MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON JUNE 14, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Lesley Ryan and Council Members: Darrin Reeves, Joe Whisler, and Jay Moran. Council Member Judie Douglas 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 May 10, 2010 regular 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 Council reviewed the minutes from the Special Council Meeting on May 25, 2010. Council Member Moran made motion to accept the minutes as written. Council Member Whisler seconded the motion for acceptance. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
The Council reviewed the minutes from the Special Council Meeting on June 7, 2010. Council Member Reeves made motion to accept the minutes as written. Council Member Whisler seconded the motion for acceptance. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
The Clerk reported the March 2010 sales tax deposit was $3,377.11 $272.87 of this was Motor Vehicle Sales Tax. Correspondence was received from Utility Service Company outlining our annual fees for the contract during the 2010-11 budget years. The Department of Revenue submitted correspondence acknowledging their receipt of required documents in order to continue the City of Peru 1% sales tax. USDA Rural Development submitted information regarding Community Center funding that is available. The 2010 Notice of Valuations was received from the Nemaha County Assessor.
The monthly claims were reviewed. Council Member Reeves asked about the American Recycling claim for trash service at 1100 3rd Street and if the work done at 809 6th helped with the drainage problem. After brief discussion, Council Member Reeves made motion to accept the claims as presented, with the exception of the NPPD portion of the American Recycling bill. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” Reeves and Whisler, “Abstained”, Moran. Motion: Carried. May claims paid are as follows:
OPPD-$2,132.02 (gen,sts,p&r,fr); Windstream-$228.77 (gen,fr); Black Hills Energy-$309.67 (fr); AT&T-$65.04; The Cleaners-$24.00 (gen); Casey’s-$683.29 (sts,rur fr, res); American Recycling-$2,060.00 (gen,sts); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$625.00 (gen); PeopleService-$7,541.00 (wtr); Auburn Newspaper-$60.03 (gen); Oce’ Imagistics-$21.60 (gen); Sack Lumber-$61.80 (sts); Schneider’s OK Tire-$87.90 (sts); Eggers Brothers-$69.23 (fr,rur,fr,sts); JEO-$114.00 (wtr); Pitney Bowes-$106.99 (gen); Orscheln-$182.52(sts); Moran Brothers Excavating-$9,624.00 (wtr); The Flower Shoppe-$104.21 (sts); Stutheit Implement-$11.70 (sts); Greenwade Tree-$700.00 (sts); Van Diest Supply-$25.00 (sts); Municipal Supply-$92.52 (wtr); HWS-$777.45 (sts). Lewis Implement-$83.52 (sts); Lynch’s Hardware-$29.98 (gen,sts); Decker’s Food Center-$3.09 (gen); United Life Ins.-$41.31 (gen); Assurant Health-$1,678.32 (gen); AFLAC-$113.02 (gen); Quality Inn-$441.80 (fr,rur fr); Days Inn Grand Island-$259.90 (fr,rurfr); Chris Gilmore-$219.19 (fr,rur fr);
Abbreviations=General (gen), Streets (sts), Water (wtr). Sewer (swr), Parks & Rec (p&r), City Fire (fr), Rural Fire (rur fr), Rescue (res).
The May water report is available at City Hall for public inspection. Mayor Ryan commented she would have liked to have seen a report regarding all of the water leak repairs that took place.
Mayor Ryan presented her Mayor’s report for May 2010.
Joe Miller with Miller-Monroe-Farrell Insurance was present to review the statement of values for the City’s insurance policy and to discuss Wrongful Termination Insurance coverage.
Regarding the approval of the JEO water study, Council Member Reeves made motion to approve the JEO Engineering water study contract. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Denny Meyers was not present to discuss his agenda item regarding trash service.
Jay Moran, on behalf of Moran Bros. Excavating, approached the Council to request an open contract to continue performing work for the City of Peru in the same manner he has been performing work. After brief discussion, Council Member Reeves made motion to approve an open contract between the City of Peru and Moran Bros. Excavating. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE”, Reeves and Whisler. “ABSTAINED”  Moran. Motion; Carried.
Regarding the status of the 5th Street repairs, the Clerk explained that JEO submitted a bid proposal regarding repairs to be made to 5th Street. After discussion, Mayor Ryan asked if we wanted to table the topic until next month and asked the council to bring their thoughts on how to down-size this project at the next meeting. Council Member Whisler said he thought that would be best and all agreed.
Council Member Reeves made motion to approve Grant Brueggamann as a new fire department member. Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler. Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Regarding an engineer investigation on the water main breaks (Agenda Item #7), Mayor Ryan asked for a motion and a second to enter into executive session pending possible litigation. Mayor Ryan explained she discussed this item with City Attorney Steve Mercure and he agreed with her recommendation. Council Member Moran made motion to enter into executive session regarding the recent water main breaks. Motion was seconded by Council Member Reeves. Vote indicted, “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Council entered into executive session at 7:45 p.m. Council Member Whisler made motion to exit executive session at 7:55 p.m. Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran. Vote indicated, “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
No action was taken on discussion which took place during executive session.
