PUBLIC NOTICE
The Nebraska Board of Pardons will hold a public meeting in the Governor’s Hearing Room, Second Floor, State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. to hear applications for clemency.  The following case from Nemaha County will be heard:
FOR FULL PARDON:
Miranda L. Falk for full pardon of felony convictions wherein she was convicted in Nemaha County and sentenced on August 9, 2000 to a term of seven days at the county jail for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance: Marijuana Weighing more than One Ounce but not more than One Pound; to a term of 18 to 24 months at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance: Methamphetamine, with Intent to Deliver Near a School; and to a term of one year at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance: Cocaine.

Tony Ambrose for full pardon of felony conviction wherein he was convicted in Nemaha County and sentenced on November 26, 1986 to a term of two years probation for the offense of Possession of Marijuana More than One Pound.

A complete agenda is available for inspection during business hours at the office of the Board of Pardons.  Anyone who has information pertaining to any of these cases, or wishes to be heard, is encouraged to appear at the hearing or contact the office of the Board of Pardons by letter (P.O. Box 94754, Lincoln, NE 68509) or telephone (402-479-5726) prior to the hearing date listed above.
Nebraska Board of Pardons
P.O. Box 94754,
Lincoln, NE 68509
402-479-5726
Herald - March 1





Invitation for Bids
The Nemaha NRD is accepting bids for grading and resurfacing 8.4 miles of the Steamboat Trace trail in Nemaha County, Nebraska, with work to commence after June 1, 2012. A group site showing will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012, meeting at the trailhead on north 5th Street in Peru, Nebraska. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. CDT Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Nemaha NRD, 62161 HWY 136 Tecumseh, NE 68450. For more information, contact the Nemaha NRD 402-335-3325.
Herald - March 1




NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that Farmer’s Cooperative dba Farmers Cooperative, 922 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska, has filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for a Class B – Beer Off Sale Only License at 922 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska; and that said application has been duly forwarded by said Commission to the Municipal Clerk of the City of Auburn, Nebraska, for such action as the Governing Body of said City deems advisable and appropriate.
Hearing on said application will be held before the City Council of the City of Auburn, Nebraska, at the City Hall, 1101 J Street, of said City on the 12th day of March, 2012, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible.  All persons desiring to give evidence before the local Governing Body in support of or in protest against the issuance of such license may do so at the time of the hearing.
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
Auburn, Nebraska
Herald - March 1




NOTICE OF HOUSING BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
CITY OF PERU, NEBRASKA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE NEED TO FORM A HOUSING REHAB HOUSING BOARD IN ORDER TO REVIEW HOUSING REHAB APPLICATIONS AND DETERMINE AWARD RECIPIENTS.    APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD RESIDE IN THE CITY OF PERU.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR LETTER OF APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BY 4/2/12.  THIS IS A VOLUNTARY POSITION AND APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE APRIL 9, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OFFICE AT 402-872-6685.
Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk
City of Peru, Nebraska
Herald - March 1
PUBLIC NOTICE
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Lincoln, Nebraska
Pursuant to NDEQ’s Title 118 - Ground Water Quality Standards and Use Classification, public notification and opportunity for comment is hereby given of the following:
1. On or about November 15, 1999, a petroleum release was identified originiating at 9th & G Streets, Auburn. An approximate legal location is NE1/4, SW1/4, Section 15, Township 05N, Range 14E, Nemaha County.
2. Follow-up investigation identified the effects of the release and led to the remedial actions proposed by NDEQ. The investigation resulted in a determination that this ground water contamination event is defined as remedial action class two.
3. The source of the release has been removed. A Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) Tier 1 assessment was conducted. The assessment indicated the presence of dissolved petroleum compounds in ground water. The containment concentrations found were below the numerical levels used by the RBCA process to establish a need for further investigation or remediation. The NDEQ has determined that no further remedial action is necessary due to the lack of threat to human health or safety.
Information regarding this release is contained in NDEQ file IIS#71281, LST#111599-DB-0805.
Any person may receive further information or submit comments ont he proposed actionm, and request or petition NDEQ for a hearing, in writing, stating the nature of the issues to be raised int he hearing, on or before April 2, 2012. A final decision by the Director will be made in a manner provided by Title 115, NAC Ch. 5. Direct written correspondence to: Director, NDEQ, P.O. Box 98922, Lincoln, NE 68509-8922. You may also call David Chambers at 402/471-2186 with comments or if alternate formats of materials are needed. TDD users call 711 and ask the relay operator to call 402/471-2186.
Herald - March 1





