Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in the Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, Nebraska.  The meeting is open to the public.  Agenda for such meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Nemaha County Clerk’s office, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, NE during normal working hours and also at  HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - Nov. 18




PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, will consider citizen’s comments regarding the final report to the legislative body on the Updated Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, Zoning Map and Subdivision Regulations.
Copies are available for public inspection at City Hall.
That said PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the Planning Commission at the City Hall, 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, Nebraska, on the 30th day of November, 2010, at the hour of 7:00 o’clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible,  at which time parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at the hearing.
Planning Commission of the City of Auburn
Nemaha County, Nebraska
Herald - Nov. 18




MEETING NOTICE
The Board of Directors of the Nemaha County Agricultural Society will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2010, at the Courthouse for their annual and regular board meetings. Normal items pertaining to the 2011 Fair and maintenance of the Fairgrounds will be discussed. Agenda of these meetings is at the Secretary’s office, 1415 19th Street, Auburn, NE 68305.
Mindi Clarke
Secretary/Treasurer
Herald - November 18




Public Notice
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska will receive sealed bids at the Nemaha County Clerks Office, 1824 N Street, Ste 201, Auburn NE until 9:00 a.m. on the 8th day of December, 2010 for a “2011 Police Package – rear wheel drive sedan”.
Receipt of bids will close at 9:00 a.m. on December 8, 2010 and immediately thereafter such bids shall be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders.
No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving bids.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which, in their opinion, serve the best interest of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska  and/or to reject any or all bids.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2




Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in the Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, Nebraska.  The meeting is open to the public.  Agenda for such meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Nemaha County Clerk’s office, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, NE during normal working hours and also at  HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - Nov. 18




NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
CALL ORDER 110
STATE PROJECT NO. RD-S64B(1003)
LOCATION: S64B, JOHNSON SPUR
COUNTIES: NEMAHA
The Nebraska Department of Roads will receive sealed bids in Room 104
of the Central Office Building at 1500 Hwy. 2 in Lincoln, until 1:30 P.M. on
December 09, 2010.  At that time the bids will be opened and read for
BITUMINOUS
BIDDING PROPOSAL FORMS WILL BE ISSUED AND A CONTRACT AWARDED TO A CONTRACTOR
WHO IS QUALIFIED FOR:  BITUMINOUS
START DATE 10/17/2011    WORKING DAYS     5
Price Range $          0 to $    500,000
Plans and specifications may be seen beginning November 16, 2010 at the Lincoln
Central Office and November 22, 2010 at the District Engineer’s Office at LINCOLN
Additional letting information may be found at the Nebraska Department of Roads
Web Site at http://www.dor.state.ne.us/letting/.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
To be eligible for the award of this contract, bidders shall submit a completed bidding
proposal for Call Order No. 105, {Project No.  STP-136-7(121)}, Call Order No. 110,
{Project No. RD-S64B(1003)} and Call Order No. 115, {Project No. RD-S64G(1005)}.  
Award of Contract, if awarded, will be made on the combined bid for these call order nos.  
Separate contracts will be awarded for each Call Order Number.
Please order plans and proposals accordingly.
Herald - Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2



NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
CALL ORDER 115
STATE PROJECT NO. RD-S64G(1005)
LOCATION: S64G, IN PERU
COUNTIES: NEMAHA
The Nebraska Department of Roads will receive sealed bids in Room 104
of the Central Office Building at 1500 Hwy. 2 in Lincoln, until 1:30 P.M. on
December 09, 2010.  At that time the bids will be opened and read for
BITUMINOUS
BIDDING PROPOSAL FORMS WILL BE ISSUED AND A CONTRACT AWARDED TO A CONTRACTOR
WHO IS QUALIFIED FOR:  BITUMINOUS
START DATE 10/17/2011    WORKING DAYS     5
Price Range $          0 to $    500,000
Plans and specifications may be seen beginning November 16, 2010 at the Lincoln
Central Office and November 22, 2010  at the District Engineer’s Office at LINCOLN
Additional letting information may be found at the Nebraska Department of Roads
Web Site at http://www.dor.state.ne.us/letting/.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
To be eligible for the award of this contract, bidders shall submit a completed bidding
proposal for Call Order No. 105, {Project No. STP-136-7(121)}, Call Order No. 110,
{Project No. RD-S64B(1003)} and Call Order No. 115 {Project No. RD-S64G(1005)}.  
