Public Notice
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska will receive sealed bids at the Nemaha County Clerks Office, 1824 N Street, Ste 201, Auburn NE until 9:00 a.m. on the 9th day of November, 2011 for a “2003 or newer, ¾ ton, 4x4, 100,000 miles or less pickup”.
Receipt of bids will close at 9:00 a.m. on November 9, 2011 and immediately thereafter such bids shall be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders.
No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving bids.
The Nemaha County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities in bids received.  Award of the Contract will be in accordance with the County Purchasing Act’s competitive bidding considerations as set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-3110 to 23-3114, and the Nemaha County Board of Commissioners will, at its discretion, award the contract on the basis of the lowest responsible bid received.  Nemaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - October 20, 27




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Gary L. Long, Deceased
Estate No. PR11-29
Notice is hereby given that on October 5, 2011, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Joni M. Long whose address is 911 South 11th Street #25, Lincoln, NE 68508 and Deanna K. Long, whose address is 2647 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503, were informally appointed by the Registrar as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate.
Creditors of the Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before December 13, 2011 or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Thomas E. Ferneau, #11274
916 Central Avenue
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-5009
Herald - October 13, 20, 27




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of ESTHER N. OSBORNE, Deceased
Estate No. PR11-27
Notice is hereby given that on October 4, 2011, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Tommy E. Osborne whose address is 716 15th 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 December 13, 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 - October 13, 20, 27




NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TMF Investments, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 64088 731 Rd., Auburn, Nebraska, 68305. The general nature of its business is to engage in and to do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska, including owning, improving and leasing real estate, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the same extent as natural persons might or could do. The limited liability company time of commencement was on September 26, 2011, and will have perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with its Certificate of Organization, its Operating Agreement or the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Comapny Act. Its affairs shall be managed by its Members.
Terry Fulton, Member
64088 731 Rd.
Auburn, NE 68305
Herald - October 6, 13, 20




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Re: 6459.2137
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold be Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Sucessor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on November 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.:
Lot 7 and the South Half of Lot 8, Block 166, in Neal’s Addition to the Town of Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska
and
The North Half of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 166, in Neal’s Addition to the Town of Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska
commonly known as 921 7th St., Peru, NE.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, at the time of the sale, a personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $5,000.00, with the full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. (If the sale is held after 1:00 P.M., the deposit requirement remains the same, and the full purchase price, in certified funds, shall be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the following business day.) The purchasher shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
Camille R. Hawk,
Attorney at Law,
Successor Trustee.
By: Camille R. Hawk (#20395)
For Walentine, O’Toole,
McQuillan & Gordon
11240 Davenport Street
P.O., Box 540125
Omaha, NE  68154
(402) 330-6300
Herald - Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Re: 6459.1941
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold by Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on November 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Three (3) and running thence North along the West line of Lot Two (2) for 6.0 feet; thence Easterly for 55.0 feet to a point located 4.0 feet North of the South line of the said Lot Two (2); thence Easterly for 80.10 feet to the Northeast corner of the said Lot Three (3); thence South for 60.0 feet along the East line of Block 207 to a point located 12.0 feet South of the Southeast corner of the said Lot Three (3); thence West and parallel to the South line of the said Lot Three (3) for 80.0 feet; thence North 12.0 feet to the South line of the said Lot Three (3); thence West for 55.5 feet to the Southwest corner of the said Lot Three (3) for 48.0 feet to the point of beginning, all in Block 207, Neal’s Addition to Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
commonly known as 1208 6th St., Peru, NE.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, at the time of the sale, a personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $5,000.00, with the full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. (If the sale is held after 1:00 P.M., the deposit requirement remains the same, and the full purchase price, in certified funds, shall be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the following business day.) The purchaser shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee.
By: Camille R. Hawk (#20395)
For: Walentine, O’Toole, McQuillan & Gordon
11240 Davenport Street
P.O. Box 540125
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-6300
Herald - Sept. 26, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27




Notice of Trustee`s Sale
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on 10/31/2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305:
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7), TOWNSHIP FIVE (5), RANGE THIRTEEN (13), EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., IN NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE CENTERLINE OF MULBERRY STREET OF THE VILLAGE OF JOHNSON, NEBRASKA, EXTENDED SOUTH, INTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION SEVEN (7), TOWNSHIP FIVE (5), RANGE THIRTEEN (13), THENCE NORTH 523 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST 183 FEET, THENCE NORTH 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 183 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT TWO (2), BLOCK ONE (1), SOUTHSIDE ADDITION TO JOHNSON, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
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 deed 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: Erika Knapstein, Trustee, NSBA# 24088
Kozeny & McCubbin, LC
12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 991-0255
First Publication 09/22/2011, final 10/20/2011
Published in the Nemaha County Herald
K&M Filename: NICBRNO9    
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN FROM YOU   WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Herald - Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20




