PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Six Year Road and Street Plan for the Village of Brock, Nebraska as required by Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. (Supp. 1969) has been recommended for approval by the Chairman, and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 24th day of January, 2011, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Community Building in Brock, Nebraska at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
By Holly Jenkins
Village Clerk/Treasurer
Herald - Dec. 30




PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Six Year Road and Street Plan for the Village of Johnson, Nebraska as required by Sec. 39-2119 et seq. R.R.S. (Supp. 1969) has been recommended for approval by the Chairman, and that a Public Hearing be held on said Six Year Road and Street Plan on the 7th day of February, 2011, beginning at 6:00 P.M., at the Johnson Village office at which time objection to or recommendations for said Plan will be heard.
By Holly Jenkins
Village Clerk/Treasurer
Herald - Dec. 30




MINUTES OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATON
DECEMBER 22, 2010
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on December 22, 2010 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on December 16, 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 11:00 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, and County Assessor Lila Gottula.  Also present: Marvin Bohling
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to approve the November 24, 2010 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Chairman Rohrs noted the opening meeting law poster.
Assessor Lila Gottula presented tax list correction #962, parcel 640073409, Richard Wilson, trailer was accelerated for taxes paid on June 15, 2010 T.L.C 948 clerical error in not removing amount from computer.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Lovelace to approve tax list correction #952 for Richard Wilson in the amount of $105.42 credit.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Assessor Lila Gottula presented tax list correction #963, parcel 640073905, Richard Wilson, clerical error in not removing amount from computer when trailer taxes were accelerated June 10, 2010 T.L.C. #949.  Motion by Lovelace, seconded by Hutton to approve tax list correction #963 for Richard Wilson  in the amount of $22.22 credit.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization, motion by Rohrs, seconded by Lovelace to adjourn at 11:10 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 - Dec. 30




PROCEEDINGS  OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
DECEMBER 22, 2010
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on December 22, 2010, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on December 16, 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 8:30 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.
Visitors present – Walt Boring, Brent Lottman, Russ Newton, Dave Swanson
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the December 8, 2010 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, abstain; 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: Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye, Rohrs, aye.
Chairman Lovelace noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
The following fuel bids for January, 2011 were received:  Lueders Petroleum No. 1 Diesel $3.384 No. 2 Diesel $3.034, Unleaded $2.911; Farmers Coop No. 1 Diesel $3.32 No. 2 Diesel $2.98, Unleaded $2.855.  Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to award the fuel bid for the month January, 2011 to Farmers Coop for No. 1 Diesel, No. 2 Diesel and Unleaded.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.  
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to appoint Kim Hahn to the UNL Extension Board representing at large of Nemaha County for a 3 year term to expire December 31, 2013.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to appoint April Joy to the UNL Extension Board representing the western district of Nemaha County for a 3 year term to expire December 31, 2013.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 10-47 approving the Depositories for Farmers Bank of Cook.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion, by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to adopt Resolution 10-48 approving the Depositories for Auburn State Bank.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 10-49 approving the Depositories for Carson National Bank of Auburn.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to adopt Resolution 10-50 approving the Depositories for First National Bank of Johnson.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to enter executive session at 10:45 a.m. for the prevention of needless injury to an individual.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.  Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to leave executive session at 10:50 a.m.  Roll call vote;  Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye. No action was taken in executive session.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $ 32,921.72
