January 2, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, January 2, 2024, 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, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn, Rex Adams, J Parde, Verlyn Dodge, Derek Kostal, 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 December 19, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - 2,519.05; Payroll - $4,759.23; Beatrice Concrete - $63.08; Fairbury Journal - News - $97.89; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $303.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,615.00; Willet & Carothers - $2,942.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 13,404.25. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending actions: Consent for asbestos testing. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN : City acquisition still a possibility. One signature still pending; otherwise get started with asbestos testing/demolition plans. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court date pending for several individuals. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: Tiemann requested to price the project. ½% CITY SALES TAX: Attorney Carothers introduced Resolution 2024-01 for review. (Planned for the May 14th ballot, certification by March 1st. -- ½ % sales tax designated for general municipal purposes rather that for specific project (to pay off bonds) for a “sunset” project. ) Carothers indicated that he could get figures from the Department of Revenue as to how much revenue would be generated at the ½% rate. Sedlacek indicated he would like to see the figures first, and all members were in agreement. Carothers also indicated that it could go up to 1 ½ %. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL 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/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING ½% CITY SALES TAX/RESOLUTION 2024-01 VOTING BY WARDS VS. AT-LARGE/RESOLUTION 2024-2 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 January 16, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

December 19, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, December 19, 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, Rex Adams 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 December 5, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $99.44; Payroll - $2,857.66; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $846.58; Black Hills Energy - $70.41; Fairbury Journal-News - $72.54; Johnson Service Company - $54,219.00; Lauby Plumbing/ Heating/Air - $2.07; NDEE - Public Water Operators - $115.00 (1037/1V - Pike); Norris Public Power - $1,073.91; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $29.20; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Tatormade Concrete LLC - (Sidewalk-City Hall) - $2,800.00; Visa - $472.30; Windstream - $96.64; Wymore Super Foods - $208.92; TOTAL CLAIMS: $63,018.67. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Consent for asbestos testing not yet received for two locations . Consent was given by one property owner. Plan is to schedule all asbestos testing within the same timeline, if possible. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing arrangements: Since estate affidavit needs all sibling signatures and getting one signature could be difficult, an alternate avenue of action was discussed by members. Carothers indicated that an individual is interested in the property after City acquisition. Members discussed pros and cons of continuing along the path of acquisition, but recognized existing obstacles encountered (to get clear title) and leaned toward legal measures for gaining inspection which would move toward the City tearing the property down without City acquisition. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court date soon to be determined for one property owner, and no response to letters to others contacted. After the first of year, complaints will be filed. CITY ENGINEER (REPLACEMENT)/ Options to date: CES , JEO: Debate/decision delayed. No active projects at this time. Removed from agenda until need arises. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: Hosfelt pricing: $15,000 for 25 blocks. Primary concern area: 1st and 2nd Streets from A to Walnut, all of Walnut, A street from Broad to creek. Reedy volunteered to ride around with Mike to more clearly determine need, and Sedlacek will discuss a price for crack sealing with a second contractor - Tiemann. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL 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/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING ½% CITY SALES TAX There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 2, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

