PUBLIC NOTICE
RESOLUTION NO. 12-7-09
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees wish to place this issue before the voters of the Village of Brownville, Nebraska, for their decision at the Primary Election on May11, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Nebraska in Sections 77-27, 142, R.R.S. 1943 (as amended), authorizes the local governmental units to impose a sales and use tax of one percent within the incorporated municipality on which the State of Nebraska is authorized to impose a tax pursuant ot the Nebraska Revenue Act of 1967, as amended; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Village of Brownville, Nebraska, have expressed their desire to maintain and improve public infrastructure within the community, including capital improvements and equipment, through the implementation of a one percent (1%) sale tax; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROWNVILLE, NEBRASKA, as follows:
Section 1. The Village Board of Trustees hereby find and determine that the two questions set forth in Section 2 of this Resolution should be submitted to the qualified electors of the Village of Brownville at the primary election to be held on May 11, 2010.
Section 2. At the primary election to be held on May 11, 2010, there shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the Village of Brownville the following propositions:
Proposition No. 1:
“Shall the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Brownville, Nebraska, impose a Sales and Use Tax in the amount of one percent (1%) upon the same transactions with the Village of Brownville on which the State of Nebraska is authorized to impose a tax? And shall the proceeds collected therefrom be used specifically for funding capital improvements and equipment ?”
(If a majority of the votes cast upon such question shall be in favor of such tax, then the Board of Trustees  of the Village of Brownville, shall be empowered as provided by Section 77-27, 142, R.R.S. Neb. 2003, and shall forthwith proceed to impose a tax pursuant to the Local Option Revenue Act. If a majority of those voting on the question shall be opposed to such tax, then the Board of Trustees of the Billage of Brownville shall not impose such a tax).
Vote FOR or AGAINST the forgoing proposal:
[  ] For said one percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax.
[  ] AGAINST said one percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax.
Proposition No. 2:
“If Proposition No. 1 on the question of the imposition of a Sales and Use Tax in the amount of one percent (1%) is approved, Shall said added one percent sunset in ten (10) years?”
Vote FOR or AGAINST a ten (10) year sunset:
[  ] FOR a Ten (10) year sunset on said added tax.
[  ] AGAINST a  Ten (10) year sunset on said added tax.
The ballots to be voted upon and cast at said election shall have printed thereon the foregoing Proposition No.1  followed by the words: “For said one percent (%) Sales and Use Tax” and “Against said one percent (1%) Sales and Use Tax” following said proposition No.1.
The ballots to be voted upon and cast at said election shall have printed thereon the forgoing Proposition No. 2 followed  by the words “For a Ten (10) year sunset on said added tax” and Against a Ten (10) year on said added tax” following said proposition No. 2.
Section 3. Notice of said election shall be given to the qualified electors of said Village by publication at least one time each week for three consecutive weeks prior to such election and a copy of the sample ballot shall be published one time not more than ten days nor less than three days prior to the election, such notice and sample ballot to be published in the Nemaha County Herald, a newspaper published and of general circulation in said Village, and the Clerk of the Village Board be and hereby is directed to cause such notice and sample ballot to be published.
Section 4. The Village Clerk of the Village of Brownville shall be and hereby is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the County Clerk/Election Commissioner of Nemaha County, who shall designate the polling places, appoint the election officials and otherwise conduct the election as provided by law. As required by Section 32-802, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, the County Clerk shall provide for publication of the Notice of Election in a newspaper designated by the County Clerk no later than forty days prior to the day of said election and such notice shall be posted in the office of the County Clerk no later than forty days prior to such date of election.
Section 5. The form of ballot and form of notice of said election shall be substantially in the form submitted to this meeting, a copy of which forms shall be made a part of the minutes. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, in conjunction with the County Clerk/Election Commissioner to arrange for the printing of the necessary ballots for said election and to do all other things and take all other action appropriate or necessary in order to cause said proposition to be submitted to the qualified electors of the Village of Brownville as above provided.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Governing Board of the Village of Brownville, Nebraska.
This 7th day of December, 2009.
Martin F Hayes
Village Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. McComas
Village Clerk
(SEAL)
Herald - April 15, 22, 29