STATE OF NEBRASKA
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY CERTIFICATE
OF ORGANIZATION
Exceptional Quality LLC
FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is Exceptional Quality LLC.
SECOND: The street and mailing address of its designated office in the state of Nebraska is 228 Main Street, Brownville, Nebraska 68321.
THIRD: The street and mailing address of its agent for service of process in the state of Nebraska is P.O. Box 14, Brownville, Nebraska 68321. The name of its agent for service of process is Mark Elliot Cardwell.
FOURTH: The personal liability of the members and managers of the company for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty shall be eliminiated to the fullest extent permissible under Nebraska law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Organization on the date below.
Date: February 7, 2012
LegalZoo.com, Inc., Organizer
By: Karla Figueroa, Assistant Secretary
Herald - March 1, 8, 15




STATE OF NEBRASKA
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY CERTIFICATE OF
ORGANIZATION
F&N Strategies LLC
FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is F&N Strategies LLC.
SECOND: The street and mailing address of its designated office in the state of Nebraska is 830 Central Ave., Auburn, Nebraska 68305.
THIRD: The street and mailing address of its agent for service of process in the state of Nebraska is 830 Central Ave, Auburn, NE  68305. The name of its agent for service of process is Kendall Neiman.
FOURTH: The personal liability of the members and managers of the company for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under Nebraska law. The company is authorized to indemnify its members and managers to the fullest extent permissible under Nebraska law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Organization on the date below.
Date: February 2, 2012
MyUSAcorporation.com
By: Julia Greenberg-Aguilar, Organizer
Herald - March 1, 8, 15
NOTICE OF INFORMAL
INSTESTACY AND
APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Case No. PR 12 -7
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FREDRICK A. CLARKE, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of February, 2012, in the Nemaha County Court, Auburn, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Intestacy, and Michael Clarke, 63796 730 Road, Auburn, NE 68305 has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before the 1st day of May, 2012, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of County Court
James H. Cain, #15527
Attorney for Personal Representative
1920 “O” Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3938
Herald - March 1, 8, 15




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
ESTATE OF EDWIN EUGENE LEWIS, DECEASED
PR12-6
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of February, 2012, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate of the will of said Decedent and that Kent Lewis, whose address is 32 FM 3351 North, Bergheim, Texas 78004, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before April 23, 2012 or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk Magistrate
Neal E. Parson, #13228
Attorney at Law
217 East 18th Street
Falls City, Nebraska 68355
402-245-3088
Herald - Feb. 23, March 1 & 8




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF LITTLE
NEMAHA LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 3 OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of two directors. The director whose full term expires is John Stevenson. The direction whose term is being filled for four years is Norma Kennedy. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
John Stevenson, Secretary
Herald - February 23, March 1




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF PERU
DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 6
OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of two directors. The director whose full term expires is Allan W. Adams. The directior whose term is being filled for four years is Thomas L. Snodgrass. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Michael O. Heng, Secretary
Herald - February 23, March 1




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF PERU DIKE AND LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF OTOE AND NEMAHA COUNTIES, NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of two directors. The director whose full term expires is Michael O. Heng. The directior whose term is being filled for four years is Thomas L. Snodgrass. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Michael O. Heng, Secretary
Herald - February 23, March 1
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF McKISSICK ISLAND PRECINT DIKE & LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 3 OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of three directors. The director whose full term expires is Michael R. Stenzel. The director whose term is being filled for two years is Clayton Lang. The directior whose term is being filled for one year is Mike W. Stenzel. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Clayton Lang, Secretary
Herald - February 23, March 1




