NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Auburn Board of Public Works will be held Monday, January 11, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at the Board Office, 1600 O Street, Auburn NE
An Agenda for the meeting is available for Public inspection at the Board’s Office.
David A. Hunter, Jr.
General Manager
Herald - Jan. 7




Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 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 - Jan. 7




Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 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 - Jan. 7




NOTICE OF MEETING
TO: Veterans Service Board Members
Veterans Service Board Meeting on January 11, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.
Location: 601 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305
Agenda: Items of Interest to Veterans
Loras H. Baumhover
Veterans Service Officer
Herald Jan. 7




NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE NEMAHA COUNTY
EXTENSION BOARD
The Nemaha County Extension will hold an Extension Board Meeting, Thursday, January 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at the NCDA Office in the basement of the Courthouse, Auburn
The agenda is maintained at the Nemaha County Extension Office, Courthouse-Auburn, 402-274-4755, and is posted at the Nemaha County Courthouse.
Herald - Jan. 7




Public Notice
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska until January 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m., for the replacement of the windows at the Nemaha County Courthouse. The bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., January 13, 2010 in the Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N St Ste 201, Auburn NE.
Copies of the specifications are available to the public at the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, 1824 N Street, Suite 201, Auburn, Nebraska 68305 during normal business hours.  
The sealed bids may be mailed or delivered to the County Clerk of Nemaha County, 1824 N Street, Ste 201, Auburn, Nebraska 68305, and should be plainly marked as, “Window Replacement, Nemaha County Courthouse”.
Along with the Bid Proposal, each bidder shall submit an unconditional Bid Bond or Certified Check made payable to the County Treasurer of Nemaha County, Nebraska, in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the Bid Proposal.  Also, each bidder is to include an estimated time of beginning and completion for the project with its Bid Proposal. The desired completion date of the project is July 1, 2010. The successful bidder (i.e. Contractor) will be allowed sixty (60) calendar days for completion of the project after beginning work at the site. The County will consider a later completion date.
Within ten (10) days following the award of the Contract, the successful bidder shall furnish a surety bond or bonds in an amount equal to or greater than the full amount of the contract.  The surety and form of the bonds are subject to the acceptance by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities in bids received. Awarding of the bid will be contingent upon receipt of the grant from the Nebraska American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.
Award of the Contract will be in accordance with the County Purchasing Act’s competitive bidding considerations as set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-3110 to 23-3114, and the Board of Commissioners of Nemaha County, Nebraska will, at its discretion, award the contract on the basis of the lowest responsible bid received.    
Nemaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Joyce Oakley,
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 2010




NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Board of Trustees of Nemaha County Hospital, Auburn, Nebraska, will receive sealed proposals for Additions to and Remodeling of Nemaha County Hospital at the office of the Administrator, Nemaha County Hospital, 2022 13th Street, Auburn, Nebraska, until 2:00p.m. C.S.T., Thursday, January 14, 2010. Proposals will be opened in public and read aloud.
The Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete Additions to and the Remodeling of Nemaha County Hospital, Auburn, Nebraska, as shown on the Drawings and described in the Project Manual prepared by the Architects, Jackson-Jackson & Associates, Inc., 1905 North 81st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
A single proposal is required covering all General, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing portions of the work.
All Bids shall be made on the printed proposal forms issued by the Architect.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in a sum equal to 100% of the contract price.
All proposals shall remain in effect for a period of 45 calendar days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of proposals.
Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Board of Trustees of Nemaha County Hospital, in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the total bid submitted, as a guarantee that if awarded the contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into an Owner- Contractor Agreement.  If bid security is not received with the proposal, the bid will not be considered.
Drawings and the Project Manual may be examined at the office of the Architect, Jackson-Jackson & Associates, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska; Lincoln Builder’s Bureau, Lincoln, Nebraska; McGraw Hill Construction Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha Builder’s Exchange, Omaha, Nebraska; Reed Construction Data, Norcross, Georgia; Grand Island Builders Plan Service, Grand  Island, Nebraska; Hastings Builders Bureau, Hastings, Nebraska; Sioux Falls Builders Exchange, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Copies of Drawings and the Project Manual may be obtained from the the office of A & D Technical Supply, 4320 South 89th Street, Omaha , Nebraska 68127 upon payment of a $200.00 deposit for each set.  Contact A & D Technical Supply at (phone) 1-800-228-2753, or online at  HYPERLINK “mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ” This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The deposit will be returned upon return of the Drawings and Project Manual in good condition within 10 days after the bid opening date.  In addition to the deposit, a $30.00 non-refundable shipping fee is required for mailing charges.
Herald - Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7




