Public Notice To
Receive Sealed Bids
The County of Nemaha, Nebraska will receive sealed bids for the following equipment until 9:00 a.m., the 9th day of May, 2012.

1972 P&H Crane
2 Drag Buckets
Pile Driver & Leads
Clam Shell without Leads

Bidders may submit bid for Crane and attachments combined or bid each item separately.
Bids must be sent or submitted to the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, 1824 N St. Ste 201, Auburn, NE 68305.  All sealed bids must be marked on the outside of the envelope:  “Sealed Bid”.
Equipment can be seen at District 2 County Road Department, 1619 27th St. Auburn, Nebraska during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
All bids received will be publicly opened in the order in which they are received and in the presence of the bidders.  No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving the bids.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to make awards on bids which in their opinion serves the best interest of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska.
Questions regarding the equipment can be directed to Bob Hutton, Chairman, cell phone number 402-274-7513.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - May 3, 10





NOTICE OF MEETING
The Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the NRD
headquarters in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  Individual committee meetings begin
at 7:00 p.m.  An agenda is being kept current at the office – 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh, NE  68450.
Herald - May 3




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 $62,300.00 executed by Steven M. Ingmire and Helena M. Ingmire, husband and wife, which was filed for record on September 15, 2006 in Book 171 at Page 132 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 June 5, 2012:
Lot One (1), in Block Thirty (30), in Sheridan Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash or certified funds to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
Eric H. Lindquist
Successor Trustee
Herald - April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24





NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of PHYLLIS JEAN McININCH, Deceased
Estate No. PR 12-12
Notice is hereby given that on April 11, 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 Jennifer J. White, whose address is 1904 Pebble Beach Rd., Lake Hills, TX 78063 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 June 19, 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 - April 19, 26 & May 3


NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of LINDA S. OESTMANN, Deceased
Estate No. PR 12-16
Notice is hereby given that on April 25, 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 Lori S. Gerking, whose address is 188 N. 58th Road, Nebraska City, NE was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representatives of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before July 3, 2012, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Jennifer Panko-Rahe
Bar Number: 21863
Panko-Rahe Law Office
P.O. Box 177
261 5th Street
Syracuse, Nebraska 68446-0177
(402) 269-2232
Herald - May 3, 10, 17




NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MURIEL C. ESTES, Deceased
Case No. PR 12-14
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of April, 2012, in the Nemaha County Court, Auburn, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a Written Statement of Informal Probate, and Philip Estes, 3294 Wild West Lane, Wellington, CO 80549, has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before the 3rd day of July, 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 - May 3, 10, 17




Public Notice of Nemaha county board of
equalizaiton meeting
may 9, 2012
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 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 - May 3




Public Notice of nemaha county board of
commissioners meeting
May 9, 2012
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, May 9, 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 - May 3




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby noticied that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $12,000.00 executed by Wayne C. Simpson, a single person, which was filed for record on October 10, 2003, and which appears in Mortgage Book 158, Pages 402-405, incl., 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, certified check or cashiers check, at the West door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, Auburn, Nebraska, at 1:00 p.m., on May 24, 2012:
The South Half (S 1/2) of Lot Two (2), all of Lots Three (3) and Four (4), Lot Five (5) (excepting a tract 7 feet wide and 42 feet long extending East and West in the Southwest corner of said Lot Five (5)) and the East 94 feet of Lot Six (6), all in Block 166 of Neal’s addition to the town of Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
(address for informational purposes only: 920 6th Street, Peru, NE 68421)
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash, a cashiers check or a certified check to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except that 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.