Notice of Trustee`s Sale
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on 05/10/2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305:
LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) IN CREST VIEW 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: Garry McCubbin, Trustee, NSBA# 22084
Kozeny & McCubbin, LC
12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 991-0255
First Publication 04/01/2010 , final 04/29/2010
Published in the Nemaha County Herald
K&M Filename: MCCCHNO8    
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN FROM YOU   WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Herald - April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following-described property will be sold by GREGORY L. GALLES, Successor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder in the main lobby of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N St., Auburn, Nebraska, on May 11, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.:
THE NORTH HALF OF LOTS ONE AND TWO (1 & 2), IN BLOCK SIXTEEN (16), IN HOWE, NIXON AND WILLSON’S ADDITION TO AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, EXCEPT THE WEST TWO FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWO (2).
The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, May 11, 2010, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the Beneficiary.
DATED this 26th day of March, 2010.
PATRICK K. NIELDS, Attorney for Successor Trustee
By: Patrick K. Nields
For: LOCHER PAVELKA DOSTAL BRADDY & HAMMES, LLC
200 The Omaha Club
2002 Douglas Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Phone: (402) 898-7000
Fax: (402) 898-7130
Patrick K. Nields #21519
Attorney for Successor Trustee
Herald-April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29




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 County, Nebraska on the 2nd day of June, 2010 at 10:00 o’clock A.M.:
Lots Three (3) and Four (4), Block Thirteen (13), Starr and Campbell’s Second Addition to Clinton now Brock, Nemaha County, Nebraska,  more commonly known as: 707 Walnut St., Brock, NE 68320.
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 22nd day of April, 2010.
STEFFI A. SWANSON
Substitute Trustee (11443)
Herald - April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20




NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NEMAHA ELEVATOR, L.L.C., A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Registered Office:
Nemaha Elevator, L.L.C.,
414 1st Street, Nemaha, NE 68414
Registered Agent:
Warren D. Jones
NEMAHA ELEVATOR, L.L.C., A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Limited Liability Company Act.  Perpetual existence commenced when the Articles of Organization were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 9th, 2010.  Affairs are to be conducted by the members as authorized by the Articles of Organization.
Warren D. Jones, Member
Rick D. Jones, Member
Terry E. Jones, Member
Kevin D. Jones, Member
Herald - April 15, 22, 29




IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
MOLLIE MAE WHITAKER
Deceased
Case No. PR10-9
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Notice is hereby given that on the 16 day of April, 2010, in the Nemaha County Court, Auburn, Nebraska, Fredrick A. Clarke, 72959 638 Ave., Auburn, Nebraska, 68305, has been appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of this Estate.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of County Court
James H. Cain #15527
Attorney for Personal Representative
1920 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3938
Herald - April 22, 29, May 6




IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
MABINE CULP
Deceased
Case No. PR10-10
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Notice is hereby given that on the 16 day of April, 2010, in the Nemaha County Court, Auburn, Nebraska, Fredrick A. Clarke, 72959 638 Ave., Auburn, Nebraska, 68305, has been appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of this Estate.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of County Court
James H. Cain #15527
Attorney for Personal Representative
1920 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3938
Herald - April 22, 29, May 6




NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold by Richard H. Hoch, Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front (east) door of the Nemaha County Court House, 1901 Central Avenue, Nemaha County, Nebraska, on June 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be possible:
Legal Description:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 20, Township 6 North, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., Nemaha County, Nebraska; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 05 seconds West along the South line of said Section 20 a distance of 355.33 feet; thence North 1 degree 17 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 48.80 feet to a point on the Nebraska State Highway right of way (as recorded in the Nemaha County Records Deed Book 95 Page 148) and the point of beginning; thence North 1 degree 17 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 444.23 feet: thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 443.77 feet; thence South 1 degree 17 minutes 12 seconds East a distance 414.60 feet to a point on said right of way; thence South 86 degrees 32 minutes 57 seconds East along said right of way a distance of 418.66 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 56 seconds East along said right of way a distance of 26.52 feet to the point of beginning;
the property address is : 64406 Hwy. 67, Peru, NE 68421.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, at the time of the sale, a personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $500.00, with full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Trustee by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser shall be responsible to pay all applicable fees or taxes, including the real estate transfer tax. This sale is made “as is” without any warranties as to title, taxes, liens, or condition of the property. Information concerning this sale may be obtained by third parties after May 27, 2010, by contacting Professional Mortgage Services, Inc., 123 South 8th Street, P.O. Box 190, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or the Trustee.
RICHARD H. HOCH, Trustee
Hoch, Partsch & Noerrlinger
115 North 10th Street
P.O. Box 488
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5511
Herald - April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27




IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Case No. PR07-24
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR
TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
AND CONSERVATORSHIP AND
DISCHARGE OF GUARDIAN AND
CONSERVATOR
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP
AND CONSERVATORSHIP
OF
STANLEY A. VANDERFORD, a Protected and Incapacitated Person.