Award of Contract, if awarded, will be made on the combined bid for these call order nos.  
Separate contracts will be awarded for each Call Order Number.
UMP
Herald - Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Allen L. Hall, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-44
Notice is hereby given that on 12th day of November, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Linda K. Hall, whose address is 1171 Birchwood Avenue, Rogers City, Michigan 49779, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of this Estate, in Intestacy.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before the 18th day of January, 2011, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk Magistrate
Nemaha County Courthouse
1824 “N” Street
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Telephone: (402) 274-3008
Angelo M. Ligouri (22926)
Ligouri Law Office
P.O. Box 99
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Telephone: 402-274-5484
Herald - November 18, 25 & Dec. 2




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Re:7899.0333
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 December 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Lot 1, Block 5, except the South 25 feet thereof, all in Calvert First Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
commonly known as 2002 M St., Auburn, 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
Walentine, O’Toole, McQuillan & Gordon
11240 Davenport Street
P.O. Box 540125
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-6300
Herald -Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4, 11, 18




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 $73,700.00 executed by Sara A. Koziol and Jay J. Koziol, wife and husband, which was filed for record on May 31, 2002 in Book 151 at Page 187 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 2:00 p.m. on December 1, 2010:
West half of Lots 7 and 8, in Block 8, in Courthouse Addition to Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
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 -Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4, 11, 18




LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
CASE NO CI10-31
ZACHARIAS FARMS, INC. A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, Plaintiff,
vs.
JOAN MARIE GRIFFITH and all other persons now having or claiming an interest in the following described real estate: 1/3 interest in the West 1/2 (W 1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) and the East 1/2 (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) Section Twenty (20) Township Four (4) Range Fourteen (14) and the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) and the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) Section Twenty Nine (29) Township Four (4) Range Fourteen (14), Nemaha County, Nebraska, real names unknown, Defendants.
To: Joan Marie Griffith and all other persons now having or claiming an interest in the following described real estate: 1/3 interest in the West 1/2 of the SE 1/4 and the E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 Section Twenty, Township Four, Range Fourteen, and the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section Twenty Nine, Township Four, Range Fourteen, Nemaha County, Nebraska, real names unknown.
You are hereby notified that on April 1st, 2010, Zacharias Farms, Inc., A Nebraska Corporation as plaintiff filed its Petition in the district court of Nemaha, County, Nebraska, against you, the object and prayer of which is to quiet title to the above described real estate and for such other and further relief as may be deemed equitable. You are required to answer said petition on or before December 28th, 2010.
ZACHARIAS FARMS, INC.,
A NERBASKA CORPORATION.
By: Thomas E. Ferneau #11274
Attorney For Plaintiff
916 Central Avenue
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-5009
Herald -Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Lillian Schottenhamel, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-33
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Determination of Heirs of the Deceased has been filed and has been set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska at 1:00 P.M. on November 30, 2010.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the Nemaha County Court
Patrick D. Timmer, #21341
Sara L. Gude, #24016
Woods & Aitken, LLP
301 South 13th Street, Suite 500
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402)437-8500
Herald - November 4, 11, 18




proceedings of the
nemaha county board of commissioners meeting
november 10, 2010
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on November 10, 2010, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on November 4, 2010. The agenda for the meeting was kept continually current and available for public inspection at the office of Nemaha County Clerk during normal business hours and also on the Nemaha County website.  The agenda was held open until one business day prior to the meeting for appearance before the board and items for approval by the Board of Commissioners.  The Board of Commissioners has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.
Chairman Lovelace called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present for the meeting:  Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Monty Lovelace, Commissioner District 3 Randy Rohrs and County Clerk Joyce Oakley.  Also present Marvin Bohling and Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to amend the agenda as presented to include #11 Action: Appointment of Richard Vlach as acting Emergency Management Director.  Roll call vote: Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the October 27, 2010 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the claims for payment as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace.
Chairman Lovelace noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to advertise for bids for 2011 Sheriff’s Vehicle.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to adopt Resolution 10-37 rescinding Resolution 10-28 for the Estate of Stanley Vanderford adopted by September 8, 2010.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to approve the Windstream application to lower communications facilities between Sections 10-T4N-R13E and 11-T4N-R13E southwest of Auburn.  Roll call vote: Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve the Windstream application to lower communications facilities between Sections 17-T4N-R13E and 20-T4N-R13E south of Johnson.  Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to accept the resignation of Emergency Management Director Bob Cole effective November 2, 2010.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to advertise for applications for the position of director of Emergency Management Director for Nemaha County with December 15, 2010 as closing date for applications to be submitted to the Nemaha County Clerk.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve application for road entrance for Jerry Olsen on county road , located between Sections 21 & 28-T4N-R14E.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye.  
