NOTICE

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE JOB TITLES OF ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN/BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THEIR CURRENT  ANNUAL, MONTHLY, OR HOURLY SALARIES PURSUANT TO NEBRASKA REVISED STATUTE 19-1102.

JOB TITLES SALARIES

Mayor 3600.00 Yr.

Council Member    (6) 2400.00 Yr.

City Clerk 3574.13 Mo.

Deputy City Clerk 2563.60 Mo.

City Treasurer 200.00 Mo.

Building Inspector 928.56 Mo.

City Forester 277.96 Yr.

City Physician 1.00 Yr.

Office Help (Part Time) 8.00 Hr.

Fire Department Maintenance 476.89 Mo.

Police Chief 3972.80 Mo.

Police Officer 3042.00 Mo.

Police Officer 2984.00 Mo.

Police Sergeant 3518.67 Mo.

Police (Part Time)(2) 17.00 Hr.

Street Commissioner 3204.93Mo.

Street Maintenance 2610.40 Mo.

Street (Part Time) 15.06 Hr.

Street (Part Time) 9.00 Hr.

Extra Street Help-Hvy. Equip. Operator  (number varies) 11.00 Hr.

Parks Laborer (Seasonal) 13.05 Mo.

Parks Laborer (Seasonal) 9.45 Hr.

Parks Laborer (Seasonal) 9.00 Hr.

Library Director 2140.10 Mo.

Asst. Library Director/Children’s Librarian 10.54 Hr.

Circulation Clerk 8.40 Hr.

Reference Librarian 8.77 Hr.

Catalog Clerk    8.51 Hr.

Pool Manager  12.00 Hr.

Asst. Pool Manager 9.32 Hr.

Asst. Pool Manager 9.45 Hr.

Lifeguard    (number varies) 8.87 Hr.

Lifeguard    (number varies) 8.77 Hr.

Lifeguard    (number varies) 8.62 Hr.

Lifeguard    (number varies)                                                             8.51 Hr.

Lifeguard    (number varies) 8.36 Hr.

Board Member (5) 200.00 Mo.

General Manager 7372.26 Mo.

Lead Line Technician 26.11Hr.

Lead Line Technician 26.11Hr.

Line Technician-1st  Class 25.12 Hr.

Line Technician-2nd Class 18.59 Hr.

General Service Tech 18.38 Hr.

Line Technician-Supervisor 27.39 Hr.

Maint. Mech./Rel. Op. 26.28 Hr.

Engineering Tech. 25.81 Hr.

General Service Tech. 18.38Hr.

Acct. & Finance Mgr. 3574.50 Mo.

Cust. Serv. Spec. III 18.44 Hr.

Cust. Serv. Spec. II 19.18 Hr.

Cust. Serv. Spec. I 19.44 Hr.

Power Plant Operator 21.93 Hr.

Power Plant Operator  21.93 Hr.

Power Plant Operator 21.93Hr.

Production Manager 4928.76 Mo.

Purchasing Agent 18.63 Hr.

General Service Tech. 18.38 Hr.

Wastewater Operator III/Water Tech III 21.52 Hr.

Water Tech. III, W.W. I 20.69 Hr.

Water Tech IV, WW II 19.16 Hr.

Water Tech IV//W.W. II 19.16 Hr.

Water/Wastewater Mgr. 5211.84Mo.

Sherry Heskett, City Clerk

Herald - Aug. 9     ZNEZ

SCC Invites

Public Comment

Southeast Community College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit Oct. 22-24, 2012, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Southeast Community College has been accredited by the Commission since 1972. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the College to:

Public Comment on Southeast Community College

The Higher Learning Commission

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500

Chicago, IL 60604-1411

The public may also submit comments on the Commission’s website at  HYPERLINK “http://www.ncahlc.org/Information-for-the-Public/third-party-comment.html” www.ncahlc.org/Information-for-the-Public/third-party-comment.html. 

The Commission forwards these comments to the evaluation team members to include in their review of the institution. Typically, the identifying information of the commenter is intact. Questions about submitting a comment anonymously should be directed to  HYPERLINK “mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .” This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Note: An individual with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution should request the separate Policy on Complaints from the Commission office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals, whether faculty, students, or others. Complaints will not be considered as comments.

All comments must be received by the Higher Learning Commission no later than Sept. 22, 2012. 

