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, May 26, 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 - May 20




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at City Hall, 1101 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305 on May 24, 2010, at the hour of 5:25 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider acquiring Lots 106 and 107 in Crestview Addition to Auburn, from Sack Lumber Company for the purpose of increasing the size of the park in Crestview, at which time parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
Herald - May 20




NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
FEDERAL FINDING OF
NO SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT/RECORD OF
DECISION
For Proposed Development
Farington Field
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the improvements identified at the Farington Field, Auburn, Nebraska. The FONSI/ROD is being made available to the public pursuant to Part 1506 of the Council On Environmental Quality Regulations concerning implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. Copies of the FONSI/ROD  are located at : Auburn Newspaper, Auburn, Nebraska plus the Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
Herald - May 20




APPLICATION FOR
REGISTRATION OF
TRADE NAME
Trade Name: Buckskinz
Name of Applicant: Devon Adams
Address: 702 8th St. P.O. Box 192, Peru, Nebraska 68421
Applicant is individual
Date of first use of name in Nebraska May 4, 2010
General Nature of business: Artist; selling paintings and drawings
Herald - May 20



MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
HELD MAY 10, 2010
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 10th day of May 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, Kubik, Schneider; absent - Snyder.   
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.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Filbrandt presented the members of the board with copies of the 2009 financial audit.  It was noted that the audit was delayed this year due to change in accounting procedures.  Single audits were required on the water and wastewater projects and these were not included in the bid for the preparation of the audit.  Single audits were triggered due to over $500,000.00 being spent on the projects in 2009.  Single audits will be required for these projects in 2010 also.  The board members accepted receipt of the audit and will be asked to approve the audit at the June meeting.
Concerning the Water Projects:
Kent Prior reported on progress of the projects noting Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $16,041.86 was being submitted for approval by the board.  Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 was made by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Glenn.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
For the Water Treatment Plant, the Contractor has submitted Request for Payment No. 7.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Kubik the Board approve the Request from Eriksen Construction for $104,418.40. Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Kent Prior noted that the Water Line and Well Project is substantially complete; however, BPW requires K2 to acquire a release from all property owners along the route stating that their property has been returned to a satisfactory condition after the construction and this has not been received.
Concerning the Wastewater Projects:
General Manager (GM) Hunter reported on progress of the Projects, noting that sod was placed on the Legion Ballfield.  The Wastewater Treatment Plant is nearing completion.  Mayor Engles was present to thank the Board for their work on the ballfield.
Kent Prior reported on progress of the projects noting Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $39,136.50 was being submitted for approval by the board.  Motion to approve Change Order No. 3 was made by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Hahn.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
For the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Contractor has submitted Request for Payment No. 12.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Kubik, the board approve the Request from Graham Construction in the amount of $189,570.37.  Roll call: those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
For 6th Street Sewer Phase I, the Contractor has submitted Request for Payment No. 4.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board approve the Request from
Van Kirk Bros. in the amount of $55,576.23.     Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that the contractor, T. J. Osborn made a lot of progress and this portion of the project should be completed by end of May.  The Contractor has submitted Request for Payment No. 1.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Kubik, the Board approve the Request from T. J. Osborn in the amount of $75,933.00.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Request for reimbursement will be sent to ASB for interim financing & USDA for these amounts.GM Hunter reported that BPW was in the process of evaluating the lift stations at Magnolia & 26th Street.  HDR is working with BPW to determine a replacement design that would eliminate the confined space issues and install more maintenance free pumps.  Funding for this would be from the balance we have on our USDA grant.
GM Hunter reported that Dave Davis installed a private sewer line from his house on S Street that ties into the R Street sewer line.  Mr. Davis has requested that the BPW take over ownership of this sewer line allowing two more homes to connect to city sewer.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Glenn that BPW take over ownership of this private sewer line.  Roll call: those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented a copy of the ordinance for a Wellhead Protection Plan to the members for their review / approval.  Discussion was held regarding opposition to the ordinance from Mr. Dwaine Rogge who has land / irrigation wells within the boundaries of the ordinance.  GM Hunter was asked to consult with legal counsel prior to any action being taken on the Wellhead Protection Plan Ordinance.
