CITY OF PERU
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• Park Avenue Street Project – 12-PW-CDBG Project    
• NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 11, 2012 as part of the regular Peru City Council meeting that starts at 7:00 P.M. at the Peru City Hall, 614 5th Street, the Peru City Council will hold a public hearing concerning an application to the Department of Economic Development for a Community Development Block Grant for a Public Works category request.  This grant is available to local governments for community development activities.
• The City of Peru is considering requesting $350,000 in CDBG funds for the Park Avenue Street Project.  CDBG funds are being requested for the following CDBG activity codes:  up to $333,000 in CDBG funds for code #0070 - Public Facilities & Improvements and up to $17,000 in CDBG funds for code #0181- General Administration for a total CDBG request of $350,000.  These CDBG funds will be combined with local match of $333,000 provided by the City of Peru and the Peru State College Foundation.  The project will benefit all the citizens of Peru, in which 52.7% or 301 individuals are currently low to moderate income persons.  No persons will be displaced as a result of these CDBG activities.  
The 12-PW CDBG Project is being developed to address issues with Park Avenue in Peru.  Proposed activities include widening & replacing the roadway, adding a concrete curb and gutter on both sides of the street, and adding a 10 ft. wide sidewalk/trail on the west side of the street for the ½ mile stretch from the city limits to 5th Street.
• The initial draft grant application is available for public inspection at the Peru City Hall or you can contact the Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) at 402-862-2201 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for a copy.   All interested parties are invited to attend this public hearing at which time you will have an opportunity to be heard regarding the grant application.  Written testimony will also be accepted at the public hearing scheduled during the regular City Council meeting, June 11, 2012, Peru City Hall, 614 5th Street, Peru, NE.  Written comments can be addressed to Cindy Moran, City Clerk, at 614 5th Street, Peru, NE 68421 and will be accepted if received on or before June 11, 2012.
• Individuals requiring physical or sensory accommodations including interpreter service, Braille, large print, or recorded materials, please contact the Cindy Moran, City Clerk, at 614 5th Street, Peru, NE, 402-872-6685 no later than June 9, 2012.
Herald - May 31




NOTICE
Assessed values have been established for tax year 2012 on real property in Nemaha County, and the assessment roll is complete.  On May 31, 2012, notices of increased or decreased valuation changes were mailed to owners of record in Nemaha County as of May 20, 2012.
Any property owner who questions the valuation of his or her real property, or who believes that his or her property is assessed at a different level of value than similar property in the county, may file a valuation protest with the County Board of Equalization.  Valuation protests must be filed with the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office on or before June 30, 2012.
Jana Smith
Nemaha County Assessor
Herald - May 31




Public Notice
The Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:30 a.m., Suite 201, Courthouse, 1824 N St Auburn NE., on the new Application for Tax Exemption on Real and Personal Property by Qualifying Organization for Region V Foundation, Reed & Gilmore Addition to the City of Auburn, Block 24 E 70.92’ of Lots 7 & 8.
The Board of Equalization will be approving or disapproving the tax exemption on the application for Catholic Social Services.  
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - May 31




Public Notice
The Board of Equalization for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will meet on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 8:00 a.m., and Monday, July 23, 2012 8:00 a.m. (as per Neb. State Statute §77-1502) for the purpose of reviewing written protests and approving assessor’s recommendations on the protests received.
Agendas for the meetings will be available for public inspection in the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, 1824 N Street, Courthouse, Suite 201, Auburn Nebraska and Nemaha County website:  www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - May 31




INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received at the Nemaha Natural Resources District, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh NE 68450, until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, for construction of a dam west of Peru in Nemaha County, Nebraska.  Estimated earthfill is 14,000 cubic yards.
Site showing will be Tuesday, June 5, 2012, meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot of Casey’s General Store in Peru, Nebraska.
Bid packets are available by contacting the Nemaha NRD @ (402) 335-3325.
Herald - May 31




