Notice of Meeting
Board of Commissioners
Nemaha County
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 Thursday, December 27, 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 - Dec. 20




MINUTES OF THE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #4 MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2012
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of December:
General Fund    $60,243.23
Bond Principal & Interest            $761,830.00
Payroll    $354,262.11
NCECBVI    $26,759.93
Federal Programs    $11,104.81
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, January 14, 2013, 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, January 30, 2013, 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 - Dec. 20




School District #29 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
December 10, 2012 at 05:30PM
Julian Community
Building  
103 West Street
Julian, NE
Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM:
Present Board Members:   
Barb Billesbach
Bob Hemmingsen
Stephen Kennedy
Beth Kernes Krause
Mike Zaruba
Absent Board Members:   
JaNay Oestmann
Updated Attendance:   
JaNay Oestmann was updated to present at: 5:32 PM  
*. Call to Order  
Discussion:
President Hemmingsen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
*. Roll Call  
*. 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 Mike Zaruba and a second by Beth Kernes Krause.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Absent
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. Excuse Absent Board Members  
*. Recognition of Visitors  
*.A. General Comments  
*. Budget, Finance & Claims Committee  
*.A. 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 Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Absent
Mike Zaruba               Yes
CHECKS FOR PAYMENT
December 10, 2012
Payable To    Amount
A-1 Locksmith    25.35
AdvancED    425.00
Amazon    4583.19
American Recycling     566.00
AmSan    324.46
Auburn Family Health     70.00
Auburn Newspaper    183.24
Aventa Learning      2342.00
Blue Cross/Blue Shield    98382.11
Katy Billings    200.00
Bohl Plumbing     30.30
Board Of Public Works    15634.03
Bulldog Auto Parts    345.25
Casey’s General Stores    328.24
Cenex    6092.16
Wayne Chase    52.24
CMRS-FP    500.00
Craig Resources, Inc.    1591.50
Crescerance, Inc.    2000.00
Dakota Leasing Co.    3062.01
Demco    290.97
Dist 29 Emple Ben Fund    195.80
Dist 29 Activity Acct    10101.97
Dist. 29 Lunch Fund    435.02
Dennis Ehmke    120.00
El Portal     29.59
Esu #4    90.00
ESU #6    421.17
Esu #4    2371.04
Farmers Cooperative    468.01
Nancy Fuller    40.00
Gilbert Service    593.05
Glenn’s Corner Market    336.45
Vernon Golladay    189.60
Goodwin Tucker Group    555.40
GovConnection, Inc.    1679.92
Guardian    482.21
Teresa Hahn    59.72
The Harry A. Koch Co.    30
Hickory Road BBQ    29.76
Hire Right     127.59
Hometown  Appliances    179.98
Houghton Mifflin     2751.07
Kathy Jones    7.48
Kiner Supply Company    182.01
Amy Kroll    117.00
Michelle Leslie    40.00
Little Learners     3250
Lincoln Public Schools    3402.50
Mary Malcolm    4030.75
Marc    1309.28
Deb Mason    35.64
Matheson-Linweld    46.4
Medicus Health    724.62
Mellage Truck    1216.54
Meyer - Earp Chevrolet    435.84
National Ins Svc    1588.15
National Travel Systems    359.00
NE CenterVis. Imp.    80.00
OK Tire    2724.84
Omaha Truck Center    1506.55
ORSCHELN    201.00
Reserve Account    1000.00
Pepper & Son, Inc    293.28
Physical & Resp Therap    4307.52
Pitney Bowes    417.00
Pitney Bowes, Inc    10.19
Sharon Pollard    40.00
Prov. Wkng.  Canines    137.00
Quill    30.58
Rademacher Pest Control    85.00
Region V Central Office    1026.60
Sack Lumber    101.20
School Dude. com, Inc.    898.67
School Specialty    260.42
Security Services    501.32
Seminole Energy     1105.82
Shell Fleet Plus    369.22
Shopko    4.99
State of Nebr.     30.00
Trenton Stump    121.00
Subway    64.31
Sunmart    132.51
TAESE/USU    400.00
Tem Prodigy LLC    2695.00
Unite Private Networks     510.00
US Bank    1903.37
US TelePunch    78.48
Verizon Wireless    290.91
VersaTables.com    459.00
Kevin Walker    40.00
Wilson Electric, Inc    65.00
Windstream    868.85
Total Payments    198386.54
*.B. 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 Barb Billesbach.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.C. Consider Bread bids for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year.  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve Bimbo Bakeries as the bread supplier for the rest of the 2012-2013 school year as presented,” passed with a motion by Beth Kernes Krause and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.D. Budget, Finance & Claims Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Building, Grounds & Transportation Committee  
*.A. Consider proposal from Archi+Etc to develop the condition analysis, specifications, design & development, and construction documents for the replacement of the High School Campus gym floor at a cost not to exceed $5950.  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve the proposal from Archi+Etc to develop the condition analysis, specifications, design & development, and construction documents for the replacement of the High School Campus gym floor at a cost not to exceed $5950,” passed with a motion by Mike Zaruba and a second by Beth Kernes Krause.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Consider proposal from Archi+Etc to develop the condition analysis, specifications, design & development, and construction documents for the replacement of the High School Campus gym bleachers at a cost not to exceed $4075.  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve the proposal from Archi+Etc to develop the condition analysis, specifications, design & development, and construction documents for the replacement of the High School Campus gym bleachers at a cost not to exceed $4075,” passed with a motion by Mike Zaruba and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.C. Building, Grounds & Transportation Report (Discuss Only)  