Official Minutes
Regular Meeting
Board of Education, Dist. #29
October 10, 2011
The Board of Education of School District #29 of Nemaha County met on October 10, 2011 at Julian Town Hall for the purpose of conducting the regular board meeting.    Notice of the meeting was duly published in the Auburn Newspapers.
President Stephen Kennedy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Roll call of members present were: Hemmingsen, Zaruba, Kennedy, Oestmann and Kernes Krause.
Motion by Zaruba and second byHemmingsen to approve the consent agenda that includes the minutes of the 9-12-11 regular meeting and 9-12-11 special hearings.  Roll call vote:  Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Visitors included: David Swanson and the Administrators.
Motion by Zaruba and second by Oestmann that Barb Billesbach be excused from the meeting.  Roll call vote:  Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Hemmingsen that the Board approves the monthly claims in all funds as presented.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Payable To    Amount
ACDA    95.00
Amazon    375.38
American Band Acc    69.90
Americom     320.00
American Recycling     566.00
AmSan    6,566.40
Apple Computers    1,413.00
Arden A. Nitz    526.12
Around Clock Security    3,900.00
ASHA    250.00
Auburn Sport Shop    67.00
Auburn Chamber Of Comm    16.00
Auburn Family Health     35.00
Auburn Newspaper    737.10
Blue Cross/Blue Shield    96,563.60
Bohl Plumbing     37.28
Board Of Public Works    23,564.02
Bulldog Auto Parts    72.50
“ByteSpeed, LLC”    100.00
Calloway House Inc    72.94
Capital Sanitary Supply    655.83
Tami Caples    6.93
Casey’s     486.57
CDW Government    393.25
Cenex    7,050.13
Wayne Chase    53.62
Comstock Plumbing     985.20
Continental Research     360.70
Custom Arrangements    155.00
Dakota Leasing Co.    3,062.01
Darnell Glass Co.    3,523.10
Dist. 29 Empl Ben Fund    680.35
Dist 29 Gen Fund Misc.     1,723.17
Dist. 29 Lunch Fund    659.69
Enabling Devices    91.95
Esu #4    4,135.00
ESU #6    394.12
ESU #16    100.00
Esu #4    4,118.00
Farmers Union Coop     221.27
FBLA-PBL NLC Registr    120.00
Fire Protection Serv    639.00
Flower Shoppe    23.50
Frey Scientific     44.88
Gilbert Service    1,111.68
Glenn’s Corner Market    135.17
Vernon Golladay    580.25
Goodwin Tucker Group    361.36
GovConnection, Inc.    293.66
Grainger    159.20
Great Plains Safety     190.00
Guardian    459.71
Harding & Shultz P.C..    52.00
The Harry A. Koch Co.    405.00
Haug Communications    673.00
Heavy Duty Bus Parts    77.97
Hire Right Solutions,    108.60
HOBY    150.00
Holiday Inn - Kearney    83.95
Houghton Mifflin     566.94
Huskerland Prep     69.00
ID ville    118.15
Janel Janssen    73.74
Johnstone Supply    78.69
Kathy Jones    32.45
Kiner Supply Company    109.82
Amy Kroll    260.86
Kristin Kudrna    236.50
Lincoln High Theatre    100.00
Macmillan McGraw-Hill    657.33
Mary Malcolm    4,445.25
Marc    1,633.10
Marina Inn    79.00
Martins Flag Co.    82.34
Matheson-Linweld    52.00
McDonald and Associates    73.45
Meyer - Earp Chevrolet    201.90
Midwest Office Autom    216.00
NASB    55.00
National Insurance Serv    1,656.44
Natural High    55.02
NCSA    195.00
Nebraska Central Equip    678.26
Nebraska Safety Center    150.00
NMEA    175.00
Ok Tire    42.50
O’Keefe Elevator Co    745.37
Omaha World Herald    894.25
Oriental Trading Co.    67.99
ORSCHELN    55.61
Pamida    92.47
Patterson Medical    183.49
Reserve Account    1,000.00
P,G,H & G PC    493.50
Steve Petersen    115.18
Physical & Resp Therap    1,943.93
Matt Pollard    120.00
Andrea Powers    16.28
Quill    152.49
Quiznos    55.00
Rademacher Pest Control85.00
Ramada Inn-Kearney    159.98
L. Daniel Ranch    7.50
Region V     548.70
Kevin Reiman    104.20
Deb Reiman    1,750.00
Sack Lumber    886.48
School Specialty    1,509.05
Scott Vs Computer Serv    1,200.00
Security Services    35.00
Seminole Energy Servc.    641.65
Shell Fleet Plus    367.69
Special Effects Supply     69.54
TAESE/USU    400.00
Teacher Direct    122.40
Teaching Strategies    606.90
Triarco Arts & Crafts    52.68
US TelePunch    70.72
Scott Vanderboegh    128.99
Verizon Wireless    370.38
Voss Lighting    294.96
Kevin Walker    793.10
West Music    235.50
Wilson Electric    70.15
Windstream    1,396.30
Woodburn Press    107.80
Total Payments    199,916.03
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Zaruba that the monthly financial reports be approved as presented.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Oestmann that the Board authorizes Gina Long to instruct Carson National Bank with regards to authorizing accounts, to make deposits, to get cash and to sign checks on the district’s accounts.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Zaruba that the Board appoint Barb Billesbach for NASB’s delegate assembly.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Kernes Krause that the Board approve the Proclamation on American Education Week as presented.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Hemmingsen and second by Oestmann that the Board approve the Proclamation on Red Ribbon Week as presented.  Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Zaruba that the Board approve the revised safety plan. Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Kernes Krause and second by Hemmingsen that the Board approve new Policy 4024-Wage and Deduction Information, and 4003-Anti Discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation as presented. Roll call vote: Zaruba (yes), Kennedy (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (yes) and Hemmingsen (yes).  Motion carried 5-0.
President Stephen Kennedy adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held on November 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Schools Central Office, 1713 J St.,  Auburn, NE. The agenda for the regular school board meeting shall be kept continuously current and shall be readily available for public inspection at the superintendent’s office during normal business hours.  All items on the board agenda are subject to discussion and/or board action.  The board may enter closed session regarding any item on the agenda, which is permitted by Nebraska Statute.
Stephen Kennedy, President
Kevin Reiman, Secretary
Board of Education, Dist. 29
Nemaha County
Herald - Oct. 20