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to approve Flood Plain Permit #49 for the Board of Public Works for the substation located in Section 16-T5N-R14E.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
Motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adopt Resolution 10-41 combining Parcel 6400025447 legal description: Section 10-T5N-R13E 3 ac – N 369.10 ft of E 354.10 ft of W 1194.25 ft in NW ¼ and Parcel 640078427 legal description: Section 10-T5N-R13E 157 acres – NW ¼ ex N 369.10 ft of E 354.10 ft of W 1194.25 ft. for valuation and taxation as requested by Raymond Woerlen in a letter dated November 3, 2010 received by Nemaha County. Roll call vote:  Rohrs, aye; Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to designate Nemaha County Herald as official newspaper for Nemaha County for the year 2011.  Roll call vote; Rohrs, aye; Hutton, aye; Lovelace, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Rohrs to appoint Richard Vlach as acting director for Nemaha County Emergency Management until the new director is hired.  Roll call vote:  Lovelace, aye; Hutton, aye; Rohrs, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $27,091.10
AMAC Towing, se    379.50
Action Tech, se    339.99
Alberts, Marlene, el cst    148.75
Allen, Caroline, el cst    105.00
Allison, Pam, el cst    105.00
American Lawncare, se    84.22
American Recycling, se    1,521.20
Ameritas Life, ret    4,176.77
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Newspapers, pub    1,606.08
Bender, Barbara, el cst    121.25
Bd Public Works, ut    3,711.50
Boellstorff, K, el cst    130.00
Bohl Plmb Htg, jail re    28,433.00
Cady’s Cleaning, se    528.00
Capital Business, ma ag    162.00
Casey’s General, fu    208.75
Chaney, Mary, el cst    105.00
Coe, Judy, el cst    122.75
Continental Research, su    383.57
Cope, Judy, el cst    159.75
Creighton Medical, me se    846.59
Culligan, su    86.80
Davison, Una Rose, el cst    115.00
Discover Bank, garn    238.33
Dorste, Judy, el cst    105.00
Douglas Co Treas, se    500.00
Dunn, Joyce, el cst    115.00
Eakes Office, su    102.83
Eckert, Carol, el cst    105.00
Ehmke, Carol, el cst    105.00
Eltiste, Fran, el cst    121.75
Ensz, Kathy, el cst    125.00
Fankhauser, cont    4,166.66
Farmers Coop, fu    1,810.75
Fike, Patsy, el cst    122.25
Fish, Glenda, el cst    115.00
Garver, Kathy, el cst    105.00
Gerdes, Marlene, el cst    105.00
Glathar, Mary,  el cst    148.00
GNeil, su    124.10
Grant, Kathy, el cst    125.00
Gravatt, Jane, el cst    127.75
Gravatt, Phyllis, el cst    158.75
Grooms, Everna, el cst    118.00
Guhde, Rosalee, el cst    116.00
Handley, Dylan, me    25.20
Haynes, Mary Lou, el cst    117.00
Henderson, Marian, el cst    122.75
Hometown Appliance, se    64.70
Hopper, Linda, el cst    122.00
Hunters Headquarters, su    45.98
Jarvis, Mary, el cst    105.00
Jeanneret, Marilyn, el cst    121.75
Jones, Linda, el cst    97.50
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    187.00
Knapp, Matthew, el cst    30.00
Lancaster Co Sheriff, se    13.42
Lesoing, Gary, mi    58.00
Lickteig, Denise, el cst    82.00
Ligouri, Louie, mi,me,ldg    375.17
Lister, Tom, se    165.88
Lueders, Becky, el cst    118.75
Mason, Myrna, el cst    7.50
McMann, Judy, el cst    37.50
Microfilm Image, se    123.00
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,501.38
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
Moran, Cindy, el cst    121.75
Moran, Greg, el cst    30.00
Moran, Nancy, el cst    97.50
Myers, Erma, el cst    115.00
Myers, Linda, el cst    128.75
NE Public Hlth, bl al    252.00
Nem Co Court, fe    588.00
Nem Co Hospital, bl al    340.00
Nem Co Sheriff, fe,reim    723.66
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    7,669.28
Nichols, Karen, el cst    118.00
Oakley, Joyce, mi    47.59
Oestmann, Linda, el cst    115.75
Oestmann, Stacey, el cst    104.00
OPPD, ut    26.37
Otoe Co Sheriff, se    18.50
Pamida, su    450.97
Presto-X-Co, se    188.49
Quill, su    301.23
Region V System, se    726.00
Richardson Co Sheriff, se    18.50
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    1,741.25
Rippe, Rebecca, el cst    118.75
Robbins, Mary, el cst    115.00
Rohrs, JoAnn, el cst    147.50
Rohrs, Randy, mi    137.50
Rowell, Connie, el cst    152.50