*. Human Resources & Planning Committee  
*.A. Consider Declaring January National Mentoring Month  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board Declare January National Mentoring Month,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Human Resources & Planning Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Policy, Curriculum & Americanism Committee  
*.A. Consider Revised P6710 - Electronic Communication  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve P6710--Electronic Communication as presented,” passed with a motion by Barb Billesbach and a second by Beth Kernes Krause.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Bob Hemmingsen            Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Information concerning expired policy P4148 Early Retirement  
*.C. Policy, Curriculum, & Americanism Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Administration’s Reports  
Discussion:
Written and/or discuss only.
*. Miscellaneous  
Discussion:
A. Thank you notes & correspondence
B. Upcoming Meetings: Next Board meeting January 14, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at APS Central Office.
*. Executive Session  
*. Adjournment  
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 pm.
Bob Hemmingsen, President
Kevin Reiman, Superintendent
Herald - Dec. 20




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 10, 2012 – 7:30 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, Steve Clark, Julia Oestmann, Sheila Remmereid, Sierra Thomas, Ryan Walker.
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 7:30 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 Keith Bohling to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by Duane Caspers. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to accept the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held Monday, November 12, 2012.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to accept payment of the December claims as presented in the amount of $45,066.08  from the General Fund. Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.   Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Verizon Wireless    $161.38
Karen Wolken    $326.51
Card Services    $16.04
Seminole Retail Energy Services, LLC    $719.22
Windstream    $453.53
Acme Omaha Sprinkler Co.    $347.88
ACT    $180.00
American Recycling & Sanitation            $292.00
As Central Services    $222.15
Auburn Newspapers    $72.24
Beard’s Salvage    $76.32
Board of Public Works    $3,369.93
Mark Boellstorff    $65.00
Capital Business Systems, Inc            $1,707.47
Cash-wa Distributing    $190.92
E.S.U. No. 4    $15.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $18,823.51
E.S.U. No. 6    $421.17
Edwards Chemicals, Inc    $2,066.75
Eggers Brothers, Inc    $109.48
First Bankcard    $1,803.64
First Bankcard    $70.54
Flinn Scientific Inc    $881.91
Flower Country & Gifts    $118.00
Gibbs Smith, Publisher    $1,024.65
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc    $49.94
Jaymar Business Forms Inc    $95.35
Johnson Grocery    $11.29
Johnson Quik Stop    $1,622.75
Learning Resources, Inc    $36.94
Lueders Petroleum Inc    $3,633.60
Madison National Life Insurance            $559.43
Mary Malcolm    $428.25
MARC    $273.47
NASB    $350.00
National Geographic School Publishing    $15.12
ncecbvi    $75.00
Dana Overfield    $28.00
Pioneer Awards & Special Occas            $26.85
prts, llc    $317.35
Quill Corporation    $622.79
Ram Exterminators Inc    $50.00
Read to Them, Inc    $300.00
Sack Lumber Company    $24.07
Software Unlimited, Inc    $100.00
The Thompson Co    $195.66
Wagner’s Feed Store    $47.88
Jane Wenzel    $19.00
As Central Services    $222.15
School Speciality    $607.80
Unite Private Networks, LLC            $1,818.15
Total without voids    $45,066.08
The Principal’s report included information regarding the NSAA District One-Act competition hosted by Johnson-Brock on November 27, course description reviews and evaluations, the semester final exam schedule, and the NeSA statewide testing results.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that she hopes to implement a new elementary math program series in 2013-2014 that would be more closely aligned to current standards and assessments.
In the Superintendent’s report, Mr. Koehler recognized Julia Oestmann and Sierra Thomas as the representatives of the Student Council attending the meeting.  Mr. Koehler reviewed the present and projected rates for natural gas.  Discussion was held regarding the pros and cons of the school conducting the pre-school program in the future.  Regarding the invitation from Johnson County Central Schools to consider co-oping selected sports, Mr. Koehler reported that the present agreement with Nebraska City Public Schools for baseball and softball could not be separated.  Mr. Koehler reviewed ideas to increase classroom size.    