December 5, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, December 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, Reedy, Sedlacek ABSENT: Council Member Riensche OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Ronnie Rainey, JEO Representatives Viv Novotny and Terry Meier, 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 (Neumann), second (Reedy) , 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ) , 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct : Internal Revenue (941) - $2,360.54; Security First Bank - (Box Rent) - $35.00; Payroll - $7,058.15; Fairbury Journal News - $66.07; League of Nebraska Municipalities, Utilities Section - (Pike Workshops) - $130.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N - Nov.23) $343.00; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $4.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,639.33; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - (Tower) - $1,331.32; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14,067.79. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers has sent another round of letters. Authorization has been received for two demolition sites. No authorization has been received for two others . Rex Adams may be asked to make contact with individuals who have not given authorization. Asbestos testing is planned for January. Inspection by Bockman is a possibility for one property and eviction proceedings as may prove necessary. An individual has shown interest in limestone, with some cleanup included from a burn site. OPAT has demolition of a trailer added to their list. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing arrangements: Property Owner has signed authorization for payoff amount of liens (against the property) resulting from a judgment search, but amount(s) have not been verified. Closing date is anticipated to be next week, with same day check for final amount of all liens. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information was provided. CITY ENGINEER (REPLACEMENT)/ CES ENGINEERING, (DECISION?): No decision. JEO ENGINEERING (SEDLACEK): Viv Novotny - Client Relations Manager and Terry Meier, Community Development Specialist presented the overview and answered questions. Areas covered were: 85 years experience, based in Nebraska - 8 offices/Lincoln, Also in Iowa, Kansas. Charge state allowed amount for engineering/street superintendent for streets, water, sewer, trails, aquatic, flooding.; serve over 100 municipalities. Knowledgeable in USDA Rural Development, CDBG situations and variables. SIDEWALKS, FURTHER DISCUSSION AS REQUIRED: Has been arranged. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: Arrangements are in place for Employee Pike to meet with Jerry Hosfelt to discuss/arrange/plan/troubleshoot. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE WAGES AND BENEFITS: (Completed at 11/21/23 meeting: CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT (for Projects) : motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), followed by reading and 4-0 affirmative voteto to approve Keith Gilmore - S697A -/License #5721 of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE. (Jan 1 - Dec 31- 2023) per: (RESOLUTION 2023-3 (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 (Neumann ), second (Reedy ), 3-0 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) Included in the above motion ---which was: Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) , 3-0 affirmative vote for approval of the following: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Tim Sedlacek Included in the above motion -- which was Motion (Neumann ) , second (Reedy ) 3-0 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 (Sedlacek ), second (Reedy) , followed by 3-0 affirmative vote to keep employee benefits (excluding payroll) the same, and as listed below, and to apply an 8% increase to payroll for Milton Pike, Milford Woutzke and Linda Hohensee, resulting in the following amounts: Milton Pike $27.09 hourly and continuance of $25.00 monthly telephone compensation, Milford Woutzke $17.28 hourly and to increase his monthly telephone compensation to $25.00 , Linda Hohensee $64.80 monthly, and Katherine Roche monthly salary was increased to $1,356. Benefits remain as listed below: MILTON PIKE - Continuance of current policy regarding insurance. Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation, existing earned sick leave Comp time or OT Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas KATHERINE ROCHE Office Hours 7:30AM - 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 MILFORD WOUTZKE - Vacation - 3 wk. paid vacation., 96 hr. annual sick leave Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas OTHER To be established as needed. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL 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/closing arrangements. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CITY ENGINEER (REPLACEMENT)/ Options to date: CES , JEO CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING 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 December 19 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 21, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, November 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 Mike Pike, Verlyn Dodge, Rex Adams, Derek Kostal, Deb Dorn, Rob Peschel 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 November 7, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct : NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $122.60; Payroll - $2,717.89; Beatrice Iron/Metal - $105.00; Black Hills Energy - $65.85; DAS State Acctg - Central Finance (Clerk In-services) - $175.00; Fairbury Journal - News -$ 57.32; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $85.40; Norris Public Power - $999.43; Postmaster - $234.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $1,669.15; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; VISA - $701.48; Windstream - $96.64; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,084.76. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): Following recommendation for approval by P & Z Commission, motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), abstain (Reedy) -3-0 affirmative vote for approval of Building Permit #23-3 (Reedy -- Greenhouse). Applicant was notified of approval/fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeer Addition #006872000, Final arrangements: Per email from Carothers -- Two judgments against the property owner have transcribed to District court, so are liens against the property. Closing next week is anticipated when payoff amount is determined. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. CITY ENGINEER (REPLACEMENT)/ CES ENGINEERING: Rob Peschel, President of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 605 Broadway, Marysville, Ks 66508 introduced himself, provided a brief overview (Street, Sewer, Water - Civil, with another office in Great Bend, Ks., 25 year experience - streets, 20 years experience - watershed, dams, 25 years experience highways, floods, with Diller, Plymouth, Beatrice affiliations, and answered questions (Reedy) regarding area served, experience, and (Sedlacek ) about stance to be taken on existing (approved) projects in regard to collaborative efforts. Considerations will be given, with decision pending. YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT 2023/RESOLUTION 2023-3: Discussion, followed by motion (Riensche), second(Neumann), reading of the Resolution, and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Resolution 2023-3 -- Year End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2023 - Jan 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 - Keith Gilmore (Contract Consultant) - Superintendent’s License Number S-697, Class A; Engineer’s License Number E-5721. COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD - (FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPROVAL) OF BLUE SPRINGS OOR Projects # 005 --21-HO-36036/2021 OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION HOUSING PROGRAM: Discussion, followed by motion (Sedlacek), second(Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to acknowledge/document council recommendation for Award following recommendation of committee. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT LIST/RESOLUTION 2023-4: Not yet compiled. Employee Pike suggested delaying until Spring (tractor main source for cleaning streets) And he suggested consideration of upgrading the old dump truck in Spring as well. SIDEWALKS/STREETS (REEDY): Replacement of sidewalk leading to City Hall (and going east) (Contractor: Taylor pricing of $2,800) was discussed with motion by Riensche, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to proceed with the project. Sedlacek will make some calls (Lovell - Geneva one option) regarding pricing for subcontracting needed street sealing activity. OTHER: Adams noted (resulting from recent County meeting about bridges) that surveys were/are being conducted and Federal assistance solicited for replacement of the Blue River Bridge, which might include a walkway, and kayak landing in the park. Determination was made at the meeting that the City Park bridge falls under City responsibility, and it was suggested (Sedlacek) that the approach be repaired and the tonnage lowered. 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/closing arrangements. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CITY ENGINEER (REPLACEMENT)/ CES ENGINEERING, (DECISION?) SIDEWALKS, FURTHER DISCUSSION AS REQUIRED CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE WAGES AND BENEFITS 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 December 5 ,2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

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)