May 7, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 p.m., May 7th, 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, and Riensche Absent: Council Member Sedlacek Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Employee Pike, Verlyn Dodge, Derek Kostal, Steve Borgman, Southern School Representative (Dave) Notice of the meeting/ hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the meeting/ hearing 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 an advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the meeting/ hearing. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 16th, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue (941) - $2,149.77; Payroll - $6,015.76; Abbott's Portable - $40.00; Black Hills Energy - $68.72; E.P. Electric Pump - $750.00; Fairbury Journal News - $38.43 &: $82.58; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C)- $593.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N)- $316.00; Nebraska Public health Environmental Labs - $30.00; One-Call Concepts - $4 76; Milton Pike - (Tel) - $25.00; Postmaster - $242.00; Security First Bank- (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,629.00 & ( Clean-Up Day) - $1,013.61; Willet & Carothers - $1,388.40; Milford Woutzke (Tel) - $25.00; Wymore, City of - (tower) - $819.88; Wymore Oil Co. - $112.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,399.41 PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC.: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers, Justin Johnson to do five asbestos testings on 5-17-24. Second hearing date to be set regarding an eviction process.. Carothers to solicit permission from owners to keep out-buildings at one property. A trailer has been demolished. Plans are in the works to knock down the house close to pallets business and to, as circumstances permit, arrange for the burning of the adjacent house.. CLEAN UP /VEHICLES: Carothers will file tomorrow on three properties. One property has been checked for asbestos and a roll-off, as is available, is being scheduled. Two properties are under scrutiny for an action plan. Carothers will draft letters for signature of the City Clerk, CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING: Reedy will contact the service provider - Tiemann, once again for an evaluation and cost analysis of the needed areas. PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY: Following discussion of several options, and upon the recommendation of Carothers, determination was made to vacate a portion of the alley which would include an easement to access the property for repairs of the sewer line, and members were in agreement for Carothers to draft necessary paperwork for consideration at the next Regular meeting. This would facilitate a better flow of activities at the lounge as well as protect City liability. SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ETC.: The representative for the school requested approval for the use of a temporary stop sign at the east end of the street at the crosswalk during school days from 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No opposition was voiced by members. Carothers will draft Ordinance # 477 for consideration at the next Regular meeting. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: Repairs being made on one of the pumps should be concluded in the very near future. Currently the system is running on one pump. ASHLEY LARSEN -SENDD- CDBG -OOR CONTRACT EXTENSION: Motion by Riensche, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the CDBG -OOR contract extension and mayoral signature on the same to promote and implement additional candidates into the program. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC. DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP /VEHICLES CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING PAPA B's (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE #477 LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neuman at 7:40 p.m. to adjourn. The minutes of the May 7th Regular meeting were read and approved May 21, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche

May 7, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 p.m., May 7th, 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, and Riensche Absent: Council Member Sedlacek Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Employee Pike, Verlyn Dodge, Derek Kostal, Steve Borgman, Southern School Representative (Dave) Notice of the meeting/ hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the meeting/ hearing 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 an advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the meeting/ hearing. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 16th, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue (941) - $2,149.77; Payroll - $6,015.76; Abbott's Portable - $40.00; Black Hills Energy - $68.72; E.P. Electric Pump - $750.00; Fairbury Journal News - $38.43 &: $82.58; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C)- $593.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N)- $316.00; Nebraska Public health Environmental Labs - $30.00; One-Call Concepts - $4 76; Milton Pike - (Tel) - $25.00; Postmaster - $242.00; Security First Bank- (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,629.00 & ( Clean-Up Day) - $1,013.61; Willet & Carothers - $1,388.40; Milford Woutzke (Tel) - $25.00; Wymore, City of - (tower) - $819.88; Wymore Oil Co. - $112.