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the second and final reading of updated Board Policies 1000-1004 and 2000-2014.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Duane Caspers to approve the first reading of updated Board Policies 3000-3034.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve a contract for Mitch Roberts for elementary teacher for second semester of the current school term.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
The board briefly recessed for yearbook photographs and to enjoy cake and ice cream in recognition of Duane Caspers’ retirement from the Board.
Moved by Keith Bohling to enter into executive session to protect the public interest and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual at 8:29 p.m.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Duane Caspers to return to regular session at 8:42 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to adjourn the regularly scheduled December Board of Education meeting at 8:43 p.m.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be January 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Herald - Dec. 20




City Council Proceedings
November 13, 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 November 13, 2012, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.  
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Kudrna.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Bishop, Clark, Critser, and Kruger. Absent:  Holtzman.  
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”.  
Service awards were presented to Eric Adams and Ed Cowan for their years of service to the City.
Council approved the October 8, 2012 meeting’s minutes as written.
The City Council approved the financial report.
The following October claims were presented before the Council for ratification: AFLAC, Wh-100.30;  American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-145.00; Auburn Senior Center Inc., Transfer-5,000.00; Auburn State Bank, Bond Payment-141,630.00; Black Hills Energy, Ut-72.21;   Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-19,463.02; Board of Public Works, Ut-635.79; First National Bank of Johnson, Purchase Certificate of Deposit-75,000.00;  Five Nines Technology Group, Se-103.70; Linda Bantz, Se-329.00; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Nebraska Department of Revenue, Keno Tax-Sales Tax-1731.38; Nemaha County, Se-4166.67; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; The Standard, Ins-740.12;  Time Warner Cable, Se-434.12; Verizon, Se-52.16; Windstream, Ut-181.31; Wright Express, Su-2307.07.  The following November claims were presented before the Council for ratification:  AFLAC, Wh-100.30; American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-198.50; Black Hills Energy, Ut-43.06; Board of Public Works, Ut-2755.59; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-40.00; Linda Bantz, Se-329.00; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Nemaha County, Se-4166.67; Time Warner Cable, Se-86.76; Windstream, Ut-126.06. The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC Inc., Se-1058.33; Action Technology Services Inc., Equip-8551.00; Amazon, Bk-AV-356.69; Angelo Ligouri, Fe-7113.70; Associated Supply Co. Inc., Su-751.15; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-93.72; Auburn Newspapers, Se-281.08; Avenue of Flags, Su-200.00; Baker & Taylor, Bk-AV-481.01; Beard’s Salvage Inc., Su-50.90; Board of Public Works, Maint-1691.65; Bowan Equipment & Repair, Se-175.00; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-122.76; C & C Contracting, Se-398.37; Casey Agency Inc., Ins-56,856.00; Concrete Industries Inc., Su-330.00; Cowan Water Conditioning, Su-75.00; Data Technologies Inc., Fe-2028.00; Diamond Vogel, Su-952.66; Eakes Office Plus, Su-255.90; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-53.12; Emergency Medical Products Inc., Su-249.72; Farmers Cooperative Oil Assn., Su-242.59; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-50.00; Galls An Aramark Co., Su-Equip-771.76; Grimms Gardens, Su-131.88; GT Distributors Inc., Su-173.75; Holiday Inn, Ex-233.85; Jeff Timmerman, Su-111.16; JEO Consulting Group Inc.,  Se-1990.00; KAPCO, Su-80.83; Matthew Bender & Co. Inc., Ref-108.04; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-64.65; Lynn Peavey Company, Su-56.25; Mellage Truck & Tractor, Se-69.91; Michael Todd & Co. Inc., Su-411.43; Microfilm Imaging Systems Inc., Se-Fe-3324.00; Mid Con Systems Inc., Su-177.11; Mr. Landscape Nursery & Garden, Trees-1004.84; NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, Equip-600.00; NE State Historical Society, Su-260.00; Nemaha Co. Register of Deeds, Se-25.50; Nemaha County Sheriff, Se-6042.58; OCLC Inc., Sub-51.32; OK Tire, Se-20.00; Card Services (Orscheln), Su-346.16; Petersens Auto Repair, Se-281.39; Petty Cash, Se-262.31; Postmaster, Su-90.00; Reiman Publications, Bk-31.98; Rose Equipment Inc., Su-3168.32; Sack Lumber Co., Su-383.37; Sirchie Finger Print Lab, Su-70.51; Sleuth Systems, Se-Su-1204.85; Southeast Nebraska Development District, Se-540.53; State Treasurer of NE, Fe-211.46; Stutheit Implement Co., Su-204.80; Sunmart, Su-64.64; Sunset Law Enforcement, Equip-Su-634.44; The Auburn Sport Shop, Su-418.94; Town & Country Vet Clinic, Se-810.00; Tri-State Office Products, Su-124.68; Wt. Cox Subscriptions, Sub-1316.97; Xerox Corporation, Se-Su-629.35.
