NOTICE OF
BUDGET HEARING AND
BUDGET SUMMARY
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-512, that the Southeast District Health Board will meet on the 25th day of August, 2010 at 7 o’clock PM in the Conference Room at the offices of Southeast District Health Department, 2511 Schneider Ave, Auburn, NE, for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget.  The budget detail is available at the office of the Director, 2511 Schneider Ave, Auburn NE during regular business hours.  Questions may be addressed to the Director at (877)-777-0424.
Herald - Aug. 19




PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The Southeast District Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 7:05 PM in the Conference Room at the offices of Southeast District Health Department, 2511 Schneider Ave, Auburn, Ne.  The meeting is open to the public.  An agenda may be viewed at the county clerk’s office or a current agenda is available in the Director’s office at the Southeast District Health Department, 2511 Schneider Ave, Auburn, Ne during regular business hours.
Herald - Aug. 19




Public Notice
The County of Nemaha, Nebraska will receive sealed bids for replacement or installation of stainless steel combo stool and lavatory units at the Nemaha County Jail, 1805 N Street, Auburn NE until Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
All bids should include costs for:
1. replacement of the stainless steel combo stool and lavatory units with same model as current combo stool and lavatory unit.
2. installation of owners fixtures
Appointments to inspect the current combo stool and lavatory unit can be made by calling 402-274-3139.
Bids must be sent or submitted to the office of the Nemaha County Clerk, 1824 N Street, Ste 201, Auburn NE 68305.  All bids must be enclosed in an envelope and marked on the outside of the envelope:  “Sealed Bid, Combo Stool and Lavatory”.
All bids received will be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving the bids.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which, in their opinion, serves the best interest of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska or to reject any or all bids. Awarding of the bid will be in accordance with Section No. 10 of LB 393, know as the County Purchasing Act.
Joyce Oakley,
County Clerk for the
County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - Aug. 19, 26, Sept. 2




NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF PERU STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.
The Articles of Incorporation of Peru State College Foundation, Inc. have been amended and restated as follows:
1.  Article I states the name of the Corporation as Peru State College Foundation.
2.  Article II states the Corporation shall be a public benefit corporation.
3.  Article III states the registered office and registered agent of the Corporation.
4.  Article IV states the purpose of the Corporation.
5.  Article V states the powers of the Corporation.
6.  Article VI states that the Corporation shall have no members.
7.  Article VII states the dissolution provisions of the Corporation.
The Articles of Amendment and Restatement were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 24, 2010.
Herald - August 19, 26, Sept. 2
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, August 25, 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 - Aug. 19




NOTICE
A draft copy of the City of Auburn, Board of Public Works Wellhead Protection Plan are available for review at the following locations:
Board of Public Works Office - 1600 O Street
City Hall – 1101 J
City Library - 1810 Courthouse
Herald - Aug. 12, 19, 26




Public Notice
The Nemaha County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals until August 25, 2010, 10:30 a.m. for the services of an attorney and personnel to administer the Child Support Enforcement program in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Proposals may be sent or delivered to the Nemaha County Clerk 1824 N Street, Courthouse, Auburn NE 68305.
The Boards of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and reserves the right to waive any and all defects or irregularities except as prohibited by statute.

Joyce Oakley
County Clerk for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - Aug. 12, 19




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF
NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of ORVIN W. OESTMANN, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-26
Notice is hereby given that on August 3, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Elaine Bray, whose address is 73067 640 Ave, Auburn, NE 68305-8533, was appointed by the Court as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before October 19, 2010 or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall, Clerk Magistrate
Nemaha County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Kelly J. Werts, #20509
FANKHAUSER, NELSON & WERTS, P.C.
