NOTICE OF MEETING
The Cedar Knox Rural Water Project will hold its regular monthly Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, the 9th day of October, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District office located at 608 N. Robinson Ave., Hartington, NE. A current agenda is on file at the District office. This meeting is open to the public.
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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Cedar County Board of Adjustments will meet on Oct. 27, 2014, at 8:00 p.m. in the Cedar County Courthouse Annex Basement. This meeting is open to the public. An agenda is available at the County Clerk’s Office.
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NOTICE OF MEETING
The Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District will hold its regular monthly Board of Directors meeting on the 16th day of October, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. at Legends Restaurant, Newcastle, Nebraska. A current agenda is on file at the District Office. This meeting is open to the public.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Cedar-Knox Public Power District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. in the boardroom of the district.
A copy of the agenda is available in the office of the district.
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CEDAR COUNTY
COMMISSION
Minutes
September 9, 2014
The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 am and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Jerry Wiese, David McGregor and Terry Pinkelman answering roll call. Also present County Clerk David Dowling. Chairman McGregor stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection.
Motion was made by Pinkelman and seconded by Wiese to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Motion was made by Pinkelman and seconded by Wiese to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote.
Road Supt., Carla Schmidt presented an underground easement for district three approval. Schmidt then reviewed a sign audit report received from NIRMA. Chairman McGregor asked Carla to break the report down by district for each commissioner.
Dave Sudbeck, Zoning Administrator/Weed Supt., reported on a possible new residence in the county and stated he had nothing to report on weed control.
Motion by Pinkelman and seconded by McGregor to go into board of equalization. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Assessor Don Hoesing presented a list of parcels that valuation corrections were made. A protest on parcel 2662 was reviewed as presented by the land owner and was discussed with assessor Hoesing. Motion was made by McGregor to deny the protest and retain current value. Motion was seconded by Wiese and the motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Motion was then made by Pinkelman and seconded by McGregor to approve the following parcel numbers 64.02, 79.01, 179, 201, 230, 243, 322.03, 350.01, 355, 412, 506, 565, 601, 768.01, 772, 772.02, 900, 951, 951.01, 1042.01, 1067.01, 1078, 1085, 1124, 1130, 1205, 1216, 1250, 1269.01, 1269.04, 1280, 1304, 1308, 1430.15, 1436.03, 1454.01, 1561, 1566, 1574.21, 1582.13, 1585.12, 1595, 1656, 1657, 1746, 1759, 1764, 1774, 1803, 1894, 1924, 1936, 1942, 1978, 1983.01, 1987, 2024, 2067, 2138, 2155.01, 2155.02, 2168, 2173, 2198.01, 2290, 2295, 2298, 2309, 2320, 2351, 2358.01, 2393, 2397.01, 2404, 2410, 2414, 2425, 2427, 2430, 2431, 2433, 2461, 2474, 2477, 2543, 2618.01, 2620, 2627, 2629, 2636, 2650.01, 2669, 2674, 2675, 2676, 2680, 2681, 2682, 2704, 2741, 2741.01, 2761, 2805.01, 2809, 2814, 2830, 2845, 2846, 2871, 2879, 2883, 2883.01, 2884, 2908.01, 2919.01, 2921, 2921.01, 2935, 2938, 3004, 3028, 3028.01, 3028.02, 3031.02, 3046, 3047, 3055, 3070, 3076, 3083, 3089, 3099, 3139, 3173.01, 3184, 3213.01, 3252, 3308, 3311, 3372, 3386, 3564, 3603, 3630, 3647, 3649, 3651, 3663, 3668, 3675, 3679, 3696, 3697, 37919, 3733, 3734, 3739, 3743, 3747, 3755, 3755.01, 3798, 3838, 3839, 3854, 3901, 3902, 3934, 3936, 3939, 3939.01, 3965, 3986, 4015.01, 4016, 4037, 4061, 4081.01, 4082, 4104, 4121, 4141.01, 4145, 4170, 4174, 4080, 4193, 4240, 4240.01, 4250, 4 6386, 7366, 7570, 10139.01, 4294, 4351, 4359, and 5608. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Motion was made by Pinkelman and seconded by McGregor to adjourn as board of equalization and reconvene in regular session.
At 10 bids were opened from two vendors in the county to be purchased by district two for a service truck. District two commissioner stated he would like to review each bid and then made a motion was made by Wiese and seconded by McGregor to accept the bid from Peitz GMC to purchase the gas pickup as bid and will notify the successful bidder. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote.