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF BROWNVILLE-NEMAHA LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 6:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of five directors. The director whose full term expires is Bill Chapin. The director whose term is being filled for 4 years is Richard Andrew. The director whose term is being filled for 3 years is Jane Andrew. The director whose term is being filled for 2 years is Kellie Kennedy. The director whose term is being filled for 1 year is Steven Kennedy. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Jane Andrew, Secretary
Herald - February 23, March 1




NOTICE
Auburn Public Schools - Nemaha School District #29 is requesting bids for the replacement of theater seating located at the State Theater. Questions related to the specific requirements of the seating should be referred to Kevin Reiman, Superintendent; 1713 J Street, Auburn, NE (402) 274-4830.
Bids should be submitted to the Office of Superintendent, Auburn Public Schools, 1713 J Street, Auburn, NE. Bids will be accepted for this project until Friday, March 23rd at 4:30 p.m.
Herald - February 23, March 1




NOTICE
Auburn Public Schools - Nemaha School District #29 is requesting bids for the installation of internet wiring, wireless access points, and switches at all attendance centers within the district. Questions related to the specific requirements of the project should be referred to Scott Vanderboegh, Technology Coordinator, Auburn High School; 1829 Central Ave., Auburn, NE 68305, (402) 274-4328.
Bids should be submitted to the Office of Superintendent, Auburn Public Schools, 1713 J Street, Auburn, NE. Bids will be accepted for this project until Friday, March 23rd at 4:30 p.m.
Herald - February 23, March 1





NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of ROBERT A. COLE, Deceased
Estate No. PR12-5
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Formal Probate of Will of said Deceased, Determination of Heirship, and Appointment of Cathleen D. Pierson and Allison L. Caspers as Personal Corepresentatives has been filed and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305 on March 8, 2012, at or after 10:30 o’clock a.m.
Cathleen D. Pierson, Petitioner
4324 South 169 Ave. Circle
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 895-6042

Allison L. Caspers, Petitioner
72759 624th Ave.
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2580

Albert G. Fuller, #11405
Fuller Law Office
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - February 16, 23, March 1




Notice of Trustee’s Sale
TS No.: 10-0045256 TSG
No.: 10-6-160034A
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 North Street, Auburn, NE, on the March 26, 2012 between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (10:00 AM): LOT 1, BLOCK 32, OF HOWE AND NIXON’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, 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: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 (800) 281-8219 ASAP# 4191486 02/16/2012, 02/23/2012, 03/01/2012, 03/08/2012, 03/15/2012
Herald - Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15




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 $92,500.00 executed by Steven W. Van Der Kamp and Brandy J. Van Der Kamp, husband and wife, which was filed for record on August 31, 2007 in Book 175 at Page 262 of the Mortgage Records in the office of the Register of Deeds 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, City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska at 10:00 AM on March 21, 2012:
Lot Seven (7), in Block One Hundred Ninety-eight (198) of Neal’s Addition to Peru, 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.

