Special Hearing

Consider Student Fee Policy

July 16, 2012

The Board of Education of District #29 of Nemaha County met on July 16, 2012 at Brownville Town Hall for the purpose of conducting the special hearing to consider Student Fee Policy (P5130.3).

President Hemmingsen called the special hearing to order at 5:20 p.m.  Roll call of members present were: Billesbach, Hemmingsen, Kennedy and Kernes Krause.  Zaruba and Oestmann were absent.  President Hemmingsen asked for public input and there was none.  The hearing was adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

Special Hearing

Consider Public Input on Parental Involvement and Participation Policy (P1255)

July 16, 2012

The Board of Education of District #29 of Nemaha County met on July 16, 2012 at Brownville Town Hall for the purpose of conducting the special hearing to consider Public Input on Parental Involvement and Participation Policy (P1255).

President Hemmingsen called the special hearing to order at 5:25 p.m.  Roll call of members present were: Billesbach, Hemmingsen, Kennedy and Kernes Krause.  Zaruba and Oestmann were absent.  President Hemmingsen asked for public input and there was none.  The hearing was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

 

Official Minutes

Regular Meeting

Board of Education, Dist. #29

July 16, 2012

The Board of Education of School District #29 of Nemaha County met on July 16, 2012 at the Brownville Town Hall for the purpose of conducting the regular board meeting.    Notice of the meeting was duly published in the Auburn Newspapers.

President Bob Hemmingsen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Roll call of members present were: Kennedy, Billesbach, Hemmingsen and Kernes Krause.  Zaruba and Oestmann were absent.

Motion by Kennedy and second by Kernes Krause to approve the consent agenda that includes the minutes of the 6-11-12 regular meeting.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 4-0.

Zaruba entered at 5:32 p.m.

School Nurse Michelle Leslie gave a short presentation on the APS wellness program.

Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the monthly claims in all funds as presented.   Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

