minutes of ESU #4
Regular Meeting
April 11, 2011
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of April:
General Fund    $62,027.16
Payroll    $338,434.69
NCECBVI    $23,727.27
Federal Programs    $10,373.47
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at NCECBVI, 824 10th Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska. The Region 4 Preschool Planning Team will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at the ESU 4 Learning Center, 1109 R Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Agendas for both meetings are kept current and readily available for public inspection at the office of the Administrator during normal business hours.
www.esu4.org
Herald - April 21




Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 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 - April 21




Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 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 - April 21




NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KOLLASCH LAW
OFFICE, LLC
Notice is hereby given that Kollasch Law Office, LLC has organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its principal place of business at 702 Brookridge Terr., Auburn, NE 68305. The general nature of the bsuiness to be transacted and carried on by it shall be to engage generally in the transaction of any or all lawful business for which a limited liability company maybe organized in Nebraska. Specifically, the limited liability company shall engage in the practice of law. The stated capital of the limited liability company shall consist of $500. The limited liability company shall have perpetual existence, become effective, and commence doing business on the 1st day of April, 2011. The address of the registered office of the limited liability company is 702 Brookridge Terr., Auburn, NE 68305. The name of the registered agent is Keith M. Kollasch.
Dated this 12th day of April, 2011.
BY: Keith M. Kollasch, #23320
Attorney at Law

Kollasch Law Office, LLC
PO Box 15
Auburn, NE 68305
402-414-5088
402-414-5088 fax

Herald - April 21, 28, and May 5





NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Aril 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM in the Housing Authority Offices at 1017 H in Auburn, Nebraska the Auburn Housing Authority will hold a public hearing or meeting as applicable concerning an application to the Department of Economic Development for a Nebraska Affordable Housing Program Grant. This grant is available for local affordable housing activities.
The Auburn Housing Authority is requesting up to $341,904 for new construction of a senior duplex to be located on the corner of 10th and G streets in Auburn, Nebraska. There will also be approximately $40,000 of owner equity and a permanent mortgage in the amount of $42,295. The total amount of requested NAHP funds will benefit low and moderate income people and the project will not displace any persons.
The grant application will be available for public inspection at 1017 H. All interested parties are invited to attend this public hearing at which time you will have an opportunity to be heard regarding the grand application. Written testimony will also be accepted at the public hearing scheduled for 10:30 AM, April 29, 2011 at 1017 H, Auburn, Nebraska. Written comments can be addressed to Paula Rhian at 8551 Lexington Ave., Lincoln, NE 68505 and will be accepted if received on or before May 3, 2011.
Individuals requiring physical or sensory accomodations including interpreter service, Braille, large print, or recorded materials, please contact Paula Rhian at 8551 Lexington Ave., Lincoln, NE 68505 or 402-434-3344 no later than April 25, 2011.
Herald - April 21




MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
HELD APRIL 11, 2011
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA (BPW), met in regular session on the 11th of April, 2011 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.
Vice – Chairman Hahn called the meeting to order and requested roll call:  Members present – Glenn & Kubik.
Vice – Chairman Hahn announced this was an open meeting and information about open meetings was posted on the north wall of the Board Room.
Vice – Chairman Hahn noted all Board Members have received a copy of the Agenda for this meeting.
Vice – Chairman Hahn recognized the guest David Swanson and asked if he would like to address the Board.  David Swanson stated that he did not wish to address the Board at this time.
Vice – Chairman Hahn noted that the Board had received a resignation from Chairman Rich Schneider.  Member Glenn made a motion to table any action on the resignation until the May meeting.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
General Manager (GM) David Hunter updated the Board regarding the progress of the Water Treatment Plant.  The new plant has passed the inspection with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services which means the plant is approved to begin operating.  GM Hunter stated that the operation of the plant could not begin until the paint applied to the filters had cured for 10 days.  It is anticipated that the plant can begin operation on April 20th.  GM Hunter noted that HHS will be doing onsite visits of the plant on a weekly basis once the plant is operational.  The Auburn Water Treatment Plant will be the first surface water plant using wells in the State of Nebraska.