Herald - Aug. 9

NOTICE OF PERMIT

ISSUANCE

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) proposes to reissue with change the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the City of Auburn WWTF, 63982 Highway 136 St., Auburn, NE  (NPDES# NE0027774; SIC 4952).  The POTW, which receives and treats domestic and industrial wastewater, consisting of solids handling, a commuinutor followed by 2 aerated basins and two final clarifiers with disinfection.  The treated effluent is discharged through outfall 001 to the Little Nemaha River; segment NE3-10000 in the Nemaha River Basin. The permit would be issued for a period of up to five years and would restrict pollutant discharges to comply with the requirements of Department regulations. The draft permit, fact sheet and other public information are available for review at NDEQ’s Lincoln Office (address below) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays.  To request copies of the draft permit and other information, call 402/471-3557 (TDD operator 711).  Alternate format materials are available with advance request.  Written comments, objection and/or hearing requests concerning permit issuance may be submitted to Alan Aanerud, NPDES/NPP Permits Unit, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, 1200 N St., Suite 400, the Atrium, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, NE 68509-8922 before the comment period ending date of September 9, 2012.  A determination to hold a hearing will be based upon factual environmental or regulatory consideration.

Herald - Aug. 9

Notice of Organization of D&R Flowers LLC

Notice is hereby given that D&R Flowers LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the registered office of the Company is 1011 23rd Street, Auburn, NE 68305. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any and all lawful activities for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced its existence on July 18, 2012 and its duration is perpetual. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its managing member Debra Koerner, 1011 23rd Street, Auburn, NE 68305.

Herald - Aug. 9, 16, 23

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 - July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23

NOTICE OF MASTER 

COMMISSIONER’S SALE

By virtue of an order of sale issued by the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, and pursuant to a decree of said Court in an action therein indexed at Case No. CI 11-39, wherein Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2006-D, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Based Certificates, Series INABS 2006-D Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated Sept. 1, 2006, is the plaintiff, and Franklin J. Wilcox, Charlotte E. Wilcox, John Doe and Jane Doe, real names unknown, are the defendants, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, the following property at 10:00 a.m., on the 5th day of September, 2012, inside the east door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, to-wit:

Lots Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Block Eleven (11), in Calvert, now Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.

to satisfy the liens and encumbrances therein set forth; and to satisfy the accruing court costs, all as provided by said order and decree. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as the title or condition of the property.

Dated this 24th day of July, 2012.

James H. Cain

Master Commissioner

Herald - August 2, 9, 16, 23

City Council Proceedings

June 11, 2012

The Mayor and Council of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, were called to meet at the City Hall at 1101 “J” Street on June 11, 2012, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Kudrna.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Bishop, Clark, Critser, and Holtzman. Absent:  Kruger.  

Mayor Kudrna announced “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door”.  

Council approved the May 14, 2012 and May 24, 2012 meetings’ minutes as written.

The City Council approved the financial report.

The following claims were presented before the Council for ratification: Action Technology Services Inc., Se-300.00; American Family Life Assurance Co., Wh-54.80;  American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-145.00; Auburn Municipal Pool, Starting Cash-75.00; Auburn State Bank, Bonds Princ-Int-31,283.75;  Black Hills Energy, Ut-312.62;  Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-10,330.02; Board of Public Works, Ut-3,166.73; David Moyer, DTR Project-3,000.00; David Moyer, DTR Project-90,555.00; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-63.70; Linda Bantz, Se-309.00; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Nemaha County, Se-4693.47; Orscheln, CRA TIF-16,531.28; Region V SENDS, Se-325.00; The Standard, Ins-373.21; Time Warner Cable, Se-505.92; Verizon, Se-52.28; Windstream, Ut-127.41; Wright Express, Su-6685.20.  The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC Inc., Se-393.79; Acco, Su-2741.05; Allison Pharmacy, Su-5.49; Amazon, Bk-912.32; American Chamber of Commerce, Ref-71.00; Auburn Memorial Library Petty  Cash, Su-76.45; Auburn Newspapers, Se-554.61; Avenue of Flags, Su-150.00; Awards Unlimited Inc., Su-233.70; Baker & Taylor, Bk-321.41; BHG Annual Recipes, Bk-35.91; Blane, Canada Ltd., Fe-875.00; Board of Public Works, Maint-92.04; Bohl Plumbing & Heating Inc., Maint-1903.39; Bowman Equipment & Repair, Se-85.00; Brent Lottman, Se-200.00; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-523.18; Cody Bradley, Reim-213.15; Dalbec Lawncare, Se-140.00; Dash Medical Gloves, Su-64.90; Demco, Su-203.85; Derek Bohling, Reim-205.72; Dettmer Farm Service Inc., Su-231.25; Diamond Vogel, Su-704.13; Eakes Office Plus, Su-219.33; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-350.40; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-25.00; Flower Country & Gifts, Su-29.75; Gale, Bk-93.06; Glenn’s Corner Market, Su-211.50; Grainger, Su-404.20; Howard Johnson Riverside Inn, Ex-860.00; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-825.00; Kapco, Su-35.43; Kiefer, Su-1098.84; Leah Wehenkel, Reim-40.00; Lincoln Radiology  Group PC, Se-209.00; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-283.61; Menards, Su-104.97; Meyer-Earp Chevrolet, Se-155.39; Mid Con Systems Inc., Su-1714.64; Midwest Service and Sales Co., Su-37.97; Nemaha Co. Register of Deeds, Fe-30.50; Nemaha County, Reim-Se-2709.75; Nemaha County Sheriff, Se-926.84; Northeast Wisconsin Technical, Ex-175.00; OCLC Inc., Ex-45.81; Orscheln, Su-211.32; Petty Cash, Su-Se-270.01; Rogge General Contractors Inc., Se-3600.00; RR Donnelley, Su-33.23; Sack Lumber Company, Su-402.55; Schneider OK Tire Store Inc., Se-69.95; Shaun Cushman, Reim-36.12; Stutheit Implement Co., Su-329.25; Sunmart, Su-97.42; Town & Country Vet Clinic, Se-135.00; Tri-State Office Products, Su-258.78; Troy Wynn, Reim-361.84; VSP Marketing Graphic Group, Se-527.00; Wt. Cox Subscriptions, Bk-16.97; Xerox Corporation, Su-Maint-348.34. 