GM Hunter reported that the State of Nebraska HHS has developed a new rule regarding new water mains / wells / water plants.  GM Hunter recommended to the Members that BPW submit a standard set of design specs that will be followed and pay a $300 annual fee rather than 0.5% of total cost to have each project reviewed.  No action was taken on this recommendation; however, management was instructed to further investigate the cost savings of this alternative.
AFM Filbrandt submitted a copy of a new bill format for the members review.  The new format will provide the customers with more information about their usage by using graphs, average temperature, etc.
GM Hunter reported on the water line needed for the new Orscheln location.  The water line will run from north of the store location crossing the highway near their new drive.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Kubik to pay the HHS review fees for approval of the revised route of the water line.  Roll call: those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
AFM Filbrandt noted that an official board approval was needed to add Melissa Sierks as a trustee to the pension committee.  Approval will be communicated to the Mayor for approval / review at the city council meeting.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Kubik to add Melissa Sierks as a member of the pension committee.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks reported that a board resolution was needed to manage the banking relationships.  AFM Filbrandt did not have a board resolution due to the length of her tenure.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Kubik to adopt Resolution No 2010-06 authorizing GM Hunter and AFM Sierks to manage banking relationships as outlined in the resolution.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the resolution carried.  The Chairman signed forms for staff authorizations at Carson National Bank and new signature cards were signed for Auburn State Bank.
Concerning Financial:
AFM Sierks noted there were no CDs maturing this month.
Chairman Schneider asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #17.  There being no objections or exceptions, motion was moved by Member Kubik, 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 March. A/P:
NPPD    199,873.69
OPPD    8,820.62
Nebraska Department of Revenue            26,663.73
Checks written during month of April:
Windstream    980.45
BC-BS Health Insurance    27,005.25
Standard Life Insurance    1,474.11
Ameritas    12,648.24
Deposits refunded    229.41
approve and pay the following claims:Action Technology Services    715.34
Advanced Control Systems     1,495.26
American Safety Utility     355.25
American Recycling & Sanitation            395.16
Black Hills Energy    60.31
County Publications    601.86
Auburn Postmaster    1,220.00
Austin International     1,328.00
Baird Holm     892.71
Beard’s Salvage    3.83
Blackburn Manufacturing    311.00
Board Of Public Works    5,144.52
Bohl Plumbing & Heating     8.79
Bulldog Auto Parts    270.38
Caselle     3,255.00
Cintas Corporation    806.80
City Of Auburn    6,593.11
Dale R. Thomas    291.82
Concrete Industries     322.09
First Wireless     249.55
Dettmer Farm Service    189.02
Dutton-Lainson     5,474.61
Eggers Brothers     85.78
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs            45.00
Auburn Family Health    368.00
First Bank Card Center    102.89
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,100.10
Glenn’s Corner Market    40.34
W.W. Grainger     399.92
Great Plains One-Call Service            196.05
Hall’s Safety Equipment     112.45
Hawkins     668.86
DHHS State of Nebraska    325.00
HDR Engineering     92,712.00
Husker Electric    11,403.30
IKON Office Solutions     187.44
Johnson Rag    5.00
Kriz-Davis     10,361.26
Land’s End Business Outfitters            160.79
Lawson Products     116.70
Lyceum    87.21
Lynch Hardware & Gifts    32.75
McMaster-Carr Supply     19.97
Mid Con Systems     504.92
Midwest Laboratories     214.50
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE     328.96
Nemaha County Clerk    6.00
Health & Human Services    988.83
Nemaha County Treasurer    104.79
Niagara Conservation     438.63
Northern Safety    112.84
Schneider O.K. Tire    263.19
Olsson Associates     26,950.00
Orscheln Farm & Home    179.73
Pamida  #182    14.26
PayFlex    84.15
Sack Lumber     118.45
Solomon Corporation    1,138.18
Southeast District Health    5.00
Southeast Design     225.78
Spill 911    553.80
NDEQ - Fiscal Services    150.00
Sun-Mart    10.35
Tri-State Office Products    39.49
US Cellular    126.82
Vermeer Equipment    2.91
Water Engineering     388.73
Wesco Distribution    304.62
Western Area Power Administration            28,735.63
Wittmann, Dennis    495.00
Graham Construction     189,570.37
Eriksen Construction     104,418.40
Van Kirk Sand & Gravel     55,576.23
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Omaha Door & Window    1,667.67
Nuts & Bolts Industrial Supply             178.28
New Tech Construction     9,900.00
TJ Osborn Construction    75,933.00
Glenn’s Corner Market    1,620.00
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Approve Free Service Report for furnishing utilities, materials, equipment, inspections and labor to the city free of charge and in lieu of tax payments to the city for the month of April 2010.
Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  
Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Kubik, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $40.34.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Hahn, Kubik, Schneider; abstaining - Glenn.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Hahn, the Board approve the claim of Schneider’s O.K. Tire Stores - $263.19.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik; abstaining - Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
AFM Filbrandt asked the board for authorization to file liens on properties with unpaid water and sewer bills.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Kubik, to have the AFM proceed with notifying the city of liens to be filed and paying any fees associated with filing the liens.  Roll call: those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Reports:
a) Meter Change Outs
b) Website Update
c) RR Crossing
d) Truck sale / Purchase
e) CNS Tour May 18th
f) Task Force on City Administrator
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 June 14, 2010 at the hour of 12:00 Noon at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Kubik seconded the motion. Roll call: those voting aye: Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, 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 May 10, 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 - May 20




Minutes of the Board of Educationl Service Unit #4
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, May 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of May:
General Fund    $143,623.46
Payroll    $334,895.72
NCECBVI    $21,053.81
Federal Programs    $10,798.69
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, June 14, 2010, at 5:15 p.m. at Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, Nebraska. The Agenda for this meeting, kept current, is readily available for public inspection at the office of the Administrator during normal business hours.
www.esu4.org
Herald - May 20




MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA  ON APRIL 12, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Lesley Ryan and Council Members: Darrin Reeves, Judie Douglas and Jay Moran. Council Member Joe Whisler was absent. Other members of the public were also present.
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
The Council reviewed the minutes from the March 8, 2010 regular Council Meeting. Council Member Douglas made motion to accept the minutes as written. Council member Moran seconded the motion for acceptance. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: carried.
The Clerk reported the January 2010 sales tax deposit was $3,804.27. Other correspondence was reviewed.
The monthly claims were reviewed. Council Member Douglas asked about the claim received from Bulldog Auto Parts. After brief discussion, Council Member Reeves made motion to accept the claims as presented. Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas. Vote indicated: Douglas and Reeves “AYE” Moran “ABSTAINED” Motion: Carried. March  claims paid are as follows: OPPD-$2,157.44 (gen,sts,p&r,fr); Windstream-$225.39 (gen,fr); Black Hills Energy-$236.96 (fr); The Cleaners-$24.00 (gen); Casey’s $1,145.15 (sts,rurfr,fr); American Recycling-$2,110.00 (gen, sts); Pitney Bowes-$320.99 (gen); Pitney Bowes-$141.00 (gen); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$625.00 (gen); People Service-$7,541.00 (wtr); Auburn Newspaper-$102.51 (gen); Oce’s Imagistics-$80.57 (gen); Sack Lumber-$180.00 (sts); Orscheln’s $48.98 (sts); Animal Hospital-$45.00 (sts); Municipal Supply-$364.11 (wtr); JEO-$1,002.50 (wtr); Dept of Health & Human Services-$47.50 (wtr); T.J. Osborn Construction-$19,500.00 (wtr); Douglas Tire Inc.-$260.00 (sts); Schneider’s OK Tire-$25.18 (sts); A.M.A.C.-$202.61 (sts); Bulldog Auto Parts-$74.52 (sts); Pamida-$30.75 (gen); SENDD-$641.30 (wtr); Westover Rock & Sand-$679.26 (sts); Reliable Office Supplies-$231.40 (gen); Assurant Health-$1,678.32 (gen); AFLAC-$64.80 (gen); United Life Insurance-$95.93 (gen); DANCO-$21.04 (rur fr); Dearborn National-$165.12 (rur fr, fr); New World Inn-$384.00 (res); Ben Leseberg-$184.07 (res); Brent Lottman-$120.06 (res); Chris Erickson-$38.60 (res); Natalie Leseberg-$155.00 (res); Linweld-$164.87 (res); NSVFA-$750.00 (fr,rur fr); Petty Cash-$5.00 (sts); Cindy Moran-$66.13 (gen)
Abbreviations=General(gen), Streets(sts), Water(wtr), Sewer(swr), Parks & Rec(p&r), City Fire(fr), Rural Fire(rur fr), Rescue(res)
The March water report is available at City Hall for public inspection.