Schmucker, M, el cst    118.75
Skyline Const, bldg re    50,000.00
Smith-Hogancamp, J, atty fe            1,919.07
Snowden, Shirley, el cst    105.00
Spear, Jane, el cst    97.50
The Cleaners, se    417.00
The Hartford, annt    125.00
Tri-State Office, su    2,138.25
U-Save Pharmacy, me su    2,453.15
UNL –Gage Co, ldg    30.00
Verizon Wireless, se    558.41
Wahltek, se    200.00
Wellman, Lois, el cst    100.00
West, su    155.00
Wheeler, Joan, el cst    116.00
Road
Salaries    $13,216.24
Ameritas Life, ret    1,870.28
Beards Salvage, su    48.01
Bd Public Works, ut    344.39
Darrel Volker Const, rk    487.50
Farmer Coop, fu    17,305.90
General Fire, su    503.75
Johnson Quik Stop, ti re    576.63
Martin Marietta, rk    17,601.12
Meyer-Earp, pts, la    909.19
Midwest Service, pts    8,107.80
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,000.31
Palmer, Marvin, mi    212.08
Pamida, su    28.27
Quality Hotel, ldg    153.70
Sack Lumber, su    71.89
Schneider OK, ti re    2,513.80
Stutheit Implement, pts    70.10
Village Johnson, ut    136.00
Village Nemaha, ut    61.13
Wahltek, se    100.00
Wick’s Sterling, pts, la    2,493.26
Child Support
Martin, V Marie, se    1,731.87
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,518.49
Ameritas Life, ret    316.42
Aub Newspaper, adv    268.88
McLaughlin, M, su    68.03
NADAA, ins    382.37
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    611.25
Osborne, Laura, mi    217.00
Parker, Mary-Jo, su    631.11
Riverfront Broadcast, adv    320.00
Whisler, Kayleigh, mi    29.00
911 Emergency
American Tower, se    563.00
Wahltek, se    200.00
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Rohrs, seconded by Hutton to adjourn at 11:27 a.m.
Monty Lovelace
Chairman, Board of Commissioners
I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
Herald - Nov. 18

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2010
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 8th of November, 2010 at the regular meeting place of the Board at the hour of 12:00 p.m.   This meeting was held in open session as required by Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Chairman Schneider called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present - Hahn, Glenn, Kubik, Snyder, and Schneider.  
Chairman Schneider announced this was an open meeting and information about open meetings was posted on the north wall of the Board Room.
Chairman Schneider noted all Board Members have received a copy of the Agenda for this meeting.
Chairman Schneider recognized visitors and asked if anyone wanted to address the Board.  Carla Mason and Willard Kuhlmann were present and asked to address Agenda Item # 8 West Water Line & Liner for Reservoir.
Chairman Schneider noted that John Lindinger who had requested to address the Board was not present.  If he came before the meeting was adjourned, they would let him address the Board then.
General Manager Dave Hunter updated the Board regarding the progress of the Waste Water Treatment Plant.  The project is complete except for some punch list items.  GM Hunter asked the Board to approve Change Order #4 for the project and two pay requests for the contractor, Graham Construction, in the amounts of $28,953.62 and $16,599.82.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve Change Order # 4 and the two pay requests.  The motion was seconded by Member Glenn.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that construction meetings on the new Water Plant have been moved to bi – weekly rather than monthly in an attempt to stay on top of the project.  Kent Prior with HDR engineering was present and when asked how he felt the schedule was coming he stated that it was delayed and would probably not be able to run water through the plant until after the first of the year.  The contractor, Ericksen Construction had submitted a pay request in the amount of $154,176.41 for the Board’s approval.  Member Hahn made a motion that the payment be approved.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter also reported that the ARRA Audit on the Water Plant with HHS, DEQ, and the EPA was completed.  The audit went well enough that further audits may not be necessary.  The audit indicated that to date the project had created 30 jobs.