CHECKS FOR PAYMENT

July 16, 2012

Payable To Amount

Abilitations 125.40

Adaptivatios 77.00

Alfax Furniture 754.95

Allied 100 312.00

APHB, Inc. 32.00

American Lawncare 380.00

American Recycling 566.00

AmSan 4,672.68

Apple Computers 1,639.00

Auburn Newspaper 153.00

Aventa Learning 1,037.00

Blue Cross/Blue Shield 96,278.33

Beatrice Mech Serv 794.00

Bennetts Auto Body 772.79

Bohl Plumbing. 14.78

Board Of Public Works 20,572.07

Bulldog Auto Parts 24.96

Calloway House Inc 32.90

Casey’s General Stores 990.66

Cenex 892.30

Wayne Chase 52.24

Cindy Cole 48.92

Classroom Direct 55.39

Cornhusker Intl. 1,299.33

Dakota Leasing 3,062.01

Darnell Glass 289.65

Demco 32.57

Dist 29 Emp Ben Fund 186.90

Dist 29 GF Misc. Exp 1,575.00

Dist #29, Activity 208.00

District Spec Supplies 433.61

Duraco Express 53.77

Dutch Pantry 30.53

Engaging Technologies 4,161.37

Esu #4 5,235.00

ESU #6 393.62

Esu #4 6,622.00

ESU Coord. Council 2,150.00

ExploreLearning 799.00

Farmers Cooperative 245.11

Fed Ex National LTL 34.69

Nancy Fuller 40.00

Gilbert Service 87.08

Glenn’s  Market 153.80

Vernon Golladay 40.00

Good Time Attr. 208.40

GovConnection 462.66

Great Leaps 182.85

Guardian 459.71

Hire Right. 135.75

Hometown  Appliances 534.99

Hotsy Equipment 79.00

Houghton Mifflin Co 1,780.20

Husker Water 273.00

Inland Truck Parts 851.10

Janel Janssen 34.65

Johnson Company. 74.00

Kiner Supply Company 15.92

Bob Knipe 7.50

Amy Kroll 40.00

Lakeshore Learning 80.39

Lavigne Construction 5,975.00

Michelle Leslie 40.00

Lynch’s Hardware 45.42

Mary Malcolm 2,325.25

Marc 1,082.87

Todd Mather 7.50

Matheson-Linweld 46.40

Mayer-Johnson 579.99

Midwest Tech. Prod 346.50

Midwest Dist Corp. 75.39

Midwest Office Autom 130.00

Nasco 623.03

National Ins Svc 1,530.16

Nebraska Air Filte 1,704.00

NE/ Central Equip 1,274.74

NRCSA 700.00

Office Max 99.99

Ok Tire 154.45

Omaha Truck Center 4,144.14

Oriental Trading Co. 406.44

ORSCHELN 47.74

Palos Sports 100.86

Par, Inc. 1,173.70

Pci Educational 219.59

Pearson Assessments 275.08

Pepper & Son, Inc 127.79

Perma-Bound 732.00

P,G,H & G 804.35

Physical & Resp Therap 3,131.23

Pizza Hut 753.25

Sharon Pollard 40.00

Positive Promotion 19.95

Quill 210.00

Rademacher Pest Cont. 85.00

Region V 885.00

Remedia Publi 173.94

Renaissance Learning 4,255.30

Riverside Publishing 104.00

Kandi Rohrs 186.36

Bryce Roth 90.01

Sack Lumber 846.97

Schmitt Music 199.60

School Specialty 3,287.81

Science Kit 708.95

Seminole Energy . 667.40

Sexauer 81.54

Shell Fleet Plus 71.00

Southeast Design Co. 180.00

Speed Strength Training 255.00

Subway 23.25

Sunmart 16.05

Teaching Strategies 836.00

The Upgrade Place 61.95

Diane Thomas 116.78

Tremco Weatherproofing 1,357.50

Trend Enterprises, Inc 96.33

Tri-State Office 16,874.89

Ultimate Office 226.54

US Bank 215.79

US TelePunch 47.76

Verizon Wireless 290.92

Voss Lighting 3,843.75

Kevin Walker 40.00

Wieser Educational 45.48

Wilson Electric 3,322.71

Zito Media LP 1,056.11

Total Payments 232,108.03

Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Zaruba that the Board approve the monthly financial reports as presented. Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the student fee structure for the 2012-2013 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Zaruba and second by Kernes Krause that the Board approve declaring excess equipment: an old van and small school bus, antique speaker and old seating from the theater.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Billesbach and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the elementary and secondary handbooks for the 2012-2013 school year. Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Billesbach and second by Kernes Krause that the Board approve revised policies P5112-Option Enrollment and Regulation R2111.2-Superintendent Evaluation and new policies P3452-Deposits and Transfers, P6135-Textbook loan, P6141-Basic Instruction Programand P6141.1-Assessments-Content Standards as presented. Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Kennedy and second by Zaruba to enter executive session at 5:47 p.m. to discuss negotiations and legal matters for the protection of the public’s interest and to protect the reputation of an individual(s). Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

The Board left closed session at 6:41 p.m.

Motion by Kennedy and second by Zaruba that the board approve a salary of $110,250.00 for Kevin Reiman.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Kennedy and second by Zaruba that the board approve a salary of $92,900.00 for Nancy Fuller.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Kennedy and second by Kernes Krause that the board approve a salary of $85,500.00 for Vernon Golladay.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Kennedy and second by Kernes Krause that the board approve a salary of $73,970.00 for Kevin Walker.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Kennedy and second by Kernes Krause that the board approve a salary of $86,500.00 for Sharon Pollard.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (no), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 4-1.

President Bob Hemmingsen adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held on August 13, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Schools Central Office, 1713 J St., Auburn, NE. The agenda for the regular school board meeting shall be kept continuously current and shall be readily available for public inspection at the superintendent’s office during normal business hours.  All items on the board agenda are subject to discussion and/or board action.  The board may enter closed session regarding any item on the agenda, which is permitted by Nebraska Statute.