1901 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-2444
Herald - August 19, 26, Sept. 2





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
For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Shawn Clark and Julie Clark, dated April 19, 2002, and recorded on April 24, 2002, in Book No. 150, at Page 638 in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Nemaha County, Nebraska, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on September 28, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the main level lobby of the Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn, Nebraska, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:
A tract of land described as beginning at the Northwest corner of Block Seven (7), in GILMORE’S SECOND ADDITION TO AUBURN, Nemaha County, Nebraska, running thence East 75 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence West 75 feet; thence North 100 feet to the place of beginning, all in Block Seven (7), GILMORE’S SECOND ADDITION TO AUBURN, Nemaha County, Nebraska, commonly known as 1619 11th Street, Auburn, NE, 68305
subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.
Edward Brink, Successor Trustee
First Publication:  August 19, 2010
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction.  The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (No. 116013).  For more information, visit www.southlaw.com
Herald - Aug. 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16





PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2010
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on August 11, 2010, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on August 5, 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 8:20 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: Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the July 28, 2010 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, 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: Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Chairman Lovelace noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to solicit bids for replacement of inmate’s toilets at the Nemaha County Jail, with the sealed bids to be opened in the presence of the bidders on September 8, 2010.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Nebraska Public Employees Local 251 representing Nemaha County Road/Highway Employees and the County of Nemaha, Nebraska.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, abstain; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve sponsoring the 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection to be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by supplying workers.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Lovelace to advertise for sealed bids for the legal services for Child Support Enforcement Program in Nemaha County with the bid opening on September 8, 2010.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Lovelace to approve the quote from Mainelli Wagner & Associates for     bridge inspection on 63 structures at $113.50 per structure.  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    $27,672.64
Action Tech, se    395.99
Advantage Laser, su    290.00
American Recycling, se    1,491.10
Ameritas Life, ret    4,195.23
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Family Hlth, me se    822.00
Aub Newspapers, pub    846.62
Black Hills Energy, ut    74.32
Bd Public Works, ut    4,099.47
Bohl Plmb,Htg, bldg re    84.00
Borrenpohl Plmb, bldg re    611.83
Bowen MD, R, se    900.00
Brownville VFD, grant    13,579.00
Bruns, Leslie, mi, su    26.73
Capital Business,  ma ag    314.98
Continental Res, su    512.58
Culligan, su    101.90
David Jaskierny, se    900.00
Des Moines Stamp, su    32.70
Discover Bank, garn    238.33
Dollar General, su    4.00
Dugan-Hinrichs, se    150.00
Eggers Bros, su    9.49
ESRI, sftwr    400.00
Fankhauser, cont    4,166.66
Farmers Coop, fu    536.62
Gauchat, Daryl, trng    50.00
Gerdes, Alecia, trng    50.00
GIS Workshop, sftwr    7,000.00
Gneil, su    57.99
Holtzman, Larry, bldg re    110.74
Humboldt Electric, eq    42.56
Hunters Headquarters, su    15.00
Jones MD, JW, se    920.00
Lesoing, Gary, mi    151.00
Lickteig, Denise, ju cst    7.70
Long, Daryl, trng    50.00
Lynch’s Hardware, su    64.96
Microfilm Image, ma ag    123.00
Midwest Messenger, adv    185.90
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,227.48
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
NE Assoc Schools, su    38.50
NE APCO, reg    65.00
Nem Co Court, fe    199.75
Nem Co Hospital, bl al    595.00
Nem Co Sheriff, fe,me    987.45
