NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse on the 25th day of April, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock A.M.:
Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve, in Block Thirty-Eight (38), Gilmore’s Second Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, together with the South Half (S 1/2) of the vacated alley laying adjacent to the North end of said Lots 11 and 12, and also the North , more commonly known as: 620 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305.
The property is being sold “as is” and subject to any unpaid real estate taxes, assessments and any lien or interest superior in right which may affect the subject property. The highest bidder will deposit $500.00 in cash or certified funds with the Trustee at the time of the sale, which shall be non-refundable, and the remaining amount due must be paid in cash or certified funds to the Trustee by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the sale; except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the current Beneficiary.  The successful bidder shall be responsible for applicable transfer fees or taxes including the documentary stamp tax.
DATED 15th day of March, 2012.
STEFFI A. SWANSON,
Substitute Trustee (13708)
Herald - March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12




Requests for Proposals
In order to encourage the development of infill housing, the City of Auburn will consider providing a $10,000 grant for the construction of housing units on vacant lots.  The purpose of this is to induce housing development on lots where dilapidated houses were removed.  Non conforming construction and setbacks will be considered if the variances are conducive to new housing goals.  Proposals should be mailed or delivered to City Hall, 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, NE  68305.   The deadline for submitting a proposal to the City will be at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on April 2, 2012.  Proposals will be reviewed by the KAB committee with their recommendation to be given to the City Council for final approval on April 9, 2012.
Proposals should include the sq. footage of the proposed housing structure, a basic floor plan, anticipated construction costs, lot cost and all other information that may be helpful in selecting the project to be funded.   Questions can be directed to City Hall, (402) 274-3420.
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
Herald - March 15




INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Proposals for the construction of “2012 Street Improvements, Asphaltic Concrete Overlay for the City of Auburn, Nebraska,” JEO Project No. 100111, will be received by the City Clerk at 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, Nebraska, until   10:00  a.m. on the   2nd    day of   April   , 2012, and thereafter will be read aloud.
The work consists of the following approximate quantities:
BASE BID:
1    Lump Sum    Mobilization, Bonding & Insurance
1    Lump Sum Temporary Traffic Control
2,280    Tons Asphaltic Concrete
17,207 Sq Yds Cold Milling
415 Sq Yds Remove Concrete Pavement
245 Lin Ft Install Concrete Header
411 Lin Ft Remove Concrete Curb & Gutter
391 Lin Ft Build Concrete Curb & Gutter
2 Each Adjust Valve Box to Grade
6 Each Adjust Manhole to Grade
1 Each Adjust Curb Stop Box to Grade
Proposals will be taken for said construction work listed above by unit prices, as an aggregate bid for the entire project.
All Proposals for said construction work must be made on blanks furnished by the ENGINEER and must be accompanied by Bid Security of not less than 5% of the amount bid.  Bid Security to be made payable to the Treasurer of the City of Auburn as liquidated damages in case the bid is accepted and the bidder neglects or refuses, to enter into contract and furnish bond in accordance herewith.
Plans, Specifications and Bid Documents may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk, Auburn, Nebraska, and will be issued by JEO Consulting Group, Inc., Consulting Engineers, PO Box 160, 1201 1st Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410, a payment of $75.00  to cover partial cost, none of which will be returned, needs to be paid prior to plans and specifications being sent out.  In order to bid the project, the plans and specifications must be issued directly by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. to the bidder.
The Mayor & City Council, reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which furnish the materials and construction that will, in their opinion serve the best interests of the City of Auburn, and also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.
DATED THIS 12th DAY OF March, 2012
CITY OF AUBURN, NEBRASKA
Scott Kudrna, Mayor
ATTEST:    Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
Herald - March 15, 22




Public notice for Bids
The Board of Public Works Auburn, Nebraska will receive bids until 1:30 P.M., local time, April 5, 2012 at the Board of Public Works Office, Auburn, Nebraska for Mowing of Electric Department Properties for the 2012 Season.
No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the date fixed for bid opening. Only firm (non-escalating) bids will be allowed. It is the responsibility of the respective bidder to ensure that proposals arrive at the designated opening place on time. Late or non delivery due to mail or express delivery company failure will be insufficient reasons for consideration of late proposals
Envelopes containing bids shall be sealed. The envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows:
To:
Accounting & Finance Manager
Proposal for:
Electric Department Mowing
Board of Public Works
Auburn, Nebraska
Bids Received:
1:30 P.M., Local Time
April 5, 2012
Board of Public Works Office
1600 O Street
Auburn, Nebraska
Specifications are on file in the Board of Public Works Office and may be obtained by a requesting a copy from the Board of Public Works, 1600 O Street Auburn, Nebraska 68305, (402-274-4981).
The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids submitted.
Herald - March 15, 22, 29