FARMERS BANK OF COOK a Nebraska banking corporation doing business as BANK OF PERU
Trustee,
Paul J. Douglas
Its Vice President
622 5th Street
P.O. Box  365
Peru, Nebraska 68421
402.872.3335
NMLS# 718630
Herald - April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Re: 6459.2230
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold by Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on May 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.:
Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 200, Neal’s Addition to Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska    
commonly known as 1101 3rd St., Peru, NE.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, at the time of the sale, a personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $5,000.00, with the full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary.  (If the sale is held after 1:00 P.M., the deposit requirement remains the same, and the full purchase price, in certified funds, shall be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the following business day.)  The purchaser shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax.  This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.  
Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee.
By: Camille R. Hawk (#20395)
For Walentine, O’Toole, McQuillan & Gordon, L.L.P.
11240 Davenport Street
P.O. Box 540125
Omaha, NE   68154
(402) 330-6300
Herald - April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3




MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD APRIL 9, 2012
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 9th of April, 2012 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 12:00 p.m.  This meeting was held in open session as required by Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Chairman Hahn called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present –Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.
Chairman Hahn announced this was an open meeting and information about open meetings was posted on the north wall of the Board Room.
Chairman Hahn noted all Board Members have received a copy of the Agenda for this meeting.
Chairman Hahn recognized the guest Dottie Holliday and asked if she had anything for the Board.  Ms. Holliday asked about the hourly rate charged for outside services.  General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter stated that the hourly rate charged included all benefits and mileage.
The Honorable Mayor Scott Kudrna was recognized as a visitor by Chairman Hahn.  Mayor Kudrna addressed the Board regarding a proposed annexation policy wherein properties that were close to the city limit who requested city services could be annexed into the city limits of the City of Auburn.  
GM Hunter presented to the Board the final of the 2011 audit report to the Board.  GM Hunter then introduced Melissa Engel with Hamilton & Associates who presented the audit report to the Board.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve the 2011 audit as reported.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked for the Boards direction regarding the 2012 water and sewer rates.  After much discussion, Member Gulizia made a motion to hold the water and sewer rates as is.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
A bid tabulation sheet was provided to the Board showing the low bids on mowing services for the 2012 mowing season.  The low bids for the Electric and Waste Water Departments were from Wynn’s Mowing.  The low bid for the Water Department was Mike’s Mowing.  Two bids were received that were not complete and those where not considered.  GM Hunter recommended awarding the mowing for each department to the lowest bidders.  Member Glenn made a motion to accept the low bids as presented for the 2012 mowing season.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked for any changes to the BPW General Policies, and reminded the Board that this was just an accumulation of various policies that have been in place just not in one policy.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve the BPW General Policies.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked for any changes to the Waste Water Service Manual that was presented to the Board with the changes recommended regarding Sewer Tap being done by general contractors rather than by the BPW.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the Waste Water Service Manual including the sewer tap to be done by general contractors.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & Kubik; those voting nay – Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
A Spill Prevention Program Manual was submitted to the Board for their approval.  GM Hunter explained that a manual such as this was necessary due to the volume of oil that was contained in the power plant for electric generation.  Member Wilson made a motion to approve the Spill prevention Program Manual as presented.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
The Safety Committee for the BPW submitted a Confined Spaces Safety Manual to the Board for their review / approval.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the Confined Spaces Safety Manual as presented.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reviewed with the Board the possibility of renting a diamond boom mower for $7,000 for a month.  GM Hunter stated that the machine would not be available until mid-June and that the machine would likely do a better job than the fecon machine previously recommended.  No action was taken on this item.
A Service Agreement from Gardner Denver regarding the three blowers at the WWTP was presented to the Board for approval.  The agreement was for a period of 1 year at a total cost of $4,907.00 plus parts.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve GM Hunter signing the Gardner Denver Agreement.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter updated the Board on some repairs that he would recommend having completed for the Water and Sewer Departments prior to the completion of the city overlay project.  No action was taken on this agenda item.  
GM Hunter reported that the Water Plant Project is still not closed out yet due to the Buy American Issues regarding the funding received coming from the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act.  It has been recommended by HHS that these items are cleared up before the project is closed.
Well # 1 is now suffering reduced production.  The problem is believed to be iron bacteria and staff will attempt to increase chlorine level to remove the iron bacteria.  It the chlorination does not work, when the contractor is down to work on Well # 6 and Well # 18, then Well # 1 will need to be pulled as well.