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    7,784.64
NPG Newspaper, adv    17.50
OPPD, ut    39.51
Owen G Dunn, su    45.09
Petersens Auto, se    4,289.91
Presto-X Com, se    319.96
Quill, su    586.68
Region V Services, se    72.51
Richardson, Austin, trng    50.00
Saline Co Sheriff, se    69.00
Sam’s Club, su    36.04
Striggow, R, mi, pstg    178.70    
The Cleaners, se    426.00
The Hartford, annt    125.00
Tincher Auburn, se    273.95
Tri-State Office, su    198.67
U-Save Pharmacy, me su    1,820.71
UNL LTAP, reg    30.00
Vlach, Judy, trng    50.00
Welsch, Dennis, trng    50.00
West, su    160.00
York General, me se    1,544.50
Road
Salaries    $13,743.34
American Recycling, se    54.00
Ameritas Life, ret    1,959.55
Bd Public Works, ut    350.51
Bohl Plumbing, su    6.47
Darrel Volker Const, rk    7,319.18
Eggers Bros, pts    173.80
Farmer Coop, fu, oil    14,911.16
Graybill Tire, pts,la,ti re    5,809.66
Johnson Quik Stop,ti re,oil    61.96
Lawson Products, su    381.34
Martin Marietta, rk    6,925.21
Meyer-Earp Auto, pts,la    154.04
NE Truck Equip, pts    42.03
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,202.17
NMC, pts, oil    1,280.83
Palmer, Marvin, mi    329.60
Powerplan, pts    199.86
Schneider OK, ti re    1,278.12
Truck Equipment, pts    246.33
Village Johnson, ut    136.00
Village Nemaha, ut    62.63
Wick’s Sterling, pts, la    580.60
Child Support
Salaries    $2,622.16
Ameritas Life, ret    309.15
Nem Co Child Spt, se    92.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    879.10
Nem Co Treas, pstg    154.33
County Visitors
Aub Newspapers, pub    5.02
Brownville Concert, adv    1,475.00
Kruger, Mary, mi    145.00
NE Travel Assoc, du    75.00
SE NE Tourism, du    100.00
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,309.75
Ameritas Life, ret    307.19
Aub Newspaper, adv    175.00
Deckers Food, su    80.00
Dollar General, su    2.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    564.81
Pamida, su    21.47
SE Design Co, su    368.00
The Aim Institute, se    1,000.00
911 Emergency
American Tower, se    563.00
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Lovelace, seconded by Rohrs to adjourn at 11:47 a.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 - Aug. 19




MINUTES OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2010
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on August 11, 2010 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on , 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 11:20 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 and Deputy County Assessor Jana Smith.
Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to approve the July 22, 2010 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Chairman Rohrs noted the opening meeting law poster.
The Board of Equalization was presented an Exemption Application for Tax Exemption on Motor Vehicles, Form 457 for Auburn Christian Church:  2005 Ford Van. Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve Motor Vehicle tax exemption for Auburn Christian Church on 2005 Ford Van.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
The Board of Equalization was presented an Exemption Application for Tax Exemption on Motor Vehicles, Form 457 for First United Methodist Church:  1990 Ford van. Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to approve Motor Vehicle tax exemption for First United Methodist Church on 1990 Ford van.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
The Board of Equalization was presented an Exemption Application for Tax Exemption on Motor Vehicles, Form 457 for St Clara Catholic Church:  2000 Chevrolet Van and 2001 Chevrolet Van. Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve Motor Vehicle tax exemption for St. Clara Catholic Church on 2000 Chevrolet Van & 2001 Chevrolet van.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Deputy County Assessor Jana Smith presented tax list correction #953 for Tierone Bank, parcel 640084044, bank sold to Great Western Bank.  Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction #953 for Tierone Bank in the amount of $113.38, additional tax.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization, motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to adjourn at 11:24 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 - Aug. 19

JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD
OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD OF
EDUCATION MEETING
AUGUST 11, 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; Tammy Blobaum; Jim Gerking; Dana Overfield; Laura Ruskamp; Irene Seeba; Sylvia Smith.