Notice is hereby given that a Petition to terminate guardianship and conservatorship and discharge of guardian and conservator has been filed and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska on May 18, 2010 at or after 2:00 p.m.
BY THE COURT:
Nancy Hall
Clerk
Richard H. Hoch, #11865
Hoch, Partsch & Noerrlinger
115 North 10th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
402-873-5511
Herald - April 29




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STANLEY A. VANDERFORD. DECEASED ESTATE NO. PR10-12
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy of said Deceased, Determination of Heirs and Appointment of Bonnie L. Robbins as Personal Representative has been filed herein and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, located  1824 “N”  Street, Auburn, Nebraska, on May 18, 2010 at or after 2:00 p.m.
Bonnie L. Robbins
Petitioner
Richard H. Hoch, #11865
Hoch, Partsch & Noerrlinger
115 North 10th Street
P.O. Box 488
Nebraska City, NE 68410
402-873-5511
Herald - April 29, May 6, 13




NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF HENRY RIEKEN, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on April 20, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased, and the Vera Rieken whose address in 005 Mulberry, Johnson, Nebraska 68378 has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before June 29, 2010, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
STEVEN J. MERCURE, #15441
Attorney for Applicant
of NESTOR & MERCURE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
The Ellsworth Building, P.O. Box 566
Tecumseh, Nebraska 68450
(402) 335-3368
Herald - April 29, May 6, 13




NEMAHA COUNTY
EXTENSION BOARD MEETING
The Nemaha County Extension will hold an Extension Board Meeting, Thursday, May 6, 2010, 8:00 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 - April 29

Notice of Taking Bids for Demolition & Clearance of Residential Property – City of Auburn NSP1 Bid Round #2
You are hereby notified that the City of Auburn is taking bids for the complete demolition and site clearance of 4 properties in Auburn Nebraska located at: Project #2=2002 “J” Street, Project #3=2006 “J” Street, Project #4=2002 10th Street, Project #6=2417 “S” Street.
Bids must be received by the City Clerk’s office, City of Auburn, 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, NE 68305 on or before 7:50 AM on Monday 5-17-2010. At which time bids will be publicly opened and tabulated for presentation to the Auburn Housing Advisory Board/KAB and City of Auburn City Council.  It is anticipated that the City Council will take action on said bids at the 5-24-2010 City Council meeting.
Bidders should obtain from the City Clerk’s office at the City of Auburn, Nebraska the Project Specifications and bid forms for Demolition & Clearance of Residential Property – City of Auburn NSP1 Bid Round #2 prior to submitting their bids.
NOTE: The 4 properties in this Bid Round #2 have had an inspection for asbestos containing materials and were found to contain asbestos containing materials which the City has had removed via an asbestos abatement contractor.  As such, by the time the Demolition Contractor is hired via this bid letting process, these 4 properties are to be clear of asbestos containing material per the follow up asbestos inspection. Following the City of Auburn Building Inspector and City Fire Chief coordinating the management of burning of some of these 4 structures in place, this contracted demolition project is to include demolition and clearance of the remains of the houses including any basement foundation walls and/or basement floors according to the adopted Auburn building codes, and any detached structures, trees/stumps, cellar, and other miscellaneous debris.  Please See Specification XV for specific item(s) to be retained/maintained/ to remain on site once the demolition project has been completed.
This activity is being funded via the HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program and as such has specific standards and documentation requirements.
City of Auburn, Nebraska
by Sherry Heskett, City Clerk
Herald - April 29, May 6




Public Notice
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska are hereby giving notice, as per State Statute 23-3109(3), of their intent to purchase a low hour (1,100 hours or less) 2007 Cat 12H Motor Grader.  The Board of Commissioners will receive informal quotes for a motor grader with less than 1,100 hours until May 12, 2010, 8:00 a.m.  Please contact 274-4285 for a copy of the specifications for the proposed purchase of the 2007 Cat 12H-00 Motor Grader.
Proposals may be submitted to the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office, 1824 N St Ste 201, Auburn NE 68305 by the above date.
Joyce Oakley,
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - April 29, May 6




