Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in the Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, Nebraska.  The meeting is open to the public.  Agenda for such meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Nemaha County Clerk’s office, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, NE during normal working hours and also at  HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - Jan. 5




NEMAHA COUNTY
EXTENSION BOARD MEETING
The Nemaha County Extension will hold an Extension Board Meeting, Thursday, January 12, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Meeting Room in the basement of the Courthouse, Auburn.
The agenda is maintained at the Nemaha County Extension Office, Courthouse - Auburn, 402-274-4755, and is posted at the Nemaha County Courthouse.
Herald - Jan. 5




NOTICE OF MEETING
The Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting at *7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012, at the NRD headquarters in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  Individual committee meetings begin at *6:00 p.m.  An agenda is being kept current at the office – 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh, NE  68450.
Herald - Jan. 5




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Six Year Road and Street Plan for the City of Peru, Nebraska, as required by NEB. REV. STAT. Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. has been recommended for approval by the Mayor and City Council,  and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 13th day of February, 2012, beginning at 6:45 P.M. at Peru City Hall at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
Cindy L. Moran
City Clerk
City of Peru
Herald - Jan. 5




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one (1) year from May 1, 2012, for the following retail liquor licensee:
CLASS B – BEER OFF
SALE ONLY (INSIDE)
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
73416-644A Avenue
Peru, Nebraska 68421
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the City of Peru on or before February 9, 2012, in the office of the City Clerk; that in the event protests are filed by three (3) or more such persons, hearing will be held to determine whether continuation of said license should be allowed.
Cindy L. Moran
City Clerk, Peru
Herald - Jan. 5




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one (1) year from May 1, 2012, for the following retail liquor licensee:
CLASS – H NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
Veterans F W 7299
721 5th Street
Peru, Nebraska 68421
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the City of Peru on or before February 9, 2012, in the office of the City Clerk; that in the event protests are filed by three (3) or more such persons, hearing will be held to determine whether continuation of said license should be allowed.
Cindy L. Moran
City Clerk, Peru
Herald - Jan. 5




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one (1) year from May 1, 2012, for the following retail liquor licensee:
CLASS D – SPIRITS
WINE, BEER OFF SALE
Edward R. Decker
Decker’s Food Center
623 5th Street
Peru, Nebraska 68421
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the City of Peru on or before February 9, 2012, in the office of the City Clerk; that in the event protests are filed by three (3) or more such persons, hearing will be held to determine whether continuation of said license should be allowed.
Cindy L. Moran
City Clerk, Peru
Herald - Jan. 5




MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD DECEMBER 12, 2011
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 12th of December, 2011 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 12:00 p.m.  This meeting was held in open session as required by Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Chairman Hahn called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present –Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.
Chairman Hahn announced this was an open meeting and information about open meetings was posted on the north wall of the Board Room.
Chairman Hahn noted all Board Members have received a copy of the Agenda for this meeting.
General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter gave a presentation called Utility Rates 101 to the Board.  This presentation discussed methods of determining utility rates.  Guest Randy Hellsbusch with the Nebraska Rural Water Association was also present to answer questions for the Board.  GM Hunter stated that the methodology presented would be used to prepare the 2012 rates for Water and Sewer to be presented at the next Board Meeting.
GM Hunter presented a new Transportation Agreement to the Board from Black Hills Energy.  This agreement would not require an upfront payment of $18,000 from the BPW.  GM Hunter asked the Boards approval of the Transportation Agreement.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve the Black Hills Energy Transportation Contract.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks presented to the Board recommended changes to the Personnel Policy of the Board of Public Works.  These changes updated the terminology for winter hours vs summer hours, clarified funeral leave, made changes to Section 125 spending, and changes to flu shots.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve the recommended changes to the personnel policy.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks presented to the Board the increases being granted in several communities.  AFM Sierks recommended a 2 % increase to the BPW employees to remain consistent with the increase provided by the City of Auburn to their employees.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve the 2 % increase for BPW employees.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks presented a proposed 2012 Holiday Schedule to the Board for their approval.  The proposal asked the Board to grant an additional 4 hours holiday to the employees for 2012 as Christmas Eve fell on a Monday, and grant the floating holiday as Friday, April 6th.  Member Wilson made a motion to approve the 2012 Holiday Schedule.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks presented to the Board Medical 7 and Medical 23 as proposed Health Insurance Plans for 2012 for BPW Employees.  AFM Sierks also asked the Board to cease offering a Flexible Spending Account through Paychex.  Member Snyder made a motion to discontinue flexible spending accounts and approve Medical 7 & 23 as the Health Insurance Plans.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented to the Board a proposed Energy Efficiency Rebate Form.  GM Hunter stated that the BPW rebates follow the program offered by NPPD and these were the changes being implemented by NPPD.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve the Energy Efficiency Rebate Form for 2012.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that the project Sewer Phase III has been completed and submitted final payment requests from the contractors.  The payment request for TJ Osborn for the lift stations was $4,000.00.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve $4,000 to TJ Osborn.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented a change order in the amount of $8,001.20 for Midlands Contracting to the Board for approval.  This change order was the result of a section of sewer line needing to be replaced rather than lined.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the change order.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented the final payment request from Midlands Contracting in the amount of $138,576.60 for the completion of the sewer line lining portion of the project.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the final payment to Midlands in the amount of $138,576.60.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported to the Board that the EPA had conducted an audit on the Buy American part of the funding from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.  There were four issues that were identified and two issues that have been resolved.  GM Hunter continues to work with HDR Engineering and the Cadmus Group who performed the audit to resolve the outstanding issues.
Chairman Hahn stated that no response was going to be made regarding the editorial letters submitted to the newspaper from the Mayor.