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, July 12, 2010.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $103,454.81  from the General Fund.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Windstream    $34.59
American Recycling    $268.00
ASCD    $505.62
Auburn Family Health    $96.22
Auburn Newspapers    $180.89
Black Hills Energy    $327.91
Blick Art Materials    $1,606.77
Board of Public Works    $3,461.39
Capital Business Systems    $256.00
Carson-Dellosa Publishing    $13.47
Darnell Glass Co.    $208.22
Demco, Inc.    $220.92
Dietze Music House    $27.27
E.S.U. No. 4    $739.00
E.S.U. No. 5    $12,004.00
E.S.U. No. 6    $788.43
Edwards Chemicals    $164.18
Flex One    $72.00
FTC Group    $427.40
Galaxy Cablevision    $519.78
Govconnection, Inc.    $429.35
HM Receivables Co.    $72.00
J-B Activity Fund    $858.66
J-B Reimbursement    $1,252.31
Jineco Equipment    $242.00
Johnson Quik Stop    $427.70
Jim Krutz    $365.50
Lakeshore Learning    $149.64
Madison National Life    $519.47
Mary Malcolm    $421.50
MARC    $463.00
Martin Marietta Materials    $311.68
Modern Methods, Inc.    $4,282.22
NASCO    $471.16
National Professional    $626.94
Pearson Education, Inc.    $2,648.10
Pioneer Publishing    $235.55
Quill Corporation    $1,483.33
Ram Exterminators    $50.00
Ramada Inn    $420.00
Resources For Educators    $434.00
Scholastic Inc.    $359.90
School Specialty    $21.97
Joetta Sims    $161.24
Subscription Services    $577.48
Sunrise Publications, Inc.    $40.50
Syracuse Carpet Service    $85.00
Utrecht Art Supplies    $258.75
Vernier Software    $443.18
Village of Johnson    $949.00
Wagner’s Feed Store    $61.60
Watts Up    $179.50
Blick Art Materials    $59.80
Brain Pop    $875.00
Casey Agency    $32,537.00
FJH Music Company    $580.30
Hewlett Packard    $26,076.00
NCSA    $198.00
Panko Repair    $357.59
Quill Corporation    $21.57
RAM Exterminators    $200.00
DeeAnn Richardson    $675.00
Watts Up    $247.50
First Bankcard    $69.99
First Bankcard    $332.77
Checking Account Total    $103,454.81
Grand Total    $103,454.81
Herald - August 19
Jim Gerking addressed the Board with an offer to install a rubber bonded playground surface on the kindergarten playground.  Mr. Gerking indicated they would remove enough of the pea gravel presently on the playground to make it completely level, then install the rubber surface.  He indicated the JBAC organization will apply for a grant, which will pay about 25% of the cost.  If the grant is not awarded, his company will cover the expense.  Mr. Gerking stated they are presently installing one playground surface in Iowa and another in Missouri, and the surface at Johnson-Brock would be the first job done in Nebraska.  Darren Oestmann asked for clarification that the job would be done at no cost to the district, and Mr. Gerking responded that total cost would be absorbed by EnTire Recycling with or without the grant award.
Laura Ruskamp gave the Board an overview of her presentation on electronic portfolio at FBLA Nationals which won third place honors.  FBLA sponsor Sylvia Smith and Laura expressed their appreciation of the financial support of the Board of Education in funding the national competition.  Mrs. Smith read a statement from the remainder of the group that competed in Nashville and reviewed the organization’s contribution toward the State Leadership Conference and national competition.  Mrs. Smith explained that, since the music department no longer would be selling fruit, the FBLA organization would take over that fundraiser and proceeds would be used to further fund the cost of national competition in the future.
In the Principal’s Report, Mrs. Kelsay presented projected enrollment figures for the new school year and commented that the figures change daily at this point.  Mrs. Kelsay listed the MUDECAS and Pioneer Conference activity schedules for the 2010-2011 school year and reported on Administrator Days held July 28-30 in Kearney.