David and Anna Marie Haselhorst met with the board to discuss a bridge project near their property. Carla Schmidt stated she had called the engineer and stated that the repair to replace the bridge would be very costly. The stated they would contact them before anything is done to the bridge replacement.
At 11 the budget hearing was opened as advertised. With no questions from the audience the hearing was closed and hearing was opened for setting the final tax request. With no questions on the tax request the hearing was closed.
Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Wiese to approve the budget for 2014-2015 and set the final tax request at $4,824,042.00. Motion carried with commissioners Wiese, McGregor and Pinkelman voting in favor of the motion.
With no further business or agenda items the following claims were approved for payment and the meeting was adjourned.
GENERAL FUND: Total Salaries 123,295.17; Aflac 1,129.44; Blue Cross-Blue Shield 39,855.40; IRS 10,960.17; Social Security, 18,459.18; First Concord Benefits Group LLC 1,582.50; Lincoln National Life Ins. Co. 606.61; Mass Mutual 1,820.00; Nationwide Retirement Solutions 50.00; Nebraska Child Support Payment Center 300.00; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue 3,728.96; Retirement Plans Div. of Ameritas 13,793.90; Washington Natl. Insurance Co. 57.75; Advanced Correctional, Healthcare 15.04; Angle, Murphy & Campbell Law 411.69; Art Kathol Appliance 182.82; Arts Garbage Service 146.06; Auto Hospital 25.00; Bomgaars 14.99; Carhart Lumber Co. 47.08; Cedar County Auto Parts Inc. 146.39; Cedar County Clerk of Dist. Court 87.36; Cedar County Court 219.00; Cedar County Court 24.97; Cedar County Sheriff 107.20; Cedar-Knox Public Power District 563.32; Central Valley Ag 25.78; Colonial Research Chemical Corp. 94.76; Consolitated Management Co. 143.75; Creative Services of New England 173.95; D & J Variety 90.83; Eakes Office Plus 801.40; Echo Group Inc. 436.98; Faith Regional Health Services 6,159.50; Feilmeier Electric 74.64; Floor Maintenance and Supply 250.42; Food Town 464.53; Darla Frank 22.37; Kevin Garvin 166.00; Great American Leasing Corp 77.00; Hansen Locksmithing Inc. 34.00; Hartelco 2,363.34; Hartelco 179.99; Hartington Ambulance Service 609.75; Nebraska Health & Human Services 186.00; Hometown Leasing 813.68; Don Hoesing 272.00; Holiday Inn 239.85; Home Depot 421.50; Jim Jansen 90.72; Jonathan Publishing 110.00; Ken’s Market 320.59; David D. Knoff 3,500.00; David Koch 910.00; Kruse True Value 541.75; Laurel Veterinary Clinic PC 84.00; Leland Miner Law Office 891.81; Lynn Peavey Company 90.90; Madison County Sheriff 18.50; Marine Corps Times 39.95; MIPS Inc. 2,891.82; Motorola 11,937.90; NE Nebr. Assoc. of County Officials 200.00; Nebr. Law Enforcement Training Center 95.00; Nebraska Public Power Dist. 3,133.38; Northeast Nebraska News Company 1,650.57; Peitz GMC Service Inc. 53.15; Pepsi Cola of Norfolk 6.25; Presto X 120.47; Quill Corp 58.15; Radec Construction Co. Inc. 1,331.00; Redfield & Company Inc. 1,151.47; Repco Marketing Inc. 42.25; Roger Schwartz 12.00; Security Shredding Services 52.50; State of Nebr- AS Central Services 448.00; State of Nebr-AS Central Services 15.00; Steffen Drug 436.79; Jackie Steffen 575.78; Talley 283.75; Tri-State Turf & Irrigation 145.05; US Cellular 318.28; Verizon Wireless 40.01; Veterans Information Service 55.00; Voyager Fleet Systems Inc. 2,895.,61; Voyager Fleet Systems Inc. 299.54; Western Office 213.83; Janet Wiechelman 121.80; Carol Wortmann 47.85.
