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, March 28, 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 - March 22




Minutes of the ESU#4 Board of Education
March 12, 2012
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of March:
General Fund    $35,004.49
Payroll    $341,619.51
NCECBVI    $35,752.14
Federal Programs    $9,509.47
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, April 16, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. in the conference room at the office of Educational Service Unit 4, 919 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. The Region 4 Preschool Planning Team will meet on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the ESU 4 Learning Center, 1109 R Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Agendas for both meetings, kept current, are readily available for public inspection at the office of the Administrator during normal business hours.
Herald - March 22




REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Humboldt Cemetery Board is accepting bids for mowing and clean up at the Humboldt Cemetery for the growing season 2012.
Mail or bring in your bid to the City Clerk’s office in Humboldt, NE. Bids must be submitted by April 17, 2012.
The bids will be opened at the City Council meeting on April 17th, 2012.
ATTEST:
Connie Laflin
City Clerk
Herald - March 22, 29




NOTICE OF MEETING
The Nemaha County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a meeting to review the Nemaha County Local Emergency Plan and conduct other business on Tuesday, March 27, at 10:00 A.M. in the Emergency Management Room at the Wellness Center of Nemaha County, 601 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska. This meeting is open to the public. An agenda may be viewed at the County Clerk’s office or in the Nemaha County Emergency Management Agency Director’s office at 601 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska during regular business hours.
Herald - March 22




NOTICE OF INFORMAL
PROBATE OF WILL AND
APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Estate of LORIN J. FRITSCH, Deceased.
PR 12-10
Notice is hereby given that on March 15, 2012, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate of the Will of the Decedent and that Vicki Patterson, whose address is Attn: John C. Hewitt, Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather, L.L.P., One Pacific Place, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 600, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, was appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of this estate.
Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before May 22, 2012, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
John C. Hewitt - #18084
Counsel for Personal Representative
CLINE, WILLIAMS, WRIGHT,
JOHNSON & OLDFATHER, L.L.P.
One Pacific Place
1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 600
Omaha, Nebraska 68124
Phone: (402) 397-1700
Fax: (402) 397-1806
Herald - March 22, 29 & April 5
NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of JUANALEE ALDEN, Deceased
Estate No. PR 12-11
Notice is hereby given that on March 16, 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 Richard M. Alden, whose address is 2320 Whitlow Ave., Auburn, Nebraska 68305, 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 May 22, 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 22, 29 & April 5