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,399.41 PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC.: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers, Justin Johnson to do five asbestos testings on 5-17-24. Second hearing date to be set regarding an eviction process.. Carothers to solicit permission from owners to keep out-buildings at one property. A trailer has been demolished. Plans are in the works to knock down the house close to pallets business and to, as circumstances permit, arrange for the burning of the adjacent house.. CLEAN UP /VEHICLES: Carothers will file tomorrow on three properties. One property has been checked for asbestos and a roll-off, as is available, is being scheduled. Two properties are under scrutiny for an action plan. Carothers will draft letters for signature of the City Clerk, CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING: Reedy will contact the service provider - Tiemann, once again for an evaluation and cost analysis of the needed areas. PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY: Following discussion of several options, and upon the recommendation of Carothers, determination was made to vacate a portion of the alley which would include an easement to access the property for repairs of the sewer line, and members were in agreement for Carothers to draft necessary paperwork for consideration at the next Regular meeting. This would facilitate a better flow of activities at the lounge as well as protect City liability. SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ETC.: The representative for the school requested approval for the use of a temporary stop sign at the east end of the street at the crosswalk during school days from 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No opposition was voiced by members. Carothers will draft Ordinance # 477 for consideration at the next Regular meeting. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: Repairs being made on one of the pumps should be concluded in the very near future. Currently the system is running on one pump. ASHLEY LARSEN -SENDD- CDBG -OOR CONTRACT EXTENSION: Motion by Riensche, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the CDBG -OOR contract extension and mayoral signature on the same to promote and implement additional candidates into the program. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC. DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP /VEHICLES CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING PAPA B's (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE #477 LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neuman at 7:40 p.m. to adjourn. The minutes of the May 7th Regular meeting were read and approved May 21, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche

April 2, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, April 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 ABSENT: Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Derek Kostal, Dean Cole, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, 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 March 19, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann ), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,149.75; Payroll - $4,588.74; Champlin Tire Recycling - $1,206.51; Fairbury Journal-News - $54.73; 5 H Repair, LLC - $125.00; League of Nebraska Municipalities - Utilities Section (Pike Workshop) - $65.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $316.00; NE U.C. Fund - $47.62; One-Call Concepts - $2.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,598.00; Winwater - $1,935.84;Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Company - $20.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,214,55. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): After recommendation for passage/approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission (meeting 4/2 - 6:30 PM - City Hall), building permit application #24-3 for Tom Barker for a new home was addressed by Mayor and Council, with the following outcome: Motion for approval (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos inspection lined up (per Carothers) for several houses in the demolition program Then wait for results for remediation. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Pre-trial conference scheduled for one individual. Carothers will draft a letter to one property owner with a nuisance violation. Plans regarding discarded tires; after discussion of many options and preventative measures. (Per Meyer) - Put up sign to prohibit dumping. Camera was suggested (Meyer) but no decision was made at this time. Per information from Dodge, “Beatrice Dump will take tires for a fee… Each: $5, $10 on rim, more for semi/larger tires.” No opposition was voiced regarding Employee Pike “accumulating to a total of ten, and then taking them to Beatrice.” CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING: Anticipated service providers are “very busy” already. Reedy will make a contact call for determination of a remaining possibility. CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK: Will be removed from the agenda while Reedy continues review and information gathering. CITY TREE PROGRAM(S) - (DEAN COLE): Cole covered information regarding last year’s tree assessment, including parks, which was done at no charge for the City. (State Forestry) They would be willing to go over the assessments and make recommendations. State Wide Arboretum is interested in working with small communities, to take out, trim, replace trees. Both have funds available. State-Wide Arboretum (11 million); State Forestry (1 million) - with their program requiring “no fund match.” Cole indicated that the deadline for that would be May 24th, and suggested a meeting soon since they are very interested and willing to meet with the Council to discuss the next steps (about 45 minutes to a hour for information and Q & A. Members were in agreement to set an Open meeting at City Hall for 6PM on April 16th - open quorum for trees. Cole went on to provide input regarding setting priorities for the beautification of the community and the implementation of a 5 & 10 year plan. He stressed that there are many opportunities for grants that go beyond State/Federal, as the possibility of funds from local organizations as well as foundations (Morris, Thomas, Eisenhauer), and the establishment of fundraisers to address putting a permanent toilet in Feit Memorial Park, showers for campers, and said there was an anonymous donor who was interested in providing a bench. SIGNAGE(MAY INCLUDE ORDINANCE REVIEW/CHANGE): FEIT MEMORIAL PARK - PAINTING/REPLACEMENT/NEW/and OTHER ACTIVITIES: Ordinance # 476 will be drafted to address specific circumstances, as cost for electrical hookup, cost without electrical hookup, etc. Neumann will notify Cecelia Seachord who offered to donate paint to be used by Derek Kostal for the park sign. Reedy continues to work on the creation of another new sign for Feit Park. A motion was made (by Reedy), second (by Neumann) and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to arrange for a portable toilet again from April -August. ORDINANCE #475 - CAMPER PERMANENT OCCUPANCY, APPROVAL/OR/THREE READING: Input received from Sedlacek prior to the meeting was added to the conversation, and the result was to add terminology to the draft to address “special circumstances, which might include, among other possibilities, campers on construction sites for new homes. HJP PEST CONTROL - ANNUAL SPRAYING (9 SPRAYING DATES BETWEEN MAY 21 AND SEPT 10 - DISCOUNTED PRICE $2419.20 ): No opposition was raised to continuing with the HJP Pest Control (Seasonal) spraying for mosquitoes. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING NEW SIGNAGE, AS WELL AS PAINTING FEIT MEMORAL PARK SIGN (LETTERS/SIDES ALSO?) PAINT TO BE DONATED BY CECELIA SEACHORD/PAINTING DONE BY DEREK KOSTAL ORDINANCE #475 - CAMPER PERMANENT OCCUPANCY, APPROVAL/OR/THREE READINGS ORDINANCE # 476 - CAMPING REGULATIONS There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:05 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 16, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

March 19, 2024 An Emergency meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 19th day of March, 2024 at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy ABSENT; Council members Riensche, Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike Notice of a regular meeting/hearing was also 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. Emergency Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Meyer. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) and vote (3-0 affirmative, which includes vote of Mayor) to approve as sent the minutes for the March 5, 2024 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative, which includes vote of Mayor) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $92.78; Payroll - $2,838.90; Black Hills Energy - $75.69; Fairbury Journal News - $61.53; Lauby Plumbing - $50.93: Norris Public Power - $1,088.42; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./ Wtr Sample) - $30.45; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Postmaster - $242.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; SENDD (Membership/Housing) - $360.00; Visa - $577.34; Mike Warren - (Chain) - $30.00; Westlake Ace Hardware - $14.39; Windstream - $96.65; TOTAL CLAIMS : $5,629.08. NEXT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK CITY TREE PROGRAM(S) - (DEAN COLE) SIGNAGE: FEIT MEMORIAL PARK - PAINTING/REPLACEMENT/NEW ORDINANCE #475 - CAMPER RESIDENCY Motion (Neumann) at 7:05 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Emergency Meeting were read and approved April 2, 2024. Mayor Lonnie D. Meyer City Clerk: Katherine A Roche.

March 5, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, March 5, 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, Derek Kostal, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, Jodi Adams, Deb Dorn, 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 February 20, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,591.17; Payroll - $4,588.74; American Legal Publishing (Code Books update) - $753.90; Fairbury Journal - News - $61.53; Johnny’s Welding - $175.50; NE Dept of Revenue (Charitable Gaming - Late Penalty) - $32.51; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $379.00; One-Call Concepts - 1.98; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - (Box Rent) - $100.00; Security First Band (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,574.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,682.00; Winwater - $46.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Company - $32.50; TOTAL CLAIMS $13,123.83. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Inspections are pending. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: April pre-trial conference for one individual. Filing pending on three properties - Repeated correspondence to one property owner to advise of party interested in purchasing property. Three campers noted within the municipality wherein people are dwelling. Carothers to draw up an ordinance (# 475) to address restrictive factors, and available at the next regular meeting for review. City Wide Spring Clean-up scheduled for April 24, 25, and contact with service providers and notification to public to follow in a timely fashion. CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING: Sedlacek to make one contact for needs assessment/pricing. County not available. Per, Sedlacek, next week contact will be made with Pike (Tiemann) for needs assessment/pricing. CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK: Continued assessment, a limestone sign a possibility (Reedy). APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the annual audit as provided. STRATEGY/PLAN FOR STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT/REPAIR: Study underway to determine what might be fixed, repainted, and recommended replacements (Prices for new signs $100 ea). Poles, brackets, etc. extra. OPAT (per Rex Adams) is willing to pay for some replacement street signs, including Ball field signs (approx. $85.00 each, and break-away poles at $112.00). This will be clarified further as need is identified. Neumann reported that Cecelia Seachord would be willing to donate paint for the Feit Memorial Park sign (Letters/sides also?) Other: Adams commended employee Pike and others involved on the “great job” done at the Schmidt demolition site. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK ON-GOING STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT/REPAIR CITY TREE PROGRAM(S) - (DEAN COLE) PAINTING FEIT MEMORAL PARK SIGN (LETTERS/SIDES ALSO?) PAINT TO BE DONATED BY CECELIA SEACHORD There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:32 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 19, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