AFM Sierks presented to the Board a list of quarterly liens for both water and sewer customers that need to be approved and presented to the City Council for filing.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve the liens as presented.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks reported to the Board that the semi – annual payment to NDEQ Fiscal Services is due on December 15th.  At the Board’s request, AFM Sierks reviewed the amounts of the loans and the amounts of the payments with NDEQ.  The loan on the Clearwells had a total balance due of $528,885.52 with a total interest rate of 4.3%.  The Water Department showed unrestricted funds of $531,664.34.  Member Kubik made a motion to pay off the Clearwells Loan using unrestricted funds of the water department for the total amount due of $528,885.52.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
On Financial:  AFM Sierks reported that the following CD’s are maturing in December:  23825 FNB.  Member Kubik made a motion to have AFM Sierks use best judgment on reinvestment of the CD.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #17.  Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board approve the General Consent Items listed below:
a) Approve the previous meeting’s minutes and dispense with reading of same,
b) Approve monthly compensation of officers, management and employees as previously fixed by the Board,
c) Approve, ratify and allow the following checks written/transfers during the month:
Checks Written During the Month of November 2011:
Nebraska Department of Revenue    25,437.24
Burr Farms Machinery    9,706.00
Windstream    419.55
NDEQ - Fiscal Services    300.00
NHHS-Division of Public Health    160.00
Chamber Of Commerce    130.00
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
A-1 Locksmith    88.00
Action Technology    749.85
Altec    3,554.99
American Recycling    74.00
Auburn Chamber Of Commerce    800.00
County Publications    800.00
Postmaster    1,410.00
Baird Holm    2,219.13
Beard’s Salvage    118.30
BPW    11,442.35
Bulldog Auto Parts    1,090.69
Cintas    1,115.37
City Of Auburn    7,483.44
D.R. Thomas    451.57
Concrete Industries    1,021.79
Cornhusker International Trucks    441.15
First Wireless    235.15
Dugan Business Forms    104.26
Dutton-Lainson    856.26
Eggers Bros    667.72
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs    16.00
AFHC    294.00
Farwest Line Specialties    159.45
First Bank Card Center    975.33
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    3,586.49
Glenn’s Corner Market    70.05
W.W. Grainger    78.17
Hall’s Safety Equipment    87.10
Hawkins    2,036.81
DHHS State of Nebraska    55.00
NHHS-Division of Public Health    575.00
HDR Engineering    3,013.00
HD Supply    812.24
Hunter Jr., David A.    140.00
Husker Electric    8,698.31
Kriz-Davis    5,440.88
Lincoln Winwater    239.63
Lynch Hardware    13.68
McMaster-Carr    26.62
Meyer-Earp    651.60
Midlands Contracting    138,576.60
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply    398.15
Nemaha County Clerk    16.50
Muse, Ferida M.    296.16
Northern Tool    34.59
Northern Safety    99.97
OPPD    8,820.62
Orscheln    415.97
Sargent Irrigation    6,784.05
Solomon Corp    7,325.82
NDEQ - Fiscal Services    143,180.60
Nebraska State Fire Marshall    240.00
HHS-State of NE    729.00
Stutheit Implement    100.84
Sunmart    78.37
T & R Electric    10,863.00
US Cellular    164.74
Vermeer Equipment    178.22
Water Engineering    418.37
WAPA    32,806.77
Windstream    117.72
Matheson Trigas    101.02
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Omaha Door    4,057.92
Capital Business    186.17
TekCollect    15.00
T J Osborn Construction    4,000.00
Strobel, Daniel    262.57
Geothermal Green Team    270.07
Staska, Katherine    65.12
Haith, Allenna    238.86
Kerr, Neil    30.00
Lunzmann, Huldah    100.00
Criste, Joanne    40.21
Constantine, John    300.00
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $661,000 to Checking from Revenue
d)Approve Free Service Report for furnishing utilities, materials, equipment, inspections and labor to the city free of charge and in lieu of tax payments to the city for the month of November 2011 in the amount of $22,112.23.
Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Kubik, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $70.05.  Roll call: those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Reports:
Well Closing Grant
Air Compressor
WWTP
NPPD Wholesale Rates
City Services
West Water Line
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Kubik the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held January 9, 2012 at the hour of 12:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.   Chairman Hahn declared the meeting adjourned.  Agenda items will be posted.
Dick Hahn, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
Doug C. Glenn, Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I, Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public for the State of Nebraska, do hereby certify the attached and foregoing minutes is a true, correct and conformed copy of proceedings had and done by the Board of Public Works at their December 12, 2011 meeting; all of the subjects acted upon in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and available for public inspection at the Office of the Board; such subjects were contained in the agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; the said minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body, all in accordance with Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public in and for the State of Nebraska.
My Commission Expires June 15, 2014.
Herald - Jan. 5




