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, February 24, 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 - Feb. 18




NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Six Year Road and Street Plan for the Village of Julian, Nebraska as required by Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. (Supp. 1969) has been recommended for approval by the Chairman, and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 1st day of March, 2010, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Village of Julian Hall at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
By Mindi Clarke
Herald-Feb. 18





Public Meeting Notice
The Southeast District Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Emergency Management Room at the Wellness Center of Nemaha County, 601 J St, Auburn, NE. The meeting is open to the public. An agenda may be viewed at the county clerk’s office or a current agenda is available in the Director’s office at the Southeast District Health Department, 601 J St, Auburn, NE., during regular business hours.
Herald-Feb. 18





Notice of Trustee`s Sale
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on 03/29/2010, 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
First Publication 02/18/2010 , final 03/18/2010
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 - Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18    



NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Front Door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N St., Auburn, Nebraska on the 31st day of March, 2010 at 10:00 o’clock A.M.:
Lots Five (5) and Six (6), Block One Hundred Sixty-Seven (167) in Neal’s Addition, Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska, more commonly known as: 916 5th St., Peru, NE  68421.
The property is being sold “as is” and subject to any unpaid real estate taxes, assessments and any lien or interest superior in right which may affect the subject property.  The highest bidder will deposit $500.00 in cash or certified funds with the Trustee at the time of the sale, which shall be non-refundable, and the remaining amount due must be paid in cash or certified funds to the Trustee by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the sale; except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the current Beneficiary.  The successful bidder shall be responsible for applicable transfer fees or taxes including the documentary stamp tax.
DATED 18th day of February, 2010
STEFFI A. SWANSON,
Substitute Trustee (12247)
Herald - Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Board of Public Works, Auburn, Nebraska will receive bids until 1:30 P. M., local time, March 15, 2010 at the Board of Public Works Offices, Auburn, Nebraska at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and all bid prices read aloud for furnishing one 47 Foot Hydraulic Digger Derrick Truck .
No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the date fixed for bid opening. Only firm (non-escalating) bids will be allowed.
Envelopes containing bids shall be sealed and will be accompanied by a warranty statement and all catalog and equipment descriptions to evaluate the units being furnished. The envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows:
City of Auburn Board of Public Works
Attention:  Betty Filbrandt
Proposal for:
47 Foot Hydraulic Digger Derrick         Auburn, Nebraska
Bids Received:
1:30 P. M., Local Time
March 15th, 2010                Board of Public Works Office         Auburn, Nebraska
Specifications are on file at the Board of Public Works Office and may be obtained by written request from the Board of Public Works, P. O. Box 288, Auburn, Nebraska 68305, telephone (402) 274-4981.
Final payment will be made in within (45) days after delivery and final acceptance of the equipment.
The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids submitted.
Herald - Feb. 18, 25 & March 4




Official Minutes
Board of Education
Special Board
Meeting- Retreat
February 11, 2010
The Board of Education of School District #29 of Nemaha County, Nebraska met on February 11, 2010 at the Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City for the purpose of conducting a special board meeting as a retreat.  Notice of the meeting was posted at  Carson National Bank, Auburn State Bank, Nemaha County Courthouse and the Central Office.
President Beth Kernes Krause called the retreat to order at 7:00 p.m.  Roll call of members present were:  Kernes Krause , Oetsmann, Hemmingsen, Kennedy and Billesbach.   Zaruba was absent
Motion by Kennedy and second by Hemminsen to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes) and Oestmann(yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
No action was taken.
President Beth Kernes Krause adjourned the meeting at 10:31 p.m.
Beth Kernes Krause
Steve Schneider, Secretary
Board of Education
Dist. #29, Nemaha County
Herald - Feb. 18




MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD FEBRUARY 8, 2010
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 8th day of February 2010 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 12:00 Noon.  Said meeting being held in open session as required by Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Chairman Schneider called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider; absent - Kubik.   
Chairman Schneider announced this was an open meeting and information about open meetings was posted on the north wall of the Board Room.
Chairman Schneider noted all Board Members have received a copy of the Agenda for this meeting.
Concerning the Water Projects:
General Manager (GM) Hunter reported on the progress of the Water Projects which have been hampered by weather conditions with both contractors asking for extensions on contract times.  Graham’s request was for 30 days and K2’s request has not been confirmed.  GM Hunter also reported on meetings with HHS concerning the requirements of water under the influence of surface water and compliance by the new treatment plant.  
Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder the Board approve the Request for Payment No. 4 from Eriksen Construction in the amount of $27,225.00. Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
For the Water Main and Well Project, the Contractor has submitted Request for Payment No. 3.  Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board approve the Request from K2 Real Estate Development for $17,816.55.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Request for reimbursement will be sent to SRF for these amounts.
Concerning the Wastewater Projects:
GM Hunter reported on the progress of the Wastewater Projects which have been hampered by weather conditions.  
Wastewater Treatment Plant - Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board approve the Request for Payment No. 9 from Graham Construction in the amount of $162,842.42.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried
6th Street Sewer Phase I - Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board approve the Request for Payment No. 2 from Van Kirk Bros. in the amount of $40,168.20.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Request for reimbursement will be sent to ASB for interim financing & USDA for these amounts.
Concerning 6th Street Sewer Phase II:
Kent Prior of HDR presented Plans & Specifications for Phase II from 6th & M to 14th & Q and a section of new sewer line from R Street west toward Sack Lumber.  Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board approve said Plans & Specs and advertise for bids, with bid opening to be March 4th, 2010. Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  Funding for the project will be covered under the grant received from USDA.
The Board has received a transfer of ownership for a new water line installed in Terrace Park by Willard Kuhlmann.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board accept the transfer and assume ownership of the water line. Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented specifications for a new digger derrick truck to replace the 1990 Unit #8 (as budgeted).  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Hahn, the Board approve the specifications and advertise for bids for a new truck with bid opening to be on March 15, 2010 at 1:30 pm at the Board’s Office.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
The Board received a proposal from Ken Fairchild of Olsson Associates to perform an Electric Distribution Study which was discussed during the Electric Rate Study and included in the rate adjustments.  Purpose of the study is to provide an evaluation of the distribution system and power plant which will aide in planning for the future of the utility.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board accept the proposal as submitted. Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
NDEQ has submitted a contract for the Board’s consideration.  The Board will provide the service of exchanging, storing and mailing filters from NDEQ’s Ambient Air Monitoring Station and in return NDEQ will reimburse BPW an amount of $150/month per sample taken.  Currently only one sample per month is scheduled.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board approve the contract as submitted.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter informed the Board that the City Council had voted to remain with Blue-Cross Blue-Shield Insurance for the Year 2010.  It was recommended that the Insurance Committee continue to meet during the year to evaluate the best options.
GM Hunter recommended the Board amend the Electric Mowing Services bid specifications to include the Service Center/Office/Power Plant.  Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board accept the recommendation.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  
BPW is required to prepare a Reconciliation Statement each year to compare budgeted expense figures with actual audited expenditures.  If actual expenses exceed budgeted expenses, the proprietary function (the BPW) is required to present the Reconciliation Statement to the City Council for adoption and if the expenses exceed the budgeted amount by more than 10% a public hearing must be held prior to the Council’s adoption.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board accept the Reconciliation Statements as prepared by Accounting & Finance Manager Filbrandt and present to the Council for their adoption - Electric Department and Water Department (due to the Water Treatment Plant and Water Main/Well Projects, the Water Department exceeded budget by more than 10% and will need to be approved after the Public Hearing).  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  Public Hearing will be held February 22 at 5:15 P.M.
The Board received a letter from a customer with suggestions for setting a dollar limit before mailing a Final Notice.  The Board discussed the letter but took no action at this time; however, appreciates input from customers and continues to review policy.
At 1:22 p.m., motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board go into closed session for the purpose of personnel issues.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
At 1:45 p.m., the Board came out of closed session and motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder the Board reconvene in regular Session.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board advertise for the position of Accounting & Finance Manager.  AFM Filbrandt has announced her retirement this summer. Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning Financial:
Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board reinvest maturing CDS in the current depositories at the quoted rates for a period of 12 months.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.    
Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board sign new signature cards for Auburn State Bank for the money market account to add Board Member Kubik; and the Board approve ACH Agreements with Carson National Bank, with the authorized personnel - Betty Filbrandt, Mary Michel, Connie Searcey and Susan Jones - to act on behalf of BPW.  Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  The Agreements cover Direct Deposit for employee’s pay and bill payment for BPW customers.  The Agreements are signed annually.
Chairman Schneider asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #19.  There being no objections or exceptions, motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, 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,
Approve, ratify and allow the following checks written/transfers during the month:

Actuals from Dec. A/P:
Constellation    $64.98
Black Hills Energy    2,323.21
Nebraska Department of Revenue            25,403.17
OPPD    8,820.62
Checks written during month of January:
Windstream-phone service    994.00
City Of Auburn-12/31/09 Rev. payment    12,329.09
US Cellular-cell phones    126.39
BC-BS Health Insurance    26,022.34
Standard Life Insurance    1,441.38
Ameritas (Board’s portion)    6,806.38
Deposits refunded    523.83
approve and pay the following claims:
Action Technology Services     $730.00
Advanced Control Systems     1,495.26
Affiliated Credit Services    134.34
Aitken Products    315.04
Altec Industries     104.10
American Recycling/Sanitation             68.00
County Publications    534.76
Auburn Postmaster    2,528.00
Beard’s Salvage    35.07
BPW    6,957.78
Brownville Concert Series    50.00
Bulldog Auto    320.44
Caselle     3,255.00
Cintas     716.65
Cleaners, The    259.86
Dutton-Lainson     827.37
Eggers Bros.    71.95
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs            37.50
Auburn Family Health     204.00
First Bank Card Center    359.99
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,098.26
Fuller, Albert G.-Attorney    324.62
W.W. Grainger     119.08
Graybar Electric    181.50
Great Plains One-call Service     41.23
Hawkins     5.00
DHHS-NE    152.00
HDR     127,192.00
HD Supply Waterworks    68.83
Humphrey Motor     158.41
Husker Electric    11,991.77
IKON     1,405.97
Itron    3,502.23
Kriz-Davis    2,203.65
Lawson Products     400.38
League Of Municipalities    331.00
Lincoln Electric Supply    161.83
Lincoln Winwater    67.31
Lynch Hardware/Gifts    345.17
Marc    148.71
Mid Con Systems     679.81
Howery, Huston J.    155.01
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply-NE    1,860.82
Nebraska City Utilities    56.86
NPPD    257,137.19
Muse, Ferida-Nemaha’s Only Stop            17.03
Northern Safety     27.05
Olsson Associates     850.00
OPPD    8,820.62
Orscheln Farm/Home    122.98
Pamida     13.62
PayFlex     436.60
Sack Lumber    55.85
Sherman     60.70
Solomon Corp.    11,490.08
Sunmart     124.22
Tri-state Office     191.68
Utility Solutions Associates    7,397.29
Water Engineering     388.73
WAPA    37,475.06
White Horse Bar/Grill    7.59
IKON     98.41
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Subsurface Solutions    5,885.16
Omaha Door/Window    369.00
Commercial Air Management            956.72
Nuts & Bolts Industrial Supply            152.51
Casas, Vivian    122.95
Schonstedt Instrument    330.48
Constellation    6,132.11
Black Hills Energy    163.17
Department of Revenue    28,736.13
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $3.29.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Hahn, Snyder, Schneider; abstaining - Glenn.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Reports:
a) Customer Letters
b) Electrical Inspections
c) Power Plant Unit 7
d) Audit
e) Injury Accidents
f) Energy Efficiency Grants
g) Paperless Board Meetings
h) Outage Reports
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Hahn the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held March 8, 2010 at the hour of 12:00 Noon at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Glenn seconded the motion. Roll call: those voting aye: Glenn, Hahn, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the meeting adjourned.  Agenda items will be posted.
Richard L. Schneider, Chairman
ATTEST:
Doug C. Glenn, Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I, Betty J. Filbrandt, 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 February 8, 2010 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.
Betty J. Filbrandt, Notary Public in and for the State of Nebraska.    
My Commission Expires February 25, 2013
Herald - Feb. 18