Eric H. Lindquist
Successor Trustee
Herald - Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Megan D. Prell, dated January 5, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2007, in Book No. 172, at Page 277 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Nemaha County, Nebraska, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on March 13, 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:
A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Four (4) North, Range Thirteen (13) East of the 6th P.M. in Nemaha County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows:  Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 17, thence S00 02’ 18” W (assumed bearing) along the East line of said Section 17 a distance of 188.27 feet; thence S 24 degrees 56’ 36” W a distance of 131.53 feet; thence N89 degrees 45’ 00” W a distance of 283.43 feet; thence N 00 degrees 00’ 00” E a distance of 306.29 feet to the North line of said section 17; thence S 90 degrees 00’ 00” E along the North line of said section 17 a distance of 339.02 feet to the point of beginning.
Ingress-Egress Easement over and across a tract of land described as commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17, Township 4 North, Range 13 East of the Section 17, a distance of 33.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence S 90 00’00” E a distance of 33.0 feet thence S 00 02’ 18” W a distance of 15; MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS:
Tract No. 1: A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1⁄4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Four (4) North, Range Thirteen (13) East of the 6th P.M. in Nemaha County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 17; thence South 00° 02’ 18” West (assumed bearing) along the East line of said Section 17 a distance of 188.27 feet; thence South 24° 56’ 36” West a distance of 131.53 feet; thence North 89° 45’ 00” West a distance of 283.43 feet; thence North 00° 00’ 00” East a distance of 306.29 feet to the North line of said Section 17; thence South 90° 00’ 00” East along the North line of said Section 17 a distance of 339.02 feet to the point of beginning.
Tract No. 2: Ingress-Egress Easement over and across a tract of land described as commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17, Township 4 North, Range 13 East of the 6th P.M. in Nemaha County, Nebraska; thence South 00° 02’ 18” West along the East line of said Section 17, a distance of 33.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 90° 00’ 00” East a distance of 33.0 feet; thence South 00° 02’ 18” West, a distance of 155.29 feet; thence North 89° 57’ 42” West a distance of 33.0 feet; thence North 00° 02’ 18” East along the East line of said Section 17 a distance of 155.27 feet to the point of beginning, commonly known as 63201 724th Road, Auburn, NE, 68305
subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.
Edward Brink, Successor Trustee
First Publication:  February 2, 2012
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. 132920). For more information, visit   PRIVATE HREF=”http://www.southlaw.com” MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchor www.Southlaw.com
Herald - Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1

