• January 6, 2026 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 Andrew Carothers, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,359.90; Payroll -$2,817.32; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Black Hills Energy - $84.19; Fairbury Journal-News - $82.91; Industrial Chemical Labs - $290.61; Lammel Plumbing - $754.50; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $95.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Pollman, LLC – 1,400.80; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $ $2,589,00; Willet & Carothers - $1,025.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Individual/Tower) - $1576.75; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,240.98. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Ash from controlled burn may now be removed. Controlled burn is planned for A-frame residential dwelling, and copy of letter from Carothers to property owner is attached to office copy of minutes , and wherein controlled burn, asbestos testing, and any necessary remediation is addressed. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: A copy of letter from Carothers is attached to the office copy of minutes, wherein the property owner with remaining nuisance conditions (has cleaned up a large portion) is requested to make contact for arrangements for a meeting time to discuss remaining issues. Dodge noted that another property owner has made good clean up progress, with comments made about “boat” issues still under scrutiny. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Carothers to contact a property owner in regard to easement for alley that is being prepared, along with a street easement, both being currently addressed by Chris Witulski. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC.: No new information. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: Carothers to review the ordinance that addresses number of members , and potential inclusion of a member living outside city limits. INITIAL DISCUSSION: MICRO-TIF PROGRAM – ANDREW WILLIS: In response to interest of one individual who has expressed interest in OPAT lots available and the TIF Program, and perhaps more aptly the Micro-Tif Program designed for smaller projects and residential buildings), Carothers will invite Andrew Willis to address members at the next Regular meeting. (Jan.20). NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS DISCUSSION PARK RESTROOM/ PRICE/GRANTS/OPTIONS MICRO-TIF PROGRAM – ANDREW WILLIS 90-DAY EVALUATION (WOUTZKE) 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 January 20, 2026. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• December 16, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall –Council President Reedy called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Mayor Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the December 2, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims (excluding #18616) as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $94.22; Payroll: $1,423.53; Arbor Ink - $142.13; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $480.09; Dean Cole (Tree Protection Reimb) - $137.26; Fairbury Journal-News - $44.69; Howell Auto Repair - $336.00; JEO Consulting Group (2025 Road Program Annual Fee) - $600.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $22.62; Norris Public Power - $1,031.15; One-Call Concepts - $8.12; Super Foods - $150.00 (Emp. Xmas); Willet & Carothers - $1,370.00 & $1,200.00; Visa - $913.06; Windstream - $110.51; City of Wymore - $360.00; --- and Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), vote: Neumann, Rainey and Neumann – Yes, and Reedy abstaining, for payment of check #18616 - Reedy & Son - $65.00 …..TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,488.38. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: No new information. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC.: No new information. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE #480: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), vote 4-0 affirmative to suspend the rule of three readings. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) followed by (reading of Ordinance), and a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Ordinance # 480. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: No new information. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:06 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 6, 2026. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)