Public Notice
The County of Nemaha, Nebraska will receive sealed bids until 9:15 a.m., June 13, 2012 for a ‘Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailer’. Minimum bid specifications and bid form can be picked up at the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.
Sealed bids must be sent to Joyce Oakley, Nemaha County Clerk, 1824 N Street, Auburn NE 68305. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope:  “Sealed Bid Trailer”.  
All bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Bond” or “Certified or Cashier’s Check” in the amount of 5% of the total bid made payable to the Nemaha County Treasurer as evidence of good faith that the successful bidder will enter into a contract with the County of Nemaha, Nebraska to deliver the item bid as per the specifications.
Bids received will be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders.
Awarding of the bid will be in accordance with Section No. 10 of LB 393 known as the County Purchasing Act.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to waive all technicalities and reject any or all bids.
Joyce Oakley,
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - May 31, June 7




MINUTES OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION
MAY 23, 2012
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on May 23, 2012 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on May 17, 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 11:30 a.m.  Roll call: Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling. County Clerk Joyce Oakley and County Assessor Jana Smith were also present.
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:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the May 9, 2012 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to set the following as Board of Equalization hearing day: July 9, 2012 8:00 a.m.; final hearing day July 23, 2012 8:00 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 p.m.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, 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 31

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
NOTICE OF FORMAL HEARING FOR COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AFTER INFORMAL INTESTATE PROCEEDINGS FOR DETERMINING PAYMENT OF FEES, EXPENSES AND CLAIMS AND THEIR PRIORITY OF PAYMENT PURSUANT TO
State Statue 30-2487 R.R.S.
Estate of William J. Judd, Deceased
Estate No. PR11-26
Notice is hereby given that the Personal Representative has filed a final account and report of her administration, a Formal Petition for Complete Settlement After Informal Intestate Proceeding and For Determining Payment of Fees, Expenses and Claims and their Priority of Payment Pursuant to State Statue 30-2487 R.R.S., determining the Decedent died intestate and the heirs of Decedent; setting and approving Personal Representative’s fee and attorney’s fees, which has been set for hearing in the Nemaha County, Nebraska Court on June 19, 2012, at 1:30 p.m.
Seal
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
Michael R. Dunn, #16825
Richard L. Halbert, #11659
Christopher C. Halbert, #22609
Halbert and Dunn
111 East 17th Street
Post Office Box 447
Falls City, Nebraska 68355-0447
Phone: (402) 245-4486
Herald - May 31, June 7, 14




NOTICE OF SALE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Case No. CI 12-7
RON RON, LLC, Plaintiff
vs.
JOHN D.P. FLYNN and CAROLYN R. FLYNN,  Husband and Wife, and CITY OF AUBURN, NEBRASKA, Defendants
STATE OF NEBRASKA
COUNTY OF NEMAHA
By virtue of Order of Sale issued out of the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, and pursuant to Decree of Foreclosure in an action wherein RON RON, LLC, is Plaintiff, and JOHN D.P. FLYNN and CAROLYN R. FLYNN,  Husband and Wife, and CITY OF AUBURN, NEBRASKA, are Defendants, Case No. CI 12-7, I will at 10 o’clock A.M., on the 18th day of June, 2012, at the east door of the Nemaha County Court House in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate and appurtenances attached thereto, to-wit:
Lots Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14), Block Eleven (11), Original Town of Calvert, now Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
to satisfy lien set forth, costs of suit, and accruing costs, all as provided by said Order and Decree.
TERMS: The highest bidder will deposit with the Sheriff on the day of the sale the full amount of the bid, in cash, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the Plaintiff.
Dates at Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, this 15th day of May, 2012.
Brent E. Lottman
Nemaha County Sheriff
Herald - May 24, 31, June 7 & 14




public notice
Auburn Public Schools – Nemaha School District #29 is requesting bids for the retrofitting of all lighting fixtures to the T-8 25 watt fixtures at all attendance centers within the district.   Questions related to the specific requirements of the project should be referred to Kevin Reiman, Auburn High School; 1829 Central Ave.  Auburn, NE  68305  (402)274-4328.
Bids should be submitted to the Office of Superintendent, Auburn Public Schools, 1713 J Street, Auburn, NE.   Bids will be accepted for this project until Wednesday, June 6th at 4:30 pm.
Herald - May 24, 31