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Anneta L. Johnson, Deceased
Estate No. PR11-34
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy of said Decedent, Determination of Heirs, and Appointment of Merlin Nincehelser as Personal Representative has been filed and herein and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305, on January 17, 2012 at or after 2:00 o’clock P.M.
MERLIN NINCEHELSER, Petitioner
1021 21st Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Kelly J. Werts, #20509
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN, WERTS & ZISKEY, PC
1901 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-2444
Herald - Dec. 29, Jan. 5 & 12




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Jerry L. Chubick and Dee. A. Chubick, dated March 30, 2001, and recorded on April 9, 2001, in Book No. 146, at Page 125 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Nemaha County, Nebraska, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on January 31, 2012, at 10:00 AM, at the main level lobby of the Nemaha County, Courthouse, Auburn, Nebraska, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:
The South Half (S 1/2) of Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block Sixteen (16) in HOWE, NIXON AND WILLSON’S ADDITION to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, commonly known as 1512 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305
subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of records, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.
Edward Brink, Successor Trustee
First Publication: December 22, 2011
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (No. 132376). For more information, visit www.southlaw.com.
Herald - Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19




Notice of Trustee`s Sale
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on 01/23/2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, (AS DEFINED IN NEB. REV. STAT. 76-201):
LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12), BLOCK ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE (173) IN NEAL`S ADDITION TO PERU, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
All subject to any and all:  (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolutions of record which affect the property, and (4) unpaid water bills,  (5) prior mortgages and trust deed of record and (6) ground leases of record.  The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes.  This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
By: Erika Knapstein, Trustee, NSBA# 24088
Kozeny & McCubbin, LC
12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 991-0255
First Publication 12/15/2011 , final 01/12/2012
Published in the Nemaha County Herald
K&M Filename: SHESHNO2    
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN FROM YOU   WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Herald - Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the deed of trust in the original principal amount of $51,200.00 executed by Anthony A. Johnston as Trustor; and filed for record on February 6, 2007, recorded in Book No. 172 of Mortgages, Page 655 to 657 in the public records of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier’s check, at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, at 10:00 a.m. on February 14, 2012.
Lot Four (4), Block Twenty Three (23) in Howe and Nixon’s Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska;
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash or certified funds to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
James H. Cain
Successor Trustee
1920 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3938
Herald - Dec. 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26




NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Case No. CI 11-88
CHERIS MARIE TEMPLIN, Plaintiff, VS.
KYLE LEE TEMPLIN, Defendant.
You are hereby notified that the Final Hearing for Dissolution of Marriage will be heard before the Honorable Daniel E. Bryan, Jr., Judge of the District Court of Nemaha County, Courtroom No. One on the 3rd Floor fo the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska, on the 1st day of February, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard.
Cherish Marie Templin
806 Main St.
Brock, NE 68320
402-874-0960
Herald - Dec. 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION
1. The name of the limited liability company is Wright Optometric Service, LLC.
2. The address of the designated office of the company is 1702 M Street, Auburn, NE 68305.
3. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in professional optometry services and any lawful act or activities for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.
4. The company commenced its existence on September 26, 2011, and the period of duration is perpetual.
5. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Manager(s).
Kelly J. Werts
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN, WERTS & ZISKEY, PC
1901 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-2444
Herald - January 5, 12, 19




NOTICE
Carson National Bank, Plaintiff vs. Geraldine Wilson, Defendant
County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska.
To Geraldine Wilson:
Notice is hereby given that on November 9, 2011, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Plaintiff filed a Complaint seeking a money judgement from you. To respond to the Complaint you must answer or otherwise plead within 30 days of the final publication hereof. Failure to answer or otherwise plead will result in the Complaint being taken as true and judgement being entered accordingly.
Allen Fankhauser, #11239
Fankhauser, Nelsen, Werts & Ziskey, P.C.
1901 N St.
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-2444
Herald - January 5, 12, 19

