MINUTES OF THE ESU#4
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2013
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of January:
General Fund    $64,036.67
Payroll    $355,120.21
NCECBVI    $45,944.76
Federal Programs    $28,434.26
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, February 11, 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 - Jan. 24




Minutes of the nemaha county commissioner meeting
January 17, 2013
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on, January 17, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a work session.  Notice of meeting posted at the Nemaha County Courthouse, Carson National Bank and Auburn State Bank on January 10, 2013.
Chairman Bob Hutton called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Present for the work session were:  Commissioners Dennis Wittmann, Bob Hutton, Marvin Bohling and Deputy County Clerk Diane Johnson.
Board reviewed the applications for the position of the custodian and asked the County Clerk Oakley to set interview times for selected applicants.  
County Clerk Oakley arrived at 1:30 p.m.
Chairman Hutton declared the work session adjourned at 2:45 p.m.  No action was taken by the  board at the work session.
Bob Hutton, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - Jan. 24




PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a Six Year Road and Street Plan for the Village of Johnson, Nebraska as required by NEB. REV. STAT. Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. has been recommended for approval by the Chairman and Village Board of Trustees, and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 4th day of February, 2013 beginning at 6:00 P.M., at the Village Office at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
Carol Woerlen
Village Clerk
Herald - Jan. 24




PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a Six Year Road and Street Plan for the Village of Brownville, Nebraska as required by NEB. REV. STAT. Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. has been recommended for approval by the Chairman and Village Board of Trustees, and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 11th day of February, 2013 beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Village Hall at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
Kay Fish
Village Clerk
Brownville, NE
Herald - Jan. 24