Mayor Ryan presented her Mayor’s report for March 2010.
Dan Cotton approached the Council again regarding the Peru ballfield dedication request. No action taken.
Dan Cotton with Cotty’s and Ken Hastings with Shooter’s were present to request a beer garden and street dance on June 26th from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Council Member Reeves made motion to accept beer garden as stated. Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Cindy DeLaCruz was on the agenda to discuss the barricades and street closing on Hoyt Street, however, she was not present.
Mayor Ryan requested that the Council adopt resolution #2010-05. Council Member Reeves made motion to adopt resolution #2010-05, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF PERU DOES HEREWITH ADOPT THE NEMAHA NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE PLAN AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Regarding 5th Street repair status, discussion but no action.
Council Member Moran approached the Council regarding a concern brought to him by Water Operator Dan Fentiman regarding erosion at two lagoon cells. Mayor Ryan asked if the Council had a problem with Moran Bros. Excavating taking care of those repairs. Council Member Reeves and Douglas both said they had no problem with Moran repairing the sewer lagoons. Mayor Ryan asked that he proceed.
Regarding the demolition update referenced in Resolution 2009-04. Mayor Ryan said Glen Hogue provided a report regarding the condition of the properties at 609 Nebr. Street, 608 Kansas St., and 621 Kansas St. in the City of Peru. This report slated all three houses should be demolished and removed from the area. The Clerk explained that asbestos inspections took place last week and that one house for sure has asbestos siding and it will need to be removed, however the other two houses may have asbestos but since the houses are in such bad shape and pose a hazard, we can leave the asbestos in the houses before the practice burns take place.
Regarding Agenda Item #8, Contract Work-Conflict of Interest, Council Member Moran asked to table this item until next month so there will be a full council present.
ADJOURN
Lesley Ryan, Mayor
Attest: Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk
(seal)
Herald - May 20




VILLAGE OF BROWNVILLE SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 26, 2010
OPENING SEALED BIDS FOR RENOVATION OF OPERA HOUSE
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Martin F. Hayes. Board members present: Bob Sailors, Justin Wheeldon, Martin Hansen, Jim Doty, clerk Charlotte Mc Comas. Seven visitors present.
Two bids had been received from contractors for the renovation of the Opera House. First bid opened was from Steve Abernathy $46,332.58 With new brick. With used brick $45,352.58.
Alternate work was not included in bid as Abernathy said too many unknown structural factors.
Second bid was from Jim Doty for $49,719.50 for items G1 thru G5, G6 thru G8. Electrical work $3,575.00. Paint work P1 & P2 $8,855.00, P3 item $1,578.00. Total $63,727.50. Without Alternate delete $4,449.15 for the grand total $59,278.35.
Jim Doty left the meeting room before the bids were opened and read, as his bid is one of the two received.