The  Superintendent’s Report included an update of summer projects, noting that the new sound system at the football field was near completion, the water line break at the football field had been repaired, and additional electrical wiring had been installed in the secondary special education and kindergarten classrooms.  Mr. Andreesen reported on sessions he attended at Administrator Days.  He explained that bus routes were being reviewed and the need for a fifth route being determined.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to approve the appointment of Lee Ehlers to a four-year term on the Johnson-Brock Foundation Board of Directors.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the appointment of Virginia Baack to a four-year term on the Johnson-Brock Foundation Board of Directors.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to transfer $250,000 from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  It was noted in discussion that the cost of the new bus and van or vans in the immediate future would use at least half of the amount being transferred.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the second and final reading of Policy 5130, Attendance Policy and Excessive Absenteeism.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the negotiated agreement with the certified staff with a $650 increase to base salary, noted extra-curricular duty changes, changes in professional days approval and funding, and changes to show a 185-day contract.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion Carried.
Mrs. Kelsay reported that of more than 25 applicants for the para positions, twelve interviews were conducted, and contracts were offered to Erin Arguello, Amy Ebeler, and Alecia Gerdes.
Moved by David Bohling to adjourn the regularly scheduled August Board of Education meeting at 9:10 p.m.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be Monday, September 13, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - Aug. 19




MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD AUGUST 9, 2010
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 9th day of August 2010 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 10:30 a.m.   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 - Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, and Schneider.  Member Glenn had phoned to say he would meet us at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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.
Chairman Schneider adjourned the meeting to the new Wastewater Treatment Plant for a tour of the facility.  Board members were met at the facility by Kent Prior, Gina Rust, and Brent Peterson from HDR who conducted the tour of the facility and answered questions from the assembly.  Upon completion of the tour, Chairman Schneider adjourned the meeting to return to the regular meeting place of the Board.
The meeting was reconvened at the normal meeting place of the Board.  The first item on the agenda was Eric Bohling who had asked to speak to the Board regarding utility rates and an issue with new construction.  Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks reported that Mr. Bohling was unable to attend that days meeting and his discussion with the Board would occur at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on September 13th.
Chairman Schneider asked Don Wright to speak with the board per his prior request.  Mr. Wright provided the Board with handouts showing his letter from AFM Sierks raising his equal pay amount and documentation regarding his monthly income.  Mr. Wright requested that the Board reinstate his previous equal pay amount and allow him to pay his balance during the harvest season when he would have additional income from employment.  Discussion was held regarding Mr. Wright’s request.  Member Kubik made a motion to reinstate Mr. Wright’s previous equal pay amount of $175 and allow Mr. Wright to pay his balance by November 1st.  Member Hahn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Schneider; those voting nay – Glenn, Snyder.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  Chairman Schneider advised Mr. Wright to keep in contact with AFM Sierks regarding this arrangement.
General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter reported on the progress of the project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and asked if anyone had any further questions regarding the new facility.  GM Hunter also reported that he had notified the USDA that the facility was at the completion stage and was ready for a formal acceptance by the BPW Board and City Council.  The contractor, Graham Construction, has submitted a request for payment in the amount of $147,652.31.  Member Glenn 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.
GM Hunter introduced Garrett Klein from Olsson Associates who was there to present the Electric Distribution System Review to the Board.  Mr. Klein presented Board Members with binders that showed the full results of the Electric Distribution System Review.  The recommendations of Olsson
Associates involved immediate improvements, short – term improvements (1-5 years), mid – term improvements (5-10 years), and long – term improvements (10+ years).  Mr. Klein went over the suggestions in each of these areas.  The estimated costs of the recommended improvements were: Immediate improvements - $288,000; short – term improvements - $2,975,000; mid – term improvements - $1,340,000; long – term improvements – costs to be determined as plans develop.  Mr. Klein’s presentation is being considered by the Board.  No action was taken.
GM Hunter reported that work on the water plant has picked up the pace since the weather has been cooperating.  The filters are installed, the floor has been poured for the plant and they have started piping out of the building.  The estimated completion date at this point is Mid – December.  The contractor, Eriksen Construction, has submitted a request for payment in the amount of $904,163.17.  GM Hunter noted that of the pay request, approximately $850,000 was the cost of the filters.  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.
