City Council Proceedings

September 10, 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 September 10, 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 August 13, 2012 meeting’s minutes as written.

The City Council approved the financial report.

The following claims were presented before the Council for ratification: Pavers Inc., Ex-283815.97; Southeast Nebraska Development District, Mem-3163.00; Wright Express, Ex-3283.02; Black Hills Energy, Ut-49.22;  Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-9731.51; Board of Public Works, Ut-2871.37; Carla Mason, DTR Project-14237.50; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-103.70; Nemaha County Register of Deeds, Fe-5.50; Nemaha County Treasurer, Taxes-1604.12; Shane & Sue Charbonnet, DTR Project-8514.75; Sunmart, Su-62.39; Terry Fulton, Reim-5000.00; The Standard, Ins-357.46; Time Warner Cable, Se-231.03; Verizon, Se-52.41; Windstream, Ut-201.42. The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  Action Technology Services Inc., Se-150.00; Amazon, Bk-544.89; American Legal Publishing, Se-261.50; Annie Thomas, Reim-86.03; Auburn High School, Bk-40.00; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-59.69; Auburn Newspapers, Se-394.90; Baker & Taylor, Bk-288.11; Barco Municipal Products Inc., Su-198.53; Board of Public Works, Maint-505.46; Concrete Industries Inc., Su-1010.00; Demco, Su-362.14; Dettmer Farm Service Inc., Su-197.50; Diamond Vogel, Su-283.80; Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Dept, Se-19.76; Eakes Office Plus, Su-482.67; Epler’s Carpet Cleaning, Se-100.00; Hotsy Equipment Co., Su-219.68; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-5539.00; Jones Automotive Inc., Equip-1924.24; Kim Beger, Reim-264.74; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-84.29; Marvin Gerdes, Reim-27.19; Meyer-Earp Chevrolet, Se-102.74; Nebraska Library Commission, Se-1117.75; Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Mem-100.00; Nemaha Co. Register of Deeds, Se-25.50; OCLC Inc., Sub-50.44; Card Services, Su-182.86; Petersens Auto Repair, Se-524.17; Petty Cash, Se-Su-Reim-242.56 Randy Bennett, Reim-350.00; Rueter’s, Su-56.62; Sack Lumber Co., Su-445.37; Schneider OK Tire Stores Inc., Su-1003.40; Scott Kudrna, Reim-211.21; Shawn Clark, Reim-350.00; Stutheit Implement Co., Se-35.72; Arbor Day Foundation, Mem-15.00; Tri-State Office Products, Su-70.58; Vaughn Severs, Reim-350.00.

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.

With four Council Members (Critser, Holtzman, Kruger, Bishop) voting in favor, one Council Member (Billings) voting in opposition, one Council Member (Clark) abstaining from the vote, the City Council approved the claims which have not been previously approved by motion or resolution except the bill from First National Bank for credit card charges associated with the Dave Ramsey course in the amount of $194.01 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 attendance at the following meetings and trainings:  police department surveillance skills training, 2012 League of Nebraska Municipalities Annual Conference, and parks conference.  Council Member Kruger abstained from voting.

The request by Auburn Discount Liquor for a Special Designated License for a Fund Raiser/Beer Garden to be held on September 22, 2012, was approved.

Pay Application No. Two & Final submitted by Pavers Inc. in the amount of $25,098.24 for work associated with the 2012 Street Improvements-Asphaltic Concrete Overlay project was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the recommendation of acceptance on behalf of the City.

The City Council approved the amendment to the agreement between the County of Nemaha and the City of Auburn for annual rent, dispatching services, teletype fees, photocopies and other services for years beginning October 2012 through September 2015.

Ordinance No. 11-12, Setting a 30 mph school speed zone between the “P” Street intersection & “T” Street intersection on HWY US 136 for 30 minutes before and after schools are in session at the High/Middle School campus was approved.

The City Council authorized and accepted the agreement between the City of Auburn and the State of Nebraska Department of Roads associated with Project No. STP-136-6(119) by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 16-12.

CDBG #10-DTR-105 (Downtown Revitalization Phase II Commercial Rehabilitation) Drawdown No. 8 and the related claims were approved.

The Right-of-Way Permit for Unite Private Networks, LLC was approved.

J. C. Hauserman, Chairman of the Auburn Airport Authority presented a report of activities achieved by the Auburn Airport Authority and a letter of response to the previous report submitted by Mrs. Dottie Holliday.

Public hearing was held on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.  The Mayor gave an updated presentation on projected revenues and expenditures for the balance of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.  After allowing time for all comments to be presented, the public hearing was closed. With all Council Members voting in favor, a motion was approved that the Mayor and City Council reconvene on September 14, 2012 at 6:00 o’clock p.m. to consider action on the FY 2012-2013 Budget and the related budget items and ordinances.

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

The following committees provided reports:  Economic Development, Building, 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 - Oct. 18

City Council Proceedings

September 14, 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 September 14, 2012, at 6:00 o’clock P.M., in Special 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, Critser, Holtzman, and Kruger.  Absent:  Clark.

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”.

The proposed FY 2012-2013 Budget was reviewed and discussion was held.  Following discussion, Council Member Billings moved to approve the 2012-2013 Budget as amended by recategorizing the $20,000 previously designated in the police department capital outlay for cameras to other police equipment or police equipment maintenance, as further amended by recategorizing the $200,000 previously designated in the street department for paving and street improvements to S Street north of Highway 136 to other street potential improvements elsewhere within the city, and approving the remainder of the proposed budget as presented including cash balances, cash reserves, revenues and expenditures of the general fund, police department, fire department, fire department sinking fund, park/recreation department, senior center, library, swimming pool, street department, street improvement assessment/debt payment fund, keno accounts, grants, economic development reuse funds, housing development reuse funds, downtown revitalization reuse funds and the Board of Public Works Proprietary Function Budget and further authorize publication of any changes to the Notice of Budget Hearing and Budget Summary previously published.   The City Council approved a motion to increase the base of restricted funds by 2.5% and any additional amount for allowable growth.  The City Council approved a motion to exceed the budget limit on restricted funds by an additional one percent.  The City Council approved a motion that the total unused restricted funds authority be set in accordance with the approved allowable increases.