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given by Planning Commission of the City of Auburn, Nebraska, that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on November 8, 2011, at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, Nebraska.  The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment prior to the Planning Commission’s review and recommendations regarding declaration of an area of the City of Auburn as blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law.
The property which is the subject of this notice and of the public hearing is described as follows:
In the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, beginning at the southeast corner of parcel 640088139, proceed east along the north side of Highway 136 to the southwest corner of parcel 640035299; then south to the south side of right of way of Highway 136 opposite southwest corner of parcel 640035299; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640079369; then south to the southeast corner of parcel 640091431; then west to the northwest corner of parcel 640074553; then south to the southwest corner of parcel 640074553; then west along the south side of parcel 640102913 to a point even with the extended west side of parcel 640074391; then south across 17th street to the northwest corner of parcel 640074391; then south to the southwest corner of parcel 640074391; then south along the extended west property line of parcel 640074391 to a point even with the extended south side of the original south line of Lot 4 of Terrace Heights 1st Addition; then east along the extended south side of the original south line of Lot 4 of Terrace Heights 1st Addition to the southwest corner of the original Lot 4 of Terrace Heights 1st Addition and the west side of parcel 640074332; then south to the southwest corner of parcel 640074502; then east to the southeast corner of parcel 640074502; then east on the extended line of the south property line of parcel 640074502 across “U” Street to a point even with the extended west side of parcel 640103189; then north to the southwest corner of parcel 640103189; then east to the southeast corner of parcel 640103189; then south to the northwest corner of parcel 640053300; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640053300; then south to the southeast corner of parcel 640053319; then south on the extended east side of parcel 640053319 to the centerline of 22nd Street; then west along the centerline of 22nd Street to a point at the intersection of the centerline of 22nd Street and the extended west line of the parcel 640053319; then south on the east line of parcel 640026842 to the southeast corner of parcel 640026842; then west to the southwest corner of 640026842; then south to the northwest corner of parcel 640035280; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640035280; then north to the northwest corner of parcel 640026869; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640026869; then south to the southeast corner of parcel 640026869; then south along the extended east line of parcel 640026869 to its intersection with the south right of way of County Road 728, then west on the south right of way line of County Road 728 to the intersection of the south right of way line of County Road 728 with the west right of way line of County Road 628, then north along the west right of way line of County Road 628 to the southeast corner of parcel 640088139, also known as the point of beginning.

