JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION HEARING

AUGUST 13, 2012 – 8:00 P.M.

SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

Members Present: Darren Oestmann, President, Keith Bohling, Vice-President, David Bohling, Secretary, Arlen Grotrian, Lonnie Neddenriep.

Also Present: Jeffrey Koehler, Superintendent, Penny Neddenriep, Jacquelyn Kelsay, Principal, Sheila Remmereid, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Samantha Teten, Barb Caspers, Jane Wenzl, Steve Clark.

The special hearing of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Superintendent’s Office at 8:00 p.m. by President Darren Oestmann.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Caspers, absent; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.  Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted, and it was noted that the Open Meeting Law was posted on the south wall.

Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

The purpose of the special hearing was to conduct the annual hearing of Johnson-Brock Board of Education Policy 1210 – Patron and Parental Involvement, and Board of Education Policy 5340 – Student Fees.

There was no one present for public comment.

Moved by David Bohling to adjourn the special hearing on Johnson Brock Board of Education Policy 1210 – Patron and Parental Involvement, and Board of Education Policy 5340 – Student Fees at 8:03 p.m.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.

Herald - Aug. 23

 

 

 

 

JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AUGUST 13, 2012 – IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL HEARING

SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

Members Present: Darren Oestmann, President, Keith Bohling, Vice-President, David Bohling, Secretary,  Arlen Grotrian, Lonnie Neddenriep.

Also Present: Jeffrey Koehler, Superintendent, Penny Neddenriep, Jacquelyn Kelsay, Principal, Sheila Remmereid, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Samantha Teten, Barb Caspers, Jane Wenzl, Steve Clark.

The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Superintendent’s Office at 8:04 p.m. by President Darren Oestmann.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Caspers, absent; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.  Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted, and it was noted that the Open Meeting Law was posted on the south wall.

Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by David Bohling to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, July 9, 2012.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the August claims as presented in the amount of $64,327.19 from the General Fund.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Totalfunds by Hasler $801.00

Card Services $27.98

Seminole Retail Energy $261.13

Verizon Wireless $160.32

Windstream $533.99

Kevin Whitt $5,500.00

American Recycling $292.00

AS Central Services $444.05

ASCD $45.92

Auburn Family Health $110.00

Auburn Newspapers $125.85

Beard’s Salvage $879.00

Best Printing, Inc. $123.85

Bladt’s Heating & Air $880.00

Board of Public Works $4,320.90

Capital Business Systems $1,242.59

Cengage Learning $208.50

Dietze Music House, Inc $21.47

E.S.U. No. 4 $98.00

E.S.U. No. 6 $421.17

Edwards Chemicals, Inc $259.24

Eggers Brothers, Inc $223.00

First Bankcard $1,264.00

First Bankcard $677.00

Flex One $96.00

Follett Library Resources $763.50

Tara Gossman $146.73

Harding & Shultz P.C. LLO $302.00

Holiday Inn of Kearney $175.90

J-B Reimbursement Acct $692.50

Jim Hill’s Paint $340.00

Johnson County Central $7,055.66

Johnson Quik Stop $1,724.60

Linx Educational $101.09

Madison National Life $548.62

Mary Malcolm $443.00

Namify $36.82

NCSA $485.00

Northwest Evaluation $4,350.00

Pioneer Publishing $82.84

PRTS, LLC $86.38

Quill Corporation $2,077.29

R.C. Booth Enterprises $80.60

Ram Exterminators Inc $250.00

Richardson Tree Service $350.00

Deeann Richardson $750.00

S Systems inc $2,978.92

Sack Lumber Company $17.48

Southeast Plumbing $180.00

Sterling Public Schools $14,365.76

Stutheit Implement Co. $559.31

Sunmart #728 $8.09

Tigerdirect Inc $214.81

Watts Up $1,350.67

Zito Media $2,930.43

Blue Cross/Blue Shield $985.40

First National Bank $475.83

Checking Account Total $64,327.19

Grand Total $64,327.19

Head cook Penny Neddenreip addressed the Board regarding nationwide changes to the school meal pattern.  Mrs. Neddenriep explained the various nutritional requirements per grade level and the record keeping involved with the program.  She stressed that she will be happy to receive inquiries from any concerned patron or parent regarding the school meal plan.