With three Council Members (Bishop, Holtzman, Billings) voting “YEA”, two Council Members (Critser, Kruger) voting “NAY”, one Council Member (Clark) absent, the Mayor cast his vote in favor of Proposed Ordinance No. 12-12, Fixing Compensation of the Officers and Employees of the City and the ordinance was approved.

Proposed Ordinance No. 13-12, Annual Appropriation Bill, was approved.

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 - Oct. 18

 

JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR

MEETING - OCTOBER 8, 2012 8:00 P.M.

SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

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

Also Present: Jeff Koehler, Superintendent, Jacquelyn Kelsay, Principal, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Brian Clark, Makayla Damme, Tara Gossman, Max Hasselbring, Nicole Lade. Ann Richardson.

The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened by President Darren Oestmann in the Superintendent’s Office at 8:00 p.m  Roll call:  David Bohling, here; Keith Bohling, here; Caspers, here; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.   Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted.  President Oestmann noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the south wall beside the doorway.

Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by David Bohling. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.

Moved by Duane Caspers to accept the minutes of the Annual Budget Hearing held Monday, September 10, 2012.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.

Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to accept the minutes of the Tax Request Hearing held Monday, September 10, 2012.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.

Moved by David Bohling to accept the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held Monday, September 10, 2012.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.

Moved by Duane Caspers to accept payment of the October claims as presented in the amount of $47,744.57  from the General Fund and $6,131.60 from the Depreciation Fund. Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.   Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.

October General Fund Checks

Seminole 262.99

Verizon 162.58

Windstream............................ 311.53

Alfax...................................... 295.60

American Recycling.............. 292.00

Amsan.................................... 180.30

AS Central Services................222.15

AT Battery Company..............  98.99

Auburn Newspapers.............. 440.04

Beard’s Salvage......................  54.00

Sandra Behrends.....................  34.94

Best Printing, Inc................... 466.82

Bladt’s Heating and A/C........ 962.08

Blick Art Materials.................  64.64

Board of Public Works.........5,257.74

Capital Business Systems...... 267.95

Capital Business Systems....2,424.83

Cash-WA Distributing..........  381.84

Cricket Sports........................ 125.50

D & D Communications........   17.44

E.S.U. No. 4........................... 430.08

E. S. U. No. 4.....................15,146.39

E.S. U. No. 6.......................... 421.17

Edwards Chemicals............... 374.14

Eggers Brothers, Inc...............  77.44

Electronic Contracting Co..... 206.00

First Bankcard.......................   63.98

First Bankcard....................... 117.93

Flex One.................................  84.00

Flinn Scientific, Inc................  99.73

Follett Educational Servs....... 310.26

Harding & Shultz, P. C.......... 140.00

J-B Reimbursement Act......... 628.23

Johnson Quik Stop...............2,014.12

Lueders Petroleum.............. 6,772.84

Madison Nat’l Life Ins.........  548.62

Mary Malcolm......................  438.25

Mc-Graw Hill Co.................2,035.53

Menards................................1,016.00

Menards...............................     22.62

Mobility Options..................  128.65

Namify..................................    36.91

Nicholson & Assoc...............  165.00

Nicholson & Assoc Random..  39.95

OmahaTruck Center, Inc.......  300.51

One Source............................   15.00

PRTS., LLC........................... 559.93

Quill Corporation.................. 666.78

Ram Exterminators...............    50.00

Sack Lumber Company........    21.99

Scholastic Magazines..........1,373.17

Software Unlimited, Inc.......  150.00

Southeast Design Co............    16.00

Squirrels LLC.......................  160.00

The Thompson Co................  326.10

TigerDirect, Inc....................  383.49

Wagner’s Feed Store............    79.80

TOTAL W/O VOIDS 47,744.57

Max Hasselbring of the Casey Agency reviewed the district’s insurance coverage, effective September 15, 2012.  He provided a four-year breakdown of premiums for comparison, as well as a list of claims filed since 2008.

The Principal’s report included the annual multicultural education report and a report of recently completed MAP testing.  Mrs. Kelsay read e-mails she received commending a group of Johnson-Brock students who, along with teacher Lori Broady, had volunteered at the Nemaha County Museum as community service.

In the Superintendent’s report, Mr. Koehler recognized Makayla Damme as the representative of the Student Council attending the meeting.  Makayla gave a brief update of the recent Student Council meeting.  Mr. Koehler explained the items on the agenda, including a new Board Policy pertaining to the Pledge of Allegiance, a review of the Board Policy regarding bullying, and a letter from the Johnson-Brock Education Association asking to be recognized as the bargaining agent for the teachers for the 2014-2015 school year.  Mr. Koehler also reported that the first updates and revisions of the Board Policies will be ready for review at the next regular meeting.

Moved by Duane Caspers to approve the first reading of Board Policy 6117, Ceremonies, Observances, and the Pledge of Allegiance.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.

Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the review of Board Policy 5345, Harrassment and Bullying.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.

Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to recognize the Johnson-Brock Education Association as the negotiating agent for the certificated staff for the 2014-2015 contract year.  Seconded by Duane Caspers.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.

Moved by Keith Bohling to adjourn the regularly scheduled October Board of Education meeting at 8:30 p.m.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be November 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Herald - Oct. 18

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #4 REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, October 8, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of October:

General Fund $31,298.94

Payroll $355,266.89

NCECBVI $25,691.77

Federal Programs $68,028.89

The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, November 12, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. 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, October 24, 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.

Herald - Oct. 18

 

 

 

 

Village of Brownville Town Board Meeting

October 8, 2012

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

Motion by Hansen, seconded by Tallmon to approve the agenda as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Motion by Fish, seconded by Tallmon to approve the minutes of the September 10 meeting as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Motion by Hansen, seconded by Fish to approve the minutes of the Budget Hearing meeting held on September 10 as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Motion by Tallmon, seconded by Fish to approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting held on September 20 as written.  Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Fish yes, Tallmon yes, Hayes abstain.  Motion carried.

Financial report was reviewed.  Fish moved that the financial report be accepted as printed.  Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

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

Claims for Sept.