ROAD FUND: Total Salaries 63,445.11; Aflac 556.27; IRS 4,824.18; Social Security 9,613.42; BCBS 28,990.12; First Concord Benefits Group LLC 100.00; Mass Mutual 20.00; Nationwide Retirement Solutions 50.00; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue 1,707.18; Retirement Plans Div. of Ameritas 6,823.05; Washington Natl Insurance Co 49.40; Appeara 105.67; Art Kathol Appliance 1,669.47; B’s Enterprises Inc. 30,759.00; Berner’s Service 3,530.88; Bomgaars 391.26; Butch’s Propane 398.48; Carlson Home & Auto 1,550.00; Cedar County Auto Parts Inc. 212.78; Cedar-Knox Public Power District 162.51; Century Link 103.54; City of Hartington 7.50; City of Laurel 67.56; Coleridge Welding Inc. 96.07; Concrete Materials 43,264.68; CRA Payment Center 1,075.15; Dinkels 472.75; Farmers Union Gas & Oil 7,925.50; Filter Care of Nebr. 188.30; Floral Designs 83.07; Folkers Bros Garage 1,311.59; Gary Backhaus Gravel 1,058.40; Gill Hauling Inc. 15.50; Great Plains Communications Inc. 179.09; Grossenburg Implement 3,243.01; Hansen Repair Inc. 2,236.36; Hartelco 237.20; Hefner Oil & Feed Co. 6,851.78; Higman Sand and Gravel 95,477.59; Jerry’s Service Inc. 8,212.42; Kardell’s Auto 15.00; Kellen & Streit Inc. 18,224.60; Kens Market 9.68; Kessler Repair 80.18; Kimball Midwest 96.13; Arnold Konken 14.00; Jerome Kuehn 11.00; Laurel Welding 368.19; Lazy T Tire & Implement 3,800.00; LG Pumping 1,361.70; Mainelli Wagner & Associates 4,257.88; Marks Machinery 260.30; Martin Marietta Materials 683.78; Medical Enterprises Inc. 93.00; Menford Electric LLC 92,28; Mike’s Electric 96.10; Nebraska Public Power Dist. 154.98;
NMC Exchange LLC 606.75; NMC Exchange LLC 1,458.21; Northeast Nebr. Telephone co. 65.66; Northeast Nebraska News Company 157.12; Peitz GMC Service Inc. 109.97; Plumbing & Electric Service Inc. 4,257.50; Pomps Tire Service Inc. 2,886.42; Randolph Farm Supply 1,656.30; Rath’s Mini Mart 326.79; Rowekamp Associates Inc. 133.00; S & S Construction 125.00; S & S Willers Inc. 2,486.41; Spencer Quarries Inc. 2,115.41; St. Helena Store 104.20; The Parts House Inc. 14.99; Tri-State Windshield repair 50.00; Urwiler Oil & Fertilizer 7,203.49; US Cellular 215.97; Village of Wynot 76.00; Voyager Fleet Systems Inc. 2,418.23; Wattier True Value 48.24; Wiechelman Repair, Inc. 108.74; Wynot Oil Company 6,951.28
CEDAR COUNTY TRANSIT FUND: Mary Kay Birger 308.84; Carol Bruning 600.00; Farmers union Gas & Oil 525.42; Karen Lammers 891.75; Mary Rose Pinkelman 1,759.00; Gerald Uhing 240.00; US Cellular 45.92.
E 911 WIRELESS FUND: Century Link 335.62; Hartelco 614.61
COURTHOUSE BOND FUND: Cedar County Treasurer 168.593.75.
ENHANCED 911 FUND: AT & T 17.24; Century Link 188.78; Eastern Nebraska Telephone 167.08; Great Plains Communications Inc. 183.72; Hartelco 544.28; MCI Comm Service 31.86; Midwest Card & ID Solutions 364.76; Northeast Nebr. Telephone co. 509.11; Tri-State Communications Inc. 1,988.00.
APPROVED
David McGregor,
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
David Dowling, County Clerk
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CEDAR COUNTY
COMMISSION
Minutes
September 23, 2014
The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 am and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Jerry Wiese, David McGregor and Terry Pinkelman answering roll call. Also present County Clerk David Dowling. Chairman McGregor stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection.
Motion was made by Wiese and seconded by Pinkelman to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Pinkelman to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote.
Road Supt., Carla Schmidt reported on a mine safety meeting and training that is scheduled to take place next month. The board decided to set up the training on the 18th of November this year with NIRMA and having Chad Engle for the instructor. Carla then stated plans are being worked up for some bridges for FEMA assistance. An interlocal agreement was reviewed as amended by County Attorney, George Hirschbach regarding the Laurel Ag Rex road. Keelan Holloway had informed the board that the City of Laurel is fine with the revision made by the county attorney. Motion was made by Wiese and seconded by McGregor to approve the agreement with Laurel on the road near the Ag Rex property in Laurel. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote.