The Principal’s report included current student enrollment of 279 for the new school year.  Mrs. Kelsay provided a list of the MUDECAS activity schedule for the school year, noted that Johnson-Brock had been recognized by the NSAA for not having any ejections in the athletic activities for 2011-2012, and also reported that the Instructional Unit Program Report was received and Johnson-Brock meets all compliance requirements for Rule 10 accreditation.

The Superintendent’s report included inquiry about removing the large tree in the front lawn, football field update, and disposal of unused items.  Mr. Koehler recognized Samantha Teten as the Student Council representative for the August board meeting.  He reported that the summer van use fuel costs would be paid from the concessions account rather than individual students paying a share because all students had worked in concessions the previous year.  Mr. Koehler reported that initially five girls had shown interest in playing softball in the co-op program with Nebraska City Public Schools.  Nebraska City offered to change the fee system to a flat fee regardless of number of students rather than individual fee per student.  Only two Johnson-Brock students decided to play softball.  A brief budget update was given, with Mr. Koehler noting that property valuations have not yet been received from the various counties.

Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the Negotiated Agreement with the Johnson-Brock Education Association for the 2012-2013 and the 2013-2014 school terms with a $700 increase to base salary each year.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to set admission prices for school activities for the 2012-2013 school year at $3 for students, $5 for adults, and $100 for a family pass.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Keith Bohling to approve Board Policies 1210 – Patron and Parental Involvement, and 5340 – Student Fees.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund to the Lunch Fund.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the transfer of $275,000 from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Arlen Grotrian to enter into executive session at 9:12 p.m. to protect the public interest and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Keith Bohling to return to regular session at 9:54 p.m.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to adjourn the August regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting at 9:55 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be held Monday, September 10, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Herald - Aug. 23

 

 

 

 

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION UNIT #4

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 13, 2012

The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, August 13, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the months of July and August:

General Fund $40,239.43/$121,277.02

Payroll $361,044.41/$347,462.40

NCECBVI $55,636.89/$15,641.60

Federal Programs -- $137,757.57/$26,208.95

The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will hold its General Fund Budget Hearing at 5:15 p.m., its Meeting to Establish a Tax Rate at 5:20 p.m., and its Regular Meeting at 5:25 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012, in the conference room at the office of Educational Service Unit 4, 919 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. The Region 4 Preschool Planning Team will meet on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the ESU 4 Learning Center, 1109 R Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Agendas for both meetings, kept current, are readily available for public inspection at the office of the Administrator during normal business hours.

www.esu4.org

Herald - Aug. 23

 

 

 

 

Village of Brownville Town Board Meeting

August 13, 2012

Meeting called to order at 6:30pm by Chairman Martin Hayes.  Board members present: Paul Fish, Martin Hansen, Jay Tallmon, Bob Sailors and Kay Fish, clerk.

Motion by Tallmon, seconded by Fish to accept the agenda as amended.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Motion by Fish, seconded by Hansen to approve the minutes of the July 9 meeting as written.  Hansen yes, Fish yes, Tallmon yes, Hayes yes, Sailors abstain..  Motion carried.

Financial report was reviewed.  The FEMA reimbursement was discussed.  Hansen moved that the financial report be accepted as printed.  Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

The claims were reviewed.  Fish moved that the claims be paid as submitted.  Sailors seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

General:

Salaries $476.98

Peggy Kuser $35.00

Auburn newspapers $67.63

The Cleaners $16.00

BOPW $168.76

Tom Rudloff $45.00

Region V Sends $30.00

Midway Direct Ent. $130.00

U.S. Postal Service $45.00

U.S. United States Treasury    $984.42

NE Dept. of Revenue $86.73

Windstream $146.21

General(fire and rescue)

BOPW $57.84

Farmers Cooperative $35.95

Midway Direct Ent. $20.00

General(Streets)

BOPW $713.53

Midway Direct Ent. $40.00

Sewer

Salary $400.00

BOPW $965.19

Midwest Labs $16.13

NE Dept. of Revenue $152.52

DHHS $30.00

Midway Direct Ent. $60.00

Water

Salary $227.64

BOPW $683.88

NE Dept. of Revenue $214.07

Rural Water District $2,560.00

DHHS $104.00

Midway Direct Ent. $50.00

Projects, Buildings and Equipment:

The street repair bids for 2012 work were discussed.  There were five bids.  Hansen made a motion that the Village accept the bid from Pavers Inc. for the 2012 street work with the addition of the area from Second Street to Eaton View.  Sailors seconded the motion.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Hayes will contact Commissioner Hutton about repairs to the Third Street bridge.