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 Inc. in the amount of $1058.33.  Council Member Bishop abstained from voting on said claim.
The City Council approved the claims presented which have not been previously approved by motion or resolution and ratified the ordinary and necessary expenses allowed and in accordance with Resolution No. 7-11 that was approved February 28, 2011.
There weren’t any requests to attend meetings or trainings.    
George Nelson with Massman Nelson Reinig presented the audit report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.
Discussion was held regarding the letter dated November 2, 2012, from attorney W. Blake, in regards to the Auburn Airport Authority.  Dottie Holliday spoke regarding the letter and her concerns.  Albert Fuller representing the Auburn Airport Authority addressed the intentions of the Airport Authority in response to the concerns.  Discussion was held.  With four Council Members (Kruger, Billings, Clark, and Critser) voting in favor and one Council Member (Bishop) voting in opposition, the City Council approved a motion to direct the City Attorney to drawup a resolution for the next regular meeting to petition the District Court to have members of the Auburn Airport Authority removed pursuant to Nebraska Statute.
Weldon Slater addressed the City Council concerning the house burning letter signed by residents with regards to property located at 1213 9th Street.  The Mayor reported that the property has been identified by the Board of Health and has been scheduled for a controlled burn in the near future.
The City Council approved the finding and determining of the premises at 715 11th Street to contain or be a nuisance and ordered and directed the abatement and removal of such nuisance by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 20-12
The City Council approved a motion that upon recommendation of the KAB (Keep Auburn Beautiful committee) that the City proceed with the consideration of providing a grant or a free lot for the construction of housing units on vacant lots and place a notice in the newspaper requesting proposals from interested parties.  
CDBG #10-DTR-105 (Downtown Revitalization Phase II Commercial Rehabilitation) Drawdown No. 9 and the related claims were approved.
The Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Auburn and Amber Kinnaman associated with CDBG 10-DTR-105 Project #14 was approved.
The funding agreement with the Auburn Chamber of Commerce was approved by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 21-12.
The Agreement Renewal for Maintenance Agreement No. 51 between the Nebraska Department of Roads and the City of Auburn was approved.
The City Council approved the updated Section 125 Plan Adoption Agreement and Summary Plan Description
The following holidays were approved for 2013:  New Year’s Day (January 1), Memorial Day (May 27), Independence Day     (July 4), Labor Day (September 2), Veteran’s Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (November 28), Friday after Thanksgiving (November 29), Christmas Eve Afternoon (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25), and a Personal Day (*Choice with Dept. Approval).
Discussion was held regarding Law Enforcement options of replacing the city police chief or county wide coverage.
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.   
The City Council approved a motion to go into closed session for evaluation of the job performance of a person necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation and investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.  The Mayor restated the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session.  The City Council entered closed session at 8:46 p.m.  The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:04 p.m.  
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 - Dec. 20




City Council Proceedings
November 26, 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 November 26, 2012, at 7:00 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, 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”.  
After allowing for public comment and questions, discussion was held to consider contracting city law enforcement coverage through the County Sheriff’s Department or maintaining coverage through the City Police Department.  With four Council Members (Bishop, Critser, Holtzman, and Kruger voting in favor and two Council Members (Clark and Billings) voting in opposition, the City Council approved a motion to enter into an interlocal agreement with the  County of Nemaha and the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.
With five Council Members (Clark, Critser, Holtzman, Kruger, and Bishop) voting in favor and one Council Member (Billings) voting in opposition, the annual update amendments to the City Personnel Policy Manual were 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 - Dec. 20
ZNEZ

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2012
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on December 6, 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 8:00 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 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; George Levy
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the November 28, 2012 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the accounts payable claims as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann
Gary Lesoing, UNL Extension Educator visited with the board regarding the possible change of percentage of salary Nemaha County pays for the 4-H Assistant’s Salary and the shortage of $1,500.00 for salary for this budget year.  Currently Nemaha County pays 44.38% of this position’s salary and Lesoing indicated that the UNL would like to change the salary to 50% in the next budget year.  Lesoing indicated the FY 2012-2013 amount budgeted for salary could possible change by $1,500.00 additional.  