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD
OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD OF
EDUCATION MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2013 – 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE
Members Present: Darren Oestmann, President, Keith Bohling, Vice-President, David Bohling, Secretary, Steve Clark, Arlen Grotrian, Lonnie Neddenriep.
Also Present: Jeff Koehler, Superintendent, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Jelayne Clark & Children, Steve Clark, Jan Gerdes, Irene Seeba, Sarah Wenzl.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Superintendent’s Office at 7:30 p.m. by President Darren Oestmann.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Clark, here; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.  Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted, and it was noted that the Open Meeting Law was posted on the south wall.
Steve Clark took the Oath of Office as newly elected Board of Education Member.
Mr. Koehler chaired the meeting for the purpose of election of Board of Education President for calendar year 2013.  Darren Oestmann was nominated for the Office of Board President.  There being no other nominations, it was declared that Darren Oestmann be elected Board of Education President by acclamation.  Superintendent Koehler turned the chair over to President Oestmann.
Keith Bohling was nominated for the Office of Board of Education Vice-President.    There being no other nominations, it was declared that Keith Bohling be elected Board of Education Vice-President by acclamation.
David Bohling was nominated for the Office of Board of Education Secretary.  There being no other nominations, it was declared that David Bohling be elected Board of Education Secretary by  acclamation.
Joetta Sims was nominated to serve as Board of Education Treasurer.  There being no other nominations, it was declared that Joetta Sims be elected Board of Education Treasurer by acclamation.  
President Oestmann appointed the following committees:
Americanism – David Bohling and *Keith Bohling
Curriculum –*Steve Clark and Darren Oestmann
Transportation –  *Arlen Grotrian and Steve Clark  
Building & Grounds – Keith Bohling, David Bohling, and *Lonnie Neddenriep
Negotiations –  *Arlen Grotrian,  Darren Oestmann, and Lonnie Neddenriep
*Denotes Chairperson
Keith Bohling explained that Agenda Item XV needed to be amended to be a two-part motion for appointing Foundation Board of Director members to three-year terms.  Moved by Steve Clark to accept the agenda as amended.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Continuation of January 14, 2013 Official Board Minutes
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to correct the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, December 10, 2012 to delete the motion to return from executive session to regular session as pointed out by Steve Clark to be inaccurate and unnecessary since no motions can be made from executive session.  Seconded by Steve Clark.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $44,732.44 from the General Fund.  Seconded by Steve Clark.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Flex One    $84.00
Card Services    $24.13
Seminole Retail Energy Services, LLC    $2,232.12
Verizon Wireless    $161.16
Windstream    $469.70
First Bankcard    $347.09
Board of Public Works    $3,032.55
A1 Locksmith    $254.49
Accro USA LLC    $2,250.00
Alfax Wholesale Furniture, LLC            $639.80
American Recycling & Sanitation            $292.00
Apple INC    $1,128.00
Auburn Family Health Center            $220.00
Auburn Newspapers    $63.21
Beard’s Salvage    $52.00
Sandra Behrends    $25.84
Lori S. Broady    $40.00
Capital Business Systems, INC            $1,299.34
Casey Agency    $150.00
Cash-Wa Distributing    $197.92
E.S.U. No. 6    $421.17
Eggers Brothers, INC    $3.48
First Bankcard    $1,647.84
First Bankcard    $8.78
J-B Reimburse Acct    $529.86
Johnson County Clerk    $50.00
Johnson Grocery    $4.99
Johnson Quik Stop    $2,392.06
Lueder’s Petroleum Inc    $3,441.79
Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts    $28.96
Madison National Life Insurance            $559.43
Mary Malcolm    $384.00
NCSA    $100.00
Otoe County Clerk    $50.00
PRTS, LLC    $356.05
RAM Exterminators, Inc    $50.00
Read To Them, Inc    $540.00
Deeann Richardson    $650.40
Schwarz Paper Company    $543.20
Sterling Public Schools    $14,365.75
Sunmart #728    $37.02
The Thompson Co    $456.54
Tigerdirect, Inc    $370.18
Unite Private Networks, LLC            $1,818.15
Wagner’s Feed Store    $71.82
Westside Community Schools            $1,125.00
AS Central Services    $222.15
Edwards Chemicals, Inc    $511.99
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc    $181.49
Nemaha County Clerk    $125.08
Quill Corporation    $265.13
Richardson County Clerk    $76.39
Schmitt Music Company    $38.00
Watts Up    $342.39
Total without Voids    $44,732.44