General:

Salaries $476.98

Peggy Kuser $35.00

Auburn newspapers $156.30

The Cleaners $16.00

Supplies – Kay Fish $140.06

BOPW $95.68

Tom Rudloff $45.00

Region V SENDS $30.00

Midway Direct Inc. $130.00

Windstream $147.81

General (fire and rescue):

BOPW $61.78

Midway Direct Inc. $20.00

General (streets)

Salary $20.00

BOPW $745.51

Midway Direct Inc. $40.00

Paul Fish $70.00

Sewer:

Salary $300.00

BOPW $188.96

BOPW $343.00

Midway Direct Inc. $60.00

NE Dept. of Revenue $136.04

DHHS $80.00

Water:

Salary $227.64

BOPW $20.00

BOPW $103.00

Midway Direct Inc. $50.00

NE Dept. of Revenue $169.21

Rural Water District $1,555.00

DHHS $14.00

Great Plains One Call $8.08

Nebraska Rural Water Assoc. $100.00

Projects, Buildings and Equipment:

The fire hydrants in town will be flushed the week of October 15, 2012.  There are eight hydrants to be flushed.

The Sand truck will be inspected and readied for winter.  Hayes is looking for a new blade for the truck or a new motor for the old blade.

A new sign needs to be ordered for the brush dump.  The dump is to be used for brush or yard waste only.

Old Business:

None.

New Business:

Discussion on joining the Nebraska Rural Water Association.  Hansen moved that we renew our membership in the NE Rural Water Association for 2012/2013.  Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Discussion on the Village potluck and Santa Claus in December.  Hayes moved that the Village potluck and Santa Claus be on December 9, 2012 at the Town Hall.  Santa will be from 5:00 to 5:30pm with the potluck to follow.   Fish seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Tallmon brought up a request from Jim Gerking that the Town Board be made aware that he has submitted an offer to buy the Waverly Coop bins and building on Wharf Street.  He would remove the bins and clean up the area.  The Board members questioned how the existing lease with Waverly Coop would be handled.  The Board gave their support to Gerking for the purchase of the property.

Tallmon also requested that the west loop road in Brownville Riverside Park be named for longtime resident, Bob Sage.  Fish moved that the west loop road in Brownville Riverside Park be named in honor of Bob Sage.  Hansen seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Tallmon would like to change the name of the Brownville Riverside Park to Brownville Riverside Park and Landing to reflect the boat ramp and fishing possibilities.  Tallmon moved that the Park name be changed to Brownville Riverside Park and Landing.  Sailors seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Sailors would like to see the display case in the Town Hall repaired and Brownville memorabilia placed in it.  He would like the trophies from the school building to be placed there.

Sailors had a request from a resident that they be  allowed to shoot wax bullets in the Village limits. The village has a resolution that bans discharge of firearms in the Village limits.  Sailors moved that no firearms be discharged in the Village limits except for military funerals, parades and reenactments.  Fish seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.

Jane Smith asked that the Board make a proclamation supporting the existing hours and days of the week of operation of the Village Post Office.  The proclamation would be signed by the Board members and placed in the Post Office for the Village residents to sign.

Adjournment:

Fish moved and Tallmon seconded that the meeting be adjourned.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 7:30pm.

Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer

Herald - Oct. 18

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the deed of trust in the original principal amount of $64,392.00 executed by Terry Peck and Yolanda Peck, Trustors, which was filed for record on October 3, 2003 in Book 158 at Page 286 of the Mortgage Records in the office of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier’s check, at the east front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska at 10:00 a.m. on November 27, 2012:

THE SOUTH TWELVE AND ONE-HALF FEET (12 1/2) OF LOT TWO (2) AND ALL OF LOTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4), IN BLOCK SIX (6) IN REED AND GILMORE’S ADDITION TO AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA.

The highest bidder is required to deliver cash or certified funds to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.

Eric H. Lindquist

Successor Trustee

Herald - Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the deed of trust in the original principal amount of $57,150.00 executed by Matthew J. Martin, a single man, which was filed for record on April 23, 2007 in Book 173 at Page 538 of the Mortgage Records in the office of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier’s check, at the east front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska at 10:00 a.m. on November 27, 2012:

LOT A OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN BLOCK THIRTY-ONE (31) IN SHERIDAN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING ALSO KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOTS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN BLOCK THIRTY- ONE (31) IN SHERIDAN  ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, EXCEPT THE SOUTH FIFTY FEET (S 50’) THEREOF.

The highest bidder is required to deliver cash or certified funds to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.

Eric H. Lindquist

Successor Trustee

Herald - Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15

 

 

 

NOTICE OF REFEREE’S SALE

IN THE DISTRICT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA

MARTIN D. HANNAFORD, Plaintiff vs. SCOTT HANNAFORD and DEE HANNAFORD, husband and wife, and DEVON SUE ARNETT and DAVID ARNETT, wife and husband,  DEBORAH GROTRIAN, personal representative of the MARTIN DUANE HANNAFORD ESTATE, Defendants

CASE NO: CI 12-38

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Report of Referee and Directing Sale issued by the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Dylan L. Handley, Referee in said partition suit, will sell the following described real estate at public auction to be held on November 7, 2012 10:00 a.m. at the 1st Floor of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in Auburn, Nebraska:

The Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Six (6) North, Range Fifteen (15) East of the 6th P.M., Nemaha County, Nebraska, EXCEPT a tract of land conveyed to the State of Nebraska described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said quarter section, thence westerly a distance of 2608.10 feet to the southwest corner of said quarter section; thense northerly deflecting 090 degrees, 30 minutes right, a distance of 79.89 feet along the west line of said quarter section; thence easterly deflection 086 degrees, 26 minutes right, a distance of 600.91 feet; thene easterly deflecting 003 degrees 04 minutes right, a distance of 1403.07 feet; thence easterly deflecting 010 degrees, 41 minutes left, a distance of 239.27 feet; thence easterly deflecting 026 degrees, 43 minutes right, a distance of 383.76 feet to a point on the east line of said quarter section; thence southerly deflecting 073 degrees, 37 minutes right, a distance of 50.60 feet to the point of beginning containing 6.53 acres more or less, which includes 1.91 acres, more or less, previously occupied as public highway.