Bob Hemmingsen, President

Kevin Reiman, Secretary

Board of Education, Dist. 29

Nemaha County

Herald - July 26

 

 

 

 

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Case No. CI12-32

TO: CLARKE B. DELEZENE and LOWELL ALDAG, whose whereabouts are unknown and upon whom personal service of summons cannot be had, Defendants in said proceedings

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that, on the 13th day of April, 2012, Markowitz, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, as Plaintiff, filed its Complaint and Praecipe against you and others in the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, at Case No. CI12-32, the object and prayer of which Complaint is to obtain a court order of the amount due Plaintiff based on that certain Tax Sale Certificate No. TS200974, and have such amounts decreed to be a lien on the following real estate: 

Lot 15, Block 14, Howe and Nixon’s Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska (the “Real Estate”)

In said Complaint, Plaintiff seeks to have Plaintiff’s interest per the Tax Sale Certificate declared a  lien upon the Real Estate; to have the Real Estate sold to satisfy the amounts so found due, together with the reasonable costs incurred by Plaintiff, including attorney’s fees and costs of this case; and to foreclose Defendants and each of them of all right, title, interest, lien, claim, demand, and equity of redemption whatever in and to the Real Estate, together with such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable.

You are required to answer said Complaint on or before September 10, 2012, or said Complaint against you will be taken as true.

DATED: July 17, 2012

MARKOWITZ, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, Plaintiff

By: Brian S. Kruse (#21963)

REMBOLT LUDTKE LLP

1201 Lincoln Mall, Ste. 102

Lincoln, NE 68508

(402) 475-5100

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Plaintiff’s Attorneys

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA 

HELD JUNE 11, 2012

THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 11TH of June, 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 turned the floor over to General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter for election of officers.  Member Gulizia made a motion to maintain the current slate of officers with Member Wilson to fill the vacant office of Acting Secretary.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  The officers for 2012 – 2013 are:  Chairman Dick Hahn, Vice-Chairman Mark Kubik, Secretary Doug Glenn, and Acting Secretary Rich Wilson.

General Manager Dave Hunter introduced John Trecek from Ameritas.  Mr. Trecek explained to the Board that due to changes in the market in the last 30 days, any savings that were previously available to the Board from refinancing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Bond were no longer there.  Mr. Trecek told the Board that he would continue to monitor the situation and would come back before the Board if an opportunity for savings on the Bonds presented itself again.

Discussion was held regarding the City of Auburn Electric, Water & Wastewater rates.  The May water and wastewater given to the city as free services were $2,601.74 water and $795.48 sewer.  No changes were going to be made regarding the electric rate to the City of Auburn at this time.  

Member Wilson made the following motion for changes to sick leave policy:  

• The current maximum accumulation of sick leave hours will increase from 384 hours to 720 hours or 18 weeks.

• It is our belief this will better enable an employee to reach the point at which permanent disability coverage would kick in.

• Sick leave may be used for injury or illness of self, spouse, or dependent child.

• Funeral leave is eliminated.  An employee may use vacation or personal days for funerals.

• Currently one personal day is allowed per year.  That will be increased to three personal days with the ability to carry over one day for a total of four to be used in any given year.  An employee must use them or lose them.

• Current systems allow for a “Sick Leave Bonus”.  That will no longer be offered.  We believe sick pay is exactly that and is in place to protect the employee from loss of income due to illness or injury.  We extend that to the employee’s spouse and dependent children.

• We propose the new policy take effect July 1, 2012 with settlement for the existing system “Bonus” as soon as possible after that date.  All employees will receive the full three personal days for 2012.

Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson; those voting nay – Kubik & Glenn.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

A discussion was held regarding shifting of administrative costs and salaries to the electrical department.  After much discussion, it was decided that Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks would review the allocations of expenses and present recommendations to the Board.

GM Hunter updated the Board on continuing issues regarding Buy American requirements of the Water Treatment Plant.  The dehumidifier from Dectron still has not met the requirements.  GM Hunter will continue working to resolve the issue.