AFLAC, ins    579.30
Ameritas Life Ins, ret    4,876.85
As Central, se    150.00
Aub Postmaster, pstg    111.87
Baker, K, un al, reim    230.00
Baltensperger, Dana, mi    18.00
Beasterfield, B, reim    135.19
Billings, Katy, un al    25.00
Black Hills Energy, ut    217.36
Blaser, J, un al , reim    228.03
Bowman, Harry, reim    100.00
Bulldog Auto, su    62.90
Cain, James, atty fe    190.00
Capital Business, ma ag    162.00
Casey’s General, fu    165.38
Colgrove, Linda, un al    25.00
Conseco Hlth, ins    31.00
Constellation, ut    64.31
Critser, Jennifer, un al    25.00
D&D Comm, se    160.74
Dallas, Samantha, un al    25.00
Dept Corrections, bd pr    402.80
DMV, se    3.00
Des Moines Stamp, su    89.80
Discover Bank, garn    238.33
Edwards Chemicals, su    745.57
Election System, el cst    570.00
Electronic Engineer, se    2,208.52
Elliott, Ron, cont    1,943.75
Erickson, Tara,un al    25.00
Fulton, Misy, mi    12.00
Gage County Sheriff, se    37.08
GE Capital, ma ag    34.61
Gerdes, Jana, reim    150.00
Gerdes, Jay, mi    32.00
Gering, Carol, un al    25.00
Grotrian, Ron, mi    75.00
Habben, Kathy, se    57.50
Hector, Amy, mi    71.00
Holtzman, Pat, mi    147.00
Hutton, Bob, mi    138.00
Johnson, Diane, reim     150.00
Kadavy, Matt, un al    80.00
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    187.00
Kelsay, Gail, un al    25.00
Lesoing, Gary, mi    40.00
LexisNexis, su    53.47
Ligouri, Angelo, reim    172.50
Lottman, Brent, un al    80.00
Lovelace, Monty, mi    107.50
Lynch’s Hardware, su    17.48
Matthew Bender, su    165.46
Metlife, annt    11.16
Meyer, Jane, mi, pstg    352.70
MIPS, su    31.39
Moyer, Casey,un al,reim    228.03
NACO, reg, du    1,257.49
NE Hlth Human Service, se    180.00
Nem Co Hospital, me se    405.00
Nem Co Sheriff, fe,me,su    2,169.10
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    9,268.74
Nem Co Tax, nwh    2,210.90
Nichols, Lisa, un al    25.00
Nutsch-Fulton, K, mi    36.66
Oakley, Joyce, mi    166.00
Orschelns, su    27.27
Pamida, su    33.78
Pell, Julie, se    183.75    Petersen Auto, se    2,002.20
Presto-X-Co, se    188.49
Priority Printing, su    263.40
Protex Central, su    170.00
Quill, su    525.88
Region V Service, se    65.26
Region V System, se    2,662.00
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    1,322.65
Schulte, Steve, me se    327.00
Sec State Rules Reg, su    20.00
Seward Co Sheriff, se    22.00
Shelton, Theresa, mi    16.00
Silvey, Harold, un al    80.00
Smith Hogancamp, atty fe    150.00
SunMart Foods, su    28.48
Tanner, Crystal, un al    25.00
The Hartford, annt    75.00
Tri-State Office, su    10.48
United Healthcare, ins    13,450.64
UNL Lincoln, se    2,858.82
UNL IS Comm, se    107.54
Verizon Wireless, se    85.17
Vlach, Richard, reim    121.71
Waddell & Reed, annt    25.00
West Payment, su    34.00
Windstream, se    1,674.53
Road
Salaries    $12,965.56
AFLAC, ins    210.20
Ameritas, ret    1,939.56
Beards Salvage, su    151.06
Bulldog Auto, pts, su    819.74
Conseco, ins    28.00
Eggers Bros, pts    117.69
Ferrellgas, ut    597.91
Graybill Tire, ti re    508.53
Inland Truck, pts    110.40
Mainelli Wagner, se    11,488.61
Martin Marietta, rk    22,105.01
NE Public Emp, un du    520.00
NE Truck Equipment, pts    169.72
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,065.27
Nem Co Tax, nwh    1,123.94
Nem Co Treasurer, tax    1,674.20
Nem NRD, se    21,232.50
NMC Exchange, pts, la    2,259.47
Orschelns, pts, su    54.22
Schneider OK, ti re    3,069.20
United Healthcare, ins    6,730.68
Windstream, se    183.21
Windstream, se    40.00
Wise-Mack, pts, la    78.10
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,499.12
Ameritas, ret    316.42
Auburn Chamber, du    80.75
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    608.64
Nem Co Tax, nwh    153.21
Osborne, Laura, mi    188.00
Pamida, su    4.50
Schatz, Maxine, reim    304.72
Tri-State Office, su    39.16
Verizon Wireless, se    135.06
Wells Fargo, pstg    17.60    Whisler, Kayleigh, mi    50.00
Canine Dog Fund
Orscheln, su    89.22
911 Wireless Service
Windstream, se    749.20
Windstream, se    293.53
911 Emergency
Windstream, ut    612.99
Windstream, ut    240.17
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Lovelace, seconded by Rohrs to adjourn at 11:40 a.m.