Abbreviations for this legal:  AV-Audio Visual; Bk-Book; Contrib-Contribution; Equip-

Equipment; Ex-Expense; Fe-Fee; Ins-Insurance; Inspect-Inspection; Int-Interest; Inv-Economic Development Investment; Lic-Licenses; Maint-Maintenance; Mem-Membership; Pen-Pension; Per-Periodical; Re-Repairs; Ref-Reference Materials; Reg-Registration; Reim-Reimbursement; Se-Service; Su-Supplies, Material & Parts; Sub-Subscription; UA-Uniform Allowance; Ut-Utilities; Wh-Withholding.

The City Council approved the claim submitted by Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC in the amount of $393.79.  Council Member Bishop abstained from voting on said claim.

The City Council approved the claims which have not been previously approved by motion or resolution and ratified the ordinary and necessary expenses allowed and in accordance with Resolution No. 7-11 that was approved February 28, 2011.

There weren’t any requests to attend meetings or trainings.

The City Council confirmed the reappointment of E.C. Hartwig, Pam Allison, and Kent Reierson to the Auburn Municipal Tree Board.  The Mayor did not appoint anyone to the Budget/Finance Committee.

Council Member Kruger arrived at the City Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m.

Alan Jackson with Peru State College introduced Clay and Julie Mohr and seven students from Arnold, Nebraska.  The visitors from Arnold provide graphic and signage services under the name of School House Graphic Products.  They are collecting information about Auburn and a preliminary report will be provided to the City by September.    

The proposed Ordinance relating to the preservation of landmarks and historical districts within the corporate city limits was discussed.  

Approval was given for the submission of Auburn Legion Memorial Park to Heritage Nebraska/Preservation for the Hidden Treasure award.

Randy Bennett, Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Chief discussed bringing the Auburn city fire hydrants into compliance with the color coding standard of The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA).

The Mayor was authorized to request an extension of time to respond to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development regarding the Auburn CDBG ED ReUse funds.  

The City Council approved a motion allowing JEO Consulting Group to provide additional work associated with the asphalt project and alley construction.

With five Council Members (Critser, Holtzman, Kruger, Billings, Bishop) and one Council Member (Clark) voting in opposition, the City Council approved JEO Consulting Group to provide engineering work related to reconstruction of P Street bridge subject to Community Redevelopment Authority approval of funding assistance.    

Ordinance No. 9-12, Amending the Procedure of Simple Subdivision under the Auburn City Code was approved.

Discussion was held regarding watershed and erosion at the Recreational Complex.  

Discussion was also held regarding water runoff in West Auburn near 19th Street.

Reports were given by the following department heads:  street department, fire department, police department, library, and City Treasurer.  

The following committees provided reports:  Street, Economic Development, Buildings, and Parks/Pool.   A written financial report was provided by the Auburn Community Redevelopment Authority.   

There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.

Sherry Heskett

City Clerk

J. Scott Kudrna

Mayor

A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.

Herald - Aug. 9

Public Notice

The Board of Equalization for Nemaha County, Nebraska will consider 4 motor vehicle exemption requests on August 22, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Room, Suite 201, Courthouse Auburn NE.  A list of organizations seeking an exemption is available in the office of the County Treasurer.

Joyce Oakley

Nemaha County Clerk

Herald - Aug. 9          ZNEZ