November 15, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, November 15, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy (Arrived after meeting called to order), Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman, Rex Adams, Derek Kostal, Terry Cary, Gladys Cary, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn Notice of the Regular 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 (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the November 1, 2022 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - Direct Payment - $110.11, Payroll: 2,480,84; Beatrice Daily Sun - $79.65; Cline- Williams (General Redevelopment - TIF Attorney) - $3,800.00; G. B Auto Service - $1,172.58, Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $15.48;Municipal Supply - $445.44; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $448.44; Norris Public Power - $995.79; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $2.36; O’Reilly Automotive - $237.86; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.70; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service -(DEMOLITION0) ) $1,050.00; Visa - $1,124.11; Windstream - $83.71; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $838.31; TOTAL CLAIMS $12,967.38 . WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP: Sedlacek to contact McNulty to get the project underway. PLANNING & ZONING: Two applications for building permits for new homes (22-7 & 22-8 - both for Vortex Building (Maddox) were provided for review and consideration. Setbacks were reviewed, with Carothers to contact Hanna Keelan for clarification of one issue. One location (22-8 - new home) was determined to have lot corners located, and one (22-7) not yet accomplished. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche) and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Building Permit Application 22-8, and the applicant will be advised of approval and fee. Building Permit Application 22-7-- new home, will be considered for approval when determination of lot corners is complete (with meeting of Planning & Zoning Commission - 6:30 p. m., December 6 - for which Carothers will provide posting information) and Mayor and Council will discuss recommendation of P & Z at the December 6, 7:00 PM Regular Council meeting that will follow. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property owner gave consent for asbestos checking and City demolition. A date is to be determined for inspection for another property. As soon as personal possessions are removed from another house, processes leading up to demolition may begin. Another property owner agreed to allow inspection and City demolition process to begin after removal of materials, and they expressed wishes to sell the property. Demolition (foundation) debris was discussed with determination made that parties who express interest may remove it from property. It was decided that Clausen be contacted to provide dirt where need is determined after demolition. Other properties were identified for potential inclusion in the next demolition project. CLEAN-UP: Continuance until Tuesday after Thanksgiving for court proceedings for one individual. Review of legal serving in regard to another situation will continue. NEXT AGENDA: OATHS OF OFFICE: MAYOR MEYER, COUNCIL MEMBERS RIENSCHE & REEDY APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES/PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH GILMORE 697-A, LIC. 5721 (RESOLUTION 2022-5) , EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WAGES, ETC. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT #22-7 (INCLUDING DETERMINATION OF LOT CORNERS) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP 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 December 6, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 1, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, November 1, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche ABSENT; Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Andy Carothers, Alan/Donna Sigmon, Devin/Deb Dorn, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Don Schuller Notice of the Regular 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 as sent minutes for the October 18 Public Hearing(s) - (Community Development Agency and Mayor and Council) and the October 18th Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Verona), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,750.55; Payroll - $3,752,53; Beatrice Daily Sun - $267.58; Constellation Energy - $7.46; Cline-Williams (Redevelopment) - $487.50; Gilmore & Associates (Water Project - Preliminary Engineering) - $6,536.06; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $223.24; One-Call Concepts - $1.98; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory $2,431.00) & ( Demo Roll off - 475.00 ) = $2,906.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,150.00; Win water - $832.45; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $232.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,440.35. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Discussion and suggestion by Employee Pike was followed by a motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) and a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the following streets for inclusion in the current water project: Project 1 A- Jefferson Street from Broad Street to Cherry Street, and Irving Street from Jefferson Street to ¼ block east of Grant Street ($203,000); Project 1 B - Irving Street from ¼ block east of Grant Street to A Street ($90,000); Project 2 - 2nd Street from A Street to Wilson Street ($45,000); Project 3 - Jefferson Street from Broad Street to 1st Street ($55,000) and Project 8 - Jefferson Street from 1st Street to 2nd Street ($55,000) . Gilmore & Associates will be notified of the decision. PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications for building permits were submitted, but it was noted that Cody Maddox has picked one up for what is believed to be planned construction of rental housing. Mr. & Mrs. Sigmon expressed interest in purchasing property adjacent to their home (recent demolition site), and will be provided by Carothers with contact information of individual believed to have “sales” authority. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Two City-assisted OPAT demolitions essentially completed, and one underway. One City-designated demolition fundamentally completed. A check for $500 was received as a donation to the demolition project from OPAT, and gratitude was expressed by all. Adams recognized City employees Pike and Woutzke for great work on the demolition project sites. It was noted that the City has one house, a large endeavor in line for the next year’s demolition project. Carothers reported the status of his action on demolition concerns. CLEAN-UP: Carothers reported on current actions: One - court on 15th; one to be served and one delayed until Tim Sedlacek is present due to his contact with an individual with clean-up infractions. CITY SLOGAN: Riensche shared one slogan/logo input (from employee of Fairbury newspaper), and it met with positive comments from members. OTHER: General address: Adams raised question about fiber-optic and spoke of a missed broadband opportunity. Schuller shared his experience at board meetings, whereat higher priority was given to northern part of State, but he did urge community interest, contacting influential decision makers, and participation in regard to potential upcoming funding opportunities. Pike indicated that tires, many on rims, were found at demolition sites, as well as from earlier sources, and attention will be given to upcoming participation in tire amnesty programs. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP PLANNING & ZONING DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:55 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 15, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

October 18, 2022 The Public Hearing(s) for the Revised Community Redevelopment/Tif/Blight Study and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held starting at 6:30 PM, October 18, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Attorneys Andrew Willis and Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman, Rex Adams, Jordie Cary, Warren Barton, Bev Atwater, Tammy Lantz,Roberta Hopkins, Carol Hughes, Connie Mewes, Bob Allen, Derek Kostal Notice of the Public Hearing (was posted in three places as well as published in the Beatrice Daily Sun -and mailed to various political subdivisions as required by statute) and /Regular 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. Following the 6:30 PM Planning & Zoning Public Hearing for the REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/BLIGHT STUDY, wherein an overview was provided by Attorney Andrew Willis (Cline-Williams)d Attorney Andy Carothers, and a Question and Answer Session clarified related issues, resulting in the review of Resolution #2022-PC1 (Blight and Substandard Declaration) that was ultimately approved (Motion: Kostal, Second: Reedy, vote 5-0 affirmative) and Resolution 2022-PC2 (General Redevelopment Plan) was approved (Motion: Kostal, Second: Reedy, vote 5-0 affirmative, determination was made that criterion was met to recommend adoption of the plan by Mayor and Council. The Community Development Agency meeting for the- REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHTSTUDY was opened : (Motion : Reedy, second: Neumann, vote 4-0 affirmative )- at 7.16PM. A Question and Answer session was held for review and recommendation of the General Redevelopment Plan, and Resolution (#2022-CDA1 (General Redevelopment Plan) with (Motion: Reedy, Second: Riensche, 4-0 affirmative vote to approve and followed by a motion to close the Public Hearing and open the Public Hearing of Mayor and Council: (Motion: Riensche, Second: Neumann, 4-0 affirmative vote). Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Community Development Agency were considered. Discussion ensued and remaining questions were answered. Resolution #2022-03 (Blight and Substandard Declaration)and Resolution #2022-04 (General Redevelopment Plan) were reviewed favorably. A motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote closed the Public Hearing and moved proceedings to Regular Session. REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: A motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2022-03. A question arose (Adams) regarding potential inclusion of an area at the river dam, and information was provided, but resulted in no immediate recommendations of change. A motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) and 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2022-04. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 4, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $88.75; Payroll - $2,480.84; Abbott Portable Toilets - $375.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $40.50; Black Hills Energy - $42.01; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $995.01; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.70; Roehr’s Machinery - $136.95; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $1,049.25; Willet & Carothers - $1,398.89; Windstream - $83.70; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,788.60. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Council member Reedy suggested that two members (himself and Sedlacek) get together with Employee Pike prior to the next Regular meeting to get his recommendations of most immediate projects of those listed in the Gilmore plans. No objections were raised. PLANNING & ZONING (MEMBER RESIGNATIONS/NEW MEMBERS (discussion as may apply): No new applications. Resignation of Bob Allen and Becky Reedy - effective current date, was acknowledged, and appreciation was expressed for their service on the P & Z Commission. Remaining also appreciated members are Fred Laber and Connie Mewes, and new members are Derek Kostal, Deb Dorn, and Curt Hagerman. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Demolition continues on one property. Demolition to begin (potentially) in the next week with Bockman representative to be on site ( two people for two days at City cost) to oversee the separation of asbestos from other debris (siding mostly, some flooring) and disposal methods. The level of asbestos at the site required NESHAP designation/procedures. Temps will dispose of some debris there in Beatrice (Morning). Additionally, OPAT bargaining has lowered the disposal of some debris from $47 a ton to $30 a ton. Andy will continue contact with Hubka in regard to another property regarding necessary testing that remains. Another property will be on the next round of demolition, (a large undertaking - possibly to use C & D rather than regular landfill) but the timeline is dependent on the removal of contents by the property owner prior to action beyond basic testing. Carothers has sent a “request for inspection” letter to a property owner with Mayor Meyer questioning the timeline for that action based on a decision at the previous Regular meeting (he was absent) as being out of correlation with the standard timeline of nuisance notifications. CLEAN-UP: Actions: 1. Complaint filed 2. Filing in District Court. Mewes told of people living in campers. She also addressed the topic of mobile homes, and discussion disclosed that no single trailers are allowed, doubles must be HUD approved, but newer models of mobile and modular homes are allowed as long as specifications are met. Sedlacek asked that he be allowed to talk to one property owner before further action is taken on his clean-up issues, and members were in agreement. CITY SLOGAN: The request for input will be on the next Library newsletter thanks to Austin Jackson, Wymore Librarian, and Riensche indicated that the public is invited to contact her or they may contact the City Office with input, WATER BILL - ROBERTA HOPKINS: Overall, the last water bills (Sept) were higher than usual for the reading period (some considerably) and Employee Pike has been doing some check-readings, and will, respond to requests from Roberta Hopkins, Carol Hughes, and Derek Kostal for re-readings. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP CITY SLOGAN There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearings and the Regular meeting were read and approved November 1, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearings/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearings/Regular Session)

October 4, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held at 7:00 PM, October 4, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Devon/Deb Dorn Notice of the Regular 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 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. Council President Reedy called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the September 20, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,275.80; Payroll -- 3,783.78; Beatrice Daily Sun - $179.44; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $27.20; Constellation Energy - $7.38; Ideus Tree Service - $700.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $383.24; NE UC Fund -$13.02; One-Call concepts, Inc. - $12.72; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $110.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,466.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.)- $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,195.05; Wymore Super Foods - $13.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,196.75. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Per arrangements by Carothers, Public Hearings of P & Z (6:30 PM) and Council (7:00 PM) scheduled for October 18th, 2022 at Blue Springs City Hall. Sept 30th was publication of first notice of hearings. Second notice of hearings to be published Oct 7th. Carothers prepared notices to all involved authorities (ESU, SECC, etc.) to assure full compliance with requirements. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Members will be provided copies of the plan for review and commentary at the next Regular meeting. PLANNING & ZONING / NEW MEMBER ON P & Z COMMISSION: Notice of resignation was given by two members of the Planning & Zoning Commission (Bob Allen & Becky Reedy), both which will be effective following the October 18th Public Hearing of the Commission. Contingent on resignations, the following individuals were nominated for the P & Z Commission: Derek Kostal by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote; Deb Dorn by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote; and Curt Hagerman by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Adams, “Asbestos out” of one structure. Squares of asbestos and in basement to be removed at one location. And OPAT will give fuel donation to the City at the close of the demolition project. Regarding another location, per Carothers - NESHAP filed because of asbestos (Friday - with 10-day waiting period)- “soonest the 10th,’ Bockman to assist Employee Pike to separate asbestos. Shelby Temps will take qualifying waste if to Beatrice, not if to Milford. OPAT will pay for roll off at the time of associated. Another property was brought up and described as needing attention for review of “unsafe building” and building inspection request (Carothers). Per Adams, OPAT will pay for the inspection. CLEAN-UP: One property is to be filed in District Court. Another property to be filed in County Court. OTHER: $20,000 City Park Grant has been awarded (Dean Cole applied on behalf of City). Another grant has been prepared for Feit Park (benches, etc) (Dean Cole applied). Employee Pike has scraped saplings from Feit Park, and it has received positive comments. It was noted that the University Outdoor Adventure Classes “enjoy coming down here.” Pike will utilize some of the limestone from demolitions in a park landscaping project. NEXT AGENDA: 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING - REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY (following 6:30 PUBLIC HEARING OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION And to be followed by Regular Session: REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY (as applies) WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING (MEMBER RESIGNATIONS/NEW MEMBERS (as may apply) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP CITY SLOGAN There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 18, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