Notice of Trustee’s Sale
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on 02/02/2010, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m.) at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305:
The East 80 Feet of the South Half of Lot Tow (2), Block Thireteen (13), Howe Nixon and Wilson’s Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS:
The East Eighty Feet (E80’) of the South Half (S1/2) of Lot Two (2), Block Thirteen (13), Howe, Nixon and Willson’s Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
All subject to any and all: (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolutions of record which affect the property, and (4) unpaid water bills, (5) prior mortgages and trust deed of record and (6) ground leases of record. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
By: Erika Knapstein, Trustee, NSBA# 24088
Kozeny & McCubbin, LC
12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 991-0255
Published in the Nemaha County Herald
K&M Filename: SCHKENO7
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Herald - Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7,14, 21




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the County Courthouse in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
A tract of land in the South Half (S 1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Four (4) North, Range Sixteen (16) East of the Sixth (6th) P.M., Nemaha County, Nebraska, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the South section line of said Section 21, a distance of 186.00 feet East from the Southeast corner of the foundation of residence dwelling, said point also being 1448.20 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Section 21, running thence North along existing fence line a distance of 267 Feet; thence West along existing fence line a distance of 456 Feet to North/South fence line; thence South along said fence line a distance of 267 Feet to the South section line of said Section 21, thence East on said section line to the place of beginning, all in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
TRUSTORS are Roger Redding and Patricia Redding, Husband and Wife
Auburn State Bank, Trustee
By: Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O. By: Daniel F. Kaplan
Herald - Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7




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, 1820 N Street in Auburn, County of Nemaha, Nebraska on the 27th day of January, 2010 at 2:00 o’clock P.M.:
Lots Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14), Block Eighteen (18), Howe and Nixon’s Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, EXCEPT the North Sixty Feet (N60’) thereof, subject to any and all:
1. Real Estate taxes; 2. Special Assessments; and 3. Easements, covenants, restrictions of record which affect the property.
This sale is being held pursuant to the power of sale granted in a certain Deed of Trust filed of record in Book 174 of Mortgages at pages 758-761 of the records of the County Clerk (ex-officio Register of Deeds) of Nemaha County, Nebraska wherein Jeffery L. Palmer is Trustor and First National Bank of Johnson is beneficiary.
Dated at Johnson, Nebraska, this 7th day of December, 2009.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF JOHNSON, TRUSTEE
By Michael C. Casey, President
Herald - Dec. 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on 01/25/2010, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m.) at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305:
THE SOUTH SEVENTY FIVE (75) FEET OF LOTS EIGHT (8) AND NINE (9), IN BLOCK FIFTEEN (15), IN HOWE, NIXON AND WILLSON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
All subject to any and all: (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolutions of record which affect the property, and (4) unpaid water bills, (5) prior mortgages and trust deed of record and (6) ground leases of record. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
By: Erika Knapstein, Trustee, NSBA#24088
Kozeny, & McCubbin, LC
12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 991-0255
K & M Filename: HESADNOR
First Publication 12/17/2009,
final 01/14/2010
Published in the Nemaha County Herald
K&M Filename: HESADNOR         
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
Herald - Dec 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7,14.




NOTICE OF RESTATED
ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION
Notice is hereby given that L.L. Coryell & Son Park Foundation, Incorporated, a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska, has filed Restated Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State, effective as of January 1, 2010. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and has no members. The address of the registered office of the corporation is 73203 633 Avenue, Johnson, Nebraska, 68378, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Kaleb Bruggeman.
CLINE, WILLIAMS, WRIGHT,
JOHNSON & OLDFATHER, L.L.P. 1900 U.S. Bank Building
233 South 13th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-2095
Herald - Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 14




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the deed of trust in the original principal amount of $64,000.00 executed by Scott Schaefer and Teri L. Schaefer, husband and wife, which was filed for record on October 23, 2007 in Book 175 at Page 914 of the Mortgage Records in the office of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier’s check, at the east front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska at 10:00 a.m. on February 9, 2010:
Lot Five (5) and Fractional Lot Six (Fr. 6) in Block One Hundred Forty-seven (147), Original Town of Peru, and Fractional Lot Six (Fr. 6) in Fractional Block One Hundred Forty-seven (Fr. 147) in Neal’s Addition to Peru, all in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash or certified funds to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property. Eric H. Lindquist Successor Trustee
Herald - Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28




