Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• November 4, 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: 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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of October 21 meeting.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,164.02; Payroll: $2,644.10; Fairbury Journal-News - $73.84; Ideus Tree Service (Trees down ) $2,400.00; Municipal Supply - $229.47; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $140.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,711.52; Milford Woutzke – (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,672.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,060.07. .
PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved (after recommendation by P & Z Commission) application for building permit #25-5 for Jace Bowhay for a house being moved.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Trees are cut, and controlled burn expected to proceed as scheduled.
CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: 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: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED: New ordinance to be drafted.
TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED: Board formation to begin with determination of five members. To be continued at the next Regular meeting.
CABIN LANDSCAPING (IF FURTHER DISCUSSION NEEDED): No new information. To be returned to the agenda as per future determination.
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/ETC.
SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE
TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS
There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:10 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 18, 2025.
Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
• October 21, 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, Collin Meints, Phil/Tana Padgett, Aldredo/Ruth Razo, Verlyn Dodge, Deb Dorn, Robin Butler, Dean Cole, Laureen Riedesel, Gene/Rosalee Reedy, Steve Borgman, Rex Adams, Carol Maxson, Shirley Martin, R.P. 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the Oct. 7, 2025 Regular meeting.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Ne Dept. of Revenue (10) – $102.65; Payroll - $1467.83; Black Hills Energy - $60.65; Fairbury Journal-News - $29.15; Lammel Plumbing (Walnut Street Main Repair) - $1,362.71; Lauby Plumbing/ Heating/Air - $8.99; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,021.41; Postmaster - $278.00; SENDD – (Membership/Housing FY26) - $360.00; Visa - $718.54; Willet & Carothers - $3,368.00; Windstream - $110.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,903.44.
PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers: On schedule for 11/15 (alternate – 11/22) controlled burn of one property. A. J. McCrimmon contacted Carothers to request that trees around the house be knocked down (Jared Epp will be contacted (Carothers). Sedlacek will discuss with employee Woutzke.) Letter will be sent (Carothers) to a property owner about downing a building. Procedures to include arrangements for asbestos testing (Bockman). Plans are to get it down in late December, or January.
CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Property occupant received a certified letter requiring attention to various nuisances, and was given until November 4 for removal of infractions. One vehicle has been removed, another remains, as well as tires and debris.
VACATE ALLEY / EASEMENT: CONTINUED DISCUSSION: Carothers will contact Chris Witulski to request utility easement description for easement for part of Main Street – 30’. Property owners with interest in vacating the alley are Padgetts, Razos (also needs an address for location), Harrisons. Particulars are expected to be worked out by the next meeting, with conclusion hopefully no later than December.
CABIN (LANDSCAPING): Laureen Riedesel (Beatrice Arboretum) addressed members to express appreciation that the cabin is on the National Registry, and reflects the efforts of many in regard to restoration, fund raising, maintenance and protection. Long-term supporters of various cabin activities ( Cole – arrangements including City and Park and Cabin efforts to arrange, write grants, follow-up, and conclude grant and other avenues of improvement that included donations and labor, the Reedy family for grant applications, review of service provider activity, donations and labor, and other) were in discord in some ways regarding approach to certain situations, nonetheless agreed that all have the best interest of the cabin at heart. (Note: $2,866.29 remains in the Park Account for the cabin as a result of a grant,). Rosalee Reedy indicated that they are willing to donate a couple trees (scarlet oak). Cole indicated that planting location assessment has been previously marked for the previous grant received ($25,000) -- (inventory, assessment, removal, strategic replacement program), and can be again (hard wood, dwarf trees recommended) to help with the program. A motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved organized effort for location and selection of new trees.
WATER LINE- NW SIDE OF TOWN (REEDY): Proposed Water Projects (9-project copy of breakdown attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review) were brought up again for review and consideration (Reedy). It was noted that $250,000 CDBG grant funding may be a viable option, with other grant applications (possibly: Morris Foundation, Thomas Foundation) for City match funds ($50,000?) A study will be conducted, as determined by motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote.
FUND TRANSFER: STREET DEPT DEFICIT: $10,141.39: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote for fund transfer from Keno Fund within Regular Checking to General Fund within Regular checking and then in to Street Department fund within General Checking to cover deficit of $10,141.39.
FEES LIST (SEDLACEK): Hook-up fee - $250.00. Discussion of outdated charges and inflationary trend followed by many municipalities (examples were noted), resulted in discretionary changes to be implemented beginning with the next building permit applications, and necessary changes were instigated by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote to increase hook-up fees, with customer to pay for the meter and all cost of new water service.
