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, July 13, 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 - July 7




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, July 13, 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 - July 7




NOTICE
Please publish the following notice once during the week of July 4, 2011 and provide this office with proof of publication:
The Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the NRD headquarters in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  Individual committee meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.  An agenda is being kept current at the office – 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh, NE  68450.
Herald - July 7




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION
Notice is hereby given that a special public hearing of the Board has been called and will be held by the Nemaha County School District 64-0029, a/k/a Auburn Public Schools.  The public meeting shall commence at 5:25 p.m., on the 18th day of July, 2011, at the Central Office, 1713 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska.  The purpose of the Special Public Hearing is to discuss, consider, and receive input on Parental Involvement and Participation.  An agenda for the public hearing is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent.
BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF NEMAHA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 64-0029,
a/k/a AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Herald - July 7



NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice is hereby given that a special public hearing of the Board has been called and will be held by the Nemaha County School District 64-0029, a/k/a Auburn Public Schools.  The public meeting shall commence at 5:20 p.m., on the 18th day of July, 2011, at the Central Office, 1713 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska.  The purpose of the Special Public Hearing is to discuss, consider, and receive input on Student Fee Policy (P5130.3).  An agenda for the public hearing is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent.
BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF NEMAHA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 64-0029,
a/k/a AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Herald - July 7




NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Auburn, Nebraska will receive proposals for property & casualty insurance in accordance with specifications required, and on the forms provided. Specifications and proposal forms will be available at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 “J” Street on July 7, 2011. In order to be considered, all proposals must be sealed and marked “Insurance Proposal” and submitted to the City Clerk at 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, NE  68305 before 12:00 Noon on September 1, 2011.  Proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.  The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities within the proposals.
Herald - July 7
NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Auburn Board of Public Works will be held Monday, July 11th, 2011, at 12:00 noon at the Board Office, 1600 O Street, Auburn, NE.
An agenda for the meeting is available for Public inspection at the Board’s Office.
David A. Hunter, Jr.
General Manager
Herald - July 7




NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Nemaha County Hospital Board of Directors will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 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 - July 7