The Principal’s written report included information regarding the class schedule for second semester.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that pre-registration for classes for the 2013-2014 school term will be completed later in the spring.  She noted that students are enrolling in the early entry program through Peru State College for dual credit courses by February 1.  Chris Moyer from the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office will conduct the D.A.R.E. program for sixth grade students beginning January 28 with funding provided by the Joel Smith Family and NADAA.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that Johnson-Brock has two student teachers second semester, Garrett Collin from Wayne State College with Tim Newman in Physical Education; and Sarah Mathewson from Peru State College with Tera Stutheit in high school English.
In the Superintendent’s report, Mr. Koehler noted that Sarah Wenzl was in attendance as the Student Council representative.  He noted that Mrs. Kelsay was attending the Pioneer Conference Instrumental Music Clinic Concert at Lourdes Central Catholic this evening.  Enrollment figures for beginning of second semester were listed by grade, with a total of 275.  Discussion was held regarding safety protocol and policies for emergency situations.  The Annual Report was provided as part of the agenda, and Mr. Koehler reported it would be posted on the district’s web site.  Mr. Koehler reviewed a list of web sites of importance to Board of Education members.  A list of previously discussed projects was given to Board members, and Mr. Koehler asked each member to rank the top three issues on the list.  Mr. Koehler reported that the NDE Nutrition Services had reviewed and approved the menus and worksheets submitted by the lunch staff, which will result in an additional $.06 reimbursement per meal served.  Mr. Koehler commended the lunch staff for accomplishing this task so quickly.  Keith Bohling inquired about the second grade classroom since the second teacher was hired.  Keith also suggested it might be helpful to Steve Clark as a new Board member if the Board would tour the facilities together.  This will be done in conjunction with the February meeting.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the second and final reading of updated Board Policies 3000-3034, deleting 3027 as a duplication of 3021.  Seconded by Steve Clark.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to approve the first reading of updated Board Policies 4000-4052.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Discussion was held regarding the policy concerning non-teaching staff members being eligible to serve on the Board of Education.  Decision will be made at the February meeting before voting on the second and final reading.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the summer driver education tuition rate of $240 per student for summer 2013.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to approve a contract with Tim Newman for summer driver education instruction at a rate of $150 per student.  Seconded by Steve Clark.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Continuation of January 14, 2013 Official Board Minutes
The matter of purchasing a new bus was tabled until the February meeting.
Moved by Steve Clark to appoint Mike Casey and Bruce Sohnholz to three-year terms on the Johnson-Brock Foundation Board of Directors for the years 2011-2014; and to appoint Will Behrends, Keith Bohling, and Amy Oestmann to three year terms for the years 2012-2015.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  D. Bohling, aye; K. Bohling, abstain; Clark, aye; Grotrian, aye; Neddenriep, aye; Oestmann, aye.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to enter into executive session to protect public interest and prevent needless injury to reputation of an individual at 8:40 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board returned to regular session at 9:00 p.m.  
Moved by David Bohling to adjourn the regularly scheduled January Board of Education meeting at 9:02 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be February 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Herald - Jan. 24




PUBLIC NOTICE
The Prairie Union Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Shubert Library. Bids are being received for mowing the cemetary for 2013. Send bids to Richard Oliver of Shubert prior to meeting date.
Herald- Jan 24, 31




PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging will conduct a Public Hearing on February 22, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., at 1901 Court Street, Beatrice, Nebraska 68310. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment concerning waivers for direct service delivery of Transportation, In-Home Services (Handyman/Housekeeper/Personal Care/Respite) and Senior Center Meals. BRAAA provides these services directly to assure an adequate supply of services. Comments/proposals will also be received from interested entities for the provision of the above services. Comments received will be submitted to the State Unit on Aging, Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
Larry Ossowski
Director
Herald- Jan 24, Feb 7