Public Notice
The County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska will receive sealed bids for striping approximately 7 miles hard surface roads.  Bids must be sent or delivered by 9:00 a.m. June 13, 2012 to the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, 1824 N Street, Ste 201, Auburn NE 68305 by the deadline.  All sealed bids must be marked on the outside of the envelope:  “Striping Roads”.
A map showing the miles to be striped is available at the office of the Nemaha County Clerk during normal business hours.
Bids will be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving bids. The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which, in their opinion, serve the best interest of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska or to reject any or all bids.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - May 24, 31




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door of the Nemaha County Courthouse on the 20th day of June, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock A.M.:
The North One Hundred Fifty-six feet (N 156’) of Lot Three of Two of Six (3 of 2 of 6) in Highland Second Addition to Auburn, AND the West Twelve Feet (W 12’) of Lot Four of Two of Six (4 of 2 of 6) in Highland Third Addition to Auburn, all in Nemaha County, Nebraska, more commonly known as: 803 16th 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 10th day of May, 2012.
STEFFI A. SWANSON,
Substitute Trustee (13458)
Herald - May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7




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 N Street, Auburn, NE, on the June 18, 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 A-4237988 05/10/2012, 05/17/2012, 05/24/2012, 05/31/2012, 06/07/2012
Herald - May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
MAY 23, 2012
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on May 23, 2012, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on May 17, 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 – Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald
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 May 9, 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.
Howard McNiff and Mary Kruger visited with the board regarding Five Rivers RC&D past activities and upcoming activities of the organization.  Dues request for FY 2012-2013 will be the same as last year, $1449.60.
Amy Hector, Clerk of District Court presented an inter local agreement between Nemaha County District Court Clerk, Nemaha County Court and Supreme Court of Nebraska.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the inter local agreement between Nemaha County Clerk of District Court, Nemaha County Court, and Supreme Court of Nebraska, regarding Neb. Rev. Statute 24-337.01 and Neb. Rev. Statute 24-507 (3) (4), ‘authorizes the County District Court Clerk and State to enter into an agreement for the provision of County Court services by District Court Clerk’ and ‘ District Court Clerk, State and County after consultation with a District Court Judge serving Nemaha County, County Court Judge serving Nemaha County and the County Attorney for Nemaha County to enter into an agreement for the provision of District Court Services by County Court personnel’.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Scott Kudrna, Mayor City of Auburn visited with the Board regarding the 2013, 2014, 2015 Dispatching Contract with the City of Auburn.  Changes to the contract will be $50,000.00 for FY 2013, FY 2014 and $51,000.00 for FY 2015.  