Motion by Wheeldon, seconded by Sailors to accept Steve Abernathy bid of $ 46,332.58 with new brick. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Wheeldon yes, Hansen no. Two yes votes, 1 no vote. Motion carried. Some of the visitors questioned the board as it should be up to the residents to vote on the shape of the roof to either leave it as is with the front round shape roof, or to change it with the front to be square. Some visitors were concerned if the roof front was square that the wind could loosen it to cause the roof to leak. Board decided to wait till the monthly board meeting May 3, 2010 to let the residents vote and decide on the shape.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Hayes to adjourn. Roll Call: All yes votes Motion carried. Meeting adjourn 7:30 p.m.
Charlotte K. Mc Comas-clerk
Herald - May 20

NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of MARY ALICE MERTES, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-17
Notice is hereby given that on May 7, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Larry F. Mertes, whose address is 555 Trailwood Circle, Windsor, CO 80550 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 July 20, 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 - May 20, 27, June 3




minutes of the nemaha county board oF
equalization
may 12, 2010
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on May 12, 2010 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on May 6, 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 11:46 a.m.  Present for the meeting were:
Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Monty Lovelace, Commissioner District 3 Randy Rohrs, County Clerk Joyce Oakley, Deputy County Treasurer Linda Hug and County Assessor Lila Gottula.
Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve the April 14, 2010 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Chairman Rohrs noted the opening meeting law poster.
Deputy Treasurer Linda Hug presented Application for Exemption from Motor Vehicle Taxes for L.L. Coryell & Son Park Foundation for a 1999 Chevrolet Pickup.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to approve the exemption application from motor vehicle taxes for L.L. Coryell & Son Park Foundation for a 1999 Chevrolet pickup.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.   
The following dates were set for protests hearings:  June 9, 2010, June 24, 2010, July 14, 2010 and July 21, 2010.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization, motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to adjourn at 11:48 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 - May 20




proceedings of the nemaha county board of commissioners meeting
may 12, 2010
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on May 12, 2010, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on May 6, 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 8:17 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: Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the April 28, 2010 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, 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.
Receipt of informal quotes for a purchase of a 2007 Cat 12H motor grader with less than 1,100 hours were advertised in Nemaha County Herald on April 29, 2010 and May 6, 2010.  No other informal quotes were received by 8:00 a.m., May 12, 2010.  Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the special purchase from Nebraska Machinery Company, for a 2007 12H Motor Grader in the amount of $157,000.00 with $25,000.00 to be paid on May 12, 2010 and the remaining amount, financed interest free, due on or before August 1, 2010.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Board was presented a proclamation from Dave Pippert, Auburn Development Council declaring May 12, 2010 as “Healthcare Provider Appreciation Day” and encouraging all residents in Nemaha County to recognize area healthcare providers.  A “Healthcare Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation” was signed by Monty Lovelace, Chairman Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the City of Auburn, Bob Engles, Mayor.
Board indicated they will wait until after new budget year to repair roof on the Nemaha County Jail.
Public notice for receipt of sealed bids for tuck pointing the courthouse were published in the Nemaha County Herald on April 29, 2010 and May 6, 2010.  The following sealed bids were received and publicly opened in the presence of the bidders:  Mid-Continental Restoration Co., Inc. $132,207.00; Skyline Construction Inc. $86,830.00; McGill Restoration $77,330.00.  Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to table the awarding of the tuck pointing and repair to the exterior of the courthouse bid until May 26, 2010.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Richard Vlach, Deputy Emergency Management Director and Bryan Cook, NEMA presented the updated 2010 Radiology Emergency Response Plan and Resolution 10-16 adopting the updated Radiological Emergency Response Plan for Nuclear Power Plant.  Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 10-16 adopting the Radiological Emergency Response Plan for Nuclear Power Plants Incidents for Nemaha County, Villages of Brownville and Nemaha, and City of Peru.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.   
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to allow any wage or benefit adjustment negotiated shall be retroactive to the first day of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, July 1, 2010.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, abstain.
Board sine die at 11:45 a.m. to meet as Board of Equalization.