Monty Lovelace
Chairman
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 - Dec. 30




MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD DECEMBER 13, 2010
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 13th of December, 2010 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 12:00 p.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 was absent.
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 recognized visitors and asked if anyone wanted to address the Board.  Dennis Wittmann was present to discuss TIF Funding.
General Manager (GM) Dave Hunter updated the Board regarding the progress of the Water Treatment Plant.  Mr. Kent Prior with HDR Engineering was present and commented on the progress of the plant.  Substantial completion has not been met and the contract is currently behind to such an extent that the contractor is incurring liquidated damages.  Member Hahn made a motion to approve the pay request for Ericksen Construction in the amount of $627,270.30.  The motion was seconded by Member Snyder.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that the lift station / sewer line lining project is progressing on schedule and that we are awaiting some approvals from the USDA.  When the weather improves, we will be ready to start on this project.
Dennis Wittman was present to discuss the TIF process.  This has been proposed as one method of paying for the West Water Line.  Mr. Wittman explained what TIF projects were already underway in Auburn.  After some discussion, it was decided that Dan Snyder, Dick Hahn, & Dave Hunter would further pursue TIF funding by meeting with the CRA.  They will report back to the Board at the next meeting if possible.
GM Hunter presented to the Board proposed franchise and street light agreements for the Board’s approval.  These agreements are by and between the BPW and the villages:  Brownville, Johnson and Nemaha.  GM Hunter will be presenting these agreements at a meeting of the Board for each of the Villages.  Member Hahn made a motion to approve the franchise and street light agreements.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented the 2011 renewal rates for property, casualty, worker’s comp, and liability insurance policies from the League Association of Risk Management (LARM).  The total amount due for the renewal was $97,563.00.  GM Hunter reported that this was comparable to the rate in 2010.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve the renewal of our policies with LARM.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported on the plan for new street lighting out at the hospital.  The plan is to move the lights and install a more energy efficient lighting system.  The crew will use 6 of the new LED cobra head fixtures and 6 used steel poles.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve the new street lighting at the hospital.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported on the differences between options for the employees of the Board for their 2011 health insurance.  It was the recommendation of management that the Board approve renewal option # 11 and agree to provide $1,717.64 to each employee’s health savings account who took option number 11.  The money represents the savings to the Board for the employee’s choosing that option.  Member Hahn made a motion to approve management’s recommendation.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks reported that she would like to schedule the 2010 Audit and Single Audit for March so that the reports can be issued and reported at the May 2010 meeting.  Member Kubik made a motion approving the March / May Audit timeframe.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks presented the Board Members with a list of uncollectable accounts for 2010 for their approval.  Member Hahn made a motion approving the uncollectable accounts report.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks presented the Board Members with the budget statement that will go before the City Council on December 27th.  Member Kubik made a motion approving the budget statement.  Member Hahn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning Financial:
AFM Sierks reported that the following CD’s the following CD’s were renewed for a year:  Carson National Bank:  16304 – Split E-W-WW.  AFM Sierks reported that the Auburn State Bank CD’s: 22689 – Electric, 22690 – Electric were renewed for two years in order to maintain the interest rate.  Member Hahn made a motion approving the 24 month CD’s with Auburn State Bank.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – 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 #15.  Motion was moved by Member Snyder, 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,
c)    Approve, ratify and allow the following checks written/transfers during the month:
Checks Written During the Month of November 2010:
NPPD    150,713.31
Nebraska Department of Revenue            22,055.19
Windstream    468.05
Windstream    517.89
Constellation Energy    4.05
Burbee, Lisa    130.09
McCullough, Christopher    72.39
Burns, Brittinna    96.68
HHS – State of Nebraska    150.00
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
A-1 Locksmith    267.85
Action Technology Services    1,396.17
American Safety Utility    173.94
American Recycling & Sanitation            68.00
American Water Works    295.00
Black Hills Energy    90.39
Auburn Chamber Of Commerce            798.00
County Publications    25.21
Auburn Postmaster    1,405.00
Baird Holm    5,699.24
Beard’s Salvage    482.29
Bishop Business Equipment    459.11
BPW    11,488.25
Bulldog Auto Parts    183.14
Cintas Corporation    918.38
City Of Auburn    7,177.50
D.R. Thomas    394.05
Concrete Industries    542.76
Constellation Energy    1,040.67
Dettmer Farm Service    166.14
Diesel Power Equipment    15.47
Dugan Business Forms    104.26
Dutton-Lainson Company    575.10
Eggers Brothers    360.72
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs            30.00
AFHC    616.00
Farmers Coop    342.54
First Bank Card Center    2,445.49
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,232.40
General Fire & Safety Equip    716.85
Glenn’s Corner Market    53.68
Great Plains One-call Service    67.42
Hall’s Safety Equipment    9.53
Hawkins    105.00
DHHS State of Nebraska    146.00
HDR Engineering    34,871.00
HD Supply Waterworks    1,542.12
Husker Electric    6,214.09
Kriz-Davis Company    6,319.45
Lawson Products    360.73
LARM    97,563.00
Lincoln Winwater    976.83
Lyceum    38.82
Lynch Hardware & Gifts    20.94
Marc    104.15
Mid Con Systems    270.82
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE    481.78
NPPD    175,263.11
HHS    138.94
Muse, Ferida M.    179.44
Northern Safety Co.    372.98
O.K. Tire    939.35
Omaha Slings    36.87
Orscheln    649.88
Pamida Inc    193.01
PayFlex    79.20
Pioneer    8.52
Sack Lumber    84.65
Solomon    10,964.35
Southeast Design    223.65
NDEQ - Fiscal Services    56,421.15
Nebraska State Fire Marshall    240.00
HHS-State of NE    654.00
Sunmart    29.52
Tri-state Office    61.91
US Cellular    130.68
Water Engineering    408.16
WAPA    32,806.77
AED Professionals    240.00
IKON Office    196.82
Eriksen Construction    627,270.30
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Amsan    65.16
Catholic Social Services    1,260.47
Capital Business Systems    514.40
Kuhl Trenching    315.00
BTE Corp    2,750.00
Buss Real Estate    205.08
Technical Maintenance & Service Co    1,370.00
Talley    3,899.26
Thomasson Co    3,653.75
Blex, Alicia & Russ    200.00
Able, Arnold    200.00
Auxier, LeRoy    250.00
Sheridan Apartments    216.15
Schmitty’s Restaurant & Longue            1,162.00
Volker, Darrell    20.00
Scepter Instruments    395.00
Driskell, Samantha    67.24
Devaney, Douglas    77.61
Hesterman, Adam    119.53
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $300,000 to Checking from Revenue
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 November 2010.