RE-ESTABLISHING BLUE SPRINGS PARK-TREE BOARD (DEAN COLE): GOALS FOR FEIT PARK AND BLUE SPRINGS PARK (DEAN COLE): Cole stressed the importance of having a Park/Tree board, a panel of three to five people, and that might include a City official to assess, evaluate needs and assist with a plan to be brought before Mayor and Council. He stressed that goals and objectives are very important to the continued growth, welcome, and beauty of a community, and the City needs to “get going.” He said he would be willing to put the word out. Rex Adams thanked Dean for his long-term interest and involvement and hoped, “we could all work together.”
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/ETC.
SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED
TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED
CABIN LANDSCAPING (IF FURTHER DISCUSSION NEEDED)
There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:10 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 4, 2025.
Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
• October 7, 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, Dean Cole, Robin Butler, RP Harrison, Rex Adams, Verlyn Dodge, Deb Dorn, Phil Padgett, Ruth Razo
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 September 16th Regular meeting.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,636.08; Payroll $3,201.76; Fairbury Journal-News - $81.93; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $208.00; NE Dept. of Revenue, Charitable Gaming (51C – July-Sept./25) - $676.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Network consulting Services (Comp/printer/monitor/data transfer) - $2,207.50; One-Call Concepts - $1.64; Southern School – (Papa B’s Liq. License) -Local fee - $300.00; Super Foods - $8.77; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,624.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $1,591.13; Wymore Public Library (Annual Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS:$13,326.81, and from Keno Proceeds Account to Papa B’s (Sept. Report) - $327.76.
PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: Planning and Zoning Commission gave recommendations for approval--- followed by Council: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve United Methodist Church application for a building permit (#25-2) for a fence. Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve building permit (#25-3) for a shouse (Phil Padgett). Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve garage building permit (#25-4) (RuthRazo). Applicants were/will be notified of approval and fees.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending signatures on signed owner consent affidavits have been completed. Fire Chief McCrimmon will be contacted (and State Fire Marshal) to complete needed documentation for a controlled burn date and alternate date (anticipated for November), and another property owner will be contacted by Carothers for potential inclusion of his property (house) in the upcoming controlled burn project.
CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: A certified letter (return receipt letter was drafted - Carothers) for an individual with multiple nuisance infractions, which include: vehicles, tires, truck bed trailers (full of trash), construction/demolition debris, tires. Abatement is requested by November 4th,. A courtesy letter will be drafted (Carothers) for another individual with infractions, and action leading to District Court action will proceed for another individual for a semi trailer.
EMPLOYEE EVALUATION (WOUTZKE): Dean Cole spoke well of his work with Woutzke, and general consensus was that Woutzke’s work was more than adequate, and a motion (Reedy), second (Rainey), and a 4-0 affirmative vote increased his hourly rate to $21.00 effective the next paycheck, with further evaluation to be made in 90 days.
VACATE ALLEY (Harrison): A request was made (Harrison) for consideration for a 30’ft wide general utility easement (Norris Public Power)/vacate the alley (Harrison/Padgett) for designation of the strip as a private drive. Carothers will make contact with Witulski to get a legal description, and to determine the cost --- with Harrison agreeing to “share the cost.”
CABIN (Tree): Dean Cole reminded members of the parameter of recently completed tree assessment, removal, trimming, etc for the $25,000 grant he gained for the City, and during which the many professionals involved in the process evaluated the tree in question, and trimmed it during the project. No determination was made for its removal at the time Nonetheless, a motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and received a vote of: Riensche – NO, Reedy – YES, Rainey - YES, and Neumann - YES to approve the removal of the tree. Further discussion will continue at the next Regular meeting to determine the service provider.
INTRODUCTION: AUNT ROBIN’S BUTTERFLY STITCHES (ROBIN BUTLER): Robin Butler addressed members to introduce her new in-home business, and to request members for support of local businesses,
as on the website, Facebook, Instagram, newsletter. Riensche expressed that complications and legal problems might well result from public media involvement by the City, and members were in agreement that it would be best if interested community members enter into such a project individually or as a group. There was no negative intent or criticism intended toward Ms. Butler, who was not pleased with the outcome.
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE
VACATE ALLEY (Harrison) EASEMENT: CONTINUED DISCUSSION
CABIN (Tree): DETERMINATION OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR REMOVAL
WATER LINE- NW SIDE OF TOWN (REEDY)
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 October 21, 2025.
Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)
Thursday, September 18, 2025
• September 16, 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:
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 September 2, 2025 – 2025-2026 Budget, Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting minutes.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as herein listed: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $111.13; Payroll - $1,168.36; Black Hills Energy - $59.59; Fairbury Journal-News - $58.94; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $20.73; Norris Public Power - $1,065.06; One-Call Concepts - $1.64; O’Reilly Automotive - $9.09; Postmaster - $278.00; Temp Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,669.22; Ullman Auto Sales - $229.95; Visa - $758.39; Windstream - $111.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,541.86.
PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Signatures outstanding yet for owner consent for one property.
CLEAN UP/VEHICLES: No new information.
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE
EMPLOYEE EVALUATION (WOUTZKE)
VACATE ALLEY (Harrison)
CABIN (Tree)
There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:07 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 7, 2025.
Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)
September 2, 2025
Blue Springs City Hall
7:00 p.m.
The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing was opened at Blue Springs City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on September 2, 2025-- by motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote.
Roll call was taken:
Present: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche
Absent:
Other attendees: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Verlyn Dodge, Carol Hughes, Bev Acton
Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal-News newspaper on August 27th, 2025, Wednesday.
Brian Blobaum made the presentation of key provisions of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes, including, but not limited to, a comparison with the prior year's budget.
A copy of the budget notes is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review.
The floor was then opened for public comment on the proposed budget statement. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Riensche, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche) to adjourn the budget hearing at 10 minutes after 7:00 p.m.
Tim Sedlacek -Mayor ,- Budget Hearing
Katherine Roche - Clerk- Budget Hearing
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At 11 minutes after 7:00 p.m. (September 2,2025) the Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was opened: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote: (Neumann, Rainey,
Reedy, Riensche).
Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal-News newspaper on August 27, 2025, Wednesday.
Brian Blobaum presented the information relating to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related Resolution # 2025-4 was prepared. The floor was open for public comment on the tax levy. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so.
Special Hearing was closed at 20 minutes after 7: 00 p.m. by motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote: (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche).
Tim Sedlacek -Mayor - Special Hearing
Katherine Roche -Clerk - Special Hearing
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Mayor Sedlacek opened the Regular meeting at 21 minutes after 7:00 p.m, September 2nd, 2025 at Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published in the Fairbury Journal News newspaper on August 27th, 2025,
and roll call was taken:
Present: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche
Absent:
Others Present: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Verlyn Dodge, Carol Hughes, Bev Acton
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 advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing / meeting.
Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the minutes of the August 19th, 2025 Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council.
Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the payment of claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service -# 941- 2,577.79; Payroll -- 5,137.11; Blobaum &Busboom -Preliminary Budget - 1,500.00; Fairbury Journal-News - 130.48, LARM - Insurance - 15,623.00; NE Department of Revenue-- 501N - 394.00; Milton Pike - Tel. comp - 25.00; Security First Bank- Pike/IRA- 55.00; City of Wymore - Tower-1,531.72, Milford Woutzke. - Tel comp - 25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: 26,999.10.
CATTLEMAN'S BALL APPRECIATION STATEMENT. Bev Acton expressed gratitude to the City of Blue Springs for support of the event, showed a photo of the event site, and shared info regarding money raised, and amounts shared for various assistance with proceedings.
2025-2026 BUDGET DECISION: Motion (Riensche), second(Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche) approved the 2025-2026 Budget as presented.
2025-2026 Resolution 2O25-4 PROPERTY TAX REQUEST: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), reading by Blobaum, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche) approved Resolution 2O25-4 , setting the property tax request. A copy of the resolution is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review.
Municipal Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2025 / Resolution 2025-3 . Motion (Riensche),second (Rainey), reading by Carothers, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2025-3.
PLANNING AND ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: None
DEMOLITION PROJECT:
One property owner has completed clean-up activity and the court date will be dismissed with agreement of council. Ron Thompson will be contacted to do an asbestos inspection of the structure on the property. Owner affidavit will be completed for a controlled burn of the house. Signatures are still pending for approval for a control burn on another property. October or November is expected to be the schedule for controlled burning of both properties.
CLEAN UP / VEHICLES:
A certified letter will be sent to one person. Two properties have been cleaned up. And, thanks to Dodge for interest, purchase, and intended additional purchase, nuisance situations are expected to be totally resolved at two other locations.
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
PLANNING AND ZONING/APPLICATIONS
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN UP / VEHICLES
There being no further business, a motion was made by /Neumann at 40 minutes after 7 p.m. to adjourn.