John Thelen approached the board on an issue with a fence that was removed from the road right of way near his property. The fence was removed by the county because it was in violation of the law. The county attorney then explained the law regarding fence placement and the reasons the fence cannot be placed in the right of way. Thelen asked if he could get a two week easement to keep the fence and then he would get it taken out. The board agreed to the two week easement and then asked Thelen if would make a permanent change so the fence doesn’t get placed into the right of way next year. Thelen did not reply to the question. The board then stated the fence will not be allowed next year and will be removed if placed into the road right of way.
Wiese stated he attended a meeting on the Area on Aging and said things are going very good with that organization. Wiese then reported on the Region IV meeting stating the group is working on getting the Legislature to put some money into the organization.
With no further business or agenda items the meeting was declared adjourned.
APPROVED
David McGregor,
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
David Dowling, County Clerk
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HARTINGTON CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
September 8, 2014
The Hartington City Council met for their regular meeting and the budget public hearing on September 8, 2014 at the city hall beginning at 7:00 P.M. Notice of the time and place of the meeting and the public hearing was given in the advance notice by posting. Notice of time and place of the meeting and public hearing was communicated in the advance notice to the mayor and council.
Present were Mayor Peitz; Councilpersons Addison, Kruse, Christensen, and Bartling; Legal Adviser Pier; and city clerk ~ treasurer Lenzen.
Mayor Peitz opened the budget public hearing at 7:02 P.M. Mike Pommer, CPA, was present to review the budget and answer any questions. The total taxable value is $82,601,104. The property tax request is set at $477,025.00. Last year’s levy was 0.351391 and this year is 0.354848. The public hearing was closed at 8:10 P.M.
Mayor Peitz called the regular meeting to order at 7:11 P.M. followed by all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. He announced that the open meeting law poster was on the back wall of the council room and reminded all present to silence their cell phones.
A motion was made by Kruse and seconded by Christensen to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2014 meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Kruse – yes, Christensen – yes, Addison – yes, and Bartling – yes. Motion carried.
The following building permits were presented and reviewed. Lori Koch – storage shed and Rick Sudbeck – storage building and garage. Mr. Sudbeck may request a variance. A motion was made by Christensen and seconded by Bartling to approve the Koch permit and the Sudbeck permit as the set backs were described on the permit. A roll call vote was taken. Christensen – yes, Bartling – yes, Kruse – yes, and Addison – yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Peitz introduced Resolution 20140908 – setting the final tax request. The tax request has been set at $477,025.00. A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Christensen and seconded by Kruse. A roll call vote was taken. Christensen – yes, Kruse –yes, Bartling –yes, and Addison – yes. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 835 – vacating a street was explained by Legal Adviser Pier. A consent paper from one of the property owners adjacent to the street had not been returned, so no action could be taken. A motion to table the agenda item was made by Addison and seconded by Kruse. A roll call vote was taken. Addison – yes, Kruse – yes, Bartling – yes, and Christensen – yes. Motion carried.
Resolution 20140908 A – establishing fees for the operation and funding of the city cemetery was introduced by Mayor Peitz. Cemetery lots will be $250.00 per lot and interment fee will be $125.00.
A motion to adopt Resolution 20140908 A was made by Addison and seconded by Christensen. A roll call vote was taken. Addison – yes, Christensen –yes, Kruse – yes, and Bartling – yes. Motion carried.
The following Cedar County Sheriff report was given by Deputy Howell. Patrol hours were 406 and school traffic 9.25 hours. Calls of service were 6 EMS assists, 1 coroner call, 1 missing person, 2 accidents, 1 suspicious person, 2 criminal mischief, 2 animal complaints, and 2 parking complaints. Traffic stops were 6 verbal warnings, 11 written warnings, and 4 citations.
The following department reports were given.
PARK/POOL – Councilwoman Addison: Nothing on park/pool. A lady representing Passport Nebraska had stopped at her office and gave a compliment on a great community we have.
COMPLEX/AUDITORIUM – Councilman Kruse: The steps, platform and handicap ramp are complete at the auditorium, waiting for Wiechelman to complete the railings. Repairs to the complex railings are done.
FIRE/AMBULANCE – Councilman Christensen. Gave an update on the new fire hall. Plans are being done for an open house.
GENERAL – Mayor Peitz: Gave an update on the asphalt overlay street project.
Legal Adviser Pier had received a telephone call pertaining to shooting off fireworks after the homecoming football game of Cedar Catholic. He gave an overview of the State and City rules and regulations pertaining to fireworks.
Clerk Lenzen presented information pertaining to a fund raiser for Gene Haberer.
There were no public comments.
The following bills were presented for payment.
GENERAL: Foodtown 18.75, Cedar County News 167.28, EMC Insurance 7,316.38, Hartelco 327.60, Kennedy, Pier, Knoff & Loftus 1,309.25, Dan Kathol 61.30, Olsson & Asso. 1,214.81, Peitz 9.44, and US Cellular 39.23.