Roll call: those voting aye - 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 - $53.68.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Kubik, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board approve the claim of Schneider’s O.K. Tire Stores - $939.35.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Hahn, Kubik, Snyder; abstaining - Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Reports:
Catholic Social Services
Wastewater Plant
Well 13 Road
Old Softball Field Lighting
Credit Card Training
Wells 11, 18, & 19
Downtown Rehab Project
Power Plant Sub Station
LED Lighting Project
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Hahn the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held January 10, 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 December 13, 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 - Dec. 30

Council Proceedings
December 13, 2010
The Mayor and Council of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, were called to meet at the City Hall at 1101 “J” Street on December 13, 2010, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert B. Engles.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:   Erickson, Holtzman, Snyder, Wittmann, and Thomas.   Absent: Critser.
Mayor Engles announced that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of the Chambers by the entrance door.
Council approved the agenda.
Council approved the November 22, 2010 meeting’s minutes.  
Council approved the financial report.
The following claims were presented before the Council:  SAS Environmental, Se-885.00; American Family Life Assurance Co., Wh-68.95; Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Wh-2759.07; Austin Richardson, UA-75.00; Clinton Stonebarger, UA-75.00; Eric Adams, UA-75.00; Hinrichsen Const. Co., Se-10555.00; Internal Revenue Service, Wh-6544.39; Jeffrey Timmerman, UA-75.00; Matthew Thompson, UA-75.00; NE Dept. of Revenue, Wh-1494.72; NE Child Support Payment, Wh-187.50; Quality Remodeling, Se-8795.00; R. Daniel White, UA-75.00; Payroll-23428.80; Action Technology Services Inc., Se-Su-308.99; Amazon, Bk-AV-1124.78; American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-183.50; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-52.73; Auburn Newspapers, Se-Su-324.26; Automotive Diesel Inc., Se-Su-3227.56; Baker’s Candies, Su-108.00; Bill Thomas, Se-450.00; Black Hills Energy, Ut-19.35; Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-14030.92; Board of Public Works, Ut-3621.59; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-175.26; Casey Agency Inc., Bond-431.00; Colby Ridge, Su-257.64; Concrete Industries Inc., Su-977.91; Cornhusker International, Su-26.09; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-75.60; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-263.70; Fry & Associates Inc., Su-640.00; Gale, Bk-216.32; Harding & Shultz PC, Se-50.00; Hutton Lawn Care, Se-27.00; JEO Consulting Group Inc, Se-2220.00; Linda Bantz, Se-302.95; Marcia Schwartz, Bk-17.00; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Massman Nelson Reinig PC, Se-12250.00; Matthew Bender & Co. Inc., Ref-100.71; Meyer-Earp Chevrolet, Se-48.00; Michael Todd & Co. Inc., Su-971.90; Midwest Service and Sales Co., Su-360.00; National Association of Chiefs, Mem-50.00; NAVSURFWARCENDIV, Equip-600.00; NE  Environmental Product, Su-442.02; NE Snow Equipment, Su-441.85; Nemaha County, Se-4512.95; NMC Exchange, Su-70.00; Orscheln, Su-191.85; Petty Cash, Su-Se-Reim-143.31; Pioneer Awards & Special Occasions, Se-66.45; Rose Equipment Inc., Su-2499.00; Rueter’s, Su-77.17; Sack Lumber Co., Su-34.95; Schneider OK Tire Store Inc., Se-20.00; Southeast Nebraska Portable Toilets, Se-60.00; Stenberg Law Office, Se-34.00; Stutheit Implement Co., Se-34.10; The Cleaners, Se-25.00; The Standard, Ins-518.41; Tincher of Auburn, Se-Re-819.56; Tri-State Office Products, Su-245.98; Verizon Wireless, Se-51.17; Wright Express, Su-2988.32; Wt. Cox Subscriptions, Bk-24.64; Xerox Corporation, Su-Se-341.35.