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
MEETING OF MEMBERS
The annual meeting of the members of the German Mutual Insurance Association of Nebraska will be held at the Arbor Manor, 1617 Central Ave., Auburn, Nebraska, on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at one o’clock (1:00 p.m.) for the purpose of election of two Directors and review of the prior year’s business. A light lunch will be served prior to the meeting beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Clint Swanson
Secretary
Herald- Jan 24




NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE
OF ORGANIZATION OF BCOM SOLUTIONS, LLC
This Certificate of Organization is being executed by the undersigned for the purpose of forming a limited liability company pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The undersigned, being duly authorized to execute and file this Certificate of Organization, does hereby certify as follows:
1. The name of the limited liability company is BCom Solutions, LLC (the Company)
2. The street and mailing address of the Company’s intial designated office in the State of Nebraska is 617 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305.
3. The company shall engage in and have the power to do any lawful business, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.
4. The company commenced existence as of the filing of its Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 8, 2013 with the affairs of the compnay to be managed by its members pursuant to its operating agreement.
5. The name and street and mailing address of the Company’s intial agent of service of process at such address  is: Brent M. Comstock, 617 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305
Brent M. Comstock
Registered Agent and Member
617 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Ferneau Law Office
Thomas E. Ferneau #11274
916 Central Avenue
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-5009
Herald- Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7




NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Peru Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Commission currently has a vacancy on the Board and will be accepting applications for an individual interested in serving as a member.  Letters of interest will be accepted until the position is filled and should be submitted to the Peru City Office at P.O. Box 369, Peru, NE  68421.   
If you should have any questions, please feel free to call the Peru City Office at 402-872-6685.
Herald - Jan. 24, 31




NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS REQUEST FOR PERU STATE ADVANCEMENT, INC.
Notice is hereby given as follows:
1. Peru State Advancement, INC., A Nebraskan non-profit corporation, has been dissolved effective December 31, 2012.
2. That all debts and claims known to Peru State Advancement, INC., have been paid in full.
3. Pursuant to 21-19, 136 of the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act all those with claims against Peru State Advancement, INC., should present said claims in writing to the corporation setting forth in said claim, the name and address of the claimant, the amount of the claim and a detailed itemization and description of the basis for the claim. All claims should be mailed to Peru State Advancement, INC., P.O. Box 10, Peru, Nebraska, 68421.
4. All claims against Peru State Advancement, INC., shall be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.
Peru State Advancement, INC.
By: John Chaney, President
Its Attorneys:
Richard L. Halbert, #11659
Michael R. Dunn, #16825
Christopher C. Halbert, #22609
Halbert, Dunn, & Halbert, L.L.C.
Attorneys at Law
111 East 17th Street
Falls City, Nebraska 68355-0447
402-245-4486
Herald - Jan. 10, 17, 24
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PERU STATE ADVANCEMENT, INC.
Pursuant to the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act, the undersigned corporation hereby publishes notice of its voluntary dissolution. The dissolution of the corporation is effective December 31, 2012, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the corporation on November 16, 2012. All debts, obligation, and liabilities of the corporation have been paid and discharged. John Chaney, President of the corporation, is the person who is to manage the affairs and distribute the assets of the corporation.
Peru State Advancement, INC.
John Chaney, President
Its Attorneys:
Richard L. Halbert, #11659
Michael R. Dunn, #16825
Christopher C. Halbert, #22609
Halbert, Dunn, & Halbert, L.L.C.
Attorneys at Law
111 East 17th Street
Falls City, Nebraska 68355-0447
402-245-4486
Herald - Jan. 10, 17, 24




NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TOTAL ACRES FARMS, LLC.
Notice is hereby given that Total Acres Farms, LLC., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the registered office of the Company is 1415 14th Street, Auburn, Nebraska, 68305. The general nature of  the business to be transacted by the company is and all lawful activities for which a limited Company commenced its existence on December 29th, 2012 and its duration is perpetual. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its managing member, John D. Fentiman, 1415 14th Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305.
Burr & Associates LLC
995 12th Street
Syracuse, NE 68446
Herald - Jan. 10, 17, 24




NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. 1. The name of the company is Bernard Real Estate and Auction Company, LLC. 2. The designated office of the company is 1202 J. Street, Auburn, Nebraska, 68305. 3. The company shall engage in and have the power to do any lawful acts concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of  the State of Nebraska, including but not limited to engaging in real estate sales, management, and auctioneering services.  4. The company commenced existence as of the filing of its Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 28, 2012. 5. The affairs of the company will be managed by its members pursuant to its operating agreement. Member and Registered Agent Theodore (Ted) S. Bernard, 1202 J. Street, Auburn, Nebraska, 68305.
Ligouri Law Office
Angelo M. Ligouri #22926
1118 15th Street
PO Box 99
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
402-274-5484
Herald - Jan. 10, 17, 24




NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA
COUNTY, NEBRASKA
ESTATE OF DALLAS R. BREHM
ESTATE NO. PR12-46
Notice is hereby given that on December 31st, 2012, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Michelle R. Mathiesen, whose address is 606 Pioneer Road, Papillion, NE 68046 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate. Creditors of the Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before March 11, 2013, or forever be barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Albert G. Fuller, 311405
FULLER LAW OFFICE
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-4321
Herald - Jan. 10, 17, 24