GM Hunter informed the Board that the 17th – 23rd Street electric department project was on hold because Windstream was not ready to participate in the project.  The # 4 Feeder Line has moved up in priority due to trees and bad cross arms.  GM Hunter will be preparing an estimated project cost for the #4 feeder line and reevaluate the priority projects and make recommendations to the Board regarding 2012 projects that could be completed within the approved budgeted amounts.
GM Hunter informed the Board that a billing error had been discovered concerning some three phase commercial electrical accounts in the Winter Billing Period for 2010 – 2011.  GM Hunter notified the Board that staff would be sending a letter to the impacted customers and applying a credit to their utility accounts.
The Water Operator for the Village of Brownville has resigned.  GM Hunter reported that the BPW would be acting in that capacity for the Village of Brownville until a more permanent arrangement can be explored by the Village.
GM Hunter explained an air conditioner load control SCADA program could be implemented by the BPW that was similar to the program being offered by OPPD.  It would require some investment by the BPW and would need a fairly significant number of residential participants.  No action was taken on this item.
The Newsletter for April 2012 was submitted for approval.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the April 2012 Newsletter as presented.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter notified the Board that Alan Slater, Water Treatment Plant Operator, submitted his resignation to the BPW.  GM Hunter was given permission to advertise to replace Mr. Slater.
GM Hunter presented to the Board a list of liens that need to be submitted to the City Council for properties with unpaid water and sewer fees.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve and submit the quarterly liens to the City Council.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
On Financial:  
GM Hunter presented the Board with all the normal reports regarding financial, and asked for any questions regarding financial reports.  
Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #24.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Kubik, the Board approve the General Consent Items listed below:
a)    Approve the previous meeting’s minutes and dispense with reading of same,
b)    Approve monthly compensation of officers, management and employees as previously fixed by the Board,
c)    Approve, ratify and allow the following checks written/transfers during the month:
Checks Written During the Month of March 2012:
Nebraska Department of Revenue            28,974.87
Constellation Energy    954.47
Windstream    438.94
Banks, Betty    254.00
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
Action Technology    730.00
American Safety    48.59
American Recycling    74.00
Chamber of Commerce    86.40
County Publications    619.87
Postmaster    1,000.00
Vision Metering    1,350.00
Beard’s Salvage    257.66
BPW    15,743.36
Bohl Plumbing    5.16
Bulldog Auto Parts    931.39
Caselle    1,180.00
Cintas    1,012.60
City Of Auburn    8,554.74
D.R. Thomas    318.44
Concrete Industries    574.07
Dettmer Farm Service    41.00
Eggers Brothers    175.36
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs            72.00
First Bank Card Center    924.81
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,879.84
General Fire & Safety    76.75
Glenn’s Corner Market    37.80
Great Plains One Call    90.54
Hawkins    2,363.00
DHHS State of Nebraska    91.00
HDR Engineering    1,440.96
Husker Electric    1,345.46
JEO Consulting Group    5,040.00
Kelly Supply    140.05
Kriz-Davis    8,233.23
Lab Safety    71.00
Lincoln Electric Supply    39.78
Lincoln Winwater    707.26
Lynch Hardware    23.52
Mellage Truck & Tractor    5.75
Midwest Service    446.04
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Nebtech Calibration    141.82
Needles I    195.17
Nemaha County Treasurer    104.79
Muse, Ferida M.    143.97
Northeast Community College    31.12
Northern Safety    36.12
Olsson Associates    3,901.78
OPPD    8,820.62
Orscheln    357.97
Pamida    85.19
Petty Cash    185.25
Sunmart    16.23
T & R Electric    4,099.00
U S A Blue Book    845.06
US Cellular    164.49
UPS    54.42
Water Engineering    418.37
Kurt A. Knippelmier    79.76
Windstream    114.96
Sack Lumber    237.94
Hoak, Cady    426.00
CSS - Energy Care    54.16
Capital Business Systems    251.77
Hamilton Associates    6,415.00
Burns, Ralph    256.51
Vessco    1,120.30
Garrard, Monica    191.06
Longfellow, Crystal    106.20
Lane, Kevin J    300.00
Emich, Jedidiah    263.64
Collin, Tim    57.50
Jones, Justin    59.07
Hasler    94.30
Reeves, Ashley    214.82
Wood, Starlene    9.12
Smith & Loveless    221.17
Filter Care of Nebraska    243.55
Fred Eggert    22.34
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $477,000 to Checking from Revenue
• Approve Free Service Report for furnishing utilities, materials, equipment, inspections and labor to the city free of charge and franchise fee payments to the city for the month of March 2012 in the amount of $14,172.10.
Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Kubik, seconded by Member Wilson, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $24.45.  Roll call: those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Reports:
Electrical Department
Unit 12 Bucket Truck
Power Plant
Water / Waste Water Department
Cross Connection Survey
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Gulizia the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held May 14, 2012 at the hour of 12:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.   Chairman Hahn declared the meeting adjourned.  Agenda items will be posted.
Dick Hahn Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
Doug C. Glenn, Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I, Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public for the State of Nebraska, do hereby certify the attached and foregoing minutes is a true, correct and conformed copy of proceedings had and done by the Board of Public Works at their April 9, 2012 meeting; all of the subjects acted upon in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and available for public inspection at the Office of the Board; such subjects were contained in the agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; the said minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body, all in accordance with Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public in and for the State of Nebraska.    My Commission Expires June 15, 2014.
Herald - May 3

JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL BOARD OF
EDUCATION MEETING
APRIL 25, 2012 – 7:00 P.M.
DISTANCE LEARNING ROOM
Members Present: Darren Oestmann, President, Keith Bohling, Vice-President, David Bohling, Secretary,  Duane Caspers, Arlen Grotrian.                     
Also Present: Jeffrey Koehler, Superintendent, Brian Clark, Dennis Hahn, Brett Davis, Lance Meyer, Vernon Gerdes, Scott Pelican, Jim Gerking, Jim Shreves.
The special meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Distance Learning Room at 7:00 p.m. by President Darren Oestmann.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Caspers, here; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, absent; Oestmann, here.  Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted.
Moved by David Bohling to accept the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Discussion was held among the various individuals regarding the football field options.  Artificial turf is being explored as a potential option.  Field will be shot with transit on Monday to figure dirt work needed for turf.
Moved by Duane Caspers to adjourn the Special Board of Education meeting at 8:00 p.m.  Seconded by Keith 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 May 14, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - May 3




MINUTES OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION MEETING
APRIL 25, 2012
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on April 25, 2012 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on April 19, 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 ( HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov).  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 Equalization.  The Board of Equalization has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.
Chairman called the meeting to order at a.m.  Roll call: Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling, County Clerk Joyce Oakley.  Also present: County Treasurer Pat Holtzman and County Assessor Jana Smith.
Chairman Wittmann noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the February 8, 2012 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Public Hearing on Motor Vehicle Exemptions opened at 11:45 a.m.  Notice of public notice was published in the Nemaha County Herald on April 12, 2012.  Chairman Wittmann opened the public hearing.  The following were present at the public hearing:  Commissioner Bob Hutton, Commissioner Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner Marvin Bohling, County Clerk Joyce Oakley, and County Treasurer Pat Holtzman.  No one was present to oppose the Motor Vehicle exemption for the following: Hearts United for Animals – 2011 Chevrolet Van; St. James Lutheran Church – 2012 Chevrolet; LL Coryell & Son Park Foundation – 1999 Chevrolet pickup.
Chairman Wittmann closed the public hearing closed at 11:46 a.m.
Pat Holtzman, Nemaha County Treasurer presented the following:    
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the Application on Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption, Form 457 for Hearts United for Animals on a 2011 Chevrolet Van.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve the application on Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption, Form 457 for St. James Lutheran Church on a 2012 Chevrolet.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the application on Motor Vehicles Tax Exemption, Form 457 for LL Coryell & Son Park Foundation, 1999 Chevrolet pickup.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Jana Smith, Nemaha County Assessor presented the following:
Assessor Smith presented tax list correction #1203-08 -  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve tax list correction #1203-8 for Kayberdena P. Willard, for tax year 2010 added tax in the amount of $377.54, received letter from the Dept. of Revenue correcting her homestead exemption from 100% to 55%.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Assessor Smith presented tax list correction #1204-9 – Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction #1204-9 for Dwaine Rogge, for tax year 2010 deducted tax in the amount of $1,924.22, personal property pivot irrigation was reported by Farm Credit Leasing and Dwaine Rogge (Lessee).  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Assessor Smith presented tax list correction #1204-10 – Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction #1204-10 for Dwaine Rogge, for tax year 2011 deducted tax in the amount of $1,633.90, personal property pivot irrigation was reported by Farm Credit Leasing and Dwaine Rogge (Lessee).  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to adjourn the meeting at 11:47 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Dennis Wittmann, Chairman   
Board of Equalization
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
Herald - May 3    




PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
APRIL 25, 2012
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on April 25, 2012, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on April 19, 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 8:03 a.m. Present for the meeting:  Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling and County Clerk Joyce Oakley.
Chairman Hutton noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Visitors present – Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald; George Levy; Kevin Jones; Renee Crister EM Director
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the April 11, 2012 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the claims for payment as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye
Public Notice for request for receiving seals bids for Corrugation Metal Pipe was published in the Nemaha County Herald on April 12, 2012 and April 19, 2012.  The following bids were received and publicly opened in the presence of the bidders: Midwestern Culvert, LTD $26,253.25; Metal Culverts Inc $26,347.32; Midwest Service & Sales $34,493.57; Contech $28,233.35; Ace Eaton Metals $23,988.26.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the bid from Ace Eaton Metals in the amount of $23,988.26.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann aye; Bohling, aye.    
Nemaha Rural Water District #2 representatives Josh Behrends and Pam Alexander visited with the board regarding the application for Under Crossing of County Road Right of Way. Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the Permit #2012-03 to Perform Work on Public Right of Way issued to Nemaha Rural Water District #2 for Under Crossing of County Road Right of Way. Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.   
Commissioner Bob Hutton visited with the board regarding Don Wamsley, representing the village of Nemaha, using the county dozer to pile the donated Cooper Nuclear sand for the village.  Hutton explained to the board, Wamsley is working after hours, so no county man hours are being utilized.  Nemaha County and Village of Nemaha have a current inter local agreement for sharing of county road equipment and personnel for special projects.
Scott Kudrna, Mayor and Kris Baker, Police Chief with the City of Auburn visited with the board regarding west 26th street traffic control and the renewal of the dispatching contract.  Kudrna explained to the board they have been receiving complaints on vehicles speeding on 738 Road east into the city limits of Auburn.  They requested the board initiate an engineering study to reduce to 35 mph or 40 mph from the intersections on 638 Ave and 738 Road east to the city limits.   Board visited with Mark Mainelli regarding changing the speed limit on 738 Road. Mainelli explained to Board, the city should contact their city engineer to request a study be conducted. Kudrna also visited with the Board regarding the renewal of the dispatching contract with the county.  Wittmann will be the representative for the Board on the renewal of the contract.     
Russ Newton was present to visit with the board regarding purchasing a new equipment hauling trailer.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2012-13 combining parcels 640026850 and 640053416 into one parcel for valuation and taxation as requested by Duane and Linda Volker in a letter received by the Nemaha County Clerk on April 16, 2012. Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve use of the courthouse grounds for National Day of Prayer on May 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, requested by the Nemaha County Ministerial Association.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
The following fuel bids for May, 2012 were received:  Lueders Petroleum No. 2 Diesel $ 3.72, Unleaded $3.52; Farmers Coop No. 2 Diesel $3.75, Unleaded $3.56.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to award the fuel bid for the month May, 2012 to Lueders Petroleum.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve Windstream application to install communications facilities in Section 17 T6N R15E near Peru.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2012-14 subdivision of 2.4 acre tract (tract 1) and 2.77 acre tract (tract 2) of land in Section 21 T4N R15E for Vance Hutton.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $ 37,570.94