The contract for propane with Vice Oil and Propane was discussed.  Tallmon moved and Fish seconded that the Village contract for 1,000 gallons of propane at $1.20 per gallon for the Fire Hall for the 2012/2013 season.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

The clerk was asked to order 2 liquid chlorine signs and 10 no parking on pavement signs for the Village.

Hansen would like the Fire Department to flush the fire hydrants when the Village water consumption goes down.

Tallmon would like to see a contract with the BOPW on exactly what their scope of work will be each month.

Hayes suggested that Dave Hunter be invited to attend the meeting on September 10, 2012 to answer the boards concerns and questions.

Old Business:

The clerk has been employed for one year and the job is up for renewal.  Hansen moved and Tallmon seconded that the present clerk, Kay Fish, be retained for another year. Fish and Hayes abstained.  Sailors, Hansen and Tallmon yes votes.  Motion carried.

New Business:

Membership in the League of Nebraska Municipalities was discussed.  Fish moved and Hansen seconded that the Village renew the membership in the League for 2012/2013.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Membership in SENDD was discussed.  This matter was tabled for further study.

TJs Tavern liquor license renewal was discussed.  Sailors moved and Hansen seconded that TJs liquor license be renewed.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Windstream is requesting to place communications facilities on public right-of-way within corporate limits of Brownville.  Concern was voiced about hitting the Villages water and sewer lines.  More information is needed before signing the agreement.  Hayes will contact the Field Engineer for further details before signing.

Bob Sailors requested a building permit for a concrete slab patio that he is adding to his property.  The board felt that such a project did not need a building permit because it was not adding to the footprint of his house.

Adjournment:

Fish moved and Sailors seconded that the meeting be adjourned.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 7:50pm.

Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer

Herald - Aug. 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 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 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

 

 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Roads of the State of Nebraska will, for and in behalf of the State of Nebraska, offer for sale at public auction to be held at the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, at the County Courthouse in Auburn, in the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska, on the 29th day of August, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M., an oil and gas lease covering the following described lands in the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska, to-wit:

That part of the right of way of State Highway No. 75, located in the S/2 of the NW/4 of Section 15, Township 4 North, Range 14 East of the 6th P.M., in Nemaha County, Nebraska, covering approximately 1.182 acres, whether more or less.

Such lease will be sold in accordance with the subject to the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§57-218 through 57-221 (Reissue 1984) to the highest and best bidder subject to the rights of the Department to reject any and all bids.

Hearld - August 16, 23

 

 

 

 

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Roads of the State of Nebraska will, for and in behalf of the State of Nebraska, offer for sale at public auction to be held at the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, at the County Courthouse in Auburn, in the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska, on the 29th day of August, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock A.M., an oil and gas lease covering the following described lands in the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska, to-wit:

That part of the right of way of State Highway No. 75, located in the N/2 of the SE/4 of Section 16, Township 4 North, Range 14 East of the 6th P.M., in Nemaha County, Nebraska, covering approximately 1.342 acres, whether more or less.

Such lease will be sold in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§57-218 through 57-221 (Reissue 1984) to the highest and best bidder subject to the rights of the Department to reject any and all bids.

Herald - August 16, 23

 

NOTICE

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD CURTTRIGHT, JR., Deceased

CASE NO. PR12-30

Notice is hereby given that on August 9, 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 Kola Ann Curttright, whose address is 1002 S. 3rd St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048 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 October 16, 2012 or be forever barred.

Nancy Hall

Clerk of the County Court

Nemaha County Courthouse

Bobie A. Touchstone, #20758

Touchstone Law Office

P.O. Box 542

Plattsmouth, NE 68048

(402) 296-5090

Herald - August 16, 23, 30

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Estate of MARTIN DUANE HANNAFORD, Deceased Case No. PR 11-07

Notice is hereby given that the personal representative has filed a final accounting and a report of her administration, a formal closing petition for complete settlement, distribution of estate and approval of fees, which has been set for hearing in the Nemaha County, Nebraska Court on September 4, 2012, at 3:00 o’clock, P.M.