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 February 8, 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
Herald - Dec. 27, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24




NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA
COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of  MINNIE A. HARMS
Estate No. PR13-1
Notice is hereby given that on January 7th, 2013, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Allan L. Harms, whose address is 5040 Oak Valley Dr., Cedar Rapids, IA 52411-7824, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the estate. Creditors of the Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before March 18, 2013, or forever be barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
Fuller Law Office
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-4321
Herald- Jan. 17, 24, 31

MINUTES OF School
District #29 Board of
Education Regular Meeting
January 14, 2013 at 05:30PM
Board of Education Meeting Room (#104)
APS Central Office
1713 J Street
Auburn, NE
*. 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
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Bob Hemmingsen           Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. Excuse Absent Board Members  
*. Adjournment  
*. Meeting Reconvenes:   
*. Oath of Office to New Board Member (Troy Wynn)  
*. School Board member week (Jan. 20 -26)  
*. Recognition of Past President, Bob Hemmingsen  
*. Superintendent assumes the role of Temporary Chairman  
Motion Passed:  “I moved that Superintendent Kevin Reiman be appointed as temporary Chairman for the election of President for the 2013 school year,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. Election of Board President  
Motion Passed:  “I move to nominate Beth Kernes Krause for school board president for 2013,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. New Board President assumes control of the meeting  
*. Election of Board Vice President  
Motion Passed:   “I move to nominate Mike Zaruba for Vice President for the school board for 2013,” passed with a motion by JaNay Oestmann and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. Election of Board Secretary  
Motion Passed:  “I move to nominate Kevin Reiman, superintendent, for the office of secretary,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. Election of Board Treasurer  
Motion Passed:  “I move to nominate Elaine Bray for the office of treasurer,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Troy Wynn.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. Recognition of Visitors  
Elaine Hansen gave a presentation on the Teammates program.
*.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 JaNay Oestmann and a second by Barb Billesbach.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
CHECKS FOR PAYMENT    
January 14, 2013    
Payable To    Amount
A.A. Horwath    499.28
Abilitations    85.84
AdvancED    725.00
Americom     150.00
American Recycling     566.00
AmSan    3,941.05
Apple Computers    5,009.96
Arden A. Nitz    390.91
Auburn COC    85.00
Auburn Family Health     220.00
Auburn Newspaper    130.62
Auburn Plumbing     8.96
Blue Cross/Blue Shield    98,034.29
Bohl Plumbing     40.87
Board Of Public Works    12,814.25
Bulldog Auto Parts    399.63
Cambium Learning    180.83
Casey’s     437.93
Cash-Wa Distributing    164.45
Cenex    4,185.86
Wayne Chase    55.44
College Board    325.00
The Cornhusker    698.00
Craig Resources    4,503.50
Dakota Leasing     3,062.01
Dick Blick    189.84
Dist. 29 Empl Ben Fund    191.35
Dis 29 G F Misc. Exp    2,901.37
Dist 29 Lunch Fund    20,272.80
Eggers Bros    3.41
El Portal     864.64
Esu #4    15.00
ESU #6    421.17
ESU Coord. Council    500.00
Farmers Cooperative    112.70
Follett Library Book     348.41
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA.    143.78
Nancy Fuller    40.00
Gilbert Service    201.75
Glenn’s Corner Market    662.91
Vernon Golladay    169.80
Goodwin Tucker     8,697.55
GovConnection    2,700.48
Graybill Tire     477.47
Guardian    482.21
Haan Crafts    30.00
H. P.Company    599.00
Hometown Brand Appl.    475.97
Houghton Mifflin     313.20
ID ville    362.53
Inland Truck Parts    887.71
Johnstone Supply    277.45
Kathy Jones    63.31
Kiner Supply     225.94
KNCY    426.30
Cathy Krieger    7.48
Amy Kroll    40.00
Julie Lambert    69.50
Learning Focused    220.00
Michelle Leslie    40.00
Lincoln Public Schools    3,402.50
Lynch’s Hardware    101.60
Mary Malcolm    3,387.50
Matheson-Linweld    47.68
Chris McNeely    7.50
Mellage Truck    489.57
Menards    37.26
Meyer - Earp     88.48
Midwest Distributing     61.44
Mushroom Cloud    149.99
National Ins Serv    1,585.41
NCoSA    120.00
NCSA    100.00
Neb Assoc for  Gifted    350.00
Nebraska Air Filter    920.16
Needles I     160.00
Nebraska Snow Equip    51.88
Neb Ctr/vis Imp    6,800.00
OK Tire    65.00
ORSCHELN    48.03
Pepper & Son    62.50
P,G,H & G    70.00
PRTS    2,693.36
Pizza Hut    100.58
Sharon Pollard    40.00
Andrea Powers    10.13
Providence Canines    393.13
Quill    84.07
Rademacher Pest     85.00
Region V     902.70
Kevin Reiman    594.55
Sack Lumber    213.05
Schmitt Music     58.00
School Specialty    339.43
Security Services    35.00
Seminole Energy    3,139.43
Sexauer    307.10
Shell Fleet Plus    150.85
Shopko    12.98
Softchoice Corp    85.72
SRA/Mcgraw Hill    1,159.64
Subway    85.75
Sunmart    59.08
Teaching Made Easier    99.00
Thawte Inc.    719.00
Tri-State Office Prod    59.70
U-Save Pharmacy    4.79
Unite Private Networks    510.00
US Bank    561.99
US TelePunch    69.19
Verizon Wireless    291.05
Voss Lighting    1,606.18
Kevin Walker    40.00
Samantha Wehenkel    48.00
Wilson Electric    2,632.03
World Book    418.55
Total Payments    215,865.24
*.B. Financial Reports  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the monthly financial reports be approved as presented/amended,” passed with a motion by JaNay Oestmann and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.C. Budget, Finance & Claims Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Building, Grounds & Transportation Committee  
*.A. Consider bid from Mobility Motoring for the purchase of a 2013 Rear Entry ADA Van at a cost not to exceed $38,950.  
Motion Passed:  “I move hat the board accept the bid from Mobility Motoring for the purchase of a 2013 Rear Entry ADA Van at a cost not to exceed $38,950,” passed with a motion by Mike Zaruba and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Building, Grounds & Transportation Report (Discuss Only)  
*. Human Resources & Planning Committee  
*.A. National School Counselor Week  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the board approve the Proclamation for National School Counselor Week as presented,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Human Resources & Planning Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Policy, Curriculum & Americanism Committee  
*.A. Approve the 2012/13 Multicultural Report  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve the 2012/13 Multicultural Report as presented,” passed with a motion by Barb Billesbach and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Policy, Curriculum, & Americanism Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Administration’s Reports  
Discussion:
Written and/or discuss only.
*. Miscellaneous  
Discussion:
A. Thank you notes & correspondence
B. Appointment of 2013 Board Committees
C.  NASB Legislative Issues Conference January 13-14, 2013 in Lincoln
D.  2013 Education Forum February 4-5, 2013, in Kearney
*. Executive Session  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board enter closed session at 6:07 p.m. to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation to protect the reputation of personnel to be discussed. passed with a motion by Mike Zaruba and a second by JaNay Oestmann.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.A. Superintendent Evaluation  
Board left closed session at 8:29 p.m.
*. Adjournment  
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at  8:32 pm.
Beth Kernes Krause, President
Kevin Reiman, Superintendent
Herald - Jan. 24