All in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section nineteen (19), Township Six (6) North, Range Fifteen (15) East of the 6th P.M., Nemaha County, Nebraska containing 153.47 acres more or less.

Terms of Sale:

Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price shall be paid by the Buyer of the day of the sale with the balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the District Court.

Buyer will be furnished a Referee’s Deed and possession upon confirmation of sales and full payment of purchase price. At that time, Referee shall furnish to the Buyer an owner’s policy of title insurance for the real estate, showing good and marketable fee simple title.

Tenant in Possession:

Real estate is sold subject to tenant’s right to possession of the premises. Buyer shall take full possession of the premises on or before February 28, 2013.

Taxes:

General real estate taxes for 2011 and all prior years will be paid on the subject real estate. The general real estate taxes for 2012 and all taxes thereafter shall be paid by Buyer.

Inspection of Premises:

Premises may be inspected at any time prior to sale date. Each prospective Buyer should satisfy themselves as to acres, boundaries, and pertinent information.

Announcements made on day of sale will take precedence over printed material.

Dylan L. Handley, Referee

1118 15th Street, P.O. Box 99

Auburn, Nebraska 68305

1-402-274-5484

Herald - Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1

Notice of trustee’s sale

Re:6459.2447

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold by Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on November 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.:

Lot 12 and the North 2 feet of Lot 11, Block 197, Neal’s Addition to Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska

commonly known as 1101 6th St., Peru, NE.

The highest bidder will deposit with the trustee, at the time of sale, a personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $5,000.00, with the full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. (If the sale is held after 1:00 P.M., the deposit requirement remains the same, and the full purchase price, in certified funds, shall be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the following business day.) The purchaser shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.

Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee.

By: Camille R. Hawk (#20395)

For: Walentine, O’Toole, McQuillan & Gordon, L.L.P.

11240 Davenport Street

P.O. Box 540125

Omaha, NE  68154

(402) 330-6300

Herald - Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

For default in the payment of debt  secured by a deed of trust executed by Joseph L. Petet and Sheril L. Petet, dated January 28, 2008, and recorded on February 7, 2008, Document No. 080147, in Book No. 176, at Page 740 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Nemaha County, Nebraska, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Noveber 20, 2012, at 10:00 AM, at the main level lobby of the Nemaha County, Courthouse, Auburn, Nebraska, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

Lots Ten (10) and Eleven (11) in block Fifteen (15) in Calvert Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, commonly known as 2407 O Street, Auburn, NE 68305

Subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

Edward Brink, Successor Trustee

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (No. 139566). For more information, visit http://www.southlaw.com

File No. 139566

Invoice No. 139566-562917

Loan No. 8250305278

Herald - Oct. 11, 18, 25 Nov. 1,8

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Estate of LOREN L. GOINGS, Deceased

Estate No. PR12-36

Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy of said Decedent, Determination of Heirs, and Appointment of Harley C. Goings as Personal Representative has been filed herein and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE, on November 6, 2012, at or after 11:00 A.M.

Harley C. Goings, Petitioner

612 North 13th Street

Tecumseh, NE  68450

(402) 335-3442

Albert G. Fuller, #11405

FULLER LAW OFFICE

910 13th Street

Auburn, NE  68305

(402) 274-4321

Herald - Oct 11, 18,25

 

 

 

 

NOTICE
In The County Court

of Nemaha County,

Nebraska

Estate of LYDIA G. HAFERMANN, Deceased

Estate No. PR12-33

Notice is hereby given that on October 5, 2012, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, that Marlene D. Gerdes, whose address ius 2310 Lynch Ave., Auburn, NE  68305, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Nancy Hall

Clerk of County Court

1824 N Street

Auburn, NE  68305

Albert G. Fuller, #11405

FULLER LAW OFFICE

910 13th Stret

Auburn, NE  68305

(402) 274-4321

Herald - Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1

 

 

 

Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in the Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, Nebraska.  The meeting is open to the public.  Agenda for such meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Nemaha County Clerk’s office, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, NE during normal working hours and also at  HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.

Joyce Oakley

Nemaha County Clerk

Herald - Oct. 18

 

 

 

 

minutes of the nemaha county board of

equalization

october 10, 2012

Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on October 10, 2012 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on October 4, 2012.  The agenda for the meeting was kept continually current and available for public inspection at the office of Nemaha County Clerk during normal business hours and also on the Nemaha County website ( HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov).  The agenda was held open until one business day prior to the meeting for appearance before the board and items for approval by the Board of Equalization.  The Board of Equalization has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.

Chairman Wittmann called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.  Roll call: Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling and County Clerk Joyce Oakley.

Chairman Wittmann noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.

Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve the September 26, 2012 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 2012-40 setting the levies for FY 2012-2013.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.

With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to adjourn the meeting at 12:02 p.m.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.

Dennis Wittmann, Chairman

Board of Equalization

I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.

Joyce Oakley

County Clerk

Herald - Oct. 18

 

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M.

Present were: Mayor Lesley Ryan and Council Members:  Ken Hastings, Joe Whisler, Jay Moran and Judie Douglas.  Upon roll call by the City Clerk, a quorum was declared.  Other members of the public were also present.

Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.

The Council reviewed the minutes from the August 13, 2012 regular Council Meeting.  Council Member Whisler made motion to accept the minutes as written.  Council Member Douglas seconded the motion for acceptance.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.

The Clerk reported the June 2012 sales tax deposit was $2,042.94.  The Clerk also reported the September 2012 Highway Allocation deposit from the State was $5,039.75.  The Clerk provided the Council with a copy of correspondence sent to the owner of 821 6th Street who also owns several properties along 5th Street regarding weeds and the visual condition of several of the properties.  A copy of the water tower inspection report was received from Utility Service.

