• December 2, 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 Andrew Carothers, Kenny Rainey, Rex/Jodi Adams, Rosalee Reedy, Sam Reedy, Cooper Duryea 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 18, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) – $823.57; Automatic w/d by bank (Safety Deposit Box rent) - $50.00; Payroll - $5,317.82; Fairbury Journal-News - $38.21; Industrial Chem Labs - $150.80; Lammel Plumbing - $3,286.80; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $88.00; NE Public Health Environmental Lab - $15.00; Pinecrest Tree Farm (Cabin Trees/fr/Grant) - $600.00; Postmaster - $278.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - ­$2,728.00; Winwater Works Co. $3,583.93; Wymore, City of – (Tower) - $1,160.62; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,120.75 STREET SUPERINTENDENT: (Acknowledgment of 2025 Street Supt. (Evan Wickersham) (S-1139/Class A, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.)—---Resolution 2025-5 ( motion - Neumann ), (second – Riensche) followed by reading of resolution (Carothers) and a vote -4-0 affirmative) ---- (&) Approve, Agree, and Appoint Evan Wickersham (S-1139/Class A – JEO Consulting Group, Inc.) as the Blue Springs 2026 Street Superintendent): Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote. COMMITTEES: Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: (Water System - Reedy/Neumann) (Sewer Lagoon Rainey /Riensche) - (Streets and Alleys Rainey /Neumann) - (City Parks and Properties - Reedy/Riensche) (Finance Rainey /Neumann) (Keno - Reedy/Riensche) COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designation: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Gene (Radar) Reedy COUNCIL SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, PHYSICIAN Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: Secondary Council President (Neumann) Temporary Clerk (Carothers) City Attorney (Carothers) Auditor: (Blobaum & Busboom) Physician: No appointee EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: PAY RATE, VACATION, HOLIDAYS, SICK LEAVE, TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE, ETC.: Motion (Reedy), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designations:’ EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed) 4% payroll increase across the board for the following totals henceforth: Milford Woutzke: Rate is $21.84 hourly. Vacation - 3 wk. paid vacation., 96 hr. annual sick leave $25.00 monthly telephone allowance Paid Holidays: : (11) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Katherine Roche City Clerk – Rate - $1,466.65 monthly. Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Holidays: Office may be closed: (11) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Linda Hohensee - Rate $70.10 monthly OTHER To be established as needed. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers suggested he begin the application for another grant from the Thomas Foundation, and demolition sites were suggested, with evaluation and further suggestions indicated in support of a new grant application. One property was positively identified, with a letter to be sent regarding needs: asbestos testing, remediation if necessary, etc. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: Clean-up effort was large scale and successful at one property and gratitude was expressed. A resident who declined to sign for a certified letter has nonetheless shown progress in clean-up efforts. Some aspects remain (tires, wood, metal), and determination was made that an amicable response would be expected by sending an letter offering to meet on the property for further explanation of remaining infractions. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Chris Witulski is working on the narrative that will support easement/ordinance. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC. (Reedy): Between now and July, Reedy will be working with SENDD (Jim/James) to identify grant expected to be $250,00 with a 20% City kick-in SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE #480: Minor changes were indicated, and the ordinance should be ready for review/approval at the next Regular meeting. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: Rosalee Reedy indicated that Gene Reedy Sr. is very interested in being a member of the Board. Members stated that he is well-known for applying great effort (time, materials, etc) to restoration/protection of the cabin. It was determined that having one member who does not reside within city limits should be acceptable. Carothers will research. Other people interested are Jodi Adams, Devin Dorn, Ruth Razo. Search will continue for interested individuals. 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 #480 TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 16, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• November 18, 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,Riensche ABSENT: Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Rex/Jodi Adams; Devin/Deb Dorn; Phil/Tana Padgett; Alfredo/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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of Nov. 4th, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $116.14; Payroll: $951.24; Abbott Portable Toilets - $500.00; Black Hills Energy - $72.80; Fairbury Journal-News - $85.50; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $9.98; Municipal Supply - $1,209.53; Norris Public Power - $1,002.70; One-Call Concepts - $8.51; Visa - $619.05; Windstream - $110.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,685,96. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: It is anticipated that the debris from the recent controlled burn will be removed (no earlier than 45 days) along with the debris from a previous burn. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: Sedlacek told that he took pictures of one property to support legal proceedings by Carothers for a nuisance infraction. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: No new information available. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC.: No new information available. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE: Changes/additions will be requested for Ordinance #480. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: Three possibilities were noted: Jodi Adams, Devin Dorn, and Ruth Razo (when living in Blue Springs). NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS STREET SUPERINTENDENT: (Acknowledgment of 2025 Street Supt. (Evan Wickersham) (S-1139/Class A, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.) (&) Approve, Agree, and Appoint Evan Wickersham (S-1139/Class A – JEO Consulting Group, Inc.) as the Blue Springs 2026 Street Superintendent) COMMITTEES COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT; TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, PHYSICIAN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: PAY RATE, VACATION, HOLIDAYS, SICK LEAVE, TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE, ETC. 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 Neumann at 7:12 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 2, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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 ------------------- 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 ---------------- 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