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 Tuesday, June 21, 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 - June 16




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 Tuesday, June 21, 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 - June 16





MINUTES OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION MEETING
JUNE 8, 2011
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on June 8, 2011 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on , 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.
Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:00 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.
Chairman Wittmann noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to amend the agenda to include tax list correction for Michael Clarke on a mobile home that is being moved from the county.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the May 25, 2011 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Assessor Jana Smith presented tax list correction #1105-16, parcel 640111521 for Michael Clarke, acceleration of taxes on mobile home, sold and moving out of county, added tax $136.22.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve tax list correction #1105-16 for Michael Clarke, acceleration of taxes on mobile home moved from county in the amount of $136.22 added tax.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Smith also presented the Nemaha County Assessor Policy and Procedures for the board to review.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
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
Herald - June 16
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Nemaha County Visitors committee will meet June 20, 2011, 1:30 p.m., Suite 105, Lower Level Courthouse, Auburn. Agenda items will include review of pre-approved funding requests and other business as may come before the committee. The public is welcome to attend.
Mary Lauber
Secretary
Herald - June 16




NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Nemaha County Hospital Board of Directors will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 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 - June 16 ld - June 16





PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
JUNE 8, 2011
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on June 8, 2011, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on June 2, 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 8:00 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 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; Richard Vlach, Deputy EMA Director; Frank Critser
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to amend the agenda as presented to add action items:  #6 Resolution 2011-24 ‘Declaring Nemaha County Disaster for the 2011 Flooding’; #7 Resolution 2011-25 ‘Designating Joyce Oakley Responsible Charge for BRO-7064(19) Control #13024 Brock Northwest; #8 Resolution 2011-26 ‘Designating Joyce Oakley Responsible Charge for BRO-7064(18) Peru West’.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the May 25, 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.
Russ Newton, NE Machinery visited with the Board regarding the new services NE Machinery will be offering, rental division and electronic GPS.  NE Machinery will be offering a Safety and Cat Care Meeting on July 20th for road employees.  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve a mandatory drug and alcohol class for road employees at 8:00 a.m. and a mandatory safety & care meeting sponsored by NE Machinery starting at 9:00 a.m. on July 20, 2011 to be held at District #2 road shop.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Board of Commissioners visited with county officials and office directors regarding employee accumulation of compensatory time in excess of 40 hours (as per employee handbook) and changing to the employee handbook regarding adding a time limit to use accumulated compensatory time.
Angela Brown representative of Casey Agency visited with the board that she would like an opportunity to bid the county’s group health insurance.  She represents United Healthcare and Coventry Insurance.
Larry Ossowski, Director Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging represented the board the Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging their annual report and budget request for FY 2011-2012. Their request for financial support will be the same as last year.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to authorize Nemaha County Sheriff Brent Lottman to sign the GIS Workshop Scope of Work E911 GIS, MSAG and Address Maintenance dated May 18, 2011 renew 5 year contract (10% discount) $5,400.00 annual fee per year for a period of 5 years.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the Windstream application to place communications facilities between Sections 1-T6N-R12E & 12-T6N-R12E near Talmage.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve Permit No. 2011-05  ‘Permit to Perform Work on Public Right of Way’ for Jim Gerdes under County Avenue 638.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to change the Board of Commissioners & Board of Equalization meeting dates to Tuesday, June 21, 2011.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-23 approving the subdivision of a 2 acres tract of land in Section 3 T5N R14E for Nick and Jennifer Hyde.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.    