STREETS: Appeara 23.68, Bomgaars 286.04, Eisenbraun 421.40, Farmers Union 772.66, Folkers Bros. Garage 4.95, Grossenburg 1,039.39, Hartelco 75.00, Kruse 143.94, and US Cellular 47.53.
WATER: Farmers Union 98.00, Hartelco 50.56, Municipal Supply 193.83, One Call 16.23, Peitz 79.86, P & E 12,924.33and US Cellular 44.15.
SEWER: Hartelco 46.32, Kruse 7.54, Mike’s Electric 559.20, Northeast Ag Consulting 135.70, One Call 16.22, and P & E 98.34.
SANITATION: Bomgaars 7.61.
FIRE: Dearborn Life 103.20, Farmers Union 17.89, Hartelco 80.26, Mike’s Electric 176.97, Tri State Communication 1,266.00, and US Cellular 41.06.
POLICE: Cedar County Sheriff Dept 12,314.20.
AMBULANCE: EMP 150.97, Farmers Union 227.67, Folkers Bros. Garage 26.82, Peitz 368.58, and US Cellular 41.06.
CEMETERY: Cedar Knox Rural Water 36.00, and Farmers Union 123.61.
Recreation: Cedar County News 24.00, Hartington Shopper 335.00, Kruse 132.77, and P & E 269.30.
POOL: Bomgaars 19.99.
PARK: Bomgaars 208.64, Farmers Union 163.88, Grossenburg 88.08, Kruse 339.62, D. Kathol 73.82, Martin Glags 379.47, and NPPD 125.87.
COMPLEX: Bomgaars 193.64, Farmers Union 59.07, Hartelco 41.19, Kruse 175.97, Tri State Irr. 87.25, and Gary Backhaus Gravel 149.50.
LIBRARY: D & J 7.94, H. Flaugh 132.50, Hartelco 150.75, and Kruse 8.99.
CITY: D & J 54.37, and Patty Guy 90.00.
ECONOMIC DEV: C. Becker 59.94, Hartelco 52.47, and US Cellular 74.97.
TRANSFER STATION: Bomgaars 67.27, Farmers Union 539.00, Grossenburg 43.96, Hartelco 54.95, Jerrys 529.69, NE Dept. of Environmental Quality 500.00, and NE Dept. of Revenue 25.00.
A motion to approve payment of the bills except the Kruse bill was made by Addison and seconded by Christensen. A roll call vote was taken. Addison – yes, Christensen – yes, Kruse – yes, and Bartling – yes. Motion carried. A motion to pay the Kruse bill was made by Addison and seconded by Bartling. A roll call vote was taken. Addison – yes, Bartling – yes, and Christensen – yes. Motion carried
Kruse abstained. A motion to adjourn was made by Addison and seconded by Bartling. A roll call vote was taken. Addison – yes, Bartling – yes, Kruse – yes, and Christensen – yes. Motion carried. The next meeting has been scheduled for September 22, 2014. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Crystal Lenzen
City Clerk/Treasurer
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ORDINANCE NO. 835
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF
HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA
VACATING GOETZ STREET WEST OF ROBINSON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA.
WHEREAS, Steven L. Steffen, Jayne L. Steffen, Joshua Lee Climer and Candice K. Climer, are the owners of real estate abutting Goetz Street west of Robinson Avenue between Lots One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), Block Six (6) Felber Place Addition and Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11), and Twelve (12), Block One (1), Felber Place Addition to the City of Hartington, Nebraska, and have requested said street be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hartington, Nebraska, is the owner of Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6), Felber Place Addition to the City of Hartington, Nebraska, which real estate also abuts Goetz Street west of Robinson Avenue.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hartington, Nebraska:
1. It is the best interests of the City of Hartington, Nebraska to vacate Goetz Street west of Robinson Avenue between Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6), Block Six (6), Felber Place Addition and Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11), and Twelve (12), Block One (1), Felber Place Addition to the City of Hartington, Nebraska.
2. The City of Hartington, Nebraska reserves an easement over, upon and under said street for the purpose of maintaining, operating, repairing or renewing any and all utilities.
3. The abutting property owners have waived any claim against the City of Hartington, Nebraska for any special damages.
4. Goetz Street west of Robinson Avenue between Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6), Block Six (6), Felber Place Addition and Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11), and Twelve (12), Block One (1), Felber Place Addition to the City of Hartington, Nebraska, is hereby vacated subject to the reservation of an easement as aforestated and ownership of said street shall revert to the owners of the abutting real estate, one-half (1/2) on each side thereof.