Deborah Grotrian

Personal Representative,

Petitioner

1212 J Street

Auburn, NE 68305

(402) 274-4342

ALBERT G. FULLER #11405

Attorney for Petitioner

910 13th Street

Auburn, Nebraska 68305

(402) 274-4321

Herald - August 16, 23, 30

 

City Council

Proceedings

July 9, 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 July 9, 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, Holtzman, and Kruger. Absent:  No one.  

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 June 11, 2012 meeting’s 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 Recycling & Sanitation, Se-213.50; Auburn State Bank, Bonds Princ-Int-89,057.06;  Black Hills Energy, Ut-37.47;  Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-9731.51; Board of Public Works, Ut-4566.58; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-230.00; Kristine Gill, DTR Project-67587.75; Linda Bantz, Se-309.00; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Nemaha County, Se-4693.47; Nevin Miller, CRA TIF Project-1,950.00; The Standard, Ins-373.21; Time Warner Cable, Se-330.81; Verizon, Se-52.13; Windstream, Ut-170.53.  The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC Inc., Se-1608.79; Acco, Su-Equip-4978.24; Amazon, Bk-731.55; American Lawncare Inc., Su-Se-1550.00; Associated Supply Co. Inc., Su-210.61; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-48.70; Auburn Newspapers, Se-Su-Sub-257.28; Auburn Senior Center Inc., Transfer-4000.00; Baker & Taylor, Bk-142.66; Board of Public Works, Su-143.43; CDBG Certification, Reg-130.00; Concrete Industries Inc., Su-2466.50; Demco, Su-96.43; Eakes Office Plus, Su-94.53; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-65.90; Filter Care, Se-16.50; Heiman Fire Equipment, Maint-Su-80.07; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-2825.00; League of NE Municipalities, Reg-388.00; Loveland Grass Pad, Su-318.00; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-52.94; Menards, Su-219.66; Michael Todd & Co. Inc., Su-386.85; Nebraska Law Enforcement, Training-68.00; Nemaha County Register of Deeds, Se-402.67; Nemaha County Sheriff, Se-1695.92; OCLC Inc., Sub-47.55; Orscheln, Su-981.60; Petersens Auto Repair, Re-867.45; Petty Cash, Su-Se-201.92; Pieters Construction, Se-400.00; Postmaster, Su-110.00; Ramada Inn, Ex-146.00; Ricoh USA Inc., Se-231.69; RR Donnelley, Su-101.99; Sack Lumber Co., Su-782.45; Schneider OK Tire Store Inc., Se-20.00; Stutheit Implement Co., Equip-322.55; Sunmart, Su-66.22; Targets Online, Su-32.26; The Flower Shoppe, Su-19.96; Tri-State Office Products, Su-71.23; Xerox Corporation, Maint-Su-340.93. 

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 $1608.79.  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.

Approval was given for Kris Baker to attend the 2012 NSA (Nebraska Sheriffs’ Association) & POAN (Police Officers’ Association of Nebraska) Fall Conference in October. 

The City Council confirmed: the appointments of Dave Pippert to the Library Board, Glenna 

Miller to the Auburn Housing Authority and Frank Critser to the Budget/Finance Committee.  Council Member Critser abstained from voting on his appointment to the Budget/Finance Committee.  The City Council also confirmed the reappointment of Doug Jones and Micki Willis to the Planning Commission.  With three Council Members (Billings, Bishop, Critser) voting in favor, two Council Members (Holtzman, Clark) voting in opposition and Council Member Kruger abstaining there was not a majority vote to confirm the appointment of Mary Kruger to the Budget/Finance Committee.  

Public Hearing was held concerning an application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for a Nebraska Affordable Housing Program Grant.  There was no opposition given.  Following the public hearing, the Mayor was authorized and directed to proceed with the formulation of any and all contracts, documents or other memoranda concerning an application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for 2012 CDBG Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Funds by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 14-12.

Public Hearing was held concerning notice of intent to relend $17,000.00 of economic development program income as a relending to Amy Clark/Rick Clark/C & T Inc/ dba Arbor Manor.  There was no opposition given.  Following the public hearing, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute all necessary and appropriate documents on behalf of the City to allow the relending of $17,000 from the ED Program Income (ED ReUse) Fund by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 15-12.

