June 18, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, June 18, 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 (attended by telephone) OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Clifford Daklkoetter/Ms. Daklkoetter 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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct . NE Dept. of Revenue - 10) - $93.79; Payroll - $2,863.90; Black Hills Energy - $46.81; Fairbury Journal - News - $49.87; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement - Sales Tax) - $3,112.50; Justin Johnson - Johnson Asbestos Testing - $2,250.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $34.52; Norris Public Power - $1,011.85; One-Call Concepts - $3.16 and $15.00; O’Reilly Automotive - $35.94; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $17.70; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $999.25; Wind stream - $96.50; TOTAL CLAIMS FROM REGULAR CHECKING: $10,685.79; PLUS FROM CDBG ACCOUNT (Owner-Occupied Housing Grant) - to Cavapa Construction - $12,000.00 and to SENDD (Housing Admin 22-28; Housing Management 20-26, and Lead Base Paint 8-14) $10,384.50. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: (Locations: 321 W Broad, 205 N Saunders, 300 W 2nd, 213 W 1st, 510 E lst) Asbestos testing completed at five locations. Jared Epp (per Adams) to be available shortly with equipment for demolition. Tree removal will be necessary first for one location. One property was described as “good” for a controlled burn.Three other properties are considered good options for controlled burns as well, with the Fire Department initiating the required paperwork for each determined endeavor. One property occupant will be evicted with all arrangements being made for discontinuance of utilities - Black Hills Energy (Pike will call) , Norris Public Power (Carothers will contact) and in preparation for immediate beginning of the demolition process. One other house and one garage were described as needing inspection. ASBESTOS TESTING INVOICES (JUSTIN JOHNSON): Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche),followed by 3-0 affirmative vote for payment (included in claims above) for $2,250.00 (Locations: 321 W Broad, 205 N Saunders, 300 W 2nd, 213 W 1st, 510 E lst). CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Two cases continued for two weeks. Noticeable improvement was noted at one location and review will continue.Three properties need additional follow-up. CRACK SEALING BIDS: Adams described remaining cracks needing attention at area recently worked on. Reedy will contact Tiemann once again for a bid on future work. Pike will discuss expectations in a second project with the initial service provider. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT: Carothers called for further clarification, and the easement was described as “a general utilities easement from Walnut Street to the RR right of Way, 20’ wide." SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: Carothers expects to have the Ordinance drafted for the next Regular meeting. ALLEY BETWEEN BROAD AND FIRST, COMING OFF DOUGLAS: Daklkoetter described inconvenient situations of a vehicles being left parked in the alley and preventing his access from the alley to his property. Carothers will draft a letter to the individual regarding City Code. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK SEALING BIDS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477 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 July 2, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 4, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, June 4, 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, Deb Dorn, Devin Dorn, Steve Borgman 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), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct . Internal Revenue (941) - $2,570.32; Payroll - $7,588.51; Abbott Portable Toilets (Park) - $125.00; Blobaum & Busboom (Examination of Financial Records) - $4,500.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $59.91; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $379.00; NE Rural Water Association (Membership)_-$200.00; Nebraska U.C. Fund - $34.71; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.- Water Sample) - $30.95; Postmaster (Stamps) - $242.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,627.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $817.30; TOTAL CLAIMS: $24,979.70. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Update of current locations, including asbestos testing and “controlled burn vs. conventional demolition” information was provided by Carothers by email, which is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for review. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Update of current situations, including Court date of June 18th for two, progress reports, and planned nuisance notices was provided by Carothers by email, which is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for review. CRACK SEALING BIDS: No bids yet received. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT: Carothers indicated in email that he would proceed with paperwork when so advised. Members were in agreement for the process to begin and reaffirmed that decision with a motion (Reedy), second (Riensche) and a 3-0 affirmative vote. SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: To be addressed at the June 18th Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ASBESTOS TESTING INVOICES (JUSTIN JOHNSON) CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK SEALING BIDS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477 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 June 18, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

