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, March 27, 2013 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 - March 21




NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Nemaha County Hospital Board of Directors will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in the Conference Room at the nemaha County Hospital, Auburn. An agenda for the meeting is available at the Administrator’s Office and in the lobby of the Hospital.
Marty Fattig, CEO
Herald - Mar. 21




INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Board of Public Works, Auburn, Nebraska will receive bids until 1:30 P. M., local time, April 5, 2013 at the Board of Public Works Offices, Auburn, Nebraska at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and all bid prices read aloud for furnishing one  25,000 lb Equipment Trailer.
No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the date fixed for bid opening.  Only firm (non-escalating) bids will be allowed.
Envelopes containing bids shall be sealed and will be accompanied by a warranty statement and all catalog and equipment descriptions to evaluate the units being furnished.  The outside of the envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows:
Auburn Board of Public Works
Proposal for
25,000 lb Equipment Trailer  
Auburn, Nebraska
Bids Received:
1:30 P. M., Local Time
April 5, 2013
Board of Public Works Office         Auburn, Nebraska
Specifications are on file at the Board of Public Works Office and may be obtained by written request from the Board of Public Works, P. O. Box 288, Auburn, Nebraska 68305, and telephone (402) 274-4981.
Final payment will be made in within (45) days after delivery and final acceptance of the equipment.
The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids submitted.
Herald - March 21, 28




School District #29 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
March 11, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Peru State College
CATS Building,  
600 Hoyt St.  Peru, NE   
Attendance Taken at 5:30 PM:
Present Board Members:   
Barb Billesbach
Stephen Kennedy
Beth Kernes Krause
JaNay Oestmann
Mike Zaruba
Absent Board Members:   
Troy Wynn
Updated Attendance:   
Troy Wynn was updated to present at: 5:32 PM  
*. Call to Order  
Discussion:
President Beth Kernes Krause called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
*. Roll Call  
*. 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 Barb Billesbach.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Absent
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*. Excuse Absent Board Members  
*. Recognition of Visitors  
*.A. Pre-School / PBS Project  
*.B. General Comments  
*. Budget, Finance & Claims Committee  
*.A. Claims for the Month  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the month claims be approved as presented/amended,” passed with a motion by JaNay Oestmann and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
CHECK FOR PAYMENT    
March 11, 2013    
Payable To    Amount
A-1 Locksmith    201.05
Amazon    266.28
American Recycling     566.00
AmSan    2,369.52
Arden A. Nitz    251.88
Auburn Family Health     320.00
Auburn Newspaper    745.77
Auburn Bowling Center    220.00
Barebooks.com    125.13
Blue Cross/Blue Shield    98,034.29
Beard’s Salvage    99.95
Beatrice Mech Serv    3,425.00
Board Of Public Works    15,102.63
Bulldog Auto Parts    308.12
Casey’    681.82
Cenex    6,027.91
Wayne Chase    52.24
Control Services    2,387.45
Dakota Leasing Co.    3,062.01
Dist. 29 Empl Ben Fund    186.90
Dist 29 GF Misc. Exp    1,189.93
Dist #29, Activity     80.00
Dist. 29 Lunch Fund    628.54
Dollar General    34.60
Duraco Express    326.40
Eggers Bros. Inc.    41.93
El Portal     199.49
Engaging Technologies    350.00
Esu #4    15.00
ESU #6    421.17
Esu #4    2,782.05
Farmers Cooperative    96.71
Nancy Fuller    40.00
Gilbert Service    317.15
Glenn’s  Market    181.37
Vernon Golladay    129.84
Goodwin Tucker Group    561.40
GovConnection    132.66
Guardian    472.20
Hampton Inn    165.90
Harry A. Koch Co.    35.00
Houghton Mifflin y    254.80
Humanex Ventures    675.00
Ko Inamura    1,087.50
Jansen Piano Benches    349.99
Johnstone Supply    28.70
Kiner Supply Company    92.09
KNCY    146.16
KNZA, inc.    40.00
Maureen Koso    38.91
Amy Kroll    136.61
Susan Larson    3,600.00
Michelle Leslie    40.00
Little Learners PrSC    3,250.00
Lynch’s Hardware     22.40
Mary Malcolm    4,349.50
Mark’s Plumbing Parts    81.85
Matheson-Linweld    43.84
Maggie McVenn    3.55
Mellage Truck    4,837.95
Menards - Bellevue    9.99
Meyer - Earp Chev    64.14
Monoprice, Inc.    24.03
NASB    4,929.00
National Ins Serv    1,593.69
NCSA    410.00
Northwest Eval Assoc    11,202.50
OK Tire    407.33
Omaha World Herald    2,468.00
ORSCHELN    37.05
Pepper & Son    566.90
P, G, H & G    567.00
Physical & Resp Ther    2,873.14
Pitney Bowes    417.00
Pizza Hut    9.19
Sharon Pollard    40.00
Prov Wkng Canines    245.89
Quia Corp    49.00
Quill    70.45
Rademacher Pest Con    85.00
Region V     964.65
Kandi Rohrs    88.35
Sack Lumber    18.75
Sammons/Preston    32.10
Schmitt Music Centers    136.44
School Specialty    1,277.03
Security Services    35.00
Seminole Energy Serv    8,450.89
Shell Fleet Plus    637.14
Trenton Stump    101.74
Sunmart    47.57
U-Save Pharmacy    14.55
Unite Private Networks     510.00
US Bank    357.46
US TelePunch    77.06
Verizon Wireless    291.17
Voss Lighting    3,532.60
Kevin Walker    697.12
Total Payments    205,053.06
*.B. Financial Reports  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the monthly financial reports be approved as presented/amended,” passed with a motion by JaNay Oestmann and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.C. Set Summer School Rate  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the board set the high school summer school rate at $100 per class, refundable upon successful completion of the class “ passed with a motion by JaNay Oestmann and a second by Stephen Kennedy.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.D. Budget, Finance & Claims Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Building, Grounds & Transportation Committee  
*.A. Consider the architectural specifications for phase 1 of the gym remodeling project due to the late arrival of the information packet.  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the board approve the architectural specifications for phase 1 of the gym remodeling project as presented,” passed with a motion by Mike Zaruba and a second by Troy Wynn.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Building, Grounds & Transportation Report (Discuss Only)  
*. Human Resources & Planning Committee  
*.A. Resignation  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board accept the resignation of Anna Hartwig as a secondary language arts teacher effective at the end of the 2012-13 school year,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Troy Wynn.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.B. Resignation  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board accept the resignation of Eldon Wellman as a high school math teacher effective the end of the 2012-2013 school year,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.C. Hire Elementary Principal  
Motion Passed:  “ I move that the Board offer a contract to Jackie Kelsay as elementary principal beginning in the 2013-2014 school year,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.D. Change to the 12/13 School Calendar  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve changing May 9, 2013 to a non-attendance day for the students due to the District Track Meet,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Troy Wynn.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.E. Proclaim April as School Libraries Month  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board proclaim April as School Libraries Month,” passed with a motion by Stephen Kennedy and a second by Mike Zaruba.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.F. Human Resources & Planning Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Policy, Curriculum & Americanism Committee  
*.A. P3541.01 Bus safety program  
Motion Passed:  “I move that the Board approve revised policy P3541.01--Bus Safety Program and  revised policy P3541.02--Bus Driver Supervision as presented,” passed with a motion by Barb Billesbach and a second by JaNay Oestmann.  
Barb Billesbach           Yes
Stephen Kennedy           Yes
Beth Kernes Krause        Yes
JaNay Oestmann            Yes
Troy Wynn                 Yes
Mike Zaruba               Yes
*.C. Policy, Curriculum, & Americanism Committee Report (Discuss only)  
*. Administration’s Reports  
Discussion:
Written and/or discuss only.
*. Miscellaneous  
Discussion:
A. Thank you notes & correspondence
Board of Education Regular Meeting will be April 8, 2013, 5:30 p.m. at Auburn Public Schools Central Office, 1713 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska.
*. Executive Session  
*. Adjournment  
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 pm.
Beth Kernes Krause, President
Kevin Reiman, Superintendent
Herald - March 21