February 20, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, February 20, 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, Connie Mewes, Jodi Adams, Rex Adams, Deb Dorn, Deb Malchow, Mary Ells, Robert Harrison 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 February 6, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Nebraska Dept. of Rev (10) - $103.24; Payroll - $2,929.65; Black Hills Energy - $90.79; EMC Insurance - $321.00; Fairbury Journal-News - $39.19; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air- $42.11; League of Ne Municipalities - Utilities (Pike Workshop) - $65.00; NE Dept of Revenue (50G) - $100.00; Norris Public Power - $1,239.08; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) - $30.95; Postmaster - $242.00: Roehr’s Machinery - $138.65; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $1,411.66; Windstream - $96.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 6,904.97. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): After recommendation for passage by the Planning & Zoning Commission, two applications for building permits (24-1 - Deb Malchow, and 24-2 Robert Harrison) were reviewed by Mayor and Council, after which a motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved 24-2 Harrison, and a motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved 24-1 Malchow. Mewes cited incidents wherein people have completed building projects without applying for permits, and also suggested that the meeting agenda for the Mayor and Council be posted on the website to encourage community attendance at the meetings. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing for several houses determined. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN: This matter has been completed/purchase closed. Contact to be made with Midwest Process servers for notice to terminate tenancy (d/l April 1). CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Complaints filed in district court for three individuals Inoperable vehicles (6) added to the list. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: Sedlacek to make contact for on-site evaluation of needs. Evaluation of armor coating needs also possible. CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK: No new information. PARKS, ETC, (DEAN COLE): Cole spoke about the tree survey of Blue Springs, the Cemetery, and the Parks. He indicated that Graham Herst would be willing to come down to assist with a City plan related to “Greening America” - for planting trees, and the creation of a 5 to 10 year plan for moving forward with various aspects of the tree program, perhaps with Shafer, Pinkerton, Kindler utilized for additional program support. Cole also shared information about the creation of a focus group which ideally would include the Mayor, one Council member, and key members of the community. Cole volunteered to help with grant applications, as to help arrange for a licensed arborist to address the needs of older trees (on city property only). A motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved inviting Graham Herst and initiating a focus group. No cost is associated with that endeavor. Also, Peterson (associated with Gage County Foundation) could be instrumental for city efforts of fund raising, also federal funds might become available.. And perhaps our small community might serve as a model. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT STRATEGY/PLAN FOR STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT/REPAIR 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 March 5, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

February 6, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, February 6, 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, Rex Adams, 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 January 16, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,338.38; Payroll - $6,015.76; Black Hills Energy - $77.83; Fairbury Journal-News - $45.02; Johnny’s Welding - $121.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $312.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $322.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,495.61; City of Wymore (Tower/Hydrants) - $1202.47 and $2,267.39; ; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Company - $131.00; Wymore Super Foods - $6.94; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 15, 470.40. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN: All necessary signatures (Small Estate Affidavit) are in place for City to close on property (after new payoff amounts on judgments are noted) -- on Monday (2/12) or Tuesday 2/13). CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: No new information. ½% CITY SALES TAX/RESOLUTION 2024-01: Mayor Meyer spoke against “further burden to taxpayers.” Sedlacek spoke of anticipated “increased future cost of running the City.” Reedy noted “less funds from Keno.” After discussion, motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), reading of the resolution, and a 4-0 affirmative vote determined that Resolution 2024-1 for 1% sales tax be put before the qualified electors at the next primary election. VOTING BY WARDS VS. AT-LARGE/RESOLUTION 2024-2: After discussion, motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), reading of the resolution, and a 4-0 affirmative vote determined that Resolution 2024-2 be put before the qualified electors at the General election on November 5, 2024. KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT RENEWAL (EXPIRES 2/16/24): Members discussed renewal of the Lottery Operator Agreement with term lengthened to the standard five years. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), and a vote of: Sedlacek -Yes, Reedy - Yes, Riensche - No, and Neumann - Yes, approved renewal of agreement for the extended term. CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET (Reedy): Discussion included areas where notification/changes would need to be made to change Broad Street to Chamberlin Avenue: Police, Fire Department, 911, Utilities, Post Office, Court House, questionnaire to Broad Street addressees. Adams suggested contact be made with County/State to determine authority for change. Neumann suggested that the City Park might be a better option for name change. Meyer said he is “not on board” to make a street name change. Benefit and determination of cost were discussed. Reedy will further research the situation. OTHER: a new (blue) softball sign was discussed (OPAT donating funds, and a Tourism grant mentioned as a possibility, and relocation of the existing sign. 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 CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:22 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 20, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)