Landowner Mike Ely, tenants Chuck Hawley and John Hawley visited with the board regarding access to Ely’s isolated land in Section 15 T5N R14E.  Board recommended to Ely that the 2 parties involved resolve the issues among themselves.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopted Resolution 2011-44 authorizing the Chairman to sign Agreement for Cooperative use of Land Under the Interlocal Cooperative Act between the City of Auburn and Nemaha County for the Auburn Memorial Library Foundation Inc. on the new library addition.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to authorize the Chairman to sign a perpetual easement agreement to United States Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development for the Auburn Memorial Library Foundation for the construction of an addition to the library.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to authorize the Chairman to sign a Real Estate Mortgage in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Auburn Memorial Foundation Inc for the construction of the new library addition with U.S.D.A. Rural Development.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the Omaha Public Power District application #171, removal single phase and three phase overhead, install single phase overhead, west of Peru.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to begin direct depositing Nemaha County Employee wages starting February 1, 2013.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.

Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve a December 24, 2012 as a county holiday.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.    
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries     $33,183.74
Action Tech, se    1,011.98
Alamar Uniforms, su    93.15
American Recycling, se    1,542.65
Ameritas Life, ret    5,002.23
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Fmly Hlth, me se    148.00
Aub Newspaper, pub,su    1,087.01
Black Hills, ut    35.81
Bd Public Works, ut    4,144.30
Bob Barker, su    322.43
Bulldog Auto, pts    19.75
Cain, James, atty fe    715.00
Capital Bus, ma ag    268.72
Casey’s, fu    1,464.60
Caspers, B, el cst    31.94
Continental, su    582.73
Credit Manage, garn    267.24
D&D Comm, re    527.00
Des Moines St, su    34.70
Edwards Chem, su    466.38
Fankhauser, Allen, cont    4,266.67
Farmers Coop, fu    633.03
Haynes, M, el cst    31.94
Helms, R, reim    100.00
Hutton, W, se    100.00
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Kechely, S, el cst    22.50
Lesoing, Gary, mi    135.43
Lincoln Radiology, me se    37.00
Lynch’s, su    9.99
Martin, M, cont, pstg    1,776.25
Meyer, Jane, mi, pstg    339.76
Microfilm, se    123.00
Mid-American, su    222.23
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,353.41
NACO, du    1,170.21
Nem Co Clerk, hra    1,677.28
Nem Co Clk Dist Ct, fe    514.00
Nem Co Court, fe    267.00
Nem Co Hosp, me se    380.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    9,129.68
Nutsch-Fulton, mi    49.95
Oestmann, S, el cst    30.27
OPPD, ut    30.16
Otoe Co Court, se    17.15
Otoe Co Sheriff, se    104.31
Paper Tiger, se    35.00
Petersens, se    1,939.81
Protex Central, su    215.00
Quill, su    199.99
Richardson Co Sher, se    18.50
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    1,040.20
Sam’s, su    47.48
Seton, su    201.35
Shopko, su    62.74
Sunmart, su    110.81
Targets Online, su    95.00
The Cleaners, se    519.00
The Hartford, annt    100.00
Tiburon Finance, garn    148.04
US Bank, me,ldg,su    396.28
Verizon, se    471.88
Road
Salaries    $13,866.40
Ace Irrigation, culv    26,430.80
American Recycle, se    59.00
Ameritas Life, ret    2,079.99
Beards Salvage, su    434.08
Bd Public Works,ut    774.83
Bulldog Auto, pts, su    1,259.44
Cavalry Spv, garn    166.39
Eggers, su    364.76
Farmers Coop, fu,oil    16,730.15
Inland Truck, pts    54.45
Johnson Quik, ti re    12.94
Lawson Products, su    276.38
Martin Marietta, rk    3,619.24
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,171.85
NMC, pts    2,689.98
Sack Lumber, su    55.53
Schneider Ok, ti re    220.00
Tom’s Raditor, la    95.00
Village Nemaha, ut    63.00
Wick’s Trucks, pts    148.82
County Visitors
Aub Newspapers, pub    5.02
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,108.03
Ameritas Life, ret    201.70
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    514.14
Inheritance Tax
Nem Co Treas, trans    700,000.00
911 Emergency Service
American Tower, se    716.94
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adjourn at 11:37 a.m.
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 December 27, 2012 Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse, Auburn NE
Herald - Dec. 20




MINUTES OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on December 11, 2012 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on December 5, 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 called the meeting to order at 11:47 a.m.  Roll call: Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling, County Clerk Joyce Oakley.  Also present: Deputy County Assessor Tara Erickson.