Public Notice
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will receive sealed bids until 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013 for a ‘2013 Dual-Axle Bottom Dump Trailer – Air-Ride’.
Minimum bid specifications and bid form can be picked up at the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.
Sealed bids must be sent to Nemaha County Board of Commissioners, % Joyce Oakley, Nemaha County Clerk, Courthouse Ste 201, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope:  “trailer bid”.  
All bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Bond” or “Certified or Cashier’s Check” in the amount of 5% of the total bid made payable to the Nemaha County Treasurer as evidence of good faith that the successful bidder will enter into a contract with the County of Nemaha, Nebraska to deliver the item bid as per the specifications.
All bids received will be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders. Awarding of the bid will be in accordance with Section No. 10 of LB 393 known as the County Purchasing Act.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to waive all technicalities and reject any or all bids.
Joyce Oakley,
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - March 21, 28




MINUTES OF THE ESU #4
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2013
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of March:
General Fund    $43,182.22
Payroll    $358,146.91
NCECBVI    $33,390.45
Federal Programs    $14,563.48
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 5:15 p.m. in the conference room at the office of Educational Service Unit 4, 919 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. The Region 4 Preschool Planning Team will meet on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the ESU 4 Learning Center, 1109 R Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Agendas for both meetings, kept current, are readily available for public inspection at the office of the Administrator during normal business hours.
Herald - March 21




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Re: 6459.2447
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold by Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on May 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.:
Lot 12 and the North 2 feet of Lot 11, Block 197, Neal’s Addition to Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska    
commonly known as 1101 6th St., Peru, NE.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, at the time of the sale, a personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $5,000.00, with the full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary.  (If the sale is held after 1:00 P.M., the deposit requirement remains the same, and the full purchase price, in certified funds, shall be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the following business day.)  The purchaser shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax.  This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.  
Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee.
By:Camille R. Hawk (#20395)
For    Walentine, O’Toole, McQuillan & Gordon, L.L.P.
11240 Davenport Street
P.O. Box 540125
Omaha, NE   68154
(402) 330-6300
Herald - March, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18




NOTICE OF INFORMAL
PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the matter of the estate of Barbara K. Bolen, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of March, 2013, in the Nemaha County Court, Auburn, Nebraska, the registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate, and Beverly M. Bolen, 4920 Big Owl Lane, Ft. Calhoun, NE 68023, has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before the 14th day of May, 2013, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of County Court
James H. Cain #15527
Attorney for Personal Representative
1920 “O” Street
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-3938
Herald - Mar. 14, 21, 28




NOTICE OF MEETING
The annual meeting of the Nemaha Cemetery Board will be held Monday, March 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Nemaha, NE. This meeting is open to the public.
Carol Simmons
Nemaha Cemetery Board
Herald - Mar. 14, 21




Public Notice
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Nemaha County Clerk until March 27, 2013, 10:30 a.m. for sprinkler system service and repair and yard chemical application for the Nemaha County Courthouse yard and Nemaha County Jail yard for a period April 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
Bids submitted may include a separate price for each of the following service or can be submitted to include all services: sprinkler system service and repair; yard chemical application for courthouse and jail.
Receipt of bids will close at 10:30 a.m., on March 27, 2013.  Bids will be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders.  All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked on the outside “lawn care service”.
The County of Nemaha, Nebraska 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 LB 393 known as the County Purchasing Act.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk for Nemaha Co., Nebraska
Herald - March 14, 21




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the deed of trust in the original principal amount of $44,000.00 executed by Wilbur J. Sherman and Andrea R. Sherman, husband and wife, which was filed for record on December 18, 2002 in Book 153 at Page 688 of the Mortgage Records in the office of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier’s check, at the east front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska at 10:00 AM on April 25, 2013:
Tract described as beginning at a point 10.0 feet North of the Southeast Corner of Lot 4 in Block 3 of Grand View Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska; running thence North along the West side of 10th or S Street a distance of 139.0 feet; thence West 143.0 feet; thence Southerly a distance of 139.0 feet to a point 10.0 feet North of the South line of said Block 3 and 149.0 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to the South line of said Block 3, a distance of 149.0 feet to the place of beginning, all in Grand View Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, except land conveyed for public roadway.
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash or certified funds to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
Eric H. Lindquist
Successor Trustee
Herald - March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11