5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication according to law.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014.
CITY OF HARTINGTON
Brad Peitz, Mayor
ATTEST: Crystal Lenzen
City Clerk
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WYNOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT 14-0101
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
BUDGET HEARING
September 15, 2014
A meeting of the Board of Education, Wynot Public Schools, Dist. 101, was called to order by the President, Neal Hochstein, on September 15, 2014 at 9:13 P.M. The public is advised a copy of the Open Meetings Act is available on the table in the Board Room at Wynot Public Schools. Roll call showed the following board members present: Neal Hochstein, Dean Heine, Laurie Schulte, Kenny Wieseler. Danny Wieseler and Alison Lange. Also present were Superintendent Jeffrey Messersmith, Principal Richard Higgins and Business Manager Nancy Sydow.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or in accordance with the Board approved method of giving notice of meetings. Notice was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the notice.
The hearing was opened to the public to review, discuss, consider, receive input, and hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the 2014-15 proposed budget.
President, Neal Hochstein, adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenny Wieseler, Secretary
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WYNOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT 14-0101
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
LEVY SETTING HEARING
September 15, 2014
A meeting of the Board of Education, Wynot Public Schools, Dist. 101, was called to order by the President, Neal Hochstein, on September 15, 2014 at 9:16 P.M. The public is advised a copy of the Open Meetings Act is available on the table in the Board Room at Wynot Public Schools. Roll call showed the following board members present: Neal Hochstein, Dean Heine, Laurie Schulte, Kenny Wieseler, Danny Wieseler and Alison Lange. Also present were Superintendent Jeffrey Messersmith, Richard Higgins and Business Manager Nancy Sydow.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or in accordance with the Board approved method of giving notice of meetings. Notice was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the notice.
The hearing was opened to the public to review, discuss, consider, receive input, and hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the 2014-15 proposed property tax levy.
President, Neal Hochstein, adjourned the meeting at 9:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenny Wieseler, Secretary
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WYNOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT 14-0101
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
September 15, 2014
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, Wynot Public Schools, Dist. 101, was called to order by the President, Neal Hochstein, on September 15, 2014 at 9:19 P.M. The public was advised a copy of the Open Meetings Act was available on the table in the Board Room at Wynot Public Schools and that the meeting was properly posted at the following places; Cedar Security Bank lobby in Wynot, Wynot Public School front entrance, and United State Post Office in Wynot. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call showed the following board members present: Neal Hochstein, Dean Heine, Laurie Schulte, Kenny Wieseler, Danny Wieseler and Alison Lange. Also present were Superintendent Jeffrey Messersmith, Principal Richard Higgins, and Business Manager Nancy Sydow.
Motion by D. Heine and seconded by L. Schulte to certify the meeting was properly advertised and adopt the agenda. Carried 6-0
The Principal’s, Superintendents, and Board Committee reports were presented.
Motion by D. Wieseler and seconded by A. Lange to approve the Consent Agenda, items including minutes of the August 14, 2014 regular school board meeting and August 21, 2014 Special board meeting; the Treasurer’s Report; the General Fund bills in the amount of $172,805.48 which includes payroll, the School Food Fund bills in the amount of $9,844.48 which includes payroll, the Depreciation Fund in the amount of $2,509.89 and the purchase of a 2011 Bluebird bus in the amount of $57,250.00 from the General Fund on 8/21/2014.
GENERAL FUND: Airgas $24.55; AmSan $928.10; Appeara $50.06; Avera $425.00; Bullseye Sprinkler $361.61; Carhart Lumber $27.05; CCNews $79.56; Chase $3,843.06; Cherry St. Grill $350.00; CKPPD $2,037.74; ESU #1 $7,722.26; FileMaker Pro $2,724.75; J. Freeman $190.08; Harris $3,187.04; L Heimes $7.50; R. Higgins $35.69; A. Hochstein $20.00; H-NPS $55.30; Hy-Vee $55.00; Leaf $246.00; Lower Elkhorn NRD $30.00; Menford Hardware $172.85; J. Messersmith $105.28; Microtel-Kearney $143.98; NE Assoc. of School Boards $25.00; National Art & School Supply $276.60; NE Dept. of Ed. $20.00; NE Central Equip $42.60; Nebraska U.C. Fund $2,468.00; NE Fire Extinguisher $204.00; James Olsen $101.04; Olsen Pest Control $62.75; PayFlex $100.00; Peitz GMC $150.00; Promethean $5,381.35; Quill $830.78; Rolfes Mowing Service $160.00; SOCS $475.00; Standard Stationary $3.09; Sudbeck Heating & Cooling $115.00; US Post Office $49.00; Village of Wynot $270.80; Wal-mart $27.50; WPS-General Fund $40.00; Wynot Oil $2,546.70; DEPRECIATION FUND: Cedar Security Bank $716.56; DSFS, USA LLC. $1,793.33.