CDBG #10-DTR-105 (Downtown Revitalization Phase II Commercial Rehabilitation) Drawdown #6 and the related claims were approved.

The City Council approved the Revised Housing Program Income ReUse Plan for Non-ED CDBG Funds.

The request by Terry Fulton/TCB Contracting for an extension of an additional 120 days to the completion deadline set forth in Resolution No. 9-12 as it relates to the infill housing grant awarded to him was approved.

With four Council Members (Kruger, Billings, Critser, and Holtzman) voting in favor and two Council Members (Bishop and Clark) voting against the motion to table, the Mayor and Council tabled action regarding the following real estate gifted to the City of Auburn: 716 10th Street, Lot 8, Block 8, Howe & Nixon Addition and 721 11th Street, Subdivision F, Block 15, Sage’s Reserve.

With five Council Members (Clark, Critser, Holtzman, Kruger, Bishop) voting in favor and one Council Member (Billings) voting in opposition, Ordinance No. 10-12, Governing the Preservation of Landmarks and Historical Districts within the Corporate City Limits was approved.

The City Council confirmed the appointments of the following individuals to the Historical Preservation Board:  Bob Hemmingsen, Peggy Kuser, Shane Charbonnet, Kris Gill and Sue Remmers.

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

The following committees provided reports:  Street, Economic Development, Safety, 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. 23

 

 

 

 

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

HELD AUGUST 13, 2012

THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 13TH of August, 2012 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 11:00 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.

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 asked General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter to begin the tour of the Power Plant Facility.  GM Hunter led the Board Members on a 55 minute tour of the Power Plant Facility.  Member Wilson joined the tour at approximately 11:20 p.m.

Chairman Hahn recognized the Honorable Mayor Scott Kudrna as a guest and asked if he would like to address the Board.  Mayor Kudrna thanked the BPW water department for their assistance with the swimming pool.  Mayor Kudrna then asked for the BPW electrical department’s assistance on the lights surrounding the swimming pool.  Mayor Kudrna also informed the Board that Senator Johannes office would be contacting the Board regarding assistance toward Buy American issues with the Water Treatment Plant.

GM Hunter introduced Midlands GIS Solution’s Kirk Larson to the Board to give a presentation on a utility mapping system for their review.  Mr. Larson explained how the system could be utilized to create complete and accurate maps of the sanitary sewer, water, and electrical systems.  The Board thanked Mr. Larson for his presentation and will keep the system in mind for the upcoming budget.

GM Hunter asked the Board if they would like to continue to host EnergyFest for the Auburn Public Schools and the Johnson-Brock Schools students.  GM Hunter explained the three types of exhibits that were presented during EnergyFest.  It was the consensus of the Board that EnergyFest be presented this fall.

GM Hunter updated the Board regarding the Buy American Issues and litigation with Eriksen Construction.

GM Hunter presented a proposed allocation for payroll based on actual labor workers’ hours for 2012.  The affective of the change would shift some administration labor costs to Electric from Water and Wastewater.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve 67% for Electric, 20% for Water, and 13% for Wastewater effective January 2012 for payroll.  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 wells.

GM Hunter asked the Board for permission to consider filing a Water Recharge Permit to protect the level of water in the Nemaha River that is needed to recharge our wells.  GM Hunter also proposed having Karen O’Connor with Olsson Associates come down to more fully explain what was needed.  The consensus of the Board was that GM Hunter arrange for Karen O’Connor to be present at the September 10th meeting of the Board.

GM Hunter notified the Board that he had applied for and been approved for an HHS Security / Emergency Grant in the amount of $9,468.00.  This grant funding would be used to purchase and install an automatic transfer switch at the Water Reservoir.  This transfer switch would allow for the installation of a backup generator at the facility at a later date.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the purchase and installation of the transfer switch.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  GM Hunter stated that this purchase would be included in the 2013 budget for the water department and that the spending needed to occur before June 2013.

 

GM Hunter reported to the Board that additional problems were found with the roof at the Water Reservoir.  The problem appears to be that the rubber roof has shrunk.  The Board instructed GM Hunter to review all of the current problems with the roof of the Water Reservoir and present to the Board one repair that would resolve all of the issues.