Abbreviations for this legal:  AV-Audio Visual; Bk-Book; Contrib-Contribution; Equip-Equipment; Ex-Expense; Fe-Fee; Ins-Insurance; Inspect-Inspection; Int-Interest; Inv-Economic Development Investment; Lic-Licenses; Maint-Maintenance; Mem-Membership; Pen-Pension; Per-Periodical; Re-Repairs; Ref-Reference Materials; Reg-Registration; Reim-Reimbursement; Se-Service; Su-Supplies, Material & Parts; Sub-Subscription; UA-Uniform Allowance; Ut-Utilities; Wh-Withholding.
Council approved the claims presented.
There being no further old business, the meeting adjourned Sine Die.
The City Clerk read the certified election results and administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Mayor and City Council Members.  The meeting reconvened for the conduction of new business in the presence of the recently elected Mayor and City Council.  The City Clerk called the roll and the following were present:   Mayor Scott Kudrna, Council Members Billings, Clark, Erickson, Holtzman, and Wittmann.  Absent:  Council Member Critser.  Mayor Kudrna presided over the meeting and the City Clerk recorded the proceedings of the meeting.
Council Member Holtzman was elected Council President.
Approval was given for Council Member Wittmann to attend a meeting in Lincoln being held by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development at which time guidelines will be presented for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 and for Annie Thomas to attend a Nebraska League of Municipalities meeting.  
Ordinance No 13-10, Amending Section 30.25 of the Auburn City Code of Ordinances to change the time of the meeting of the fourth Monday of each month to 7:00 p.m. was approved.  The change in time is to accommodate those who work during the day and facilitate citizen participation in council meetings.
Drawdown No. 2 in the amount of $6,626 for project costs associated with CDBG #10-DTR-005 and the related claims were approved.
The City Council approved the following holidays for 2011:  New Year’s Day (January 3),     Memorial Day (May 30), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (September 5),     Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving (November 24 & 25), Christmas (afternoon 23 & day of 26) and Personal Day (*Choice with Dept Approval).
Reports were given by department heads representing the following departments:  street department, fire Department, police department, and library.  Written financial reports were given on sales tax receipts and the Board of Public Works.
Reports were given by the following Committees:  Street, Keep Auburn Beautiful, and Budget/Finance.
The City Council confirmed the reappointment of Jeff Domino to the Planning Commission, and Darrell Kruse to the Auburn Community Redevelopment Authority.  The following were appointed/reappointed to City Rec:  Matt Hug, Troy Wynn, Megan Clark, Angelo Ligouri, Shawn Phillips,     Joe Dixon, John Gill, Chad Stickell, Bill Chapin, Brett Matteen and Bill Dickerson.  
Council confirmed the appointments to the city council standing committees.  They were as follows:  Budget & Finance (Billings & Wittman), Building/Special (Clark & Critser), Economic Development (Billings & Critser), Keep Auburn Beautiful (Holtzman & Wittman), Legislative (Billings), Safety (Clark & Erickson), Street (Erickson & Holtzman).
The City Council confirmed the following annual appointment positions:  City Clerk (Sherry Heskett), City Treasurer (Joe Casey), Asst. City Treasurer (Sherry Heskett), Asst. City Attorney (Louie Ligouri), Asst. City Attorney (Angelo Ligouri), Asst. City Attorney (Dylan Handley), Physician (Dr. Gary Ensz), Building Inspector (Glen Hogue), Street Commissioner (Harry Bridgmon), and City Engineer (JEO Consulting Group Inc.-Evan Wickersham).  The City Council did not confirm the appointment of Alan Fankhauser to the position of City Attorney or the appointment of Daniel Lennon to the position of Asst. City Attorney.  
The Corporate Authorization Resolution designating the authorized signers for City bank accounts held at Auburn State Bank was approved as Resolution No. 26-10.
A motion was approved by the City Council to go into closed session for prevention of needless injury to the reputation of individual(s).  The Mayor stated the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session.  The City Council entered closed session at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 8:41   p.m.  No action was taken.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
Scott Kudrna,
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.
Herald - Dec. 30