MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD FEBRUARY 11, 2013
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 11TH of February, 2013 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 Hahn announced this was an open meeting and information about open meetings was posted on the north wall of the Board Room.
City Clerk Sherry Heskett administered the Oath of Office to Chuck Knipe.  Chairman Hahn welcomed Member Knipe to the Board.
Chairman Hahn called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present –Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  
Chairman Hahn noted all Board Members have received a copy of the Agenda for this meeting.
General Manager (GM) David Hunter introduced the guest Troy Gagner from NMPP to explain the USDA Rural Economic Development Funding program to the Board.  The BPW has been approved for the program and now needs to find a community betterment project in order to proceed.  Chairman Hahn thanked Mr. Gagner for the information presented.
GM Hunter notified the Board that he had spent the previous Tuesday in negotiation with Eriksen Construction regarding the litigation regarding the Water Treatment Plant.  Member Glenn made a motion to enter executive session regarding Eriksen Construction litigation.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session entered at 12:30 p.m.
Member Knipe made a motion to exit executive session.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Member Knipe made a motion to reject the settlement proposal of Eriksen Construction and provide a settlement offer of $155,000 plus liability for the dehumidifier.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter noted that Nebraska State Conflicts of Interests information was included in the packet.  This information is provided to the Board on an annual basis.
GM Hunter presented the Board with a scope of services and proposal from Baker and Associates to perform an efficiency study regarding the utility departments.  Member Gulizia stated that he had contacted Baker and Associates and that the current proposal did not fulfill what the Board was requesting.  Member Gulizia made a motion to table the efficiency study until next month.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson:  those voting nay – Knipe.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported to the Board on proposals received for the reservoir and clear wells inspection and cleaning.  GM Hunter noted that the final cost could exceed the proposal depending on the problems found during the inspection that need repaired.  The inspection / cleaning is required once every 5 years by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.  GM Hunter recommended accepting the proposal of Midco Services.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve Midco Services for reservoir inspection and tank cleaning.  Member Knipe seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked for the Board’s approval to join the Municipal Electric Interests Group.  GM Hunter explained that MEIG is being formed to help municipalities better understand the structuring of NPPD’s rates and to promote understanding of how the rate increases impact municipalities.  GM Hunter stated that there was no cost for joining MEIG.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve joining the Municipal Electric Interests Group.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked for the Board’s permission to change the official safety manual of the BPW to the APPA 15th edition that was recommended by the Safety Committee.  The current safety manual is the 13th edition of the APPA safety manual that was published in 2004.  GM Hunter reported that there were some significant changes that the Safety Committee would like to adopt.  This would mean the purchase of new safety manuals for all employees at a cost of $40 per employee.  Member Wilson made a motion to approve the purchase of new safety manuals for the employees.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented a contract amendment with Olsson & Associates to the Board for their approval in the amount of $30,000 for the testing and certification of the RICE project.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the contract for Olsson & Associates for RICE testing and certification not to exceed $30,000.  Member Knipe seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented a contract extension to the Board for their approval with NDEQ for two years at $150.00 per month for changing filters and testing an air quality station near Magnolia.  Member Wilson made a motion to approve the agreement with NDEQ on the air sampling station.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that the Antea Group, on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad Company, was requesting access to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Property for the drilling of a couple of monitoring wells for water quality.  GM Hunter presented the Board with a proposed access agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company to approve the access and monitoring wells.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the Union Pacific Railroad Company Access Agreement.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter requested permission from the Board to advertise for bids for the mowing of BPW properties for the 2013 season.  Chairman Hahn reported on how much a new mower would cost the BPW.  After discussion, Member Knipe made a motion to advertise for bids for a mower with a 60 – 65 inch cutting deck and 25 – 30 horsepower.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks presented a 2012 Budget Reconciliation to the Board for their approval.  State Statute requires a “budget reconciliation” any time a municipal proprietary function exceeds their budget by 10%.  AFM Sierks reported that the Wastewater Department was the only department that had exceeded their budget for 2012, and this was mainly due to the purchase of the sewer vac truck.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the 2012 Budget Reconciliation for the Wastewater Department and submit it to the City Council for approval.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
On Financial:  
