June 17, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Milton Pike, 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), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue - Direct Payment - Sales Tax - $89.41; Payroll - $3,060.96; Abbott Portable Toilets - (Feit Park) - $125.00; Beatrice Sand and Gravel - $102.00; Black Hills Energy - $52.70; Constellation Energy - $47.17; Extreme Motorsports (Cattleman’s Ball Welcome Banner) - $1,025.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $107.52; Johnson’s Service Company (Sewer Lining Project) - $80,000.00; Lammel Plumbing - $3,515.47; Lauby Plumbing - $21.56; Norris Public Power - $1,003.14; One-Call Concepts - $5.31; Postmaster - $258.00; Gene (Radar) Reedy - Cattleman’s Ball Supplies Reimb - $23.64; Roehr’s Machinery - Backhoe Repair - $2,366.34; Security First Bank - Pike/IRA - $55.00; Visa - $1,701.94; Windstream - $110.39; TOTAL CLAIMS: $93,670.55. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers sent affidavit for consent to burn one property. A structure on another property is expected to be available for controlled burn when contents are cleared. Both structures are anticipated to be burned this summer. Jared Epp will be contacted regarding removal of debris at the site of a previous controlled burn. Carothers suggested that Epp remove all debris/scrap. Some debate was giving to providing the owner with opportunity to remove/sell the scrap metal. Popular consensus (determined by favorable timeline) was to designate Epp to remove everything so the foundation can be removed (landfill?/other?) and fill can be completed. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Progress was noted for one property on the clean-up list. A complaint was filed for another property owner. A correct mailing address was not available for another nuisance issue. A courtesy clean-up letter will be sent to a property owner. A property owner indicated that boats in question (used to store junk?) need not be removed, and that person will receive a courtesy letter about tall weeds . Tall weeds at another location have been mowed. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT/VACATE ROAD --ORDINANCE # 478 : Documents are ready for final review and will be addressed/finalized at the second meeting in July (15th) - Ordinances 478/479 and the General Utility Easement Agreement. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE: No new information. CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE): NCS to address on Thursday (19th) - price $249.80, and still using Windstream. PARK PLANS: No new information TENNIS COURT PLANS: No new information. FUND TRASFER AS NECESSARY FOR CURRENT CLAIM ($80,000 - JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY - SEWER LINING. Motion (Reedy), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote determined funds from General ($56,459.09 (ARPA total) and $23,540.91 Keno Proceeds - Community Betterment would be transferred to cover the $80,000 sewer project total. Bridge - Mill out 2”-4” and INSTALL NEW HMA PAVEMENT: Project (Pavers Inc.) which would include Bridge Mill out 2“-4” and install new HMA Pavement - South Side 23’x15‘, North Side 30’x 23’ Total; 25 Tons at $258.00 /Ton /$6,450.00; Lincoln Street - Mill and Install 3” Asphalt Average - 22’ X 18’ - 10 Tons @ $242.00/Ton - $2,420.00;Grant Street -- Mill and Install 3’ Asphalt Average - 22’x18’ - 10 Tons @ $242.00 Ton - $2,420.00, and Broad Street - North Side Approx 100 ‘ - $12,600 roughly -- created a project which calculated to approximately $24,000 - 25,000, and was determined for activation. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) PARK PLANS TENNIS COURT PLANS MOVED TO SECOND MEETING IN JULY (15TH): GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Borgman/Hughes) & ORDINANCES # 478/479 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 July 15, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 3, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, 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), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,409.82; Payroll: $7,584.25; Abbott Portable Toilets - $90.00; Blue Springs Cemetery(Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy -$33.80; First State Insurance (Workers’ Comp Audit) - $900.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - 363.65; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) $31.95; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,697.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - 25.00; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,597.33; T0TAL CLAIMS: $21,512.80. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. Members acknowledged and accepted the resignation of Connie Mewes from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and thanked her for her dedicated service and steadfast adherence to policy. Mayor Sedlacek asked that names of possible replacement candidates be brought forward at the next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Two courtesy letters (for weeds) were requested, and fencing for open trenches at a building site (McMurray/OPAT) was recommended by Dodge. Sedlacek will contact involved parties. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE: No new information. CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) (Must be completed and reported for LARM Safety Grant reimbursement by Sept 30th): Diode will be on site Thursday (June 5) to review the situation/initiate a plan. CATTLEMANS’ BALL WELCOME BANNER/ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: Concerns/Review: City banner scheduled to be put in place 6/4 (Reedy). Norris will be on site Wednesday (8:30 AM June 4) to hang the banner, and will take it down later. It is hoped that the weather will not cause the banner to be taken down prior to Sam Wymore Days. The efforts of Mary Ells, Shirley Martin, and associates were described as “fantastic” (Radar) and all agreed that the painting, flowers, signs, etc. highly increased the appeal of the community. The enthusiasm, ability, interest, and follow-thru were highly commended and very much appreciated by all members. PARK PLANS (DISCUSSION/ AS NEEDED): No new information. TENNIS COURT PLANS (DISCUSSION/PLANS AS NEEDED): No official plans at this time during the determination of interest period, but it was noted (Reedy) that planned changes should keep impact to the cabin in mind. Mayor Sedlacek also reminded members to use prudence when electing to pursue major changes, be it in regard to equipment, the tennis court, or other issues, and to not only take advantage of grant opportunities, but to begin pursuit of other money making possibilities by the City. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT/VACATE ROAD -- ORDINANCE # 478 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) PARK PLANS TENNIS COURT PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:26 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 17, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)