The boundary description set forth above includes the following legally-described parcels:
South one hundred fifty six point seven feet (S156.70) of lots one (1) & two (2) of block two (2), North two hundred and twenty two point four feet (N222.4’) of lots three (3) & four (4) of block three (3), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
North two hundred seventy two point six feet (N272.6’) of the west one hundred sixty four point four feet (W164.4’) of lots one (1) & two (2) of block one (1), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
North five hundred twenty seven point three (N527.3’) of the west one hundred seventy eight feet (W178’) of block 2, Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Lots three (3), four (4), and five (5), south twenty point four (S20.4’) of lot one (1), east thirty five point six feet (E35.6’) and the south twenty point four (S20.4’) of the west sixty four point four feet (W64.4’) of lot two (2) of block 1
North five hundred and seven point three feet (N507.3’) of the east two hundred thirty nine feet (E239’) of block two (2), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Lots six (6) through lot twenty three (23) of block one (1), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Willard Kuhlmann Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Kevin Kuhlmann Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Tri County Builders Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640073123, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026834, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640035280, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640035280, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026850, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640053416, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026869, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026842, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Jaro First Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Davison Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Harmony Homes Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
lots five (5), Six (6) and Seven (7), south three hundred thirty three point six feet (S333.6’) of lots three (3) and four (4) of block three, sunset Acres to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
ll interested parties shall be afforded at such public hearing a reasonable opportunity to express their views regarding the blight and substandard declaration.
Sherry Heskett, City Clerk
Herald - Oct. 20, 27

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, October 26, 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 www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - Oct. 20




MINUTES BOARD OF
EDUCATIONAL UNIT #4
OCTOBER 10, 2011
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2011, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit 4 in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the month of October:
General Fund    57,893.19
Payroll    $337,840.31
NCECBVI    $30,517.07
Federal Programs    $50,268.07
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, November 14, 2011, at 5:15 p.m. in the conference room at the office of Educational Service Unit 4, 919 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. The Region 4 Preschool Planning Team will meet on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at the ESU 4 Learning Center, 1109 R Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Agendas for both meetings, kept current, are readily available for public inspection at the office of the Administrator during normal business hours.
Herald - Oct. 20




minutes of the nemaha county board of
equalization meeting
october 12, 2011
Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on October 12, 2011 Commissioners Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE. Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on October 6, 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.  Roll call: Commissioner District 1 Bob Hutton, Commissioner District 2 Dennis Wittmann, Commissioner District 3 Marvin Bohling, Deputy County Clerk Diane Johnson.  Also present: 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 Bohling, seconded by Hutton to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.  
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve the September 28, 2011 minutes as presented with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Assessor Smith presented tax list correction #1109-20, Della Sohnholz, Department of Revenue advising Homestead Exemption was removed due to her 2009 income exceeding Statuatory Limit.  Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to approve tax list correction for Della Sohnholz in the amount of $1,088.94.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohing, aye.
Motion by Hutton, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-39 to set the 2011 levies.  Roll call vote:  Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye.
With no further business to come before the Board of Equalization motion by Bohling, seconded by Hutton to adjourn the Board of Equalization meeting at 11:05 a.m.  Roll call vote:  Hutton, aye; Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Dennis Wittmann
Chairman Board of Equalization
I, Diane Johnson, the undersigned Deputy 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.
Diane Johnson
Deputy County Clerk
Herald - Oct. 20



PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEMAHA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2001
County Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska met on October 12, 2011, Commissioner’s Chambers, Nemaha County Courthouse, Auburn NE for a regular scheduled meeting.  Notice of meeting published in the Nemaha County Herald on October 6, 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 Deputy County Clerk Diane Johnson.
Chairman Hutton noted the posting of the Open Meeting Poster and the availability of the Open Meeting Handouts to the public.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve the September 28, 2011 regular scheduled meeting minutes with no corrections.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the claims for payment as presented by the  Deputy County Clerk and authorized for payment by the Board of Commissioners.  Roll call vote: Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to approve the bid from Lavigne Construction Inc for materials and labor to install expanded metal screens over the new Amana Heat Pumps to protect from possible damage.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Marvin Palmer NWCA Superintendent & NWCA Board Members – Advertising for NWCA Superintendent’s position.  Present NWCA Superintendent Marvin Palmer, Board Members Chuck Hines, Phil Walker, and Mark DeBuhr.  The Board decided to not advertise for NWCA Superintendent’s position at this time.
City of Auburn, Mayor Scott Kudrna, Chief of Police Kris Baker, Councilperson Frank Critser – discussion of Agreement with the city of Auburn for Leasing office space, dispatching services, incarceration of certain individuals, teletype fees, photocopies, and other services.  Present Nemaha County Sheriff Brent Lottman,
Chief of Police Kris Baker, City of Auburn Mayor Scott Kudrna, and Auburn councilperson Frank Critser.  
Discuss future options available to the City of Auburn concerning rent & dispatch agreement.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to approve Omaha Public Power District application #160 – Proposed install CTP & single phase underground crossing, 1 mile S & 3.5 miles W of Johnson (Craig Rieken).  Roll call vote:.Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
Appointment of Amber Ryan to the Extension Board At Large position, to expire December 31, 2013  (unexpired term of April Aufenkamp)  Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to appoint Amber Ryan to the Extension Board At Large position, to expire December 31, 2013.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Appointment of Loren Covington or Chuck Chase to Extension Board District 1 position term to expire December 31, 2011.  Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to appoint Loren Covington to Extension Board District 1 position term to expire December 31, 2011.  Roll call vote:  Bohling, aye; Wittmann, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling to adopt Resolution 2011-38 Program Agreement for ER-3675(7) Brock North Bridge Repair CN 13145.  Roll call vote: Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye; Hutton, aye.
Motion by Bohling, seconded by Wittmann to adopt Resolution 2011-40  Designating Joyce Oakley, Responsible Charge for Nemaha County for ER-3675(7) Brock North Bridge Repair CN 13145.
Board sine die at 11:00 a.m. to meet as Board of Equalization.
Board Reconvened at 11:06 a.m. to meet as Board of Commissioners.
Motion by Wittmann, seconded by Bohling toadvertise for bids for 2003 or newer, ¾ ton, 4x4 Pickup with 100,000 miles or less for District #3 Road Department.  Roll call vote:.Hutton, aye; Wittmann, aye; Bohling, aye.
The following claims were approved for payment by the Board of Commissioners and authorize the Deputy County Clerk for payment:
General
Salaries    $31,654.72
Action Tech, se    589.99
American Recycling, se    1,466.50
Ameritas Life, ret    4,755.73
AS Central Finance, se    448.00
Aub Newspaper, pub    1,037.95
Black Hills, ref    2,584.56