The monthly claims were reviewed.  Council Member Hastings made motion to accept the claims as presented.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated: “AYE” Hastings, Whisler and Douglas.  “ABSTAIN” Moran.  Motion: Carried.  August claims paid are as follows:

OPPD-$3,601.03(gen,sts,p&r,fr,rurfr,wtr); Windstream-$447.71(gen,rur fr,fr,wtr); Black Hills Energy-$101.50(gen,fr,rur fr,wtr);AT&T-53.04(gen); OCE’-$26.14(gen); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$625.00(gen); The Cleaners-$36.00(gen); Casey’s-$542.02(sts,rur fr,fr); Auburn BPW-$5,092.67(wtr);  Auburn Newspapers-$146.39(gen,wtr); American Recycling-$2,100.00(gen,sts); Pitney Bowes-$107.99(gen); Moran Bros. Excavating-$2,896.77(wtr,swr);  Hawkins-$1,301.96(wtr); DHHS-$243.00(wtr); Great Plains One Call-$9.09; Animal Hospital-$90.00(sts); Decker’s Food Ctr-$9.95(wtr,gen); Constructor’s Inc.-$29,825.85(sts); Layne Christensen Co.-$18,313.24(wtr); Nemaha County Sheriff-$37.00(wtr); Midwest Business-$536.50(gen); Schneider OK Tire-$49.70(sts); Orscheln’s-$49.60(sts); Nebr. Dept. of Rev-$25.00(gen); Auburn Family Health Ctr-$70.00(gen); Linweld-$33.42(res); Emergency Medical Products-$444.49(res); Feld Fire-$550.50(rur fr, fr); Emergency Apparatus Maint-$569.20(fire);  AFLAC-$243.64(gen)

Abbreviations = General(gen), Streets(sts), Water(wtr), Sewer(swr), Parks & Rec(p&r), City Fire(fr), Rural Fire(rur fr), Rescue(res)

Mayor Ryan stated the water report is available at City Hall for public inspection. Chuck with Layne Christensen was present to explain what was going on with the well.

The City Clerk presented the Maintenance Report.

Regarding Agenda Item #1, Council Member Whisler made motion to approve the purchase of a Gator for the fire and rescue departments with the funds to come from their budget, not general funds and for Brent Lottman to have authority to sign purchase documents.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.

Regarding Agenda Item #2, Approval of Peru Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation to rezone certain properties from R1 to R2, Dave Pease spoke on behalf of the commission.  After discussion, Council Member Hastings made motion to rezone 700 Nebraska St., 712 Washington St., 920 6th St., 1023 5th St., 712 Hoyt St., 921 7th St., 508 Nebraska St. and 900 6th St. from R1 (single family dwellings) to R2 (multi-family dwellings).  Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried

Regarding Agenda Item #3, code enforcement, after lengthy discussion, Mayor Ryan asked that off-street parking with ordinance changes and penalties be put on the October agenda.

Regarding Agenda Item #4, Peru Zoning Administrator Glen Hogue spoke and stated that he met with Mr. Mike McKibbin who created some concrete curbing at 7th & Washington St. without City approval and at the time of meeting told Mr. McKibbin this curbing will need to be removed.   Mr. Hogue provided some different solutions to keep the water from creating an erosion problem along an area Mr. McKibbin intends to use as parking.   Hogue stated McKibbin was trying to resolve a problem without council approval and stated a drain tube could be placed in the area of concern.   This may resolve a water problem and off-street parking as well.  Council Member Whisler stated that since “gutbuster” has been resurfaced, the water flow may have changed.    Hogue stated if the City requires him to do so, Mr. McKibbin will take out the recently placed curbing he put in.  Council Member Moran and Hastings agreed with Whisler regarding the flow of the water.  Whisler stated the curbing needs to be removed.  McKibbin stated he thinks it should stay there until the Council decides which plan they choose to prevent the erosion.  Hogue stated the curbing will create a big problem with snow removal equipment.  Council Member Moran stated that since McKibbin put the curbing in without City approval, he can take it out and we will see where the water goes and will come up with a solution.

Regarding Agenda Item #5, Will Fogle was present representing Shooter’s Bar and asked permission for a 2:00 a.m. closing on September 29, 2012 for homecoming.  Council Member Whisler made motion to approve said request.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” Moran, Douglas, Whisler.  “ABSTAIN” Hastings.  Motion: Carried.

Regarding Agenda Item #6, Allen Weible representing Cotty’s Place requested permission for a 2:00 a.m. closing on September 29, 2012 for homecoming.  Council Member Hastings made motion to approve said request.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.

Regarding Agenda Item #7, Council Member Moran stated the City Manager told him about the city maintenance workers talking about cleaning up 5th Street for the homecoming parade.  Moran stated he would let the city use one of his Bobcats if the city was interested in renting a sweeper attachment that attaches to the Bobcat.  Mayor Ryan stated it is a good option to try out and thanked Moran for letting the city use his equipment.  The Clerk asked Moran how much it would cost and Moran thought it is about $400.00 per week.  Council Member Douglas asked how much it would cost to purchase.  Moran stated between $4,000 and $5,000.  Moran stated it operates like a street sweeper and has a hydraulic brush that goes out into the curb and brushes debris into a container that is emptied when full.  Council Member Hastings made motion to approve a street sweeper attachment rental.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” Douglas, Hastings, Whisler.  “ABSTAIN” Moran.  Motion: Carried.

No members of the public spoke during public voice.

ADJOURN

Lesley R. Ryan, Mayor

Attest:

Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk/Treas./Mgr.

(seal)

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

Herald - Oct. 18

 

 

 

 

School District #29 Board of Education Regular Meeting

October 08, 2012 at 05:30PM

Board of Education Meeting Room (#104), APS Central Office, 1713 J Street, Auburn, NE

Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM:

Present Board Members:

Barb Billesbach, Bob Hemmingsen, Stephen Kennedy, Beth Kernes Krause, JaNay Oestmann, Mike Zaruba.

Bob Hemmingsen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location

Consent Agenda

Motion Passed:  “I move that the consent agenda be approved as presented,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Barb Billesbach.  All members voted yes.

Excuse Absent Board Members:

No Members Absent

Recognition of Visitors:

No Public Comments

Claims for the Month:

Motion Passed - “I move that the month claims be approved as presented/amended,” passed with a motion by Beth Kernes Krause and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  All vote yes.