Agenda items discussed with no official action taken were:
Building Plans
Motion by L. Schulte and seconded by D. Heine to adopt the 2014-2015 Budget as presented. MCU 6-0
Motion by D. Wieseler and seconded by L. Schulte to approve the 2014-2015 Tax Request/Levy Resolution. MCU 6-0
Motion by D. Wieseler and seconded by A. Lange to approve the Resolution to Borrow Money as provided in N.R.S. 79-1070. MCU 6-0
Motion by K. Wieseler and seconded by L. Schulte to set the 2014-15 Tuition Rate for Nonresident Student at the current year’s certified state aid per pupil (cost group cost).
MCU 6-0
No action was taken to set the 2014-2015 Tuition Rate for Nonresident Students.
Motion by D. Wieseler and seconded by A. Lange to adopt the 2014-15 High Ability Learner Plan. MCU 6-0
No action was taken on the 2014-2015 Transportation Rate for Students Attending School-Option Enroll.
President, Neal Hochstein, adjourned the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
The next regular board meeting has been set for October 15, 2014 at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenny Wieseler, Secretary
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STATEMENT
OF MANAGEMENT
AND CIRCULATION
of September, 2014, Cedar County News, a weekly newspaper published at 102 W. Main, Hartington, NE 68739, business office, P.O. Box 977, Hartington, NE 68739.
Publishers: Robert T. Dump, Hartington, NE 68739 and Peggy E. Year, Hartington, NE 68739.
Known bondholder, mortgagee and other securities: Security Bank and Northeast Nebraska News Co.
Circulation: average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: total no. printed, 2,000; paid circulation 1,615; free distribution 28; total distribution 1,643; office use, left-overs and spoilage, 357; total 2,000. Total electronic-only subscriptions, 38; total distribution, 2,038.
I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete.
Robert T. Dump,
Publisher
Sept. 25, 2014
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NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CEDAR COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Fred Milton Hans, IV, Deceased
PR 14-28
Notice is hereby given that on Sept. 15, 2014, in the County Court of Cedar County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent, and that Donna Hans, whose address is 1301 1st Street, Apt. 1, Crofton, Nebraska, 68730, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before Nov. 19, 2014, or be forever barred.
Diane L. Sudbeck
Clerk Magistrate
101 S. Broadway Ave.
Hartington, NE 68739
Donald J. Pistillo, #16407
PISTILLO & PISTILLO, P.C., L.L.O.
12127 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
402-330-8400
Attorneys for Personal Representative
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
CALL ORDER 310
FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STP-12-6(115)
LOCATION: N-12, W. JCT N-15-NEWCASTLE
COUNTIES: CEDAR DIXON
The Nebraska Department of Roads will receive sealed bids in Room 104
of the Central Office Building at 1500 Hwy. 2 in Lincoln, until 1:30 P.M. on October 09, 2014. At that time the bids will be opened and read for
GRAD CULV SEED BR GDRL BIT BIDDING PROPOSAL FORMS WILL BE ISSUED AND A CONTRACT AWARDED TO A CONTRACTOR WHO IS QUALIFIED FOR: BITUMINOUS
Length: 11.4 MILES
START DATE 06/01/2015 WORKING DAYS 95
Price Range $3,000,000 to $6,000,000
THIS PROJECT CONTAINS A DBE GOAL OF 3.0 %
Plans and specifications may be seen beginning September 16, 2014 at the Lincoln Central Office and September 22, 2014 at the District Engineer’s Office at NORFOLK
Additional letting information may be found at the Nebraska Department of Roads Web Site at http://www.dor.state.ne.us/letting/.
This project is funded under the Federal-Aid Highway Act, all appropriate Federal requirements will apply.
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION
Of
Artificial Rain LLC
A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that, Artificial Rain LLC, a Nebraska
Limited Liability Company Registered at 410 W Darlene Street, Hartington, NE 68739, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The duration period of the company is perpetual from July 1, 2014. The general nature of its business is to engage in any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, including but not limited to sales and services. The company shall have and exercise all powers and rights conferred upon a limited liability company by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, and any enlargement of such powers conferred by subsequent legislative acts. The name and mailing address of the Registered Agent of the Company is Robert Pommer, 410 W Darlene Street, Hartington, NE 68739.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Cedar County Clerk until October 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. for the construction of two grading projects and other incidental work. The project is referred to as “Fordyce Northwest, FEMA 894 Road” and includes a total of 208 feet of grading and other incidental work on 894 Road in Cedar County, Nebraska.