ADJOURN
Lesley R Ryan, Mayor
Attest: Cindy Moran, City Clerk
A complete copy of the minutes is available for public inspection at Peru City Office.
Herald - July 22

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD JULY 12, 2010
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 12th day of July 2010 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 12:00 Noon.   This meeting was 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, Snyder, and Schneider.   
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.
General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter introduced Ken Fairchild with Olsson Associates.  Mr. Fairchild presented the Board with the Preliminary Power Plant Review and Preliminary Electric Distribution System Master Plan.  Mr. Fairchild went over the findings of the reviews with the Board, including the fact that due to a new EPA ruling, the Board will need to spend $187,830 on catalytic converters for the engines in the power plant.  The $187,830 is just for the parts, installation is not included in that figure.  Mr. Fairchild will be present at the next Board Meeting to submit the final studies for the Board Members approval.
GM Hunter reported that the bid on the water line for the new Orschelns facility came in at approximately $27,000 higher than the $35,000 the Board had previously authorized for the water line.  The increase was due to issues with the location of the storm drains and easements at the location.  A number of citizens / rate payers were present to express their concern about the Board authorizing the additional amount.  After much discussion, Member Hahn made a motion that the Board authorize the payment of the additional $27,000 to complete the Orscheln water line project.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder; nay – Glenn; abstaining - Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning the Water Projects:
GM Hunter reported that work on the water plant was moving slowly, with weather being the biggest delay factor.  The contractor, Eriksen Construction, has submitted a request for payment in the amount of $195,136.86.  Member Glenn made a motion that the payment be approved.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that contractor K2 has submitted a pay request that is essentially their final pay request in the amount of $79,590.85.  An amount is being held as retainage until all waivers from the property owners have been received.  Member Hahn made a motion that the payment be approved.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning the Wastewater Projects:
GM Hunter reported that the contractor is pouring concrete for the sidewalks and is working on the final list of items that need to be completed on the new wastewater treatment plant.  GM Hunter also reported that additional transplanting had occurred in the reed beds to improve the stand.  It was decided that a tour would be arranged for the Board Members at a date to be determined prior to the next Board Meeting.  The contractor, Graham Construction, has submitted a pay request in the amount of $22,204.65.  Member Snyder made a motion that the payment be approved.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning 6th Street Sewer Phase I:
GM Hunter reported that work was progressing at the expected rate.  GM Hunter mentioned that the contractor was working with Beard’s Salvage regarding an issue with their sewer line.  The contractor, Van Kirk Bros Contracting, has submitted a pay request in the amount of $57,766.57.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Kubik, that the payment be approved.     Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning 6th Street Sewer Phase II:
GM Hunter reported that the project was on schedule.  The contractor has completed all of the work on this section and most of the punch list items have been taken care of.  There will be one pay request after the one submitted today in support of this project.  The contractor, TJ Osborn, has submitted a pay request in the amount of $111,988.79.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Kubik, that the payment be approved.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported on the testing by HHS of the wells being used by the Board of Public Works for water production.  Two wells are currently classified as “under the influence” of surface water.  GM Hunter does not think further testing is necessary since the issue with the wells being under the influence will be resolved when the new water plant is in operation.  GM Hunter will discuss the issue further with HHS and will probably ask the Board at the next regular meeting to refuse further testing.  At that time, the Board will have 18 months to address the issue.  The new water plant will be operation by December 2010 at the latest.
GM Hunter and Member Hahn updated the Board on their meeting with Rodger Meeks of the USDA regarding waiving capacity and tapping fees.  After discussion, it was determined that a meeting would be held with real estate agents, contractors, and builders to determine what impact capacity and tapping fees have on the further development of the City of Auburn.
GM Hunter reported that a number of citizens on the south side were working on a project to update the lighting around the courthouse.  Mary Kruger then spoke with the Board regarding the goals and costs of the project.  Member Hahn made a motion, Member Snyder seconded, that the Board would support the project by supplying labor at no cost for the installation of the lighting.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  GM Hunter also suggested a potential avenue for some grant funding to assist with the project which has been projected to cost $43,808.00.