MINUTES OF THE  VILLAGE OF BROWNVILLE
DECEMBER 7, 2009
Meeting called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Chairman Martin F. Hayes. Board members present: Martin Hayes, Jim Doty, Bob Sailors, and clerk Charlotte Mc Comas. Board members absent: Martin Hansen, Justin Wheeldon. Visitors seven.
Motion by Doty, seconded by Sailors to approve agenda as reviewed. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes, All yes votes. Motion carried.
Motion by Doty, seconded by Hayes to approve the minutes as read and reviewed. Roll Call: Doty yes, Hayes yes, Sailors abstain. Two yes votes, one abstain. Motion carried.
Motion by Doty, seconded by Sailors to approve financial report as read and reviewed. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Motion by Sailors, seconded by Doty to approve claims as read and reviewed with exception of Pamida charge of the Fire Dept. Roll Call; Sailors yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried. Salaries 1,380.51, Peggy Kuser 30.00, Marty Hayes 35.00, Mike Mc Comas 40.00, Auburn Public School District # 29 1,160.00, E.M.C. Life Inc. 105.00, Awards Unlimited 74.40, Board of Public Works 1046.81, Auburn Newspaper 23.22, The Cleaners 16.00, Casey Agency 356.00, Farmers Union Co-op 44.26, Glenn’s Corner Market 121.62, Tom Combs 3,600.00 Windstream 53.75, Region V SENDS 75.00, Federal Tax 430.41, Rural Water District #1 1,280.00, Great Plains 6.06, Nebraska Health Lab 32.00, Nebraska Dept Revenue 205.95, Commercial Maintenances Chemical Corp. 131.16.
Hayes said sand truck needs worked on and Auto Repair could put a new transfer case in and would be no labor cost for 1,100.00. Motion by Doty, seconded by Sailors to have Resolution #12-7-09 for the 1% Sales Tax to be put on May primary ballot. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Motion by Doty, seconded by Sailors to approve Resolution #12-7-09A to set the 2009-2010 taxes as approved by Nemaha County Commissioner Board. Roll Call: Doty yes, Sailors yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Doty told board that the Division of Travel and Tourism had approve the village grant for 37,587.00 with matching funds from village to do exterior work by replacing current front facade, awning, replacing new doors, and making it more handicapped accessible. Inside new lighting in main hall and acoustical added, and if enough of grant left the floor will be refinished. Motion by Sailors, seconded by Doty to refurbish the Opera House Project. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Old Business: Davis to fix men’s stool in town hall, wood from old fence in back of town hall to be removed.
Bartlett Grain called Hayes to find out if they could dump the grain dust at the town’s burn site. Board tabled till next month.
Jim Mason wants to go to the MFO meeting with clerk next August. Hayes said at the town hall need to post sign saying to stay off stage, and that village is not responsible for accidents.
Motion by Sailors, seconded by Doty to adjourn. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All Yes votes. Motion carried. Adjourn 7:42 P.M.
Charlotte K. Mc Comas-clerk
Herald - Jan. 7




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 3-135.01, liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2010, for the following retail liquor licenses to wit:
NEMAHA’S ONLY STOP
501 1ST STREET
NEMAHA, NE 68414
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Nemaha on or before February 11, 2010 in the office of the Village of Nemaha Clerk; that in the event protests are filed by three or more persons, hearing will be had to determine whether continuation of said license should be allowed.
Janice Boden
Village Clerk of Nemaha
Herald - Jan. 7