City Council Proceedings
November 28, 2011
The Mayor and Council of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, were called to meet at the City Hall at 1101 “J” Street on November 28, 2011, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Kudrna.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Bishop, Clark, Critser, Erickson and Holtzman. Absent:  No one.  
Mayor Kudrna announced “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door”.  
Council approved the October 4, 2011, October 24, 2011, and October 25, 2011 meetings’ minutes as written.
The City Council approved the financial report.
A claim from Hunters Headquarters in the amount of $1390.00 was approved.
The following claims were presented before the Council for ratification:  American Family Life Assurance Co., Wh-95.47; Hinrichsen Const. Co., CDBG Housing Project-18562.00; Nebraska Dept of Revenue, Keno Tax-617.00; Quality Remodeling, CDBG Housing Project-155.00; Auburn Discount Liquor, Reim CRA Project-15000.00; Auburn State Bank, Bond Payment-143438.75; Betty England, Refund-200.00;  Action Technology Services Inc., Se-300.00; American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-145.00; Black Hills Energy, Ut-132.82; Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-9410.05; Board of Public Works, Ut-5088.91; Casey Agency Inc., Ins-52574.00; Cline Williams Law Firm, Se-1000.40; Dan’s Antiques, Reim CRA Project-184.19;  Five Nines Technology Group, Se-103.70; Linda Bantz, Se-302.95; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Mitch Bishop, Reim CRA Project-3780.00; Nemaha County, Se-4693.47; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; Southeast Nebraska Development District, CDBG Se-13303.86; The Standard, Ins-351.43;  Time Warner Cable, Se-424.38; Verizon Wireless, Se-134.50; Windstream, Ut-120.94; Wright Express, Su-2658.77.  The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  Alamar Uniform, Su-124.56; Amazon, Bk-1623.31; American Legal Publishing, Se-250.00; Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Invest-2000.00; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-111.78; Auburn Newspapers, Se-189.41; Baker & Taylor, Bk-376.73; Board of Public Works, Maint-80.85; Bohl Plumbing & Heating Inc., Se-65.00; Bowman Equipment & Repair, Se-50.00; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-213.97; Casey Agency Inc., Bond-Ins-1153.00; Cash-Wa Distributing Co., Su-69.87; Chad Kruger, Se-17.00; Concrete Industries Inc., Su-520.88; Cornhusker Press, Su-14.80; Cowan Water Conditioning, Su-60.00; Darnell Glass Co., Se-151.50; Data Technologies Inc., Fe-Se-1950.00; Demco, Su-163.45; Eakes Office Plus, Su-179.90; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-47.87; Entire Recycling Inc., Su-45.00; Filter Care, Su-67.90; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-359.99; Heather Koeneke, Reim-30.00; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-160.00; JP Cooke Company, Su-59.65; Kristopher Baker, Reim-188.97; Menards, Su-39.90; Microfilm Imaging Systems Inc., Se-3559.00; NADAA, Ex-10000.00; NAVSURFWARCENDIV, Equip-600.00; Nemaha County, Reim-Se-2206.40; OCLC Inc., Se-44.45; Omaha World Herald, Sub-106.60; Oriental Trading Co. Inc., Su-12.99; Orscheln, Su-102.04; Pamida Inc., Su-126.60; Peggy Oshlo, Reim-57.72; Petersens Auto Repair, Se-Su-987.94; Petty Cash, Su-Se-Reim-181.30; Postmaster, Su-88.00; Raymond’s Electric, Re-239.00; Rose Equipment Inc., Su-56.89; Rueter’s, Su-80.36; Sack Lumber Co., Su-47.31; Schneider OK Tire Store Inc., Se-71.85; Slueth Software, Se-587.81; TJ Wynn, Se-34.00; Tri-State Office Products, Su-122.92; Van Gundy Art & Sign, Se-2830.50; Woods & Aitken LLP, Se-187.94; Xerox Corporation, Su-Maint-358.50.