Public notice for Bids
The Board of Public Works Auburn, Nebraska will receive bids until 1:30 P.M., local time, April 5, 2012 at the Board of Public Works Office, Auburn, Nebraska at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and all bid prices read aloud for Mowing of Water Department Properties for the 2012 season .
No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the date fixed for bid opening. Only firm (non-escalating) bids will be allowed. It is the responsibility of the respective bidder to ensure that proposals arrive at the designated opening place on time. Late or non delivery due to mail or express delivery company failure will be insufficient reasons for consideration of late proposals
Envelopes containing bids shall be sealed. The envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows:
To:
Accounting & Finance Manager
Proposal for:
Water Department Mowing
Board of Public Works
Auburn, Nebraska
Bids Received:
1:30 P.M., Local Time
April 5, 2012
Board of Public Works Office
1600 O Street
Auburn, Nebraska
Specifications are on file in the Board of Public Works Office and may be obtained by a requesting a copy from the Board of Public Works, 1600 O Street Auburn, Nebraska 68305, (402-274-4981).
The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids submitted.
Herald - March 15, 22, 29




Public notice for Bids
The Board of Public Works Auburn, Nebraska will receive bids until 1:30 P.M., local time, April 5, 2012 at the Board of Public Works Office, Auburn, Nebraska for:  Mowing of the Waste Water Department Properties for the 2012 Season.
No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the date fixed for bid opening. Only firm (non-escalating) bids will be allowed. It is the responsibility of the respective bidder to ensure that proposals arrive at the designated opening place on time. Late or non delivery due to mail or express delivery company failure will be insufficient reasons for consideration of late proposals
Envelopes containing bids shall be sealed. The envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows:
To:
Accounting & Finance Manager
Proposal for:
Waste Water Department Mowing
Board of Public Works
Auburn, Nebraska
Bids Received:
1:30 P.M., Local Time
April 5, 2012
Board of Public Works Office
1600 O Street
Auburn, Nebraska
Specifications are on file in the Board of Public Works Office and may be obtained by a requesting a copy from the Board of Public Works, 1600 O Street Auburn, Nebraska 68305, (402-274-4981).
The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids submitted.
Herald - March 15, 22, 29




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following-described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder inside the East Door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, on April 23, 2012, at 10:30 a.m.:
A tract of land out of and a part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Nineteen (19), Township Five (5) North, Range Fifteen (15) East of the 6th P.M., Nemaha County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/16th corner on the North line of said Section 19; thence S00o22’00”E along the West line of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 19 a distance of 235.00 feet; thence N89o52’34”E a distance of 247.43 feet to the point of beginning; thence N00o00’00”E a distance of 176.42 feet to the South right-of-way of Nebraska State HWY # 136; thence S83o13’42”E along said right-of-way a distance of 58.29 feet; thence S85o48’05”E along said right-of-way a distance of 279.13 feet; thence S00o08’06”E a distance of 148.62 feet; thence S89o52’34”W a distance of 336.62 feet to the point of beginning.
All in Nemaha County, Nebraska
(pursuant to the trust deed filed for record in Book 173 of Mortgages, Pages 416-421, in the records of the Register of Deeds in and for Nemaha County, Nebraska, for which Union Bank and Trust Company, is named beneficiary and trustee).
Such sale shall be subject to real estate taxes, special assessments, unpaid water charges, any prior liens, and easements, covenants and restrictions of record.  Trustor is Paula Winkelman.
The successful bidder at sale will be required to deliver to the representative of Trustee the total amount of the purchase price in cash or certified funds at the time of sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the Beneficiary.
UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Trustee
By: Derek A. Aldridge, #23541
Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O.
Attorney for Trustee
233 South 13th Street, Suite 1400
Lincoln, Nebraska
(402) 476-9200
Herald - March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5




PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging will conduct a Public Hearing on March 28, 2012, at 9:00 A.M., at 1901 Court Street, Beatrice, Nebraska. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment concerning fare rate increases for transportation services. Testimony received will be submitted to the State of Nebraska Department of Roads.
Herald - March 8, 15




PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the City of Auburn, Nebraska Code of Ordinances and Nebraska State Statutes, notice is hereby given that the position of City of Auburn Council Member First Ward previously held by Chris Erickson is vacant.  The length of the unexpired term is until December 2012.
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
City of Auburn
Herald - March 15