May 21, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, May 21, 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, 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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct -- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $105.69; Payroll - $2,838.90; Black Hills Energy - $53.78; Dawgs Sports Specialties (Feit Park sign) - $50.00; EMC Insurance - (Annual) - $18,802.65; Fairbury Journal - News - $105.25; Tony Lovell (6 blocks crack-sealing) - $7,500.00: Nationwide - (Annual Surety Bond) - $100.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (51C Late) - $59.87; Norris Public Power - $1,010.40; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. Water Sample) - $30.95; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $450.43; Windstream - $96.50; T0TAL CLAIMS: $ 31,259.42 and from Keno Proceeds Account to Papa B‘s Keno Lounge - (April/24) - $976.15. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing complete. 4 clean out of 5, plans “to burn” to follow. According to Adams, another excavator may be available to “fold houses into the basements” for burning. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Two cases continued. Timeline for one property extended. It was noted that one demolition site structure was still full of contents. Raccoon were found inside another. CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING: Payment for 6 blocks of crack sealing (completed) made to Tony Lovell (within claims for this meeting). Pike to identify streets in the worst condition for an extended program. He will confer with Lovell about “topping off” the completed streets and bidding another job. Reedy will contact Tiemann to request a bid also. Possible inclusions in the area are Walnut Street, Hazen Street. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT: No new information available. SCHOOL - PORTABLE;TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ORDINANCE # 477: No new information available. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: Options were discussed - new pump $20,723.50, repair old pump - $14,538.75, as well as additional costs of freight and installation, life expectancy and guarantees, and discussion was followed by a motion by Riensche, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve purchase of a new pump. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK SEALING BIDS 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 Riensche at 7:43 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 4, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

OPEN FORUM FOR CITY TREES Location: Blue Springs City Hall Date: April 16, 2024 Time: 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Meyer, Council Members Neumann, Riensche Others: Employee Pike, Presenters Dean Cole, Nebraska Forest Service Representatives Gregg Lemke and Graham Herbst, and Heather McKinney Notice of the 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 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 the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the meeting. AgendaTopics: Tree Inventory Analysis Report & Potential Application for Non- Match Grant Funds (ranging from $2,000 to $24,000) Areas covered: Ecosystem benefits, tree diversity (genus, age, canopy condition; community distribution, street trees, arboretum trees), And a summary of tree inventory recommendations. All topics were covered, with percentages and counts, and needs assessment as for tree removal of a number of potentially qualifying 16 City trees and 6 Park trees , replacement, trimming, stump removal. A copy of the Tree Inventory Analysis Report (attached to the office copy of the minutes ) is available for public viewing. Dean Cole has reviewed the situation with a local certified tree service (Nelson) and basic estimates were provided. It was related that, if grant funds are awarded (and the potential is good based on the fact that the City meets the qualifications of a deprived community), either One Property at a Time or the City could be designated to officiate grant activities. Grant application must be submitted by the 15th of May, preferably May 1st for optimal presentation of the grant application (Cole), and with the understanding that the qualifying party will initially pay the bills and be reimbursed by awarded grant funds. December 30th of 2025 has been designated as a completion date for activities. The meeting concluded at 7:05 p.m. The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:10 p.m., April 16th, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. Present: Mayor Meyer, Council Members Newman, Reedy, and Riensche Absent: Council Member Sedlacek Others Present: Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Heather McKinney, Employee Pike, Nebraska Forest Service Representatives Gregg Lemke and Graham Herbst 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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 2nd, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann, 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) $102.97; Payroll - $2,838.90; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $184.90; EMC