City Council Proceedings
December 14, 2009
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 14, 2009, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert B. Engles.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Erickson, Holtzman, Snyder, Wittmann, and Thomas.   Absent:  Critser.
Mayor Engles announced that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of the Chambers by the entrance door.
Council approved the agenda.
Council approved the minutes of the November 23, 2009, and November 30, 2009 meetings, as written.
Council approved the financial report.
The following claims were presented before the Council:  American Family Life Assurance, Wh-68.95; Ameritas, Wh-2728.39; Austin Richardson, UA-75.00; Clinton Stonebarger, UA-75.00; Eric Adams, UA-75.00; Internal Revenue Service, Wh-6612.45; Jeffrey Timmerman, UA-75.00; Matthew Thompson, UA-75.00; NE Dept. of Revenue, Wh-1464.41; NE Child Support Payment, Wh-187.50; R. Daniel White, UA-75.00; Payroll-26237.86; Action Technology Services Inc., Se-300.00; Amazon, AV-1403.46; American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-145.00; Ameritas, Wh-196.20; Annie Thomas, Reim-66.65; Black Hills Energy, Ut-56.12; Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Invest-2000.00; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-38.52; Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC Inc., Se-216.99; Baird Holm  LLP, Se-162.50; Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-11283.58; Board of Public Works, Ut-Maint-2812.59; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-140.53; Casey Agency Inc., Ins-306.00; Center Point Large Print, Bk-26.40; Concrete Industries Inc., Su-1521.41; Crestline Specialties Co. Inc., Su-1277.19; Darrel Volker Construction, Su-147.83; Dash Medical Gloves, Su-109.80; Data Technologies Inc., Su-208.34; Demco, Su-274.88; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-64.22; Eric Adams, Reim-16.78; Firefighter and Police Appreciation, Ex-100.00; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-649.25; Forestry Suppliers Inc., Su-219.90; Galls, Equip-117.82; ISA, Ref-48.95; Jeffrey Timmerman, Reim-82.25; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-4070.00; Ligouri Law Office, Fe-95.00; Linda Bantz, Se-297.01; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-154.10; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Meyer-Earp Chevrolet, Re-949.78; Nemaha Co. Development Alliance, Economic Development Invest-3000.00; Nemaha County, Reim-5498.76; Orscheln, Su-23.76; Pamida Inc., Su-143.27; Petty Cash, Se-Su-Reim-203.08; Postmaster, Su-88.00; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; Schneider OK Tire Stores Inc., Re-15.00; Sirchie Finger Print Lab, Su-103.01; Sleuth Software, Reg-150.00; Southeast Nebraska Portable Toilets, Se-60.00; The Cleaners, Se-34.00; The Standard, Ins-525.78; Time Warner Cable, Se-94.95; Tincher of Auburn, Re-Se-290.06; Town & Country Vet Clinic, Se-34.30; Tri-State Office Products, Su-372.63; Verizon Wireless, Se-113.72; Victory Store.com, Su-209.57; Wright Express, Su-2078.34;
Council Member Annie Thomas was elected Council President.
The City Council confirmed the annual appointments of employees and city engineer.
No action was taken on the City Council Standing Committee appointments.
There weren’t any requests to attend meetings.
A Change Order associated with the “S” Street Gap Paving Project No. 2008-1 (23rd-24th Street) was approved with the net change order being a decrease of $1774.65.
RL Tiemann Construction Pay Application No. 2 associated with the “S” Street Gap Paving Project No. 2008-1 (23rd – 24th Street) in the amount of $17,111.16 was approved by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 37-09.
A Change Order associated with the “S” Street Gap Paving Project No. 2008-2 (24th – 26th Street) was approved with the net change order being a decrease of $11,759.19.
RL Tiemann Construction Pay Application No. 2 associated with the “S” Street Gap Paving Project No. 2008-2 (24th – 26th Street) was approved in the amount of $35,694.49 by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 38-09.
The Mayor announced that a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 8-09 will be held on December 28, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.
Public hearing was held for the purpose of hearing testimony on the proposed proprietary function budget presented by the Board of Public Works.  There wasn’t any opposition offered.  Following the public hearing, the City Council approved the budget.
Auburn Newspapers (Nemaha County Herald) was reappointed as the city’s official newspaper.
The City Council confirmed the reappointment of Marvin Gerdes, Jim Oestmann, Kevin Reiman, Carol Ehmke, and Ron Jones to the Park & Rec Board.
Reports were given by the department heads from the following areas:  City Services, Library, and Fire Department.  Written reports were also presented.
The following committees presented reports:  Street, Keep Auburn Beautiful, Budget/Finance, Economic Development and Legislative.  Updates were also given concerning the health insurance renewal, possibility of hiring a city administrator, and the status of the Veterans Memorial committee activities.  
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
Robert B. Engles,
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at city hall.
Herald Jan. 7