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




INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Proposals for the construction of “2012 “P” Street Box Culvert” for the City of Auburn, Nebraska,” JEO Project No. 100112, will be received by City Clerk at City Hall, 1101 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska, until 10:00 a.m. on the 27th day of March, 2013, and thereafter will be read aloud.
The work consists of the following approximate quantities:
Group “A” - Grading Items
1  LS    Mobilization
1  LS    General Cleaning & Grubbing
1  EA    Large Tree Removal
712  CY    Earthwork Measured in Embankment (EQ)
438  SY    Erosion Control Type 1D
145  SY    Erosion Control Type 2B
730  LF    Fabric Silt Fence
0.40  AC    Seeding
1  LS     Temporary Traffic Control
93  Tons    Gravel Surfacing
1,380  SF    Remove, Stockpile, and Replace Limestone Ditch Liner
Group “B” - Culvert Items
1  LS    Mobilizaton
1  LS    Remove Existing Bridge
1  LS    Culvert Excavation
159  CY    Class 47BX-3000 Concrete for Box Culvert
27,269  LBS    Reinforcing Steel
37  Tons    Crushed Rock for Stabilization
34  LF    18” CMP
39  LF    24” CMP
1  EA    24” Metal FES
Group “C” - Waterline Items
1  LS    Mobilization
149  LF    6” PVC Water Main
1  EA    Connect to Existing Waterline
1  EA    Connect to Waterline (wet tap)
1  EA    6” Gate Valve & Box
4  EA    6’ x 45º Fittings
Proposals will be taken for said construction work listed above by unit prices, as an aggregate bid for the entire project.
All proposals for said contruction work must be made on blanks furnished by the ENGINEER and must be accompanied by Bid Security of not less than 5% of the amount bid. Bid Security to be made payable to the Treasurer of the City of Auburn as liquidated damages in case the bid is accepted and the bidder neglects or refuses, to enter in to contract and furnish bond in accordance herewith.
Plans, Specifications, and Bid Documents may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk, Auburn, Nebraska, and will be issued by JEO Consulting Group, Inc., Consulting Engineers, PO Box 160, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410, a payment of $75.00 to cover partial cost, none of which will be returned, needs to be paid prior to plans and specifications being sent out. In order to bid the project, the plans and specifications must be issued directly by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. to the bidder.
The Mayor and City Council, reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which furnish the materials and construction that will, in their opinion serve the best interests of the City of Auburn, and also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.
City of Auburn, Nebraska
Scott Kudrna, Mayor
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
Herald - Mar. 7, 14, 21




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

PUBLIC HEARING
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Nemaha Natural Resources District will hold a public hearing on Thursday April 11th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the District office (62161 US Highway 136, Tecumseh, NE 68450) to receive written and oral testimony concerning the District-wide temporary 180 day stay imposed on the construction of high capacity water wells and on the changes and additions to the District’s Groundwater Management Plan (GWMP) and corresponding Rules and Regulations.
The changes and additions to the GWMP and the Rules and Regulations will apply geographically to include all lands and water bodies within the boundaries of the Nemaha NRD. Also, the proposed changes will apply stratigraphically to all groundwater located within the Nemaha NRD. Upon District Board approval of the proposed changes and additions to the GWMP and Rules and Regulations, the following actions will be taken:
1) Explanation of why the stay was necessary.
2) Criteria establishing rules and regulations requiring installation and use of flowmeters on all new and replacement high capacity wells, allowing no more than two high capacity wells to serve a single purpose and the adoption of the developed well permit ranking system and minimum score required for permit approval.
3) Criteria establishing Issuing an Order on a date to lift the temporary 180 day stay and on a date to begin accepting well permit applications.
These actions are a general description of the changes and additions to the GWMP and the Rules and Regulations. A complete copy of the current & updated GWMP and Rules and Regulations may be obtained at the District office: 62161 US Highway 136, Tecumseh, Nebraska, (402) 335-3325, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm or on the NRD Website at www.nemahanrd.org.
Those persons unable to appear at the public hearing or persons with lengthy testimony may wish to submit their testimony in writing. In order for testimony to be considered by the NRD Board of Directors for the purpose of this hearing, such written testimony must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, at the Nemaha NRD Office at the above address. The NRD Board of Directors will consider all testimony provided and consider action whether to adopt or rescind the changes and additions to the GWMP and Rules and Regulations at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - March 21, 28 & April 4