GM Hunter stated that it was time for the Board to renew their IT service agreements.  The contracts would run for a period of two years at the same cost as the previous contract.  The agreements are for continued technical support of our hardware, software, and network by Action Technologies Inc.  Member Glenn made a motion, Member Kubik seconded, that the Board renew their service agreements with Action Technologies Inc. for the 2010 – 2012 time period.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks brought before the Board a resolution for the Board’s approval regarding the City of Auburn / Board of Public Works pension plan.  The resolution amends the pension plan to adopt changes required due to legislation and to clarify the designations of Trustees and Plan Administrator of the plan.  Some additional investment vehicles were added to allow the employees a broader range of investment options.  Member Glenn made a motion, Member Snyder seconded, that the Board approve resolution number 2010 – 07.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks brought before the Board several quotes for the Board’s consideration regarding fiduciary liability insurance for the City of Auburn / Board of Public Works trustees of the plan.  The coverage would protect the trustees in the event of litigation regarding the pension plan.  The coverage should be paid for in a 50 / 50 split between the City of Auburn and the Board of Public Works.  AFM Sierks recommended to the Board that they accept the quote from Hartford for an annual premium of $1,752 ($826 for the Board, $826 for the City).  Member Hahn made a motion, Member Snyder seconded, that the Board accept the quote from Hartford Insurance for $1,752 if the City of Auburn approved the same at their city council meeting on July 26th.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning Financial:
AFM Sierks noted there were three CDs maturing in July, two at Carson National Bank and one at Auburn State Bank.  After presenting the Board with the quotes from the institutions, AFM Sierks recommended leaving the CDs at their present location for another 12 months.  Member Kubik made a motion, Member Hahn seconded, that the Board leave the CDs in their current location for another 12 months based upon the quotes presented.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Chairman Schneider asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #16.  The only change to general consent items was the correction of the next meeting date to July 12th in the meeting minutes.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Kubik, 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:
Checks Written During the Month of June 2010:
Windstream    $1,011.98
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
HHS-State of NE    143.40
Stewart, Helen    144.28
Guhde, Deana    112.77
Clark-Cartier, Heather    124.82
A-1 Cellular    174.90
Action Technology Services             1,587.95
Affiliated Credit Services    31.59
American Recycling & Sanitation              68.00
Black Hills Energy    57.08
County Publications    166.27
Auburn Plumbing/Heating/AC     9.90
Auburn Postmaster    700.00
Austin International     1,325.00
Baird Holm LLP    2,228.40
Beard’s Salvage    324.63
Bennett’s Auto Body    327.40
Board Of Public Works    12,393.42
Bulldog Auto Parts    54.02
Caselle     3,255.00
Cintas Corporation No. 2    621.96
City Of Auburn    10,986.10
D.R. Thomas    268.39
Dakota Supply Group    9,503.55
Dugan Business Forms    176.53
Dutton-Lainson Company    1,767.90
Eggers Brothers     164.87
Auburn Family Health Center PC            34.00
Farwest Line Specialties    32.37
First Bank Card Center    895.69
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,002.32
Glenn’s Corner Market    116.77
Great Plains One-call Service             138.05
Hawkins     1,861.58
DHHS State of Nebraska    208.00
HDR Engineering     117,661.39
HD Supply Waterworks     3,100.60
Husker Electric    6,067.65
IKON Office Solutions     187.44
J C Cross Company    9,659.00
JEO Consulting Group     2,316.80
Kriz-Davis Company    1,005.36
Lawson Products     887.32
League Of Municipalities    4,820.00
Loln Winwater    2,445.33
Lyceum, The    114.76
Lynch Hardware & Gifts    84.46
McMaster-Carr Supply Company            224.36
Mid Con Systems     373.60
Mike’s Window Service    21.30
Municipal Supply of NE     280.39
Nebraska Public Power District            269,809.61
Nemaha County Treasurer    34.00
Muse, Ferida M.    33.13
Northern Safety Co.     201.47
Schneider O.K. Tire Stores     290.53
Olsson Associates     7,000.00
Omaha Public Power District            8,820.62
Orscheln Farm & Home    206.38
Pamida    133.09
Pollard Co.     46.42
Sack Lumber Company    279.52
Stutheit Implement    8.23
Tri-state Office Products    30.87
US Cellular    133.59
Water Engineering     408.16
Western Area Power Administration
42,679.09
Windstream    1,005.39
Wittmann, Dennis    1,225.00
Graham Construction    22,204.65
IKON Office Solutions    300.82
Eriksen Construction Company             195,136.86
K2 Real Estate Development            79,590.85
Van Kirk Sand & Gravel     57,766.57
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Catholic Social Services - Energy Care    23.00
T J Osborn Construction    111,988.79
United Rentals Trench Safety            4,172.46
BTE Corporation    800.00
Wagner Feed Store    77.02
Gulizia Shell Speedee Mart    52.50
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 June 2010.
Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, 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 - $116.77.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider; abstaining - Glenn.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board approve the claim of Schneider’s O.K. Tire Stores - $290.53.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder; abstaining - Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Reports:
Hospital New Service
Storms / Flooding
Website
Credit Card Payments
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Snyder the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held August 9, 2010 at the hour of 12:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call: those voting aye: Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the meeting adjourned.  Agenda items will be posted.
Richard L. Schneider, Chairman
ATTEST:
Doug C. Glenn, Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I, Melissa Ann Sierks, 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 July 12, 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.
Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public in and for the State of Nebraska.
My Commission Expires June 15, 2014.
Herald - July 22

minutes of the nemaha county board of
equalization meeting
july 14, 2010
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on July 14, 2010 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on July 8, 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 l1:00 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, County Assessor Lila Gottula, Deputy County Assessor Jana Smith, and County Contracted Appraiser Ron Elliott.
Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to approve the June 24, 2010 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Chairman Rohrs noted the opening meeting law poster.