Board reconvened at 11:49 a.m. to meet as Board of Commissioners.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve Flood Plain Permit #45 for the Nebraska Department of Roads (from south of Auburn north to Hwy 67).  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the purchase of a replacement printer in the amount of $199.00 and a Gateway Computer in the amount of $559.00 for the Child Support Enforcement Officer with the cost of the equipment to be reimbursement 66% from the Federal Government and taken from the Child Support Fund.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 10-14 Release of Pledged Security in the amount of $300,000.00 pledged security 3136F3QC3 to Carson National Bank.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to adopt Resolution 10-15 Subdivision of a 3.03 acre tract of land in Section 12 T6N R12E as requested by Nate Slagel.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to enter executive session at 12:21 p.m., to reevaluate General Assistance Case #8506 and the union contract.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.  Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Rohrs to leave executive session at 12:40 p.m.  No action was taken in executive session.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $30,252.08
Action Tech, se    339.99
Afternooner’s, me    6.87
American Recycling, se    1,468.70
Ameritas Life, ret    4,663.88
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Newspapers, pub    1,409.67
Automated System, eq    257.48
Bender Reese, el rt    40.00
Bittinger, Michael, su    13.89
Black Hills Energy, ut    122.18
Bd Public Works, ut    2,905.13
Bob Barker Co, su    167.66
Cain, James, atty fe    345.00
Casey’s, fu    994.91
City Peru, el rt    40.00
Clerk Dist Ct Assoc, du    25.00
Constellation, ut    288.87
Continental Research, su    616.45
Creighton Med, se    358.40
Culligan, su    109.75
Discover Bank, garn    238.33
Express Police, su    30.54
Fankhauser, Allen, cont    4,616.66
Farmers Coop, fu    415.07
Grimm’s Gardens, su    159.47
Jaskierny MD, se    900.00
Law Enforcement, se    29.20
Lesoing, Gary, mi    81.50
Lexis Nexis, su    162.46
Madison Co Sheriff, se    15.01
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,080.33
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
Nem Co Clk, reim    164.43
Nem Co Court, fe    204.00
Nem Co Sheriff, fe, fu    647.46
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    8,416.09
OPPD, ut    25.99
Otoe Co Sheriff, se    18.50
Petersens Auto, se    2,386.04
Presto-X Com, se    878.75
Priority Printing, su    33.21
Quill, su    390.28
Radiology Assoc, me se    400.00
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    2,475.55
Rohrs, Randy, mi    139.00
Safariland, su    139.64
Sam’s Club, fu, su    154.80
Schulte, Steve, me se    452.00
St Paul Church, el rt    80.00
Striggow, Randi, mi    247.90
SunMart Foods, ju cst    88.25
The Cleaners, se    431.00
The Hartford, annt    200.00
U-Save Pharmacy, me su    710.46
UNL, cont    2,834.39
Verizon, se    568.44
Village Brock, el rt    40.00
Vill Brownville, el rt    40.00
Village Nemaha, el rt    40.00
Road
Salaries    $14,171.65
American Recycling, se    54.00
Ameritas Life, ret    1,994.99
Aub Newspapers,  pub    81.25
Beards Salvage, su    46.22
Black Hills Energy, ut    39.70
Bd Public Works, ut    362.02
Bulldog Auto, pts, su    399.69
Constellation, ut    47.97
Darrel Volker Const, rk    19,226.75
Dettmer Farm, su    1,092.00
Farmer Coop, fu, oil    18,754.30
Graybill Tire, pts, la    604.68
Johnson Quik,pts,ti re    126.93
Lueders Petro, oil    530.75
Mainelli Wagner, se    12,111.78
Martin Marietta, rk    5,758.79
Mellage Truck, pts,la    2,464.43
Meyer-Earp Auto, pts,la    209.96
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,301.90
NMC, pts, la, eq    30,810.37
Palmer, Marvin, mi    215.50
Sack Lumber, su    20.97
Schneider OK, ti re    31.90
Village Nemaha, ut    51.07
Wagner’s Feed, su    68.00
Child Support
Salaries    $633.92
Ameritas Life, ret    93.60
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    199.56
County Visitors
Auburn Newpaper, pub    5.02
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,348.39
Ameritas, ret    307.19
Aub Newspaper,  ad    350.00
Baker, Kayleigh, mi    32.00
BC Tees, su    661.64
Lynch’s, su    218.81
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    633.91
Osborne, Laura, mi     86.50
Pamida, su    44.95
The Aim Inst, se    1,000.00
Canine Dog Fund
Town & Country Vet, se    59.12
911 Emergency
American Tower, se    541.00
Windstream, se    1,366.84
atty fe, attorney fees; bd pr, board of prisoners; bldg re, building repair; sftwr, computer software; cont, contract; du, dues; el rt, election rent, eq, equipment; fe, fees; fu, fuel;  la, labor; me se, medical service; me su, medical supply; mi, mileage; pts, parts; pstg, postage; pub, publication; reg, registration: ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ut, utilities
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Rohrs, seconded by Lovelace to adjourn at 12:41 p.m.