Kent Prior gave a report to the Board on the bidding process for the Lift Station / Sewer Phase III project.  Mr. Prior explained to the Board that best estimates at this point would put the Board owing $5,000 out of Board funds.  This project is being completed with the remainder of the funds from the USDA grant.  It was Mr. Prior’s recommendation that the Board waive the formalities of the bid process so that the Board could take advantage of some changes he felt would benefit the Board.  Member Hahn made a motion that the formalities be waived.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Mr. Prior recommended that the Board approve the bid of TJ Osborn Construction for the construction of the pump stations at Magnolia and 27th Street and to provide back up generators to the Board.  Their bid was $481,000.00.  The final project would be adjusted by Change Orders for recommendations by HDR.  Member Snyder made a motion that subject to USDA approval of the project, that the Board approve acceptance of the bid from TJ Osborn Construction.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Mr. Prior recommended that the Board approve the bid of Midlands Contracting Inc. for the lining of the sewer lines.  Their bid was $146,577.80.  Member Snyder made a motion that subject to USDA approval of the project, that the Board approve acceptance of the bid from Midlands Contracting.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Chairman Schneider suggested forming a committee to work with CRA to see about developing alternative sources of funds for the completion of the West Water Line Loop and Lining of the Reservoir.  Chairman Schneider appointed Dan Snyder Chairman of the committee and Dick Hahn as a member of the committee.  They are to consult with CRA and report back on possible funding options at the next board meeting.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks reported that the Board had received a dividend check from the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) in the amount of $21,877.00.  Rather than hold onto the check until the Board Meeting, AFM Sierks deposited the funds into the Restricted Funds Account at Auburn State Bank and allocated the funds to the Electric, Water, and Waste Water Department’s Insurance Funds to cover future deductibles.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve AFM Sierks’ actions regarding the funds.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reviewed the proposed departmental budgets with the Board.  The proposed departmental budget and rate sheets were provided to the Board Members and the public on the BPW website.  GM Hunter noted that NPPD was raising our wholesale electrical rates by 11% but that BPW would only raise retail customer’s rates by 7%.  GM Hunter noted that an increase in rates was necessary in the Water Department to cover the new water plant.  The increase in water rates was approximately $3.63 per residential customer.  The Waste Water Department increase amounted to approximately 3%.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve the proposed departmental budgets.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter reviewed the proposed rates and fee schedules with the Board.  It was noted that management was suggesting implementing a $30 returned check fee.  The amount of deposits were also being adjusted and deposits would also be required if a customer established a “bad payment history” with the BPW.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve the proposed rate schedules.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
AFM Sierks reported that she had been working to get customers the ability to pay their utility bills with Credit or Debit Cards.  After much negotiation, the setup price to provide this service to the BPW customers was $4,900.  It was management recommendation that no fee be charged to the customer so that BPW could take advantage of the “utility” rate from the merchant providers.  Member Hahn made a motion to authorize accepting credit or debit cards by the BPW.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn (reluctant), Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented the Board Members with a proposed Holiday Schedule for 2011.  At an employee meeting, the employees voted to recommend July 5th as their floating holiday for 2011.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the proposed 2011 Holiday Schedule.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter asked the Board if they would like to continue the practice of providing the employees with a $15 Holiday Certificate for the purchase of a turkey or ham for the employees.  It was management recommendation that instead of giving Holiday Certificate’s that the employees would instead receive Chamber Bucks.  It was also management recommendation that instead of purchasing gifts for milestone employees, these employees be given the previously approved dollar amount of Chamber Bucks.  Member Hahn made a motion to approve giving Chamber Bucks to the employees for the holiday and milestone employees.  Member Snyder seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
GM Hunter presented the Board with a 2011 proposed wage scale for the BPW employees.  The scale was developed based on a survey conducted by comparing BPW job titles and wages to those of other similar utilities / cities.  Member Snyder made a motion to approve the proposed 2011 wage scale.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Concerning Financial:
AFM Sierks reported that the following CD’s would mature in November:  Carson National Bank:  16304 – Split E-W-WW, and Auburn State Bank: 22689 – Electric, 22690 - Electric.  AFM Sierks recommended that the CD’s be renewed for another year.  It was the consensus of the Board Members that AFM Sierks’ recommendation be followed.  