AFM Sierks presented the Board with all the normal reports regarding financial, and asked for any questions regarding the financial reports.  AFM Sierks stated that Carson National Bank was short of pledging at the January 31st month end but that situation has since been corrected.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the Financial Reports.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #20.  Motion was moved by Member Knipe, seconded by Member Gulizia, 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 January 2013:
DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL            39,244.34
DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL            33,726.24
Nebraska Department of Revenue            26,370.86
Transfer Funds to FSA    14,476.00
IRS     14,424.85
IRS     11,814.75
Ameritas    7,318.79
Ameritas    6,511.46
NDOR W/H    3,681.99
Standard Life    1,488.81
nsf check    936.68
Freedom Claims    494.50
CNB     450.00
CNB     450.00
Windstream    447.46
AFLAC    410.88
BPW Freedom Claims Premiums and Setup Fee    375.00
NSF    329.21
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay    226.03
nsf check    204.00
Postage - Hasler    200.00
NSF    128.62
Windstream    115.46
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay    113.02
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay    113.02
Postage - Hasler    100.00
Postage - Hasler    100.00
Freedom Claims Cobra Pymt    43.00
Freedom Claims Cobra Pymt - Feb            43.00
Black Hills Energy    29.96
ACH Fees Direct Pay & Payroll            25.00
BillFlash Monthly Fee    17.50
ACH Fees Direct Pay & Payroll            10.00
ACH Fees Direct Pay & Payroll            10.00
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
Action Technology    1,055.00
Altec Industries    114.33
American Safety    113.87
American Recycling    74.00
Arbor Manor    1,182.25
County Publications    62.51
Vision Metering    2,685.00
Baird Holm    468.00
Beard’s Salvage    66.88
BPW    24,886.47
Brownville Concert Series    50.00
Brownville Village Theatre    100.00
Bulldog Auto Parts    713.90
Caselle    1,205.00
City Of Auburn    14,232.37
D.R. Thomas    505.83
Colin Electric Motor Servic    57.88
Dakota Supply Group    4,198.93
Dettmer Farm Service    166.14
Dutton-Lainson Company    3,195.00
Eggers Brothers    96.78
Credit Information Services    80.00
Farwest Line Specialties    98.67
First Bank Card Center    828.38
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    3,268.97
General Fire & Safety    651.90
Glenn’s Corner Market    59.27
Hawkins    179.53
DHHS    149.00
Husker Electric    3,089.92
Itron    2,093.11
Kelly Supply    163.35
Kriz-Davis Co    9,995.49
Layne Christensen Co    15,881.18
LONM    340.00
McMaster-Carr Supply Co    292.45
Mellage Truck & Tractor    136.18
Mid Con Systems    209.19
Midwest Laboratories    30.00
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE    1,928.53
Nemaha County Clerk    42.00
OPPD    8,820.62
Omaha Slings    572.75
Orscheln    147.66
Process Equipment & Controls            2,864.98
Sack Lumber    179.58
Safety-Kleen    330.85
Southeast Design    49.99
HHS     992.25
Sunmart    97.65
T & R Electric    8,172.00
US Cellular    167.19
UPS     66.50
Water Engineering    805.70
Capital Business Systems    197.88
Kuhl Trenching    3,150.00
Endustra Filter    558.44
Hoak, Mike    426.00
Vessco    470.31
Mid-Iowa Solid Waste    1,271.19
Filter Care of Nebraska    63.70
Midco Supply Co    93.50
Paramount Linen    1,256.60
Electric Pump    311.93
OK Tire    171.57
Shopko    8.50
ACCO    41.65
One Call Concepts    28.75
Assurant Health    36,731.18
Compressed Air Solutions    67.29
Vision Care Direct    688.80
Jim & Kathy Grant    300.00
Apple Corp    40.00
St Paul Lutheran Church    360.00
Dana & Kris Farris    400.00
Wolken, Brian & Lisa    187.68
Bruns, Jeff    57.39
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $601,000 to Checking from Revenue
•    Approve Free Service Report for furnishing utilities, materials, equipment, inspections and labor to the city free of charge for the month of January 2013 in the amount of $6,310.65.
Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Gulizia, Knipe, Hahn, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Wilson, seconded by Member Gulizia, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $59.27.  Roll call: those voting aye – Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Member Glenn abstained.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Reports:  Power Plant, Water / Wastewater Department, Electric Department, General Water Information, Health Insurance, and 2012 Financial Audit.  AFM Sierks noted that the Health Insurance Premiums for 2013 would be nearly a 6% decrease over 2012 and pointed out the last sheet in the packet for the final numbers based on billings received.
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Knipe the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held March 11th 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, Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.   Chairman Hahn declared the meeting adjourned.  Agenda items will be posted.
Dick Hahn Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
Doug C. Glenn, Secretary
Herald - Feb. 28
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on February 20, 2013, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on February 14, 2013. 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 Hutton called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Present for the meeting:  Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling and County Clerk Joyce Oakley. Also present for the meeting were:  John Coatney, Marilyn Coatney, Kristi Nies, Jim Winkelman, Jeff Wagner – Mainelli Wagner & Associates, Bob Hilske – Nemaha Natural Resource District.
Chairman Hutton led the Pledged of Allegiance.
Chairman Hutton noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.  
Discussion was held amongst the attendees on the progress of NRD Buck Creek Dam project, right of way on the fencing, Omaha Public Power District poles, dirt work on culverts.
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adjourn at 12:45 p.m.
Bob Hutton, 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 - Feb. 28