City Council Proceedings
February 11, 2013
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 February 11, 2013, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Kudrna.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Shawn Clark, Tom Clark, Holtzman, Janssen, and Jeanneret. Absent:  No one.  
Mayor Kudrna announced “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door”.  
Council approved the January 14, 2013 meeting’s minutes as written.
The City Council approved the financial report.
The following claims were presented before the Council for ratification:  Auburn State Bank, Bond Interest-5381.25; Black Hills Energy, Ut-127.73; NE Dept. of Revenue, Keno Tax-1656.28; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; Terry Fulton, Infill Housing Grant-5000.00; Time Warner Cable, Se-Ut-211.55; Verizon Wireless, Se-51.95; Wex Bank, Fuel-2708.91; AFLAC, Wh-73.80; American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-145.00; Black Hills Energy, Ut-168.76; Board of Public Works, Ut-11415.00; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-40.00; Linda Bantz, Se-329.00; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Nemaha County, Se-23,583.33; The Standard, Ins-363.76; Time Warner Cable, Se-Ut-118.78; Windstream, Ut-Se-172.44; Wex Bank, Fuel-1569.49.  The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:    Captain Handy, Se-120.00; Amazon, Bk-605.04; American Legal Publishing, Se-275.63; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-71.70; Auburn Newspapers, Se-530.89; Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC Inc., Se-150.00; Baker & Taylor, Bk-217.04; Board of Public Works, Reim-555.80; Bobcat of Omaha, Su-Se-350.53; Book Services, Bk-31.98; Demco, Su-343.43; Eakes Office Plus, Su-134.83; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-76.07; Filter Care, Se-22.95; First National Bank of Omaha, Equip-Fe-925.29; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-177.50; Follett Software Company, Se-829.00; General Fire and Safety Equipment, Se-346.45; Glenn’s Corner Market, Su-345.40; Harry Bridgmon, Reim-Reg-60.00; IAFC, Mem-204.00; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-500.00; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-168.93; Michael Todd & Co. Inc., Su-1058.20; NE Environmental Product, Su-500.00; NE Fire Chiefs Assoc., Mem-60.00; Nemaha County Clerk, Se-274.71; Nemaha Valley Mutual Aid, Mem-100.00; OCLC Inc., Sub-50.44; OK Tire, Re-40.00; Oriental Trading Co. Inc., Su-30.99; Card Services (Orscheln), Su-549.83; Sack Lumber Co., Su-136.43; Southeast Area Clerk’s Assoc., Mem-10.00; Southeast Nebraska Development District., Se-406.30; Stutheit Implement Co., Su-85.79; Tom’s Radiator Service, Se-185.00; Nebraska Assigned Risk Pool, Ins-14.00; Tri-State Office Products, Su-584.74; Xerox Corporation, Se-Su-291.26.
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.
The claim submitted by Captain Handy (Larry Holtzman) in the amount of $120.00 was approved.  Council Member Holtzman abstained from voting.
Council approved the claims which have not been previously approved by motion or resolution and ratified the ordinary and necessary expenses allowed and in accordance with Resolution No. 7-11 that was approved February 28, 2011.
Approval was given for one library staff member to attend the storytime workshop on March 8, 2013 and for Tree Board Member Pam Allison to attend the 2013 Tree Care Workshop on March 12, 2013.
The City Council approved the request by the Auburn Eagles/Fire Department to have the July 4th public fireworks display on the property located at Irvin Park and the Auburn High School contingent upon Auburn School District #29 approval.
Mel Greenwade spoke regarding a law suit on his tree trimming work done for a house moving permit.
The City Council gave approval of extending “S” Street south to the Corporate City Limits by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 4-13.
The Chief Elected Official was authorized to execute the Housing Implementation Contract and Lead Paint Hazard Clearance Examination Contract Between SENDD and the City of Auburn associated with CDBG #12-HO-6044 by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 8-13.
CDBG #10-DTR-105 (Downtown Revitalization Phase II Commercial Rehabilitation) Drawdown #10 and the related claims were approved.
Discussion was held and questions were asked regarding the proposed agreement between the City of Auburn and State of Nebraska Department of Roads associated with Project No. STP-136-7(123) Reconstructing US-136 in Auburn.  Additional information will be presented at the next city council meeting so that action can be taken.    
The report of unpaid water accounts was approved and authorization was given to certify said items to the Nemaha County Clerk by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 5-13.
The report of unpaid sewer accounts was approved and authorization was given to certify said items to the Nemaha County Clerk by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 6-13.
The City Council confirmed the appointment of John Billings to the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department.  Council Member Katy Billings abstained from voting.
Mayor Kudrna did not present a name for appointment to the Board of Public Works.
Option #1 associated with the purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab through the state contract was approved.  
Reports were given by the following department heads:  library, fire department, street department, and City Treasurer.  
The following committees provided reports:  Street, KAB, Economic Development, and Legislative.   A written financial report was provided by the Auburn Community Redevelopment Authority.   A written report of law enforcement activity within the city of Auburn for January 2013 was provided by the Nemaha County Sheriff.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
J. Scott Kudrna
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.
Herald - March 21




Village of Brownville Town Board Meeting
March 11, 2013
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Martin Hayes.  Board members present: Martin Hansen, Bob Sailors, Jay Tallmon and Paul Fish.  Also present, Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer and Mabel Garber, water clerk.
Chairman Hayes pointed out the posting of the Open Meetings Act.
Motion by Tallmon, seconded by Fish to approve the agenda as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Tallmon to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2013 meeting as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Financial report was reviewed.  Fish moved that the financial report be accepted as presented.  Hansen seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
The claims were reviewed.  Tallmon moved and Fish seconded that the claims be paid as presented.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
General:
Salaries     $560.00
Peggy Kuser    $35.00
Auburn Newspapers    $51.60
The Cleaners    $24.00
BOPW    $692.40
Region V SENDS    $45.00
Kay Fish    $18.29
Merchants of Brownville    $84.00
Marty Hayes    $150.00
Windstream    $149.04
General(fire & rescue):
BOPW    $98.07
EMC National Life Ins.    $84.00
General(streets):
Salary     $212.50
BOPW    $ 942.58
Farmers Cooperative     $297.56
Sewer:
Salary    $100.00
BOPW    $381.91
BOPW    $359.46
NE Dept. of Revenue    $130.43
DHHS    $171.00
Water:
Salary    $300.00
BOPW    $48.28
BOPW    $299.63
NE Dept. of Revenue    $147.30
Rural Water District    $635.00
DHHS    $28.00
One Call Concepts Inc.    $2.20
Riverside Park:
BOPW    $43.65
Projects, Buildings and Equipment:
Hayes reported on the Village dump truck and tractor repairs.
JEO is continuing work on the site for the wastewater lagoon.
The Board is to be considering street projects for 2013 so the Village can contact contractors early.
Hansen reported that the county is doing crack sealing on the road to Cooper Nuclear and perhaps the Village could contact that contractor.
Hayes reported that several driveways need rock or asphalt chips added to meet the height of the street. The Village has ordered asphalt chips to be delivered.
Old Business:
The house at 619 Main Street is not hooked up to the Village sewer system.  The new owners were under the assumption that it was hooked up.  The owners want the Village to pay the expense of hook up.  The Village believes that the executors of the estate should pay the expense.  Another question from the owners is if they can do the work.  It was stated that a licensed plumber must be used to hook up to the main sewer and water line.
Capping the wells was discussed.  Hansen has talked to Davis Plumbing, Heating and Electrical about doing the work.  They will charge $1,500.00 and keep the salvage.  Tallmon moved that Davis be contracted to do the work of capping the Village wells.  Hansen seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
The Brownville Historical Society is looking to renovate the bathrooms in Boettner Park.  BHS would like the Village of Brownville to help with this expense.
The board stated that the BHS does not pay a water or sewer fee for the bathrooms and looks at this as a contribution toward the upkeep of the bathrooms.
New Business:
The Auburn Board of Public Works requested a letter from the board in support of Nemaha acquiring funds to study the feasibility of a regional water system as a means to solve their ongoing water problems.  The Board will support Nemaha getting funds to study water quality issues but not a regional water system.  Letters will be sent to the Village of Nemaha and Dave Hunter of the BOPW.
Joseph Lauber building permit was discussed.  A 20 ’by 12’ garage will be placed to the west of the “October House” at 313 Main Street.  The board needed verification  that Joseph Lauber owned the adjoining lot that the garage would sit on.  On receipt of that proof the building permit will be granted.
Clean up of Capitol Square Park was discussed and Hayes said he would check on the condition of the Park.  The annual Easter Egg hunt will be held there on March 30, 2013.
Adjournment:
Sailors moved and Hayes seconded that the meeting be adjourned.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 7:50pm.
Kay Fish, clerk/treasurer
Herald - March 21