Chairman Schneider asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #17.  Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, 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 October 2010:
Nebraska Department of Revenue            26,727.94
Constellation Energy    1,737.32
Rodolpho Bucio    109.85
Renee Coudeyras    109.05
HHS – State of Nebraska    67.64
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
A-1 Cellular    174.94
Action Technology Serv.    730.00
Altec Industries    624.05
American Fence    505.04
American Safety Utility    1,118.14
American Recycling & Sanitation            68.00
Black Hills Energy    50.18
County Publications    720.46
Auburn Plumbing/Heating/AC            36.87
Auburn Postmaster    1,420.00
Austin International    845.00
Baird Holm    139.50
Beard’s Salvage    615.61
BPW    9,923.39
Bulldog Auto Parts    38.62
Capitol Equipment Company    77.50
Cintas Corporation    725.35
City Of Auburn    6,528.69
D.R. Thomas    338.27
Concrete Industries    176.58
Dugan Business Forms    231.72
Dutton-Lainson Co.    2,989.03
Eggers Brothers    236.77
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs            45.00
Auburn Family Health Center    170.00
Farmers Union Cooperative Supply            200.94
Farwest Line Specialties    108.72
First Bank Card Center    602.91
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    2,016.27
Fuller, Albert G.    285.82
Glenn’s Corner Market    80.72
Great Plains One-call Service    97.43
Hach Chemical Co.    14.54
Hall’s Safety Equipment    3,186.73
Hawkins    185.47
DHHS State of Nebraska    245.00
Hometown Brand Appliances    23.42
HDR Engineering Inc.    53,738.98
HD Supply Waterworks    1,417.03
Hunter Jr., David A.    254.65
Husker Electric    5,004.40
IKON Office Solutions    420.68
JEO Consulting Group    1,567.73
Kriz-Davis Co.    28,965.38
Lawson Products    602.32
Lincoln Winwater    3,279.80
Lynch Hardware & Gifts    83.44
McMaster-Carr Supply    120.95
Mellage Truck & Tractor    78.94
Mid Con Systems    273.81
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE    501.99
Muse, Ferida M.    283.34
Northern Safety Co.    234.60
O.K. Tire Stores    913.88
Olsson Associates    756.66
OPPD    8,820.62
Omaha Slings    65.58
Orscheln Farm & Home    341.66
Pamida    59.16
PayFlex Systems    94.05
Pitney Bowes    2,006.90
Pollard    204.77
Rhino Blades    462.00
Sack Lumber    60.35
Southeast District Health    10.00
NDEQ - Fiscal Services    150.00
Sunmart    80.28
Tri-state Office    39.98
US Cellular    130.68
Water Engineering    408.16
WAPA    28,798.47
Kurt A. and Kimberly A. Knippelmier    72.33
Wittmann, Dennis    780.00
Graham Construction    45,553.44
IKON Office Solutions    293.00
Flowers Plus    9.00
Eriksen Construction    154,176.41
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Catholic Social Services - Energy Care    41.87
Kuhl Trenching & Excavating    630.00
Thomasson Co.    11,298.06
Bantz, Clinton    20.00
Damet, John & Sandy    300.00
Vaughn, Andrew & Kara    250.00
Warren, John    30.00
WasteWater Services    210.00
Long, Craig    81.50
Franzen, Daniel    201.42
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $400,000 to Checking from Revenue
Approve Free Service Report for furnishing utilities, materials, equipment, inspections and labor to the city free of charge and in lieu of tax payments to the city for the month of October 2010.
Roll call: those voting aye - Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.  
Motion was moved by Member Hahn, seconded by Member Snyder, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $80.72.  Roll call:  those voting aye - Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider; abstaining - Glenn.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Snyder, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board approve the claim of Schneider’s O.K. Tire Stores - $913.88.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder; abstaining - Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the motion carried.
Reports:
Infra Red Audit
Harmony Homes Addition
Winter Clothing
Employee Recognition Dinner
Year End Employee Payroll
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Hahn the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held December 13, 2010 at the hour of 12:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Board.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call: those voting aye: Glenn, Hahn, Kubik, Snyder, Schneider.  Chairman Schneider declared the meeting adjourned.  Agenda items will be posted.
