Fire Department for controlled burn. Other properties in the demolition projected are under consideration for controlled burns. Carothers will draft letter to one individual regarding request to inspect premises. Verlyn Dodge suggested members consider/evaluate a system of development on adjacent lots beginning with research into ownership identification. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Carothers agreed to take pictures in support of clean-up efforts. Adams will provide pictures also. Letters (by Carothers) will be sent for properties with junked vehicles. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: Adams suggested research into grant possibility and feasibility study of a splash pad on Blue Springs City property (“caters to daycare age children, enhances the community.”) Dean Cole continues to pursue opportunities/grants/areas of interest. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: STUDY OF “LINING” COST : COST CALCULATIONS/ FUND TRANSFERS: Sedlacek provided data: Cost $55,014 to do lining on 5 sections of previously evaluated line (clay pipe), with mobility cost of an additional $500, resulting in a motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote to proceed with the project. SEWER/WATER TAP FEES: Tap fees will be reviewed/discussed further when all members are present. STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT: A list will be made of signs that need to be replaced, as well as determinations of need for brackets, pole, etc. for decisions to be made potentially at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS CONTINUED DISCUSSION: SETTING LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: REVIEW OF PLANS/RESULTS, FUND TRANSFERS SEWER/WATER TAP FEES STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN 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 August 15 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

July 18, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 PM, July 18, 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: Rex Adams, Tom Creek, Mike Pike, Notice of the Hearing/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 July 5, 2023, Special 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) - $89.31; Payroll - $2,612.78; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Black Hills Energy - $44.48; EMC Insurance (Lift Station Increase) - $534.00; Fairbury Journal-News - $44.64; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $12.15; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $445.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $990.70; One-Call Concepts - $3.96; Postmaster - $234.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $478.40; Willet & Carothers - $ 500.00; Windstream - $89.77; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $1,867.55; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,141.74. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos considerations complete. Machine operation schedule under evaluation. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Pending input from Carothers following receipt of photographs (Adams), and determination of letters. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK/ DETERMINATION OF BRIDGE OWNERSHIP: Pending bridge inspection, with return to agenda at that time. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: STUDY OF “LINING” COST: Estimations were given on mobilization cost and per foot basis. Actual repair location and cost are both to be determined, and fund transfers to be authorized at the next Regular meeting. FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAR SHOW (STREET CLOSING/DONATIN REQUEST (TOM CREEK): Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to allow closing of the street from ‘A’ to Johnson for the Annual Car Show on August 12 - (with stipulations for customer parking at back of Barber Shop, and other as may apply (as Bank, ), as well as a donation of $950 from City authorized for the Bounce House and Mechanical Bull activity cost at the event. Also, City will send out Tractor Show Display notification to previous participants on record. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION: SETTING LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: STUDY OF “LINING” COST : COST CALCULATIONS/ FUND TRANSFERS SEWER/WATER TAP FEES STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PLANNING & ZONING - NEW MEMBER There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:23 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 1 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Heaing /RegularSession)

July 5, 2023 A Special meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 6:30 PM, July 5, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Council President Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Mayor Meyer, Council member Neumann OTHERS PRESENT: Notice of the Hearing/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 June 20, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,837.32; Payroll - 4,186.40; Fairbury Journal News- $69.44; Johnson Service Company - (sewer line clean/root remove) - $4,867.20; NE Dept of Revenue (941N - June) - $337.00; NE UC Fund - $9.47;Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $ 2,576.59; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $72.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,040.42. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK/ DETERMINATION OF BRIDGE OWNERSHIP JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: STUDY OF “LINING” COST FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAR SHOW (STREET CLOSING/DONATIN REQUEST (JOHN CREEK) There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 6:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Special meeting were read and approved July 18, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Special Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Special Session)