Abbreviations for this legal:  AV-Audio Visual; Bk-Book; Contrib-Contribution; Equip-Equipment; Ex-Expense; Fe-Fee; Ins-Insurance; Inspect-Inspection; Int-Interest; Inv-Economic Development Investment; Lic-Licenses; Maint-Maintenance; Mem-Membership; Pen-Pension; Per-Periodical; Re-Repairs; Ref-Reference Materials; Reg-Registration; Reim-Reimbursement; Se-Service; Su-Supplies, Material & Parts; Sub-Subscription; UA-Uniform Allowance; Ut-Utilities; Wh-Withholding.
Council approved the claims which have not been previously approved by motion or resolution and ratified the ordinary and necessary expenses allowed and in accordance with Resolution No. 7-11 that was approved February 28, 2011.
Public Hearing was held to obtain public comment prior to consideration of a declaration of an area of the City as blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law.  With five Council Members (Holtzman, Billings, Bishop, Clark, Erickson) voting in favor and one Council Member (Critser) voting in opposition, a portion of the City and certain areas adjacent to the City and within the extra territorial jurisdiction of the City was declared blighted and substandard by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 33-11.
The City Council approved the use of Auburn 10-DTR-105 Community Development Block Grant Commercial Rehab funding as suggested by the Revitalization Review Committee by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 34-11
George Nelson with the Massman Nelson Reinig auditing firm presented the financial audit for the year ending September 30, 2011 and answered questions.
Approval was given to allow employees on the city health insurance program a choice between the health savings plan-Option 23 and PPO Option 7.
Discussion was held regarding the recent sales tax ballot question election results and the impact on the city budget.
The City Council approved the Roth 457 and amended Plan Document for the City of Auburn and Board of Public Works Pension Plan and Trust.
CDBG Grant #10-DTR-105 Drawdown #2 and the related claims were approved.
CDBG #09-HO-6047 “Citywide” Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Drawdown #20 and the related claims were approved.
Discussion was held regarding Block 29 in Sheridan Addition.
The Agreement Renewal for Maintenance Agreement No. 51 between the Nebraska Department of Roads and the City of Auburn was approved.
The following holidays were approved for 2012:  New Year’s Day (January 2), Memorial Day (May 28), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (September 3), Veteran’s Day (November 12), Thanksgiving Day (November 22), Friday after Thanksgiving (November 23), Christmas Eve Afternoon (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25) and a Personal Day (*Choice with Dept Approval).
The Mayor announced that the December City Council Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 27th.
Auburn State Bank and First National Bank of Johnson were reappointed as official depositories for city funds.
Reports were given by the following department heads:  library, fire department, street department, police department and City Treasurer.  
The following committees provided reports:  Street, Safety, and Ordinance.   A written financial report was provided by the Auburn Community Redevelopment Authority.   
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
J. Scott Kudrna,
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.
Herald - Jan. 5