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-24 ‘Declaring Nemaha County a Disaster from the 2011 Flooding’.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-25 Designating Joyce Oakley Responsible Charge for BRO-7064(19) Brock Northwest.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-26 Designating Joyce Oakley Responsible Charge for BRO-7064(18) Peru West.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the proposal from National Seal Coat & Striping, Inc. for repair of E 26th Street County Road in the amount of $1,375.00 and old Hwy 75 below Catholic Church in the amount of $925.00.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $33,937.63
Action Tech, se    389.99
Adgraphix, su    853.00
Advanced Crane, proj    1,000.00
American Lawncare, se    340.00
American Recycling, se    1,293.90
Ameritas Life, ret    5,212.53
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Family Hlth, me se    612.00
Aub Newspaper, pub    536.00
Automated System, eq    995.49
Black Hills, ut    49.40
Bd Public Works, ut,proj    11,947.76
Bohl Plumbing, bldg re    65.00
Constellation, ut    41.85
Continental Research, su    179.13
CRC Press, su    85.94
Culligan, su    83.15
Discover Bank, garn    260.94
Electronic Eng, eq    5,228.16
Fankhauser, cont    4,166.66
Farmers Coop, fu    3,437.06
Gage Co Clerk, se    3,600.00
Galls an Aramark, su    741.85
Gene Steffy, eq    23,999.00
Glenns Corner, su    25.95
Holiday Inn, ldg    145.90
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    187.00
Kruger, Mary, mi    20.40
Lavigne Const, bldg re    9,700.00
Lesoing, Gary, mi    105.57
Ligouri, Angelo, me    27.44
Microfilm Image, se    74.00
Midwest Messenger, adv    185.08
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,172.41
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
Nem Co Clerk, ins    951.79
Nem Co Court, fe    342.50
Nem Co Sheriff, fe    779.65
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    9,590.24
Nem Co Treas, fe    15.00
OPPD, ut    21.17
Pamida, su    85.43
Prof Choice Rec, garn    185.71
Quill, su    834.08
Richardson Co Sheriff, se    18.00
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    1,680.00
Sack Lumber, su    117.49
Sam’s Club, su, fu    194.89
SE Research, eq    154.74
Securus Tech, su    1,070.00
Shell Fleet Plus, fu    143.74
Smith, Jana, mi,me    67.58
SE Design, eq    75.28
Stonebarger, C, se    201.83
Terra Scann, sftwr    7,540.68
The Cleaners, se    356.00
The Hartford, annt    100.00
U-Save Pharmacy, me su    275.35
Verizon Wireless, se    488.85
Vlach, Richard, su    37.75
Road
Salaries    $14,209.32
American Recycling, se    59.00
Ameritas Life, ret    2,049.03
Beards Salvage, su    763.40
Black Hills, ut    20.92
Bd Public Works,ut    434.01
Constellation, ut    3.98
Eggers Bros, pts, su    219.11
Farmers Coop, fu    21,245.88
Ferrellgas, ut    25.00
Johnson Quik ,su, tire    241.25
Martin Marietta, rk    175.31
Mellage Truck, pts, la    304.20
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,199.07
NMC, pts, la, su    1,099.25
Palmer, Marvin, mi    272.34
Sack Lumber, su    19.80
Village Nemaha, ut    61.75
Wick’s Sterling, pts    111.44
Child Support
Martin, V Marie,se, pstg    1,743.32
County Visitors
Aub Newspaper, pub    5.02
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,827.50
Ameritas Life, ret    316.42
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    704.42
Osborne, Laura, mi    35.19
911 Emergency
American Tower, se    663.00
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; ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ut, utilities; proj, project
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adjourn at 11:05 a.m.
Bob Hutton, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
I, Joyce Oakley, the undersigned County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are a part of the official records of this office. A complete copy of the minutes is available during normal business hours at the Nemaha County Clerk’s office.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk
The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be June 21, 2011 Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse, Auburn NE
Herald - June 16




