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)

January 7, 2025 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, January 7, 2025, at the Blue Springs City Hall. 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, 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 (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,698.63; Payroll - $ 6,505.22; Arbor Ink - $234.28; Bear Graphics - $164.98; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $981.24; Fairbury Journal-News - $104.93; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement) - $950.67; Johnson Service Company - (mobilization, video, root saw, heavy cleaning) - $12,655.45; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $302.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $.74; One-Call Concepts - $1.18; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $31.55; Postmaster - $258.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,515.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,570.15; TOTAL CLAIMS: $29,094.02. SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME: Pending inquiry to Carothers. No further information available. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER: Not applicable at this time. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE): No new information. PROBLEMATIC WATER LINE EVALUATED FOR RUST BY PIKE: Water sample requested from Dodge. CATTLEMENS’ BALL/WELCOME/ BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: Possible approximate variables (Per Adams): 3’ x 85’ - Banner - $920-$970; 4’x 8’ sign - $200/275 - both sides; River Bridge Lights - 580’ @ $7 per ft. = $4,060 w/ “wave” and increased cost. Review continues. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI’S NARRATIVE)/ORD # 478: No new information. NEXT AGENDA: 7:00 pm --2nd PUBLIC HEARING FOR OOR PROGRAM / Q & A - REGARDING SUCCESS/PROGRESS OF THE PROGRAM (SENDD) FOLLOWED BY REGULAR SESSION: 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 PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI’S NARRATIVE)/ORD # 478 FUND TRANSFER FROM GENERAL TO SEWER FOR JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY INVOICE # 17681 - ($12,655.45) (Actual amount or additional, depending on determination) There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 21 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

December 17, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, December 17, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. 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, Attorney Andrew Carothers, Rex Adams, Jared Epp, Gene Reedy Sr. 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 December 3, 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 - Sales Tax - $101.00; Security First Bank - Automatic- (Safe Deposit Box ) - $35.00; Payroll: $3,019.15; black Hills Energy - $28.30; Fairbury Journal-News - $44.37; Farmers Cooperative - $17.75; Lauby Plumbing - $19.47; Municipal Supply - $153.49; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (51C Penalty) - $42.95; Norris Public Power - $1,008.72; One-Call Concepts - $1.98; Postmaster - $258.00 - Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $950.31; Windstream - $102.83; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,216.49 - Wymore Super Foods - $205.99; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,260.80 & FROM CDBG account -- SENDD - (DD#6) - $3,094.00 (Admin/Housing/LBP & Henning Carpentry (Housing Rehab.)- $46,599.00 = Total: $49,693.00. . DECLARE VACANCY ON COUNCIL/ SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME: Mayor Sedlacek declared a council vacancy, and advised that, despite many contacts being made, a candidate has not yet been determined. A notice of vacancy will be posted directly. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER (IF APPLIES): Non-applicable at this time. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY (ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS NECESSARY): No new information. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One house/garage has been demolished (controlled burn). Ashes will not be removed for 45 days. Epp will make his excavator available (3 hrs. minimum time, $200 per hr.) for the project. Pike will get metal out. Reedy offered his trailer to assist with the project. Carothers will call NRD for potential determination of sources for the demolition (limestone- bank stabilization) materials. Another controlled burn is planned for January, and another when all signatures are obtained - potentially for February or March. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court hearings scheduled for 2nd Tuesday in January. Carothers will draft a letter for a trailer that needs to be removed. County Court order to follow for occupied trailer on 1st Street. CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE): No new information. PROBLEMATIC WATER LINE EVALUATION BY PIKE: Pike to evaluate line for rust. CATTLEMEN’S BALL//WELCOME: Adams suggested possibility of lighting (blue lights) the Blue Springs bridge. Electrical connection variables were discussed. Reedy suggested a “Welcome to Blue Springs” banner across the street between poles (Radar will contact Priority Printing, also ask Langdale for pricing) for a banner and possibly a 4x8 sign at the site of the Blue Springs sign. Flags will be replaced as is determined necessary. CABIN TREES/REPLACEMENT: (Gene Reedy Sr.): Members expressed no opposition to Gene Reedy Sr.’s plan to replant trees where they had been before (bigger trees), but it was decided that Radar Reedy would contact the grant facilitator (Cole) to determine what plans were already in place within the grant program. OTHER: Sedlacek asked if equipment was working OK. No problems were reported. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVALA 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) PROBLEMATIC WATER LINE EVALUATED FOR RUST BY PIKE CATTLEMENS’ BALL/WELCOME/ BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI’S NARRATIVE)/ORD # 478 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 January 7 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session) 