Larry Ossowski, Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging presented the July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 annual activities report.  They also presented the FY 2012-2013 budget request $7,543.00 (same as last year) and a request of approximately $11,000.00 (+/-) for the purchase of Small Bus (seating 12 ambulatory plus 2 wheelchair positions).
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to enter executive session at 10:00 a.m. employee resignation. Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to leave executive session at 10:22 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.  No action was taken in executive session.    
The following fuel bids for June, 2012 were received:  Lueders Petroleum No. 2 Diesel $3.465, Unleaded $3.395; Farmers Coop No. 2 Diesel $3.53, Unleaded $3.31.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to award the fuel bid for the month June, 2012 for Unleaded Gas to Farmers Coop in the amount of $3.31 and #2 Diesel to Lueders Petroleum in the amount of $3.465.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2012-16 setting the public hearing date for July 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. for consideration of closing or vacating part or all of County Road #117, Section 9 T6N R13E.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2012-17 setting the public hearing date for July 25, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. for consideration of closing or vacating part or all of County Road #49, Section 5 T6N R13E.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the application from Windstream to install communications facilities between Sec. 32 T5N R13E & Sec. 5 T4N R13E near Johnson.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $ 37,039.19
AFLAC, ins    532.60
Alberts, M, el cst    148.59
Allen, C el cst    101.50
Allison, P, el cst    101.50
Amer-Chem, su    46.95
Amer Lawncare, se    61.90
Ameritas Life Ins, ret    5,479.12
As Central, se    215.00
Beasterfield, B, reim    126.48
Bender Reese, el cst    40.00
Black Hills, ut    86.95
Blaser, Jesse, reim    138.54
Bohl Plumb, bldg re    70.76
Bohling, Marvin, mi    86.02
Bruns, Leslie, su    8.51
Bulldog Auto, su    75.28
Cain, James, atty fe    440.00
Capital Business, cont    29.34
Capital Business, cont    287.65
Caspers, B, el cst    103.86
Cenex, fu    59.33
CenTec Cast, su    179.85
Chaney, M, el cst    101.50
City of Peru, el cst    40.00
Clarke, D, el cst    30.00
Clk Dist Ct Assoc, du,reg    100.00
Coe, J, el cst    121.37
Constellation, ut    9.15
Cope, J, el cst    155.10
Credit Manage, garn    144.75
Credit Manage, garn    267.24
Dash Medical, su    559.20
Davison, U, el cst    94.25
Dollar General, su    32.05
Dorste, J, el cst    101.50
Eckert, C, el cst    101.50
Edwards Chem, su    355.89
Ehmke, C, el cst    101.50
Elliott, Ron, cont    2,695.42
Eltiste, F, el cst    120.67
Ensz, K, el cst    114.25
Erickson, T, reim    442.86
Fike, P, el cst    120.67
Fish, G, el cst    116.23
Garver, K, el cst    101.50
Georgetown, su    85.00
Gerdes, Jana, reim    276.75
Gerdes, M, el cst    94.25
Glathar, M, el cst    150.66
Grant, K, el cst    121.50
Gravatt, J, el cst    124.56
Grooms, E, el cst    119.56
Guhde, R, el cst    114.82
Haynes, M, el cst    103.86
Henderson, M, el cst    165.09
Hometown, se    45.95
Hopper, L, el cst    119.56
Hutton, Bob, mi    86.58
Intab, el cst    289.75
Jarvis, M, el cst    101.50
Jeanneret, M, el cst    119.56
Johnson, D, el cst    133.22
Jones, L, el cst    101.50