Assessor Lila Gottula presented tax list correction #950, parcel 640022154, Michael & Daleen Behrends, corrected square footage of garage.  Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction #950 for Michael & Daleen Behrends in the amount of $226.64 added tax for tax year 2007.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Assessor Lila Gottula presented tax list correction #951, parcel 640022154, Michael & Daleen Behrends, corrected square footage of garage.  Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction #951 for Michael & Daleen Behrends in the amount of $205.62 added tax for tax year 2008.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Assessor Lila Gottula presented tax list correction #952, parcel 640022154, Michael & Daleen Behrends, corrected square footage of garage.  Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction #952 for Michael & Daleen Behrends in the amount of $299.76 added tax for tax year 2009.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
The following Property protests were reviewed and read into the record:  – Huntsmen of Tecumseh – Parcels 640058248, 640058213, 640058434, 640057373; David Ross Helms – Parcel 640096905; Leanne K & Irvin L Pearson – Parcel 640077366; Michael & Sandra Lambelet – Parcel 640022650; Gibbs Farms Inc – Parcels 640053483, 640030823; James C Hall – Parcels 640024319, 640054536; Jerry Lee Anderson – Parcel 640044506; Phil Shaw – Parcels 640009301, 640008763; Professional Mortgage Services Inc – Parcel 640030637; Jim Grundman – Parcel 640058256; Keith Edmonds – Parcel 640045642; Shannon Stemm – Parcel 640090532; Darrell & Linda J Hopper – Parcel 640029108; City of Peru – Parcels 640060641, 640060609; Rodney & Kathryn Pebley – Parcels 640066267, 640030920; Morey Cade – Parcels 640079822, 640059031; Stanley & Virginia Allen Trust – Parcels 640059597, 640059546, 640059538; Kristen Dearing – Parcels 640059589, 640059503, 640059503; Judith & Larry Anderson – Parcel 640050182; Volker Revoc Trust, Dean & Darlene Volker – Parcels 640051650, 640051650, 640095771, 640051669; Robert E Barnhart – Parcels 640054633, 640051782, 640054579; Perry Backstrom – Parcel 640022952; 3 & D Riverside Retreat LLC – Parcel 640060021; James W Grant III – Parcels 640052592, 640053602, 640053629, 640059422, 640059449, 640059600, 640027296; Oestmann Farms, Inc. – Parcels 640074146; 640059473, 640053971, 640074340, 640064043, 640050328, 640054943; James Oestmann II – Parcels 640054587, 640054641, 640054617; James H. Kite – Parcel 640078265; James Kite LE – Parcel 640059465; Duane Weninger – Parcel 640033113; Harry & Barbra Hitzel – Parcel 640010121; Terry Broady - Parcel 640047319; Heath Christiansen – Parcel 640045154; Melvin Greenwade – Parcel 640038786; Nancy Austin – Parcels 640102905, 640102832, 640059856, 640059783;
Brownville Development – Parcel 640060048; Renee Rowell – Parcel 640011659; Harold & Sheryl Hitch – Parcel 640006329; Terry Gerweck – Parcels 640023533, 640051847, 64005189; Barb Stramel – Parcel 640024076; Paul V. Fleming – Parcel 640038239; Manford & Susan Cade – Parcels 640072399, 640060099; George Nincehelser – Parcels 640060420, 640060455; Rick & Laddie Helms – Parcel 640012728; Richard Hull – Parcel 640026052; Marsha Meyer – Parcels 640002951; Rick Jones – Parcel 640059767, 640055648; Warren D. Jones – Parcels 640054765, 640054668, 640055672; Lloyd Moore – Parcels 640078168, 640066356; Albert Simpson – Parcels 640025102, 640032125, 640062180, 640050271, 640048528, 640048528, 640073522; Don Franklin – Parcels 640079766, 640078753; Crown Pointe Management – Parcels 640044271, 640044468, 640044972, 640044379, 640044559, 640044646, 640044883, 640044808; James Cook – Parcel 640062156; Angelo Ligouri – Parcel 640004091; Jimmie D. Blex – Parcel 640095798; Blanche Caspers – Parcels 640061273, 640075274; Troy Wynn – Parcel 640001688; Mark & Elizabeth Andrews – Parcels 640078109, 640056954, 640054759, 640054722, 640059732, 640046660, 640028403, 640073247, 640056962, 640059759, 640060137; HLG Farms II, LLC – Parcel 640065554; John Boellstorff – Parcel 640029175; Sandra Davis – Parcel 640028373; Mrs. Elmer Duerfeldt – Parcel 640056733; Sarah Jane Snyder – Parcels 640024262, 640024033, 640054382.
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 - July 22




proceedings of the
nemaha county board of commissioners meeting
july 14, 2010
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on July 14, 2010, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on July 8, 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 8:23 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 Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the June 24, 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; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Chairman Lovelace noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
T.O. Davison, member of the Nemaha County Visitors Committee, asked the Board of Commissioners to send a letter to Nebraska Department of Revenue for a listing of establishments located in Nemaha County that are collecting state and county lodging tax.  Board will contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue regarding this request.
Allan Adams, board member of the Peru Dike District visited with the board regarding road maintenance on the dikes in the Peru Dike District.  He requested the county build the county roads back up on the dikes, as previous road grading has removed the dirt from the dike.  He also visited with the board regarding the cleaning of ditches and extending or replacing several tubes.
