Hydrant Flushing Notice
October 10, 2014 Leave a comment
The City of Oakland will be flushing
water hydrants on:
October 15th and 16th, 2014
Please refrain from washing whites until
water runs clear.
Thank you.
City of Oakland Water Department
Burt County Board of Supervisors Minutes
October 10, 2014 Leave a comment
OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK September 29, 2014 TEKAMAH NE 68061
The Burt County Board of Supervisors met this date pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present: Cliff Morrow, Gerald Newill, Ted Connealy, Perry Rogers, Greg Brummond and Dave Schold. Absent: Matt Connealy.
The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.
County Attorney Dan Smith administered the Oath of Office to interim Supervisor Ted Connealy.
Upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, the agenda was approved with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.
Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff and Dan Smith.
The following claims for September in the amount of $763,160.99, including $99,285.45 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by Schold, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none. $200,000.00 of this total reflects a transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund.
ADAM TRIPP
AFLAC
ALLISON ELECTRIC
ANDERSON HARDWARE
ANDY’S QUICK SHOP
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC AS CENTRAL SERVICES
AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO AT&T
B’S ENTERPRISES INC
BENT WRENCH LLC
BILL J PICKELL
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD BLUFF GRAVEL COMPANY BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC BRANIFF SERVICE BREHMER MFG INC
BURT COUNTY AG SOCIETY
ATTY FEES 1,387.50 INSURANCE 644.08 BLDG REPAIRS 2,154.22 SUPPLIES 11.17 FUEL 55.00
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SERVICES
AS/400 COSTS
TELETYPE
TELEPHONE
EROSION CONTROL
PARTS
PARTS/LABOR
HEATING FUEL
INSURANCE 60,291.44 GRAVEL/BORROW 801.63 SUPPLIES 1,089.84 FUEL 1,095.67 STEEL PRODUCTS 37.18 1ST HALF FAIR 36,360.00
724.73 260.18 350.00
54.02 525.00 161.94 512.11 128.89
BURT COUNTY CLERK
BURT COUNTY COURT
BURT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK BURT COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER DIST
BURT COUNTY SHERIFF
BURT COUNTY TREASURER
CARROLL WELTE
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CO
CENTRAL VALLEY AG
CENTURYLINK
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLIFFORD L MORROW
CNA AUTO SERVICES,LLC
COMPLETE SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC CUBBY’S
DAVID SCHOLD
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO DECATUR EXPRESS
DEL PETERSON & ASSOCIATES
DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER
DREW LAW FIRM
DULTMEIER SALES
EADIE GIBBS
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE FARMERS PRIDE
FASTENAL COMPANY
FIRST BANKCARD
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP LLC FIRST NAT’L BANK-NORTHEAST-EFPTS FRANCES FRENCH
FRED FRANKLIN
FRED MYTTY
FREMONT SANITATION
GERALD E NEWILL
GREGORY J BRUMMOND
HALL’S CULLIGAN WATER
HEARTLAND FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY HOLIDAY INN
HOLMQUIST LUMBER INC
HOPKINS LAW OFFICE
ILA DAVIS
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200.00 143.25 62.00 120.00 376.31 329.62 200,548.34 410.60 10.25 155.95 641.77 21.05 99.17 133.78 21.28 657.17 150.00 312.54 921.58 142.24 INSURANCE 34.08 FUEL 2,138.99
FALL WORKSHOP NON-WAIVERABLE NON-WAIVERABLE REGISTRATIONS RADIO TOWER PERSONAL SERV PERS PROP TAX MILE/REGISTRATION INSURANCE
FUEL
TELEPHONE WATER BILL UTILITIES
WATER BILLS CHECKING ROADS PARTS/LABOR PERSONAL SERV GARNISHMENT FUEL
CHECKING ROADS
PARTS
AUTOPSY RM
ATTY FEES
REPAIRS
OFFICE SUPPORT
ELECTION
FUEL 5,451.12 SUPPLIES 80.82 SUPPLIES 276.82 INSURANCE 380.00 FEDERAL TAXES 33,198.81 PRIOR SERVICE 11.00 EQUIPMENT 771.83 MILE/BUDGET 1,741.12 GARBAGE 121.42 CHECKING ROADS 135.52 CHECKING ROADS 31.36 WATER 46.50 INSPECTION 131.80 LODGING 399.75 SUPPLIES 66.28 ATTY FEES 1,215.00 PRIOR SERVICE 18.00
221.46 250.00 525.00