City Council Proceedings
December 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 December 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, Clark, Critser, Holtzman, and Kruger. Absent:  Bishop.  
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 November 13, 2012 and November 26, 2012 meeting’s minutes as written.
The City Council approved the financial report.
The following November claims were presented before the Council for ratification: American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-757.60; Auburn State Bank, Bond Payment-6108.75; Black Hills Energy, Ut-32.97;   Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-9731.51; Board of Public Works, Ut-3133.30; Cline Williams Law Firm, Se-84.00; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-63.70; Nemaha County District Court, Fe-82.00; Nemaha County Clerk, Fe-10.50; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; The Standard, Ins-351.16;  Time Warner Cable, Se-322.14; United States Post Office, Se-28.00; Verizon, Se-52.16; Windstream, Ut-98.53; Wright Express, Su-3204.44.  The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC Inc., Se-81.25; Action Technology Services Inc., Se-53.25; Amazon, Bk-306.79; American Legal Publishing, Se-250.00; Angelo Ligouri, Se-3691.48; Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Inv-2000.00; Auburn Family Health Center, Se-148.00; Auburn Fire Department, Reim-3395.98; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-71.00; Auburn Newspapers, Se-152.92; Auburn Senior Center Inc., Reim-106.99; Baker & Taylor, AV-337.88; Board of Public Works, Maint-312.91; Bowman Equipment & Repair, Se-100.00; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-201.72; Casey Agency Inc., Bond-1066.00; Center Point Large Print, Bk-650.17; Demco, Su-144.47; Eakes Office Plus, Su-624.86; Eric Adams, Reim-23.28; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-40.00; Follett Software Co, Su-89.48; Food Network Magazine, Sub-19.97; Fry & Associates Inc., Equip-719.00; Gilbert Services, Se-49.99; Grimms Gardens, Se-599.86; Heartland Center for Leadership, Reg-150.00; Heartland Seating Inc., Keno Community Betterment Ex-30,000.00; Heath Christiansen, Se-1700.00; Heiman Fire Equipment, Equip-1039.07; J.P. Cooke Co., Su-66.45; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-7565.00; Kapco, Su-72.24; Kristine Gill, Reim-749.67; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-212.92; Lynn Peavey Company, Su-125.55; Mary Kruger, Su-29.10; Massman Nelson Reinig PC, Se-10,250.00; Mellage Truck & Tractor, Se-2525.19; Miracle Mud Jacking Co., Se-5025.00; Mongan Painting Co., Se-342.00; Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Se-350.00; Nemaha County Register of Deeds, Se-20.00; OCLC Inc., Sub-48.67; Omaha World Herald, Sub-110.24; Global Guns & Hunting Inc., Equip-Su-1636.04; Oriental Trading Co. Inc., Su-70.74; Card Services (Orscheln), Su-346.35; Petersens Auto Repair, Se-726.77; Pioneer Awards & Special Occasions, Se-30.00; Roger Meyer, Reim-13.29; Rose Equipment Inc., Su-3209.36; Sack Lumber Co., Su-7.99; Stutheit Implement Co., Su-154.31; Tri-State Office Products, Su-194.98; U.S. Postal Service, Se-44.00; Xerox Corporation, Se-Su-267.48.
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 $81.25.  
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 being no further old business, the meeting adjourned Sine Die and reconvened for the conduction of new business in the presence of the recently elected City Council Members.
The City Clerk read the certified election results from the Nemaha County Clerk and administered the oath of office to the newly elected Council Members.  The City Council Meeting reconvened and upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Shawn Clark, Tom Clark, Holtzman, Janssen, and Jeanneret.  Absent:  No one.
Larry Holtzman was elected Council President.
The City Council Standing Committee appointments and Annual Appointments were confirmed.
Corporate Authorization Resolutions designating the Mayor, Council President, City Treasurer and City Clerk as the authorized signers for all the City bank accounts held at Auburn State Bank was approved and for the two keno operating accounts (only those two accounts) that the Keno Operator and his designated representatives also be designated as authorized signers.
There weren’t any requests to attend meetings.
Following the public hearing, the 2013 Board of Public Works Proprietary Function Budget was approved as presented.
With five Council Members (Billings, Tom Clark, Holtzman, Janssen, and Jeanneret) voting in favor and one Council Member (Shawn Clark) voting in opposition, the City Council approved the expenditure of $10,000 of keno funds for Scotty’s Garden.
The policy for assigning addresses to properties was approved.
With five Council Members (Tom Clark, Holtzman, Janssen, Jeanneret, and Shawn Clark) voting in favor and one Council Member (Billings) voting in opposition, the proposal submitted by Region V Services SENDS to clean bathrooms in the city parks next summer was approved.
The agreement between the City of Auburn and the County of Nemaha for cooperative use of land under the Interlocal Cooperative Act was approved.
The Lease Purchase Agreement between the City and the Library Foundation with regards to the library building was approved.
The Chief Elected Official was authorized to execute the NDED (Nebraska Department of Economic Development) Contract and all necessary documents for CDBG Grant #12-HO-6044  (Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Project) by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 22-12.
The Chief Elected Official was authorized to execute the General Administration Contract with SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District) for CDBG Grant #12-HO-6044 (Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Project) by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 23-12.
The Revised Housing Program Income ReUse Plan was approved.
The Revised Housing Program Guidelines were approved.
No action was taken on the proposed resolution to petition to have members of the Auburn Airport Authority removed pursuant to Nebraska Statute.
The City Council confirmed the following appointments/reappointments to the Parks & Pool Committee:  Kevin Walker, Ron Jones, Linda Ellison, Frank Critser, Matt Hug, Shawn Clark, and Troy Wynn.
With six Council Members (Janssen, Jeanneret, Billings, Shawn Clark, Tom Clark, and Holtzman) voting “NAY” and no Council Members voting “YEA”, the appointment of Mitch Bishop and Jim Oestmann II were not confirmed.  
The reappointment of Auburn Newspapers as the official newspaper was confirmed by the City Council.  
Reports were given by the following department heads:  street department, fire department, police department, library, and City Treasurer.  
The following committees provided reports:  Street, Economic Development, 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 - Jan. 24