Sandy Morrissey, Regional Prevention Coordinator with Region V Systems updated the board on the programs of the alcohol and drug prevention activities.
Larry Holtzman, Auburn City Council Member visited with the board regarding the dumping of home remodeling waste materials and trash at the Furniture/Appliance Drop Off Site. The City of Auburn and Nemaha County will work together to possibly increase the lighting, install security cameras, and having the gates to the site open longer.  
Roger Kuhn visited with the board regarding “when and if” bridge C006411250 (Historical Bridge) was going to be repair and reopened. Kuhn indicated 2/3’s of his property is not accessible due to the bridge being closed.  The bridge was closed on January 22, 2010 by the Nebraska Department of Roads.  Also present was Carroll Reeves.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve Omaha Public Power District application #145 for a single-phase underground crossing, 7 miles S & 1 mile E of Julian.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to reappoint Mary Kruger to the Nemaha County Visitors Committee for a 4 year term to expire July, 2014.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to reappoint T.O. Davison to the Nemaha County Visitors Committee for a 4 year term to expire July, 2014.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to reappoint Janice Boden to the Nemaha County Visitors Committee for a 4 year term to expire July, 2014.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $29,727.77
AMAC, se    423.50
Able, Valerie, ju cst    40.82
Action Tech, se    475.11
Adams, Annalee, ju cst    46.64
Allgood, Travis, ju cst    35.00
American Lawncare, se    340.00
American Recycling, se    1,871.70
Ameritas Life, ret    4,573.60
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aspen Publish, su    279.00
Aub Newspapers, pub    677.49
Bath, Marilyn, ju cst    35.00
Beatty, Rex, ju cst    35.00
Becker, Jeffrey, ju cst    35.00
Beethe, Ben, atty fe    500.00
Beger, Nathan, ju cst    35.00
Biaggi, James, ju cst    39.85
Black Hills Energy, ut    55.38
Blinde, James, ju cst    40.82
Bd Public Works, ut    3,885.70
Boellstorff, Kathy, ju cst    49.55
Boyer, Michael, ju cst    35.00
Brinckerhoff, Kyle, ju cst    39.85
Brook-Jeanneret, K, ju cst    47.61
Buchmeier, Kim, ju cst    36.94
Cain, James, atty fe    1,465.00
Capital Business,  ma ag    953.97
Carpenter, Carol, ju cst    46.64
Carrot-top, su    188.25
Casey’s, fu    282.47
Christensen, L, ju cst    44.70
Clark, Clinton, bldg re    142.00
Coatney, John, ju cst    44.70
Cole, Bert, ju cst    35.00
Constellation, ut    35.98
Continental Res, su    517.75
Cowan, Ralph, ju cst    35.00
Culligan, su    79.55
CVSOAN, du    50.00
Dean, Margaret, ju cst    47.61
Dettmann, Jeff, ju cst    35.00
Discover Bank, garn    238.33
Douglas Sheriff, se    18.53
Express Police, su    49.98
Fankhauser, cont, atty fe    4,466.66
Farmers Coop, fu    1,090.50
GIS Workshop, sftwr    25,000.00
Glens Corner Mkt, su    32.85
Habben, Kathy, se    95.00
Hunters Headquarters, su    20.99
Interstate Battery, su    7.38
Intoximeters, su    303.00
Jones MD, JW, se    1,980.00
Lesoing, Gary, mi    92.50
Lorman Education, su    126.95
Mellage, Mariah, wit fe    20.00
Microfilm Image, ma ag    123.00
Mid-American, su    274.94
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,165.41
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
NE Co Atty Assoc,du,reg    857.00
NE Law Enf Trng, reg    50.00
Nem Co Court, fe    245.22
Nem Co Hospital, me se    745.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    8,586.84
Nem Co Treas, se    171.00
NIRMA, ins    69,843.70
Nutsch-Fulton, K, mi    109.50
OPPD, ut    33.37
Orschelns, su    13.96
Pamida, su    138.86
Panko-Rahe, J, atty fe    135.00
Petersens Auto, se    3,839.38
Presto-X Com, se    188.49
Quill, su    441.65
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    4,331.25
Rowell, Wendy, wit fe    20.00
Sack Lumber, su    44.17
Schmitz, Sondra, wit fe    20.00
Smith, Richard, atty fe    500.00
Sorensen, Johannes, wit fe    20.00
Stanley, Matt, wit fe    73.40
Streichers, su    150.98
Striggow, Randi, mi,pstg    163.07
The Cleaners, se    314.00
The Hartford, annt    200.00
Tri-State Office, su    243.86
Turnbull, Emily, wit fe    38.00
U-Save Pharmacy, me su    1,791.70
UNL Is Comm, se    55.04
Verizon Wireless, se    671.54
Road
Salaries    $19,648.86
American Recycling, se    54.00
Ameritas Life, ret    2,961.63
Aub Fmly Hlth, me se    68.00
Beards Salvage, su    1,167.15
Black Hills Energy, ut    21.41
Bd Public Works, ut    396.64
Bulldog Auto, pts,su    1,023.12
Concrete Ind, conc    556.50
Darrel Volker Const, rk    22,533.54
Farmer Coop, fu    16,494.92
Graybill Tire, pts    164.57
Lawson Products, su    836.99
Lynch’s Hardware, su    55.96
Martin Marietta, rk    10,181.57
Medical Enterp, su    64.80
Meyer-Earp Auto, pts,la    290.71
Midwest Service, su    5,763.07
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    6,997.80
NIRMA, ins    15,657.92
NMC, pts, la    1,514.48
Orschelns, su    102.05
Palmer, Marvin, mi    262.00
Sack Lumber, su    207.81
Schneider OK, ti re    767.89
Stutheit Implement, pts    410.89
Village Nemaha, ut    61.88
Wagners Feed, su    364.85
Wick’s Sterling, pts, la    125.33
Child Support
Salaries    $1,043.20
Ameritas Life, ret    117.36
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    262.12
County Visitors
Aub Newspapers, pub    5.02
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,545.22
Ameritas, ret    307.19
McLaughlin, Melissa, se    250.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    603.94
NIRMA, ins    302.38
Osborne, Laura, mi     249.00
Pamida, su    6.98
The Aim Institute, se    1,000.00
Tri-State Office, su    53.65
Verizon Wireless, se    137.59
Whisler, Kayleigh, mi    11.00
Hospital Bond
Fremont Nat’l Bank, bond            313,836.25
911 Emergency
American Tower, se    563.00
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adjourn at 10:47 a.m.