GM Hunter reported to the Board that there were only 2 vacant lots with no building paying capacity fees, 10 commercial buildings, 52 unoccupied home, and 12 rental homes.  After much discussion, no action was taken on this item.

GM Hunter provided the Board with information regarding three overhead to underground projects that he was seeking Board approval to proceed with at a total projected cost of $152,852.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve Project #1, #2, and #3 and approve renting a boring machine for the completion of the projects.  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 the status of the RICE compliance project.  GM Hunter stated that crankcase ventilation equipment was needed for engines 4, 5, 6, &7.  Member Kubik made a motion to purchase the necessary crankcase ventilation units.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

GM Hunter presented the Board with a letter from Fire Chief Randy Bennett regarding insuring fire hydrants in the City of Auburn are in compliance with National Fire Prevention Association Standards.  GM Hunter noted that this item was on the agenda for the City Council meeting that evening.  No action was taken on this item.

The Village of Brownville has requested the Board of Public Works to provide the Village with a Wastewater Operator for the WWTP in Brownville.  GM Hunter notified the Board and stated that these actions were covered under the current interlocal agreement.  GM Hunter also reviewed the BPW liability in working in the other villages.

GM Hunter asked for Board approval for a contract with Westrum Leak Detection.  GM Hunter recommended approving a 3 year contract at a total cost of $5,100 or $1,700 per year.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve a 3 year contract with Westrum Leak Detection in the amount of $5,100 in total or $1,700 per year.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

AFM Sierks recommended to the Board the approval of a contract with Paramount Linen to provide BPW staff with uniforms.  AFM Sierks explained that this contract represented a $7,000 savings over 5 years compared to the current uniform provider Cintas.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve the contract with Paramount Linen.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

AFM Sierks presented the June 2012 newsletter to the Board for their approval.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the newsletter.  Member Wilson 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 explained some changes that had been made to the reports and presented an additional report for the Board’s review.

Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #19.  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 May 2012:

ACH Fees for Bill Pay and Payroll 25.00

ACH Fees for Bill Pay and Payroll 10.00

ACH Fees for Bill Pay and Payroll 10.00

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay Fees 168.28

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay Fees 84.15

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay Fees

84.15

Postage Paid to Hasler 100.00

Postage Paid to Hasler 50.00

Postage Paid to Hasler 50.00

nsf check 590.97

Constellation Energy 134.94

Mellage Truck & Tractor Inc. 6,010.31

American Family Insurance 109.88

DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL 35,582.82

DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL 38,597.67

Nebraska Department of Revenue 19,511.66

Ameritas - Electronic Trans 6,918.67

Carson National Bank 1,901.27

I.r.s. - Electronic 12,749.93

Blue-cross  Blue-shield 20,587.67

Rev.state W/h - Electronic 3,890.90

Standard Life Insurance Co. 1,542.49

Approve the following claims submitted for payment:

Action Technology 730.00

Altec Industries 1,963.97

American Safety Utility 140.55

American Recycling 74.00

Black Hills Energy 140.69

County Publications 331.53

Auburn Postmaster 1,230.00

Vision Metering 1,350.00

Baird Holm 3,939.66

Beard’s Salvage 19.55

BPW 13,407.74

Bohl Plumbing 45.70

Bulldog Auto Parts 473.73

Caselle 1,205.00

Cintas Location 1,137.49

City Of Auburn 8,005.34

D.R. Thomas 328.02

Concrete Industries 269.71

Constellation Energy 793.08

First Wireless 42.68

Dettmer Farm Service 43.67

Dugan Business Forms 1,115.06

Dutton-Lainson 1,320.80

Eggers Brothers Inc. 72.29

Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs 88.75

AFHC 294.00

First Bank Card Center 1,050.90

First National Bank 10.00

Fleet Services 3,176.20

Glenn’s Corner Market 113.99

Great Plains One Call 124.88

Hawkins 981.85

DHHS State of Nebraska 823.00

Hilti 83.58

HDR Engineering 579.64

HD Supply Waterworks 891.82

Husker Electric 5,663.68

Kriz-Davis Company 2,121.98

Lynch Hardware 26.59

McMaster-Carr Supply Co 77.91

Mid Con Systems 232.81

Midwest Laboratories 15.86

Mike’s Window Service 10.65

Municipal Pipe Tool 3,350.00

Municipal Supply 6,172.84

Municipal Supply 2,822.84

NPPD 209,276.26

Muse, Ferida M. 145.92

O.K. Tire 20.00

Olsson Associates 3,987.64

OPPD 8,820.62

Orscheln 319.48

Petty Cash 260.29

Pollard Co. 420.33

Sack Lumber 137.62

NDEQ - Fiscal Services 123,685.09

HHS-State of NE 138.95

Sunmart 15.13

US Cellular 164.51

HireRight Solutions 31.15

UPS 29.28

Water Engineering 836.74

WAPA 33,604.13

Windstream 572.53

Eriksen Construction Company 1,282.48

Hoak, Cady 426.00

CSS - Energy Care 66.30

Capital Business 191.49

TekCollect 10.90

Hoak, Mike 630.00

Nurney, Ron 230.46

Gardner Denver 4,907.01

DCL America 129,255.00

Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment 69.98

Hasler 94.30

Filter Care of Nebraska 7.50

Wynn’s Mowing 785.00

Jones, Susan 30.00

Dammast, Jeff 30.00

Rogge, Gary 30.00

Bergmann, Harvey & Della 30.00

Collins, John 30.00

Nordstrom, Taylor 146.63

Bargmann, Derek 5.52

Baack, Jeff & Alexis 30.00

England, Betty J. 30.00

Garber, Mable 30.00

Stiers, Deloris 30.00

Gerdes, Pearl 30.00

Edstrand, Sherrie 30.00

Stanley, Keith & Joyce 30.00

Kuhlmann, Kevin 31.00

Fries, Lauren 132.06

Gutierrez, Jesus 205.71

Skipper, Amanda 88.26

Anderson, Richard G 21.96

Perk & Company 74.36

Mellen & Associates 500.00

Broady, Bruce 100.00

England, Christina 30.00

Oestmann, Gerald 30.00

Cornhusker State 68.59

Kilmer, William 200.91

Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.

Transfer of $677,000 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 May 2012 in the amount of $27,277.39.

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 - $113.99.  Roll call: those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

Reports:

Water & Wastewater Department

Power Plant

Electric Crews

Asset Management

Materials Management

LARM Appraisal

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 July 9, 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 June 11, 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 - July 26

LEGAL NOTICE

NEMAHA COUNTY

EXTENSION BOARD MEETING

The Nemaha County Extension will hold an Extension Board Meeting, Thursday, August 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Meeting Room in the basement of the Courthouse, Auburn.

The agenda is maintained at the Nemaha County Extension Office, Courthouse - Auburn, 402-274-4755, and is posted at the Nemaha County Courthouse.

Herald - July 26

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Estate of DONALD D. MATHEWS, Deceased

Estate No. PR12-27

Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 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 Shirley J. Drake, whose address is 2312 “O” Street, Auburn, NE 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 September 26, 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 - July 26, August 2, 9

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following described property will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash at the East door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1820 N Street in Auburn, County of Nemaha, Nebraska on the 5th day of September at 2:00 o’clock P.M.:

Lot Seven (7), Block Twenty-eight (28), in Sheridan Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.

subject to any and all:

1. Real Estate taxes;

2. Special Assessments; and

3. Easements, covenants, restrictions of record which affect the property.

This sale is being held pursuant to the power of sale granted in a certain Deed of Trust filed of record in book 187 of Mortgages at pages 388-390 of the records of the County Clerk (ex-officio Register of Deeds) of Nemaha County, Nebraska wherein Amanda Fritz and Amber Wagner are Trustor and Janice G. DeJaegher is beneficiary.

Dated at Auburn, Nebraska, this 23rd day of July, 2012.