Chairman Wittmann noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the November 28, 2012 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Deputy Assessor Erickson presented the following tax list corrections
#1211-42, parcel 640113965, Swisher Hygene, company did not return their personal property schedule to the office until November 26, 2012, added tax $33.80.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction for Swisher Hygene  in the amount of $33.80 added tax.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
#1211-43, 640058280, Wade Caspers, clerical error, property was mistakenly exempted from tax roll due to WRP easement, added tax $809.88.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction for Wade Caspers in the amount of $809.88 added tax.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
#1211-44, 640111726, Wade Caspers, clerical error, property was mistakenly exempted from tax roll due to WRP easement, added tax $93.26.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction for Wade Caspers in the amount of $93.26 added tax.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
#1211-45, 640111734, Wade Caspers, clerical error, property was mistakenly exempted from tax roll due to WRP easement, added tax $R105.74.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction for Wade Caspers in the amount of $110.44, added tax.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
#1211-46, 640113739, Quizinos, removing from tax list, taxes were accelerated in 2012 due to closing of business, deducted tax $151.66.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling, to approve tax list correction for Quizinos, deducted tax $151.66.  Roll call vote;  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
#1211-47, 640071481, Allison’s Pharmacy, removing from tax list, taxes were accelerated in 2012 due to closing of business, deducted tax $16.93.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling, to approve tax list correction for Allison’s Pharmacy, deducted tax $16.93.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
#1211-48, 640085148, Schneider OK Tire Inc., removing from tax roll, taxes were accelerated in 2012 due to business selling, deducted $294.12.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling, to approve tax list correction for Schneider OK Tire Inc., deducted tax $294.12.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to adjourn the meeting at 11:48 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, 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 - Dec. 20




Village of Brownville Town Board meeting
December 10, 2012
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Martin Hayes.  Board members present: Paul Fish, Martin Hansen, Bob Sailors and Jay Tallmon.  Also present Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer.
The Oath of Office was administered by Chairman Hayes to Fish and Hansen.
Election of officers were conducted.  Sailors nominated Tallmon for Chairman of the Board.  No second.  Fish nominated Hayes for Chairman, Tallmon seconded.  Nominations ceased.  Sailors and Hayes abstained from voting.  All yes votes.  Hayes will be the Chairman of the Board.
Sailors nominated Hansen as Vice Chairman of the Board.  Tallmon seconded.  Nominations ceased.  All yes votes.  Hansen will be Vice Chairman of the Board.
Hayes nominated Hansen as Water and Sewer Commissioner.  Sailors seconded.  Nominations ceased.  All yes votes.  Hansen will be the Water and Sewer Commissioner.
Fish nominated Tallmon for the Park Commissioner.  Hayes seconded.  Nominations ceased.  All yes votes.  Tallmon will be the Park Commissioner.
Fish nominated all the board members for Street Commissioner.  Hansen seconded.  Nominations ceased.  All yes votes.  All the Town Board members will serve as Street Commissioner.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Fish to approve the agenda as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Motion by Fish, seconded by Hansen to approve the minutes of the November 12 meeting as written.  Tallmon and Sailors abstain.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Financial report was reviewed.  Hansen moved that the financial report be accepted as presented.  Fish seconded.  All yes votes. Motion carried.  Tallmon would like the sales tax revenue included in the financial report.
The claims were reviewed.  Tallmon moved that the claims be paid as submitted.  Fish seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
General:
Salaries    476.98
Peggy Kuser    35.00
Auburn Newspapers    49.02
The Cleaners    8.00
BOPW    327.42
Region V SENDS    15.00
Farmers Cooperative    41.01
Windstream    148.16
Marty Hayes- reimbursement    237.17
Van Gundy Art & Sign    88.40
Glenn’s Corner market    139.75
General(fire & rescue):
BOPW    67.13
EMC Insurance    84.00
General(streets):
Salary    80.00
BOPW    889.65
Badger Body & Truck Eqp.    2,791.91
Martin Marietta Materials    625.39
BOPW    48.39
JEO Consulting Group    600.00
Eggers Bros.    24.82
Sewer:
Salary    90.00
BOPW    283.85
BOPW    390.21
NE Dept of Revenue    110.38
DHHS    129.00
U.S. Postal Service    31.50
Water:
Salary    227.64
BOPW    23.73
BOPW    144.71
NE Dept. of Revenue    234.34
Rural Water District    912.50
DHHS    29.00
U.S. Postal Service    159.00
UECO utility co.    843.34
Riverside Park:
BOPW    43.65
Opera House Project:
Paul Fish- reimbursement    297.14
Darnell Glass    174.79
Projects, Buildings and Equipment:
Jake Zimmerer and Evan Wickersham were present from JEO Consulting to present addendum no. 2 to preliminary engineering report for the wastewater system for the Village of Brownville.  The report has identified four locations for the lagoon.  The report gave the cost of pursuing each option.  