This project shall include all labor, materials, transportation and equipment required for the construction of the two roadway grading projects and related incidental work.
Copies of the Bid specifications and plans are open to public inspection at the office of the Cedar County Highway Dept., 101 S. Broadway, Hartington, Nebraska 68739. A set of documents may be obtained from Mainelli Wagner & Associates, Inc. 6920 Van Dorn Street, Suite “A”, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506 (Phone:402-421-1717) for a non-refundable fee of $10.00. All Bid Proposals must be submitted on the forms furnished with the Bid Documents.
The sealed bids may be mailed or delivered to the Cedar County Clerk, 110 S. Broadway Ave, Hartington, Nebraska 68739 and should be plainly marked as, “Construction Bid Proposal – Fordyce Northwest, FEMA 894 Road”.
Along with its Bid Proposal, each bidder shall submit an unconditional Bid Bond or Certified Check made payable to the County Treasurer of Cedar County, Nebraska, in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the Bid Proposal. Also, each bidder is to include an estimated time of beginning and completion for the project with its Bid Proposal. The required completion date is December 1, 2014. The successful bidder (i.e. Contractor) will be allowed twenty five (25) calendar days for completion of both projects after beginning work. Winter work spec will not be allowed – additional days due to weather may be granted at the discretion of the Engineer.
Cedar County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Dept. of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Dept. of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidden that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age and disability/handicap in consideration for award.
The Cedar 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 Cedar County Board of Commissioners will, at its discretion, award the contract on the basis of the lowest responsible bid received. Cedar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
David Dowling
Cedar County Clerk
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE 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 $45,346.58 executed by Peter L. Snyder and Kris Karnes, aka Kristine J. Karnes, and nka Kristine J. Snyder, as joint tenants, which was filed for record on June 15, 2004 and recorded in Book 237 of Mortgages, Page 807 in the office of the County Clerk of Cedar County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the west entrance in the 1st floor lobby of the north annex of the Cedar County Courthouse, 101 S. Broadway, in the City of Hartington, Cedar County, Nebraska at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.
Lots 15 and 16, Brooky Bottom Recreational Development, a Subdivision, platted and recorded in the Office of the County Clerk in Cedar County, Nebraska, being part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4SE1/4) of Section 9, Township 32 North, Range 3 East of the 6th P.M., Cedar 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 properties.
William Horneber,
Successor Trustee
HORNEBER LAW
FIRM, P.C.
MidAmerican
Energy Building
401 Douglas Street,
Suite 502
Sioux City, IA 51101
TEL: 712-277-2333
FAX: 712-252-7370
Email:william.horneber@horneberlawfirm.com
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NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CEDAR COUNTY, NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
VIRGIL E. SCHMIDT, DECEASED
PR 14-29
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Sept. 16, 2014, in the County Court of Cedar County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that MADONNA D. SCHMIDT, whose address is 55929 895th Road, St. Helena, Nebraska, 68774, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before November 24, 2014, or be forever barred.
Diane L. Sudbeck
Clerk of the County Court
PO Box 695
Hartington, NE 68739
David D. Knoff #21392
Kennedy Pier Knoff Loftus, LLP
410 N. Broadway
PO Box 867
Hartington, NE 68739-0867
(402) 254-6600
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NOTICE OF LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY
The name of the Limited Liability Company is Koch Family Farms, L.L.C. The address of the registered office of the company is 202 N. Robinson, Hartington, Nebraska, 68739. The general nature of the business conducted is any lawful business. The company began on August 20, 2014, and is managed by Paul A. Koch, and Nathan P. Koch.
James T. Blazek
Blazek & Gregg, P.C., L.L.O.
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NOTICE
OF
ORGANIZATION
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SDR FARMS, L.L.C.
Registered Office: 88654 Hwy. 81, Hartington, NE 68739.
General nature of the business to be transacted is to engage in any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.
Time of commencement and termination: October 1, 2014, and has a perpetual existence.
The affairs of the Limited Liability Company are to be conducted by the members.
Amy M. Eisenhauer
Archbold Law Office
Attorney for SDR Farms, L.L.C.
P.O. Box 707, 201 North Broadway
Bloomfield, NE 68718
Bar I.D. #23605
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