23.90 168.00 708.75
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY INC JAMES L DEVENING
JAN RASMUSSEN
JAY W JOHNSON
JEANICE BOWERS
JOHN MARYOTT
JOHN WILSON
JONI L. RENSHAW
K B’S MINI MART
K-C PARTS & REPAIR
KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST LLC KUENY & BEGLEY
LONNIE GILES
LORENSEN LUMBER & GRAIN LLC LYMAN-RICHEY CORP
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF
MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOCIATES INC MARTIN MARIETTA
MARY LOFTIS
MASSMUTUAL
MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MICHAEL G BRANIFF
MICHELE QUICK
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS INC
MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MIPS INC
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE ASSOC OF PROFESSIONAL VETERANS NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT NEBRASKA STATE BAR ASSN
NMC
NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO
NSA & POAN CONFERENCE FUND O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT
OFFICE SYSTEMS COMPANY
OFFICE WAREHOUSE
OFFICENET
PEGGY SMITH
PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES INC
PENNY A. WARREN
PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
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413.28 221.33 67.20 198.24 50.78 445.00 194.28 406.73 FUEL 1,243.32 PARTS 165.71 SURFACING 73,183.10 ATTY FEES 1,500.00 PRIOR SERVICE 69.24 CONCRETE 842.50 GRAVEL/BORROW 1,643.23 PERSONAL SERV 23.02 ENGINEERING 6,716.70 GRAVEL/BORROW 14,999.01 MEAL/MILE/ETC 783.03 ADD’L RETIREMENT 200.00 TESTING 20.80 SUPPLIES 110.00 MILEAGE 78.40
LEASES/COPIES TRASH REMOVAL MILEAGE
MILEAGE MEALS/WORKSHOP GRAVEL/BORROW LODGE/FOOD/ETC MEALS/MILES
MONTHLY BILL FUEL
MONTHLY BILL ADD’L RETIREMENT DUES
LODGING
CHILD SUPPORT
ELECTRICITY
2015 DIRECTORY
PARTS
TELEPHONE
LAW ENFORCE SCHOOL
ELEVATOR
NOTICES
COPIER CONTRACT
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
MILES/PHONE
TRANSPORTATION
MILES/MEALS 85.04 CHECKING ROADS 22.40 PEST CONTROL 38.00
345.00 1,026.13 3,108.02 1,375.00
100.00
186.00 1,224.17 1,145.68
70.00 4,718.17 367.07 120.00 252.23 313.08 91.00 672.80 58.50 170.89 450.00
PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO
QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
REGION 4 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYS REGISTER LAW OFFICE
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS
RICK ECKLEY
RR DONNELLEY
SAVE MORE MARKET
SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY SIDNER,SVOBODA,SCHILKE,THOMSEN
STALP GRAVEL CO
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
STEINY’S GENERAL STORE
STEVE CASS
STEVEN L DEVENING
TEKAMAH POST OFFICE
TELESYSTEMS INC
THEISEN CONSTRUCTION INC
THOMAS & THOMAS COURT REPORTERS THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFF
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES
U S CELLULAR
VERIZON WIRELESS
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF-MEDICAL WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO WELDON PARTS OMAHA
WILLIAM TAYLOR
WINDSTREAM
WPCI
ADVERTISING 16.70 SUPPLIES 960.20 PARTS 127.54 2ND QTR INSTALL 3,847.50 ATTY FEES 150.00 RETIREMENT 16,167.45 PARTS/LABOR 870.58 SUPPLIES 56.08 SUPPLIES 65.72 PARTS/SUPPLIES 191.85 ATTY FEES 285.00 GRAVEL/BORROW 2,745.82 ENVELOPES/POST 588.85
STATE TAXES
EROSION CONTROL
WATER COOLER
GRAVEL/BORROW 15,024.63 BOX RENT 210.00 FINAL PAYMENT 21,000.00 BRIDGES 103,398.35
DEPOSITIONS
LAW DICTIONARY
BD PRISONERS
TOWER RENT
PARTS
TELEPHONE
CELL PHONES
UTILITIES 66.12 BD PRISONERS 10,615.00 MEDICAL 157.56 INSURANCE 16.15 PARTS 415.65 PRIOR SERVICE 46.16 TELEPHONE 187.49 TESTING 25.50
Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith brought a Change Order to the Board for approval between Mainelli Wagner & Associates Inc., Luxa Construction Co., Inc. and Burt County, calling for an additional $202,525.37 in paving and grading costs on County Road V. Upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, the Change Order was approved and Peggy Smith was given the authority to sign it, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.
