NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Nemaha County Hospital Board of Directors will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in the Conference Room at the Nemaha County Hospital, Auburn. An agenda for the meeting is available at the Administrator’s Office and in the lobby of the Hospital.
Marty Fattig, CEO
Herald - Dec. 13




MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON NOVEMBER 19, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Lesley Ryan and Council Members:  Ken Hastings, Jay Moran and Judie Douglas.  Council Member Joe Whisler was absent.  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 October 9, 2012 regular Council Meeting.  Council Member Hastings 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 August 2012 sales tax deposit was $3,808.45.  The Clerk also reported the November 2012 Highway Allocation deposit from the State was $4,769.10.  Other correspondence was received.  
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 and Douglas.  “ABSTAIN” Moran.  Motion: Carried.  October claims paid are as follows:
OPPD-$3,217.27 (gen,sts,p&r,fr,rurfr,wtr); Windstream-$444.94(gen,rur fr,fr,wtr); Black Hills Energy-$103.47(gen,fr,rur fr,wtr); AT&T-$98.55(gen); OCE’-$26.14(gen); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$825.00(gen); The Cleaners-$24.00(gen); Casey’s-$486.87(sts,rur fr); Auburn BPW-$3,465.96(wtr);  Auburn Newspapers-$85.38(gen,wtr); American Recycling-$2,085.00(gen,sts); Pitney Bowes-$107.99(gen); Moran Bros. Excavating-$2,207.50(wtr); Hawkins-$241.23(wtr); Animal Hospital-$60.00(sts); Decker’s Food Ctr-$12.64(sts); Layne Christensen Co.-$14,143.81(wtr); Hire Right-$25.00(gen); Municipal Supply-$775.61(wtr); Great Plains Once Call-$7.90(wtr); Hamilton Equipment-$4,500.00(sts); Nebr. Municipal Clerk’s Assoc-$25.00(gen); Nebr. Dept. of Rev-$532.66(gen); Nebr. Dept. of Rev-$132.00(gen); Kristie Wemhoff-$14.43(gen); Cindy Moran-$28.86(gen); Auburn Fam. Hlth. Ctr.-$35.00(gen); Egger’s Bros-$135.06(fr,rur fr,res); Bohl Plumb & Htg-$5.70(fr); Linweld-$33.42(res); Emergency Medical Products-$219.32(res); Cardiac Science-$50.94(res); CLIA Lab-$150.00(res); Petersen Auto Repair-$405.00(res); Family Value Pharmacy-$212.52(res); Bulldog Auto Parts-$11.53(rur fr); Lynch’s Hardware-$8.45(fr, rur fr); John Deere Financial-$777.36(res); United Life Ins-$130.10(gen); AFLAC-$121.82(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.
The City Clerk presented the Maintenance report for October.
Regarding Agenda Item #1, Angela Allgood was present representing the Peru Chamber and brought forth their idea on a slogan contest for the City of Peru.  After presentation and brief discussion, Council Member Moran made motion to approve the slogan contest for the City of Peru.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #2, Jerry Hain with Olsson & Associates made presentation to the Mayor and Council explaining his desire and justification for the City to select Olsson & Associates as City Engineer.  
Regarding Agenda Item #3, Appointment of Dave Pease as West Ward Council Member, Mayor Ryan stated his was the only application received and therefore made recommendation to the Council for his appointment.  Council Member Moran made motion to appoint Dave Pease as the new West Ward Council Member.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #4, approval of wellhouse surge protection, Council Member Moran stated this is something that should have been done a long time ago which could have prevented damage done during the recent lighting strike.  After brief discussion, Council Member Hastings made motion to approve the installation of surge protection at the wellhouse by OPPD.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #5, approve JEO contract for $4,000 to determine a means of detention for the total suspended solids in the backwash discharge at the water plant as required by Nebraska DHHS, the City Clerk suggested we wait on this item until the Council determines who the engineer will be for 2013.  Mayor Ryan requested said item be tabled until January 2013.
Regarding Agenda Item #6, approval of Will Fogle as Corporate Manager of Shooter’s, after Mayor Ryan’s request for approval, Council Member Moran made motion to accept Will Fogle as Corporate Manager of Shooter’s.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated: “AYE” Moran and Douglas. “ABSTAIN” Hastings.   Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #7, adopt Resolution 2012-05, after brief discussion, Council Member Hastings made motion to adopt Resolution #2012-05, with the exception of the multiple user paragraph, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PERU, NEBRASKA APPROVING AND ADOPTING REVISED RATES FOR USERS OF WATER SUPPLIED BY THE CITY OF PERU, NEBRASKA EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2012.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #8, approve rescue department to pay for eight (8) individuals to partake in EMT class, after brief discussion, Council Member Moran made motion for the rescue department to pay for eight (8) individuals to partake in EMT class and to approve two emergency drivers.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #9, Council Member Hastings made motion to approve Joshua Porter as a member of the fire department.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #10, Review/Approve Performance Appraisals and 2013 Pay Increases, Council Member Moran made motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Hastings made motion to exit Executive Session and return to regular session at 7:33 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Hastings stated that based on discussion during Executive Session, he makes motion to approve pay increases for the two Maintenance Workers, Deputy Clerk and Custodian as recommended by the City Manager.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #11, Approve City Clerk/Treas./Mgr. pay increase as outlined in the 6/11/12 Meeting Minutes, Council Member Hastings made motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:34 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Hastings made motion to exit Executive Session and return to regular session at 7:35 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Hastings stated that based on discussion during Executive Session, he makes motion to approve a raise for Cindy Moran in Agenda Item #11.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated: “AYE” Douglas and Hastings.  “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 City Hall for public inspection.
Herald - Dec. 13




NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION
HUSKER OPTIONS, LLC
Designated Office: Husker Options, LLC, 2308 16th St., Auburn, NE 68305-3212.
Designated Agent: Lindon C. Smith.
Husker Options, LLC., shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Perpetual existence commenced when the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 16, 2012. Affairs are to be conducted by the members as authorized by the Certificate of Organization.
Wendy Byford
Your  Entity Solution, LLC
Sky Pointe Dr. Ste. 140-106
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Herald - Dec. 6, 13, 20




NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA
COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of RUBY ARLENE HIGGINS, Deceased
Estate No. PR12-39
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Formal Probate of Will of said Deceased and Determination of Heirship has been filed and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305 on December 18, 2012, at or after 3:00 o’clock, p.m.
James Findlay
64335 719 Road
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2398
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
Fuller Law Office
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13



STATE OF NEBRASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION A-18989
Nemaha County
Water Division 1-F
On November 26, 2012, Dwaine W. and Wanda L. Rogge filed in the Department of Natural Resources (Department) application A-18989 for a permit to appropriate water.
Summary of Application:
Type:    Natural flow (out-of-stream use)
Purpose:    Irrigation
Source:    Muddy Creek
Point of Diversion:    NW¼NE¼ S19 T4N R14E
Location of Use:    SE¼ S18 & N½NE¼ S19 both in T4N R14E
Amount:    3.43 cubic feet per second (1,539 gallons per minute)
Additional project information and procedures to respond to this notice may be obtained by contacting the Surface Water Permits section of the Department at (402) 471-2363 or through the Department’s website at www.dnr.ne.gov/legal/SW_NoticeofAppsfiled.html.
Objections must be received by the Department at 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94676, Lincoln, NE 68509 by 5:00 P.M. on January 7, 2013.
Date of Notice December 6, 2012.
Herald - Dec. 6, 13, 20




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the East door of the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn, County of Nemaha, Nebraska, on Janurary 11, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. Lots Two(2), Three (3), and Four(4) in Block One(1), Reed and Gilmore’s Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska. Subject to any and all (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) assessments, covenants and restrictions of record which affect this property, and (4) any liens that are superior to the lien of Carson National Bank of Auburn, pursuant to the Deed of Trust filed of record with the Nemaha County Register of Deeds at Book 170 of Mtg Page 794 on August 25, 2006.
Carson National Bank of Auburn, Trustee
2301 Dahlke Avenue
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Kelly J. Werts
Fankhauser, Nelsen, Werts, & Ziskey, PC
1901 N Street
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
(402) 274-2444
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27
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