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MARCH 11, 2013 – 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICET
Members Present: Darren Oestmann, President, Keith Bohling, Vice-President, David Bohling, Secretary, Steve Clark, Arlen Grotrian, Lonnie Neddenriep                  
Also Present: Jeff Koehler, Superintendent, Jacquelyn Kelsay, Principal, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Sandra Behrends, Curtis Karel, DeeAnn Richardson, Samantha Teten, Brooklyn Westenburg.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Superintendent’s Office at 7:30 p.m. by President Darren Oestmann.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Clark, here; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.  Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted, and it was noted that the Open Meeting Law was posted on the south wall.
Moved by Keith Bohling to accept the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Steve Clark.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, February 11, 2013 as presented.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $51,932.40 from the General Fund.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Card Services    $48.51
Verizon Wireless    $160.71
Windstream    $469.61
Seminole Retail Energy Services, LLC    $4,467.07
Johnson County Central School            $72.00
A1 Locksmith    $107.80
American Recycling & Sanitation            $292.00
AS Central Services    $222.15
Auburn Newspapers    $158.40
Board of Public Works    $3,638.46
Lori S. Broady    $16.00
Brown Glass Company INC    $72.00
Capital Business Systems INC            $1,299.34
Cash-Wa Distributing    $381.84
Dietze Music House INC    $7.20
E.S.U. No. 10    $60.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $15.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $18,669.86
E.S.U. No. 6    $421.17
Edwards Chemicals INC    $163.36
Eggers Bros. INC    $21.22
First Bankcard    $3,929.08
First Bankcard    $81.75
Flinn Scientific INC    $163.21
Hasler    $101.28
Interstate Companies INC    $45.14
J.W. Pepper & Son INC    $125.80
J-B Reimburse Acct    $265.92
Johnson Quik Stop    $3,190.86
Lueders Petroleum INC    $3,758.40
Madison National Life Insurance            $568.86
Mary Malcolm    $502.00
Menards    $8.81
Meyer-Earp Auto Center    $332.79
NASB    $2,561.00
NCECBVI    $75.00
Nebraska Scientfic    $101.45
Nicholson & Associates    $165.00
Omaha Truck Center INC    $235.75
Physical & Respiratory Therapy Services LLC    $261.21
Quill Corporation    $754.64
S Systems INC    $289.96
Irene Seeba    $21.94
Shopko    $32.90
Southeast Plumbing & Heating            $961.15
Sunrise Publications INC    $36.85
Totalfunds by Hasler    $801.00
Village of Johnson    $250.00
Watts Up    $232.00
Westside Community Schools            $1,125.00
Wizard’s Castle Publishing Co            $189.95
Total without Voids    $51,932.40
The Principal’s report included information regarding State Speech and the FBLA State Leadership Conference, both of which will require overnight stays.  Mrs. Kelsay explained that Grade 8 students participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress on March 5, conducted by the Nebraska Department of Education.  Mrs. Kelsay outlined plans for the NeSa and Map testing.  Report was given on the C1-1 Girls and Boys Subdistricts hosted by Johnson-Brock.  The district’s share for the girls was $893.25 and $1327.06 for the boys.  The Pioneer Conference Speech Meet was held at Johnson-Brock on February 20.  Johnson-Brock took third place in the competition.  Mrs. Kelsay reported that Jack Broady donated an antique school bell used to signal the beginning of classes, and that the bell had been placed in the front entrance trophy case.  She read a communication from Mr. Broady as well as a letter from a former Johnson-Brock graduate living out of the district, both commending the district for its exemplary educational standards.
In the Superintendent’s report, Mr. Koehler noted that Curtis Karel, Samantha Teten, and Brooklyn Westenburg were in attendance as Student Council representatives.  Curtis Karel inquired as to the Student Council’s participation in the interview process to select a new principal.  Mr. Koehler explained that the Board would discuss the process later in the agenda.   Discussion was held regarding the proposed sketch and estimates for an addition to the front of the building to provide better safety at the entrance as well as provide an additional classroom to be funded with an anticipation note which would be paid in two or three years.  Mr. Koehler will arrange for a meeting with members of the Building and Grounds Committee and Hausman Construction to explore all possibilities to meet the need for additional classroom space.
Mr. Koehler described bids for a new telephone system, as well as bids to refinish and repaint the gym floor.  Mr. Koehler suggested that the gym floor project might be better suited for next year if a building addition is underway this year.  The process for interviewing and selecting a new principal was discussed.  Mr. Koehler suggested  that the Superintendent and Board of Education serve on one committee; members of the Student Council and the Counselor on another; members of the faculty will form another committee; and possibly the four clerical staff members would be involved in the process.  March 22 has been given as a closing date for applications to be considered, with interviews to be conducted soon after the Easter break.
Moved by David Bohling to approve the overnight stay for State Speech competition in Kearney on March 21, 2013 and for the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Omaha on April 4 and 5, 2013.  Seconded by Steve Clark.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the resignation of Jacquelyn Kelsay as K-12 Principal regretfully and with appreciation of her years of service to the district.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to enter into executive session to protect public interest and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual at 8:21 p.m.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
The Board returned to regular session at 8:30 p.m.
Moved by Steve Clark to revoke credits for a student of Johnson-Brock Schools.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to adjourn the regularly scheduled March Board of Education meeting at 8:46 p.m.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be held April 8, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - March 21