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
DECEMBER 28, 2011
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on December 28, 2011, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on December 22, 2011. The agenda for the meeting was kept continually current and available for public inspection at the office of Nemaha County Clerk during normal business hours and also on the Nemaha County website.  The agenda was held open until one business day prior to the meeting for appearance before the board and items for approval by the Board of Commissioners.  The Board of Commissioners has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.
Chairman Hutton called the meeting to order at 8:23 a.m. Present for the meeting:  Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling and County Clerk Joyce Oakley.
Chairman Hutton noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Visitors present – Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald; Renee Critser, Director, Nemaha County EMA
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the December 13, 2011 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the claims for payment as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Kermit Moore, Director of Nursing, Nemaha County Hospital presented price quotes for the purchase of Sterile Product Positive Pressure Compounding Isolator.  The following prices quotes were presented by Moore: NuAire NU-PR797-400 $13,035.00 (36 month warranty) GermFree LFGI-3USP $18,061.06 (48 month warranty).  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to ratify the purchase of GermFree LFGI-3USP in the amount of $18,061.06 as recommended by the Nemaha County Hospital Board. Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Brent Lottman, Nemaha County Sheriff visited with the board regarding the disposing of 2 surplus sheriff vehicles.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling authorizing Lottman to advertise the sale of the 2 surplus sheriff vehicles through public bidding after the new sheriff’s vehicle is received.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.        Fuel Bids for January, 2012 - The following fuel bids for January, 2012 were received:  Lueders Petroleum No. 1 Diesel $3.636 No. 2 Diesel $3.346, Unleaded $3.035; Farmers Coop:  No quote received. Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to award the fuel bid for the month January, 2012 to Lueders Petroleum.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve Section 504 – Rehabilitation Act 1973 Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990 for Nemaha County.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-58 Approving Depository and Securities for Auburn State Bank.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-59 Approving Depository and Securities for Farmers Bank of Cook.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.  
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-60 Approving Depository and Securities for Carson National Bank.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-61 Approving Depository and Securities for First National Bank of Johnson.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve Resolution 2011-62 Subdivision of a 2.15 acre tract of land for Mayfield Family Trust in Section 30 T4N R16E.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
No action on approving the Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Maintenance Program for Nemaha County.  
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salarie    $ 37,229.82
AFLAC, ins    532.60
Alamar Uniform, su    355.07
Ameritas Life Ins, ret    5,395.42
As Central, se    215.00
Aub Family Hlth, me se    795.43
Aub Newspaper, pub    48.51
Baumhover, B, fu, me    83.96
Beasterfield, B, reim    112.73
Black Hills, ut    451.98
Blaser, Jesse, reim    144.60
Bohl Plumb Htg, bldg re    272.52
BW NE Inn, ldg    154.00
Cain, James, atty fe    1,455.00
Capital Business, cont    714.10
Capital Business, cont    287.65
Catlett Survey, se    750.00
Constellation, ut    61.92
Credit Manage, garn    110.00
Critser, Renee, reim    71.57
D&D Comm, se    257.00
Dollar General, su    76.00
Edwards Chemical, su    416.99
Electronic Engineer, se    239.00
Elliott, Ron, cont    2,695.42
Fremont Co Clerk, su    31.00
Galls, su    279.98
GE Capital, ma ag    34.61
Holtzman, Pat, mi, me    232.89
Interstate Battery, su    44.98
Jack’s Uniform, su    2,676.28
K&N Pizza Hut, me    109.35
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Kelly Printing, su    272.90
Kruger, Mary, mi    41.41
Lesoing, Gary, mi    102.67
Liberty Nat’l, ins    20.40
Metlife, annt    11.16
MIPS, su    49.88
Moyer, Casey, reim    144.60
NE Hlth Human, se    204.00
Needles I, se    85.00
Nem Co Clerk, ins    1,171.14
Nem Co Sheriff, fe    671.55
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    10,369.80
Nem Co Tax, nwh    2,819.35
Nutsch-Fulton, K, mi    12.04
Oakley, Joyce, mi    232.58
Orscheln, su    31.60
Petersens Auto, se    2,860.31
Pitney Bowes, su    356.95
Pitney Bowes, ma ag    142.00
Practical App, se    698.79
Protex Central, su    180.00
Quill, su    1,105.55
Repco, su    25.25
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    1,263.85
Roffman MD, se    900.00
Sarpy Co Ct, su    2.75
Shell Fleet, fu    528.70
The Hartford, annt    100.00
United Healthcare, ins    12,632.78
UNL IS Comm, se    113.95
Verizon Wireless, se    636.18
Vlach, Richard, su    322.48
Waddell & Reed, annt    25.00
Washington Nat’l, ins    31.00
West Payment, sub    360.75
Windstream, se    1,701.73
Road
Salaries    $16,064.77
AFLAC, ins    205.20
Ameritas, ret    2,409.97
Aub Family Hlth, me se    70.00
Black Hills, ut    80.58
D&D Comm, se    261.51
Ferrellgas, ut    569.89
Liberty Nat’l, ins    168.62
Lueders Petro, fu    12,687.07
Mainelli Wagner, se    3,454.25
Martin Marietta, rk    18,878.85
Metal Culverts, culv    6,578.88
NE Public Emp, un du    560.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,993.72
Nem Co Tax, nwh    1,916.60
Orscheln, su    94.55
Schneider OK, ti re    120.95
Stutheit Imple, pts    2,676.94
United Healthcare, ins    7,151.04
Washington Nat’l, ins    28.00
Wellsandt Welding, re    467.50
Windstream, se    190.53
Windstream, se    40.00
Wise-Mack, pts    75.55
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,605.35
Ameritas, ret    332.24
Boeve, Ashleigh, mi    9.00
Johnson Rag, sub    20.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    661.32
Nem Co Tax, nwh    193.83
Osborne, Laura, mi    66.72
Tri-State, su    172.15
Verizon Wireless, se    135.83
Wells Fargo Bank, su    282.76
Whisler, Kayleigh, mi    9.00
911 Wireless
Windstream, se    314.88
911 Emergency Service
Windstream, se    218.82
annt, annuity; atty fe, attorney fees; bd pr, board of prisoners; bldg re, building repair; bl al, blood alcohol; cont, contract; du, dues; eq, equipment; fe, fees; fu, fuel; ins, insurance;la, labor; ma ag, maintenance agreement; me, meals; me se, medical service; mi, mileage;pts, parts; reim, reimbursement; ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ti re, tire repair; ut, utilities
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adjourn at 12:30 p.m.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Bob Hutton, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
The next Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2012 in the Commissioners Chambers, Ste 201, Courthouse, Auburn NE.
Herald - Jan. 5