November 7, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, November 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, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek (arrived after meeting in session) ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Verlyn Dodge, Rex Adams, Ronnie Rainey, 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) , 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the Oct. 17, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) , 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,979.47; Payroll $5,434.32; Blue Valley Door Co. - $530.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $60.56; Farmers Cooperative - $17.97; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $292.92; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $3.58; Postmaster - $234.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Post. Reimb. Water Sample) - $29.20; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,668.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - (Tower) - $1,448.49; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,798.51; & from the CDBG checking account (Reference: Owner-Occupied - #21-HO-36036 --- SENDD - $1,593.75 (HA Invoices 15-21) and $5,227.50 (Housing Management Invoices 13-19 and $871.25 (Lead Based Paint Invoices 2-7); MIT Contracting Project # 6 - $24,999.00 and Project # 8 -$24,999.00., for a CDGB total of $57,690.50. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing being set up for two properties. Trees must be cleared for demolition or for controlled burn. In the event controlled burns can be done, the foundation may be removed after ash is removed. Not all consents have been acquired for one property. Another property is tentatively entered in the project for planned demolition in December. Carothers has sent letter/consent form to one property owner. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements.: Carothers did a title search. Determination was made that it was the only property in the deceased mother’s name. Carothers indicated that a small estate affidavit can be signed by the seller. Bockman can be contacted regarding asbestos, and demolition may be scheduled when title is clean and second party interest extinguished. Closing statement will be provided to City for the issuance of a check. Transfer to real estate will follow, and eviction of tenant as proves necessary. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Contact was made (letters/telephone) by Carothers in several circumstances to address ongoing clean-up infractions. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. To be removed from agenda and returned at such time as supportive information and an action plan is in place. RAISES (EMPLOYEES) - (Sedlacek): To be revisited in December. CITY ENGINEER (REPLACEMENT): Sedlacek is meeting with CES Engineering tomorrow on behalf of Wymore, and Pike to attend as well, whereat, by suggestion of Reedy, the CES representative be invited to attend the next meeting of Blue Springs Mayor and Council. EQUIPMENT (PIKE): Pike suggested selling new backhoe (limited usage , too big). Other equipment/materials were discussed and a plan suggested for sale on Purple Wave. Carothers asked for a list of items to enable him to draft a Resolution (#2023-4) to authorize sales. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CITY ENGINEER (REPLACEMENT)/ CES ENGINEERING YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT 2023/RESOLUTION 2023-3 COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD - (FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPROVAL) OF BLUE SPRINGS OOR Projects # 005 --21-HO-36036/2021 OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION HOUSING PROGRAM SIDEWALKS/STREETS (REEDY) 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 November 21 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

October 17, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, October 17, 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, Verlyn Dodge, Rex Adams, Heather McKinney, 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 (Riensche), second (Neumann) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the Oct. 3, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct -- Nebraska Department of Revenue (10) - $89.84; Payroll - $2,753.31; Abbott Portable Toilets - $250.00; Blue Valley Door - $142.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $62.83; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/A/C - $125.43; Nebraska Charitable Gaming - (51C) - $466.00; Norris Public Power - $1,032.00 ; Milton Pike (Tractor Reimb.) - $10,000; Roehr’s Machinery - $45.66; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) $55.00; Visa - $465.20; Windstream - $90.68; Wymore Public Library (Annual Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,327.95. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos inspections in process, with November completion anticipated. December - January demolition planned, which will include Fire Department burn of one property Saturday, Oct. 21 and planned Fire Department burn of three others as project proceeds. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements: Agreement has been signed between seller and buyer. A minor title issue is to be resolved by Carothers. It is understood that the occupant will receive $1,000 from OPAT at the time of evacuation. Should evacuation not transpire, there will be no $1,000 payment and the buyer (City) will begin eviction proceedings. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Application to sell the property has been drafted for one property, and property owner is to remove wanted materials from the property. If this is not done by November 1st, Carothers will draft nuisance notices to applicable individuals. If results of that action are not satisfactory, court filing against the owner will transpire. Carothers reported on other actions he had taken on other clean-up issues -- one property owner is slated for a December trial date. Carothers communicated with other property owners: spoke to one; will send nuisance notice to one occupant , in support of which Reedy will get the license plate number for Carothers. It was reported that Karen Dodge thanked all those involved with clean-up on one property. A courtesy clean-up letter will be drafted by the City Clerk for a property owner with a “blowing trash” issue. Carol Hughes volunteered to take pictures for Carothers of a nuisance infraction. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Purchase - Pike: Approval of the claim for $10,000 to Milton Pike for the Massey Ferguson MF1260-2001 tractor was included in the motion, second, approval of all meeting claims presented for payment. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION 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. RAISES (EMPLOYEES) - (Sedlacek) 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 November 7 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

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)