City Council Proceedings
May 23, 2011
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 May 23, 2011, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Kudrna.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Bishop, Clark, Critser, Erickson, and Holtzman. Absent:  No one.  
Mayor Kudrna announced “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door”.  
With Council Member Erickson abstaining from the vote and all other Council Members voting in favor, Council approved the April 25, 2011, meeting’s minutes as written.
The City Council approved the financial report.
Claims from Auburn Plumbing, Heating & AC Inc. for invoices totaling $2,664.64 were presented before the Council for approval.  A Contractual Interest Statement has been filed by Council Member Mitch Bishop stating that he has an interest in contracts/business involving Auburn Plumbing, Heating & AC Inc.   His interest is that he is President of Auburn Plumbing, Heating & AC Inc.  With Council Member Bishop abstaining from the vote and all other Council Members (Critser, Erickson, Holtzman, Billings, Clark) voting in favor, the claims from Auburn Plumbing, Heating & AC Inc. were approved.   
The following claims were presented before the Council for ratification:  American Family Life Assurance Company, Wh-68.95; Auburn State Bank, Bond Interest-2155.00; NE Dept of Revenue, Tx-528.00; Southeast Design Co., Su-151.50; Southeast NE Development District, Se-358.78; Hinrichsen Const. Co., Se-17620.00; Inventory Trading Co., Ex-145.00; Southeast NE Development District, Se-2925.90;  Action Technology Services Inc., Se-300.00; American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-145.00; Auburn State Bank, Bond Payment-31408.75; Black Hills Energy, Ut-24.14; Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-10985.37; Board of Public Works, Ut-3350.36; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-63.70; Linda Bantz, Se-302.95; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Nemaha County, Se-4512.95; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; Time Warner Cable, Se-94.95; Verizon Wireless, Se-115.71; Windstream, Ut-618.85; Wright Express, Su-3242.74.  The following claims (not previously approved by motion or resolution) were presented:  A-1 Locksmith LLC, Se-165.00; ACCO, Su-31.05; Afternooner’s, Ex-41.36; Alamar Uniforms, Su-467.87; Allison Pharmacy, Su-5.49; Amazon, Bk-602.13; American Lawncare Inc., Se-1100.00; Angelo M. Ligouri, Fe-1618.50; Associated Supply Co. Inc., Su-Maint-317.39; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-106.49; Auburn Newspapers, Se-67.33; Austin Richardson, Reim-90.39; Avenue of Flags, Su-100.00; Baker & Taylor, Bk-451.21; Beard’s Salvage Inc., Su-42.00; Ben Adams, Reim-50.00; Black Hills Energy, Ut-88.16; Blane, Canada LTD, Fe-475.00; Board of Public Works, Ut-566.86; Bohl Plumbing & Heating Inc., Su-55.94; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-175.15; Cowan Water Conditioning, Su-30.00; Diamond Vogel Paints, Su-778.78; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-125.39; Electric Pump, Equip-4405.23; Filter Care, Su-Se-51.53; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-Equip-7717.23; Frank Critser, Reim-294.39; Glenn’s Corner Market, Su-155.00; Grimms Gardens, Su-Se-268.94; Heather Koeneke, Reim-30.00; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-145.00; Lynch’s Hardware & Gifts, Su-847.26; Mary Kruger, Reim-18.00; Menards, Su-32.98; Michael Todd & Co. Inc., Su-241.71; NE Law Enforcement Training Center, Ex-90.00; Nemaha County, Reim-1403.75; OCLC, Se-44.89; Orscheln, Su-1230.21; Pamida Inc., Su-61.42; Petersen Auto Repair, Su-250.94; Postmaster, Su-88.00; Random House Inc., Bk-293.59; Sack Lumber Co., Su-695.99; Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP, Fe-72.00; Stutheit Implement Co., Su-115.00; The Auburn Sport Shop, Su-210.00; The Cleaners, Se-24.00; Tri State Office Products, Su-186.14; U Save Pharmacy, Su-6.39; Website Consultant, Se-2400.00; Windstream, Ut-55.91.
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.
With five Council Members (Erickson, Billings, Bishop, Clark, and Critser) voting in favor and one Council Member (Holtzman) voting in opposition, Council approved the claims which have not been previously approved by motion or resolution and ratified the ordinary and necessary expenses allowed and in accordance with Resolution No. 7-11 that was approved February 28, 2011.
There weren’t any requests to attend meetings or trainings.
The City Council confirmed the appointment of Chris Erickson to the Budget/Finance
Council Committee and Mitch Bishop to the Street Dept. Council Committee and KAB.  The
City Council also confirmed the appointment of Shawn Clark to the Parks/Pool Committee and
Jeff Rowell to the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department.

The request by American Legion Post 23 for a Special Designated Liquor License on July 15, 2011 for a beer garden at 909 I Street was approved.
The request by American Legion Post for a Special Designated Liquor License on July 16, 2011 for a beer garden and concert event at the Nemaha County Fair Ball Field was presented, public comment was heard and discussion was held. A motion to table action failed after Mayor Kudrna broke a tie vote by voting no.  The vote to table was as follows:  Voting Yea (Bishop, Critser, Holtzman) and Voting Nay (Clark, Erickson, Billings and Mayor Kudrna).  With four Council Members (Clark, Critser, Billings, and Bishop) voting in favor and two Council Members (Erickson and Holtzman) voting in opposition, the request by American Legion Post for a Special Designated Liquor License on July 16, 2011 for a beer garden and concert event at the Nemaha County Fair Ball Field was then approved.
The request by Rachelle Emshoff/Hickory Road BBQ for a Special Designated Liquor License on June 11, 2011 for a beer garden/dance/fundraiser event to be held behind the restaurant and into the city hall parking lot area for the fire department’s 100th anniversary was approved.  The City Council also approved the request on the alternate band location at the Fire Hall.   
The request by Rachelle Emshoff/Hickory Road BBQ for a Special Designated Liquor License on July 8, 2011 for a beer garden and dance to be held behind the restaurant and into the city hall parking lot area was approved.
The City Council authorized the chief elected official to execute all necessary documents for 10-DTR-105 Phase 2 Downtown Revitalization Grant Program Contract between NeDED & City by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 9-11.
The City Council authorized the chief elected Official to execute the General Administration Contract between SENDD & City of Auburn for 10-DTR-105 CDBG – Downtown Revitalization Phase II by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 10-11.
CDBG #09-HO-6047 “Citywide” Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Drawdown #14 and the related claims were approved.
NSP Grant #095-ND-38 Demolition project Drawdown #10 Final and the related claims were approved.
The passage and adoption of Resolution No. 11-11 approved the report of unpaid sewer accounts and authorized that said items be certified to the Nemaha County Clerk and filed as liens.
The passage and adoption of Resolution No. 12-11 approved the report of unpaid water accounts and authorized that said items be certified to the Nemaha County Clerk and filed as liens.  
With five Council Members (Billings, Bishop, Clark, Critser, and Holtzman) voting in favor and one Council Member (Erickson) voting in opposition, the bid of Meyer Earp for a 2011 Chevrolet Caprice was approved to be paid from the Police Department budget with the amount not to exceed $31,395.
The passage and adoption of Resolution No. 13-11 allows the City to back a $25,000 CRA loan needed to start the west Auburn project.
The City Council tabled action on the proposed ordinances to update the City’s Code of Ordinances.
No action was taken on the proposed ordinance regarding raising Black Hills Energy’s franchise fee to the City of Auburn to the equivalent of 3% of gross sales or the proposed ordinance regarding raising the Board of Public Works revenue payment to 5% gross electric sales or the equivalent thereof.
Reports were given by the following department heads:  street department, library, fire department, police department and City Treasurer.  Written financial reports were given on the
sales tax receipts, investments, operating expenditures in April 2011 compared to April 2010, and a report of services provided by the Board of Public Works.
The following committees provided reports:  Street, Keep Auburn Beautiful, Budget/Finance, Economic Development, Safety Committee, Building Committee, Legislative and Garbage Collection.  A written financial report was provided by the Auburn Community Redevelopment Authority.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
J. Scott Kudrna
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.  
Herald - July 7