GM Hunter reported that the Lift Station Projects will be completed within the next few weeks.  The contractor TJ Osborn has submitted a request for payment in the amount of $103,500.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve payment to TJ Osborn.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
GM Hunter asked the Board to consider recommending to the City Council some changes to the City Code with regards to water and sewer liens.  The current City Code only allows liens to be filed for delinquent water and sewer bills on June 1st of each year.  GM Hunter is recommending a change so that these liens may be filed on properties every quarter.  Member Glenn made a motion to approve the changes to the City Code allowing for quarterly lien filings.  Member Kubik seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
GM Hunter reported that the Village of Brownville has approved the new franchise and street light agreements with the Board of Public Works.  Member Kubik made a motion to approve Vice Chairman Hahn signing the documents on behalf of the Board of Public Works.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
GM Hunter presented to the Board preliminary numbers for the Board to consider regarding the Utility Financial Reserve Policy.  Discussion was held regarding how the numbers were generated.  The Board also reviewed the spreadsheet that details when replacement is recommended on the electrical distribution system.  No action was taken on this agenda item.
GM Hunter updated the Board on the franchise committee.  No action is recommended at this time but with the 2012 budget, the City of Auburn may request that the franchise fee paid by the Board of Public Works be changed to 5% of total electrical sales in dollars rather than .3% of KWHRs which is currently paid.
Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) Melissa Sierks updated the Board on the Garbage Committee.  The next meeting of the committee will be on April 28th.  At that time, American Recycling and the Board of Public Works should have a more clear idea of who in the City of Auburn does not currently have garbage service.  The committee members representing the City Council will be recommending a change to the city ordinance regarding garbage at their April 25th meeting.
AFM Sierks asked the Board to approve her signing yearly ACH paperwork with Carson National Bank.  These agreements are signed yearly to allow the BPW to submit their ACH files through Carson National Bank.  The current emergency caps on the files are $45,000 for payroll and $150,000 for utility bill payment.  Member Kubik made a motion approving AFM Sierks’ signature on the Carson National Bank ACH agreements.  Member Glenn seconded the motion.  Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
Concerning Financial:
AFM Sierks reported that no CDs would mature in April or May of 2011.  AFM Sierks also reviewed the amounts and rates of the CDs that were purchased in March 2011 per the Board’s previous instructions.
Vice – Chairman Hahn asked for any objections or exceptions to the General Consent Items listed under Agenda Item #14.  Motion was moved by Member Kubik, 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 March 2011:
Nebraska Department of Revenue            28,752.98
Banks, Betty    259.00
White, Michael    83.91
Michel, Robert J.    81.41
Approve the following claims submitted for payment:
Action Technology    1,274.64
Altec Industries    1,659.05
American Recycling    74.00
County Publications    166.27
Auburn Plumbing    203.77
Auburn Postmaster    1,320.00
Vision Metering    1,350.00
Beard’s Salvage    178.99
Blackburn Manufacturing    305.27
BPW    18,620.06
Bohl Plumbing & Heating    15.55
Bulldog Auto Parts    26.72
Caselle Inc    3,510.00
Cintas Corp.    752.60
City Of Auburn    10,818.17
D.R. Thomas    438.82
Colin Electric Motor Service    462.33
Concrete Industries    420.26
Dakota Supply Group    9,255.43
Dettmer Farm Service    166.14
Diesel Power Equipment    82.40
Dutton-Lainson Company    1,654.75
Eggers Brothers    554.82
Engineered Systems    12,537.64
Credit Bureau of Council Bluffs            82.50
Farmers Union Cooperative Supply            164.62
First Bank Card Center    166.95
First National Bank    10.00
Fleet Services    3,623.77
General Fire & Safety    255.00
Glenn’s Corner Market    126.36
Great Plains One-call Service    76.69
Hach Chemical    3,914.12
Hawkins    138.45
DHHS State of Nebraska    140.00
HDR Engineering    33,215.92
HDR Engineering    164.84
HD Supply Waterworks    6,450.55
Husker Electric    1,717.88
Kriz-Davis Company    8,578.89
Lawson Products    239.58
Lynch Hardware & Gifts    113.23
McMaster-Carr Supply    11.60