Richard L. Schneider, Chairman
ATTEST:
Doug C. Glenn, Secretary
CERTIFICATE
I, Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public for the State of Nebraska, do hereby certify the attached and foregoing minutes is a true, correct and conformed copy of proceedings had and done by the Board of Public Works at their September 13, 2010 meeting; all of the subjects acted upon in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and available for public inspection at the Office of the Board; such subjects were contained in the agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; the said minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said  body, all in accordance with Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska Statutes.
Melissa Ann Sierks, Notary Public in and for the State of Nebraska.
My Commission Expires June 15, 2014.
Herald - Nov. 18




City Council Proceedings
October 25, 2010
The Mayor and Council of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, were called to meet at the City Hall at 1101 “J” Street on October 25, 2010, at 5:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert B. Engles.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Erickson, Holtzman, Snyder, Wittmann, and Thomas.  Absent:  Critser.
Mayor Engles announced that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of the Chambers by the entrance door.
Council approved the agenda.
Council approved the October 11, 2010 meeting’s minutes as written.
The following claims were presented before the Council: Abernathy Building & Remodeling, Se-275.00; Amazon, Bk-491.00; Ameritas Life Ins., Wh-2376.62; Auburn Elevator Co., Su-57.05; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-46.96; Auburn Newspapers, Se-33.72; Auburn Plumbing, Htg. & AC Inc., Se-191.65; Auburn Senior Center Inc., Transfer-5000.00; Auburn State Bank, Bond Payment-20545.00; Baker & Taylor, Bk-470.70; Beard’s Salvage Inc., Su-110.67; Black Hills Energy, Ut-45.03; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-1133.76; C & L Applied Technical Service, Reim-9445.00; Eric Adams, Reim-23.72; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-40.00; Hutton Lawn Care, Se-54.00; Internal Revenue Service, Wh-4938.16; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-1020.00; Microfilm Imaging Systems Inc., Se-3324.00; NE Dept of Revenue, Ex-1384.01; Nebraska Child Support Payment, Wh-187.50; OCLC, Sub-44.89; Orscheln, Su-7.59; Pamida Inc., Su-67.11; PayFlex Systems USA Inc., Fe-14.85; Petty Cash, Su-Se-196.66; Police Officers’ Assoc. of NE, Ref-39.00; Purelight Productions, Se-240.00; R. Daniel White, Reim-23.72; Rademacher Pest Control, Se-145.00; Ramada Inn, Ex-142.00; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; Rose Equipment Inc., Su-5040.00; Sleuth Software, Se-557.81; Southeast NE Development District, Se-1245.07; Travelers, Ins-1947.00; Tri-State Office Products, Su-33.90; Verizon Wireless, Se-63.93; Windstream, Ut-724.22; Xerox Corporation, Su-360.17.
Abbreviations for this legal:  AV-Audio Visual; Bk-Book; Contrib-Contribution; Equip-Equipment; Ex-Expense; Fe-Fee; Ins-Insurance; Inspect-Inspection; Int-Interest; Inv-Economic Development Investment; Lic-Licenses; Maint-Maintenance; Mem-Membership; Pen-Pension; Per-Periodical; Re-Repairs; Ref-Reference Materials; Reg-Registration; Reim-Reimbursement; Se-Service; Su-Supplies, Material & Parts; Sub-Subscription; UA-Uniform Allowance; Ut-Utilities; Wh-Withholding.
Council approved the claims presented.
Approval was given for the library director to attend the “Library Computer Centers Kick-off” workshop in Lincoln on November 9th and 10th.
Donald C. Wright addressed a situation that involved their dog being hit by a farm truck and Mr. Wright’s complaint was referred to the Mayor for review.  
Willard Kuhlmann/Harmony Homes Inc. requested a waiver for a small subdivision in Terrace Heights 2nd Addition.  Discussion was held.
CDBG #10-DTR Downtown Revitalization Planning Grant Drawdown #1 for admin only funds and the related claims were approved.
CDBG #09-HO-6047 “Citywide” Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Project  Drawdown #6 for project related costs only and the related claims were approved.
As per the KAB and SENDD recommendations the City awarded a contract for CCBG #09-HO-6047 Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Program Project #09-AUB-005 to Geoff Schneider/Quality Remodeling in the amount of $16,590.00.
The City Council confirmed the reappointment of Auburn State Bank and First National Bank of Johnson as official depositories for city funds.  