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
MARCH 13, 2013
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on March 13, 2013, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on March 7, 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 8:00 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.
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.
Visitors present – Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.  
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the February 27, 2013 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the accounts payable claims as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Brent Lottmann, Nemaha County Sheriff visited with the board regarding long term planning on the possibility of building on to the Nemaha County Jail.  Future electronic equipment for dispatch is requiring more space; NPPD would like to add more communications equipment.  Fiber Optic Networking – would like the board to consider future fiber optic networking between SE District Health, Nemaha County Hospital, Nemaha County Courthouse and Nemaha County Jail.
Daryl Obemeyer, Chairman and Stephanie Fisher, member of the Auburn Development Council, Inc. visited with the board regarding the new Nemaha County Leadership Program being sponsored by ADC.  Stephanie and Daryl provided to the BOC the schedule for the upcoming leadership classes and asked if a Commissioner would like to become a class participate.  Class fees are $150.00 per attendee. ADC also submitted a FY 2013-2014 budget request.
Ed Bredemeier visited with the BOC regarding people driving on his property on the E1/2 of county road 720.  Ed indicated the Richardson County road maintainer keeps moving the road onto his property.  Ed requested the county maintain the road and he will rock the road.   
Renee Crister, EMA Director presented the Agreement Between Pictometry International Corp. and Nemaha County, NE for the Critical 360 Program Camera Kit, Media card, software package and the 7 floor plans in the amount of $9,349.00 (camera $7, 899.00 and 7 floor plans $1,450.00). Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement Between Pictometry International Corp. and Nemaha County, NE in the amount of $9,349.00 for the camera and floor plans.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.  
Dan Myers, Silverstone Group presented the board with information on the health insurance services his company offers to counties.  
George Levy visited with the board regarding requesting more information on bridges in Nemaha County such as how a bridge is load rated, information on condition of bridges, deficiency ratings, how many residents would be displaced if a bridge was closed.  George would like the BOC to have a better and more efficient way of preparing the Nemaha County’s One & Six Year Plan.
Jeff Wagner, Mainelli Wagner & Assoc. and Bob Nincehelser visited with the BOC regarding changes to the NRD Buck Creek culvert/roadway design.  
Rachel Rieger requested being released of her contract for providing food service to the inmates at the Nemaha County Jail due to the drop of inmates being housed at the jail.  Rachel indicated the previous inmate population averaged around 8-10 inmates per meal.  Current population has dropped to 2.5 inmates per meal.  Rachel’s current food service contract runs through December 31, 2015. Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to terminate the jail food service contract with Rachel Rieger effective April 30, 2013, and to authorize the county clerk to advertise for sealed bids for food service.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to remove from the table the road entrance application requested by Richard Allgood (tenant) in Section 3 T5N R14E.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the application for road entrance requested by Richard Allgood (tenant) in Section 3 T5N R14E.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by seconded by to authorize the County Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for a 2013 Belly Dump Trailer for Nemaha County Road Department.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the transfer of road employee Tim Holthus from Auburn road shop #2 to Johnson road shop #3 effective March 13, 2013.  Roll call vote; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to appoint Custodian Lisa Bergmann to the Nemaha County Safety Committee.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2013-13, release of pledged security to Carson National Bank in the amount of $400,000.00.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Wittmann to appoint Ray North to the Nemaha County Veterans Service Board, with his term to expire June 30, 2016.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to accept the proposal of $991.00 from Auburn Plumbing and Heating for a new sink and 6 gallon water heater for the custodian’s room at the courthouse.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Larry Holtzman, Captain Handy presented a cost estimate of $2,350.00 for remodeling of the furnace room in the north dance room at the Mutli-Plex Bldg.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the cost estimate of $2,350.00 for removing the current room walls, frame in new furnace room, dispose of all debris, install new dance floor tile, rebuild new furnace room (does not include electrical).  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to authorize the Treasurer’s Office staff to purchase the carpeting of their choice from either Esser Flooring $1,299.60 or Needles I $1,474.72.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $36,254.91
Action Tech, se    1,099.21
Adgraphix, su    1,622.00
American Recycling, se    923.55
Ameritas Life, ret    5,727.88
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Family Hlth, bl al    66.00
Aub Newspaper, pub    2,654.21
Aub Plumbing, se    575.72
Aub State Bank, su    75.50
Bergmann, E, su    6.51
Black Hills, ut    36.41
Bd Public Works, ut    4,041.72
Bohl Plumb, se    81.22
Bowman, H, reim    100.00
Capital Bus, ma ag    121.75
Carson Natl, se    20.00
Casey’s, fu    107.58
City Auburn, reim    127.26
Credit Manage, garn    267.24
Credit Manage, garn    144.98
Critser, R, fu, su    59.71
Culligan, su    115.00
CVSOAN, du    150.00
Eakes Office, su    147.51
Fankhauser, Allen, cont    4,266.67
Glock Profess, su    390.00
GT Distributor, su    298.00
Guth Laboratory, su    413.58
Hines, C, se    20.00
Holiday Inn, ldg    349.32
Hometown Appl, se    65.94
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Lawsoft, sftwr    75.00
Lesoing, G, mi    99.44
Martin, M, cont, pstg    1,798.25
Microfilm, se    123.00
Midwest Card, su    2,497.50
Midwest Process, se    22.76
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,356.41
NE Assoc, du    75.00
Nebr.gov, se    11.00
Nem Co Clerk, hra    1,518.19
Nem Co Court, fe    200.00
Nem Co Hospital, bl al    95.00
Nem Co Sheriff, se    534.27
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    11,339.49
Nem Co Treas, fe    15.00
NIRMA, se    5,000.00
Nutsch-Fulton, mi    136.17
OPPD, ut    30.68
Paper Tiger, se    35.00
Petersens Auto, se    2,150.20
Presto-X-Company, se    69.63
Quill, su    459.61
Region V, se    74.25
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    349.65
Sack Lumber, bldg re    541.80
SE Dist Assessor, du    20.00
Subway, me    90.00
Sunmart, su    32.40
The Cleaners, se    597.00
The Hartford, annt    100.00
U-Save, me su    34.61
US Bank, su    1,096.86
Verizon, se    268.94
Watts Up, su    492.75
Windstream, se    1,924.57
Road
Salaries    $13,769.06
Ace Irrigation, culv    17,210.00
American Recycle, se    59.00
Ameritas Life, ret    2,079.99
Aub Family Hlth, bl al    70.00
Beards Salvage, su    203.35
Black Hill, ut    98.60
Bd Public Works,ut    1,898.58
Dultmeier, pts    104.81
Eggers, su, pts    1,417.09
Graybill, su    2.30
Inland Truck, pts    31.20
Johnson Quik, ti re    64.00
Lawson Products, su    498.12
Martin Marietta, rk    26,289.78
Mellage Truck, pts    206.37
Meyer-Earp, pts, la    219.92
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,531.52
Nem Co Treasurer, fe    57.50
NMC, pts, la    423.13
Richardson Co, reim    793.07
Sack Lumber, su,pts    43.79
Stutheit, pts, oil    86.69
Village Nemaha, ut    61.00
Windstream, se    203.00
County Visitors
Aub Newspaper, pub    5.02
Diversion Program
John Reid, reg    1,340.00
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,028.76
Ameritas Life, ret    201.70
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    555.31
Inheritance Tax
Pictometry, sftwr    1,950.20
911 Wireless
Windstream, se    630.79
Windstream, se    330.89
911 Emergency Service
American Tower, se    716.94
Windstream, se    500.95
Windstream, se    202.81
atty fe, attorney fees; bd pr, board of prisoners; bldg re, building repair; sftwr, computer software; cont, contract; du, dues; eq, equipment; fe, fees; fu, fuel;  hra, health reimbursement account; la, labor; me se, medical service; me su, medical supply; mi, mileage; pts, parts; pstg, postage; pub, publication; reg, registration; ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ut, utilities
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to adjourn at 12:30 pm.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
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
The next Nemaha County Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Herald - March 21