Public Notice
The County of Nemaha, Nebraska will receive sealed bids for the general repair & tuck pointing of the exterior the Nemaha County Courthouse until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Sealed bids must be sent or submitted to the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, 1824 N St. Courthouse Ste 201, Auburn NE 68305.  All sealed bids must be marked on the outside of the envelope “Sealed Bid, Repair of Courthouse Exterior”.
All bids received will be publicly opened in the order in which they are received.  No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving the bid.
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.
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.    
Joyce Oakley,
County Clerk for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - April 29, May 6


Official Minutes
Regular Meeting
Board of Education, Dist. #29
April 19, 2010
The Board of Education of School District #29 of Nemaha County met on April 19, 2010 at the Auburn City Hall for the purpose of conducting the regular board meeting.    Notice of the meeting was duly published in the Auburn Newspapers.
President Beth Kernes Krause called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Roll call of members present were: Hemmingsen, Zaruba, Kennedy, Billesbach, Oestmann and Kernes Krause.
Motion by Zaruba and second by Kernes Krause to approve the consent agenda that includes the minutes of the 3-15-10 regular meeting.  Roll call vote:  Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Visitors included:  Wayne Chase, Amy Kroll, Bob Engles and the Administrators.
Motion by Kennedy and second by Hemmingsen that the Board approves the monthly claims in all funds as presented.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
CHECKS FOR PAYMENT
April 19, 2010
Payable to    Amount
A-1 Locksmith    329.95
Aaon, Inc.    378.21
AdvancED    475.00
American Recycling    519.00
AmSan    4103.77
Archway Systems    595.00
Auburn Family Health    98.00
Auburn Newspaper    136.98
Barnes & Noble    57.52
Blue Cross/Blue Shield    89319.11
Bennett’s Auto Body    40.00
Bohl Plumbing    51.43
Board of Public Works    13393.42
Bulldog Auto Parts    272.79
Casey’s General Stores    860.21
CDW-G    167.39
Cenex    4605.54
Chase, Wayne    78.91
Commercial Lighting    782.20
Concrete Industries    744.07
Dakota Leasing    3062.01
Dea, Sally    18.06
Dist #29 Empl Ben Fund    151.30
Dist #29 Activity Acct    2028.33
Dist #29 Lunch Fund    657.00
Earl May    19.97
ESU #4    3020.09
ESU# 6    309.62
ESU #4 SPED    20960.40
Farmers Union Coop    110.37
Galaxy Cablevision    882.62
General Fire & Safety    68.53
Gilbert Service    118.29
Glenn’s Market    146.79
Guardian    437.12
Gumdrop Books    138.70
Haith, Brenda    8.10
Hammond & Stephens    135.00
Hampton Inn    218.00
Hire Right Solutions    129.50
Holiday Inn-Norfolk    280.00
Houghton Mifflin    410.47
Husker Water Specialists    259.00
Hyatt Regency-St Louis    321.06
Inland Truck Parts    5574.76
Jones School Supply    166.95
Kiner Supply    11.17
Kite, Nancy    17.46
Linweld    54.04
Malcolm, Mary    5666.75
Marc    358.83
Mason, Wendy    37.35
McDonald & Assoc.    445.45
McGraw-Hill Company    1158.92
Mellage Truck    337.89
Menards-Lincoln    198.48
Meyer-Earp    1.08
Midwest Office Autom.    137.00
Midwest Sound & Ltg    495.54
Miller, Tia    60.45
National Ins. Svc.    1586.19
NCSA    50.00
Nebr. Ctr  Vis. Imp.    225.00
Omaha World Herald    847.20
Omaha Truck Center    481.80
Orscheln    26.76
Pamida    80.84
PAS Systems    425.55
PCI Educ. Publ.    643.94
Pepper & Son    99.74
Peterson, Dianne    115.00
Pizza Hut    30.00
Plymouth Electric    320.00
Popplers Music    47.75
Quiznos    50.00
Rademacher Pest Control    85.00
Rasmussen Mechanical    967.50