GM Hunter reported that the 6th Street Sewer Phase I Project had progressed to the point that all of the new sewer line was in service.  This will allow Phase II to be placed in service also.  The contractor, Van Kirk Bros. Contracting, has submitted a request for payment in the amount of $178,596.43.  Member Glenn 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.
On the 6th Street Sewer Phase II, GM Hunter reported that the contractor has completed all of the work on this section.  The contractor will be returning to reseed near Sack’s Lumber and the Bowling Alley.  The contractor, TJ Osborn, did not meet the deadline for submission of a pay request so no payment will be made this month on 6th Street Sewer Phase II.
GM Hunter asked that the Board approve the Wellhead Protection Plan, explaining that the plan does not impose any rules or regulations, it just identifies the area and potential hazards to water quality.  There would still need to be an ordinance in order to regulate and enforce rules of the WHPP.  Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, that the Well Head Protection Plan be approved.     Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Regarding the Terrace Heights / Hospital Line – GM Hunter reported on a meeting that was held with Board Member Dick Hahn, Ken Swanson, Willard Kuhlman, and Evan Wickersham with JEO to discuss the water pressure issue at the Terrace Heights development area.  Mr. Kuhlman was present at the meeting and voiced his concerns about the pressure issues and the fact that the issue has been ongoing for over nine years.  GM Hunter was asked if the current water line was in compliance with the state regarding service to the Hospital, Good Samaritan, and the High School.  GM Hunter responded that it was sufficient.  After much discussion, Member Snyder made a motion to table the issue of the water line to Terrace Heights.  The motion was seconded by Member Kubik.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider; those voting nay – Hahn.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
A report was given by Member Hahn and Member Snyder regarding the meeting with contractors that was held on August 5th at the council chambers regarding waiving capacity tapping fees.  Dottie Holliday read a statement she had prepared regarding public sentiment regarding the meeting and issues currently being addressed by the board.  Member Hahn made a motion to table the issue of waiving capacity tapping fees.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked the Board to approve informing the HHS that the City of Auburn would no longer consent to the testing of there wells for water under the influence.  GM Hunter stated that the new water plant would resolve the issues of water under the influence and that further testing would be a waste of ratepayer funds.  The new water plant should be completed in Mid – December.  Member Hahn made a motion that management respectfully inform HHS that no further testing of the Auburn wells would be done.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter requested the Board’s approval on the new Lock Out Tag Out Safety Manual.  The manual had been approved by the Safety Committee appointed by the Board.  The manual is part of an ongoing program of the Board of Public Works to improve the safety and working condition for the employees.  Member Snyder made a motion that the Board approve the Lock Out Tag Out Safety Manual.  Member Hahn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked the Board if they wanted to make a contribution to the Auburn Development Council for economic development, explaining that in the past an annual contribution had been made in the amount of $1,000.  Member Snyder made a motion that the Board contribute $1,000 to the Auburn Development Council for economic development.  Member Hahn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked the Board’s approval to renew the Galaxy Cable pole lease agreement and waive the $2,500 security requirement for them.  Member Glenn made the motion which was seconded by Member Snyder.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that the NEO grant that was awarded as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Project needed to be officially accepted.  Member Snyder made a motion authorizing management to accept the grant from NEO in the amount of $12,215.20 and match the funds with $3,103.80 of Board funds.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter stated that he had some personnel issues that he would like to discuss with the Board.  Member Hahn made a motion to enter closed session.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  Closed session was entered at 1:55 p.m.  Member Hahn made a motion to exit closed session.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  Closed session was exited at 2:04 p.m.
Concerning Financial:
AFM Sierks reported that no CD’s were maturing in August.  AFM Sierks noted a pledge had been released to Auburn State Bank earlier in the month as the pledge was no longer required to cover the investments currently held at Auburn State Bank.  AFM Sierks also advised the Board that a new claim sheet was submitted for their approval as part of the General Consent Items.