CHECKS FOR PAYMENT

October 8, 2012

Payable To Amount

A-1 Locksmith 146.20

Allied 100 149.00

Amazon 4,819.19

American Recycling 566.00

AmSan 4,118.88

Amsterdam Printing 249.00

Apple Computers 3,059.95

Arden A. Nitz 586.26

Auburn Family Health Center 35.00

Auburn Newspaper 576.19

Blue Cross 99,606.98

Beard’s Salvage 15.00

Beatrice Mechanical Service 2,388.00

Board Of Public Works 22,820.14

Bulldog Auto Parts 27.91

Casey’s General Stores 917.01

CDW Government 67.70

Cenex 6,961.67

Classroom Direct.com 35.49

The Cleaners 1,223.00

CMRS-FP 500.00

Continental Research Corp. 669.76

Control Services 966.10

Craig Home Care 1,071.00

Creative Teaching Press 30.20

Dakota Leasing Co. 3,062.01

Demco 98.69

Dist. 29 Empl Ben Fund 684.80

Dist#29 GF Misc. Exp 30.00

Dist #29, Activity Acct 2,883.00

Dist. 29 Lunch Fund 786.84

Dutch Pantry 145.00

Eggers Bros. Inc 22.43

El Portal 27.79

Engaging Technologies 800.00

Esu #4 255.00

ESU #6 421.17

Esu #4 2,482.01

Farmers Cooperative 172.56

First Dakota Indemnity Co 1,000.00

Flower Shoppe 20.00

FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA 143.78

Nancy Fuller 40.00

Gatehouse Media 51.00

Gilbert Service 334.40

Glenn’s Corner Market 205.53

Glore Museum 69.00

Vernon Golladay 498.70

Goodwin Tucker Group 820.98

GovConnection, Inc. 2,379.80

Grainger 582.30

Guardian 464.47

Harding & Shultz P.C. 54.00

The Harry A. Koch Co. 67,868.74

Marvin Henne 20.00

Hire Right Solutions 54.30

HOBY 150.00

Humanex Ventures 1,000.00

The Humboldt Standard 26.40

Husker Sew Vac Center 31.41

ID ville 24.88

IVS, Inc. 12,278.76

Kathy Jones 492.42

Journal Star 280.80

Kiner Supply Company 43.59

KNCY 60.60

Klark Knipe 28.00

Amy Kroll 117.00

Lakeshore Learning 4,406.28

Michelle Leslie 40.00

Little Learners Preschool 3,250.00

Lynch’s Hardware 72.79

Mary Malcolm 4,119.25

Matheson-Linweld 46.40

Menards-Lincoln South 255.70

Midwest Office Automations 65.00

N A f M E 327.00

National Ins Serv. 1,599.77

Nebraska CTR/vis Imp 50.00

NMEA 225.00

O’Keefe Elevator 300.00

Ok Tire 7.50

Omaha Truck Center 1,009.35

Omaha World Herald 243.60

ORSCHELN 88.81

Par, Inc. 73.00

PostageReserve Acct 1,000.00

Pegler - Sysco 930.88

Pepper & Son, Inc 47.88

P, G, H & G PC, LLC 140.00

Physical & Resp Therap 4,117.35

Pitney Bowes, Inc 64.59

Pizza Hut 28.00

Sharon Pollard 40.00

Providence Wkng Canines 137.00

Quill 8.99

Rademacher Pest Control 85.00

Region V 1,230.15

Sack Lumber 264.38

Schmitt Music Centers 154.38

Scholastic Magazines 901.24

School Specialty 5,016.56

Security Services 115.00

Seminole Energy 548.76

Sexauer 131.67

Shell Fleet Plus 56.40

Shopko 24.98

Softchoice Corporation 183.62

South-Western Publishing 169.79

Subway 89.94

Sunmart 8.04

Sunrise Publications 48.66

The Upgrade Place 223.20

U-Save Pharmacy 46.21

UNL 71.00

US Bank 2,242.75

Verizon Wireless 290.33

Kevin Walker 40.00

Wilson Electric 17,227.16

Woodburn Press 51.60

Total Payments 304,532.75

Financial Reports:

Motion Passed: - “I move that the monthly financial reports be approved as presented/amended,” passed with a motion by Beth Kernes Krause and a second by JaNay Oestmann.  All members vote yes.

Consider installation of “West Point” seats in the auditorium:

Motion Passed - “I move that the Board approve installing the “West Point” seats in the auditorium at a maximum cost of $4600,” passed with a motion by Mike Zaruba and a second by Stephen Kennedy. Voting yes for the motion were Barb Billesbach, Stephen Kennedy, Beth Kernes Krause and JaNay Oestmann. Voting No were Bob Hemmingsen and Mike Zaruba.

Consider declaring removed Auditorium seats as excess equipment:

Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board declare the removed auditorium seats as excess property,” passed with a motion by Mike Zaruba and a second by Beth Kernes Krause.  All vote yes.

Consider Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week:

Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve the Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week as presented,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.

All voted yes.

Consider Appointing a BOE Member as a NASB Delegate:

Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board appoint Stephen Kennedy as a NASB delegate,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  All voted yes,.

Consider Proclamation for American Education Week:

Motion Passed - “I move that the Board approve the Proclamation for American Education Week as presented,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Beth Kernes Krause. All voted yes.

Enter Closed Session to discuss a student matter.

Motion Passed - “I move that the Board enter closed session at 5:45pm to discuss a student matter and to protect of the privacy of the student,”  passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Barb Billesbach. All voted yes.

Return to open session at 5:55 pm.

Consider waiving the option deadline for student #2013241

Motion Passed - “I move that the Board waive the option deadline for student #2013241,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  All vote yes.

BOE Self-Evaluation (Discuss Only)

Consider the APS Safety Plan

Motion Passed - “I move that the Board approve the APS Safety Plan as presented,” passed with a motion by Barb Billesbach and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  All voted yes.

Consider Revised Policies P1314--Public Access to School Records and P6115 Ceremonies, Observances, and the Pledge of Allegiance

Motion Passed - “I move that the Board approve revised policies P1314--Public Access to School Records and P6115--Ceremonies, Observances, and the Pledge of Allegiance as presented,” passed with a motion by Barb Billesbach and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  All voted yes.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:05pm.