Region V    2694.62
Reliable    180.82
Robert Brooke & Assoc    109.65
Sack Lumber    22.95
Schneider, Steve    156.00
Schneider Electric    1087.28
Security Services    70.00
Seminole Energy    14398.30
Sexauer    530.38
Shell Fleet Plus    44.87
Snyder, Shirley    206.83
Stump, Trent    18.00
Stutheit Implement    72.22
Sunmart    147.96
Tri-State Office Prod.    47.27
Verizon Wireless    223.66
Walker, Kevin    863.00
Wilson Electric    97.41
Windstream    577.85
Total Payments    193252.29
Motion by Kennedy and second by Zaruba that the monthly financial reports be approved as presented.  Roll call vote:  Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), and Zaruba (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Zaruba that the Board approve the Proclamation for National Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-8, 2010 as presented.  Roll call vote:  Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Billesbach that the Board accept the resignation of Janet Kirkendall as an elementary teacher at the end of the 2009-2010 school year.  Roll call vote:  Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Zaruba that the Board approve hiring Taryn Retzlaff as a high school language arts teacher beginning in the 2010-2011 school year.  Roll call vote:  Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Oestmann that the Board approve hiring Vanessa Kortan as an elementary special education teacher beginning in the 2010-2011 school year.  Roll call vote:  Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the school calendar for the 2010-2011 school year, as presented.  Roll call vote:  Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the Resolution for ESU#4 core services, as presented.  Roll call vote:  Billesbach (yes), Oestmann (abstain), Kernes Krause (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Zaruba (yes), and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 5-0-1.
Motion by Billesbach and second by Kennedy that the board approve the change to the Auburn High School Handbook regarding mid-term graduation, as presented.
Motion by Zaruba and second by Oestmann to table the motion to approve the change to the Auburn High School Handbook regarding mid-term graduation.  Roll call vote: Billesbach (no), Oestmann (no), Kernes Krause (no), Hemmingsen (no), Zaruba (no), and Kennedy (no).  Motion failed 0-6.
Billesbach withdrew the motion and Kennedy made the second to withdraw the motion that the board approve the change to the Auburn High School Handbook regarding mid-term graduation.  
Administrative reports were acknowledged.  Thank you notes and upcoming meeting dates reviewed.
Motion by Zaruba and second by Kennedy to enter closed session at 7:41 p.m. to discuss Personnel issues.  Roll call vote: Kernes Krause (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Oestmann (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Billesbach and second by Oestmann to leave closed session at 7:51 p.m.  Roll call vote: Kernes Krause (yes), Billesbach (yes), Hemmingsen (yes), Oestmann (yes), Zaruba (yes) and Kennedy (yes).  Motion carried 6-0.
President Beth Kernes Krause adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held on May 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 J Street, Auburn, NE. The agenda for the regular school board meeting shall be kept continuously current and shall be readily available for public inspection at the superintendent’s office during normal business hours.  All items on the board agenda are subject to discussion and/or board action.  The board may enter closed session regarding any item on the agenda, which is permitted by Nebraska Statute.
Beth Kernes Krause, President
Steve Schneider, Secretary
Board of Education, Dist. 29
Nemaha County
Herald - April 29