Chairman Schneider asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #21.  Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Snyder, 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 July 2010:
Nebraska Department of Revenue            $30,475.30
Constellation Energy    $1,655.89
State of Nebraska    $50.00
Phillip Barr    $78.11
Trent Grooms    $67.55
Rhett McMichen    $34.15
Kristin Whisler    $91.48
PayFlex    $84.15
HHS – State of Nebraska    $299.00
Brian & Debra Baker    $89.50
Benny Dunn    $12.54
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
Action Technology Services            4,012.50
Aitken Products    306.94
American Recycling & Sanitation            68.00
Black Hills Energy    61.93
Auburn Development Council            1,000.00
County Publications    565.68
Auburn Plumbing/Heating/AC    8.10
Auburn Postmaster    932.00
Austin International    1,030.00
Beard’s Salvage    870.52
Blackburn Manufacturing    112.54
Board Of Public Works    6,786.44
Bulldog Auto Parts    182.40
Cintas Corporation    786.14
City Of Auburn    75,729.17
D.R. Thomas    177.86
DLT Solutions     707.78
Dugan Business Forms    690.12
Dutton-Lainson Company    2,513.40
Eakes Office Plus    243.64
Eggers Brothers    176.48
Auburn Family Health Center    136.00
Farmers Union Cooperative Supply            408.47
First Bank Card Center    1,481.34
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,093.86
Glenn’s Corner Market    262.38
W.W. Grainger    181.08
Great Plains One-call Service    138.48
Hach Chemical Company    203.85
Hawkins    1,606.90
DHHS State of Nebraska    441.00
Hilti Corporated    48.29
HDR Engineering    36,424.00
Husker Electric    4,697.71
IKON Office Solutions    187.44
J C Cross Company    6,699.00
Kriz-Davis Company    2,840.88
Lab Safety Supply    270.11
Land’s End Business Outfitters            127.77
Lawson Products    434.12
LARM (Insurance Provider)            1,270.00
Lynch Hardware & Gifts    141.10
McMaster-Carr Supply Company            222.41
Mid Con Systems    340.38
Midwest Laboratories    20.00
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE    2,575.42
Nebraska City Utilities    480.00
Muse, Ferida M.    34.16
Northern Safety Co.    57.48
Schneider O.K. Tire Stores    30.00
Olsson Associates    2,750.00
Orscheln Farm & Home    68.64
Pamida  #182    44.79
Sack Lumber Company    112.74
Sanitary Wiping Cloth Co.    246.00
Solomon Corporation    1,469.82
Southeast Design Company    25.56
Striggow’s Southside    1,839.00
Tincher Of Auburn    305.50
US Cellular    126.39
HireRight Solutions     149.50
Utility Solutions Associates    2,165.06
Water Engineering    408.16
Western Area Power Administration            44,953.06
Kurt A. & Kimberly A. Knippelmier            131.38
Wittmann, Dennis    1,360.00
Kansas Municipal Utilities    100.00
Graham Construction    147,652.31
IKON Office Solutions    181.18
Eriksen Construction Company            904,163.17
Van Kirk Sand & Gravel    178,596.43
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Catholic Social Services - Energy Care    6.00
TekCollect    60.55
Endustra Filter Manufacturers            531.12
Tri-State Pump,     1,075.00
River Valley Memorials    105.00
Smith, Melissa    3.95
Allen, Dave    250.00
Shallbetter,     6,784.05
Gardner, Gabe    400.00
City of Auburn    20.00
Shepherd, Kenneth    20.00
Emery, Rick    107.00
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 July 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 - $262.38.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider; abstaining - Glenn.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Glenn, seconded by Member Kubik, the Board approve the claim of Schneider’s O.K. Tire Stores - $30.00.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder; abstaining - Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Reports:
NPPD Rate Increases
Rice Workshop
Orscheln Water Line
Storms / Flooding
Brownville Motel Feeder Line
Well 13
Website
EnergyFest
Credit Card Payments
LARM Rates for 2010-2011
Health Insurance Committee
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 September 13, 2010 at the hour of 12:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Glenn 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 August 9, 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.
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