Invitation for Bids
Sealed proposals will be received at the Nemaha Natural Resources District, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh NE 68450, until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, for construction of a dam west of Peru in Nemaha County, Nebraska.  Estimated earthfill is 21,067 cubic yards.
Site showing will be Wednesday, March 6, 2013, meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the site, which is located 1 mile north of the junction of Highway 75 and the Peru Corner and 1 1/2 miles east on 735 Road. Prospective bidders will gather at the field drive located on the north side of the road.
Bid packets are available by contacting the Nemaha NRD @ (402) 335-3325.
Herald - 28




NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that an application for a Class CK License has been filed in due form by David R. Maybee, d/b/a We Got This.  Said applicant proposed that the place of business is 605 5th Street, Peru, Nebraska.
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the new issuance of said license may be filed by any resident of the City of Peru, Nebraska on or before 4:00 p.m., March 8, 2013, in the office of the City Clerk; that in the event protests are filed by three (3) or more such persons, a hearing will be held to determine whether said license should be allowed.
Cindy L. Moran
City Clerk
City of Peru, Nebraska
Herald - Feb 28




LEGAL NOTICE
NEMAHA COUNTY
EXTENSION BOARD MEETING
The Nemaha County Extension will hold an Extension Board Meeting, Thursday, March 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m. at the Meeting Room in the basement of the Courthouse, Auburn.
The agenda is maintained at the Nemaha County Extension Office, Courthouse - Auburn, 402-274-4755, and is posted at the Nemaha County Courthouse.
Herald - Feb. 28
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 10th day of April, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock A.M.:
Lots Five (5) and Six (6), Block One Hundred Sixty-Seven (167) in Neal’s Addition, Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska, more commonly known as: 916 5th St., Peru, NE  68421.
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 28th day of February, 2013.
STEFFI A. SWANSON,
Substitute Trustee (12247)
Herald- Feb 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28




Public Notice
Southeast District Health Department will receive sealed bids at the office of the Director, 2511 Schneider Ave, Auburn, Ne  68305 until March 15, 2013, 10:30 a.m. for lawn care and snow removal services at 2511 Schneider Ave, Auburn, Ne for a period of April 15, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
Bids submitted may include a separate price for each of the following services or can be submitted to include both services:
1.  Lawn mowing, bagging, trimming and disposal of yard waste.                                                                 
2.  Snow removal of parking lot and sidewalks.
Receipt of bids will close at 10:30 a.m. on the 15th day of April, 2013 and immediately thereafter such bids will be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representative of the bidders.  All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked on the outside “lawn care and snow removal service”.
Southeast District Health Department, reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any or all bids.  No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving bids.  Awarding of the bid will be in accordance with Section No. 10 of LB393 known as the County Purchasing Act.
Kay Oestmann, Director                                                                                                                                              Southeast District Health  Department
Herald- Feb 28, March 7




STATE OF NEBRASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION A-19019 Nemaha County
Water Division 1-F
On January 30, 2013, the Nemaha Natural Resources District, on behalf of Richard Wilson, landowner, filed in the Department of Natural Resources (Department) application A-19019 for a permit to impound water.
Summary of Application:
Type: Storage (above ground)
Source: Tributary to Duck Creek
Quantity of Water to be Impounded: 15.45 acre-feet
Name of Proposed Reservoir:   Richard Wilson Grade Stabilization Structure
Location of Proposed Reservoir:  NW¼SE¼ S14 T6N R14E
Additional project information and procedures to respond to this notice may be obtained by contacting the Surface Water Permits section of the Department at (402) 471-2363 or through the Department’s website at www.dnr.ne.gov/legal/SW_NoticeofAppsfiled.html.
Objections must be received by the Department at 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94676, Lincoln, NE 68509 by 5:00 P.M. on March 22, 2013.
Date of Notice February 21, 2013.
Herald- Feb 21, 28, March 7




NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Tactical Enterprises, LLC
Company: Tactical Enterprises, LLC
Registered Agent: CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company
Registered Agent Address: 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, NE 68508
Initial Designated Office: 73146 – 647 Avenue, Brownville, NE 68321
Commencement: February 15, 2013
Herald- Feb 21, 28, March 7
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF MCKISSICK ISLAND PRECINCT DIKE & LEVEE DISTRICT OF
NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 o’clock P.M. that annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of one director. The director whose full term expires is Mike W. Stenzel. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Clayton Lang
Secretary
Fuller Law Office
Herald- Feb 21, 28