Mellage Truck & Tractor    99.72
Meyer-Earp Auto Center    143.02
Mid Con Systems    707.38
Howery, Huston J.    221.19
Mike’s Window Service    10.65
Municipal Supply of NE    203.39
Trans Iowa Equipment    530.54
NE Workforce Development    7.74
Nemaha County Clerk    16.50
Muse, Ferida M.    481.00
Northern Safety Co    48.98
O.K. Tire Stores    307.40
Olsson Associates    2,980.70
OPPD    8,820.62
Orschelns    322.67
Pamida    123.64
Petty Cash    56.52
Sack Lumber    94.86
Southeast Design    286.83
Stutheit Implement    165.10
Sunmart    15.31
T & R Electric    2,235.00
Tincher Of Auburn    518.32
Tri-state Office Products    38.18
US Cellular    127.86
Utility Solutions Associates    2,165.06
Vermeer Equipment    213.10
Water Engineering    408.16
WAPA    33,106.41
Kurt A. and Kimberly A. Knippelmier    30.64
Windstream    112.26
Windstream    517.89
IKON Office Solutions    98.41
Hoak, Cady    426.00
Omaha Door & Window    2,467.70
Capital Business Systems    186.17
T J Osborn Construction    103,500.00
Kuhl Trenching & Excavating    
315.00
Halliday Products    238.96
Sapp Bros Petroleum    166.25
United Rentals Northwest    52.38
Patton Equipment    1,152.40
Cretex Midwest    4,284.00
Omaha Concrete Sawing    1,175.00
Slater, Harley A.    57.50
Moody, Brian    1,680.32
Power Monitors    2,788.88
Wynn, Troy    1,209.86
299,954.10
Transfer funds from E-W-WW Revenue funds into checking for expenses, plus the routine interdepartmental transfers to T&D.
Transfer of $500,000 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 March 2011.
Roll call:  those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Kubik, seconded by Member Hahn, the Board approve the claim of Glenn’s Corner Market - $126.36.  Roll call: those voting aye – Hahn & Kubik.  Member Glenn abstained.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
Motion was moved by Member Kubik, seconded by Member Glenn, the Board approve the claim of Schneider’s O.K. Tire Stores - $307.40.  Roll call: those voting aye – Glenn, Hahn, & Kubik.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.
Reports:
Unit 7 / RICE Compliance
City Request
Water Department
Electrical Department
Insurance Claim
There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was moved by Member Kubik the Board adjourn to the next regular Board Meeting to be held May 9, 2011 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.  Vice – Chairman Hahn declared to motion carried.  Vice – Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.  Agenda items will be posted.
Dick Hahn, Jr., Vice - 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 April 11, 2011 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 - April 21




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
APRIL 11, 2011 – 8:00 P.M.
DISTANCE LEARNING ROOM
Members Present: Duane Caspers, President, Darren Oestmann, Vice-President, Keith Bohling, Secretary, David Bohling, Arlen Grotrian, Lonnie Neddenriep  
Also Present: Arlan R. Andreesen, Superintendent, Jacquelyn Kelsay, Principal, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder, Lori Broady w/Students Kendra Alberts, Jessica Bohling,  Emerson Carbajal, Makayla Damme, Lizzie Johnson, Emily, Moody, Samantha Teten, Deb Damme, Tim Holthus, Sylvia Smith w/Students Hanna Alberts, Kayla Alberts, Ashley , Andersen, Kay Fischer, Melody Teten, Scott Versch.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Distance Learning Room at  8:00 p.m. by President Duane Caspers.  Roll call: D. Bohling, here; K. Bohling, here;  Caspers, here; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here.  Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted, and it was noted that the Open Meeting Law was posted on the east wall beside the doorway.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the agenda as presented.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, March 14, 2011.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $40,848.31 from the General Fund and $930.46 from the Depreciation Fund.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Verizon Wireless    $153.55
Windstream    $152.83
Card Services    $124.92
Digitalwish    $162.00
A1 Locksmith    $244.95
American Recycling    $292.00
Arlan Andreesen    $181.11
ASCD    $499.53
Auburn Newspapers    $83.53
Awards Unlimited Inc.    $41.82
Sandra Behrends    $17.00
Barbara Billesbach    $325.00
Black Hills Energy    $3,603.78
Board of Public Works    $3,235.65
Lori S. Broady    $89.51
Capital Business Systems    $96.15
Cash-wa Distributing Co.    $230.70
Comfort Inn    $251.84
Continental Alarm    $692.08
E.S.U. No. 10    $100.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $90.80
E.S.U. No. 4    $11,446.65