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Koehler, K, mi    83.33
Lesoing, Gary, mi    151.52
Lexis Nexis, se    180.25
Liberty Nat’l, ins    20.40
Lueders, B, el cst    118.04
McMann, J, el cst    101.50
Merwin, D, ct cst    100.00
Metlife, annt    11.16
Meyer, Jane, mi    247.47
Mid-American, su    183.23
MIPS, su    34.13
Moran, C, el cst    120.67
Moran, N, el cst    101.50
Moyer, Casey, reim    138.54
Myers, E, el cst    97.88
Myers, L, el cst    125.13
NE Hlth Human, se    180.00
NE Notary, se    152.25    
Nem Co Clerk, ins    382.97
Nem Co Clk Dist, fe    247.00
Nem Co Hosp, bl al    180.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    10,082.66
Nem Co Tax, nwh    2,566.56
New Life Church, el cst    40.00
Nichols, C, el cst    30.00
Nichols, K, el cst    125.11
Nutsch-Fulton, K, mi    20.54
Oestmann, L, el cst    114.71
Oestmann, S, el cst    100.54
OMB Guns, su    302.54    
Petersens Auto, se    3,135.11
Pitney Bowes, ma ag    142.00
Quill, su    602.46
RC Booth, su    65.00
Richardson Co Ct, se    2.50
Rich Co Sheriff, se    60.93
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    947.80
Rippe, R, el cst    118.04
Robbins, M, el cst    116.23
Rohrs, J, el cst    136.50
Roto  Snake, jl re    95.00
Rowell, C, el cst    158.43
Schmucker, M, el cst    115.12
Smith, Jana, mi    179.78
Snowden, S, el cst    101.50
Spear, J, el cst    101.50
St Paul Lutheran, el cst    40.00
Tanner, C, reim    150.00
Text Data, sftw    1,000.00
The Hartford, annt    100.00
United Healthcare, ins    12,654.18
UNL Is Comm, se    63.47
Verizon Wireless, se    272.00
Village Brock, el cst    40.00
Village Brownville, el cst    40.00
Village Nemaha, el cst    40.00
Vision Care, se    66.12
Waddell & Reed, annt    25.00
Washington Nat’l, ins    10.80
West Payment, su    475.10
Wheeler, J, el cst    117.34
Windstream, se    1,713.54
Woerth, M, el cst    118.45
Road
Salaries    $14,727.47
AFLAC, ins    205.20
Ameritas, ret    2,195.18
Aub Family Hlth, me se    70.00
Bulldog Auto, pts,su    1,465.66
Cavalry SPV, garn    163.08
Dettmer Farm, su    241.80
Ferrellgas, ut    417.78
Graybill, la    225.57
Inland Truck, pts    9.69
Lawson Prod, su    87.00
Liberty Nat’l, ins    168.62
Lueders Petro, fu    9,207.00
Mainelli Wagner, se    6,500.97
Martin Marietta, rk    7,796.72
Midwest Service, su    19,936.00
NE Public Emp, un du    560.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,338.27
Nem Co Tax, nwh    1,214.54
Newman Traffic, sgn    193.33
Orscheln, su    42.00
Powerplan, pts    2,025.12
Tincher, la    35.00
United Healthcare, ins    7,151.04
Village Johnson, ut    371.80
Washington Nat’l, ins    28.00
Windstream, se    188.66
Windstream, se    40.00
Wittwer, Joe, mi    584.97
County Visitors
Brownville Theater, su    308.56
Enterprise, adv    30.50
Wells Graphics, su    748.00
Capital Improvement
Brownville Theater,bldg re    6,780.00
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,322.50
Ameritas, ret    289.00
Boeve, Ashleigh, mi    11.10
NADAA, reim    59.95
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    566.47
Nem Co Tax, nwh    212.57
Osborne, Laura, mi    22.20
PSC Dining, me    400.00
SE Dist Hlth, se    903.08
Verizon Wireless, se    136.54
Whisler, K, mi    11.10
Canine Dog Fund
Orscheln, su    75.98
911 Wireless
Windstream, se    597.75
Windstream, se    314.88
911 Emergency
Windstream, se    519.02
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 11:38 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, 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
Herald - May 31




MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD MAY 14, 2012
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 14TH of May, 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 guest Dottie Holliday and asked if she had anything for the Board.  She stated that she did not have anything at that time.  Chairman Hahn recognized guest Bryan Mellage who thanked the Board for allowing him to work on Unit # 12.  He stated he appreciated the opportunity.
General Manager Dave Hunter introduced John Trecek from Ameritas.  Mr. Trecek showed the Board some options regarding refinancing the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Water Treatment Plant.  Member Gulizia made a motion to have Mr. Trecek bring back both 18 year and 20 year amortizations with all costs for review of the Board next month.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Mike Schwab with Beehive Mapping Systems’ showed the Board the software package that Beehive developed to create utility system maps and track repairs and other issues within the utility system.  A proposal was presented to the Board for their consideration.  This item will be discussed again at the June Board Meeting.
Carla Mason with American Dream Real Estate explained to the Board what she meant by “Traveling Sewer Fee”.  That is when a resident moves from one home to another, their sewer usage fee goes with them.  After much discussion, it was decided that this was the only logical way to establish sewer fees.  Ms. Mason was to work with Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks to see if any adjustments were needed on the tenants in question due to water leaks at the previous residence.
Ms. Mason also addressed the Board regarding having commercial customers pay a three month rolling average on their sewer fees.  Ms. Mason felt that if there was a water leak, the commercial customers had to pay for it three times rather than once.  Member Gulizia made a motion to change sewer billing from three month average to previous month’s actual water usage on commercial customers.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Member Gulizia asked the Board to consider removing capacity fees on water and sewer from vacant properties in the City of Auburn.  After discussion, the Board asked GM Hunter to prepare a list of properties being charged capacity fees in Auburn for review at the June Board Meeting.
The Honorable Mayor Scott Kudrna addressed the Board regarding charges paid by the City of Auburn to the Board of Public Works.  Mayor Kudrna stated that other cities such as Broken Bow, Gothenburg, and Minden paid a reduced charge for electricity and that they did not pay any water or sewer.  Mayor Kudrna stated that eliminating water and sewer charges would save the City of Auburn approximately $20,000 per year.  Member Gulizia made a motion to eliminate water and sewer charges to the City of Auburn accounts.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson: those voting nay - Glenn.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  GM Hunter was assigned the task of reviewing electric rates charged to other cities and to report on those rates at the June Board Meeting.
Member Gulizia suggested that the Board consider shifting administrative costs and salaries to the electrical department from the water and wastewater departments.  Discussion was held regarding whether or not the state statutes provide for such shifting of costs and salaries.  It was decided that this item would be tabled until the June Board Meeting to allow for further research.
Member Wilson asked for clarification on the agreements with Peru, Nemaha, and Brownville regarding providing services to them for water and wastewater.  GM Hunter explained the calculation of the BPW hourly rate that is charged, it includes an average of everyone’s wages and overhead.  Member Wilson also asked to insure that the BPW is not liable if something happens while working in these other locations.  GM Hunter stated that we were covered under the mutual aid agreement that is incorporated into the documents with each of the communities.  Member Wilson requested a legal opinion spelling out that we are not liable when working in the other communities.  GM Hunter will do the research and provide further information at the next Board Meeting.
Member Gulizia presented to the Board a change to the proposed personnel manual regarding benefits.  Member Gulizia stated that this item was for discussion only at this time so as to give everyone time to fully review the policy change.  The reaction of the employees to the proposed change was discussed.  It was decided that Member Gulizia and Member Wilson would meet with employees as part of a wage committee.  GM Hunter stated that he would ask for volunteers to serve on the wage committee at the employee staff meeting the following Wednesday.