Bob Hemmingsen, President

Kevin Reiman, Superintendent

Herald - Oct. 18

 

 

Proceeding of the

nemaha county board of commissioners meeting

october 10, 2012

County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on October 10, 2012, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on October 4, 2012. The agenda for the meeting was kept continually current and available for public inspection at the office of Nemaha County Clerk during normal business hours and also on the Nemaha County website.  The agenda was held open until one business day prior to the meeting for appearance before the board and items for approval by the Board of Commissioners.  The Board of Commissioners has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.

Chairman Hutton called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. Present for the meeting:  Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling and County Clerk Joyce Oakley.

Chairman Hutton led in the Pledged of Allegiance.

Chairman Hutton noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.

Visitors present – Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald; Mike Krumland, NPPD

Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.

Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the September 26, 2012 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.

Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the September 28, 2012 emergency meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the claims for payment as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.

Sasha Rightsell, Family Development Specialist with SENCA presented her quarterly report to the Board of Commissioners.

Sasha also introduced Tristian Block, trainee for Cass County SENCA.

Public notice for receipt of sealed bids for supplying materials required to construct: 120”x46”; 96”x44’; twin 120”x43’; twin 120”x44’ corrugated metal pipes, was published in the Nemaha County Herald on September 20, 2012; September 27, 2012; and October 4, 2012.  The following sealed bids were received: Ace/Eaton Metals $121,946.60; Contech Engineered Solutions $129,566.20; Midwest Service & Sales $131,644.34.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the sealed bids from Ace/Eaton Metals in the amount of $121,946.60.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.

Public Notice for receipt of sealed bids for supplying materials required to construct:  48” x146’; 60”x130’; twin 72”x98’; twin 108”x82’ corrugated metals pipes and other related incidental work for project referred to as “Peru West C006420815/C006420820”, was published in the Nemaha County Herald on September 20, 2012; September 27, 2012, and October 4, 2012.  The following sealed bids were received: Ace/Eaton Metals $111,661.60; Contech Engineered Solutions $99,398.00; Metals Culverts Inc $101,797.50. Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the sealed bid from Contech Engineered Solutions in the amount of $99,398.00.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.

Treasurer Pat Holtzman presented the distress warrant listing to the Board of Commissioners.  Holtzman asked that the  personal property tax for Capital Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $270.42 be stricken from the record.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wttmann to strike the 2006-2009 delinquent personal property taxes for Capital Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $270.42.  Roll cal vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.

Treasurer Pat Holtzman presented the listing of real estate taxes and/or special assessments which are delinquent and remain not sold for want of bidders at the September 26, 2012.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to place the unsold taxes on County Treasurer’s Certificate of Tax Sale that have been delinquent for at least 2 years, 2009 and prior year delinquencies.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.

Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve Windstream Application to replace communications facilities in Section 18 T5N R16E near Brownville.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve Flood Plain Permit #50 for Nebraska Public power District.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the application for road entrance for Maurice Oestmann in Section 21 T5N R13E.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.

Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve Omaha Public Power District application #169, proposed set pole in right of way, 7.5 miles south of Rohrs (M. Bender).  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.

Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve Windstream Application to replace communications  facilities in Section 27 T6N R13E & Sections 34 & 3 T6N R13E near Brock.  Roll Call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2012-41 requesting a study for closing or vacating county road #49, from the SW corner of Section 5 T6N R13E & NW corner of Section 8 T6N R13E, east to the west bank of the Little Nemaha River.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2012-42, requesting a study for closing or vacating county road #180, from the NE corner of Section 20 T4N R13E or the NW corner of Section 21 T4N R13E, south 2,640 ft.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.

Board recessed at 11:57 a.m. to meet as Board of Equalization.

Board reconvened at 12:02 p.m. to meet as Board of Commissioners.

The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:

General

Salaries $32,940.82

Action Tech, se 4,873.81

American Recycling, se 1,524.45

Ameritas Life, ret 4,970.89

AS Central Finance, se 448.00

Aub Family Hlth, me se 191.00

Aub Newspaper, pub 1,322.43

Automated, sftwr 1,488.00

Baumhover, L, me 66.54

Black Hills, ut 39.11

Blue Rivers, eq 11,000.00

Bd Public Works, ut 5,380.11

Bohl Plumbing, bldg re 350.61

Bohlken, Larry, pr se 24.00

Capital Bus, ma ag 1,357.39

Carson Bank, rt 25.00

Catlett Surveying, se 540.00

Constellation, ut 2.41

Continental Res, su 699.91

Credit Manage, garn 267.24

Culligan, su 124.75

CVSOAN, du 35.00

Duncan, Jerri, pr se 69.24

Election System, el cst 542.68

Erickson, Tara, me, mi 389.90

Fankhauser, Allen, cont 4,266.67

Farmers Coop, fu 3,080.03

Hauserman, J, mhb 100.00

Hector, Amy, pstg 16.15

Holiday Inn, ldg 385.00

Hutton, Bob, mi 149.85

Kathleen Laughlin, garn 207.00

Kruger, Mary, mi 22.20

Lancaster Co Sheriff, se 19.18

Lepant, D, mhb 357.72

Lesoing, Gary, mi 78.81

Lewis, John, wit fe 20.00

Martin, Marie, cont, mi 1,855.18

Microfilm, se 123.00

MIPS Inc, sftwr 1,353.41

NACO, du 400.00

NE Co Court, du 25.00

NE Chapter Apco, reg 55.00

Nebraska.gov, se 4.00

Nem Co Child Spt, fe 213.10

Nem Co Clerk, hra 401.50

Nem Co Court, fe 325.95

Nem Co Sheriff, fe, mi 880.61

Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh 9,019.58

Nem Co Treas, trans 8,045.00

Nutsch-Fulton, mi 41.07

OPPD, ut 52.63

Otoe Co Court, se 4.50

Paper Tiger, se 35.00

Quality Inn, ldg 254.85

Quill, su 626.49

Radiology Assoc, me se 52.00

Region V Service, se 3,225.25

Region V System, se 847.00

Reserve Acct, pstg 3,000.00

Richardson Co, se 8.00

Rieger, Rachel, bd pr 1,212.40

Shopko, su 94.97

Smith Hogancamp, atty fe 38.40

Sunset Law, su 990.50

The Cleaners, se 422.00

The Hartford, annt 100.00

U-Save Pharm, me su 19.35

UNL, se 5,416.21

Verhage, C, mhb 386.58

Road

Salaries $13,926.57

American Recycle, se 59.00

Ameritas Life, ret 2,089.04

Aub Newspaper, pub 85.80

Black Hills, ut 19.81

Bd Public Works,ut 399.79

Calvary Spv, garn 163.08

Crop Production, chem. 370.52

Dettmer Farm, chem 852.13

Eggers, pts, su 223.30

Farmers Coop, fu 22,000.33

Johnson Quik, ti re 18.70

Lawson Products, su 296.92

Martin Marietta, rk 4,329.10

Medical Enterprise, se 67.00

NE Truck Equip, pts 86.82

Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh 4,194.07

Nem Co Treas, trans 3,018.00

NMC, pts, la, eq, oil 13,111.82

Powerplan, pts 138.46

Schneider Ok, ti re 65.00

Drug Coalition

Salaries $1,926.77

Ameritas Life, ret 201.70

Boeve, Ashleigh, mi 11.10

Nem Co Clerk, se 250.00

Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh 488.50

NIMCO, su 431.46

Osborne, Laura, mi 12.21

Positive Promo, su 323.90

Region V System, su 204.75

4Imprint, su 1,089.38

911 Emergency Service

American Tower, se 689.52

atty fe, attorney fees; bd pr, board of prisoners; bldg re, building repair; sftwr, computer software; cont, contract; du, dues; eq, equipment; fe, fees; fu, fuel;  hra, health reimbursement account; la, labor; me se, medical service; me su, medical supply; mi, mileage; pts, parts; pstg, postage; pub, publication; reg, registration; reim, reimbursement; ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ut, utilities

With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adjourn at 12:23 p.m.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.

Bob Hutton, Chairman

Board of Commissioners

I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.

Joyce Oakley

County Clerk

The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be October 24, 2012 Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse, Auburn NE

Herald - Oct. 18

 

ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES

Educational Service Unit 4, Auburn, NE

2011-2012 School Year

This report is not intended to be an all-inclusive document.  Additional information on any phase of this report can be obtained by contacting the Office of Educational Service Unit 4, P.O. Box 310, Auburn, NE 68305 or call (402) 274-4354.  The office is located at 919 - 16th Street in Auburn.  ESU 4 has a home page at www.esu4.org.

 

Activities

During the school year, ESU 4 provided, at a minimum, the following mandated and requested services:  Technology and Media services, including internet connectivity and distance learning opportunities and support, media and software library services and support.  Special Education services including, but not limited to:  speech-language pathology, psychology and audiology services. Also, early childhood, learning disabled and multi-handicapped services and special education administrative services. The service unit has a certified nursing staff who works with staff, parents and students regarding health issues. Professional Development services include, but are not limited to:  curriculum, instruction, standards/assessment planning and development, school improvement assistance and State and Federal grant projects.  ESU 4 also contracts with the State of Nebraska to provide administrative, support, and educational services for the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI) located in Nebraska City, NE. Several ESU 4 employees have worked and work as representatives on statewide and nationwide assignments. ESU 4 also chose to take advantage of a law, whereby insurance costs for the unit can be taken from the budget. This plan has allowed ESU 4 to get cash buildup as well as a new building for the children’s special education needs. A new building was built on the site the board purchased several years ago for this purpose. ESU 4 students and staff moved into the building and began classes in January 2009. Our students love the new facility. Teachers, para-educators and parents love the building as well. The ESU 4 Learning Center is located at 1109 R Street, Auburn, Nebraska. During 2011-2012, ESU 4 & ESU 6 agreed to provide data services to each district served by these two service units. The Digital Virtual Learning Group serves 26 school districts.

 

Vision Statement

Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in education.

Mission Statement

The mission of ESU 4 is to improve student learning through a commitment to communication, accountability and leadership.

The mission is supported by the following belief statements:

We believe honest and accurate communication enables quality services.

We believe effective professionals are accountable.

We believe leadership provides vision.

 

Area Served

Educational Service Unit 4 provides supplemental educational services to the public and parochial schools in Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson counties.  These five counties are located in the southeast corner of Nebraska, encompassing a geographical area of 2,477 square miles.  During the school year the student population in these counties was approximately 6,837; the number of teachers and administrators totaled approximately 740.

 

Board of Educational Service Unit 4

The Educational Service Unit Board consists of nine members from the five counties served. Term of office is four years.

Members of the Educational Service Unit 4 Board are:

Jay Hauserman, President District 4 Linda Engel District 8

Jim Cain, Vice President   District 5 Allison Hayes District 9

Faye Booth, Secretary District 7 Leslie Stevens District 1

Jeff Bacon District 3 Lana Willman District 2

Clarence Hupka District 6 Kathy Taylor Treasurer

 

Jon Fisher serves the unit as administrator.  There are 70 staff members at ESU 4 and the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI). The Board meets in regular session on the second Monday of each month, except July, at the Educational Service Unit 4 Office, 919 - 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Notice of these meetings is printed in the local newspapers. The meetings are open to the public.

 

Advisory Committee of Educational Service Unit 4

Educational Service Unit 4 is accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and AdvancEd and is served by an advisory committee composed of school superintendents, other administrators, and a representative from Peru State College. This group meets nine times per year and discusses educational issues, ESU 4 services, and professional opportunities for teachers and other district personnel.

 

Educational Service Unit 4 – 2011-2012

Summary of General Fund Expenditures (Budgeted) Summary of Anticipated Receipts (Budgeted)

Special Education Programs & Services to Schools $1,372,440.00 Local Receipts $4,247,529.00

Support Services $   764,895.00 State Receipts $2,201,310.00

Core Services (Staff Development, Technology, Media) $   478,780.00 Federal Receipts $   645,080.00

Non-Revenue Flow-Through $   381,000.00 Non-Revenue Receipts $     30,000.00

NCECBVI $2,705,370.00 Other $   304,646.00

Federal Programs $   645,080.00

Debt Service $1,081,000.00 Total $7,428,565.00

Total  $7,428,565.00