E.S.U. No. 6    $829.95
Edwards Chemicals    $211.43
Eggers Brothers, Inc.    $212.22
First Bankcard    $406.77
First Bankcard    $70.00
Flex One    $114.00
Hasler    $801.00
J-B Reimbursement Acct.    $601.09
Johnson Lumber Co.    $34.50
Johnson Quik Stop    $2,192.13
Jones School Supply    $117.60
Jacquelyn Kelsay    $23.61
Kerner True Value Hardware    $8.97
Lueders Petroleum Inc.    $3,700.80
Madison National Life    $539.51
Mary Malcolm    $1,031.75
MARC    $302.32
McGraw-Hill, Inc.    $72.89
Menards    $12.98
Menards    $31.98
Meyer Laboratory, Inc.    $81.53
Modern Methods    $1,308.56
NCSA    $80.00
Nebraska U.C. Fund    $51.92
Omaha Truck Center, Inc.    $294.27
Pamida    $100.00
PC & MAC Exchange    $191.00
Proquest LLC    $910.00
PRTS, LLC    $631.00
Quill Corporation    $472.12
RAM Exterminators    $50.00
Sack Lumber Company    $112.90
School Specialty    $71.18
Joetta Sims    $95.88
Staack Furniture    $450.00
Stutheit Implement Co.    $80.34
Sunrise Publications, Inc.    $39.00
The Thompson Co.    $327.30
Upstart    $100.95
Scott Versch    $1,111.22
Watts Up    $352.90
Zito Media    $505.34
Checking Account Total    $40,848.31
Grand Total    $40,848.31
The Principal’s written report included information regarding Project Citizen.  Mrs. Broady and students addressed the Board, reporting that the junior high group had presented their project regarding smoking in vehicles with children, which had won first place at state level.  Mrs. Broady explained that Johnson-Brock was selected as one of five schools nationally to attend the national event in San Antonio sponsored by the Center for Civic Education.  Students have been actively involved in raising funds for the trip so that no district funding would be involved.  In the midst of this activity, the funding was cut at federal level, and the San Antonio trip canceled.  Mrs. Broady sought Board recommendation for the funds that had been raised for the trip.  The Board agreed to provide school transportation up to 200 miles round trip for a trip to an area museum or site of interest to the students.
Mrs. Smith and FBLA members reported on the FBLA spring conference and competition, where 13 Johnson-Brock students qualified for national competition in Orlando in late June.  The students presented the financial breakdown on cost of the trip and FBLA’s contribution toward the costs.
Mrs. Kelsay also reported that Stephanie Teten and Nick Behrends had taken first place at the state FFA competition.  The schedule for curriculum exit reports was provided, and Mrs. Kelsay reported that the Instructional Unit Program Report indicated compliance with Rule 10, Regulations and Procedures for Accreditation of Schools.  Mrs. Kelsay noted that Pioneer Conference Academic All-Conference recognition resulting from ACT scores of Johnson–Brock students will go to eight students receiving bronze medallions, four students receiving silver medallions, and six students receiving gold medallions.  Mrs. Kelsay also provided a copy of a recent newspaper article wherein Governor Heineman recognized Johnson-Brock as one of the top five small schools in the state for reading assessment results.
The Superintendent’s Report included a report that Tremco will provide updated information concerning possible summer projects.  Mr. Andreesen reported he continues to be asked about senior citizen passes for school activities.  The Board indicated it should be put on the agenda for the June meeting to allow time to survey other schools in the area.  Mr. Andreesen reminded the Board of the practice to set tuition for any possible out-of-state students on an annual basis.  He explained that the Board Policy 1210 on the agenda for first reading was recommended by the Department of Education as an update to the present policy.  Arlen Grotrian and Keith Bohling reported on the negotiations process for 2011-2012.  Preliminary State Aid figures received reflect a loss of $355,000, resulting from fewer students and higher property valuation.  Mr. Andreesen noted that an action item is on the agenda regarding support staff wages for next year and recommended the same 3% package increase given the teachers be given the support staff.   Information regarding bids for window replacement in the front offices, as well as a bid for replacing the air conditioners for those offices, was provided and discussed.  Mr. Andreesen will obtain another bid for the air conditioning.  Information from Mid-States School Bus concerning a proposal to several area schools to absorb the bus fleet and all transportation issues on a contractual basis was discussed.  Mr.  Andreesen indicated he is aware of only one school being interested in the proposal.