Albert G. Fuller, Trustee

Herald - July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23

 

 

 

 

Notice of Trustee’s Sale TS No.: 12-0036921 TSG No.: 12-0057219-01 

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 68305, on the September 04, 2012 between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (10:00 AM): ALL OF BLOCK 83, AND VACATED JOHNSON STREET AND 10TH STREET, IN RUE’S ADDITION TO BROCK, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, EXCEPT LAND CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF NEBRASKA FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. 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-4272801 07/26/2012, 08/02/2012, 08/09/2012, 08/16/2012, 08/23/2012

Herald - July26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23

 

 

 

 

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA 

HELD JULY 9, 2012

THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 9TH of July, 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 stated that the first item on the agenda was regarding the Water Plant and pending litigation with Eriksen Construction.  Member Kubik made a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Eriksen Construction.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was entered at 12:05 p.m.

Member Gulizia made a motion to exit executive session.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was exited at 12:33 p.m.

Member Kubik made a motion to approve filing a counterclaim against Eriksen Construction.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter reported to the Board that he wanted to report to the Board regarding issues obtaining easements for the utility distribution system and that he was seeking approval for potential litigation.  Member Gulizia made a motion to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding easements.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was entered at 12:35 p.m.

Member Kubik made a motion to exit executive session.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was exited at 12:42 p.m.

Member Kubik made a motion to file suit for prescriptive easements.  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 report to the Board detailing the amount of the sick leave bonuses that would be paid out per the June Board Meeting to cease the sick leave bonus program for the Board of Public Works.  Jeff Garver of the Employee Wage & Benefit Committee requested that the Board allow the employees to retain the hours that the employees where not being paid for on this bonus rather than removing them as was done in the past as part of the sick leave bonus payout.  Member Kubik made a motion to allow the employees to return the ½ sick leave accrued after the bonuses where paid.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik; those voting nay - Gulizia & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

Mr. Garver asked the Board for clarification regarding the three personal days issued to employees at last month’s Board Meeting, did all employees receive three days and if so do the employees who had not previously used their birthday holiday still get their birthday holiday.  The consensus of the Board was that if the employee had already used their birthday holiday in 2012, they were to receive two personal days.  If the employee had not used their birthday holiday in 2012, they were to receive three personal days.

GM Hunter reported that Well # 6 had been pulled and presented to the Board two proposals for rehabilitation.  A vertical turbine pump could be placed in service for $14,300 plus SCADA equipment of $1,000.  The second option would be to place a submersible pump in service for $8,400 plus SCADA equipment of $1,000.  GM Hunter recommended the submersible pump for lower cost of replacement and maintenance over the life of the equipment.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the bid for the submersible pump and SCADA equipment for Well # 6.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

GM Hunter reported to the Board that upon repairing a water leak on Q Street, it was discovered that there was a “void” under the street due to the water leaking along the sewer and storm sewer lines.  GM Hunter stated that until further investigation was completed he could not give cost estimates to the Board for the necessary repairs.  GM Hunter requested the Board’s permission to proceed with the repairs in the manner staff thought best.  The Board consensus was for GM Hunter to use his best judgment in making the repairs and to report on the repairs next month.

Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks reported to the Board that the fiduciary liability insurance coverage for the City of Auburn / Board of Public Works Pension Plan would lapse on August 1 and that the company the coverage was currently with was discontinuing that line of coverage.  AFM Sierks was instructed to obtain the coverage that best suited the needs of the City of Auburn / Board of Public Works and to consult with the City Treasurer prior to committing to the coverage.

AFM Sierks presented four contracts from Action Technology Inc. for contracted computer services for a one year term.  AFM Sierks recommended that the Board approve the contracts as written.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the contracts with Action Technology.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

AFM Sierks reported to the Board that Connie Searcey has submitted her resignation after 27 years of employment with the Board of Public Works.  Member Kubik made a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel issues.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was entered at 1:40 p.m.

Member Wilson made a motion to exit executive session.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was exited at 2:10 p.m.