NOTICE
The annual meeting of the Nemaha Cemetery Association is scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nemaha Methodist Church.  Anyone having an interest in the cemetery is invited to attend.  Elections will be held at this time.  
Shane Sailors, Secretary.
Herald - March 15




Notice
The Village of Brownville is taking bids for mowing village property for the summer of 2012.  The properties are:  Capital Square Park,  Edge of roadway along highway 136 from Eatons View to Depot,  Sewer Plant,  Water Tower, the Utility Building and the hillside of the Fire Hall.
Please list the charge per mowing of each of the six village properties listed above.
The bids should be sent to:
Village of Brownville
Box 67
Brownville, NE 68321
The bids must be received by April 4.
Village clerk
Kay Fish
Herald - March 15, 22
Notice
The Village of Brownville is taking bids for the removal and replacement of a garage door on the lower level storage area of the Town Hall.  The materials have been purchased so the bid is for labor only.  The job site can be viewed by contacting Marty Hayes.
The bids should be sent to:
Village of Brownville
Box 67
Brownville, NE 68321
The bids must be received by April 4.
Village clerk
Kay Fish
Herald - March 15, 22




PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging is seeking a capital acquisitions grant through the Nebraska Deparment of Roads to purchase two (2) small buses. The funds will be provided by Federal and Local resources. The estimated cost of each ADA accessible vehicle is $55,000.
These vehicles will replace older models that are currently being used within the Blue Rivers Agency Transportation program in Nemaha and Otoe Counties. This acquisition will allow for transportation services to continue for individuals within this service area.
The public hearing will be held on March 30, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. The location of the hearing will be 1901 Court Street, Beatrice, Nebraska. Comments received will be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Roads.
Herald - March 15, 22




PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby givent that Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging is requesting financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration, pursuant to the Federal Transit Act. Description of Project: The purpose of the project is to provide operating assistance to provide general public transportation to individuals in Gage, Jefferson, Nemaha, Otoe, and Thayer Counties. Estimated cost of the project, to include federal, state, and local government funds is $459,500. A copy of the financial assistance application is available for public inspection at the administration office, 1901 Court Street, Beatrice, Nebraska, 68310. Written comments will be accepted at the above address for a period of 10 days following the date of publication of this notice. Applicant’s Authorized Representative: Larry Ossowski - Director.
Herald - March 15




NOTICE OF MEETING
The Nemaha County Visitors committee will meet March 20, 2012, 1:30 p.m., Suite 105, Lower Level Courthouse, Auburn. Agenda items will include review of pre-approved funding requests and other business as may come before the committee. The public is welcome to attend.
Mary Lauber
Secretary
Herald - March 15




NOTICE TO FATHER BY
PUBLICATION
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE PATERNITY OF H.H. TO S.K-P. and John Doe, described as a white male.
You have been identified as the biological father or possible biological father of a caucasian female child whom the biological mother currently intends to place for adoption or for whom the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is currently conducting adoption planning. The placement occurred on or about May 25, 2010.
H.H. was conceived on or about December 22, 2008 in Omaha, NE and was born on September 22, 2009 in Omaha, NE.
If you are the biological father, you have the right to: 1) deny paternity; 2) waive any parental rights you may have; 3) relinquish and consent to adoption; 4) file a Notice of Objection to Adoption and Intent to Obtain Custody pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statue section 43-104.02 or; 5) objection to the adoption in a proceeding before any Nebraska court which has adjudicated you to be the biological father of the child prior to your receipt of notice.
In order to deny paternity, waive your parental rights, relinquish and consent to the additional information to determine whether you are the father of H.H., you must contact the undersigned agency. If you wish to object to the adoption and seek custody of the child you must seek legal counsel from your own attorney immediately.