December 3, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, December 3, 2024, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor (Previous: Council President) Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor (Previous: Council President), Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Attorney Andrew 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 (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,456.67; Payroll $7,522.76; Fairbury Journal News - $98.13; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $363.00; Milton Pike -(Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $31.55; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,482.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,059.11. OATH(S) OF OFFICE:NEUMANN/SEDLACEK: Attorney Carothers administered the Oath(s) of office. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche ) , 3-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: (Water System - Reedy/Neumann) (Sewer Lagoon - Sedlacek/Riensche) - (Streets and Alleys - Sedlacek/Neumann) - (City Parks and Properties - Reedy/Riensche) (Finance- Sedlacek/Neumann) (Keno - Reedy/Riensche) Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , 3-0 affirmative vote for: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Gene (Radar) Reedy Motion (Riensche) , second ( Reedy) , 3-0 affirmative vote for approval of the following: SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT - Neumann Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) 3-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: TEMPORARY CLERK (Carothers) CITY ATTORNEY (Carothers) DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (Willet) CITY AUDITOR: (Brian Blobaum) CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee) EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed) Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) , followed by 3-0 affirmative vote to keep all employee benefits (excluding payroll) the same, and as listed below. Motion (Reedy) , second (Neumann), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote for 4% increase across the board for the following totals: Milton Pike - Rate - $28.18 hourly wage. Continuance of current policy regarding insurance. Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation Comp time or OT $25.00 monthly telephone allowance. Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Katherine Roche City Clerk - Rate is $ 1,410.24 monthly Office Hours 7:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Milford Woutzke: Rate is $17.98 hourly Vacation - 3 wk. paid vacation., 96 hr. annual sick leave $25.00 monthly telephone allowance Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas Linda Hohensee - Rate is $67.40 monthly OTHER To be established as needed. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY 2025 CIPP QUOTE/ (utilizing existing AARP Funds): Members discussed the Johnson Service Company (sewer lining) estimate #1055484802 (11/13/24) which included - Mobilization (LS) - Based on coming from Burchard project. $5,000 Mob will apply if timing of work is not flexible to our schedule: Install 6” CIPP (per LF) MH#s 4 to 5, 7 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (Per LF) MH#s 1 to 2,4 service reinstates, Install 6”CIPP (per LF) MH#s 6 to 7, 8 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (Per LF) MH#s 3 to 4, 7 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (per LF) 2 to 3,7 service reinstates, Install 6: Cipp (Per LF) MH#s 8 to 9,3 service reinstates, Install 6” CIPP (per LF) MH#s 5 to 6,5 service reinstates; Install 6” CIPP (per LF) MH#s 7 to 8, 7 service reinstates - repair work must be performed by the city prior to liners being ordered, with Service Reinstatement (per each)-- Resulting in an estimate total of $120,368. A motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved Johnson Service Company to activate 7 of the 8 options based on their needs assessment and input by Employee Milton Pike, and which will exceed the $56,459.09 , (bringing the total project to over $80,00) received under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program under the American Rescue Plan Act, thereby obligating that $56,459.09 funds prior to the December 31st, 2024 deadline to the Johnson Service Company project. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: New dates (replacing those postponed due to drought conditions) were scheduled for “controlled burn)“of one property -- December 14, alternate December 21. If possible without causing destruction to house, the garage will be pushed up to the house for a single burn situation. Another property was pushed back a month. Carothers was authorized by members to send a letter to other property owners including notification of indicating “court order” might be a course of action if they do not provide necessary signatures for the burn/demolition project to move forward. Another property has been pushed back to a February “controlled burn” scheduling. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court dates are set for three situations. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Chris Witulski is refining the narrative for a “utility” easement (sewer/power lines) on property he previously marked. When all is in place, signed copies of the easement will forward consideration for approval of Ordinance # 478 CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: Jarod McKeever has completed a Morris Foundation grant application ($70,000) on behalf of the City to be used with the $28,579 funds already committed to the project (Wymore/Blue Springs Area Fund). PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS; Since the entire project is cost prohibitive at this time, members have asked Employee Pike to “evaluate the situation at the very end of the line.” There is no current indication that a “rust” situation is problematic throughout the line, but appears to be an isolated situation which might be addressed within a more minimal repair plan. Other: Adams asked for considerations for a welcoming effort (perhaps banners) for the Cattlemen’s’ Ball in June of ‘25. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVALA OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS DECLARE VACANCY ON COUNCIL/ SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER (IF APPLIES): JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY (ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS NECESSARY) PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE) PROBLEMATIC WATER LINE EVALUATION BY PIKE 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 December 17, 2024. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session City Clerk:Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

November 19, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, November 19, 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: Verlyn Dodge, Heather McKinney 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 November 5, 2024 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 102.86; Payroll - $2,954.65; Barco Municipal Products - $671.52; Black Hills Energy - $99.83; Fairbury Journal - News - $75.13; Farmers Cooperative - $30.00; Jerry’s Diesel - $455.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $3.58; Connie Mewes - $10.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $981.87; Postmaster - $258.00; R. L. Tiemann Construction (Crack Sealing # 2) - $15,120,00.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $959.31; Windstream - $102.85; TOTAL CLAIMS: $21,894.60 AND From Keno Proceeds - Papa B’s Keno & Grill - $387.43. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): Following recommendation to approve by P & Z Commission, motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Building Application Permit 24-9 (Randy/Janet Roberts - replacement cabin ) - Cottonwood@the Springs. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: No new information. CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS: No new information. CRACK SEALING: Second round complete. PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS/MATERIALS COST: Pending further cost-analysis for discussion at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS OATH(S) OF OFFICE:NEUMANN/SEDLACEK: APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES/PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WAGES JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY 2025 CIPP QUOTE/ (utilizing existing AARP Funds): PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478 CITY PARK RESTROOM/APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS PROBLEMATIC WATER SERVICE LINE PLANS 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 December 3, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)