Monty Lovelace, Chairman
Board of Commissioner
County of Nemaha, Nebraska
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 - July 22




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 Liquor Licenses may be automatically renewed for one year from November 1, 2010 for the following retail liquor licensee, to-wit:
Class C
The Brownville Lyceum Cafe, LLC.
228 Main Street
Brownville, Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of said license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Brownville on or before August 2, 2010. In the event protests are filed by three or more such persons, hearing will be had to determine whether continuation of said license should be allowed.
CHARLOTTE McCOMAS
Village Clerk
Village of Brownville
Brownville, Nebraska
Herald - July 22




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 Liquor Licenses may be automatically renewed for one year from November 1, 2010 for the following retail liquor licensee, to-wit:
Class C
TJ’s Tavern
Main Street
Brownville, Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of said license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Brownville on or before August 2, 2010. In the event protests are filed by three or more such persons, hearing will be had to determine whether continuation of said license should be allowed.
CHARLOTTE McCOMAS
Village Clerk
Village of Brownville
Brownville, Nebraska
Herald - July 22




IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN IRENE GFELLER, Deceased.
PR 10-27
NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO: All Persons Interested In Said Estate:
Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of July, 2010, in said Court in Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement informally appointing Jacquelyn Gfeller as personal representative of the estate of said decedent; and notice is also given that all claims against said estate must be filed with the Nemaha County Court on or before the 22nd day of September, 2010, or be forever barred.
Dated July 13, 2010.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
Herald - July 22, 29, August 5
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
IN RE NAME CHANGE OF: Damien Devontae’ Prewitt and Donovan Da’sean Prewitt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of July, 2010, a petition was filed in the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to change a minor child’s or children’s names from Damien Devontae’ Prewitt and Donovan Da’sean Prewitt to Damien Devontae’ Johnson and Donovan Da’sean Johnson.
A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Bryan, in courtroom No. 1, 1824 N St. Auburn, NE, on the 11th day of August, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the Court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the minor children’s names will be changed from that of Damien Devontae’ Prewitt and Donovan Da’sean Prewitt to Damien Devontae’ Johnson and Donovan Da’sean Johnson.
Petitioner:
Desaray Sardeson-Johnson
1123 23rd St.
Auburn, NE 68305
402-209-6376
Herald - July 22, 29
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of Orvin W. Oestmann, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-26
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy of said Decedent, Determination of Heirs, and Appointment of Elaine Bray as Personal Representative has been filed and herein and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska, on August 3, 2010 at or after 1:00 o’clock p.m.
ELAINE BRAY, Petitioner
73067 640 Ave.
Auburn, NE 68305
Kelly J. Werts, #20509
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN & WERTS, P.C.