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 - May 20




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MAY 10, 2010 – 8:00 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, Jacquelyn Kelsay, Principal, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Rhonda Holloway, Richard Meyer.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Superintendent’s Office at 8:00 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 Arlen Grotrian to accept the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, April 12, 2010.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $43,077.06from the General Fund.  Seconded by Duane Caspers.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Windstream    $142.32
Card Services    $21.88
Added Touch    $50.00
Advance Education, Inc.    $625.00
American Recycling     $268.00
Amsan    $863.64
Arlan Andreeson    $70.00
Auburn Newspaper    $147.07
Awards Unlimited    $29.39
Barbara Billesbach    $450.00
Black Hills Energy    $930.55
Board of Public Works    $2,931.64
Bohl Plumbing    $29.35
Cash-Wa Distributing Co.    $173.76
D&D Communications    $68.40
Dietz Music House    $80.96
E.S.U No. 4    $2,141.28
E.S.U. No.4    $14,345.56
E.S.U. No. 6    $371.54
Edwards Chemicals    $785.34
Eggers Brothers, Inc    $93.64
Flex One     $72.00
Gilbert Services    $158.00
GovConnection, Inc.    $483.80
Harris    $428.77
Nikki Hayes    $910.10
Holiday Inn of Omaha     $1,664.00
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.    $30.00
J-B Reimbursement Account    $758.35
Jineco Equipment    $58.00
Karen Johns    $12.58
Johnson Quik Stop    $1,782.18
Josten’s    $362.42
Walter Knippelmeyer    $140.00
Lueders Petroleum Inc.    $2,683.70
Madison National Life Ins    $519.47
Mary Malcolm    $916.50
Modern Methods, Inc.    $1,971.97
NASB    $125.00
NCSA    $415.00
Dana Overfield    $37.07
Pamida    $7.47
Pelican’s Grocery    $30.73
Quill Corporation    $287.31
Ram Exterminators    $50.00
Gene Remmers    $6.40
Sack Lumber Co.    $9.88
School Specialty     $259.88
Joetta Sims    $211.84
S.E. Plumbing & Heating    $295.65
Stutheit Implement    $574.78
TigerDirect.Com    $103.57
University of Oregon    $137.00
Village of Johnson    $1,406.50
Wagner’s Feed Store    $586.92    Watts Up    $332.50
Weathercraft Co. of Lincoln    $628.40
Checking Account Total:    $43,077.06
Grand Total:    $43,077.06
Duane Caspers explained that he invited Rhonda Holloway to attend the meeting regarding grant writing.  Ms. Holloway stated that she is willing to search for grant opportunities for which the district might qualify and stated that any fee for her services would only apply if a grant was successfully obtained.  It was recommended that Ms. Holloway meet with the administrators at a future time to further discuss needs of the district in relationship to grant opportunities.
Richard Meyer addressed the Board and explained that the windshield of his wife’s vehicle had been badly shattered as a result of a rock thrown by a Johnson-Brock school bus which she was following. The District’s insurance company had indicated that the District was not responsible for the damage.  Mr. Meyer requested that the Board consider compensation for the windshield.  No action was taken on the matter.