proceedings of the nemaha county commissioners meeting
february 22, 2012
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on February 22, 2012, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on February 16, 2012. 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 8:15 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 - Renee Critser, EMA Director; Richardson County’s Commissioner Bill Ely and Scott Huppert, Hwy Superintendent
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to amend the agenda to include Action #5 NADAA recommitment of funds from Nemaha County.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the February 8, 2012 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Bohling, 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; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Richard Witt was present at the meeting to request graveling .10 mile of 730 road east of 646 Ave.  Board told Mr. Witt that they would take graveling the road under consideration.
Mike Jones, representative of Vision Care Direct presented information on services their company offers for employees.  Board will allow Mike Jones to visit with employees on their services.
Laura Osborne, Director NADAA presented NADAA quarterly report.
Larry Holtzman visited with the board regarding the price for replacing the windows at the Multi-Plex Bldg.  Holtzman could not provide the board any costs for the windows.
Holtzman requested the board prepare bid specs for public bidding of the windows.
Chairman Hutton opened the public hearing on February 22, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. to approve the One & Six Year Plan for Highway Improvement for Nemaha County, Nebraska 2012-2018.  Notice of hearing was published in the Nemaha County Herald on February 2, 2012, February 9, 2012 and February 16, 2012 and also posted on the public bulletin boards at Carson National Bank, Auburn State Bank, and Nemaha County Courthouse on February 1, 2012.
Visitors present at the hearing:  no one.
Mark Mainelli, Nemaha County Highway Consultant prepared Nemaha County’s One & Six Year Plan for Highway Improvement 2012-2018 and mailed it to the Board of Commissioners for review prior to the public hearing.  
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2012-08 approving the One & Six Year Plan for Highway Improvement for Nemaha County, Nebraska 2012-2018.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.  Chairman Hutton closed the public hearing at 12:55 p.m.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to enter executive session at 11:35 a.m. to conduct the exit interview with the State Auditor’s office on the findings from 2010-2011 audit.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to leave executive session at 12:13 p.m.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.  No action was taken.      
The following fuel quotes for March, 2012 were received:  Lueders Petroleum No. 1 Diesel $3.748 No. 2 Diesel $3.668, Unleaded $3.46; Farmers Coop No. 1 Diesel $3.84, No. 2 Diesel $3.81, Unleaded $3.63.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to award the fuel bid for the month of March, 2012 to Lueders Petroleum.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to appoint Janet Olsen to the Nemaha County Veterans Service Board Member, term to expire June 30, 2013.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Public Notice of renewal of Auburn Country Club liquor License was published on January 12, 2012 in the Nemaha County Herald with February 10, 2012 as the deadline to receive written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of said license. There being no written protests received by the Nemaha County Clerk, Wittmann made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-06 approving the renewal of the liquor license for Auburn Country Club, seconded by Bohling.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Release of Pledged Security, $500,000.00 Auburn State Bank - Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2012-07 approving release of pledge security 3136FJ3Q2 in the amount of $500,000.00 to Auburn State Bank.  Roll call Vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to commit $5,000.00 for one year to Nemaha Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse.   Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, abstain.  
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the quote from Pieters Construction of $550.00 for replacing the back steps at the Nemaha County Jail.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $ 38,009.20
AFLAC, ins    532.60
Alamar, su    207.10
Ameritas Life Ins, ret    5,556.15
Anderson, J, ju fe    144.96
As Central, se    215.00
Aub Plumbing, bldg re    94.60