1901 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-2444
Fax (402) 274-2445
Herald - July 15, 22, 29

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, July 28, 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  www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - July 22




Notice of Trustee`s Sale
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on 08/30/2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305:
THE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN FEET (S 118 FEET) OF LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK ONE (1), GILMORE`S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, EXCEPT PORTIONS THEREOF DEEDED TO THE STATE OF NEBRASKA FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
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 07/22/2010, final 08/19/2010
Published in the Nemaha County Herald
K&M Filename: DURALNO1    
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN FROM YOU   WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Herald - July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19




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 on the 25th day of August, 2010 at ten o’clock A.M.:
A tract of land located in the Northeast Quarter (NE3) of the Northwest Quarter (NW3) of Section 21, Township 6 North, Range 14, East of the 6th P.M., in Nemaha County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows: Considering the East line of the Northwest Quarter (NW3) of said Section 21 as bearing South 01 degrees 14 feet 20 inches East and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto: Commencing at the North Quarter (N3) Corner of said Section 21, thence southerly along said East line South 01 degress 14 feet 20 inches East 51.9 feet to the South right-of-way line of Nebraska Highway #67; thence westerly along said South line South 89 degrees 12 feet 25 inches West 611.9 feet to a point being the True Point of Beginning; thence leaving said South line and continuing southerly South 00 degrees 53 feet 34 inches East 1260 feet to a point; thence westerly North 90 degrees 00 feet 00 inches West 691.4 feet to a point; thence northerly North 00 degrees 53 feet 34 inches West 1273 feet to a point on the said South right-of-way line of Highway #67; thence easterly along said line South 89 degrees 55 feet 00 inches East 176.4 feet to a point thence southerly South 00 degrees 47 feet 23 inches East 20 feet to a point; thence continuing easterly along said South right-of-way North 89 degrees 12 feet 25 inches East 515.0 feet to the True Point of Beginning -NOW KNOWN AS:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE3NW3) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Six (6) North, Range Fourteen (14) East of the 6th P.M. in Nemaha County, Nebraska, except land deeded to the State of Nebraska for highway purposes ,
more commonly known as: Route 2 Box 32, Auburn, Nebraska 68305.
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 15th day of July, 2010.
STEFFI A. SWANSON,
Substitute Trustee (9766)
Herald - July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12




NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Construction of One Floodwater Retarding Structure
Buck Creek Watershed, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. CST, Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at the Nemaha Natural Resources District, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh NE 68450, and then be publicly opened and read for the construction of the Buck Creek Watershed Floodwater Retarding Structure, Nemaha County, near Peru, Nebraska.
Estimated quantities of major work items include:
Common Excavation              28,480 cu yds
Earth Fill, Class A Compaction    144,180 cu yds
Reinforced Concrete Pipe, 30” dia.           276 lin ft
Estimated price range for the work is $500,000 to $1,500,000. Work must be completed within 221 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed.
Site showing will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. assembling at the Peru City Office, 614 Fifth Street, Peru, Nebraska.
Bid package may be obtained for a minimum prepayment of $10 plus postage by contacting the Nemaha Natural Resources District, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh NE 68450, Phone (402) 335-3325.
Herald - July 15, 22




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
JULY 12, 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, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Cindy Kreifels, Tim, Melody, Stephanie, Samantha Teten.
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.  Pursuant to Nebraska Law, it was noted that a copy of the open meetings law is posted on the south wall of the room.  
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, June 14, 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 $83,470.58 from the General Fund.  Seconded by Duane Caspers.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Windstream    $67.23
A1 Locksmith    $286.95
Advanced Learning Center    $737.59
American Recycling    $268.00
Arlan Andreesen    $273.10
ASCD    $89.00
Auburn Newspaper    $139.33
Black Hills Energy    $337.40
Blessing Plumbing    $433.00
BMI Educational Services    $44.60
Board of Public Works    $3,556.73
Cambium Learning Group    $389.80
Carson-Dellosa Publishing    $275.50
Cengage Learning    $1,231.30
Creative Teaching Press    $70.33
Dietze Music House    $40.40
E.S.U. No. 10    $1,710.00
E.S.U. No 4.     $1,055.00
E.S.U. No 4    $8,855.45
E.S.U. No.4    $820.75
E.S.U. No. 5    $1,815.00
E.S.U. No. 6    $371.54
First Bankcard    $1,851.99
First Bankcard    $255.82
Flinn Scientific Inc    $821.40
Flower Country & Gifts    $40.70
Follett Library Resources    $5,072.95
Galaxy Cablevision    $519.78
Geyer Instuctional    $66.95
Govconnection, Inc    $429.35
Harding & Shultz, PC LLO    $778.00
HM Receivables Co.    $2,798.74
Insect Lore    $20.98
International Reading Assc    $206.68
Interstate Music    $98.45
J-B Reimbursement Acct    $324.29
Johnson Quik Stop    $672.70
Kaplan Early Learning Co.    $36.90
Madison National Life Insur    $519.47
Mary Malcolm    $104.75
McGraw-Hill Inc    $1,788.68
McGraw-Hill Inc    $846.55
Meyer-Earp Auto Center    $364.72
Modern Methods Inc    $1,226.71
Nasco    $107.10
NCSA    $190.00
NE Dol/Boiler Insp Prog    $111.00
Nebraska City Medical    $105.00
Odysseyware    $5,745.00
Omaha World Herald    $863.16
Oriental Trading Co.    $25.97
Pamida    $6.47
Panko Repair    $314.63
Pearson Education, Inc    $9,501.15
Pearson Education, Inc    $8,507.05
Pearson Education, Inc    $355.53
Pitney Bowes Global Fin    $68.00
Postmaster    $185.00
Project Wisdom    $199.00
Proquest LLC    $880.00
Purchase Power    $518.99
Quill Corporation    $218.92
Read Naturally    $136.40
Really Good Stuff    $880.86
Renaissance Learning Inc    $461.26
Sack Lumber Co    $134.44
Scholastic Inc    $49.43
School Specialty    $789.25
School Specialty    $615.97
Science Kit & Boreal Labs    $123.57
Joetta Sims    $74.00
Sylvia Smith    $200.00
Social Studies School Ser    $183.52
Softchoice Corp    $27.00
Software Unlimited Inc    $2,750.00
Solution Tree    $40.95
Sterling Public Schools    $2,441.93
Student Assurance Services    $687.50
Stutheit Implement    $17.82
Taylor Music    $1,243.00
The Teacher Inst    $109.00
Teacher’s Discount    $61.66
Teten Electric    $431.76
Melody Teten    $2,185.45
Treetop Publishing    $38.50
Village of Johnson    $50.00
Weekly Reader Publishing    $120.78
Checking Acct. Total    $83,470.58
Grand Total    $83,470.58
Tim and Melody Teten thanked the Board for supporting the National History Day program and their recent trip to College Park, MD where both Stephanie and Samantha competed at the national level.  Stephanie circulated photographs from the trip and displayed her Nebraska Best of State award.  Stephanie stated that she was proud to represent Johnson-Brock.