September 20, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held at 7:00 PM, September 20, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Derek Kostal Notice of the Regular 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 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the 2022-2023 Budget Hearing as well as the Regular meeting, both held on September 6, 2022. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $100.10; Payroll - $2,445.65; Beatrice Daily Sun - $62.78; Circle D Mfg - 400.00; Black Hills Energy - $40.89; Constellation Energy - $5.27; Lauby Plumbing - $38.20; NE U.C. Fund - $19.46; Norris Public Power - $1,020.30; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb - Water Sample) - $27.40; Postmaster - $208.00; Visa - $796.36; Windstream - $84.19; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,248.60. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Pending scheduling of P & Z Commission Public Hearing and Public Hearing of Mayor and Council. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Per suggestion of Reedy, discussion of potential backup for leak situations, as: People Services (Riensche to send contact information), Kuhl Trenching, Environmental Services (Kostal to make contact). PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. At the next Regular meeting -- Derek Kostal to be under consideration for membership on the P & Z Commission. PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/ DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS: Riensche to contact Austin (Library) regarding “city slogan.” Reedy to make arrangements for Feit Park signage. WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL): No new information. TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM: No new information. CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS: No new information. DEMOLITION PROJECT : One house demolished. Some cleanup remains. Pike to contact Rex Adams to determine completed paperwork (asbestos) and next location. CLEAN-UP: Certified letters (with 10/4 deadlines) determined for four property owners. NEXT AGENDA: REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING / NEW MEMBER ON P & Z COMMISSION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP 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 October 4, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Reguular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session) 

BUDGET HEARING MINUTES September 6, 2022 The Budget Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 6th day of September, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Beatrice Daily Sun newspaper on the 1st day of September, 2022. Board Members Present: Mayor: Lonnie Meyer, and Council : Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek Board Members Absent: Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Sharp, Jennifer Busboom The budget hearing was opened (Motion (Reedy), Second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote) at 7:00 PM. 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 (attached), including, but not limited to, a comparison with the prior year’s budget. The floor was then opened for public comment on the proposed budget statement. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. There being no further business, a motion was made by Reedy, seconded by Neumann , and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to adjourn the budget hearing at 7:20 PM. The Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was opened: Motion (Reedy), Second (Riensche), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote - at 7:21 PM on the 6th day of September , 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Beatrice Daily Sun newspaper on the 1st day of September, 2022. Jennifer Busboom presented the information related to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related resolution # 2022-1 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 7:28 PM by motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. The minutes of the Budget Hearing were read and approved September 20, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing) September 6, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held immediately upon adjournment of the preceding Budget Hearing, which began at 7:00 PM on the 6th day of September 2022, and continued until all attendee testimony had concluded. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Sharp, Jennifer Busboom. Notice of the Regular 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 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:30 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 16, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - : Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,722.76; Payroll - $5,218.26; Beatrice Daily Sun - $55.01: Blobaum & Busboom - (Preliminary Budget) - $1380.00; Blue Springs Fire Dept. - Car Show Sponsorship - NEAPCO Transfer of funds) - $291.60; Circle D Mfg - $125.00; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $305.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $224.48; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $8.26; O’Reilly Automotive - $90.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,497.00; Win water - $50.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $879.49; Wymore Oil Company - $35.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,983.19. 1% Increase in Restricted Funds Authority: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve increase the total restricted funds authority by an additional 1%. Request for Audit Waiver (if applicable) - Not applicable. Budget Approval: Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the budget. Resolution Setting the Property Tax Request: Resolution # 2022-1 setting the property request was read. (Carothers) . Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche) and followed by approval in a 4-0 affirmative vote to adopt the resolution as presented. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Public Hearing of P & Z Commission and Regular meeting address of this topic was cancelled due to unavailability of TIF Lawyer (and other factors) and will be rescheduled. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: No new information. PLANNING & ZONING: Application for a building permit #22-6 for a new house (Verlyn & Karen Dodge) was approved (but based on completion of remaining requirement of submission of Surveyor‘s report locating lot corners) in a motion by Reedy, second by Neumann and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. . Applicant will be notified of approval and remaining requirements. HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM/ NOMINATION-APPROVAL OF MEMBERS: The name of the following nominees were presented: Riensche, Reedy, Adams. A motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved selections and contact information will be provided to SENDD. AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (BUILDER/DOWN PAYMENT (SENDD PARTICIPATION): Jim from SENDD sent email to indicate that considerations for this program is scheduled for Spring 2023, and he will plan to attend a meeting to address members about it at a later date. PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS: Members are to make contact (Riensche - Library newsletter) to solicit interest in coming up with a design for a Blue Springs symbol. The school was also noted as a viable avenue. Dean Cole is actively pursuing grant application. WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL): Dean Cole is actively pursuing a grant application. TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM; Dean Cole is actively pursuing a grant application. CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS: Flowers, grasses to be planted adjacent but not including the area used for sledding. Dean Cole has received results from a grant application. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Schlake equipment contract to be prepared by Carothers, and will be operated by Pike for approved OPAT houses and City selections, with Bockman to be on site to oversee asbestos removal in a cooperative effort to assure maximum efficiency and avoid the instance of liability issues. CLEAN-UP: Pictures were requested (for Carothers) of several infractions on the list. Tim Hanson unable to continue as Ordinance Officer due to being “down to three” officers, and the City will be going back to the old method of addressing clean-up issues: courtesy letter, certified letter, court appearance.” Carothers is to send another letter to one individual. Two other individuals are expected to be show progress in the near future. KENO - HIGHWAY SIGNAGE: Review revealed that public funds could not be used for this purpose. OPEN BURNING (ANY FOLLOW-UP): No more burning noted. NEXT AGENDA: REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL) TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 20, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 16, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 16th day of August 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy (arrived after approval of minutes), Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Steve Borgman Notice of the Regular 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 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 2, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - (10) - $91.67; Payroll - $2,413.48; Beatrice Daily Sun - $78.98; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $100.44; Black Hills Energy - $40.35; Gage Co. Treasurer (Keno Liquor License/for school district) - $300.00; Hamm Glass - $32.50; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $39.99; Norris Public Power - $1,017.48; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $1,320.14; Windstream - $85.73; T0TAL CLAIMS: $5,783.76 . PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Map with corrected City limits provided to Tim Keelan by Carothers. No other changes noted at this time. Public Hearing of Planning & Zoning Commission tentatively scheduled (providing meeting quorum possible and Carothers to be notified --for-----6:30 PM, City Hall, September 6, 2022. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Schlake equipment available in 2 weeks (Pike -- Operator) for planned demo activity. Schlake would like to have his equipment use broken into two increments. CLEAN-UP: Problem locations were discussed. Carothers to make contact with one property owner One property was identified as a work in progress is to be addressed in District Court. Other properties were identified. Tim Hanson - Ordinance Enforcement Officer for the City will be contacted to determine if his workload has become prohibitive to continuance as the Ordinance Officer, and other options (candidates) may be discussed. Carothers will “reach out” to Hanson for clarification of availability and intent. RESOLUTION 2022-2 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2022: Motion (Neumann,) second (Riensche), followed by reading (by Carothers) and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept Resolution 2022-2 and authorize signature on Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2022. HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Determination was made that names of candidates/nominees for the Housing Committee be brought forward at the next Regular meeting. OPEN BURNING (TIM BROWN): Brown addressed members about several events of open burning with black smoke in his neighborhood, and indicated that the Fire Department (A.J. McCrimmon - Fire Chief) was called, and personal requests for stoppage made, but with short-term, minimal corrective response. Review will continue. KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT and KENO SIGNS (STEVE BORGMAN): Borgman and Mayor Meyer signed a new agreement (with the only change from the original signing being the term date). Borgman requested consideration for sign(s) (Keno Lounge and Grill) to be strategically placed near the highway to encourage participation. Potential assist contacts were identified (Adams) - Tourism. Adams agreed to call. Cole suggested Department of Transportation (Keith Collhill? sp) for determination of type/dimensions/required stipulations for signage. NEXT AGENDA: (Tentative): 6:30 PM - PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING (REVISED BLIGHT/REDEVELOPMENT STUDY) followed by: 7:00 P.M. -- 2022-2023 BUDGET HEARING followed by Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM/ NOMINATION-APPROVAL OF MEMBERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (BUILDER/DOWN PAYMENT (SENDD PARTICIPATION) PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL) TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP KENO - HIGHWAY SIGNAGE OPEN BURNING (ANY FOLLOW-UP) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:45 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 6, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)