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 $64,000.00 executed by Scott Schaefer and Teri L. Schaefer, husband and wife, which was filed for record on October 23, 2007 in Book 175 at Page 914 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 a.m. on July 19, 2011:
Lot Five (5) and Fractional Lot Six (Fr. 6) in Block One Hundred Forty-seven (147), Original Town of Peru, and Fractional Lot Six (Fr. 6) in Fractional Block One Hundred Forty-seven (Fr. 147) in Neal’s Addition to Peru, all in 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 - June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7




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 $61,103.00 executed by Jeffrey A. Henry and Sondra M. Henry, husband and wife, which was filed for record on February 7, 2008 in Book 176 at Page 734 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 a.m. on July 19, 2011:
The South 71 feet of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), and the South 71 feet of the West 3 feet of Lot Nine (9), all in Block Twelve (12), Sheridan, now 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 - June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7




NOTICE
To: Justin Lynn Bergmann
An action has been filed in Nemaha County, Auburn, Nebraska, the prayer of which is to appoint Anthony J. Kempkes as legal guardian of Michael Lynn Sonholz, born June 2001. A hearing has been set for the 28th day of June, 2011 at 2:30 P.M. in the Nemaha County Court in this matter.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
Address of County Court:
Nemaha County Courthouse
1824 N Street
Auburn, Nebraska 68305