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4,094.59 112.00 990.00
184.25 81.95 900.00 158.50 125.06 60.61 169.77
Chairman Morrow signed a lot split application for Mike Tobin located in the Southwest 1⁄4 of the Southeast 1⁄4 of Section 23, Township 21 North, Range 11 East of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.
Chairman Morrow signed a lot split application for Jon A. Johnson located in the Southwest 1⁄4 of the Northeast 1⁄4 of Section 22, Township 23 North, Range 8 East of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.
Motion was made by Schold, seconded by Brummond, to amend the motion made at the September 9, 2014 meeting intended to correct the August 28, 2014 minutes. The motion made September 9 was to delete the $700,000.00 fund transfer under claims because it was not included in the total of claims. County Clerk Marjorie Shumake requested that the language to delete be removed and the motion be changed to add a sentence to clarify that the $730,330.91 claim to the Burt County Treasurer includes a fund transfer of $700,000.00 from the General Fund to the Road Fund that is not included in the previous total. Voting aye were Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.
Letter from the Nebraska Sixth Probation District regarding their amended budget was noted and placed on file.
Letter from Ken Sharp regarding utility poles was acknowledged and placed on file. Board Member Rogers offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #2014-22
WHEREAS, the Burt County Budget as adopted September 9, 2014, incorporates certain transfers of monies between funds and
WHEREAS, these transfers enable a stable tax base and adequate cash flow in existing funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT the Clerk and Treasurer are hereby authorized to transfer $542,000.00 from the Inheritance Fund to the General Fund to lower property taxes.
DATED this 29th day of September 2014, at Tekamah, Nebraska.
ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
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Board Member Schold seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.
Since Perry Rogers’ term on the Burt County Economic Development Corporation Board runs out in October, Schold moved to appoint Ted Connealy as his replacement. Newill seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.
The Burt County Agricultural Society’s 2014-2015 budget report was noted and placed on file.
The Board recessed at 11:20 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. when they met at the County Road C project site to discuss the project.
Motion was made by T Connealy, seconded by Newill, to start design on County Road C west of Hwy 75, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, T Connealy, Rogers, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none. The motion stated that the road will be 22 feet wide, the same length and will be bid both for concrete and asphalt. Mainelli Wagner and Associates, Inc. will be the engineers on the project.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 1:45 P.M. until 9:00 A.M. October 14, 2014.
ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.
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Oakland-Craig Students Participate in Fire Prevention Week
October 9, 2014 Leave a comment
Oakland Fire and Rescue members took Oakland-Craig school children for rides on the fire trucks, educated them on fire safety and let them spray water at the fire hall, among other things, in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief of Kat Country Hub took all the pictures.
O-C students enjoyed Fire Prevention week, courtesy of Oakland Fire and Rescue. All photos/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
LDNE Kindergarten Class Goes to Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch
October 7, 2014 Leave a comment
The Kindergarten class at Lyons-Decatur Northeast had a great time at the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Oakland Fire and Rescue Beef Burger Feed
October 7, 2014 Leave a comment
This Sunday, October 12th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. is the annual Beef Burger Feed at the Oakland Firehall! For a free will donation you will be served a great lunch by Oakland fire and rescue members! Everyone is invited to attend.