minutes of the board of equalization of nemaha county, nebraska
february 10, 2010
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on February 10, 2010 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on February 4, 2010.  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 Randy Rohrs called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m.  Present for the meeting were:
Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 3 Randy Rohrs, County Clerk Joyce Oakley, and Deputy County Assessor Jana Smith. Absent: Commissioner District 2 Monty Lovelace
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of Motor Vehicle Exemption for Peru State College Foundation, clerical error.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the January 13, 2010 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Chairman Rohrs noted the opening meeting law poster.
Deputy County Assessor Jana Smith presented a Exemption application for Tax Exemption on Real and Personal Property by Qualifying Organizations for Flatwater Art Foundation, Brownville OT, Block 14, Lot 9, parking lot and temporary display for outdoor educational workshops.  Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the tax exemption for Flatwater Art Foundation on Lot 9, Block 14, Brownville OT.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization, motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adjourn at 11:06 a.m.
Randy Rohrs
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 - Feb. 18




PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan for the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska, as required by Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.S.S. (Supp. 1969) has been recommended for approval by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, and that a public hearing will be held on said One and Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 24th day of February, 2010 11:00 a.m., Commissioners Chambers, Suite 201, Nemaha County Courthouse, at which time objections to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
Copies of said One and Six Year Plan are available for inspection at the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office, located in Suite 201, Courthouse, Auburn NE.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - Feb. 4, 11, 18




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described propert 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, February 24, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.:
Lot Four (4), Block Three (3), Calvert’s First Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
TRUSTOR is Renee A. Rowell, Single Person
Auburn State Bank, Trustee
By: Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.C.
By: Daniel F. Kaplan
Herald-Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of LARRY D. HOLTHUS, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-3
Notice is hereby given that on February 2, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Kenneth L. Holthus, whose address is P.O. Box 54, Elk Creek, NE 68348 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before April 12, 2010, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the 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-Feb. 11, 18, 25




PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on February 10, 2010, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on February 4, 2010. 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 Lovelace called the meeting to order at 8:18 a.m. Present for the meeting:  Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Monty Lovelace, Commissioner District 3 Randy Rohrs and County Clerk Joyce Oakley.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the January 27, 2010 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the claims for payment as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Chairman Lovelace noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 10-07 Releasing of Pledged Security3128X8GP1 in the amount of $250,000.00 to First National Bank of Johnson.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 10-08 approving the Inter Local Agreement with Richardson County and Village of     Stella for the purpose of keeping roads access clear to the Village of Stella water wells.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the placement of a historical marker by the State Historical Society, that was funded by Lodging Tax Committee ($2500.00) and NCDA ($2200.00), on courthouse grounds.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $32,186.65 for Ramsey Trucking & Excavating for Big Muddy Creek Site #1.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Lovelace left the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $28,291.58
AMAC Towing, se    254.00
Action Tech, se, eq    1,900.63
Alamar Uniforms, su    246.56
American Recycling, se    644.70
Ameritas Life, ret    4,271.66
Anderson, Carole, mhb    155.00
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Newspapers, pub    894.83
Baumhover, L, reg    10.00
Black Hills Energy, ut    493.13
Bd Public Works, ut    4,965.80
Bohl Plmb Htg, bldg re    64.00
Bulldog Auto, su    139.63
Continental Res, su    341.13
Culligan, su    70.55
Dalbec, Al, trng    50.00
Deluxe Business, su    233.46
DMV, se    9.00
Dollar General, su    32.75
Domino, Brandon, trng    50.00
Express Police, su    335.97
Fankhauser, Allen, cont    4,166.66
Fisher Scientific, su    104.64
Fremont Co Sheriff, se    26.00
Fuller, Albert, mhb    155.00
Gfeller, Jacquelyn, trng    50.00
Hogancamp, Julie, atty fe    122.20
Interstate All Battery, su    90.20
Larson, su    16.10
Lesoing, Gary, mi    92.50
Long, Daryl, trng    50.00
Lueders Petro, fu    915.08
Mayall, Dan, trng    50.00
Mid American, su    801.28
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,080.33
Moberly, Teresa, wit fe    20.00
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
NE Assoc Co Treas, du    75.00
NE Assessor Assoc, du    95.00
NE Law Enforc, trng    10.00
Nem Co Clk Dist Ct, fe    245.00
Nem Co Court, fe    306.50
Nem Co Sheriff, fe, su    573.01
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    7,709.61
Nem Co Treas, fe    15.00
Nichols, Jennifer, mi    79.00
Noerrlinger, Tim, atty fe    1,132.50
Nutsch-Fulton, K, mi    43.50
Oce Imagistics, ma ag    485.13
Office Depot, su    47.98
OPPD, ut    41.07
Pamida, su    28.47
Petersens Auto, se    1,324.45
Presto-X Com, se    188.49
Quill, su    902.05
Radar Road Tech, su    245.00
Richardson Co Sheriff, se    37.08
Richardson Co Treas, se    2,731.00
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    2,743.30
SE Dist Assesor, du    20.00
Seton ID, su    445.13
Smith, Richard, atty fe    150.00
Striggow, Randi, mi, pstg    173.11
Striggow Southside, se    100.00
The Cleaners, se    315.00
The Hartford, annt    175.00
Tri-State Office, su    17.99
U-Save Pharmacy, me su    781.96
UNL Is Comm, se    107.35
Verizon Wireless, se    738.30
Windstream, se    148.68
Road
Salaries    $13,799.48
American Recycling, se    54.00
Ameritas Life, ret    2,021.36
Beard’s Salvage, su    672.63
Black Hills Energy, ut    158.42
Bd Public Works, ut    1,382.78
Brown Transfer, pts    46.80
Bulldog Auto, pts, su    2,340.16
Constellation, ut    718.37
DeBuhr, Mark, fe, mi    25.00
Egger Bros Inc, pts    959.62
Ferrellgas, ut    570.04
Graybill Tire, pts    9.73
Hahn Enterprise, la,pts    97.60
Hines, Charles, fe, mi    24.00
Humphrey Motor,pts,la    84.38
Johnson Quik, ti re, pts    113.36
Lawson Products, su    104.58
Lueders Petro, fu    7,374.02
Martin Marietta, rk    1,716.60
Meyer-Earp, pts, la    343.22
Midwest Serv, su,pts,eq    15,538.15
Morris, Merle, fe    20.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,297.83
Nem NRD, se    12,500.00
NMC Exchange, pts, la    3,807.25
Powerplan, pts    274.73
Scheider OK Tire, ti re    118.95
Village of Johnson, ut    228.50
Village of Nemaha, ut    51.32
Walker, Phil, fe, mi    30.00
Windstream, se    40.00
Wise-Mack, pts, la    45.23
Child Support
Salaries    $575.31
Ameritas Life, ret    74.77
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    101.68
County Visitors
Brownville Concert, adv    1,440.00
NE State Historical, se    2,500.00
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,365.37
Ameritas, ret    307.19
Aub Newspapers, adv    75.00
Dollar General, su    10.00
Glen’s Corner, su    39.02
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    629.15
Osborne, Laura, mi     11.00
Region V System, reg    30.00
The Aim Inst, se    1,000.00
Tri-State Office, su    9.79
Wells Fargo, reg    1,227.23
911 Emergency
American Tower, se    541.00
Windstream, se    1,364.85
Monty Lovelace,
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
Herald - Feb. 18