Diane L. Merwin, Attorney at Law
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN, WERTS AND ZISKEY, P.C.
713 4th Street
P.O. Box 126
Humboldt, Nebraska 68376
(402) 862-2321
Herald - June 9, 16, 23




NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
TO: Defendants Franklin J. Wilcox and Charlotte E. Wilcox.
Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April, 2011, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2006-D, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series INABS 2006-D, Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated September 1, 2006, as the plaintiff, filed its Complaint in the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, at Case No. CI 11-39, against Franklin J. Wilcox and Charlotte E. Wilcox, marital status unknown, John Doe and Jane Doe, real names and marital status unknown, as the defendants, the object and prayer of which are to foreclose on certain deed of trust for $35,900.00 on the property described as:
Lots Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Block Eleven (11), Calvert, now Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska;
which was executed on July 27, 2006, by Franklin J. Wilcox and Charlotte E. Wilcox, marital status unknown, and delivered to Chicago Title, as Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., a federally chartered savings bank, Beneficiary, and which was duly recorded on July 28, 2006, in Book 170 at Page 495 of the Mortgage Records in the office of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska. Such deed of trust was given to secure the payment of a certain promissory note in writing dated July 27, 2006.
The plaintiff alleges in its Complaint that there is now due the plaintiff on said note the principal sum of $36,703.25, together with interest thereon. The plaintiff is the present owner and holder of such deed of trust and the indebtedness secured thereby.
The plaintiff prays that in default of payment by the defendants of the amount due the plaintiff as aforesaid, such mortgaged premises be decreed to be sold according to law to satisfy the sums found due the plaintiff, with interest and costs of suit, and that such defendants be forever barred and foreclosed of all right, title, lien, equity of redemption or other interst in, to and upon such mortgaged premises.
You are required to answer such Complaint on or before the 16th day of July 2011.
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2006-D, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES INABS 2006-D UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, Plaintiff

By: ERIC H. LINDQUIST, P.C., L.L.O.
Its Attorneys
Herald - June 2, 9, 16




STATE OF NEBRASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS A-18785
Nemaha County
Water Division 1-F
On May 26, 2011, Todd and Kristy A. Mertes filed in the Department of Natural Resources (Department) application A-18785 for a permit to impound water.
Summary of Application:
Type: Storage above ground
Source: Tributary to Duck Creek
Quantity of Water to be Impounded: 50.5 acre-feet
Name of Proposed Reservoir: Todd Mertes Grade Control Reservoir
Location of Proposed Reservoir: SE 1/4 of S 15 T 6 N, R 14 E
Additional project information and procedures for objections may be obtained by contacting the Surface Water Permits section of the Department at (402) 471-2363 or through the Department’s website at www.dnr.ne.gov/legal/SW_NoticeofAppsfiled.html.
Objections must be received by the Department by 5:00 P.M. on July 18, 2011.
Date of Notice June 2, 2011.
Herald - June 2, 9, 16




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of MARTIN DUANE HANNAFORD, Deceased
Estate No. PR 11-7
Notice is hereby given that on May 26, 2011, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Deborah Grotrian whose address is 1212 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305, was appointed by the Court as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before August 2, 2011, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 “N” Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3008
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
Fuller Law Office
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - June 2, 9, 16




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Orvin W. Oestmann, Deceased
Estate No. PR 10-26
Notice is hereby given that a final accounting and report of administration and a Petition for complete settlement have been filed and are set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305, on June 23, 2011, at or after 11:00 o’clock a.m.
Elaine M. Bray, Personal Representative
73067 640 Ave.
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Kelly J. Werts #20509
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN, WERTS & ZISKEY, PC
1901 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402)274-2444
Herald - June 2, 9, 16




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Julie K. Wredt and Robert A. Wredt, dated February 27, 2007 and recorded on March 9, 2007 as Book 173 at Page 65 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Nemaha County, NEBRASKA, the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of the debt, who has elected to declare the entire debt due and payable, will on July 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 North Street, City of Auburn, State of Nebraska sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: LOT 12, BLOCK 6, HOWE & NIXON’S ADDITION TO AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA. And more commonly known as: 900 10th Street, Auburn, NE 68305. All subject to any and all: (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolutions of record which affect the property, and (4) unpaid water bills, (5) prior mortgages and trust deeds of record and (6) ground leases of record. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property. By: Michael E. Boyd, Trustee The Boyd Law Group, L.C. 300 St. Peters Centre Blvd., Ste. 230 Saint Peters, MO 63376 636-447-8500 BLG# 0100.01016 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 4001769 05/26/2011, 06/02/2011, 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011, 06/23/2011
Herald - May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23

INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Board of Public Works, Auburn, Nebraska will receive bids until 1:30 P. M., local time, July 8, 2011 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 2011 4X4 ½ Ton Pickup Truck.
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 envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows:    
City of Auburn Board of Public Works
Proposal for:
2011 4X4 ½ Ton Pickup Truck  
Auburn, Nebraska
Bids Received:
1:30 P. M., Local Time
July 8, 2011
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 - June 16, 23, 30




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
JUNE 9, 2011 – 8:00 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE
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; Sandra Behrends; Jeff Koehler; Lonnie Neddenriep; Jane Wenzl.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Superintendent’s Office 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 south 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 Keith Bohling to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting held Monday, May 9, 2011.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $82,041.80 from the General Fund.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Card Services    $220.57
Windstream    $86.82
Acme Omaha Sprinkler Co.    $305.48
Aims Education Foundation    $17.90
Alfax Wholesale Furniture    $962.55
American Recycling    $292.00
Arlan Andreesen    $195.40
Arbor Scientific    $207.06
Auburn Family Health    $108.00
Auburn Newspapers    $77.40
Sandra Behrends    $8.47
Big Dog Publishing    $12.90
Bigger Faster Stronger, Inc.    $179.00
Black Hills Energy    $893.88
Blick Art Materials    $1,560.08
BMI Educational Services    $290.09
Board of Public Works    $3,809.60
Brooklyn Publishers, LLC    $11.75
Cambium Learning Group    $208.89
CCS Presentation    $13,790.68
Cengage Learning    $1,310.45
Classroom Products    $56.38
D&D Communications    $223.10
E.S.U. No. 4    $1,809.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $10,794.09
E.S.U. No. 6    $429.95
Edwards Chemicals    $816.36
Eggers Brothers, Inc.    $41.25
Eldridge Plays & Musicals    $50.70
Engaging Technologies    $4,686.00
First Bankcard    $2,755.84
Fitness Warehouse, Inc.    $680.00
Flex One    $114.00
Flinn Scientific Inc.    $1,155.06
Gopher Sport    $533.60
Govconnection, Inc.    $3,182.19
Hal Leonard Corporation    $245.00
Harris    $458.78
HM Receivables Co.    $10,804.97
Interstate Music    $90.10
J-B Reimbursement Acct.    $1,614.75
Johnson Quik Stop    $2,594.45
Lakeshore Learning    $91.43
Lightspeed Technologies    $78.56
Love & Logic Institute    $60.26
Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts    $13.52
Madison National Life    $539.51
Mary Malcolm    $699.20
Menards    $160.07
Modern Methods    $1,308.56
Myles Music Corp.    $106.95
NASCO    $1,693.20
National Center for Youth    $173.56
Nebraska Library Assoc.    $17.50
Nebraska Safety Center    $225.00
One Source    $15.00
Oriental Trading Company    $238.99
PC & MAC Exchange    $1,094.00
Pioneer Awards & Special    $46.35
Pioneer Publishing    $180.03
Pitney Bowes Global    $100.00
Project Wisdom    $349.00
PRTS, LLC    $321.62
Quill Corporation    $63.88
Ram Exterminators    $50.00
Read Naturally    $315.70
Really Good Stuff    $482.14
Renaissance Learning    $1,749.00
Sack Lumber Company    $111.35
Schmitt Music Company    $19.50
The School Company    $68.45
School Specialty    $702.84
School Specialty    $58.55
Irene Seeba    $20.28
Southeast Plumbing & Heat    $120.00
Mary Stewart    $29.88
Stutheit Implement Co.    $15.39
Sunmart #728    $35.47
Teacher Created Materials    $131.02
Teacher Direct    $97.01
The Teacher Institute    $109.00
Teachers’ Discount    $107.42
Tecumseh Chieftain    $62.00
Trend Enterprises Inc.    $55.59
Utrecht Art Supplies    $290.68
Wagner’s Feed Store    $777.31
Watts Up    $816.20
West Music    $51.95
Zito Media    $504.34
Checking Account Total:    $82,041.80
Grand Total:    $82,041.80
The Principal’s written report included information regarding the national Personal Finance Challenge in St. Louis on May 16 at which Johnson-Brock placed fifth.  It was reported that Kindergarten Roundup was held May 6 and there are currently 19 students in next year’s class.  The D.A.R.E. program will be offered to sixth grade students again next year.  Report cards were mailed the week following the end of the school year.  Mrs. Kelsay noted the detailed lists of proposed changes to the student and faculty handbooks for 2011-2012.  The Nebraska Department of Education’s report of the Title I program monitoring visit conducted last spring indicated the program meets all requirements and no corrective actions are needed.  Mrs. Kelsay provided the schedule of events for 2011-2012 for both the Mudecas Association and Pioneer Conference.  Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine will provide sports trainer services for the three-year period of 2011-2014.  The schedule of the two-day teacher inservice held May 19 and May 23 was provided.  Mrs. Kelsay distributed a list of differences between the student and faculty handbooks with the current Board of Education Policy Manual.  Mrs. Kelsay and Mr. Andreesen recommended the Board consider updating the policy manual through professional services.  Estimates will be obtained for the cost and process of doing so.  
The Superintendent’s Report included information to be considered regarding district financing of future expenses for national FBLA competition as well as National History Day.  Mr. Andreesen discussed proposals for senior citizen activity passes.  He recommended to the Board that the electric vehicle program be funded by the district in the amount of $3,000.  Mr. Andreesen reported on the technology committee meeting and considerations for purchase of technology equipment.  A suggestion to post e-mail addresses for Board of Education members on the district’s web site to enable patrons to contact board members was discussed.  Mr.  Andreesen distributed correspondence from Blue Cross Blue Shield indicating a premium holiday would be made available for December premiums.  Also provided was a legal opinion regarding the district’s options in handling the savings that will result from the premium holiday. The request of a church group to hold an overnight event in the school facilities was discussed.  The Board declined granting approval at this time.  Lonnie Neddenriep asked for clarification regarding previous discussion concerning the possibility of a future project of replacing windows in the front offices and/or expanding the area out to the roof line.
Moved by Keith Bohling to appoint Jeff Koehler as Federal and State Programs representative for the 2011-2012 school year beginning July 1, 2011.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to approve proposed changes to the 2011-2012 Faculty Handbook.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to approve proposed changes to the 2011-2012 Student Handbook.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to subsidize students who qualify for FBLA Nationals and/or National History Day beginning  in the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $300 per student.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to approve the issuance of Senior Citizen passes to any district patron 65 years or older to allow them free admission to all regular season home athletic events.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to fund the electric vehicle account in the amount of $3000.  Seconded by Darren Oestmann.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to approve the purchase of 30 laptop computers and four carts for the amount of $25,464.16.  Seconded by Lonnie Neddenriep.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Lonnie Neddenriep to accept the resignation of Tammy Blobaum as science instructor.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to enter into executive session to protect public interest and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual at 8:50 p.m.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Darren Oestmann to return to regular session at 9:16 p.m.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Duane Caspers to adjourn the regularly scheduled June Board of Education meeting at 9:18 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 Monday, July 11, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - June 16