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF PERU
DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO.6 NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of one director. The director whose full term expires is John Hawley. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Michael O. Heng
Secretary
Fuller Law Office
Herald- Feb. 21, 28




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF PERU DIKE AND LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF OTOE AND NEMAHA COUNTIES, NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of one director. The director whose full term expires is John Hawley. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Michael O. Heng
Secretary
Fuller Law Office
Herald- Feb. 21, 28




NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF LITTLE
NEMAHA LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 3 OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 5:00 o’clock P.M. the annual election of the above district will be held at the office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of one director. The director whose full term expires is Adam Noa. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
John Stevenson
Secretary
Fuller Law Office
Herald- Feb. 21, 28




NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the Chair and Board of the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Auburn, Nebraska, that the CRA has issued a Request for Proposals whereby the CRA will receive applications from the owners of record (Owners) of real property located within the designated redevelopment area for funding assistance with certain redevelopment projects on their property.  The City of Auburn, Nebraska (City) approved the redevelopment plan for the redevelopment areas.  The redevelopment areas descriptions are available in map form (boundary maps) at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 “J” Street.  
RFP Packets will be available to any interested applicant, at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, Nebraska beginning on March 1, 2013.  The CRA will receive the applications and consider them as they come in with possible award beginning at their March 12, 2013 CRA Meeting.  Additional applications may be considered at later meetings depending on remaining funds and CRA action.  Final date to submit an application is before 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2013.  Additional information on the redevelopment plan and redevelopment areas, and the application process may be obtained at City Hall during regular business hours.
Stephanie Fisher
CRA Chairperson
Herald- Feb. 21   

NOTICE OF ANNUAL
ELECTION OF
BROWNVILLE-NEMAHA
LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 2
NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m. the annual election of the above district will be held at the Office of the County Clerk at the Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska for the purpose of election of one director. The director whose full term expires is Steven Kennedy. The procedure for filing as a candidate is to file with the Nemaha County Clerk.
Jane Andrew
Secretary
Fuller Law Office
Herald- Feb. 28, March 7




School District #29 Board of Education
Strategic Planning Meeting
February 25, 2013 at 05:30PM
El Portal Restaurant
1905  J Street
Auburn, NE
*. Call to Order  -  Kernes Krause called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
*. Roll Call  -  Attendance Taken at 5:35 PM:
Present Board Members:   
Barb Billesbach         Stephen Kennedy         Beth Kernes Krause
JaNay Oestmann         Troy Wynn
Absent Board Members:   
Mike Zaruba
*. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location  
*. Consent Agenda  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the consent agenda be approved as presented,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by JaNay Oestmann.  
Barb Billesbach    Yes    Stephen Kennedy        Yes        Beth Kernes Krause    Yes    JaNay Oestmann              Yes    Troy Wynn                    Yes        Mike Zaruba        Absent
*. Excuse Absent Board Members  
*. Recognition of Visitors  
*. Strategic Planning Discussion  
*. No Action was taken on approving the BOE Strategic goals for District #29  
*. Executive Session - The BOE did not go into executive session.  
*. Adjournment  -  The meeting was adjourned at 8:29pm.
Herald - Feb. 28
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging is requesting financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration, pursuant to the Federal Transit Act. Description of Project: The purpose of the project is to provide operating assistance to provide general public transportation to individuals in Gage, Jefferson, Nemaha, Otoe, and Thayer Counties. Estimated cost of the project, to include federal, state, and local government funds is $475,000. A copy of the financial assistance application is available for public inspection at the administration office, 1901 Court Street, Beatrice, Nebraska, 68310. Written comments will be accepted at the above address for a period of 10 days following the date of publication of this notice.
Larry Ossowski
Director
Herald- Feb. 28




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the County Courthouse in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on April 16, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. CST.
The West Half of Block Two(2) and Block Seven(7), Grand View Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, and that part of vacated 11th Street lying between said W 1/2 of Block 2 and Block 7, and the South 1/2 of the adjacent vacated 10th Street on the North Side of the W 1/2 Block 7, except that portion of Block 2 deeded to the State of Nebraska for highway purposes, all in Grand View Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Trustor is Auburn Bowling Center, LLC
Auburn State Bank, Trustee
By: Daniel F. Kaplan, Attorney
Perry, Guthery, Haase, & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O.
233 S. 13th Street, Suite 1400
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 476-9200
Herald- Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28