BY: Nebraska Families Collaborative
Susan Mitchell
Family Permanency Specialist
2110 Papillion Parkway Suite 110
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 651-7865
(402) 402-2525 fax
Herald - March 15, 22, 29




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of ROBERT A. COLE, Deceased
Estate No. PR12-5

Notice is hereby given that on March 8, 2012, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Cathleen D. Pierson and Allison L. Caspers whose addresses are 4324 South 169 Ave. Circle, Omaha, NE 68135 and 72759 624th Ave., Tecumseh, NE 68450, respectively, were appointed by the Court as Personal Corepresentatives of the Estate.Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before May 15, 2012, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 “N” Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3008
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
Fuller Law Office
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - March 15, 22, 29




NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Nemaha County Hospital Board of Directors, will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in the Conference Room at the Nemaha County Hospital, Auburn. An agenda for the meeting is available at the Administrator’s Office and in the lobby of the Hospital.
Marty Fattig, CEO
Herald - March 15




PUBLIC NOTICE
The following units located at Stor-N-Lock, Auburn will be auctioned off or otherwise disposed of on Monday, March 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Unit #13: Charles Chase, 64792 728 Rd., Brownville, NE 68321
Unit #51: Jaradia & Melissa Stierwalt, 1020 M St., Auburn, NE 68305
Unit #61: Bill Kaster, 113 N. 8th St., Apt. 113, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Unit #107: Steve Westenberg, 72887 634 Ave., Auburn, NE 68305

Herald - March 15, 22, 29


NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Mildred A. Gerdes, Deceased
Estate No. PR 12-9
Notice is hereby given that on March 2, 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 Joanne M. Puchalla, whose address is 5121 Elk Ridge Rd., Lincoln, NE 68516 and Linda K. Volker, whose address is 72818 638 Ave., Auburn, NE 68305, were informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Corepresentatives of this Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before May 8, 2012, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
FULLER LAW OFFICE
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - March 8, 15, 22




STATE OF NEBRASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
A-18867
Nemaha County
Water Division 1-F
On January 26, 2012, Kris and Lisa A. Kirby filed in the Department of Natural Resources (Department) application A-18867 for a permit to impound water.
Summary of Application:
Type: Storage above ground
Source: Tributary to Buck Creek
Quantity of Water to be Impounded: 25.2 acre-feet
Name of Proposed Reservoir: Kirby Reservoir
Location of Proposed Reservoir: NE1/4 SW1/4 of S 18 T 6 N, R 15 E
Additional project information and procedures for objection or comments may be obtained by contacting the Surface Water Permits section of the Department at (402) 471-2363 or through the Department’s website at www.dnr.ne.gov/legal/SW_Notice ofAppsfiled.html.
Objections must be received by the Department by 5:00 P.M. on April 6, 2012.
Date of Notice March 8, 2012.
Herald - March 8, 15, 22