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




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





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

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




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

proceeding of the nemaha county board of commissioners meeting
march 14, 2012
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on March 14, 2012, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on March 8, 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 8:10 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 – Renee Critser, EMA Director; Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the February 22, 2012 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, 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: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve an extension of Application for Under Crossing County Road R-O-W permit 2011-01 requested by Southeast Nebraska Communications to September 1, 2012.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Ed Bredemeier visited with the Board regarding NE Revised State Statute 39-1811, mowing roadsides by landowners and NE Revised State Statutes 39-1812 and 39-1813, responsibility of landowners to maintain hedge and trees along roadsides. Bredemeier indicated it the county’s responsibility to follow these statutes.  Board took his comments under consideration.
C. J Johnson Region V Systems, Dave Merrill Region V Services, and Bob Kinghorn Region V Services presented their annual reports and FY 2012-2013 budget requests.  
Jim Biaggi visited with the BOC on the telephone regarding the travel time he will have for attending RC certification classes in Lincoln the week of March 19th through March 23rd.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve Biaggi’s comp time for travel time and use of county vehicle to attend classes.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to establish a policy, as recommended by the NE State Auditors, all County Officials and Office Directors must report their employee’s total number of accumulated hours of earned comp time, number of accumulated sick leave days and number of vacation days to the BOC on February 1st and July 1st of each year.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve Flood Plain Permit #53 applied for by Nebraska Department of Roads Kansas State Line to Auburn ER-75-1(106).  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve a 3 year Engagement Agreement with the Nebraska State Auditors to conduct financial audit for Nemaha County in the amount of not to exceed $14,000.00.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2012-09 Release of Pledged Security to Carson National Bank in the amount of $350,986.38, 31371LF61 .  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve Windstream application to place communication facilities between Sections 5 T6N R14E and 6 T6N R14E near Julian.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve Windstream application to place communications facilities between Sections 27 T4N R13E and 22 T4N R13E near Auburn.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohing, seconded by Wittmann to approve the application for road entrance requested by Timothy Holthus on south section line of Section 31 T6N R13E.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve application for road entrance requested by Terry Gaede on SW of W ½ of SE ¼ of Section 7 T4N R13E .  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the Application by the Nebraska City Utilities for Under Crossing County Road R-O-W, located between Sections and to issue Permit #2012-01 to Nebraska City Utilities.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $33,544.46
Action Tech, se    624.99
Adgraphix, su    803.00
Alamar Uniform, su    2,265.00
American Recycling, se    1,280.00
Ameritas Life, ret    5,124.40
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
AS Central Service, se    215.00
Aub Newspaper, pub    2,445.33
Beethe, Ben, atty fe    1,250.00
Black Hills, ut    296.78
Bd Public Works, ut    3,840.60
Bohling, Marvin, mi, me    425.76
Bulldog Auto, su    26.34
Cain, James, atty fe    420.00
Capital Bus, ma ag    124.35
Casey’s, fu    104.88
Constellation, ut    850.50
Continental Res, su    715.85
Credit Manage, garn    110.00
Culligan, su    106.10
Edwards Chemicals, su    376.31
Emig, Mariah, wit fe    20.00
Fankhauser, Allen, cont    4,266.67
Glenn’s Corner, su    148.46
Hines, Charles, mi    33.86
Hutton, Bob, mi    78.24
Johnson, Sondra, wit fe    20.00
K&N Pizza Hut, ju cst    69.15    Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Kustom Signals, su    13.26
Lawsoft, sftwr    65.00
Lesoing, Gary, mi    185.36
LexisNexis Risk, se    535.50
Lynch’s, su    11.00
Martin, V Marie, cont    1,888.18
Microfilm Image, se    123.00
Mid-American, su    346.82
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,177.97
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
NE Hlth Human, se    174.00
NE Public Hlth, bl al    336.00
Nebraska.Gov, se    50.00
Nem Co Ag Soc, rt    40.00
Nem Co Clerk, hra    546.31
Nem Co Court, fe    183.00
Nem Co Sheriff, fe, mi    295.82
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    9,735.31
Nem Co Treas, wit fe    59.96
OPPD, ut    30.89
Omni Publish, su    96.95
Pamida, su    9.78
Paper Tiger, se    35.00
Pawnee Co Sheriff, se    17.50
Presto-X, se    199.00
Quill, su    518.07
Radar Road, su    245.00
Region V, se    60.00
Reserve Acct, pstg    3,000.00
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    2,378.60
Rockbrook, su    49.99
Sam’s Club, su    74.90
Shell Fleet, fu    406.52
Smith Hogancamp, atty fe    770.00
SunMart, su    29.98
The Cleaners, se    548.00
The Hartford, annt    100.00
Thraen, Donald, wit fe    35.40
Tincher, se    171.50
U-Save Pharm, me su    217.91
UNL Comm, se    108.82
Verizon Wireless, se    478.22
Westlaw, su    90.00
Windstream, se    1,694.23
Road
Salaries    20,994.29
American Recycle, se    59.00
Ameritas Life, ret    3,224.90
Aub Family Hlth, me se    70.00
Beards Salvage, su    655.28
Black Hills, ut    84.30
Bd Public Works,ut    1,637.96
Bulldog Auto,pts,su    2,600.93
Constellation, ut    214.66
Eggers Bros, su, pts    959.74
Farmers Coop, oil    26.75
Ferrellgas, ut    565.33
Graybill, pts,la    228.99
Hines, Charles, mi    20.54
Inland Truck, pts    479.18    Johnson Quik, ti re,pts    189.74
Lawson Prod, su    450.48
Lueders, fu, oil    13,043.03
Mainelli Wagner, se    16,426.33
Martin Marietta, rk    41,847.26
Mellage Truck, pts    78.90
Midwest Service,pts    278.80
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    7,140.15
Newman Traffic,sgn    4,816.40
NMC, pts    409.02
Orschelns, pts,su    201.32
Pamida, su    37.86
Sack Lumber, su    47.81
Stutheit Imple, su    45.29
Village Nemaha, ut    66.38
Walker, Phil, mi    14.43
Windstream, se    202.84
Windstream, se    40.00
County Visitors
Aub Newspaper, pub    5.02
Heritage Hwy, du    100.00
Kruger, Mary, mi    229.48
SE NE Tourism, du    100.00
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $3,204.09
Aim Institute, se    1,000.00
Ameritas Life, ret    340.25
Boeve, Ashleigh, mi    12.21
Burkhart Adv, adv    200.00
KNCY, adv    202.00
NADAA, me    7.22
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    800.09
Osborne, Laura, mi    216.57
SE Design, su    197.86
Tri-State Office, su    98.74
Whisler, Kayleigh, mi    58.83
Canine Dog
Orscheln, su    75.98
911 Wireless
Windstream, se    596.18
Windstream, se    314.88
911 Emergency Service
American Tower, se    689.52
Windstream, se    779.22
Windstream, se    218.82
atty fe, attorney fees; bd pr, board of prisoners; bldg re, building repair; sftwr, computer software; cont, contract; du, dues; eq, equipment; fe, fees; fu, fuel;  hra, health reimbursement account; la, labor; me se, medical service; me su, medical supply; mi, mileage; pts, parts; pstg, postage; pub, publication; reg, registration; ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ut, utilities
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adjourn at 1:06 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 28, 2012, Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse, Auburn NE
Herald - March 22