Bd Public Works, ut    4,017.06
Bob Barker Co, su    574.50
Bohlken, Larry, pr se     24.00
Boring, Walt, reimb    96.30
Capital Bus, ma ag, eq    2,499.00
Carson Nat’l Bank, rt    25.00
Caseys General, fu    857.00
Consolidated Man, me    120.50
Constellation, ut    35.13
Continental Res, su    330.01
Cornerstone, su    1,988.44
Credit Manage, garn    110.00
Culligan, su    43.35
Darnell Glass, se    144.75
Dell Marketing, su    695.65
Douglas Co Sheriff, se    23.27
Duncan, Jerri, pr se    69.24
Fankhauser, cont    4,266.63
Farmers Coop, fu    2,183.20
Gauchat, Daryl, trng    50.00
Glock Professional, reg    195.00
Hamilton, Teresa, trng    50.00
Hamm, Norman,wit fe,mi    119.90
Jones MD, JW, me se    920.00
Kathleen Laughlin, garn    207.00
Kruger, Mary, mi    22.20
Lancaster Co Sheriff, se    20.95
Lesoing, Gary, mi    136.53
Long, Daryl, trng    50.00
Looseleaf Law, su    45.80
Lynch’s Hardware, su    8.16
Martin, V Marie, cont    1,938.54
Microfilm Image, se    123.00
Mid-American, su    1,078.40
MIPS Inc, sftwr    1,177.97
Modern Methods, cont    532.66
Morris, Merle, su    35.00
NACO, du    400.00
NE Co Court Assoc, du    25.00
NE Public Hlth, bl al    252.00
Needles I, bldg re    544.50
Nem Co Ch Suppt, se    180.53
Nem Co Clerk, hra    1,960.54
Nem Co Clk Dist Ct, fe    311.00
Nem Co Court, fe    299.75
Nem Co Sheriff, fe    1,303.73
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    8,905.71
Nutsch-Fulton, K, mi    32.99
OPPD, ut    53.79
Paper Tiger, se    35.00
Public Agency, reg    495.00
Quality Inn, ldg    128.00
Quill, su    118.64
Radiology Assoc, me se    220.00
Raymonds Elect, bldg re    131.22
Red Willow Sheriff, se    65.25
Region V Serv, se    3,225.25
Reich, Joyce, mi    177.60
Richardson Co, se    57.06
Rieger, Rachel, bd pr    2,595.60
Rodriguez, J, wit fe, mi    95.48
Sack Lumber, su    48.14
Sarpy Co Sheriff, se    340.00
Sec State Rules Regs, su    20.00
Security Prod, su    482.00
Smith, Jana, mi, me    246.66
Sunmart, su    44.03
The Cleaners, se    383.00
The Hartford, annt    100.00
Tri-State Office, su    89.90
U-Save Pharm, me su    974.79
Vlach, Judy, trng    50.00
Vlach, Richard, trng    10.69
White, Dan, trng    50.00
Wittmann, Dennis, mi    209.91
Road
Salaries    $14,521.88
Ace Irrigation, su    18,134.00
American Recycle, se    59.00
Ameritas Life, ret    2,152.17
Beard’s Salvage, su    1,554.37
Bd Public Works,ut    428.61
Concrete Ind, conc    1,417.58
D&D Comm, su    499.99
Eggers Bros, su, pts    1,011.18
Farmers Coop, fu,oil    25,400.18
Hines, Charles, mi    4.44
Johnson Quik, ti re,pts    84.01
Martin Marietta, rk    15,151.76
Midwest Service, su    2,204.68
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    4,346.72
Nem Co Treasurer, fe    15.00
NMC Exchange, pts    1,345.37
Sack Lumber, su    113.02
Schneider OK, ti re    477.96
Speece Lewis, se    190.00
Village Nemaha, ut    68.25
Walker, Philip, mi    31.08
County Visitors
Aub Newspaper, pub    5.02
Kruger, Mary, mi    16.65
Drug Coalition
Salaries    $2,879.38
Ameritas Life, ret    378.95
Aub Chamber, me    36.00
Aub Newspaper, adv    150.00
Brock Bugle, adv    20.00
Glenn’s Corner, su    124.79
Nem Co Tax, ss, fwh    728.98
Osborne, Laura, mi    12.21
Quill, su    99.99
The Aim Institute, se    1,000.00
Whisler, Kayleigh, mi    11.10
911 Enhanced Wireless
Action Tech, se    78.73
911 Emergency Service
Action Tech, se    75.65
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;  hra, health reimbursement account; la, labor; me se, medical service; me su, medical supply; mi, mileage; pts, parts; pstg, postage; pub, publication; reg, registration; ret, retirement; se, service; su, supplies; ut, utilities.
With no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, motion by Wittman, seconded by Bohling to adjourn at 12:00 p.m.
Bob Hutton
Chairman, Board of Commissioners
I, Diane Johnson, the undersigned Deputy 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.
Diane Johnson
Deputy County Clerk
Herald - Oct. 20                



MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PERU, NEBRASKA ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Council Members: Jay Moran, Judie Douglas, Ken Hastings and Joe Whisler.  Mayor Lesley Ryan was absent.  Upon roll call by the City Clerk, a quorum was declared.   Other members of the public were also present.
Council President Whisler called the meeting to order and informed the public of the location of the posting of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
The Council reviewed the minutes from the August 8, 2011 Council Meeting.  Council Member Hastings made motion to accept the minutes as written.  Council Member Douglas seconded the motion for acceptance.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
The City Clerk reported the June 2011 sales tax deposit was $1,953.37.  Correspondence was received from the City Clerk, Utility Service, Nestor & Mercure, Oak River Insurance, Olsson & Associates, and Control Services.
The monthly claims were reviewed.   Council Member Moran asked if we should wait to be paid by the insurance for the electrical claim at the water plant before paying Control Services. Brief discussion followed.  Council Member Hastings made motion to accept the claims as presented.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” Whisler, Hastings and Douglas.  “ABSTAIN” Moran.   Motion: Carried.  August claims paid are as follows:
OPPD-$2,138.51(gen,sts,p&r,fr);  Windstream-$260.18(gen,fr,rur fr); Black Hills Energy-$59.92 (gen,fr); AT&T-$162.42(gen); OCE-$23.76(gen); The Cleaners-$36.00(gen); Casey’s-$860.69 (sts,rur fr,); Peggy Kuser, CPA-$625.00(gen); PeopleService-$7,707.00(wtr); Auburn Newspapers-$426.66(gen,sts); American Recycling-$2,085.00(sts,gen); Pitney Bowes-$107.99(gen); Decker’s Food Ctr-$8.49(gen); JEO-$2,500.00(sts); Orscheln-$153.04(sts); Moran Bros. Excavating-$2,840.00(sts); Sack Lumber-$672.00(sts); Van Diest Supply-$988.50(sts); Stutheit Implement-$152.34(sts); Control Services, Inc.-$18,751.75(wtr); USA Bluebook-$825.94(wtr); Nebr. City Utilities-$369.25(swr); Midwest Business-$102.50(gen); HireRight-$25.00(gen); Rapid Graphics & Signs-$180.00(sts); Municipal Supply-$762.45(wtr); Leqgue of NE Municipalities-$286.00(gen); Nebr Dept of Rev-$25.00(gen); AFLAC-$121.82(gen); Allied Insurance-$200.00(gen); Miller Monroe Farrell-$4,947.00(gen); Feld Fire-$1,290.00(fr, rur fr); Bulldog Auto Parts-$129.10(fr, rur fr); Emergency Med Products-$641.91(res); Family Value Pharmacy-$160.20(res); Linweld-$31.18(res); Egger Bros.-$105.92(fr, rur fr); Petty Cash-$11.00(gen); Kristie Wemhoff-$13.00(gen); Hickory Road-$1,000(wtr)  
ABBREVIATIONS = General(gen), Streets(sts), Water(wtr), Sewer(swr), Parks & Rec(p&r), City Fire(fr), Rural Fire(rur fr), Rescue(res)
The August water report is available at City Hall for public inspection.
The City Clerk presented the Mayor’s report:  The maintenance workers have been monitoring the temporary compost site, shadowing PeopleService reading meters to prepare for when they take this duty over in October, closely following the regular duty sheet, began cleaning up a property at 6th & Kansas Street, continue to clear trees at 4th & California St. bridge, flushed out west water line hydrant, had repairs made to the JD mower, cleaned-up debris at the white goods site and thanked Brent Lottman and Tony Powell for assisting them with a burn at the temporary compost site.   
Council Member Douglas asked if the maintenance workers were spraying the stumps after cutting trees from the bridge area at 4th & California St.  Council Member Moran assured her this was on his work order request.  The Clerk stated she would check with the maintenance workers.
Council Member Moran made motion to adopt Resolution #2011-04 to Authorize the Reimbursement of Funds Related to the 5th Street Project through the Future Issuance of General Obligation Bonds.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding a possible donation to be made towards the sandbagging appreciation dinner to be held on September 17th at the Trailhead.  Council Member Whisler made motion to donate $1,000.00 to the sandbagging appreciation dinner.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Hastings made motion to ratify the phone poll conducted on 8/17/11 to award work to Constructors Inc. to perform asphalt removal and 4” overlay on 6th Street from Washington to Nebraska and asphalt removal and repair at the intersection of 6th & Hoyt for $29,809.75.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Moran made motion to ratify the phone poll conducted on 8/18/11 to allow the Peru VFW to conduct a beer garden for a wedding reception on 9/24/11 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated: “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Hastings made motion to ratify the phone poll conducted on 9/6/11 to offer the Deputy Clerk position to Kristie Wemhoff and allow this phone poll to supercede the employment phone poll conducted on 9/1/11.  Motion was seconded by
Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Moran made motion to approve Peggy Kuser’s engagement letter for 2011-12.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Douglas.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Regarding ice block and doors at the fire barn, Council Member Moran asked if ice block was needed on the east side as well as the west side.  Fire Chief Brent Lottman said the east side is fine.  Moran asked what kind of doors Lottman had in mind. Lottman explained pre-hung doors at about $168.00 each and the fire department would install them.  Council Member Moran made motion to accept the request by the Peru VFD to install ice block on the west side of the fire hall roof and replace the walk-in doors at the fire hall.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Hastings.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
Council Member Douglas made motion to approve the request from Peru State College to close 5th Street from the AV Larson Building to Hoyt St. and reroute traffic for the Homecoming parade on September 24th at 10:00 a.m.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
After brief discussion, Council Member Hastings made motion to approve the liquor license for Allen Weible d/b/a/ Cotty’s Place.  Motion was seconded by Council Member Moran.  Vote indicated:  “AYE” All.  Motion: Carried.
No members of the public spoke during “public voice”.