Action Tech, se    250.00
AFLAC, ins    532.60
Ameritas Life Ins, ret    5,504.72
As Central, se    215.00
Aub Family Hlth, me se    550.00
Aub Newspaper, pub    7.11
Beasterfield, B, reim    126.48
Best Print, su    164.47
Black Hills, ut    155.51
Blaser, Jesse, reim    138.54
Blue Rivers, se    1,885.75
Bohl Plumb, bldg re    79.66
Bulldog Auto, su    187.44
Capital Business, cont    177.88
Capital Business, cont    287.65
Casey General, fu    297.12
Constellation, ut    26.17
Credit Manage, garn    87.79
Dollar General, su    49.00
Douglas Co Sheriff, se    13.76
Durant, Debra, mi    29.97
Edwards Chem, su    466.80
Election System, el cst    1,511.95
Elliott, Ron, cont    2,695.42
Georgetown, reg    85.00
Gerdes, Jana, reim    150.00
Glenn’s Corner, su    134.03
Hector, Amy, pstg    6.60
Hickory Road, me    190.00
Holiday Inn, ldg    154.00
Holiday Inn, ldg    207.00
Hutton, Bob, mi    133.20
Kadavy, Matt, reim    172.82
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Kollasch Law, atty fe    505.00
Lesoing, Gary, mi    106.01
Liberty Nat’l, ins    20.40
Ligouri, Angelo, mi, me    241.02
Lynn Peavey, bl al    159.60
Matthew Bender, su    113.38
Mellage Truck, se    120.00
Metlife, annt    11.16
Meyer, Jane, mi    183.15
Moyer, Casey, reim    138.54
NACO, reg    97.00
NE Co Atty, reg    40.00
NE Dept Rev, reg    155.00
NE Hlth Human, se    186.00    
Nem Co Clerk, ins    538.62
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    10,547.45
Nem Co Tax, nwh    2,651.85
Orscheln, su    44.72
PCS Mobile, su    312.00
Petersens Auto, se    645.36
Pitney Bowes, ma ag    142.00
Presto-X, se    339.47
Quill, su    243.09
Ramada Inn, ldg    161.90
Reich, Joyce, mi    101.00
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    1,176.00
Sec State Rules, su    20.00
Shell Fleet, fu    480.64
Smith, Jana, mi    64.91
Sunmart Foods, trng    19.42
The Hartford, annt    100.00
United Healthcare, ins    12,082.70
UNL, se    9,894.62
UNL Is Comm, se    140.69
Verizon Wireless, se    365.53
Vision Care, se    66.12
Waddell & Reed, annt    25.00
Washington Nat’l, ins    10.80
West Payment, su    378.10
Windstream, se    1,722.53
Road
Salaries    $14,423.43
AFLAC, ins    205.20
Ameritas, ret    2,140.56
Beatrice Concrete,rk    536.08
Black Hills, ut    20.17
Bulldog Auto, pts,su    2,104.81
Dettmer Farm, su    7.90
Inland Truck, pts    124.47
Liberty Nat’l, ins    168.62
Mainelli Wagner, se    12,451.59
Martin Marietta, rk    8,463.25
NE Public Emp, un du    560.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,297.23
Nem Co Tax, nwh    1,229.20
Newman Traffic, sgn    3,739.54
NMC Exchange, pts    76.72
Orscheln, su    408.04
Powerplan, pts    1,395.21
Schneider OK, ti re    3,578.98
Stutheit Imple, pts    19.90
United Healthcare, ins    7,151.04
Washington Nat’l, ins    28.00
Windstream, se    186.45
Windstream, se    40.00
County Visitors
Enterprise, adv    1,325.25
Kruger, Mary, mi    137.08
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,268.93
Ameritas, ret    289.00
bCom Tech,  su    50.00
Glenn’s, su    82.09
K&N Pizza, me    42.25
NADAA, reim    225.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    559.36
Nem Co Tax, nwh    189.77
Osborne, Laura, mi    24.42
Region V, se    195.00
Verizon Wireless, se    136.54
Whisler, K, mi    11.10
911 Wireless
Windstream, se    503.81
Windstream, se    314.88
911 Emergency
Windstream, se    663.97
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, el cst, election cost
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adjourn at 11:30 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Bob Hutton, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be May 9, 2012 Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse, Auburn NE
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