GM Hunter explained to the Board the process of extending water and sewer mains.  GM Hunter recommended to the Board that they hire JEO to draw up construction standards for water and sewer main extensions at a cost of $1,500 rather than submitting individual plans to HHS each time an extension of water or wastewater was needed at a cost of 1% of the total construction cost.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve having JEO establish construction standards for water and wastewater.  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 issues surrounding the Water Treatment Plant and the Buy American Issue.  The only item of contention still open was regarding the dehumidifier.  GM Hunter explained that he will have a meeting with HHS on the issues later on in the week.  
GM Hunter explained to the Board that the Reservoir had a potential issue due to the warping of the wooden boards along the top of it.  GM Hunter was concerned because the gaps could allow birds to nest inside the top of the reservoir.  GM Hunter recommended hiring a contractor for $3,500 to go in and seal the top of the reservoir so that the possible entry of birds would be eliminated.  Member Kubik made a motion to hire a contractor to spray foam around the top of the reservoir at a cost of $3,500.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented a Fire Prevention Program that the safety committee was recommending that the Board approve for inclusion in the BPW loss prevention manual.  Member Wilson made a motion recommending including the Fire Prevention Program in the BPW loss prevention manual.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented a contract for the Board’s approval from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).  GM Hunter explained that nothing had changed in the contract from previous contracts.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the WAPA contract.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter recommended to the Board to hire Layne Western to pull Well # 6 and rehab it.  He also suggested meeting with the property owners near our proposed future well sites to determine whether the individuals would be interested in selling property to the BPW.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve hiring Layne Western to rehab Well # 6 at a cost of $10,000 plus parts and to have GM Hunter meet with property owners.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
A newsletter for May 2012 was submitted to the Board for their approval.  Member Wilson made a motion to approve the newsletter.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
On Financial:  
AFM Sierks presented the Board with all the normal reports regarding financial, and asked for any questions regarding the financial reports.  AFM Sierks mentioned that at the time of the reports, the pledging with ASB was short but has since been corrected.  
Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #22.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Wilson, 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 April 2012:
Nebraska Public Power District            204,009.68
Western Area Power Administration            33,106.41
Nebraska Department of Revenue            26,731.80
Casey’s General Store    3,990.69
Auburn Housing Authority    3,845.89
Out of Bounds    3,023.12
Nick & Lisa Schmitz    2,986.86
Nebraska U.C. Funds    2,495.04
Growth Management Corporation            1,704.47
Darling’s Cafe    1,619.63
Baird Holm LLP    569.54
Windstream    444.61
Black Hills Energy    53.83
Constellation Energy    8.69
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
Action Technology    730.00
American Safety    83.08
American Recycling    74.00
Black Hills Energy    74.93
County Publications    38.03
Postmaster    1,250.00
Vision Metering    2,665.00
Beard’s Salvage    159.80
BPW    12,915.63
Bulldog Auto Parts    915.37
Caselle    1,180.00
Cintas    927.57
City Of Auburn    6,602.73
D.R. Thomas    462.28
Concrete Industries    171.47
Cornhusker International    444.70
Dettmer Farm Service    119.81
Dutton-Lainson Company    1,938.30
Eggers Brothers    1,440.24
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs            96.00
AFHC    70.00
First Bank Card Center    303.74
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    3,644.92
Glenn’s Corner Market    218.52
W.W. Grainger    127.80
Great Plains One Call    112.04
Hach Chemical Company    1,040.10
Hawkins    1,265.97
DHHS State of Nebraska    176.00
HDR Engineering    428.33
HD Supply Waterworks    1,007.97
Husker Electric    10,178.64
JEO Consulting    630.00
Kriz-Davis Company    5,290.62
Lincoln Winwater    1,378.14
Lynch Hardware    63.52
McMaster-Carr Supply Company            147.43
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply    1,244.23
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool            1,129.30
NPPD    197,374.27
Nebraska Rural Water    750.00
Muse, Ferida M.    68.63
Northeast Community College    27.88
Northern Tool    152.15
O.K. Tire    20.00
Olsson Associates    566.64
OPPD    8,820.62
Orscheln    417.90
Pamida    35.61
Pollard Co.    44.58
Sack Lumber    461.84
Skarshaug Testing    163.72
Solomon Corporation    16,720.50
NDEQ - Fiscal Services    150.00
Stutheit Implement    21.52
Sunmart    39.69
T & R Electric    2,019.00
US Cellular    162.35
HireRight    29.90
UPS     25.36
Vermeer Equipment    900.08
Water Engineering    418.37
WAPA    28,735.63
Kurt A. Knippelmier    32.88
Windstream    566.92
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Omaha Door    2,534.86
Amsan    31.25
Capital Business Systems    191.49
Hoak, Mike    420.00
Hamilton Associates    1,975.00
Fastenal    717.04
Ligouri, Angelo    273.90
DCL America    144,759.00
Filter Care    47.30
Bennett, Kalem    233.72
Volker, Brandon    132.94
Out of Bounds    67.31
Lopez, Mariah    147.67
Booth, Kraig    123.24
Waldman, Krista    276.11
Andrew, Jordan B    300.00
Arnold, Colby    51.31
Crown Pointe Properties    193.22
Interstate Battery    119.80
Wynn’s Mowing    955.00
Davidson, Casey    151.68
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $533,000 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 April 2012 in the amount of $13,782.28.
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 - $218.52.  Roll call: those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Reports:
Brownville Water
Water Department
Digger Derrick Truck
Regional Water Meeting
Water / Wastewater Samples
Pension Committee
Power Plant
Old Water Plant
Municipal Accounting & Finance Conference
Cost Allocations
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Glenn the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held June 11, 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 May 14, 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 31