Oakland Heights 40th Year Celebration
October 6, 2014 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights celebrated it’s 40th year with an open house yesterday. There was a great crowd on hand enjoying the day, and the refreshments. Congratulations to Oakland Heights! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Reminder: Oakland Heights 40 year open house/celebration
October 5, 2014 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights Nursing Home is Celebrating their 40 year anniversary with an open house today from 2:00-4:00 p.m. There will be shuttle service available at the First Lutheran Church in Oakland.
Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
LCC Cancels Homecoming Game with Oakland-Craig
October 2, 2014 Leave a comment
From LCC School Page: LCC School will be canceling the next two football games. The Friday, October 3rd game versus Ponca; and the Friday, October 10th game versus Oakland-Craig. After careful consideration and consulting with administration and our coaches, this decision was made with the safety of our players being the #1 concern.
Main Street Coffee in Oakland for Byway of Art Project
October 2, 2014 Leave a comment
Many Oakland citizens, business owners, members of the Oakland-Craig High School Art Club, and others interested in the Byway of Art project, attended the Main Street Coffee on Monday.
The coffee took place next to the Masonic Lodge in Oakland. The setting resembled a cozy living room, furnished with a couch, chairs and a coffee table in the middle.
The Center for Rural Affairs has received a grant to create an art project, not only in Oakland, but also in Lyons, Decatur and Macy as well. Artist Matthew Mazzotta will lead the way in creating an art project to be on display in each community, based on each towns own identity, qualities and history. Matthew will have many other artists to assist him, such as local artists and art students from the schools in each area.
There were questions handed out to each person at the coffee to help in formulating the type of art project by way of discussion during the afternoon.
One of the most prominent questions asked was “What do you thing about your town’s identity?” Everyone there agreed Oakland is known as being Swedish. There were those voicing concerns over the Swedish Festival and how it has dwindled in previous years. Everyone agreed more people need to step up and help with it, as there are those that do so much, and others helping would be appreciated, and hopefully, boost the festival back to what it use to be. Karl Lundquist is in charge of the next festival. If interested in assisted Karl, please call him.
Former Oaklander Tom Wallerstedt has moved back to Oakland. He is the new curator at the Swedish Heritage Center. “He is doing a wonderful job. We are glad to have him as curator. More and more people are now visiting the center,” Joanne Peterson said.
Another question involved keeping the town alive, and how to do so. Many consider the school as a factor in the town’s livelihood. It isn’t just the school that keeps the town alive though. “The town thrives based on population base and businesses. There are also many commuters that choose to live here,” stated Rachel Wise, also the State Board of Education President.
The conversation took on a life of it’s own after that. “People feel safe here. We don’t have to worry about being shot at,” stated Joanne Peterson.
Where the project will be located in Oakland is still a mystery. “We will be doing the art project next summer. We don’t know where yet, but it will be designed specifically to Oakland,” Matthew said.
For those who missed the coffee, Matthew will be back in about three weeks. When and where hasn’t been decided yet, but when the decision is made, Kat Country Hub will let everyone know.
Debbie Anderson of Oakland was one of the organizers for this event. For further information, or if you would like to answer the questions pertaining to the art project, contact her. They are also available on the Byway of Art Facebook page.
Matthew Mazzotta, from left, Garrett, Debbie Anderson, organizer, and Rachel wise at the Main Street Coffee. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Betty and Ed Hanna have been prominent citizens of Oakland for many years and enjoyed discussing the community at the Main Street Coffee. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Jeff Troupe, back and Ben Murray along with others in the picture, such as Ed Hanna and art students, attended the Main Street Coffee. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Another Condemned House Comes Down in Oakland
September 29, 2014 Leave a comment
Another condemned house came down in Oakland, thanks to the Oakland Fire Department and other area firefighters. This also provided great training for the fire members. All photos credit of Dominick Seery.
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