The Boards next step is to select one of the four sites so a survey and geotechnical investigation can be done to make sure the site is suitable for a lagoon.
Tallmon moved that the addendum no. 2 be accepted as presented.  Fish seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Wickersham will get in touch with the Village as to a time to tour the Village for street repair projects for 2013.
Fish discussed the need for a new sand/snowplow truck.  He has found two trucks that are dump trucks that might work for the Village.  Sailors offered to check out the truck with a mechanic.
Tallmon moved that if Sailors finds the truck satisfactory that he have the authority to purchase the truck for the Village.  Fish seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Tallmon reported that the Brownville sign funded by Preserve America is ready to be installed.
Action Business (old business):
None.
Discussion items and other Correspondence (new business):
Hansen moved that JEO Consulting Group be reappointed the Village Engineer for 2013.   Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Fish moved that Evan Wickersham be reappointed the Village Street Superintendent for 2013.   Tallmon seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Hayes said that a smoke test of the sewer system will take place on December 12, 2012.
Hansen said the water/sewer payment books for 2013 need to be printed and asked if the board wanted to leave the rates as they are now.  The books will be printed with the current rates.  The books will be mailed in January 2013.
Fish brought up the feasibility of annexing Cooper Nuclear.  The Village has lost the revenue of sales tax from Cooper Nuclear.  The only way to reestablish the revenue is to have Cooper Nuclear in the Village city limits.  Fish was instructed to contact the Village lawyer to see what needs to be done and the cost.
Adjournment:
Tallmon moved and Fish seconded that the meeting be adjourned.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 8:15 pm.
Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer
Herald - Dec. 20
ZNEZ

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD DECEMBER 10, 2012
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 10TH of December, 2012 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 12:00 p.m.  This meeting was held in open session as required by Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Chairman Hahn called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present –Glenn, Hahn, & Gulizia.  Member Wilson arrived at 12:02 p.m.
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 acknowledged the guests, Dottie Holliday, Mary Krueger, Ryan Jones, and Scott Kudrna.  Dottie Holliday offered thanks to Member Glenn & Member Kubik for their years of service.  Mary Krueger wanted to hear about agenda items 8 & 9.  Mrs. Krueger also addressed Member Glenn & Member Kubik’s service to the Board and stated that she appreciated the time they have devoted and thanked them for the service.
Ryan Jones addressed the Board regarding a bill received by the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $300 for materials to repair the Christmas Lights in Auburn.  Mr. Jones asked the Board to waive the bill.  As there was some question whether or not the “public funds” of the BPW could be used to pay for Christmas lights, the matter was taken under advisement for a decision to be made later.
General Manager David Hunter presented the Board with a proposed 2013 Holiday for the Board of Public Works.  GM Hunter noted that employees had requested July 5th as their “floating” holiday.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the proposed 2013 Holiday Schedule for the BPW.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter informed the Board that the Employee Recognition Dinner was being planned for January 26, 2013 at the Arbor Manor.
GM Hunter informed the Board that the annual employee “Pig Out” Day would be held on December 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. and that Board Members were welcome to attend and bring a covered dish.
GM Hunter notified the Board that health insurance quotes were received late last week.  GM Hunter stated that the Health Insurance Committee would be meeting on Wednesday, December 12th.
GM Hunter reported to the Board that the WWTP had worked with Conagra on processing food waste from their food processing plant in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  GM Hunter stated that the process worked fine until a load of mostly solids was received from the plant.  GM Hunter and WW Manager Swanson will continue to evaluate how to resolve the issues presented and are open to pursue other revenue opportunities for the Wastewater Department.
A letter was received from the USDA approved the BPW for the USDA Rural Economic Development Grant Program.  GM Hunter stated that the next steps involved would be to get a countywide committee together and have them educated on the program by Troy Wegner of the NMPP so that everyone would learn what possibilities were available as part of the program.