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD MARCH 11, 2013
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 11TH of March, 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.
Chairman Hahn called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present –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 presented to the Board a copy of a letter sent by City Attorney Angelo Ligouri to Doug Glenn, asking that Mr. Glenn cease serving on the Board due to the expiration of his term on 01/01/2013.  Mr. Ligouri explained that this letter was sent based on a Nebraska State Statute that continuing to serve after the expiration of a term was only allowed for a short period of time and that it was not intended to be an indefinite term.  Chairman Hahn noted that this information was accepted by the Board.
GM Hunter introduced John Trecek with Ameritas for a discussion on the possibility of refinancing the debt on the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Mr. Trecek explained to the Board the possible savings and actions needed in order to complete the refinancing of the WWTP debt.  Member Knipe made a motion to recommend to the City Council to refinance the WWTP with issuance of refunding bonds upon having an average annual rate that lead to savings being acceptable at the time of the council meeting.  Member Knipe also recommended not to accept the refinancing if the Net Present Value of the potential savings dropped below 4 %.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Chairman Hahn acknowledged Nemaha County Sheriff Brent Lottman who spoke to the Board about the possibility of adding residential garbage service to utility bills in order to reduce the need for enforcement of city ordinances that require residential customers within the city limits of Auburn to have garbage service.  Jack Kelly with American Recycling and Sanitation in Tarkio spoke about the potential of paying the BPW 0.25 for each billing submitted for residential garbage service, not to include customers who had containers provided by American Recycling.  Katy Billings, City Council, stated that this issue had been addressed a few years ago by a committee of BPW and City Council.  She also stated that the committee at that time felt that some ordinances in the City Code needed to be addressed prior to commencing with the garbage service appearing on the BPW utility bills.  Member Knipe made a motion to table the discussion on garbage service.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Chairman Hahn stated that the “Garbage Committee” would be asked to review this issue on behalf of the BPW and the City Council.
Paul Hamilton, with Hamilton & Associates, addressed the Board regarding the 2012 financial audit of the BPW.  He presented the audit results.  Jeremy Davern, with Hamilton & Associates, presented the report to the Board of Trustees for the BPW.  Mr. Davern recommended to the Board that they approach the City Council about resolving a restriction of BPW funds due to City Ordinance 9-02.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the 2012 financial audit as presented by Hamilton & Associates.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Member Gulizia made a motion to ask the City Council to remove the restriction on BPW funds due to City Ordinance 9-02.  Member Knipe seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented an annual service agreement from Gardner Denver regarding the WWTP blowers.  GM Hunter recommended that the Board approve the service agreement in the amount of $4,912.02.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the Gardner Denver agreement in the amount of $4,912.02.  Member Knipe seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked the Board to approve sending a letter of support to the USDA for Nemaha’s regional water study grant application.  Nemaha is seeking the grant to determine alternate water sources due to high nitrate levels in their wells.  Member Knipe made a motion to approve submitting a letter of support for the Nemaha Regional Water Study.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented the Board with the bid received regarding the office remodeling project.  The only bid received was from TCB Contracting / Lavigne Construction for $18,290 if carpeting is installed and $19,075 if tile is installed in the Boardroom.  No motion was made regarding the bid received.
GM Hunter presented to the Board the bids received for a commercial mower.  GM Hunter recommended accepting the bid from Mellage Truck & Tractor for $6,950.00 due to being the low bid for a mower without exceptions to the bid specifications.  Member Knipe made a motion to approve the bid from Mellage Truck & Tractor for $6,950 for a Cub Cadet commercial mower.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked the Board for permission to advertise for bids on a twenty ton trailer to be used to haul the backhoe and large trencher so that the small trencher trailer can be relegated to hauling the new mower.  Member Knipe made a motion to approve advertising for bids on a twenty ton trailer.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented the BPW Water Watch program to the Board for their information and discussion.  This is the program that is used in emergency situations due to reductions in the aquifer level.
