Matt Connealy Receives National Citizenship Award

March 11, 2016 Leave a comment


The Center for Rural Affairs presented its 2015 Citizenship Award to Matt Connealy of rural Decatur, Nebraska. Matt will be honored at a special awards banquet March 11th at the Elks Country Club in Columbus, Nebraska.
The Citizenship Award is given annually to an individual or individuals who actively participate in the civic process for creating public policy, and who work closely with the Center for Rural Affairs to advance public policies that strengthen family farms, ranches and rural communities.
I’m honored to receive this award, just as I’ve been honored to be a partner with the Center for Rural Affairs for the last 30 years, working on project after project, all intended to improve the lives and economic circumstances of family farmers, ranchers and small town Nebraskans… Senator Matt Connealy
“Matt Connealy is a valued friend of the Center for Rural Affairs,” said Traci Bruckner, Senior Policy Associate at the Center for Rural Affairs. “He was an outspoken and successful advocate for rural and small town Nebraska throughout his tenure in the Unicameral. And he was a tireless champion for so many of the legislative priorities that he and the Center for Rural Affairs share before, during and after his time as a Senator, even up to this day.”
Matt and his wife Judith, a college administrator, live near Decatur, Nebraska. Matt grew up in Decatur and has served in the Unicameral as a Nebraska Senator. He also ran for Congress, served as the Executive Director of the Nebraska Democratic Party, worked for the Center for Rural Affairs as Major Gifts Coordinator, and currently serves the people of Burt County on the County Board of Supervisors.
As a Senator, Matt’s self-identified proudest accomplishments were his work on rural economic development and the passage of the state’s first ban on racial profiling. He has been involved in cooperative development in both the renewable fuels and wind energy sectors. In addition to his work as a Supervisor, Matt helps run a local community foundation, manages his family’s farm, recruits and educates candidates for public office, and in the 2015 legislature, found time to help the Center for Rural Affairs beat back attacks on industrial livestock zoning (LB 106) and the state’s ban on packer ownership of livestock (LB 176).
“I’m honored to receive this award, just as I’ve been honored to be a partner with the Center for the last 30 years, working on project after project, all intended to improve the lives and economic circumstances of family farmers, ranchers and small town Nebraskans,” Connealy said. “And I look forward to more partnership efforts in the future.”

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Village of Decatur Meeting Agenda

March 10, 2016 Leave a comment


VILLAGE OF DECATUR

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

AGENDA

MARCH 10TH, 2016 @ 4:30 PM

 

NOTE: Everyone must use the microphones at the table. The audience must be quiet during the meeting. If you want to ask a question and you are not on the Agenda, you must raise your hand, get permission from the Chairman, and come to the microphone before speaking. If you are on the Agenda the same rule applies.

 

THE VILLAGE BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE AGENDA AT THE PUBLIC MEETING WHEN CONVENED. MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A COPY OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT IS LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL.

 

1)         Regular Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Kellogg

Roll Call: Anderson_______ Gatewood_____, Kellogg_____, Siecke ______, Tolby _____

 

3)        Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting received:

Roll Call: Anderson_______ Gatewood_____, Kellogg_____, Siecke ______, Tolby _____

 

4)        Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.

Roll Call: Anderson_______ Gatewood_____, Kellogg_____, Siecke ______, Tolby _____

 

5)        EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:

 

Roll Call: Anderson_______ Gatewood_____, Kellogg_____, Siecke ______, Tolby _____

 

6)         OATH OF OFFICE:

 

7)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:

 

1)         Police: Monthly Report

2)         Lights: Monthly Report- Tenant VS Owner Delinquent Utility Bills
3)         Water & Sewer: Monthly Report- Water filters
4)         Parks: Monthly Report- Park Rates currently $16.00 and tents are $11.00. Starting April 1st we will       start having to pay a 4% lodging tax for the camp ground. We will need to have a checking account          opened to put the taxes from the park in.
5)         Streets: Monthly Report- Income from city sales tax for December $3,105.82. Need to purchase                          millings.
6)        Recycling Report: Recycling is in the process of being hauled to Tekamah

 

8)        OLD BUSINESS

 


9)         NEW BUSINESS

 

1) Dave Malloy- Tapping into water

2) Clean up day

3) Nico Hardeman

4) Jackie Uehlilng – Relay for Life June 10th

5) Cheryl- Junk Properties

6) Zoning Commissioner / Building Inspector

7) Alumni

8) Red Barn

9) Vacation request.