 

GM Hunter presented to the Board a proposal for Fiduciary Liability Insurance and did not recommend approving this quote at this time.  GM Hunter explained that while current coverage had lapsed, he did not feel the trustees were at risk at this time.  Other options will be explored and presented to the Board at the next meeting to resolve this issue.

 

Member Gulizia made a motion to enter executive session to cover the agenda items Wage & Benefit Survey, Assistant Office Manager, Promotions & Advancements, and BPW Attorney Policy.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was entered at 1:50 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 3:10 p.m.

GM Hunter reported to the Board that NPPD would be raising their Wholesale Power Cost by approximately 4% in 2013.  Chairman Hahn instructed GM Hunter to prepare budgets for the Electric, Water, and Wastewater departments for the Board’s consideration at the next Board Meeting and then the Board would determine what direction should be taken.

GM Hunter presented a list of quarterly water and sewer liens for the Board’s review / approval.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the filing of the water and sewer liens.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

GM Hunter presented to the Board a drawing for proposed changes to the BPW office.  Chairman Hahn asked that GM Hunter obtain estimates for presentation to the Board.

Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks presented the Newsletter for August 2012.  Member Glenn 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.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the financial reports as presented.  Member Kubik 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 #25.  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 July 2012:

NPPD 300,017.50

DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL 39,071.90

DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL 38,331.82

NDOR Sales Tax 32,297.22

BCBS 20,587.67

IRS 12,946.65

I.r.s. - Electronic 12,783.93

Ameritas - Electronic Trans 7,404.25

Ameritas 6,986.38

Action Technology 5,975.30

NDOR W/H 4,200.74

Carson National Bank 1,901.27

CNB 1,901.27

Standard Life 1,542.49

Constellation Energy 734.75

Fastenal 717.04

Windstream 430.08

Lynch Hardware 319.49

Postage Paid to Hasler 200.00

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay Fees 196.52

NSF Check 191.00

NSF Check 167.23

Black Hills Energy 134.02

American Family Insurance 109.88

Postage Paid to Hasler 100.00

Postage Paid to Hasler 100.00

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay Fees

98.27

Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay Fees 98.27

ACH Fees Payroll & Direct Pay 25.00

ACH Fees Payroll & Direct Pay 10.00

ACH Fees Payroll & Direct Pay 10.00

Fastenal (717.04)

 

Approve the following claims submitted for payment:

Action Technology Services Inc. 1,012.60

Altec Industries Inc. 2,133.69

American Recycling & Sanitation  Inc. 74.00

Black Hills Energy 262.79

County Publications 369.52

Auburn Postmaster 1,100.00

Vision Metering  LLC 2,700.00

Baird Holm LLP 9,192.56

Beard’s Salvage 77.11

Board Of Public Works 17,397.18

Bohl Plumbing & Heating Inc 44.90

Bulldog Auto Parts 182.47

Caselle Inc 2,410.00

Cintas Location #749 983.15

City Of Auburn 13,003.79

D.R. Thomas 516.46

Concrete Industries Inc. 282.49

Crown-Line Plastics Inc. 3,298.63

First Wireless inc. 312.60

Dakota Supply Group 5,320.08

Dettmer Farm Service 119.81

Dugan Business Forms 249.65

Dutton-Lainson Company 9,320.71

Eggers Brothers Inc. 118.13

Credit Information Services 56.00

Auburn Family Health Center PC 210.00

Farmers Union Cooperative Supply 6,044.94

First Bank Card Center 1,438.52

First National Bank 10.00

Fleet Services 3,190.77

Glenn’s Corner Market 401.28

W.W. Grainger Inc. 53.98

Great Plains One Call Service Inc. 102.59

Hach Chemical Company 45.12

Hawkins Inc. 4,891.96

DHHS State of Nebraska 303.00

HD Supply Waterworks Ltd 941.34

Husker Electric 4,753.68

Kriz-Davis Company 6,635.98

Lawson Products Inc. 228.27

Layne Christensen Co. Inc. 8,846.00

League Of Municipalities 369.00

Lincoln Winwater 1,171.50

Lynch Hardware & Gifts 63.14

McMaster-Carr Supply Company 191.71

Mike’s Window Service 10.65

Municipal Supply of NE Inc. 4,209.22

Nebraska City Utilities 64.60

Nebraska Public Power District 333,558.01

Nemaha County Treasurer 104.79

Muse, Ferida M. 180.94

Net Tech 2,253.58

Northern Safety Co. Inc 77.27

Omaha Public Power District 8,820.62

Orscheln Farm & Home 258.74

Schweitzer Engineering Lab Inc 63.00

Sack Lumber Company 415.17

Sensus Metering Systems Inc. 312.50

Skarshaug Testing Laboratory Inc. 165.75

HHS-State of NE 316.30

Stutheit Implement 1.42

Sunmart #728 45.13

Advanced Control Systems Corp. 1,285.00

US Cellular 161.69

HireRight Solutions Inc 59.80

United Parcel Service 59.06

Water Engineering Inc. 418.37

Western Area Power Administration 44,953.06

Knippelmier, Kurt 103.01

Windstream 566.36

Kansas Municipal Utilities 200.00

King, Duane 31.50

Hoak, Cady 426.00

Amsan 47.02

Catholic Social Services - Energy Care 67.96

Capital Business Systems Inc 191.49

TekCollect 254.32

Burns Jr, Ralph W 200.09

Wynn’s Mowing 530.00

McFarland Cascade Holdings, Inc. 11,520.60

Solberg Manufacturing  Inc 19,626.76

Midway Direct Enterprises LLC 180.00

Clark, Danielle 88.71

Roberts, Sabrina 113.21

Nienaber, Matthew 244.49

Serena, Bonnie 229.99

Cooney, William D 170.59

Ditch Witch of Omaha 11,182.50

OMG Midwest Inc. 290.73

Schmader Electric Const. Co, Inc. 378.00

Edward D Jones Co. 190.00

Bennett, Shelby 30.00

Copley, Jeff & Kimberly 30.00

Robke, Greg 30.00

Slater, Frances J. 30.00

Smith, Sally 30.00

Federal Licensing INC 110.00

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

Transfer of $684,000 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 July 2012 in the amount of $22,260.52

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 - $401.28.  Roll call: those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, Kubik, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.

Reports:  Were included in the Board Update at the front of the Board Packet.  GM Hunter asked for any questions regarding reports.  No questions were asked.

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 September 10, 2012 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Kubik 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 August 13, 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.

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Official Minutes

Regular Meeting

Board of Education, Dist. #29

August 13, 2012

The Board of Education of School District #29 of Nemaha County met on August 13, 2012 at the Auburn Public Schools Central Office 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, Zaruba and Kernes Krause. Oestmann was absent.

Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Kennedy to approve the consent agenda that includes the minutes of the 7-16-12 regular meeting.  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 Billesbach 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