ADJOURN
Joe Whisler, Council President
Attest:
Cindy L. Moran, City Clerk
(seal)
Herald - Oct. 20




Village of Brownville Town Board Meeting
October 10, 2011
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Chariman Martin Hayes.  Board members present:  Bob Sailors, Martin Hansen and clerk Kay Fish.  Absent:  Jay Tallmon and Paul Fish.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Sailors to approve the agenda as presented.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Sailors to approve the minutes as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Financial report was reviewed.  Hansen moved and Sailors seconded that the financial report be approved as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
Motion by Sailors, seconded by Hansen that the claims be paid as written.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  A request was made that the spreadsheet showing the claims be revised with one entry for salaries and overtime.
Village of Brownville Claims for September
General:
Salaries    $598.42
Peggy Kuser    $1,855.00
Casey Agency, Inc    $6,824.00
Paul Fish    $89.91
Tri State Office Products    $100.98
Ligouri Law Office    $268.98
Lynch Hardware    $13.52
The Auburn Newspaper    $134.66
The Cleaners    $16.00
U.S. Post Office    $44.00
Windstream    $143.09
BOPW    $192.42
Falls City Mercantile Co.    $139.38
Dan’s Lawn Care    $25.00
Street:
BOPW    $644.42
Tri State Contractors    $26,400.00
Tri State Contractors    $24,000.00
Tri State Contractors    $24,600.00
Tri State Contractors    $14,265.00
Sewer:
Salaries    $621.80
Brownville Development Co.             $1,550.00
Farmers Union Coop    $70.00
Midwest Labs    $124.06
NE Dept of Revenue    $104.80
Water:
Salaries    $373.80
BOPW    $20.00
Great Plains One Call    $2.02
DHHS    $16.00
Rural Water District    $1,120.50
NE Rural Water Association    $100.00
NE Dept of Revenue    $147.22
Riverside Park:
Martin Hansen    $45.36
Projects, Buildings and Equipment:
Hansen discussed the need for the Sewer CD to be cashed in.  He would like this item put on the November agenda.
Sailors asked how long the mold removal in the Town Hall bathrooms would take.
Hayes reported that work on the wood floor in the Town Hall will begin soon.
There will be a meeting with FEMA on October 11 at 2:30 pm for the board members.
Old Business:
Sailors had contacted the League of Municipalities about the preparing of the 2012 budget.  According to Statue 13-504 the village board shall prepare a proposed budget statement on forms prescribed and furnished by the auditor.  Sailors also stated that Hayes may have a conflict of interest in setting the budget since he is an employee of the Village.  Hayes stated that next year(2012) the board will have a meeting in August where the preliminary budget will be prepared and given to CPA Peggy Kuser.
Hansen said that his neighbors have complained to him about the shooting and loud noises in their area of town. The village clerk was asked to call the Nemaha County Sheriff ‘s office to see what the village can do in this matter.  After the recent street work a driveway approach had been raised and was causing a problem.  Hayes said he would fill it in with asphalt chips.  The street work for 2011 is completed.  The alleys and streets will be looked at in the spring of 2012 for repair in that year.
New Business:
The insurance packet was reviewed and accepted for the coverage period of 10/12/2011 to 10/12/2012.
Sailors would like the Fire Department to give the board a better accounting of their monetary needs.
Hansen wanted a clarification on the $1,935.61 tax revenue shown on the MFO distribution sheet for Brownville.  The MFO monies will be deposited in the All Purpose Account.
The board discussed the membership in the NE Rural Water Association.  Hansen moved and Sailors seconded that the Village renew the membership to the Association.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.
A thank you card was received from Wyatt Gauchat.
Adjournment:
Hansen made a motion to adjourn, Sailors seconded.  All yes votes.  Motion carried.  Adjournment at 7:20 pm.
Kay Fish,
Village clerk/treasurer
Herald - Oct. 20