 

10)       CORRESPONDENCE

1)
11)       ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Board meeting will be on April 14, 2016 at 4:30 here at City Hall

 

12)       APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by Gatewood and

2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted

 

________________2nd_________________

 

 

Roll Call: Anderson_______ Gatewood_____, Kellogg_____, Siecke ______, Tolby _____

 

Are there any questions from the audience?

 

 

13)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING

 

 

_______________2nd________________

Adjournment Time:

 

 

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Guardrail Project Begins on Highway US-75

March 9, 2016 Leave a comment


The Nebraska Department of Roads will begin installing new guardrail on US-75 from Winnebago to Macy on March 9, weather permitting. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers. Motorists can expect reduced speed and one lane travel at various locations. Please use caution when traveling through this work zone. Anticipated completion for this project is late fall of 2016.

Visit the 511 webpage at http://www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions

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Governor Ricketts Statement on the Passing of Nancy Reagan

March 7, 2016 Leave a comment


Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement honoring the life and service of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.

“Nancy Reagan’s gracious spirit, selfless service to our country, and loving support for her husband were evident to all Americans. Susanne and I join Nebraskans in sending our thoughts and prayers to the Reagan family as we mourn her passing.”

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Market Report

March 5, 2016 Leave a comment


Dow +37.63
S&P +4.64
Nasdaq +17.34
U.S. stocks rose today, keeping them on pace to finish February higher after steep declines in January. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 72 points, or 0.4%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%. The Dow was on track for a 1.5% gain in February after losing 5.5% in January, putting its year-to-date loss at around 4%.

Oil prices rose today on signs that U.S. drilling activity is hitting new lows.

Despite plummeting oil prices in the past year and a half, global crude output has increased as production in the U.S. remained high and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has opted keep pumping at a fast clip. The global crude-oil market is expected to remain oversupplied through the rest of the year. Interesting to note that the nation’s stockpiles have risen to the highest in more than 8 decades!

Grain Markets 12:14pm
Corn-1’0 @ 3.53’4
Beans-1’4 @ 8.53’4

Choppy grain markets to start the week out. After attempting to close positive for the month, at midday we’re stuck in negative territory.

USDA Outlook Forum last week stuck a negative tone with lower 2016 price forecasts on heels of slowing global growth, a strong dollar, weakening Chinese import growth and adequate stocks.

Export inspections out this morning were lackluster and as expected. Corn at 29 mbu (26-31 exp); Beans at 38.5 ( 37-59 exp) and wheat at 13.7 (10-15 exp).

1,000 bushels

U.S. stocks rose today, keeping them on pace to finish February higher after steep declines in January.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 72 points, or 0.4%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%.  The Dow was on track for a 1.5% gain in February after losing 5.5% in January, putting its year-to-date loss at around 4%.

Oil prices rose today on signs that U.S. drilling activity is hitting new lows.

Despite plummeting oil prices in the past year and a half, global crude output has increased as production in the U.S. remained high and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has opted keep pumping at a fast clip. The global crude-oil market is expected to remain oversupplied through the rest of the year.  Interesting to note that the nation’s stockpiles have risen to the highest in more than 8 decades!

Grain Markets 12:14pm

Corn-1’0 @ 3.53’4

Beans-1’4 @ 8.53’4

 

Choppy grain markets to start the week out.  After attempting to close positive for the month, at midday we’re stuck in negative territory.

 

USDA Outlook Forum last week stuck a negative tone with lower 2016 price forecasts on heels of slowing global growth, a strong dollar, weakening Chinese import growth and adequate stocks.