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MARCH 12, 2012 – 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE
Members Present: Darren Oestmann, President; Keith Bohling, Vice-President; David Bohling, Secretary; Duane Caspers; Lonnie Neddenriep.
Also Present: Jeffrey Koehler, Superintendent; Jacquelyn Kelsay, Principal; Joetta Sims, Board Recorder; Steve Clark; Jacob Leuenberger.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Superintendent’s Office at 7:30 p.m. by President Darren Oestmann.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Caspers, here; Grotrian, absent; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.  Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted, and it was noted that the Open Meeting Law was posted on the south wall.
Mr. Koehler noted that an additional item to accept a resignation was needed on the agenda.  Moved by David Bohling to accept the agenda as amended.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Duane Caspers to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, February 13, 2012.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $37,849.98 from the General Fund.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Electronic Contracting Co.    $350.00
Black Hills Energy    $3,968.31
Card Services    $19.41
Verizon Wireless    $98.77
Windstream    $180.25
Hasler    $88.46
Acme Omaha Sprinkler Co.    $298.61
American Recycling    $292.00
Auburn Newspapers    $173.97
Beard’s Salvage    $74.90
Board of Public Works    $3,415.25
Capital Business Systems    $1,521.09
Cash-wa Distributing Co.    $348.69
Cengage Learning    $96.94
E.S.U. No. 10    $100.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $15.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $12,584.48
E.S.U. No. 6    $562.31
Eggers Brothers, Inc.    $113.68
First Bankcard    $142.20
First Bankcard    $140.95
Flex One    $96.00
Govconnection, Inc.    $499.98
Hasler    $101.28
Johnson Quik Stop    $2,605.56
Lueders Petroleum Inc.    $3,567.25
Madison National Life    $548.62
Mary Malcolm    $983.50
NASB    $2,767.00
Pioneer Publishing    $150.65
PRTS, LLC    $545.17
Quill Corporation    $644.12
Irene Seeba    $49.16
Teten Electric    $191.84
Village of Johnson    $44.00
Zito Media    $470.58
Checking Account Total    $37,849.98
Grand Total    $37,849.98
The Principal’s written report included information regarding state speech competition and FBLA Spring Leadership Conference, noting that a motion for overnight approval was on the agenda.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that all teacher evaluations had been completed.  She reported that NeSA on-line testing will be conducted between April 17 and May 3, noting that the state’s testing window was from March 26 to May 4.  Mrs. Richardson is currently registering students for classes for the 2012-2013 school term.  Mrs. Kelsay reported to the Board that next month’s agenda would include whether to continue with cheerleading as a school activity.
In the Superintendent’s report, Mr. Koehler provided a list of 22 eligible kindergarten students for next year.  He discussed results of a student survey conducted among students in grades 7 through 11 regarding school activities.  Mr. Koehler noted the need for an updated Internet Policy as a requirement of the state to be in place by July 1.  He reported that no additional bids were received for the roof of the concessions building and explained the purpose of a Request for Qualification process for the purpose of studying proposed changes to the 1957 building’s front windows, front entrance, classroom air exchange/conditioning/heating.  He noted that there was no cost for the initial process and that a percentage of any projects actually undertaken would be paid.
Mr. Koehler reported that Laverne Michel made some minor repairs to the shop roof and advised that time be given to see if that was effective in stopping the leaks.  Discussion was held regarding the proposal to install artificial turf on the football field.
Moved by Duane Caspers to approve the overnight stay for state speech competition in Kearney on March 22 and for the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Omaha on March 29 and 30, 2012.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the first reading of the Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy No. 6800.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to regretfully accept the resignation of Karen Johns at the end of the current school term.  Seconded by Duane Caspers.  Roll call vote:  All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the bid from Caspers Construction of Beatrice for the concessions building roof project.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  David Bohling, aye; Keith Bohling, aye; Caspers, abstain; Neddenriep, aye; Oestmann, aye.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to intend to enter into a Performance Contract with a qualified provider who will adhere to the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process as identified in LB 1129 for selecting a Performing Contracting company to potentially implement a variety of facility improvement measures.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to enter into executive session to protect public interest and prevent needless injury to reputation of an individual at 8:20 p.m.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Duane Caspers to return to regular session at 9:02 p.m.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  
Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to adjourn the regularly scheduled March Board of Education meeting at 9:03 p.m.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be held April 9, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - March 22

MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU,
NEBRASKA ON February 13, 2012 AT 6:45 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Ryan and Council Members:  Joe Whisler, Jay Moran and Ken Hastings.  Council Member Judie Douglas was absent.  Upon roll call by the City Clerk, a quorum was declared.
Mayor Ryan officially opened the public hearing for the 2012 1&6 Year Street Plan and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
The Council reviewed the proposed plan as follows:
ONE YEAR PLAN
Project #59: 7th Street: Washington St. to Nebraska St. ($18,000);
Project #62: 8th Street: Hoyt to Washington  ($18,000);
Project #63: Washington St.: 8th Street to West Limits ($3,000);
SIX YEAR PLAN
*Includes all projects from One Year Plan
Project #58: Neal Street: Park Avenue East to City Limits ($18,000);
Project #60: Sycamore Street: 5th Street West to Property Line ($22,000).
Project #64: Park Avenue: 5th Street to South Limits ($1,500,000)
Council Member Hastings introduced Resolution 2012-01 to approve the 2012 1&6 Year Street Plan for the City of Peru and moved for its passage.  Council Member Whisler seconded the motion.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: carried.  
Mayor Ryan officially closed the 1&6 Public Hearing.
ADJOURN                                                   
Lesley Ryan, Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
(SEAL)
Herald - March 22




MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON FEBRUARY 13, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Lesley Ryan and Council Members: Joe Whisler, Judie Douglas, Kan Hastings and Jay Moran.  Upon roll call by the City Clerk, a quorum was declared.  Also present: PSC President Dr. Dan Hanson and Kristie Wemhoff.
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
The Council reviewed the minutes from the January 9, 2012 Council Meeting.  Council Member Whisler made motion to accept the minutes as written.  Council Member Moran seconded the motion for acceptance.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.   
The Clerk reported the November 2011 sales tax deposit was $2,822.77.  Correspondence was received from City Attorney Steven Mercure regarding the property at 600 5th Street and the property in Block 179 of the City of Peru.  The County Clerk submitted a request to use City Hall for the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 15 and the General Election on Tuesday, November 6.
The monthly claims were reviewed.  Council Member Douglas made motion to accept the claims as presented.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated: “AYE” Douglas, Whisler and Hastings.  “ABSTAIN” Moran.  Motion: Carried.  January claims paid are as follows:
OPPD-$3,183.78(gen,sts,p&r,fr,rurfr,wtr); Windstream-$505.48(gen,rur fr,fr,wtr); Black Hills Energy-$297.32(gen,fr,rur fr,wtr); AT&T-$80.90(gen); OCE’-$26.14(gen); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$625.00(gen); The Cleaners-$24.00(gen); Casey’s-$708.95(sts,fr, rur fr,res); Auburn BPW-$3,028.89(wtr); Auburn Newspapers-$112.82(gen,sts); American Recycling-$2,130.00(gen,sts); Pitney Bowes-$215.98(gen); Pitney Bowes-$126.00(gen); Decker’s Food Ctr-$18.27(gen,sts);  Moran Bros. Excavating-$4,400.00(wtr,swr);  Municipal Supply, Inc.-$149.18(wtr); Hawkins-$289.22(wtr); DHHS-$34.00(wtr); Control Services-$1,113.96(wtr); Utility Services Co., Inc.-$2,530.27(wtr); Vermeer Equip-$1,070.00(wtr); Reliable Office Supply-$147.42(gen); Orscheln’s-$73.38(sts); Sherman Company, LLC-$697.50(wtr); UNO-$243.00(gen); Nebr. Machinery-$500.00(swr); Constructors-$93,608.00(sts); School Dist. #29-$1,180.00(gen); NEFSMA-$35.00(gen); Midwest Business-$97.00(gen); Bulldog Auto Parts-$73.86(gen);  D&D Communications-$309.00(fr, rurfr); Egger Bros.-$238.00(res); Linweld-$31.18(res); Emergency Med Prod-$589.00(res); NEMSA-$825.00(res); Miller-Monroe-Farrell-$4,947.00(gen); Dearborn National-$185.76(fr,rurfr); AFLAC-$243.64(gen); United Life Ins-$130.10(gen); University of NE-$70.00(sts)
Abbreviations = General(gen), Streets(sts), Water(wtr), Sewer(swr), Parks & Rec(p&r), City Fire(fr), Rural Fire(rur fr), Rescue(res)
Mayor Ryan stated the water report is available at City Hall for public inspection and noted that the report is again very detailed and is greatly appreciated.  
Mayor Ryan presented her Mayor’s report for January.  The City Clerk will be attending Clerk School from March 12th thru 16th and received a $150.00 scholarship based on a narrative she wrote.  Legislative Bulletins are available at the city office if council members would like a copy. The city maintenance workers plowed snow, picked up trash, maintained the white-goods and compost sites, performed vehicle maintenance, read meters, performed water turn-offs/ons and identified and repaired vandalized signs.
Regarding Agenda Item #1, Park Avenue Project Discussion, Dr. Dan Hanson with Peru State College was present to discuss some possible options to make improvements to the area.  Lengthy discussion followed.
Regarding Agenda Item #2, State Relinquishment of Park Avenue, Council Member Hastings felt the City could use $345,000 and that we are already maintaining the street and is in favor of having this money for future needs.  Lengthy discussion followed with no action taken.
Council Member Hastings made motion to grant permission to SENDD to proceed with application submission for the Park Avenue Project.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item 4, Housing Rehab Program Housing Board Appointment, Mayor Ryan asked if the Council would like to be the housing board, or do they want to appoint people to serve on the board.  Council Member Whisler stated we should give the citizens of Peru an option to serve.  The Clerk said since we have plenty of time she will post the need for committee members and will put a 1 month deadline on it.  If we do not get enough people for a committee, the Council can act as Housing Board.
Agenda Item 5, Council Member Hastings stated he spoke with Mr. Turner several times and told him he should attend a meeting to express his desire to place a trailer on his 916 7th Street property.   Council Member Hastings made motion to accept the City Attorney’s recommendation to not allow the placement of a trailer at 916 7th Street.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item 6, the Lease Agreement Approval with JagWire Enterprises, states there would be an increase of $50.00 per month on what we receive from JagWire based on the fact we no longer use their internet service.  Council Member Moran asked how much of a presence they have at the tower.  The Clerk stated she has never had any problems with them and has not even seen them in town.  Council Member Hastings asked if the $50.00 per month covers the new internet service.  The Clerk was not certain and said she would look up the amount of the current internet service and would adjust the lease agreement accordingly and present at the next council meeting.
Regarding Agenda Item 7, Council Member Hastings approached the Council with the desire to change the on-sale alcohol operating hours in the City of Peru to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays because he is losing revenue during that last hour.  After lengthy discussion, Council Member Moran made motion to adopt ordinance #2012-01 to amend section 10-117 of the Peru municipal code; alcoholic beverages; hours of sale.  For the purpose of amending the hours of sale concerning alcoholic liquors: To repeal all ordinances and resolutions or part thereof in conflict herewith; and to provide the effective date hereof.  Motion died due to the lack of a second motion.
No members of the public spoke during public voice.
ADJOURN
Lesley R. Ryan, Mayor
Attest:
Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk
(seal)
A complete copy of the minutes is available at Peru City Hall for public inspection.
Herald - March 22