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

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

February 20, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, February 20, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Jodi Adams, Rex Adams, Deb Dorn, Deb Malchow, Mary Ells, Robert Harrison Notice of the Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Nebraska Dept. of Rev (10) - $103.24; Payroll - $2,929.65; Black Hills Energy - $90.79; EMC Insurance - $321.00; Fairbury Journal-News - $39.19; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air- $42.11; League of Ne Municipalities - Utilities (Pike Workshop) - $65.00; NE Dept of Revenue (50G) - $100.00; Norris Public Power - $1,239.08; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) - $30.95; Postmaster - $242.00: Roehr’s Machinery - $138.65; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $1,411.66; Windstream - $96.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 6,904.97. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): After recommendation for passage by the Planning & Zoning Commission, two applications for building permits (24-1 - Deb Malchow, and 24-2 Robert Harrison) were reviewed by Mayor and Council, after which a motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved 24-2 Harrison, and a motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved 24-1 Malchow. Mewes cited incidents wherein people have completed building projects without applying for permits, and also suggested that the meeting agenda for the Mayor and Council be posted on the website to encourage community attendance at the meetings. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing for several houses determined. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN: This matter has been completed/purchase closed. Contact to be made with Midwest Process servers for notice to terminate tenancy (d/l April 1). CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Complaints filed in district court for three individuals Inoperable vehicles (6) added to the list. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: Sedlacek to make contact for on-site evaluation of needs. Evaluation of armor coating needs also possible. CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK: No new information. PARKS, ETC, (DEAN COLE): Cole spoke about the tree survey of Blue Springs, the Cemetery, and the Parks. He indicated that Graham Herst would be willing to come down to assist with a City plan related to “Greening America” - for planting trees, and the creation of a 5 to 10 year plan for moving forward with various aspects of the tree program, perhaps with Shafer, Pinkerton, Kindler utilized for additional program support. Cole also shared information about the creation of a focus group which ideally would include the Mayor, one Council member, and key members of the community. Cole volunteered to help with grant applications, as to help arrange for a licensed arborist to address the needs of older trees (on city property only). A motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved inviting Graham Herst and initiating a focus group. No cost is associated with that endeavor. Also, Peterson (associated with Gage County Foundation) could be instrumental for city efforts of fund raising, also federal funds might become available.. And perhaps our small community might serve as a model. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING/ARMOR COATING CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT STRATEGY/PLAN FOR STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT/REPAIR There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 5, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

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

January 16, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, January 16, 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 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 January 2, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct -- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $97.10; Payroll - $3,318.29; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency (Annual BASWA) - $1,489.50; Fairbury Journal - News - $50.84; Husa Seed Farms - $180.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $9.98; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,101.87; One-Call Concepts - $6.70; Milton Pike - (Postage - Water Sample) - $29.20; Postmaster - $242.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $321.77; Windstream - $97.89; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,015.14. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: No new information. ½% CITY SALES TAX/RESOLUTION 2024-01: No new information. VOTING BY WARDS VS. AT-LARGE/RESOLUTION 2024-2: No new information. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING ½% CITY SALES TAX/RESOLUTION 2024-01 VOTING BY WARDS VS. AT-LARGE/RESOLUTION 2024-2 KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT RENEWAL (EXPIRES 2/16/24) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:10 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 6, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session) 

January 2, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, January 2, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn, Rex Adams, J Parde, Verlyn Dodge, Derek Kostal, Carol Hughes Notice of the Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) ,4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - 2,519.05; Payroll - $4,759.23; Beatrice Concrete - $63.08; Fairbury Journal - News - $97.89; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $303.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,615.00; Willet & Carothers - $2,942.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 13,404.25. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending actions: Consent for asbestos testing. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN : City acquisition still a possibility. One signature still pending; otherwise get started with asbestos testing/demolition plans. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court date pending for several individuals. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: Tiemann requested to price the project. ½% CITY SALES TAX: Attorney Carothers introduced Resolution 2024-01 for review. (Planned for the May 14th ballot, certification by March 1st. -- ½ % sales tax designated for general municipal purposes rather that for specific project (to pay off bonds) for a “sunset” project. ) Carothers indicated that he could get figures from the Department of Revenue as to how much revenue would be generated at the ½% rate. Sedlacek indicated he would like to see the figures first, and all members were in agreement. Carothers also indicated that it could go up to 1 ½ %. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING ½% CITY SALES TAX/RESOLUTION 2024-01 VOTING BY WARDS VS. AT-LARGE/RESOLUTION 2024-2 There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7: 20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 16, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

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