City Council Proceedings
December 17, 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 December 17, 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, Shawn Clark, Tom Clark, Holtzman, Janssen and Jeanneret.  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”.  
Discussion was held regarding the proposed health insurance program through Assurant.  Following discussion, the City Council approved the proposed health insurance program.
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 - Jan. 24




Village of Brownville Town Board Meeting
January 14, 2013
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Martin Hayes.  Board members present:  Paul Fish, Bob Sailors, Jay Tallmon and Martin Hansen.  Also present, Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer.
Motion by Tallmon, seconded by Sailors to approve the agenda as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Fish to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2012 meeting as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Financial report was reviewed.  Fish moved that the financial report be accepted as printed.  Hansen seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
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    65.79
The Cleaners    64.00
BOPW    410.87
Region V SENDS    30.00
Windstream    147.83
U.S. Postal Service    45.00
Nemaha County County Clerk    50.00
General (fire & rescue):
BOPW    60.99
Farmers Cooperative    6.45
Eggers Bros.    94.18
General(streets):
Salary    360.00
BOPW    853.99
Badger Body & Truck    407.30
Eggers Bros    94.17
Farmers Cooperative    367.13
Lewis Implement    187.00
Sewer:
Salary    170.00
BOPW    226.11
BOPW    592.42
NE Dept. of Revenue    145.36
DHHS    236.00
NE Rural Water Association    660.00
JEO Consulting Group    1,451.75
Water:
Salary    227.64
BOPW    28.03
BOPW    119.40
NE Dept. of Revenue    170.22
Rural Water District    727.50
DHHS    28.00
U.S. Postal Service    56.00
One Call Concepts    1.10
Riverside Park:
BOPW    43.65
Projects, Buildings and Equipment:
The proposed wastewater facility was discussed.  The soil tests for the placement of the lagoons is the next priority. A discussion was held with the landowner of the preferred site.  The landowner and Village have agreed to an option to buy with certain stipulations by both parties.  This will allow the soil testing to begin.
The NE Rural Water Association has helped the Village accomplish two objectives toward the funding of the wastewater facility.  The sewer lines have been smoked and an income survey has been distributed.  Fish moved that the Village pay $500.00 toward the NE Rural Water Association expenses.  Hansen seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  
Hayes reported that the sand/snowplow truck is leaking fuel.  He reported on a dump truck with a snowplow that he and Fish went to see as a replacement for the current truck.  The cost is $10,000.00.
Tallmon moved and Fish seconded that the Village purchase the sand/snowplow dump truck for $10,000.00  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Old Business:
Fish reported on progress with the Village attorney toward annexation of Cooper Nuclear plant.
Hayes indicated that the Village may be interested in the office building connected with the Farmers Coop Elevator.
New Business:
Contract with Peggy Kuser, CPA.  Tallmon moved and Hansen seconded that we continue using Peggy Kuser as the Village CPA.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Raises for salaried employees.  Hansen moved that the clerk/treasurer salary be raised to $500.00 a month and the water clerk salary be raised to $300.00 a month. Sailors seconded.  Hayes, yes, Tallmon, yes, Hansen, yes and Sailors, yes.  Fish abstained.  Motion carried.
Raises for hourly employees.  Sailors moved that the hourly employees wages be raised to $12.50 an hour and that raises for hourly workers be considered every two years. Tallmon seconded.  Fish, yes, Hansen, yes, Sailors, yes, and Tallmon yes.  Hayes abstained.  Motion carried.
Adjournment:
Sailors moved and Hansen seconded that the meeting be adjourned.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 8:50pm.
Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer
Herald - Jan. 24

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Six Year Road and Street Plan for the City of Peru, Nebraska, as required by NEB. REV. STAT. Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. has been recommended for approval by the Mayor and City Council,  and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 11th day of February, 2013, beginning at 6:45 P.M. at Peru City Hall at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
Cindy L. Moran
City Clerk
City of Peru
Herald - Jan. 24




MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON DECEMBER 10, 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 November 19, 2012 regular Council Meeting.  Council Member Moran 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 September 2012 sales tax deposit was $3,620.47.  The Clerk also reported the December 2012 Highway Allocation deposit from the State was $4,561.14.  Other correspondence was received.
The monthly claims were reviewed.  Council Member Moran made motion to accept the claims as presented.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.  November claims paid are as follows:
OPPD-$3,362.71 (gen,sts,p&r,fr,rurfr,wtr); Windstream-$442.75(gen,rur fr,fr,wtr); Black Hills Energy-$102.93 (gen,fr,rur fr,wtr); AT&T-$44.40(gen); OCE’-$28.75(gen); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$725.00(gen); The Cleaners-$24.00(gen); Casey’s-$529.17(sts,fr,rur fr); Auburn BPW-$3,272.69(wtr);  Auburn Newspapers-$15.89(gen,wtr); American Recycling-$2,085.00(gen,sts); Pitney Bowes-$118.89(gen); Decker’s Food Ctr-$6.44(gen); Municipal Supply-$232.93(wtr); Bulldog Auto Parts-$35.00(wtr); Nebr. U.C. Fund-$102.45(gen); Tincher-$138.95(sts); Patterson Const.-$312.00(gen); School Dist. #29-$1,180.00(gen); Reliable Office Supply-$275.46(gen); JEO Consulting Group-$1,000.00(sts); American Legal Publishing-$650.00(gen); Miller Monroe Farrell-$3,980.00(gen); Nebr. Municipal Power Pool-$1,809.00(gen); DHHS Lab-$14.00(wtr); Pioneer Awards-$40.45(gen); AFLAC-$121.82(gen); Eggers Bros-$289.77(fr,rur fr,res); Linweld-$32.60(res); Brent Lottman-$56.99(fr,rur fr)
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.
Regarding Agenda Item #1, Jay Moran was sworn in as Mayor of Peru.
Regarding Agenda Item #2, Dave Pease was sworn in as West Ward Council Member.
ADJOURN
Jay R. Moran, Mayor
Attest:    
Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk/Treas./Mgr.
(seal)
Herald - Jan. 24




MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON DECEMBER 10, 2012 AT 7:15 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Jay Moran and Council Members:  Ken Hastings, Dave Pease and Judie Douglas.  Upon roll call by the City Clerk, a quorum was declared.  Other members of the public were also present.
Mayor Moran called the meeting to order and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
Regarding Agenda Item #1, Mayor Moran made recommendation to council to nominate Ken Hastings as Council President.  Council Member Douglas made motion to nominate Ken Hastings as Council President.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated: “AYE” Douglas and Pease. “ABSTAIN” Hastings.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #2, Council Member Hastings made motion to reinstate the city employees for 2013.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Agenda Item #3, Council Member Hastings made motion to designate Bank of Peru as bank of choice, Auburn Newspaper as newspaper of record, Peggy Kuser as city accountant and Glen Hogue as zoning administrator for 2013.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #4, after brief discussion, Council Member Hastings made motion to designate Steve Mercure as City Attorney for 2013.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #5, designation of city engineer, after brief discussion, Council Member Hastings made motion to designate JEO as our city engineer for 2013.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #6, reassign city committees, Mayor Moran asked the Council if they were happy with the assignments.  All were fine with their assignments.  Council Member Hastings made motion to approve the Committee Appointments for 2013.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #7, Council Member Hastings made motion to designate Evan Wickersham as Street Superintendent for 2013.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #8, the City Clerk read a memo she wrote to the Council regarding Jay Moran as Mayor and possible conflict of interest.  The memo is as follows:
“I spoke with Gary Krumland with the Nebraska League of Municipalities today.  He stated Jay Moran must complete Conflict of Interest forms which I obtained from the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission and these forms must be kept on file at the City Office.  I have provided a copy of these completed forms for your review.  Mr. Krumland stated a resolution should be in place that states the City Clerk may obtain permission for Mr. Moran to perform emergency infrastructure work from the Council President.  The Council President currently is Mr. Moran, but that will again be voted on at the December council meeting.  Whomever is voted as the Council President, will then have this responsibility of authorizing emergency work repairs by Moran Bros. Excavating.
Mr. Krumland stated it is perfectly legal for Mr. Moran to be my immediate supervisor since I had my position prior to him becoming Mayor.  I asked if it would be best if the Council President served as my immediate supervisor.  He stated that would be fine, but not necessary.  This is entirely up to the Council.
I hope this clears up the conflict of interest concerns expressed at the October 9, 2012 council meeting.”
The Council appreciated this information and asked that the Clerk include the memo in the minutes to clear up some public concern.
Regarding Agenda Item #9, Council Member Hastings made motion to adopt Resolution #2012-06. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERU, NEBRASKA, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACT IN PLACE OF MAYOR TO ATHORIZE EMERGENCY INFRASTRUCTURE WORK AND REPAIRS FOR CITY OF PERU AND APPROVING MORAN BROTHERS EXCAVATING AS AN AUTHORIZED PROVIDER OF SUCH WORK.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #10, Council Member Hastings made motion to adopt Resolution #2012-07. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR 12-HO-6042 CDBG-OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROGRAM BETWEEN NDED AND CITY OF PERU.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #11, Council Member Hastings made motion to adopt Resolution #2012-08.  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT BETWEEN SENDD & CITY OF PERU, NE FOR 12-HO-6042 CDBG – OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #12, Council Member Pease made motion to approve ADA Rights and Grievance Procedures Policy for Housing Rehab.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #13, Council Member Hastings made motion to adopt Resolution #2012-09. A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A POLICY OPPOSING DISCRIMINATION IN THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP, POSSESSION OR ENJOYMENT OF HOUSING AND TO ASSIST AGGRIEVED PERSONS IN FILING COMPLAINTS BY PROVIDING CERTAIN INFORMATION.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #14, Council Member Hastings made motion to approve Revised Guidelines for the Housing Rehabilitation Program.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #15, Council Member Hastings made motion to approve the Revised Housing Program Income ReUse Plan.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #16, after brief discussion, Council Member Pease made motion to approve a Christmas Bonus of $50.00 to full-time and $25.00 to part-time employees.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #17 Council Member Hastings made motion to allow city employees to take off Christmas Eve Day by using their sick or vacation time.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Pease.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #18, Council Member Hastings made motion to approve Josh Porter, Koby Brennen and Somaly Nuth as rescue squad members.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding Agenda Item #19, Council Member Pease made motion to approve Hanna Alberts and Miranda Decker as rescue squad drivers.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
ADJOURN
Jay R. Moran, Mayor
Attest:
Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk/Treas./Mgr.
(seal)
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON DECEMBER 26, 2012 AT 10:00 A.M.
Present were: Mayor Jay Moran and Council Members: Ken Hastings, Dave Pease and Judie Douglas.  Upon roll call by the Clerk, a quorum was declared.  
Mayor Moran called the meeting to order and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Moran stated the purpose of the meeting is to allow Shooter’s Bar a 2:00 a.m. closing on December 31st which is New Year’s Eve.  Council Member Douglas asked if Cotty’s or the VFW had asked for the extended hour.  The Clerk stated nobody from those businesses made a request.  Council Member Pease made motion to allow Shooter’s a 2:00 a.m. closing on December 31st.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” Pease and Douglas.  “ABSTAIN” Hastings.  Motion: Carried.
ADJOURN
Jay R. Moran, Mayor
Attest:    
Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk
(seal)
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