Aub Senior Cntr, se    1,000.00
Aue, C, ju fe    46.10
Baltensperger, R, ju fe    51.65
Beasterfield, B, reim    126.48
Becker, R, ju fe    50.54
Black Hills, ut    220.56
Blackeagle, H, ju fe    35.00
Blaser, Jesse, reim    138.54
Bohl Plumb, bldg re    90.00
Breazile, M, ju fe    35.00
Brinkman, J, ju fe    57.20
Brown, E, ju fe    105.00
Bulldog Auto, pts    69.79    
Cain, James, atty fe    445.00
Capital Business, cont    287.65
Carder, L, ju fe    48.32
Caseys General, fu    599.08
Collins, J, ju fe    35.00
Constellation, ut    90.58
Core, R, ju fe    50.54
Credit Manage, garn    110.00
Critser, Renee, reim    25.00
Davis, H, ju fe    46.10
Dept Corrections, bd pr    3,061.28
DMV, se    6.00
Dollar General, su    36.00
Douglas Co Sheriff, se    33.52
Dyke, K, ju fe    35.00
Eakes Office, su    46.30
Edwards Chemical, su    658.35
Elliott, Ron, cont    2,695.42
Ellis, D, ju fe    35.00
Erickson, Tara, reim    69.24
Fletcher, T, ju fe    105.00
Florence, K, ju fe    35.00
Frenzel, C, ju fe    105.00
Fulton, L, ju fe    46.10
GE Capital, ma ag    15.98
Gerdes, Jana, reim    150.00
Gilbert, M, ju fe    49.43
Gimenez, M, ju fe    121.65
Goering, J, ju fe    105.00
Grable, P, ju fe    40.55
Grove, N, ju fe    105.00
Helms, R, ju fe    35.00
Holiday Inn, ldg    323.80
Hutton, A, ju fe    46.10
Kaelin, M, ju fe    35.00
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Kelly Print, su    272.90
Kollasch Law, atty fe    240.00
Liberty Nat’l, ins    20.40
Lueders, fu    1,373.91
Lynchs, su    3.38
Marshall, M, ju fe    48.32
Mason, M, ju fe    35.00
McMann, G, ju fe    35.00
Mellage, Mary, se    25.50
Merwin, Diane, se    227.38
Metlife, annt    11.16
Meyer, Jane, mi, pstg    192.55
Meyer, P, ju fe    35.00
Moyer, Casey, reim    138.54
NAEM, reg    262.00
NE Hlth Human, se    186.00
NE Public Hlth, bl al    252.00
Nem Co Clerk, ins    1,535.54
Nem Co Hosp, bl al    720.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    10,633.04
Nem Co Tax, nwh    2,695.51
Newton, R, ju fe    144.96
Oakley, Joyce, mi    136.86
Oestmann, A, ju fe    171.60
Oestmann, G, ju fe    35.00
Pamida, su    130.24
Pawnee Co Sheriff, se    17.50
Petersens Auto, se    2,380.31
Pitney Bowes, ma ag    142.00
Presto-X, se    199.00
Quill, su    675.78
Region V Service, se    74.50
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    972.30
Riggins, A, ju fe    48.32
Rippe, R, ju fe    48.32
Rosno, S, ju fe    35.00
Schuetz, B, ju fe    35.00
Schultz, M, ju fe    35.00
SE Dist Co Off, reg    200.00
Searcey, C, ju fe    35.00
Sec State, su    20.00
Severs, K, ju fe    35.00
Shelton, C, ju fe    35.00
SE NE Develop, se    2,476.68
St Joseph Church, cont    600.00
Sutton, A, ju fe    51.65    The Hartford, annt    100.00
Theye, J, ju fe    35.00
Thompson, J, ju fe    35.00
Thomson Reuters, su    488.00
United Healthcare, ins    12,632.78
Vanderboegh, S, ju fe    105.00
VanGundy, T, ju fe    105.00
Verizon Wireless, se    152.48
Volker, D, ju fe    38.33
Waddell & Reed, annt    25.00
Wamsley, M, ju fe    154.95
Washington Nat’l, ins    31.00
West Payment, su    336.97
Windstream, se    1,686.42
Wittmann, D, mi    343.55
19th St Bakery, ju su    18.00
Road
Salaries    $14,220.83
Ace Irrigation, clvt    8,762.84
AFLAC, ins    205.20
Ameritas, ret    2,108.34
Beards, su    202.52
Bulldog Auto, pts,su    1,589.43
Farmers Coop, oil    469.95
Ferrellgas, ut    828.15
Liberty Nat’l, ins    168.62
Lueders Petro, fu    6,891.03
Lynchs, su    7.99
Mainelli Wagner, se    11,733.60
Martin Marietta, rk    8,715.81
Midwest Service, su    169.00
NE Public Emp, un du    560.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,217.93
Nem Co Tax, nwh    1,215.67
NMC Exchange, pts,oil    3,483.35
Powerplan, pts    109.29
Schneider OK, ti re    544.44
United Healthcare, ins    7,151.04
Washington Nat’l, ins    28.00
Wick’s Sterling, pts    442.21
Windstream, se    190.96
Windstream, se    40.00
Wise-Mack, pts    428.10
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,304.02
Ameritas, ret    289.00
Aub Chamber, du    85.00
Johnson Chamber, du    10.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    563.80
Nem Co Tax, nwh    151.39
Osborne, Laura, mi    131.10
The Aim Institute, se    1,000.00
Tri-State, su    87.36
Verizon Wireless, se    136.65
Whisler, K, mi    12.21
911 Wireless
Windstream, se    841.14
Windstream, se    314.88
911 Emergency Service
Windstream, se    584.52
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, ju fe, jury fees
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Bohling seconded by Wittmann to adjourn at 1:15 p.m.
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 meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be March 14, 2012, Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse, Auburn NE
Herald - March 1