GM Hunter presented to the Board proposed Water and Wastewater Rates based on the 3% increase that was discussed at the November Meeting.  Chairman Hahn stated that the proposed rate increases would be tabled until the Eriksen litigation and the closing of the Water Plant Loan were resolved.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks presented to the Board a report of the 2012 accounts sent to collection.  AFM Sierks asked the Board to approve the report.  Member Glenn made a motion to accept the report on uncollectible accounts for 2012.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  .  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks presented a quarterly lien request to the Board for water and sewer liens and asked that they be approved for submission to the City Council for final approval and filing.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the water and sewer lien.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  .  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
On Financial:  
AFM Sierks presented the Board with all the normal reports regarding financial, and asked for any questions regarding the financial reports.  AFM Sierks also reported on that the CD’s that had matured in December had been rewritten per previous instructions.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve financial.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  .  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #15.  Motion was moved by Member Gulizia, seconded by Member Wilson, 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 November 2012:
DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL            35,032.99
DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL            34,277.60
NDOR - Sales Tax    27,101.98
BCBS    19,614.74
IRS    11,180.80
IRS    10,902.08
Ameritas    6,186.81
Ameritas    6,178.57
NDOR W/H    3,460.71
CNB    1,721.27
CNB    1,721.27
Standard Life    1,488.81
Constellation Energy    1,456.86
Auburn Postmaster    1,001.64
Cobra Payment    926.60
Auburn Chamber Of Commerce            480.00
Windstream    438.49
AFLAC    410.88
Returned ACH    207.88
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pa            207.42
NSF check    180.00
Black Hills Energy    167.35
Windstream    115.45
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay            103.71
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pa    
103.71
Postage Pd to Hasler    100.00
Account Not Found ACH    52.58
Postage Pd to Hasler    50.00
Postage Pd to Hasler    50.00
ACH Fees Direct Pay - Payroll    25.00
ACH Fees Direct Pay - Payroll    10.00
ACH Fees Direct Pay - Payroll    10.00
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
Action Technology    1,055.00
Altec    61.73
American Safety    53.85
American Recycling    74.00
County Publications    256.79
Beard’s Salvage    150.11
BPW    15,653.27
Bulldog Auto Parts    242.77
Caselle    1,205.00
City Of Auburn    8,904.34
D.R. Thomas    373.82
Concrete Industries    437.98
First Wireless    290.75
Dakota Supply Group    1,863.90
Dugan Business Forms    525.73
Dutton-Lainson Co    1,640.10
Eggers Brothers    525.94
Credit Information Services    80.00
First Bank Card Center    1,601.83
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,663.93
Glenn’s Corner Market    106.62
Hach Chemical CO    1,317.81
Hawkins    55.00
DHHS    226.00
Husker Electric    4,283.79
Kriz-Davis Co    5,191.22
Lawson Products    168.82
Lincoln Winwater    1,019.08
Lynch Hardware    77.45
McMaster-Carr Supply CO    442.88
Mid Con Systems    508.74
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE    2,130.72
NPPD    156,205.62
Nemaha County Clerk    39.00
Northern Safety Co    85.85
Olsson Associates    1,631.26
OPPD    8,820.62
Omaha Slings    351.06
Orscheln    204.98
Sack Lumber    209.14
NDEQ - Fiscal Services    122,828.35
Nebraska State Fire Marshall    240.00
HHS-State of NE    990.78
Sunmart    11.82
T & R Electric    4,452.00
US Cellular    163.79
HireRight Solutions    153.25
UPS    70.49
Vermeer Equipment    91.35
Water Engineering    418.37
WAPA    32,806.77
Knippelmier, Kurt    180.59
Willco    139.46
S.E.N.C.A.    180.13
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Amsan    61.08
Capital Business Systems    191.49
BTE Corporation    2,750.00
River Valley Memorials    128.00
Specter Instruments    395.00
Hasler    94.30
Filter Care    75.35
Midco Supply Co    178.74
Paramount Linen & Uniform    1,005.28
Nemaha Truck Repair    221.52
Shopko    44.70
Tallman Equipment    1,799.17
Auburn Discount Liquor    492.00
Davis, Harold    259.90
Pucci, Gustavo    121.95
Auburn Public Schools    31,113.60
Andersen, Paul & Sherry    327.47
Campbell, Dale    224.57
Maulding, Barbara    219.20
Bustos Jr., Antonio    208.66
Petersen, Anthony    233.08
Chowning, Mike    257.28
Paredes, Adolfo    300.00
Allied Surveying & Mapping            4,420.42
Avery, Thomas    114.44
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $527,000 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 November 2012 in the amount of $19,343.05.
Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Wilson, seconded by Member Kubik, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $106.62.  Roll call: those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Reports:  Eriksen Construction, Hwy 136 Project, P Street Culvert, Water Department, Electric Department, 2013 Budget, and Power Plant.
Chairman Hahn recognized Doug Glenn for 12 years of service to the Board and Mark Kubik for 4 years of service to the Board.  Their sacrifice of time and the dedication that they showed during their tenure is greatly appreciated.
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 January 14th at the hour of 12:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & 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 December 10, 2012 meeting; all of the subjects acted upon in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and available for public inspection at the Office of the Board; such subjects were contained in the agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; the said minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body, all in accordance with Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public in and for the State of Nebraska.    
My Commission Expires June 15, 2014.
Herald - Dec. 20              ZNEZ