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON MAY 9, 2011
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Lesley Ryan and Council Members: Jay Moran, Judie Douglas, Joe Whisler and Ken Hastings.  Upon roll call by the City Clerk, a quorum was declared.   JEO, Peggy Groff, Dunbar residents and other members of the public were also present.
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
The April 11, 2011 Council Meeting minutes were approved.
The City Clerk reported the February 2011 sales tax deposit was $3,153.43.  
The monthly claims were reviewed.   Council Member Moran made motion to accept the claims as presented, with the exception of Control Services.  Moran asked the Clerk to check into this bill to make sure proper credits have been given before paying the bill.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings for acceptance.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.  April claims paid are as follows:
OPPD-$2,127.67(gen,sts,p&r,fr);  Windstream-$254.90(gen,fr,rur fr); Black Hills Energy-$104.13 (gen,fr);  AT&T-$124.63(gen); OCE-$23.76(gen); Decker’s-$12.67(sts); The Cleaners-$24.00(gen); Casey’s-$393.30 (sts,rur fr); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$625.00(gen); Pitney Bowes-$107.99(gen); PeopleService-$7,707.00(wtr);  Auburn Newspaper-$593.04(gen,wtr); American Recycling-$2,085.00(sts,gen); Bohl Plumbing & Htg-$139.57(p&r); Van Diest Supply-$987.30(sts); NMVCA-$35.00(sts); Midwest Business Equip-$536.50(gen); Reliable Office Supply-$92.38(gen); Meyer-Earp Auto Ctr-$281.93(sts); Pamida-$57.93(sts); The Flower Shoppe-$144.25(sts); Orscheln-$11.66(sts); Quill-$59.73(gen); AFLAC-$113.02(gen); United Life Insurance-$130.10(gen); Michael Murphy-$391.40(fr, rur fr, res); Feld Fire-$380.00(fr, rur fr); Miller Monroe Farrell-$65.00(fr); Matheson Tri-gas-$30.40(res); Cardiac Science-$50.51(res)
ABBREVIATIONS = General(gen), Streets(sts), Water(wtr), Sewer(swr), Parks & Rec(p&r), City Fire(fr), Rural Fire(rur fr), Rescue(res)
No April water report was made available to the City of Peru.
Mayor Ryan presented her Mayor’s report for April.  The city maintenance workers performed the following work during April: Maintained the white goods site and compost area, picked up trash, mowed, performed equipment, alley and street maintenance.  Mayor Ryan stated the maintenance workers are trying to stick closer to the job duties list that the Mayor went over with them.  Mayor Ryan said she is meeting tomorrow at 1:30 with some reporters from Peru, South America and welcomed the council to attend if they wished.  
JEO was present to finalize their recommendations to the City of Peru water system based on a recent water study.  Council Member Whisler made motion to authorize JEO to complete the water study report and submit to funding agencies.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
The Village of Dunbar was present to discuss the possibility of purchasing the old playground equipment.  Mayor Ryan said since the next agenda item is another party interested in the playground, we would have to wait to hear their request before making a decision.
Peggy Groff, representing the Peru Area Development Committee was present to request that the City of Peru donate the old playground equipment so they may place it at the Steamboat Trace Trailhead Campground.  Council Member Hastings made motion to table the topic until the next meeting to give the council time to think about this.  Motion was seconded by
Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Moran introduced and made motion to accept Ordinance #2011-01 – AN ORDINANCE CREATING STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2011-01 IN THE CITY OF PERU, NE, ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN, AND ORDERING THE PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Hastings made motion to suspend the statutory rule requiring Ordinance #2011-01 to be read on three (3) different days.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Windstream submitted a written request to place buried communication cable on the public right-of-way within the corporate limits of the City of Peru.  Council Member Whisler made motion to table this topic until more information is gathered or to have a Windstream representative at the next council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.  Mayor Ryan asked that the Clerk gather more information from Windstream, particularly if they are a part of diggers hot-line and if they will put the street back in its pre-work condition.
Regarding the Stukenholtz five (5) year farm lease extension, Council Member Whisler asked if they are the only people interested in leasing this farm ground.  Mayor Ryan said she did not put this out for bid since it is an extension, not a new lease.  Council Member Whisler made motion to accept the five year farm lease extension between the City of Peru and Stukenholtz’s.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding the Jerry Reeves five (5) year farm lease extension, Council Member Moran made motion to accept the five year farm lease extension between the City of Peru and Jerry Reeves.  Motion was seconded by
Council Member Whisler.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Douglas brought up the discussion regarding the Peru ball field and said there had been some interest by the college to lease the ball field area and would then maintain it.  Mayor Ryan asked that the Clerk look into some options with Peru State College and revisit the topic next month.
Regarding the PeopleService Contract renewal discussion, Council Member Moran said we would need to go into executive session and made a motion to address agenda item #11 before agenda item #10.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Ken Hastings presented his beer garden request, on behalf of Shooter’s Bar, for July 30, 2011 for a wedding reception.  He is asking this beer garden include the vacant lot south of his bar property and provided a letter of approval by this land owner.  Hastings said he will be grilling and serving food in this beer garden area and would fence the area in.  
Council Member Moran made motion to accept Shooter’s beer garden request for July 30, 2011.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” Moran, Douglas, Whisler.  “ABSTAIN” Hastings.   Motion: Carried.
Council Member Moran made motion to enter closed session to discuss the PeopleService Contract Renewal.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.   Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.  Council Member Whisler made motion to close the executive session and return to open session.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All. Motion: Carried.
Council Member Moran made motion to not renew the water service contract with PeopleService.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding the new Agenda Item, “Public Voice”, Mayor Ryan explained members of the public are given this opportunity to approach the Council about any concerns they may have.  No discussion or action can be taken during this time.  There was no public voice.
ADJOURN
Lesley R. Ryan, Mayor
Attest: Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk
(seal)
A complete copy of the meeting minutes is available at Peru City Hall.
Herald - June 16