Member Gulizia reported to the Board on his discussions with Baker and Associates regarding an efficiency study for the Board.  Member Gulizia made a motion to table the efficiency study at this time.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, & Wilson.  Member Knipe voted nay.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding changing the regular scheduled meeting time and location for the Board Meeting.  Member Knipe made a motion to change the regular scheduled meeting time to the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall beginning in May with the approval of the City Council.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding a report on the employee compensation package.  Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Sierks was instructed to complete an accurate report on 2010 through 2012 for the Board’s review at the next meeting.
GM Hunter presented the Board a proposed policy regarding the dress code of the office staff per their request.  Member Gulizia made a motion to approve the proposed dress code.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –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.  Member Knipe made a motion to approve the Financial Reports.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – 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 Gulizia, seconded by Member Knipe, 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 February 2013:
NPPD    296,937.61
WAPA    37,475.06
Nebraska Department of Revenue            35,723.78
DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL            34,368.11
DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTAL            32,799.42
IRS     12,179.82
IRS    11,593.77
Ameritas    6,637.80
Ameritas    6,299.51
NDOR W/H    3,206.55
Freedom Claims    1,532.11
Standard Life    1,488.81
Constellation Energy    791.55
BillFlash    748.54
Windstream    585.93
Freedom Claims    494.50
CNB     450.00
CNB     450.00
AFLAC    410.88
BillFlash    374.27
BillFlash    374.27
Freedom Claims    326.77
BillFlash    308.75
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay            253.93
nsf check    202.00
Freedom Claims    182.50
BillFlash    154.38
BillFlash    154.38
NSF    146.83
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay            126.97
Paymentech & Xpress Bill Pay            126.97
Black Hills Energy    114.32
Freedom Claims    107.50
nsf ach    61.00
ACH Fees Direct Pay & Payroll            25.00
ACH final bill-account not found            19.18
ACH Fees Direct Pay & Payroll            10.00
ACH Fees Direct Pay & Payroll            10.00
BCBS    (19,614.74)
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
Action Technology    1,794.75
Affiliated Credit Services    14.45
APPA     466.40
American Safety    198.98
American Recycling    101.50
County Publications    578.27
Vision Metering    6,490.00
Baird Holm    2,574.00
BPW    22,014.69
Bulldog Auto Parts    468.49
Caselle    1,205.00
City Of Auburn    11,763.09
D.R. Thomas    289.74
Dakota Supply Group    11,197.89
Dutton-Lainson Co.    5,060.36
Eggers Brothers    372.89
Credit Information Services    56.00
First Bank Card Center    1,313.04
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,705.18
Glenn’s Corner Market    139.39
W.W. Grainger    309.41
Hach Chemical Company    342.85
Hawkins    179.53
DHHS    433.00
Husker Electric    535.06
Kelly Supply    228.76
Kriz-Davis Company    2,114.88
LONM    298.00
Lincoln Winwater    531.97
Lynch Hardware    37.23
McMaster-Carr Supply    51.54
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE Inc.    620.69
NPPD    275,460.61
Nemaha County Clerk    66.00
Muse, Ferida M.    348.41
Northern Safety    130.25
Olsson Associates    4,369.27
OPPD    8,820.62
Orscheln Farm & Home    203.47
Petty Cash    317.01
Sack Lumber Co    6.39
Skarshaug Testing Lab    241.18
Solomon Corporation    1,810.50
HHS     626.38
Stutheit Implement    333.33
U S A Blue Book    179.28
US Cellular    162.45
UPS     96.52
Water Engineering    418.37
WAPA    34,773.65
Knippelmier, Kurt    233.95
Willco    268.20
CSS     110.00
Capital Business Systems    197.88
TekCollect    75.00
Hoak, Mike    426.00
Meyer Earp    41.91
Hamilton Associates P.C.    10,465.00
HOA Solutions    2,808.40
Mid-Iowa Solid Waste    624.72
Smith & Loveless    138.76
Paramount Linen    753.96
Electric Pump    57.25
One Call Concepts    35.55
Assurant Health    18,027.29
Vision Care Direct    340.48
Hartley, Stephanie    145.81
Gustavson, Eric    187.67
Nebraska Democratic Party    2.12
VanderPlas, Ryan    100.00
Seeba, Kim    128.62
Blackeagle, Heather    108.17
Mid Continent Testing Lab    198.75
Neopost USA    89.30
Furnas, Joyce    95.57
Helle, Penny    54.90
Brook, Torin    189.37
Johnson, Kim    290.25

Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $533,000 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 February 2013 in the amount of $5,134.85.
Roll call:  those voting aye – Gulizia, Knipe, Hahn, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.
Reports:  Power Plant, Electric Department, Water / Wastewater Department, Overtime Hours, Administration, Summer Hours.
Member Gulizia made a motion to enter executive session to discuss the Ericksen Construction litigation.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was entered at 3:59 p.m.
Member Gulizia made a motion to exit executive session.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was exited at 4:07 p.m.
Member Knipe made a motion to enter executive session.  Member Wilson seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was entered at 4:08 p.m.
Member Knipe made a motion to exit executive session.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye –Gulizia, Hahn, Knipe, & Wilson.  Chairman Hahn declared the motion carried.  Executive session was exited at 5:34 p.m.
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 April 8th at the hour of 12:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Gulizia seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – 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:
Rich Wilson, Acting - Secretary
Herald - March 21