City Council Proceedings
June 14, 2011
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 June 14, 2011 at 6:00 o’clock P.M. in Emergency Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Kudrna.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Bishop, Clark, Critser.  Absent:  Erickson, Holtzman.
Mayor Kudrna announced that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of the Chambers by the entrance door.
Mayor Kudrna announced the purpose of the emergency meeting was for the Council to consider a Resolution acknowledging that the city accepts the duties set out in Nebraska Revised Statute §39-1359(2), for the temporary use of the State Highways, US Hwy 75 and US Hwy 136, for the holding of a Special Event Designation with the Nebraska Department of Roads for the parade held in conjunction with the Nemaha County Fair on July 15, 2011 Neb.Rev.Stat. §39-1359 requires a formal official governing body acknowledgement and 30 days advance notice to the NDOR for temporary use of the state highway system for a special event and this emergency meeting was called to comply with statutory notice requirements.
Kris Baker, Police Chief, explained the revised requirements for requesting temporary use of the state highway system for special events, such as parades, and the need for a 30-day notice of said event to the Nebraska Department of Roads.
Angelo Ligouri, City Attorney, explained the city code section regarding emergency meetings, and why the need for an emergency meeting was in order to meet the requirements of LB 589 which recently modified Neb. Rev. Stat. §39-1359.
Following discussion, Resolution No. 14-11 accepting the duties set out in Nebraska Revised Statute §39-1359(2) for the temporary use of the State Highway, US Hwy 75 and Hwy 136 for the holding of a Special Event Designated permit for the Nemaha County Fair parade was adopted.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Denise Eggers
Deputy City Clerk
Scott Kudrna
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at the City Hall.
Herald - 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 $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




Public Notice
Request for Proposals for Professional Consulting Services
BRO-7064(19) Brock Northwest
Control # 13024
Proposals will be received by the office of the County Clerk of Nemaha County, Nebraska until July 12, 2011 for providing professional services for the Preliminary Engineering and NEPA document preparation for a bridge replacement.  Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened to sender.  Proposals must be based on the County of Nemaha, NE Request for Proposals.  Contact Joyce Oakley, Nemaha County Clerk 402-274-4213 for proposal packet and further information.
The chosen consultant will be required to comply with the County of Nemaha, Nebraska insurance requirements.
Proposals will be evaluated based upon professional qualifications, technical competence for this type of work, past performance, ability to complete work in the required time, and familiarity with Nemaha county infrastructure and this project.  
Proposals shall remain firm for a period of 60 days after the proposal due date.  The county of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to refuse any or all proposals and to waive technicalities in order to accept proposals that may be in the best interest of the county of Nemaha, Nebraska, at its sole discretion.
Dated this 22nd day of June, 2011.
Joyce Oakley
Responsible Charge for
County of Nemaha, NE
Herald - June 23, 30, July 7