Council Member Erickson reported that he had been in contact with Evan Wickersham of JEO Consulting Group regarding the Nebraska Department of Roads study of traffic in the area around the Auburn Middle School and High School.  Reports also included updates on KAB and CRA activities.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
Robert B. Engles
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.
Herald - Nov. 18




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD
OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2010  -- 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE
Members Present: Darren Oestmann, Vice-President; Keith Bohling, Secretary; David Bohling; Arlen Grotrian; Lonnie Neddenriep.
Also Present: Arlan Andreesen, Superintendent; Joetta Sims, Board Recorder; Scott Versch; Ryan Walker.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Board of Education Room at 7:31 p.m. by Vice-President Darren Oestmann.    Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted.  Roll call:  David Bohling, here; Keith Bohling, here; Caspers, absent; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.   Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted.  Vice-President Oestmann noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the south wall beside the doorway.
Scott Versch and Ryan Walker served apple and peach pie to the board members and, on behalf of the Johnson-Brock Education Association, expressed appreciation for the dedication and work of the board for the school district.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to accept the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held Monday, October 11, 2010.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $45,871.05  from the General Fund and $4,500 from the Depreciation Fund.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.   Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Madison National Life    $61.59
Windstream    $121.25
American Recycling    $268.00
Arlan Andreesen    $144.00
Apple Inc.    $29.00
Auburn Newspapers    $64.50
Barbara Billesbach    $375.00
Black Hills Energy    $358.00
Blick Art Materials    $119.10
Blue Valley Door Co.    $184.37
Board of Public Works    $3,275.31
Mark Boellstorff    $7.50
Cash-wa Distributing    $351.00
Duane Caspers    $853.68
Cengage Learning    $98.13
Cytek Media Systems, Inc    $310.00
ESU No. 4    $180.00
ESU No. 4    $17,347.23
ESU No. 5    $2,000.00
ESU No. 6    $429.95
Edwards Chemicals    $597.89
Eggers Brothers, Inc.    $210.24
Flex One    $120.00
Galaxy Cablevision    $505.34
Holiday Inn of Kearney    $82.95
J-B Reimbursement Account    $856.50
Johnson Quik Stop    $2,149.58
Lueders Petroleum Inc.    $2,721.30
Madison National Life    $539.51
McGraw-Hill Inc.    $2,618.90
Modern Methods Inc.    $1,308.56
Nicholson & Associates    $140.45
Pamida    $57.22
Ram Exterminators    $50.00
S Systems Inc.    $49.50
Sack Lumber Company    $100.97
Schmitt Music Company    $81.98
Software Unlimited, Inc.    $40.00
Sunrise Publications, Inc.    $33.75
Thurman’s Bike & Sport    $2,383.00
Village of Johnson    $1,089.00
Watts Up    $133.02
Wentz Heating & Air    $71.65
Card Services    $22.66
Continental Alarm    $805.00
Edwards Chemicals    $68.59
First Bankcard    $578.07
Hasler    $88.46
Mary Malcolm    $1,013.75
One Source    $64.00
Popplers Music, Inc.    $149.40
Quill Corporation    $562.20
Checking Account Total    $45,871.05
Grand Total    $45,871.05
The Principal’s written report included information regarding the NSAA District II meeting which Brett Davis will attend, a gift of $250 from the Auburn Optimist Club which was deposited in the Activities account, and attendance per grade level at the recent parent-teacher conferences.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mr. Andreesen distributed a proposed calendar for the 2011-2012 school year, noting that the calendar contained corresponding dates for the current school year.  Mr. Andreesen recommended that the purchase of a new vehicle with IDEA funds be delayed a year and this year’s IDEA funds be used for the salaries of the additional special ed paras that were needed this year.  Mr. Andreesen updated the board regarding the superintendent search and distributed a proposed classified ad which will be published with a closing date of December 10.  Mr. Andreesen reported that several applications have been received for the position.  Lastly, Mr. Andreesen explained that local bus service had recommended a bus be taken to Cornhusker International in Lincoln.  Panko Repair will be consulted before doing so.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Audit report.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Continuation of November 8, 2010 Official Board Minutes
Moved by Keith Bohling to enter into executive session at 7:45 p.m. to protect public interest and prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an individual.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to return to regular session at 8:22 p.m.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian. Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to adjourn the regularly scheduled September Board of Education meeting at 8:23 p.m.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be December 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Herald - Nov. 18