Member Wilson made a motion to accept Connie Searcey’s resignation with the deepest regrets and sincere appreciation for her service to the Board of Public Works.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

AFM Sierks presented the July 2012 Newsletter for Board Approval.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the newsletter as presented.  Member Wilson 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.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the financial reports as presented.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #19.  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 June 2012:

NSF ACH 72.00

NSF ACH 372.62

NSF ACH 210.00

NSF ACH 171.03

ACH Return C02 36.15

Fees for Pyrll & Drct Pay 25.00

Fees for Pyrll & Drct Pay 10.00

Fees for Pyrll & Drct Pay 10.00

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Fees 192.33

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Fees 96.17

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Fees 96.17

Postage Pd to Hasler 100.00

Postage Pd to Hasler 50.00

Postage Pd to Hasler 50.00

Kilmer, William (200.91)

Kilmer, William 200.91

Dixon, Joe 293.00

AFLAC 109.88

PAYROLL 35,002.62

PAYROLL 33,454.66

NDOR 26,435.16

Ameritas 6,479.91

CNB 1,901.27

IRS 11,190.45

Ameritas 6,166.12

CNB 1,901.27

IRS 10,614.71

BCBS 20,587.67

NDOR W/H 3,401.68

Standard Life 1,542.49

Approve the following claims submitted for payment:

Action Technology 259.15

American Recycling 74.00

Atco International 154.43

County Publications 5.02

Auburn Plumbing 259.94

Postmaster 1,100.00

Beard’s Salvage 45.48

Blackburn Manuf 375.39

BPW 16,605.33

Bulldog Auto Parts 283.44

Cintas 816.84

City Of Auburn 10,263.75

D.R. Thomas 731.82

Concrete Industries 693.44

First Wireless 125.67

Dakota Supply 14,609.49

DLT Solutions 760.04

Dutton-Lainson 189.95

Eggers Brothers 576.73

Credit Information Services 56.00

First Bank Card Center 958.26

First National Bank 10.00

Fleet Services 3,554.27

Glenn’s Corner Market 154.52

W.W. Grainger 589.10

Great Plains One Call 114.24

Hach Chemical 2,114.33

DHHS State of Nebraska 213.50

HD Supply Waterworks 3,362.64

Husker Electric 4,258.92

J Harlen Co 42.11

Kriz-Davis 7,336.80

LONM 8,068.50

Lynch Hardware 18.93

McMaster-Carr 207.31

Mike’s Window Service 10.65

Municipal Supply 73.99

Muse, Ferida M. 299.90

O.K. Tire Stores 648.00

Olsson Associates 1,767.70

OPPD 8,820.62

Orscheln 402.58

Pollard Co 434.67

Sack Lumber 294.64

HHS-State of NE 1,107.01

Stutheit Implement 8.93

US Cellular 164.39

UPS 48.52

Water Engineering 869.32

WAPA 42,679.09

Kurt A. Knippelmier 47.90

Westrum Leak Detection 1,700.00

Windstream 115.09

CSS 190.64

Hoak, Cady 426.00

Amsan 70.87

Capital Business Systems 205.88

TekCollect 2,750.00

Specter Instruments 395.00

Sierks, Melissa 225.33

HOA Solutions 1,038.38

Vessco 279.58

DCL America 13,706.60

Mid-Iowa Solid Waste 90.10

Wynn’s Mowing 685.00

Solberg Manufacturing 4,700.00

Howe, Maggi 246.04

Shafer, Rebecca 40.24

Grundman, Aundrea 287.35

Andrew, Bryce 242.45

Taylor, Ryan 30.00

DeBuhr, Emma 30.00

Falk, Rae Ann 30.00

Grow, William 30.00

Troester, Glen 30.00

Last Chance Locksmith 10.50

Midway Direct 450.00

Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.

Transfer of $554,000 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 June 2012 in the amount of $17,318.54

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 - $152.52.  Roll call: those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

Reports:

Water & Wastewater Department

Power Plant

Electric Crews

Municipal Accounting & Finance Conference

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 August 13, 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 July 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.

Ann Sierks, Notary Public in and for the State of Nebraska.

My Commission Expires June 15, 2014.

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