The minutes of the 2025-2026 Budget Hearing/Special Hearing and the Regular meeting were read and approved on September 16, 2025
Mayor: Tim Sedlacek
Hearing/ Regular Session
Clerk: Katherine A. Roche
Hearing/ Regular Session
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025
7:00 PM -- Council President Reedy called for motion to open the Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan -- Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), vote 4-0 affirmative.
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.
PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche
ABSENT: Mayor Sedlacek
OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Carothers, Deb Dorn, Robin Butler, Verlyn Dodge Discussion of One and Six Year Plan/Resolution 2025-2.
Close the Public Hearing : Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), vote - 4-0 affirmative.
(Followed by)
7:07 PM Regular Session: Blue Springs City Hall --Council President Reedy called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken.
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.
PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek (late arrival), Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Carothers, Deb Dorn, Robin Butler, Verlyn Dodge
Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council.
Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $105.37; Payroll - $3,019.15; Black Hills Energy - $53.70; Fairbury Journal-News - $57.32; Johnny’s Welding - $164.04; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $48.98; League of NE Municipalities - (Membership) - $422.00; Ne Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Network Consulting Services, Inc (Cameras) - $960.00; Norris Public Power - $1,048.41; One-Call Concepts - $2.46; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $668.21; Windstream - $111.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 6,731.40.
RESOLUTION 2025-2 ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN:
Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Resolution 2025-2/One & Six Year Plan as presented.
PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications.
DEMOLITON PROJECT: Arrangements are being made by one of the owners for relocation of the “tiny house” from the property, and signatures are being obtained to facilitate controlled burn planned for fall. Another property clean-up issue under review is anticipated to be fully resolved, including removal of scrap metal from a building planned for demolition), and a 11 AM Sept 9th court date is expected to be dismissed due to of resolution of all issues. Foundation materials may now be removed from the site of a controlled burn and arrangements will be made and notification sent to request removal of tall weeds on the property.
CLEAN UP/VEHICLES: One property on the list has been mowed, and two letters will be drafted (Carothers) for courtesy notification of clean up issues .
CURRENT EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, WAGE ASSESSMENT, AND PART TIME SUPPORT WORKER: Discussion resulted in decision to evaluate pay scale of remaining City employee Woutzke at the first meeting in October, when better determinations can be made of responsibilities and workload.
2025-2026 BUDGET LEVY SETTING: No specifics were yet available to make a decision at this time.
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES
2025-2026 BUDGET LEVY SETTING
There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:30 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan and the Regular meeting were read and approved September 2, 2025.
Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
August 5, 2025
Regular Session: Blue Springs City Hall -- Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at Blue Springs City Hall, and roll call was taken.
Present: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche
Absent: Council member Rainey
Others present: Robin Butler
Notice of the hearing / Regular meeting was given in advance by posting it 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 advanced notice and in the advanced 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 July 15th, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council.
Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - # 941-- $2,164.79; Payroll -- $6,321.64 ; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Arbor Ink - $163.43; Beatrice Sand and Gravel - $916.56; Blue River Area Agency on Aging -- $687.50; Fairbury Journal-News -- $137.86; Kim Herrera (Meter Dep. Ref. ) - $130.30; NE Department of Revenue--(501N) --$296.00; Ne Public Health Lab --$15.00; Milton Pike - (,Tel.) - $25.00; Postmaster -- $280.00; Security First Bank (Pike/ IRA) -- $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,840.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel.) -- $25.00; Wymore , City of (Tower) - $1,501.09-- TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,684.17
PLANNING AND ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Signature phase remaining for one property, per Carothers email.
CLEAN UP / VEHICLES: Two letters sent for cleanup,and one property in the final stage of infraction resolution, per Carothers email.
JOB APPLICATIONS AS RECEIVED AND PEOPLE SERVICE OPTION UNDER REVIEW: Discussion resulted in determination of delay for retiring employee replacement at this time, with responsibilities of Milford Woutzke increased and under upcoming review for wage increase, and possible activation of support worker. (Reedy).
INITIAL DISCUSSION FOR SETTING LEVY FOR 2025-2026 BUDGET YEAR: Initial discussion resulted in determination to delay final decision until full council and City attorney are present.
NEXT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ONE IN SIX YEAR PLAN (FOLLOWED BY REGULAR SESSION)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLUTION 2025-2 FOR THE ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN UP / VEHICLES
CURRENT EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, WAGE ASSESSMENT, AND PART TIME SUPPORT WORKER
2025-2026 BUDGET LEVY SETTING
There being no further business, motion was made by Neumann at 7:10 p.m. to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 19th, 2025.
Mayor: Tim Sedlacek
(Hearing/ Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine Roche
(Hearing/ Regular
Session
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