The Principal’s Report included information on web-based reporting of student performance to be used in the State of the Schools Report in the fall of 2010.  
The  Superintendent’s Report noted a water line break at the football field.  The water has been shut off until repair can be made.  Mr. Andreesen said he hoped to go to Lincoln the week of July 19 to see the vans available through the rental agency.  Lonnie Neddenriep noted that a 2009 Ford van was for sale through a dealer in Auburn, and Mr. Andreesen noted he planned to check it out.   He asked if Board members had received any recommendations regarding the multitudes of old trophies in storage.  Lonnie Neddenriep reported that the Johnson Library has no space for them, and Susan Remmers indicated the Nemaha County Museum might display up to six trophies.  He noted that many schools display plaques on the walls rather than take up space in the trophy cases and wondered if considerable space could be gained in trophy cases by removing the plaques.  It was recommended the trophies in storage be inventoried.  
Duane Caspers explained that the International bus which had been determined to need a new head gasket, with the work to be done in Lincoln at an estimated cost of $2800, was taken to Panko’s and determined to need an oil manifold gasket, which was installed for a total cost of $314.  
Continuation of July 12, 2010 Official Board Minutes
Discussion was held regarding bus bids and comparisons made regarding the new emissions standards.  
Mr. Andreesen reviewed his recommendation to partially fund the electric vehicle program in that two curriculum courses were taught as a result of the program and, to date, all funds for the program were raised by the teacher and students.  Mr. Andreesen also recommended consideration be given to partially fund cheerleaders since it is an activity endorsed by the NSAA.  Dairy and bakery bids were reviewed, as was the estimate from Hewlett Packard for 30 new laptop computers.  Darren Oestmann described the three computers which were considered and agreed with the selection of the Hewlett Packard.  
Mr. Andreesen and Mrs. Kelsay discussed the interview process for guidance counselor and indicated five applicants had been interviewed, of which only one applicant currently held the endorsement for counselor. A contract was extended to DeeAnn Richardson, with approval of the contract listed later in the agenda.  
Duane Caspers requested that consideration be given and discussion continue regarding funding of national competition in light of expected cuts in state aid next year.  It was noted that the FBLA students are involved in fundraising and do partially pay for expenses of the State Leadership Conference and national competition.   Lonnie Neddenriep asked that the Board be provided a three to four year history of the  FBLA account to track the costs and contributions.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve renewing membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) at a cost of $700.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the bakery products bid of Interstate Brands Corporation to provide Wonder Bread for the food service program for the 2010-2011 school term.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to approve the dairy products bid from Roberts Dairy Company for the food service program for the 2010-2011 school term.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the resolution to enter an Interlocal agreement for a Spanish teacher and to authorize Arlan Andreesen to sign, execute, and deliver the agreement for the district.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund to the Lunch Fund.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the transfer of $25,000 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Duane Caspers to fund the cheerleader account with $1,000.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  David Bohling, aye; Keith Bohling, nay; Caspers, aye; Grotrian, aye; Neddenriep, aye; Oestmann, aye.  Motion carried.
Continuation of July 12, 2010 Official Board Minutes
Moved by Keith Bohling to fund the electric vehicle program with $3,000.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to purchase 30 new laptop computers from Hewlett Packard at a cost of $26,070.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to purchase a bus from Omaha Truck Center at a cost of $81,608.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  David Bohling, aye; Keith Bohling, nay; Caspers, aye; Grotrian, aye; Neddenriep, aye; Oestmann, aye.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the contract for DeeAnn Richardson as Guidance Counselor for the 2010-2011 school year.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by Duane Caspers to approve the first reading of Policy 5130, Attendance Policy and Excessive Absenteeism.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Mr. Andreesen explained that a copy of the proposed policy had been delivered to the County Attorney for review.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by David Bohling to enter into executive session to protect public interest and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual at 9:30 p.m.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to return to regular session at  9:59p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to adjourn the regularly scheduled July Board of Education meeting at 10:00 p.m.  Seconded by Duane Caspers.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
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