Insurance - $3,595.35; Fairbury Journal-News - $29.15; HJP Pest Control (Annual mosquito spraying) - $2,419.20; Johnny's Welding-$56.06; Lauby Plumbing - $105.16; Municipal Supply - $124.62; Norris Public Power- $1,051.42; Milton Pike (postage reimbursement - water sample) - $30.95; Security First Bank-(Pike IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $581.81; Windstream- $96.50;City of Wymore (Tower and Individual) - $797.23; TOTAL CLAIMS - $12,069.22 AND: from the Keno Process Account to Papa B's Keno Lounge- $464 44. CITY TREES- DISCUSSION, DECISIONS, AS INDICATED BY THE OPEN FORUM MEETING (HELD PRIOR TO THE REGULAR MEETING: Following discussion, decision was made for Dean Cole to proceed with the Grant application through the Nebraska Forest Service with the City serving as the officiary. SCHOOL (JOHN EISENHOWER- PORTABLE STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK: After suggestion was made by Mayor Meyer, members were in agreement to confer with Attorney Carothers prior to considering this option again at the next Regular meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING, APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS: After a 4-O recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission for passage of building permit application 24-4 for John D. Woodyard for a storage unit building, a motion was made by Riensche, second by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 vote to approve building permit application 24-4. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Information was received from Carothers by email, indicating that asbestos testings have been scheduled, with hope that the property that the City has recently acquired can be included in that project and timeline. Adams indicated that the excavator will be available within about 2 weeks and he hoped that demolitions could be conducted during the time the machine is available. CLEAN UP/ VEHICLES: Previous court scheduling for one individual has been continued to allow time for cleanup. The status hearing has been set for June 20th and the trial date a tentative July 25th. Three other individuals under current legal address have been set for May 21st. CRACK SEALING, ARMOR COATING: Reedy will follow up again with Tiemann Construction regarding location assessment and cost. Pike is working on the City tar kettle. NEW SIGNAGE, AS WELL AS PAINTING FEIT MEMORIAL PARK SIGN( LETTERS, SIDES ALSO?), PAINT TO BE DONATED BY CECILIA SEACHORD /PAINTING DONE BY DEREK KOSTAL: Neumann informed members that Seachord requested that Kostal purchase the paint he needs, and she will reimburse him. Reedy reported that arrangments are being made to make corrections to the sign to be placed at Feit Memorial Park. ORDINANCE # 475- CAMPER PERMANENT OCCUPANCY, APPROVAL, OR THREE READINGS: Motion (Riensche), second Neumann, 3-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) followed by reading, per: AN ORDINANCE TO ADD PROVISIONS PROHIBITING ANY PERSON FROM USING A CAMPER AS A DWELLING ON PROPERTY ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROHIBIT CONSUMERS OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TO SUPPLY WATER TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING ILLEGALLY IN A CAMPER ON PROPERTY ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS; TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR MAJOR REPAIRS OR NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH PRIOR APPROVAL BY GOVERNING BODY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING, ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE , And followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve passage ORDINANCE #476 - CAMPING REGULATIONS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three ratings. Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche) followed by reading, per: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO AMEND PROVISIONS FOR A DAILY CAMPING FEE OF $10 FOR CAMPING AT FEIT MEMORIAL PARK; TO MAKE THE CAMPING FEE APPLICABLE TO CAMPERS THAT USE THE ELECTRICAL HOOKUP; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, and followed by 3-0 affirmative to approve. PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY: After brief discussion, determination was made to address the nature and scope of the situation with Carothers, and to address situation at the next Regular meeting. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE: The quotation for replacement, in the amount of $20,723.50 was discussed by members, but a repair quote was not yet available. The situation will be reviewed and discuss further at the next regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING AND ZONING: BUILDING PERMITS ETC. DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP /VEHICLES CRACK SEALING /ARMOR COATING PAPA B's (BORGMAN) - TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING ALLEY SCHOOL - PORTABLE/ TEMPORARY STOP SIGN AT CROSSWALK, ETC. LIFT STATION PUMP: REPAIR/REPLACE OTHER: Topics of general discussion but without action taken were TIF taxes, Champlin option for old tires, and flag (Nebraska). There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7: 50 pm to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting and for the Open Forum for City trees were read and approved May 7th, 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

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)