The matter of window replacement was tabled for future discussion and further bids for the air conditioning.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the Core Services Resolution with Educational Service Unit No. 4 for fiscal year 2011-2012, naming the Superintendent as the district’s representative.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the National FBLA conference expenses.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the second reading of Policy 5110.7, Homeless Students.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to approve the first reading of Policy 1210, Patron and Parental Involvement.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve the 2011-2012 Special Education contract with Educational Service Unit No. 4 in the amount of $181,682.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve the use of school vehicles for student transportation to summer activities, including camps and league ball.  Students will be charged a per-trip fee.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to set the tuition rate for out-of-state students at $0.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to accept the 2011-2012 Negotiated Agreement for the certified staff.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to approve a 3% total package increase for the support staff for 2011-2012 school year.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  David Bohling, aye; Keith Bohling, aye; Caspers, abstain; Grotrian, aye; Neddenriep, abstain; Oestmann, aye . Motion carried.
Moved by Keith  Bohling to approve a contract for Jacquelyn Kelsay as Principal for 2011-2012 with a 3% total package increase.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to accept the resignation of Jaime Apperson and Secondary Special Education instructor.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to adjourn the regularly scheduled April Board of Education meeting at 9:48 p.m.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be May 9, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - April 21
minutes of the nemaha county board of
equalization meeting
april 13, 2011
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on April 13, 2011 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on April 7, 2011.  The agenda for the meeting was kept continually current and available for public inspection at the office of Nemaha County Clerk during normal business hours and also on the Nemaha County website ( HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov).  The agenda was held open until one business day prior to the meeting for appearance before the board and items for approval by the Board of Equalization.  The Board of Equalization has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.
County Clerk Joyce Oakley called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m.  Present for the meeting were:
Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling, County Clerk Joyce Oakley and County Assessor Jana Smith.
Motion by Witmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
County Clerk Oakley called for nominations for Chairman Nemaha County Board of Equalization for 2011. Hutton nominated Wittmann for chairman for Board of Equalization for 2011.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling that nominations cease and elect Chairman Wittmann for 2011. Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Chairman Wittmann called for nominations for Vice Chairman for 2011. Bohling nominated Hutton for vice chairman for 2011. Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann that nominations cease and elect Hutton as Vice Chairman for 2011.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the January 26, 2011 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Chairman noted the opening meeting law poster.
Assessor Smith presented Exemption Application for Tax Exemption on Real & Personal Property, Form 451, for 1104-5, James O. & Roberta L. Smith, parcel 640027628, clerical error, removal of homestead extension from this property to property 640027601. Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve the application for tax exemption for James O. & Roberta L. Smith, parcel 640027628, additional tax $612.56.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Assessor Smith presented Exemption Application for Tax Exemption on Real & Personal Property, Form 451, for 1104-6, James O. & Roberta L. Smith, parcel 640027601, clerical error, corrected homestead to this parcel from 640027628. Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the application for tax exemption for James O. & Roberta L. Smith, parcel 640027628, deducted tax $748.76.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization motion by Hutton, seconded to Bohling to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
s/Dennis Wittmann
Chairman Board of Equalization
I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
Herald - April 21




proceeding of the
nemaha county board of commissioners meeting
april 13, 2011
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on April 13, 2011, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on April 7, 2011. 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 8:25 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.
Visitors present – Dave Swanson, Nemaha County Herald
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the March 24, 2011 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the claims for payment as presented by the County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Chairman Hutton noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Allan Adams was not present at meeting to discuss the payment of his claim for labor and drainage tube placed on bridge C006403519P. Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to provide Allan Adams with a replacement of a 10’ x 36” culvert and 2’ band and to reimburse Allan Adams for $360.42 for a flood gate that he purchased from Eggers Bros. and $180.31 for steel he purchased from Beard’s Salvage.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Renee Crister, EMA Director visited with the board and asked if rock can be placed in the fenced area for EMA vehicle parking. She also explained the Decon trailer has been fixed for roof leakage and can now be placed outdoors in the fenced area.  She also asked if the outdoor lights could be fixed or replaced on the east side of the Multi-Plex Bldg.  Board approved placing rock in the fenced parking area and asked her to get information on the cost for fixing or replacing the outdoor lights.
Critser also visited with the board regarding the surplus courthouse air conditioners stored in the motor pool.  She indicated they are holding a clean up day on May 2, 2011 and would like them moved or removed.  