City Council Proceedings
February 27, 2012
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 February 27, 2012, 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 January 23, 2012 meeting’s minutes as written.
The City Council approved the financial report.
The following claims were presented before the Council for ratification:  Captain Handy, Se-395.00; Action Technology Services Inc, Se-300.00;  American Family Life Assurance Co., Wh-81.32; Auburn State Bank, Bond Payment-5721.25; Consolidated Management Co. Su-74.00; NE Dept of Revenue, Keno Tax-183.00; The Standard, Ins-373.21; Verizon Wireless, Se-52.40;    American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-183.50; Auburn Senior Center Inc., Transfer-5000.00; Black Hills Energy, Ut-440.01;  Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-9133.00; Board of Public Works, Ut-4747.42; Cline Williams, CRA Se-93.00; Consolidated Management Co., Su-292.75;  Five Nines Technology Group, Se-103.70; Heather Koeneke, Reim-30.00; Linda Bantz, Se-309.00; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Nemaha County, Se-4693.47; Nemaha County Ag. Society, Fe-40.00; PGH & G Attorneys at Law, Se-276.00; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; Rixstine Recognition, Su-Se-1107.50; Southeast NE Development District, Se-4470.38; Time Warner Cable, Se-190.04; UNO, Reg-223.00; Windstream, Ut-142.53; Wright Express, Su-2798.44.  The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  Alamar Uniforms, Su-Equip-33.49; Amazon, Bk-731.90; American Legal Publishing, Se-275.63; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-128.22; Auburn Newspapers, Se-473.83; Baker & Taylor, Bk-202.25; Beard’s Salvage, Su-73.00; Board of Public Works, Ut-Maint-4485.43; Bobcat of Omaha, Su-70.52; Carroll Distributing, Ex-198.00; Casey Agency Inc., Ins-391.00; Consolidated Management Co., Su-97.25; D & S Tires Inc., Se-Su-335.00; Demco, Su-68.05; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-616.35; Farmers Union Cooperative, Su-16.78; First National Bank, Add to CD balance-207.95; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-151.25; Food Network Magazine, Sub-15.00; General Fire and Safety Equipment, Se-359.50; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-5060.00; Kapco, Su-105.76; Kustom Signals Inc., Su-70.00; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-103.83; Mellage Repair, Su-Se-212.69; Nebraska Environmental Products, Su-3051.58; Department of Health & Human Services, Permits-80.00; Nemaha County Clerk, Reim-1648.48; Nemaha County Court, Ex-17.00; Nemaha County Sheriff Department, Salary-7054.72; OCLC Inc., Sub-97.75; Orscheln, Su-131.56; Pamida Inc., Su-75.25; Petersens Auto Repair, Su-Re-60.40; Petty Cash, Se-Reim-Su-129.56; Sack Lumber Co., Su-44.24; Steve Abernathy, Se-1028.86; Sunmart, Su-34.99; Arbor Day Foundation, Su-34.90; The Standard, Ins-370.06; Time Warner Cable, Ut-210.66; Town & Country Vet Clinic, Se-270.00; Tri State Office Products, Su-157.43; Xerox Corporation, Su-Se-304.45.
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.
The City Council approved the claim submitted by Captain Handy in the amount of $395.00.  Council Member Holtzman abstained from voting on said claim.
The City 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.
Approval was given for Tree Board Member Pam Allison’s attendance at the 2012 Tree Care Workshop to be held March 29, 2012 in Omaha.    
The City Council confirmed the appointment of Nick Goering to the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department.
Todd Zeilinger with Zeilinger Keno Inc. was present and answered questions regarding his proposal to operate a keno-style lottery for the City.  Rachelle Emshoff advised those in attendance that Hickory Road BBQ is interested in being a local sales outlet operator for Zeilinger Keno Inc.  A proposal from Lotto Nebraska was also filed with the City.  Following discussion, the City Council approved a motion accepting the proposal of Zeilinger Keno Inc. for the operation of a municipal keno lottery with a sales outlet at Hickory Road BBQ subject to the approval of the written agreement between the City and the operator.  
With four Council Members (Erickson, Holtzman, Billings, Bishop) voting in favor and two Council Members (Clark, Critser) voting against, approval was given for the expenditure of up to $63,000 of Keno funds for a digital projector to be used at the State Theater owned by the Auburn Public Schools with $33,000 given up front and the additional $30,000 after the seating is installed.
The use of Auburn 10-DTR-105 Community Development Block Grant Commercial Rehab funding as suggested by the Revitalization Review Committee was approved by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 5-12.
CDBG #10-DTR-105 Drawdown #4 in the amount of $2,025 and the related claims were approved.
CDBG #09-HO-6047 (Citywide Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program) Drawdown #23 in the amount of $1,525 and the related claims were approved.
CDBG #09-HO-6047 (Citywide Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program) Drawdown #24 in the amount of $1,733 and the related claims were approved.
Upon recommendation of KAB the City Council voted to proceed with the grant application process for 2012 Citywide Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation grant program funding.
Public Hearing was held on the Board of Public Works Reconciliation Statements for Water Departments regarding the adopted proprietary budget for the previous fiscal year.  General Manager Dave Hunter presented the information and answered questions.  Following the public hearing, the Board of Public Works Proprietary Function Reconciliation Statement was approved and authorization was given for the publication of said statement.  
With five Council Members (Holtzman, Billings, Bishop, Critser, Erickson) voting in favor and one Council Member (Clark) voting against, the Waiver and Fine Schedule for City Code Violations was approved by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 6-12.  
Ordinance No. 1-12 relating to Sunday Alcohol Sales was approved.
The Regular Meeting date for the Mayor and City Council was changed to the 2nd Monday of the month by the passage and adoption of Ordinance No. 2-12.
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 - March 15