The Principal’s Report included information regarding the Statewide Writing Assessment conducted in grades 4, 8, and 11.  Results will be made public by the Nebraska Department of Education in August.  Mrs. Kelsay provided a copy of the itinerary for the music department trip to Washington, D.C.  Plans for Baccalaureate/Commencement on May 15 were noted.  The Board was provided a list of summer workshops to be attended by Mrs. Kelsay and Johnson-Brock teachers.  2010-2011 schedules for MUDECAS and Pioneer Conference activities were provided.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that she presented to the Peru State College Physical Education Coaches’ Methods class on April 26 on “Pursuing Victory with Honor”.  On April 28, she presented to Peru State College seniors pursuing education degrees on effective teacher interviews.  Mrs. Kelsay met with the HTRS School Improvement team regarding their school improvement process.  District track will be May 13 at Tri County Schools, and Mrs. Kelsay will serve on the Jury of Appeals at the meet.  
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mr. Andreesen updated the Board regarding the status of the Lunch Fund and indicated that, with an increase in meal prices, a smaller transfer from General Fund to Lunch Fund than in recent years might be feasible.  Mrs. Kelsay reviewed suggestions made by the Student Council for the lunch program.  Mr. Andreesenreported which conference schools are increasing their activities admission to $5 for adults, $4 for students for 2010-2011.  Discussion was held regarding the search for school vans/vehicles to replace the extended base vans being phased out of service for schools.  Discussion of use of facilities for non-school activities was held.  The Board indicated the Administrators should continue evaluating each request with emphasis on the “no personal profit or gain” clause of the agreement.  Levy override planning committee names from the previous election were reviewed.  Mr. Andreesen provided a copy of the Resolution used for the 2005 levy override election and pointed out parts of the resolution that are no longer applicable.  He recommended the school attorney review and advise regarding the resolution.  
Mr. Andreesen provided cost figures for financing the FBLA National Competition and the National History Day National Competition.  A bid for replacing the backdrop curtains on the stage was reviewed.  Another bid has been requested.  Mr. Andreesen explained the revisions to the new Dating Violence Board Policy provided by the school attorney.  The revised version is on the agenda as the first reading, and the version accepted as a first reading in April will be discarded.  Mr. Andreesen reviewed the need for annual review of the policies on Patron and Parental Involvement, Student Fees, and Harassment and Bullying.  The 2010-2011 calendar revision was explained as a result of ESU 4 not sponsoring an inservice in February, as well as change of the date for parent/teacher conferences.  It was explained that Village equipment was used to aerate the football field and that the Village should be compensated.  Duane Caspers said he would ask the Village to send an invoice.  Finally, Mr. Andreesen requested that the August Board meeting be moved to August 12 because his daughter will be married on the regularly scheduled date.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the first reading of Policy 5350, Dating Violence, and to change the wording of Policy 1321 in the second sentence of the second paragraph from “shall” to “may” as a second reading.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
The matter of updating the sound system at the football field was tabled until the June meeting to allow other options to be explored.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the installation of 18 curtains in the new gym at a cost of $1800.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to allow the transportation committee and Mr. Andreesen to start the process of acquiring two vehicles.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Discussion was held regarding the search for used vehicles.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the FBLA Nationals expenses in the amount of $9,972 for twelve students and one sponsor.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to approve the National History Day expenses in the amount of $2,500 for two students and one sponsor.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve amending the 2010-2011 School Calendar by adding a student day on February 14 which was previously the ESU Mid Year Inservice, and moving the date of Parent/Teacher Conference.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to approve raising the lunch and breakfast prices by $.10 per meal.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve Board Policies 1210, Patron and Parental Involvement; Policy 5340, Student Fees; and Policy 5345, Harrassment and Bullying.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the Interlocal Agreement for the Southeast Nebraska Powerschool Cooperative for the two-year term (September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2012) with a membership fee of $5,250 per year.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to go into executive session at 9:40 p.m. to protect the public interest and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to return to regular session at 10:45 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to adjourn the regularly scheduled May Board of Education meeting at 10:46p.m.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be June 14, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - May 20