VILLAGE OF BROWNVILLE APRIL 5, 2010 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Martin F. Hayes. Board members present: Martin F. Hayes, Bob Sailors, Martin Hansen, Justin Wheeldon, Jim Doty, Clerk Charlotte Mc Comas. There were eleven visitors.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Doty to approve the Agenda as reviewed. Roll Call; All yes votes. Motion carried.
Motion by Sailors seconded by Doty to approve the Minutes as reviewed. All yes votes, Motion carried.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Doty to approve the Financial Report as reviewed and read. Roll Call. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Motion by Wheeldon, seconded by Hansen to approve the Claims as reviewed and read. Roll Call. Four yes votes, one abstain vote. Motion carried. Salaries 1,420.46; Farmers Co-Op 290.94 (fuel); Bob Sailors (reimbursement) 13.00; Marty Hayes (labor) 130.00; Jim Doty (labor for plans & specs of Opera House) 1,100.00; The Cleaners (mat rental) 16.00; Marty Hayes 35.00; Jim Doty 25.00; Tri State office Products (supplies) 118.02; Vice Propane (propane fire hall) 328.00; Casey Agency (bonds, audit work comp) 537.00; BOPW 1,274.40; Falls City Mercantile (supplies) 57.37; Peggy Kuser (prepare fin statement 2009, monthly fed tax) 630.00; Auburn Newspaper (public notice, supplies) 119.49; Automatic Fed Tax 430.41; Region V-SENDS (public restrooms cleaning) 15.00; Windstream (towns phone) 52.15; Rural Water District #1 (water purchased)  1,362.50; Great Plains One Call 2.08; Nebraska Department of Revenue (sales tax W&S) 189.39; George Ketner 59.10; Bob Davis 966.45; Nebraska Public Health Lab (water tests) 16.00.
Hayes gave the clerk $50.00 for rent of the town hall that he used this past weekend.
Hayes told board members that President Obama has declared Nemaha County as one of the counties in Nebraska that is eligible for Disaster Relief from the Winter Snow Storms in December 2009. Also President Obama has declared Nemaha County as one of the counties in Nebraska that is eligible for funding for the recent Flooding of the Missouri River in March 2010.
Sailors wanted to thank Hayes and other town members for their help to get the park ready for the Easter Egg Hunt. Sailors wanted to know about the light that was up at the Park and why it wasn’t there any more. Hayes said that it kept getting shot out, so Hayes told Board of Public Works to remove it. Sailors said they need a new 50 gallon trash barrel at the park. Hansen said there’s an extra one that he can put at Capital Square. Also some of the picnic tables boards needs repaired at the park. Motion by Sailors, seconded by Hansen to have Sailors purchase the supplies for the picnic tables repairs. Roll Call: All yes votes. Motion carried.
Opera House Renovation: Sailors would like to have the construction on the Opera House stop on the Flea Market Times, Ole Time Autumn, 4th  July Celebration.
Terry Jones owner of TJ’s Tavern was present to ask the town board if they would give him permission to have an Outside Concert Saturday July 17, 2010. Motion by Wheeldon, seconded by Hansen to approve the outside concert for Terry for the date July 17, 2010. Roll Call: All yes votes. Motion carried.
Project Building, Opera House: Doty read a letter that he had received from Marvin Thomas stating that he is no longer a license architect but was giving his opinion as a past resident of Brownville where he lived and graduated from the old brick school. He would like to see the curve roof stay and no false front. We need to honor the past not the future for the Opera House renovation. Use Brownville Brick and to keep the windows small. Acoustics on the ceiling would help some.
Chairman Hayes received a letter from John Lauber stating that on behalf of the residents of Brownville he requested the opportunity to see drawings showing how the town hall will be remodeled. John also stated in his letter that since we all will be paying taxes to provide the matching dollars, we should be able to see what we are getting. John also said in the letter that we should have drawings of both the exterior and the interior of the Opera House, and would be nice to have the drawings in color. Wheeldon said that the drawings does not have to be in color. Doty said the plans has been at the meetings for people to look at. Wheeldon said a copy of the plans will be posted on the window of the Wheel Museum for residents to view. Hayes said the drawings of both the exterior and interior can not be done till the contractors are chosen by the town board. Lauber continues in his letter that Hayes in his position as Chairman of the board he (Hayes) has a responsibility to keep us, the public informed as to how our taxes are being spent.
A special meeting will be held April 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Opera House (town hall). At that time sealed bids for the renovation of the Opera House will be opened by Chairman Hayes. No other items will be discussed at this meeting. The Public is invited to the Special Meeting. The Special Meeting Notice will be published in the Auburn Newspaper Public Notices for two times, April 15, 2010 and April 22, 2010.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Sailors to approve Gary Oldfield to remove the playground equipment at Capital Square Park and the metal etc. from the shell of the old fireman’s funnel cake trailer, and to haul them off. Roll Call. All yes votes. Motion. Carried. Clerk is to send a letter from the Village Board to Gary Oldfield giving the approval for Oldfield to remove and to have of the scrap metal for himself.
Hayes asked the board if they would like to give $100.00 towards the expense of the Easter Egg hunt that was held at Capital Square Park April 3rd. Motion by Wheeldon, seconded by Hansen to approve the $100.00 to help towards the expense for the Easter Egg Hunt. Roll Call: All yes votes. Motion Carried.
Sealed bids for the Village’s mowing for the summer 2010 were opened by Wheeldon. Three sealed bids were received for the mowing of the four places. The bids were: Reiger Lawn $180.00, Natisha Winkleman $150.00, Dennis Whittmann $100.00. Motion by Hansen, seconded by Wheeldon to approve the bid from Dennis Whittmann at $100.00. Roll Call. All yes Votes. Motion. Carried.
Sailors is going to see Pavers (Doug Sterling) to get a bid for the street work. Motion by Wheeldon, seconded by Doty to adjourn. Roll Call. All yes votes. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourn 7:50 p.m.
Charlotte K. Mc Comas, clerk
Herald - April 29