Official Minutes
Regular Meeting
Board of Education, Dist. #29
March 12, 2012
The Board of Education of School District #29 of Nemaha County met on March 12, 2012 at the Auburn Public Schools, Central Office for the purpose of conducting the regular board meeting.    Notice of the meeting was duly published in the Auburn Newspapers.
President Bob Hemmingsen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Roll call of members present were: Oestmann, Kennedy, Billesbach, Hemmingsen, Zaruba and Kernes Krause.
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Billesbach to approve the consent agenda.  Roll call vote Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes) Hemmingsen (yes). Motion carried 6-0.
Visitors included: Wayne Chase, David Swanson, Amy Kroll and the administrators.
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the monthly claims in all funds as presented.  Roll call vote: Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kennedy (yes). Motion carried 6-0.
CHECKS FOR PAYMENT
March 12, 2012
Payable to    Amount
19th Street Bakery    15.60
ACT    45.00
Allison Pharmacy    20.54
Amazon    29.19
American Recycling    566.00
AmSan    4277.03
Arden A. Nitz    759.62
Auburn COC    85.00
Auburn Family Health    250.00
Auburn Newspaper    372.52
Auburn State Theater    30.00
Blue Cross/Blue Shield    96925.81
Bohl Plumbing    89.04
BOPW    15416.04
Bulldog Auto Parts    88.43
Carson National Bank    17552.21
Casey’s General Store    395.09
CDW G    977.54
Cenex    7522.59
Chambers, Janice    7.70
Comstock Plumbing    211.54
Dakota Leasing    3062.01
Dist 29 Empl Ben Fund    186.90
Dist 29 GF Misc Exp    747.08
Dist 29 Lunch Fund    570.00
Dunn, Shane    7.50
El Portal     37.85
ESU #4    757.90
ESU #6    393.62
ESU#4 SPED    971.40
Farmers Coop    28.73
Fed Ex    10.76
Gilbert Service    36.99
Glenn’s Market    167.08
Golladay, Vernon    218.20
Goodwin Tucker    559.13
GovConnection    674.54
Grainger    116.35
Guardian    462.09
Hamann, Joellen    81.34
Holiday Inn-Kearney    239.00
Holiday Inn-Lincoln    279.98
Holiday Inn-Bellevue    711.00
Jones School Supply    82.75
Kiner Supply    125.18
Kroll, Amy    258.48
Lincoln Public Schools    833.40
Mary Malcolm    5849.25
Matheson-Lincweld    50.50
Mellage Truck    2973.86
Meyer - Earp Chev    33.28
NASB    4666.00
National Ins. Services    1551.39
NCSA    565.00
NE Dept of Roads    15.00
NRCSA    65.00
Omaha Truck Center    263.19
Omaha Door & Window    38.14
Orscheln    8.68
Pamida    66.58
Postage Reserve Acct    1000.00
Pepper & Son    572.72
P,G,H & G    210.00
Physical & Resp Therapy    4362.34
Pitney Bowes    417.00
Pollard, Sharon    40.00
Quill    71.96
Quiznos    102.14
Rademacher Pest Control    85.00
Ramada Inn-Kearney    240.00
Region V    575.25
Reiman, Deb    1750.00
Riggins, Alan    20.00
S2S Technology    4350.00
Schmitt Music    85.00
Schneider Electric    142.80
School Nurse Supply    93.21
Security Services    35.00
Seminole Energy    10211.82
Sexauer    772.96
Shell    409.04
Softchoice Corp.    1106.33
Stenberg Law    2725.16
Subway    56.67
Summit Prof. Education    179.00
Sunmart    13.05
The Reading Warehouse    1187.30
Tincher of Auburn    811.42
UNL    150.00
US Tlelepunch    71.89
Vanderboegh, Scott    56.50
Verixon     297.93
Walker, Kevin    40.00
Wehenkel, Samantha    78.49
Wilson Electric    213.50
Windstream    1533.10
World Book Online    431.20
Youngs    138.23
Zito Media    384.41
Total Payments    208422.04
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the monthly financial report.  Roll call vote: Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes) and Billesbach (yes). Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Zaruba that the board approve the Resolution for a USDA grant for the theater as presented. Roll call vote: Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes) and Oestmann (yes). Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Zaruba and second by Oestmann that the Board approve repairing the south stadium deck with Pieters Construction at a cost of $21,980.  Roll call vote: Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Zaruba and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the purchase of a digital projector and movie screen from Sonic Equipment at a cost of $65,381.83.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Kennedy that the board nominate a board member to be a NASB legislation committee member.  Motion withdrawn due to lack of second.
Motion by Kennedy and second by Oestmann that the Board approve the bid from Martin Photography for school student photos and annualettes for the 2012-2013 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Kennedy and second by Kernes Krause that the Board approve the virtual print fee agreement with Christie Digital Systems as presented.  Roll call vote: Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes) and Billesbach (yes). Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Billesbach and second by Zaruba that the Board approve the revised policies and regulation as presented. Roll call vote:  Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (no) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-1.
President Bob Hemmingsen adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held on April 9, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Schools Central Office, 1713 J Street, Auburn, NE. The agenda for the regular school board meeting shall be kept continuously current and shall be readily available for public inspection at the superintendent’s office during normal business hours.  All items on the board agenda are subject to discussion and/or board action.  The board may enter closed session regarding any item on the agenda, which is permitted by Nebraska Statute.
Bob Hemmingsen, President
Kevin Reiman, Secretary
Board of Education, Dist. 29
Nemaha County
Herald - March 15




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 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 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