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to hold a public auction on the surplus air conditioners to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in the Multi-Plex Motor Pool between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with minimum bid of $25.00 per air conditioner and the county clerk to clerk the auction.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.     
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to enter executive session at 8:45 a.m., to prevent needless injury to an individual or business. Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye. Also present was EMA Director Renee Critser. Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to leave executive session at 9:02 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Public Hearing was held on April 13, 2011 at 9:20 a.m. to approve the leasing of office space at the Multi-Plex Bldg to the Nemaha County Development Alliance.  Notice of hearing was published in the Nemaha County Herald on March 24, 2011 and March 31, 2011.
Visitors present at the hearing:  Steve Hassler, representative of the NCDA
No one was present at the hearing in opposition of the leasing.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve leasing Suite C (located in the SW corner adjacent to the men’s rest room) at the Nemaha County Multi-Plex Bldg. to Nemaha County Development Alliance for $100.00 per month, $1,200.00 annual rent, payable in advance, with a 5 year lease.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Chairman Hutton closed the public hearing at 9:35 a.m.
Public notice was published in the Nemaha County Herald on March 31, 2011 and April 7, 2011 to receive sealed bids for 2011 or 2012 Police Package, rear wheel drive sedan.  The following bids were received and publicly opened:  Meyer-Earp Auto Center, L.L.C $27,631.00 for a 2011 Chevrolet Caprice.  
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Hutton to table awarding the bid for the 2011 or 2012 Police Package vehicle until information is received on the state bid from Sheriff Brent Lottmann on a 2011 or 2012 Dodge Charger police package.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to take from the table awarding of the 2011 or 2012 Police Package vehicle.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Sheriff Brent Lottmann presented the state bid from Gene Steffy for a 2011 Dodge Charger Police Package in the amount of $23,594.00.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the state bid from Gene Steffy for a 2011 Dodge Charger in the amount of $23,594.00.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Public notice was published in the Nemaha County Herald on March 24, 2011 and March 31, 2011 to receive sealed bids for Corrugation Metal Pipe.  The following bids were received and publicly opened:  Metal Culverts $55,239.20; Midwest Service & Sales Co., $61,952.16; Ace/Eaton Metals $56,048.77.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to award the bid to Metal Culverts in the amount of $55,239.20. Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Sasha Rightsell presented SENCA’s quarterly report.
Marvin Palmer director of Nemaha County Noxious Weed Control visited with the board and updated them on the laws of the Noxious Weed Control and the duties of his position.  
Jana Smith, Nemaha County Assessor visited with the board regarding the large increase received from TeraScan for programming costs on the assessor’s office computer system.  
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve Omaha Public Power District application #151 to install phase underground, 4 miles east and 1.5 miles south of Auburn.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2011-17 establishing a policy for county officials and office directors to follow when completing the Annual Inventory Statements for their office.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to authorize Nemaha Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse to hold $500.00 in a petty cash account as recommended by the Nebraska State Auditors Office.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to authorize the Nemaha County Sheriff to hold $1,000.00 in a petty cash account as recommended by the Nebraska State auditors Office.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-18 rescinding Resolution 09-14, authorizing the EMA Director use of County Vehicle for personal commute as recommended by the Nebraska State Auditors Office.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Wittmann to appoint Sam Smith to the Nemaha County Noxious Weed Control Board with term to expire January, 2015.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $31,747.76
Action Tech, se    339.99