August 13, 2012

Payable To Amount

A-1 Locksmith 137.95

Allied 100, LLC 286.00

Amaco 338.77

Amazon 1,025.38

Americom Comm. 4,052.90

American Recycling 884.71

AmSan 597.00

Anderson Paw Pride 145.95

Apple Computers, Inc. 7,903.91

ASCA 135.00

Atlas Pen & Pencil 137.83

Auburn Family Health 220.00

Auburn Newspaper 299.50

Blue Cross/Blue Shield 96,480.66

Beard’s Salvage 49.95

B.E. Publishing 1,066.12

Bohl Plumbing 72.55

Board Of Public Works 28,234.21

Bags & Bows 95.70

Bulldog Auto Parts 130.97

Calloway House Inc 154.80

Carson-Dellosa Pub. 131.23

Casey’s General Stores 907.51

CDW Government 1,082.22

Cenex 669.97

Classroom Direct 46.90

The Cleaners 807.50

Control Temp, Inc. 45.50

Cornhusker Intl. 1,858.93

Country Inn & Suites 139.99

Creative Teaching Press 74.88

Custom Arrangements 500.00

Dakota Leasing Co. 3,062.01

Darnell Glass Co. 252.27

Sally Dea 106.03

Demco 671.93

Dick Blick 4,754.55

Dist. 29 Empl Ben Fund 186.90

Dist 29 G F Misc. Exp 304.00

Dist 29, Depr Fund 50,000.00

Door Closer Service 52.28

Ebsco 1,582.01

E.P.S. 142.29

Eggers Bros. Inc. 42.76

El Portal 74.96

Energy Pro 4,860.00

Engaging Technologies 6,443.00

Esu #4 444.87

ESU #10 98.00

ESU #6 421.17

ETR Associates 559.94

Farmers Coop 88.51

Fisher Scientific 1,198.17

Flinn Scientific 155.35

FRANCOTYP-POSTAL 132.33

Nancy Fuller 40.00

Geyer Instr. 222.95

Gilbert Service 62.87

Glenn’s  Market 59.70

Vernon Golladay 264.40

GovConnection 4,589.62

Grainger 606.35

Guardian 586.27

Teresa Hahn 267.72

Hammond & Stephens 450.09

Handwrit Without Tears 618.42

Highsmith 281.30

Hire Right Solutions 79.00

Holiday Inn Express 1,384.55

Hometown  Appliances 719.99

Houghton Mifflin Co 3,170.70

Johnstone Supply 842.86

Jones Automotive 424.16

Marla Jones 199.00

J.P. Cooke Company 46.00

Amy Kroll 240.20

Lakeshore Learning 3,908.40

Michelle Leslie 120.85

Lightspeed Tech. 1,260.20

Lingui Systems 163.80

Lynch’s Hardware 68.43

Macmillan McGraw-Hill 4,561.86

Matheson-Linweld 47.68

Mellage Truck 2,631.19

Menards-Lincoln South 477.22

Meyer - Earp Chevrolet 309.03

Midwest Tech. Prod 3,578.01

Midwest Office Autom 130.00

NASB 70.00

Nasco 702.42

National Ins Services 1,525.97

National School Prod 196.00

National Safety Council 40.00

NCSA 1,000.00

NEBRASKA.GOV 1.00

Nicky’s Communicator 315.00

NSCA 100.00

Office Max 94.31

Office Depot 230.83

O’Keefe Elevator Co. 223.60

Ok Tire 124.00

Omaha Truck Center 2,734.49

Oriental Trading Co. 125.49

ORSCHELN 42.96

Pearson Education 1,578.43

Pepper & Son 184.00

P, G, H & G 280.00

Steve Petersen 143.00

Physical & Resp Therapy 1,994.96

Pieters Construction 1,300.00

Pioneer Publishing 148.80

Pizza Hut 17.20

Sharon Pollard 298.04

Prioity Printing 191.70

Provd Working Canines 137.00

Rademacher Pest Control 85.00

Really Good Stuff 580.96

Kevin Reiman 27.30

Reliable 50.97

Rockbrook Camera 1,004.9”

Sack Lumber 1,152.80

Sargent Welch 79.46

School Nurse Supply 1,020.63

School Specialty 13,307.47

School Health 281.49

School Mate 1,907.85

Science Kit 104.98

Security Services 35.00

Seminole Energy 376.93

Shell Fleet Plus 241.47

Skyline Construction 1,985.00

Softchoice Corporation 3,961.68

South-Western Pub 5,161.36

Special Effects Supply 148.63

The Speech Bin 70.25

Steve Srb 2,360.60

Stenhouse Publishing 78.34

Stutheit Implement 98.49

Subway 57.24

Sunmart 59.88

Gene Taylor 44.47

Teacher’s Discovery 136.40

Teacher Created Res. 36.00

Time For Kids 388.96

Trend Enterprises 92.28

Triarco Arts & Crafts 1,266.20

Tri-State Office Prod 1,188.00

US Bank 2,583.59

US TelePunch 46.68

Verizon Wireless 290.64

Vernier Software 309.00

Voss Lighting 1,206.00

Kevin Walker 264.40

West Music 306.88

Wieser Educational 497.10

Wolverine Sports 33.90

Kathryn Youngquist 145.20

Zito Media LP 570.94

Total Payments 314,205.22

Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Kennedy 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 Resolution for the Bond Fund to payback the Loan from the General Fund. 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 P1330-Use of School Facilities and P2211.2-Principal Evaluation and Revised Regulations R1330-Use of School Facilities and R2211.2-Principal Evaluation as presented. 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 Appendix 1 of Policy 5112-Option Enrollment Capacities 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 Kernes Krause to enter executive session at 5:55 p.m. to discuss 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 6:05 p.m.

President Bob Hemmingsen adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held on September 10, 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

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