Village of Brownville Town Board Meeting
February 13, 2012
Meeting called to order at 6:30pm by Vice Chairman Martin Hansen.  Board members present:  Bob Sailors, Paul Fish, Jay Tallmon and clerk Kay Fish.  Martin Hayes came at 7:40pm.
Motion by Tallmon, seconded by Fish to approve the agenda as presented.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Motion by Fish, seconded by Sailors to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2012 meeting as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Financial report was reviewed.  Motion was made by Tallmon, seconded by Fish that the financial report be accepted as printed.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
The claims were reviewed.  The addition of Paul Davis Restoration of Omaha was made.
Fish moved that the claims be paid as amended, Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Claims for January 2012
General:
Salaries    $476.98
Peggy Kuser    $35.00
Auburn Newspapers    $87.63
The Cleaners    $16.00
BOPW    $772.86
Tom Rudloff    $45.00
Farmers Union Coop    $35.00
The Flower Shoppe    $35.00
United States Treasury    $984.42
NE Dept. of Revenue    $86.73
U.S. Postal Service    $45.00
Paul Davis Restoration    $11,277.71
Wind stream    $148.84
Merchants of Brownville    $84.00
General(fire &rescue)
BOPW    $59.43
Farmers Union Coop    $132.81
General(street)
BOPW    $936.32
Farmers Union Coop    $32.00
Lewis Imp. Co.    $327.79
Eggers Bros.    $17.30
Martin Hayes    $160.00
Sewer
Salaries    $735.84
BOPW    $310.58
NE Dept of Revenue    $137.91
Water
Salaries    $227.64
George Ketner    $100.00
BOPW    $48.38
NE Dept of Revenue    $146.97
Rural water District    $732.50
DHHS    $10.00
VHP Enterprises    $1,500.00
Projects, Buildings and Equipment:
Hearing for the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan:  Sailors wants the addition of the Third Street Bridge on the plan.  The southwest corner is caving in .  Tallmon will talk to the NRD about their help with this situation.
Sailors made the motion that the One and Six Year Road and Street plan be accepted with the addition of the Third Street bridge work.  Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Repair of fence on west side of Opera House.  Martin Hayes was absent so there was no report.
Sound system for Opera House.  Tallmon wanted to be clear what the Board wanted in a system.  The Board would like to see speakers, an amplifier and a microphone that can be used both inside for staged productions and outside for parades, etc.  Tallmon will continue to look for a suitable system.
Old Business:
Sailors made a motion to rescind the bid from Abernathy Construction for the work on the garage door to the lower level of the Town Hall and that the bid process begin again.  Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Sailors had questions about the Riverside Park.  He wanted to know if the money that Randel Smith gave back to the Village was earmarked specifically for the park.  The answer was yes it was for the park.   He wanted to make sure that no Village money was used on the Riverside Park for repairs from the flood.  Tallmon stated that the work not covered by FEMA funds could be in-kind or volunteer work.
New Business:
Dave Hunter from the Auburn Board of Public Works was present.  He presented the franchise check from BOPW to the Board.  He gave updates on the work being done by BOPW.  He reported that the BOPW is now operating the wastewater and water facilities in Peru and Nemaha.  His team of five operators is available to help with our wastewater facility if needed.  The fee is $35.00 an hour and traveling expenses. Fish asked about electrical lines being placed underground.  Hunter said all new service will be underground and they continue to work on the old lines.
Liquor license renewals.  Sailors moved and Tallmon seconded that the liquor license for the Brownville Concert Hall be renewed.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Fish moved and Tallmon seconded that the liquor license for Whiskey Run Creek Winery be renewed.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Membership in Merchants of Brownville.  The dues are $84.00 per year.  Fish moved that the Village of Brownville become a member of MOB for 2012.  Sailors seconded.  Sailors yes, Fish yes, Hansen yes and Tallmon abstain.  Motion carried.
Membership in Nemaha County Development Alliance.  Will not join at this time.
Preserve America Project - Nora Tallmon.  Nora said that all entities that need to sign off on the project have done so and the Gateway signage is ready to go.  She stated that a Brownville citizen contacted the Omaha office of Preserve America and wanted some of the project funds.  The only people authorized to contact the Preserve America Project officials are:  Marty Hayes, Kay Fish and Nora Tallmon.
Reimbursement to Tom Rudloff for clerk’s office.  The Village has paid $30.00 per month to Rudloff.  Tallmon moved that the amount be increased to $45.00 per month.  Sailors seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Sailors reported that there is a hole on North 4th Street that had previously been filled that is caving in again.
He also wanted to know about Highway 136 from the top of the hill to the bridge.  He was told that the highway is slated to be repaired in 2012.
Tallmon reported that a rigging company that will be making a delivery to Cooper Nuclear is going to work on the road base in Riverside Park and give some monetary reimbursement for use of the park.
Corky Jones was present to clarify his role in the work to be done in Riverside Park, Wharf Street and around the wastewater facility.  The board members and Jones were to meet at the clerk’s office at 9:30 am, Tuesday, Feb. 14, to review the Project Worksheets from FEMA.  Sailors questioned whether Wharf Street needs to be re-rocked.
Adjournment:
Fish moved and Tallmon seconded to adjourn.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 8:10pm.
Kay Fish, Village clerk/treasure
Herald - March 1