American Lawncare, se    340.00
American Recycling, se    1,595.50
Ameritas Life, ret    4,803.07
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Development, du    5,000.00
Aub Family Hlth, me se    204.00
Aub Newspaper, pub,sub    832.96
Black Hills, ut    268.01
Bd Public Works, ut    3,276.64
Bulldog Auto Parts, su    18.46
Capital Business, ma ag    2,245.92
Caseys General, fu    97.25
Catlett Surveying, se    400.00
Center Preparedness, reg    95.00
Clerk Dist Ct Assoc, du    25.00
Constellation, ut    779.86
Cornhusker State Ind, su    9.25
CRC Press, su    247.88
Creighton Univ Law, su    191.00
Critser, Renee, reim    21.38
Culligan, su    78.95
Discover Bank, garn    260.94
Dollar General, su    15.50
Douglas Co Treas, se    250.00
Dugan-Hinrichs, J, se    75.00
Eakes Office, su    199.95
Edwards Chemicals, su    102.89
Fankhauser, cont    4,166.66
Farmer’s Coop, fu    3,081.80
Gage Co Sheriff, se    17.88
Hines, Charles, mi    45.69
Holthus, Tim, reim    100.00
Hunters Headquarters, su    500.00
Interstate All Battery, su    46.47
Intoximeters, su    646.00
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    187.00
Kruger, Mary, mi    20.40
Lavigne Constr., bldg re    12,000.00
LECC, reg    100.00
Lesoing, Gary, mi    198.29
LexisNexis, sub    175.00
Lickteig, Scott, reim    100.00
Lynn Peavey Co, su    152.40
Microfilm Image, se    123.00
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,172.41
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
NE Assoc Co Treas, du    80.00
NE Co Attorney Assoc, du    25.00
NE Dept Revenue, reg    100.00
NE UC Fund, se    1,430.00
Nem Co Clerk, ins    1,900.55
Nem Co Court, fe    598.00
Nem Co Hospital, bl al    255.00
Nem Co Sheriff, fe    1,860.32
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    9,129.83
Nutsch-Fulton, K, mi    99.71
OPPD, ut    30.70
Pamida, su    99.76
Petersens Auto, se    3,190.13
Pieters Constr., proj    15,200.00
Presto-X-Co, se    330.47
Quill, su    1,620.05
RC Booth, su    105.00
Redfield & Comp, su    237.25
Resseguie, T, wit fe    32.00
Richardson Co Sheriff, se    18.50
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    3,503.15
Rogers Sporting, eq    2,574.98
Sack Lumber, su    55.13
Shell Fleet Plus, fu    27.25
Simon, Randall, reim    100.00
Smith, Richard, atty fe    492.76
Tap Publishing, reg    83.95
The Cleaners, se    447.00
The Hartford, annt    75.00
Trade Well Pallet, bldg re    1,500.00
U-Save Pharmacy, me su    168.01
Verizon Wireless, se    508.61
Windstream, se    1,622.99
Road
Salaries    $18,969.89
A&L Hydrulics, pts, la    683.18
Adams, Allan, reim    540.73
American Recycling, se    59.00
Ameritas Life, ret    2,916.96
Beards Salvage, su    304.65
Black Hills, ut    74.09
Bd Public Works,ut    1,151.74
Bulldog Auto, pts, su    653.50
Caterpillar Financial, eq    16,417.52
Constellation, ut    203.17
Eggers Bros, pts, su    403.03
Farmers Coop, fu    26,666.36
Ferrellgas, ut    715.36
General Fire Safety, se    69.25
Graybill Tire, pts, la    976.87
Johnson Quik ,su    13.83
Lawson Products, su    522.72
Lueders Petro, fu, oil    5,641.15
Martin Luther, se    100.00
Martin Marietta, rk    38,919.24
Mellage Truck, pts, la    183.00
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    6,625.25
NMC, pts, la    5,074.59
Palmer, Marvin, mi, me    101.10
Quality Hotel, ldg    210.00
Stutheit Impl, pts    3,660.04
Village Nemaha, ut    66.25
Wick’s Sterling, pts    190.65
Windstream, se    197.54
Windstream, se    40.00    Child Support
Martin, V Marie,se, pstg    1,731.06
County Visitors
Aub Newspaper, pub    5.02
Kruger, Mary, mi    40.80
Van Gundy Art, adv    71.20
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,983.58
Ameritas Life, ret    316.42
Aub Newspaper, adv    52.00
Brock Bugle, adv    20.00
Glenn’s Corner, su    33.82
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    739.87
Nem Co Treas, se    993.81
Osborne, Laura, mi    32.13
Pamida, su    25.46
SunMart, su    29.97
The Aim Institute, se    1,000.00
Tri-State Office, su    55.83
Whisler, Kayleigh, mi    90.78
911 Wireless Service
Windstream, se    751.34
Windstream, se    293.53
911 Emergency
American Tower, se    663.00
Windstream, se    614.73
Windstream, se    240.17
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; la, labor; me se, medical service; me su, medical supply; mi, mileage; pts, parts; pstg, postage; pub, publication; reg, registration; reim, reimbursement; ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ut, utilities; proj, project.
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, Chairman Hutton adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
s/Bob Hutton
Chairman
I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
Herald - April 21