February 18, 2025 Regular Session: Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Rex Adams Notice of the Regular 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 February 4, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion ( Neumann), second (Reedy), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Ne Dept. of Revenue (10) - $96.30; Payroll - $3,103.77; Black Hills Energy - $95.97: Constel Energy - $238.19; Fairbury Journal News - $51.82; Lauby Plumbing - $4.37; Nebraska Public Health Labs - $7.00: Norris Public Power - $1,170.79; Milton Pike - $63.35 (Postage Reimb. Wtr. Sample); Security First Bank - (Ira/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $870.21; Windstream - $104.20; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,280.11; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,141.08. SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME: No new information. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER: No new information. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. CATTLEMEN’S BALL/WELCOME/BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: LIGHTS - COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME: Grant written by Mary Ells, Shirley Martin, Jodi Adams for post applications, and banner, lights, came to total of $14,000 with one half designated for payment from One Property at a Time. Reedy noted that there would be multiple other annual/special applications for using the items. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478: No new information. DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW: No new information. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY): Pending receipt of information requested by Reedy. ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS]: Pending receipt of information requested by Reedy. ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS?: Sedlacek indicated that Alarm would be contacting the City office about coverage cost. SENDD (RURAL HOUSING PROGRAM): (SENDD provides funding, works with City about lot, City sells house and gives funds back to SENDD revolving program). Reedy will contact SENDD for clarification of this program, and also, an outline of any other programs available. Adams noted that several groups/ individuals have new or renewed interest in building in Blue Springs, as Josh Williams, Husker Development Group, etc. OTHER: A potential grant for the park bathroom project was noted (Adams): Norris NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CATTLEMEN’S BALL/WELCOME/BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: LIGHTS - COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY) ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS] ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS? SENDD HOUSING/OTHER PROGRAMS 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 March 4 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

February 4, 2025 Regular Session: Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Regular 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 January 21, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion(Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) -$ 2,714.91; Payroll: $4,821.49; Constellation Energy - $85.42; Fairbury Journal - News - $64.77; Land Survey Tech - $425.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $406.00; Ne Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water Association -(Membership) - $200.00; One-Call Concepts $2.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Band (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,534.00: Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS $11,373.62. SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME: No option yet presented. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER: No action. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote for Certified letter ( by Carothers) to one individual. Dodge requested the City to send courtesy letter to individual that she might use to encourage the removal of a fifth-wheel camper left on her property. CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE): Mayor Sedlacek contacted Jarod McKeever by phone for the outcome of the Morris grant application. McKeever indicated that $20,000 was awarded, bringing pledged funds up (with Area Fund grant) to approx. $50,000. A second cycle application will be made to the Morris Foundation (June) for remaining needed funding, with potential applications for other area grants. Pike suggested that members of the Park Committee (Riensche, Reedy) meet with him at the park (Spring) for determination of location for the structure. CATTLEMENS’ BALL/WELCOME/ BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: CITY AND ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME COOPERATIVE EFFORT: No new information. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EASEMENT)/ ORD # 478: No new information available. DEAD END ROAD (AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW: No new information available. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY): Reedy to contact Fire Marshal for guidelines/requirements. ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS): Discussion included options: Contact County for grinding? Contact other companies/individuals for cost-analysis? Other: Reedy asked if there were any problems with equipment. Pike told that everything is running, but indicated it might be time to look for a replacement for the dump truck. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CATTLEMEN’S BALL/WELCOME/BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: LIGHTS - COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY) ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS] ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS? There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:27 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 18 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

January 21, 2025 The 2nd PUBLIC HEARING FOR OOR PROGRAM / Q & A - REGARDING SUCCESS/PROGRESS OF THE PROGRAM (SENDD) and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, January 21, 2025, at the Blue Springs City Hall. OOR Program Hearing: PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, SENDD Representative Cole Hartgerink (who was available for the Fair Housing Information Session/Meeting scheduled for 6PM (with no attendees). ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Attorney Carothers Notice of the 2nd PUBLIC HEARING FOR OOR PROGRAM / Q & A - REGARDING SUCCESS/PROGRESS OF THE PROGRAM (SENDD) 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. Proceedings: Public Hearing opened: Motion - Riensche, second - Neumann, 3-0 affirmative vote. Hartgerink gave the presentation which included the following breakdown: $25,000 ($24,999) awards sought by twelve households entered in the application process. Three complete, one ready for inspection, one still awarded. Seven were eliminated based on certain factors: income above qualifying amount, no insurance, inspection eliminators, as excessive work needed that owners could not afford, etc. One applicant withdrew from program. Areas of work to be done: lead hazard, plumbing, electrical, siding, roof, HVAC, etc. Requests were made (Reedy) for list of specifics and pictures of disqualified structures. Applications were shut off in August in order to meet the February deadline of the program. The last application was submitted in March prior to program close. Comments: (Carothers - need to up the amount of individual awards) Adams - Many people have too low income to be able to bring property up to level for consideration in the program. Low income households with small children need to be considered. Carothers - Were unsuccessful applicants provided explanation of exclusions? (Yes) Hartgerink graciously agreed to provide data to the City in summarization of the project. Reedy asked how much of the grant was utilized - ans: Approximately 50%. Public Hearing closed: Motion - Riensche, second - Neumann, 3-0 affirmative vote. ------------------ Regular Session: Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, SENDD Representative Cole Hartgerink (who was available for the Fair Housing Information Session/Meeting scheduled for 6PM (with no attendees). ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Attorney Carothers Notice of the Regular 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 January 7, 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 (10) - $104.14; PAYROLL - $3,103.77; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency (Annual) - $1,269.00; Black Hills Energy - $87.38; NE Dept of Revenue (51C) - $558.00; Norris Public Power - $1,064.93; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $629.13; Windstream - $104.18; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 6,975.53. SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME: Pending OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER: Pending PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending signed consent or, if not obtained within the designated timeline, court action will be begun. (Reedy requested a list of owners). The houses have been evaluated for the positive action of controlled burns, however, the “tiny house” on one of the properties will need to be removed first. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Legal proceedings are arranged for two locations. Adams again brought up an inoperable vehicle as well as three vehicles recently moved to another location. Pike was asked to get pictures for Carothers. CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE): No new information. CATTLEMENS’ BALL/WELCOME/ BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: Following discussion, that touched on these areas: 9,000 people could pass through community - June event; possibility of utilizing Norris poles for a banner? (Sedlacek), time sufficient to pursue grant funds? (due in April), a motion was made (Neumann), second (Reedy), followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to work in correlation with One Property at a Time for a banner, and the lights on the river bridge. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI’S NARRATIVE)/ORD # 478: Since Norris Public Power would like an additional 5’ to what was originally planned as a 20 foot easement-- for working area/maneuverability, it was agreed upon by members to increase the easement to 30 feet. Per Carothers, it was noted that property will be divided between Borgman and Hughes, and that Chris Witulski will be asked for a legal description to clarify conditions. The street (dead end) was also discussed and Carothers will check the court house records to clarify the situation. Ordinance #478 is to be addressed at the next Regular meeting. FUND TRANSFER FROM GENERAL TO SEWER FOR JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY INVOICE # 17681 - ($12,655.45) (Actual amount or additional, depending on determination): Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote designated the transfer of $12,655.45 from the General Fund in Regular Checking to the Sewer Fund in Regular Checking. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE) CATTLEMENS’ BALL/WELCOME/ BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: CITY AND ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME COOPERATIVE EFFORT. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI’S NARRATIVE)/ ORD # 478 DEAD END ROAD (AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY) ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS) OTHER: Reedy officially resigned from ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 4 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)