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2010 – 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE
Members Present: Duane Caspers, President, Darren Oestmann, Vice-President, Keith Bohling, Secretary,      David Bohling, Arlen Grotrian, Lonnie Neddenriep.                 
Also Present: Arlan R. Andreesen, Superintendent, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Lori Broady, Mary Findeis, Dana Overfield, Kelly Mallone – Tremco, Inc.
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 Duane Caspers.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Caspers, 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.
Moved by Keith Bohling to accept the agenda as presented.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, January 11, 2010.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $49,120.17 from the General Fund and $3,011.02 from the Depreciation Fund.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Windstream    $101.09
American Recycling    $268.00
Arlan Andreesen    $398.00
Auburn Family Health    $85.71
Auburn Newspaper    $76.11
Barbara Billesbach    $675.00
Black Hills Energy    $7,834.74
Board of Public Works    $4,071.33
Bytespeed, LLC    $3,294.00
Cashwa Distributing Co    $174.34
E.S.U. No. 4    $15,795.16
E.S.U. No. 6    $371.54
Edwards Chemical    $138.88
Eggers Brothers, Inc.    $186.27
First Bankcard    $561.36
Flex One    $72.00
Flinn Scientific Inc    $212.88
Galaxy Cablevision    $519.78
J.W. Pepper & Son Inc.    $92.48
J-B Reimbursement Account    $842.27
Johnson Quik Stop    $6,338.50
Lueders Petroleum Inc    $2,576.13
Mary Malcolm    $787.50
NASB    $85.00
NCSA    $185.00
Neb. City Medical Clinic    $125.00
Dana Overfield    $39.99
Pelican’s Grocery    $11.86
Peru State College    $96.00
Purchase Power    $122.86
Ram Exterminators    $50.00
Joetta Sims    $25.56
Softchoice Corporation    $108.09
Village of Johnson    $1,054.00
Wagner’s Feed Store    $48.74
Watts Up    $92.54
Modern Methods Inc    $1,226.71
Quill Corporation    $375.75
Checking Account Total    $49,120.17
Cash-Wa Distributing Co    $2,037.01
Steve Epler    $33.80
Hobart    $4.89
Roberts Dairy Co    $448.56
The Thompson Co    $1,561.75
The Thompson Co    $78.97
Vanborkum    $569.78
Checking Account Total    $4,734.76
First Bankcard    $3,011.02
Checking Account Total    $3,011.02
Grand Total    $56,865.95
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the January claim paid to Johnson Quik Stop in the amount of $2,304.88 which was submitted after the January meeting.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Music instructor Dana Overfield reported on a two-day music conference she attended in November.  Mrs. Overfield described the sessions she attended and explained how she was implementing what she learned into her classes.
Kelly Malone of Tremco, Inc. reviewed the results of a roof inspection and explained Tremco’s process in providing roofing solutions.  The Board approved taking a core sampling of the 1936 building roof to send in for evaluation.  
The Principal’s written report included information regarding statewide writing assessments to be conducted this month in Grades 4, 8, and 11.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that the Curriculum Report due at the end of February was submitted January 29.  Johnson-Brock teachers will attend the ESU 4 Inservice to be held at Falls City on February 15.  Micah Spruth-Janssen will represent Johnson-Brock at the Breakfast of Champions at UNL, an event hosted by the Nebraska Alumni Association.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that Johnson-Brock tied for fourth place in Class C for the U.S. Cellular Cup 2009-2010 NSAA Fall Participation Points.  
The Superintendent’s Report included information regarding bus repairs and the hard winter’s effects on buses.  Bus No. 9 will be listed on the sale bill for an upcoming consignment sale.  Mr. Andreesen explained the need for a Board of Education Policy regarding sex offenders.  Discussion was held regarding the frequency of school newsletters being mailed to all district patrons.  The Board wishes to continue the practice of quarterly newsletters.  Support staff wages for 2010-2011 was discussed.  Mr. Andreesen reviewed the days school time has been missed this year for inclement weather and football playoffs and explained that Johnson-Brock is still within the Nebraska Department of Education’s requirements for classroom hours.  The Board agreed not to make up time missed to date and that any additional missed time should be made up by extending the school year rather than cancel scheduled days off.  The Board requested an action item on the March agenda to approve paying the Village of Johnson $200 toward fuel expenses for clearing snow on school property.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve membership renewal in the Nebraska Association of School Boards from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 at a cost of $2,575.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Mr. Andreesen explained that the district belongs to a consortium for Medicaid Funds through the NASB and would lose those services without membership.  Annual Medicaid Funds received through the consortium have been between $25,000 to $30,000 in recent years.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve an overnight stay for Women in Science in Lincoln on February 19, 2010.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to approve the first reading of Board Policy 1321, Sex Offenders.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to enter into executive session to discuss personnel at 9:10 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to return to regular session at 10:14 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  
Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to adjourn the regularly scheduled February Board of Education meeting at 10:15 p.m.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be March 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Herald - Feb. 18




MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON JANUARY 11, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Lesley Ryan and Council Members: Judie Douglas, Darrin Reeves and Joe Whisler. The Clerk reported for the record that Steve Adams submitted his resignation from East Ward Council on December 17, 2009, explaining his absence. Upon roll call by the Clerk, a quorum was declared. Other members of the community 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 December 12, 2009 Council Meeting. Council Member Whisler made motion to accept the minutes as written. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion for acceptance. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: carried.
The Clerk reported the October 2009 sales tax deposit was $3,047.80. Other correspondence was reviewed.
The monthly claims were reviewed. Council Member Reeves made motion to accept the claims as presented. Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
The December water report is available at City Hall for public inspection. Regarding recent complaints of rusty water, the Clerk explained PeopleService flushed hydrants today to hopefully remedy this problem.
No maintenance report was submitted by the maintenance workers for the month of December.
Mayor Ryan made official notice that Steve Adams has resigned as East Ward Council Member and she will make recommendation at the February 8th Council Meeting for a replacement, based on letters of interest received. Council will then vote on her recommendation to fill the vacancy.
Cody Wickham with D.A. Davidson & Co. approached the Council regarding the recommended issuance of general obligation refunding bonds. Series 2010. Council Member Reeves made motion to adopt Resolution #2010-01 CALLING FOR THE EARLY REDEMPTION OF A $425,000 PORTION OF THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2004. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Mayor Ryan asked for a motion to waive the 3 meeting reading rule for Ordinance 2010-01. Council Member Reeves made motion to waive the 3 meeting reading rule for Ordinance 2010-01. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Mayor Ryan asked for a motion to adopt Ordinance 2010-01. Council Member Reeves made motion to adopt Ordinance #2010-01. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF PERU, NEBRASKA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($435,000); PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR A SINKING FUND AND FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES TO PAY SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS TO THE PURCHASER; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE BOND PROCEEDS AND ORDERING THE ORDINANCE PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM. Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: carried.
The Council informed Mr. Wickham that the minimum savings amount to the City should be set at $25,000.
Mayor Ryan asked the City Clerk to explain the status of the CDBG Planning Grant and the need for a Contract for General Administration Assistance. After brief discussion, Council Member Douglas made motion to adopt Resolution #2010-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT BETWEEN SENDD  & CITY OF PERU FOR 09-PP-009 PLANNING GRANT. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Council Member Douglas made motion to adopt Resolution #2010-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR 09-PP-009- CDBG PLANNING GRANT CONTRACT BETWEEN NEDED & CITY OF PERU AND RELATED DOCUMENTS. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Mayor Ryan presented a rescue department application received from Timothy Mascareno. Council Member Reeves made motion to accept Timothy Mascareno’s application. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
ADJOURN
LESLEY RYAN, MAYOR
Attest: Cindy L. Moran
City Clerk
(seal)
Herald-Feb. 18




NOTICE OF HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NOS. 2008-1 AND 2008-2 OF AUBURN, NEBRASKA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons owning or occupying lots or parcels of land in Street Improvement Projects Nos. 2008-1 and 2008-2 of the City of Auburn, Nebraska; that the Mayor and Council of the City will meet in the City Hall in said City on the 22nd day of March, 2010, at 5:15 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of considering and levying special assessments on the lots and parcels of land in said Projects. At said time and place a hearing will be granted to all persons owning or occupying said tracts or parcels of land or otherwise interested therein. A map of the property in said Projects is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is open to public inspection.
The street improved in Street Improvement Project No. 2008-1 is “S” Street from the intersection of “S” Street and 23rd Street, south approximately 300 feet.
The street improved in Street Improvement Project No. 2008-1 of “S” Street from the paved intersection of 24th Street to the paved intersection of 26th Street.
Said assessments are made to pay for paving improvements in Street Improvement Projects Nos. 2008-1 and 2008-2.
BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEBRASKA
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
(SEAL)
Herald-Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18