November 19, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, November 19, 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: Verlyn Dodge, Heather McKinney 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 November 5, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 102.86; Payroll - $2,954.65; Barco Municipal Products - $671.52; Black Hills Energy - $99.83; Fairbury Journal - News - $75.13; Farmers Cooperative - $30.00; Jerry’s Diesel - $455.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $3.58; Connie Mewes - $10.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $981.87; Postmaster - $258.00; R. L. Tiemann Construction (Crack Sealing # 2) - $15,120,00.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $959.31; Windstream - $102.85; TOTAL CLAIMS: $21,894.60 AND From Keno Proceeds - Papa B’s Keno & Grill - $387.43. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): Following recommendation to approve by P & Z Commission, motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Building Application Permit 24-9 (Randy/Janet Roberts - replacement cabin ) - Cottonwood@the Springs. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: No new information. CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: No new information. CRACK SEALING: Second round complete. PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS/MATERIALS COST: Pending further cost-analysis for discussion at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS OATH(S) OF OFFICE:NEUMANN/SEDLACEK: APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES/PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WAGES JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY 2025 CIPP QUOTE/ (utilizing existing AARP Funds): PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478 CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS 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 December 3, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 5, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, November 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 (late arrival) ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Verlyn Dodge, Jarod McKeever 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 October 15, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche ), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - 941 - $2,130.63; Payroll $6,040.76; Black Hills Energy - $46.16; Fairbury Journal-News - $51.82; 5-H Repair LLC - $230.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming - 51C - $426.00; NE Dept. of Revenue -501N - $306.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; P45 Investments - Meter Dep. Ref - $43.17; One-Call Concepts - $9.52; Milton Pike - Tel. Comp. - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./water sample) - $32.05; Security First Bank - Pike/IRA - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,546.00; Tiemann Construction (Crack-sealing) - $15,376.50; Winwater - $306.96; Milford Woutzke - Tel. Comp. - $25.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $1,682.45; TOTAL CLAIMS: $29,363.02;---AND FROM CDBG Account - DD 5 - SENDD - $19,972.99 and Cavapa Plus M Construction, LLP - $9,945.00. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. A previous application (portable home) for Randy Roberts (Cottonwood@theSprings) has been determined to fall under City of Blue Springs jurisdiction, and scheduling will be made for a P & Z meeting to make initial review and present recommendation to Mayor and Council at the next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Controlled burn scheduling has been changed due to burn ban (drought conditions/wind) to November 23, alternate December 7. Determinations will be made (Carothers) if a new application to the State is needed, or if contact with notification of date changes will suffice. Two other homes will be addressed for a controlled burn (December/January - Fire Chief McCrimmon) and following achievement of all owner signatures of consent for another house,and removal of a newer shed from the property will determine a potential date in late January, or February for a controlled burn. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Conversation with a property owner w/Carothers resulted in determination of needed address for a sub-standard house, but with removal of vehicles around it, and other clean up, before demolition process can begin. One property owner has two weeks till court appearance, and an occupant of a camper on First Street has a December 10th court date. Another person was sent a letter (Carothers) explaining a violation of zoning regulations on his property. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Norris Public Power needs pole location clarification within the planned easement area. Witulski will be contacted (Carothers) regarding existing records of previous surveying process at the location, and discussion will be made with property owner(s) regarding cost sharing of expenses (City included) for the survey information. Carothers needs a legal description. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No interested parties have been identified. Removed from agenda. CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: McKeever addressed members, including stating that $28,700 in donations is secured for a new restroom for the Blue Springs City Park (Wymore/Blue Springs Areas Fund), and he provided information about the Gage County Foundation (Morris) and the availability of funds for local Wymore/Blue Springs applicants (including Cemetery and Ball Field. His offer to begin an application (Morris) on behalf of the City for helping to fund the restroom was approved by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Other funding options were identified, as Thomas Foundation. CRACK SEALING: Project completed was discussed, but more work was determined necessary, as well as the need to patch surface areas on Broad Street, Priority was given to crack-sealing in another $15,000 project was initiated by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Patching will be addressed at a later date. PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS: In 2022, a project was bid at $144,937, but not completed due to pursuit of potential for SRF funds, which later proved unavailable. Employee Pike was requested to come up with a material cost list (request by Reedy), and the possibility of JEO application for grant funds was suggested (Sedlacek). Sedlacek also described the project as possibly addressing in part a somewhat isolated problem. ARPA FUNDS:(Received 8/13/21 28,229.55, received $28,229.55 on 8/9/22, total $56,459.10; --- paid Gilmore for pending Water Line issues 14,532.64 4/25/22 and 6,536.06 11/18/22, , total $21,068.70 --leaving $35, 390.40 in fund) Members were in agreement to use the remaining funds for sewer line maintenance (Johnson Service - cleaning/lining), with service yet unbilled for recent necessary work (Pike to request invoice to see where the City stands with remaining balance of ARPA funds. That amount will be applied to charges for a portion of a 6-block project. RESOLUTION 2024-5 SIGNING OF THE YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT 2024/ YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT FOR DETERMINING INCENTIVE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024/ and DESIGNATIONS FOR 2025: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche) , followed by 4-0 affirmative vote for approval of Resolution 2024-5 for Signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2024 /Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent for Determining Incentive Payment in Calendar Year 2024 (Keith Gilmore Superintendent License Number S-697, Class A, and Engineer’s License Number E-5721), and which was followed by a motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche) to designate JEO Consulting Group, Inc .(Steven A. Parr, Principal), as the City of Blue Springs engineer for 2025, and also Evan Wickersham (License Number S-1139, Class A)of JEO as the Street Superintendent for the City of Blue Springs for 2025. RURAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GRANT (REX ADAMS): Materials provided by Rex Adams were reviewed. Members discussed the required amount of match funds, the unsettled nature of real estate, and infrastructure needs currently underway or determined necessary in the future, and a decision was made not to pursue the undertaking at this time. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES/ APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS CRACK SEALING PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:10 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 19 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

October 15, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, October 15, 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, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Rex Adams, Heather McKinney, Verlyn Dodge, Dean Cole 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 October 1, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Ne Dept. of Revenue (Sales Tax) - $93.85; Payroll - $2,954.65; Abbott Portable Toilets - $250.00; Barco Municipal Products - $279.94; Blue Springs Fire Dept (MFO funds - equipment, training) $15,000.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $53.44; Gowen Construction (Park Grant Funds) - $525.00; Howell Auto Repair - $102.16; Nelson Tree Service (Tree Grant Work) - $25,600.00; Norris Public Power - $976.86; O’Reilly Auto Parts - $145.27; One-Call Concepts - $13.90; Pickrell Lumber (Cabin Shakes) - $298.23; Milton Pike (Water Sample/Postage Reimb.) - $32.05; Roehr’s Machinery - $130.50; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $657.01; Windstream - $96.67; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $3,139.67; T0TAL CLAIMS: $50,404.20. …& from Keno Proceeds Account to Papa B’s Keno Lounge -- $114.70 (May 1.43 & 113.27 Sept.) PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per email from Carothers --- One house approved for controlled burn of structure and garage Oct 19th or alternate Oct 26 depending on State wide ban on burning due to drought conditions. Shooting for two houses south of pallet factory pending owners signature on “Consent of Owner” form for State Fire Marshal’s office. Three houses subject to controlled burn as long as small shed moved off property. Letter will be sent (Carothers) to the owners 10/16 to schedule demolition or controlled burn. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Per email, Carothers to send letter to individual regarding semi-trailer on his property, and asking him to remove it. Members were in agreement to request Carothers to write letters to individual with a crashed vehicle on property, and to correspond with another individual with a wrecked vehicle on the lot where a storage container is on Broad Street. No new information available about other cases currently in the court system. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Per email from Carothers, status of easement information not yet received from Jerry Ensz (Norris Public Power). ORDINANCE OFFICER: No new information available. CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: Funding possibilities likely to be pursued: Thomas Foundation (Carothers), Wymore/Blue Springs Fund, Eisenhauer Fund (if funds still available), Morris Foundation (when organization setup up is complete). Rex Adams told that funding is needed for the Fireman’s Memorial Hall (heating, cooling, roof), and he hopes funding will be available for that cause as well. CRACK SEALING: Sedlacek was able to get a R.L. Tiemann Construction Estimate… a bid for joint sealing the asphalt roads in Blue Springs as directed, it includes blowing out cracks, hot sealing, and squeegee. It does not include router work . The bid is per pound of sealant placed -- $6.75. Motion by Sedlacek, second by Riensche, and a 3-0 affirmative vote based on job description provided approved City expenditure of $15,000 to get a project underway. PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS: This project will require cost analysis, and may include bid letting. TREE GRANT FINALIZATION PROCEDURES (COLE): Within claims, members acknowledged and approved initial payment - for the IRA Grant funds to be reimbursed ($25,000) with the submission of an itemized cost sheet (Nelson Tree) -- (as: Feit Park, - 8 trees removed, 9 stumps removed, 19 trees pruned, and City Park - 17 trees removed, 17 stumps removed, 26 trees pruned) , and the $600 charge above the reimbursable total was determined to be necessary, and with that $600 to be paid without reimbursement (City funds) . Cole indicated that the work was inspected and approved. More work should be done in the next year, as replacing trees, and more stump removals, and that activity will be based on the availability and receipt of grant funds (as Statewide Arboretum, etc.) OTHER: Pike suggested that Johnson Service be contacted to clean, and possibly line 3-4 more blocks (sewer lines) in the next year. Sedlacek suggested that they be contacted for sewer work as currently underway. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS CRACK SEALING PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS 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 November 5, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

October 1, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, October 1, 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 (participation by phone), Derek Kostal, Fire Department Representatives: Aaron McCrimmon, Chief; Trenton Munstermann, Assistant Chief; Thomas Creek, Truck Foreman; Kevin Sturm, Firefighter, Wayne Harris, Firefighter, E. Harris , Cadet 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 17, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank - Direct --Internal Revenue - (941) - $2,130.61; Payroll - $4,613.74; Fairbury Journal - News - $106.87; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $306.00; Ne U.C. Fund - $4.03; O’Reilly Auto Parts - $29.16; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) -$25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb/water sample) - $30.95; Pollman LLC - $1,013.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,613.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Co. - $160.00; Wymore Public Library (Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,862.36 (AND) from Keno Proceeds account to General Checking (Sewer) - $10,515.49. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Controlled burns scheduled for 10/19, alternate - 10/26 -.Other controlled burn plans are tentative. Carothers will get a sign-off for the trees and owner affidavit for the controlled burn. Another property on 1st Street will be scrutinized by McCrimmon for possibility of a controlled burn, but outside contractor may be needed to tear the house down. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: two vehicle owners set for October 29th arraignment. And another date - November 5 is in the works for a camper on 1st Street. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Easement drafted for Norris Public Power, and the easement, ordinance planned to be completed/approved at the next Regular meeting. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. FIRE DEPARTMENT /EQUIPMENT/(TOM CREEK): Request was made by Creek for $15,000 MFO funds to match the contribution by the Rural Board for education and needed equipment - cutter, spreader, jaws of life, and a motion by Sedlacek, second by Reedy, and 4-0 affirmative vote followed. CITY PARK RESTROOM/FUND RAISING/COST ANALYSIS: Base price per Sedlacek - $78,738, $27,000-$28,000 collected by BIG GIVE. Sedlacek to discuss (with Dean) the potentiality of grant funds. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS CRACK SEALING PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:23 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 15, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session) 

September 17, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, September 17, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Council President Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2024-2025 Budget Hearing and September 3, Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank - Direct - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $85.74; Payroll - $2,863.90; Barco Municipal Products - $343.81; Beatrice Ready Mixed - $390.78; Black Hills Energy - $46.59; Fairbury Journal News - $69.63; Lauby Plumbing - $68.96; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,041.13; One-Call Concepts - 12.72; Pickrell Lumber - $147.00 (Grant) - Security First Bank - $55.00 (Pike/IRA) ; Visa - $957.45; Windstream - $96.56; City of Wymore - (Tower) - $1,631.13; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,840.40. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Carothers is awaiting Norris’ review/return of a general utility easement prepared for Norris and the City of Blue Springs signatures, and also will obtain signatures of (Borgman/Hughes) relevant property owners. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: For one property a Fire Training Notification is expected shortly (State Fire Marshal), and to be executed when a “good day” is determined. Carothers will contact Fire Chief McCrimmon regarding feasibility of a controlled burn of one structure that has considerable vegetation surrounding it. Carothers noted another house for the demolition list and suggested a controlled burn there once inoperable vehicles in close proximity are removed. That property owner was provided specifics for removal and given a 2 week deadline prior to court date determination. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Clean up efforts continue for several property owners. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. Review continues to determine interest. SEWER FUND DEFICIT/TRANSFER OF FUNDS: After suggestion by Sedlacek, motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) 4-0 affirmative vote to transfer $10,515.50 from the General Fund within Regular Checking to the Sewer Fund within Regular Checking, and to draft a check from the Keno Proceeds account in the amount of $10,515.49 for deposit into the General fund of General checking for disbursement into the Sewer Fund within Regular checking, these actions to eliminate a $21,030.99 Sewer Fund deficit within Regular checking. FIRE DEPARTMENT /EQUIPMENT/(TOM CREEK): Fire Department representative not in attendance. Will move considerations to the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) FIRE DEPARTMENT /EQUIPMENT/(TOM CREEK) CITY PARK RESTROOM/FUNDRAISING/COST ANALYSIS There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 1, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

September 3, 2024 The Budget Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 3rd day of September, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal - News newspaper on August 28, 2024. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Roll Call: Board Members Present: Mayor: Lonnie Meyer, and Council : Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek Board Members Absent: Council member Reedy Others Present: Milton Pike, Jennifer Busboom, Dean Cole The budget hearing was opened at 7 PM, September 3, 2024. --- Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote) Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Jennifer Busboom made a presentation outlining the key provisions of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes, including, but not limited to, a comparison with the prior year’s budget. The floor was then opened for public comment on the proposed budget statement. Public comment ensued. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche, seconded by Neumann , and followed by a 3--0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to adjourn the budget hearing at 7:17 PM. The Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was opened : Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) - at 7:18 PM on the 3rd day of September, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal - News newspaper on August 28, 2024. Busboom presented the information related to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related Resolution # 2024-4 was prepared. The floor was opened for public comment on the tax levy. Public comment ensued. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. The Special hearing was closed at 7:22 PM by motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek). Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 3, 2024 Following the 2024-2025 Budget Hearing at 7PM, September 3, 2024, the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:23 PM, September 3, 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, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Jennifer Busboom, Dean Cole Notice of the Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the meeting was published in the Fairbury Journal -News. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion(Neumann), second (Sedlacek), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote opened the Regular Meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 20th Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) , 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,672.60: Payroll -$4,704.49; Barco Municipal Products - $37.80; Blobaum & Busboom (Preliminary Budget) - $1,500.00; 5 H Repair LLC - $170.00; Fairbury Journal News - $121.42Fossler Excavating - $545.00; Johnny’s Welding - $87.50; NE Dept. of Revenue - (501N) - $409.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $131.80; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,652.00; Winwater - $262.32; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; T0TAL CLAIMS: $13,398,93. A motion was made by Riensche, seconded by Neumann to increase the total restricted fund authority a by an additional 1%. A 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) followed to pass the motion. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to approve the 2024-2025 Budget as proposed. Resolution 2024-4 setting the property tax request was read per: WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77--1633 provides that the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; NOW THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs resolves that The 2024-2025 property tax request be set at: General Fund $36,612.00/ Bond Fund --…….. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek) to approve/accept Levy Setting Resolution 2024 -4 dated this 3rd day of September, 2024.. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478. Further information required. To be continued at the next Regular meeting. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: One individual requested extended timeline for removal of trailer - October 1st. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE: Cole presented information regarding City trees (grant awarded). Pinkerton (licensed), and Nelson will work in collaboration regarding removal of trees (22 count), trimming, stump removal (as on Broad Street West of Church). The trees to be removed have been X’d. Church border is included in the clean-up area, as is Feit Park (driving area). Nelson indicated service availability within 2-3 weeks. One individual expressed interest in wood from ash/hackberry trees to be taken down in the Feit Park area. Discussion included options/liability issues as might relate (Sedlacek) to the public getting wood on City property. Cole indicated that Carothers has been provided with relevant grant/plan information for review, but has not yet responded. Cole indicated that other funds to replace trees (about half of those removed) could be pursued. A tree (birch) by the cabin was identified as damaged/needing to be removed. Cole also introduced information about the Strategic Planning Assessment of the State Wide Arboretum to lay out a tree plan. This would require/involve discussion/participation of 10 to 15 individuals from the community. Cole stated that there was interest in determining the age of trees (rings) downed. New trees planned are oaks, sycamore, elms, linden, hornbean. Gratitude was expressed and members were in agreement for Cole to “get moving” with the program. JEO CONSULTING GROUP/CITY ENGINEER: Appointment formalized: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote to appoint JEO Consulting Group as Blue Springs City Engineer for remainder of 2024. SENDD:/ Blue Springs OOR Program (21HO36O36 - Project # 001 - EZ Construction - Walton, NE - Total Bid: #24,999.00: Acknowledgment of Committee Approval, followed by City Council approval by motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), and 3-0 affirmative vote. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 17 , 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) Katherne A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 20, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, August 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, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept of Rev (10) - $104.84, Payroll: - $2,863.90; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00 - (Park) - Barco Municipal Products - $167.26; Black Hills Energy - 45.51; Fairbury Journal - News - $95.86; Lauby Plumbing - $8.69; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,073.84; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Postmaster (Extra Stamps for Cross Connection Survey Mailing) - $258.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Demo- $3760. 00 /OPAT Reimb.? $420.00 ) - $4,180.00; Visa - $846.82; Windstream - $96.56; Wymore Super Foods - $22.35; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 9,958.63. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Determination was made that the easement (20’ general utility easement (Telephone/Electric/Sewer)be completed prior to passage of the Ordinance. Norris (Jerry Ennis) will be contacted to determine if separate easement is required/wanted. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers, State Fire Marshal advised that structures may NOT be knocked down before controlled burns. Fire Department Training paperwork will be completed for controlled turn of one structure. A second structure qualifies for controlled burning, but a third does not due to burn hazard in surrounding area (trees, etc.). A property on West lst Street will be the last demolition in the current project. Another project will be initiated after the conclusion of present activities. It was determined advantageous to seek out individuals interested in removing/accepting foundation materials from the demolition activity. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Unlicensed/and-or/ inoperable vehicles continue to be the focus of clean up activities. Court actions are or will be activated. Not only are current situations to be pushed ahead in legal actions, but Adams suggested focus being added (perhaps by Ordinance) to discourage non-residents from initiating vehicle infractions. Letters from Carothers were requested for new infractions. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. Tabled till next Regular meeting. ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE: Moved to the September 3 meeting agenda due to a scheduling conflict for Dean Cole. SEWER LINE (JULIE SCHEIDELER): Situation was discussed by members. Significant cost (main/lift station) was identified, with no developers currently interested or anticipated in the future. So only one property owner would benefit. Carothers advised that the City is under no legal obligation to provide sewer service in this situation. Evaluation could resume in the event the property owner would be willing to take significant/substantial financial responsibility for the project. ENGINEER/STREET SUPT - (JEO?) Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote designated JEO Consulting Group as City Engineer/Street Superintendent. Sedlacek will contact JEO to formalize designation. (Office Record: Specifics needed: Individual name, License #, Class.) RESOLUTION 2024-3 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2024/MUNICIAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE TO NEBRASKA BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 2024: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Resolution 2024-3 and authorize signatures (Mayor/Clerk) on associated documentation. TEMPS CHARGE TO CITY:(OPAT REASSIGNMENT?): OPAT to reimburse City for Temps/landfill (Blakemore) demolition related charges. - $420. NEXT AGENDA: 2024-2025 BUDGET HEARING (to be conducted prior to the Regular meeting. Regular Meeting: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS BUDGET HEARING CONSIDERATIONS : as - Tax Levy/ Restricted Funds Authority, Budget Approval, Resolution 2024-4 Setting the Property Tax Request PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann 7:45 at PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 3, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)