 

Export inspections out this morning were lackluster and as expected.  Corn at 29 mbu (26-31 exp); Beans at 38.5 ( 37-59 exp) and wheat at 13.7 (10-15 exp).

 

1,000 bushels       CURRENT MARKET YEAR PREVIOUS MARKET YEAR
     ———– WEEK ENDING ———-
GRAIN 2/25/2016 2/18/2016 2/26/2015 TO DATE TO DATE
   
BARLEY             –             –           151        1,364        6,918
CORN      29,038      35,778      50,454     581,087     731,718
FLAXSEED              1              1             –           162           239
MIXED             –             –             –             –             –
OATS             –             –             –           117             13
RYE             –             –             –             –             –
SORGHUM        4,279        8,547        8,063     203,022     187,531
SOYBEANS      38,538      56,887      23,908  1,413,634  1,540,392
SUNFLOWER             –             –             –              1             –
WHEAT      13,666        9,910      17,665     543,594     624,569
Total      85,522     111,123     100,241  2,742,979  3,091,379

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

March 1, 2016 Leave a comment


Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann

* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

*Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Mar. 2: We will have melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and have coffee at 10:15 a.m. Play Rummikub (the game is played just like the rummy card game but you use tiles instead) or dominoes at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Mar. 3: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee, 9-11 a.m. Chair exercise class at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Mar. 4: Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. Sign up to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 5: The monthly Music Jams will be starting again at 7:00 p.m. everyone is invited to come and listen to the good music.

Mon. Mar. 7: Bring a covered dish and join us for potluck dinner at noon. They will be playing cards in the afternoon.

Tues. March 8: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. The foot doctor comes today starting at 11:00 a.m. make your reservation. Come and play dominoes at1:30 p.m.

Wed. March 9: We will have melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee times at 10:15 a.m. Free help filling out your income tax and homestead exemption forms will be provided for you between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. today, call or stop in and make your appointment. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oakland City Council February Meeting Minutes

March 1, 2016 Leave a comment


Minutes of City Council Meeting

City of Oakland, NE

Regular Meeting

 

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 5:30 p.m. on February 15th, 2016 at the Oakland Auditorium. This was the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ted Beckner. On roll call, Council members Denise Gilliland, Matt Johnson and Luke Blanc answered present. Greg Mockenhaupt was absent.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by the posting of a notice, one of the designated methods for giving notice, as shown by the certification of posting attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and City Council.

Mayor Beckner reminded all present of the location of the Open Meeting Laws poster in the back of the Rosen Room and stated that the council would be conducting business in accordance with said law.

The minutes of the January 18th, 2016 meeting were presented. D. Gilliland made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and L.Blanc seconded. All council members voted AYE.

The treasurer’s report for February 2016 was presented and questions answered. M. Johnson made a motion to accept the treasurer report and L.Blanc seconded. All council voted AYE.

Mayor Beckner opened a public hearing for the City of Oakland’s 1 & 6 year plan at 5.34 p.m. Seeing that no citizens came forward with comments, Mayor Beckner closed the public hearing at 5:36 p.m.

Marcia Greve was present to speak with the council about property damage and snow removal issues unrealated to the City.

Chief Poland gave his monthly report and spoke to the council about new statue reguarding K-9 handler & K-9.

Library director, Rosa Schmidt, gave her quarterly report and answered any quesitons the council had.

Clerk Onken gave an update as to why the Park is zoned R-1 and what the proceess would be to change the re-zone it.

  1. Gilliland gave an update on the Industrial paving project.
  2. Johnson made a motion to reimbure the City $197,756.52 from the Go Bond. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.
  3. Johnson made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-1, Oakland’s 1 & 6 year plan. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.
  4. Gilliland made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-2, Allowing Oakland Public Transpiration system to apply for said funds to provide public transportation. L.Blanc seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.

            M . Johnson made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-3, , City of Oakland wishes to submit to the qualified electors of the City the question of whether the sales and use tax shall be modified from one percent (1%) to one and one-half percent (1.5%),D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.

L.Blanc made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-4, WHEREAS the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska (“City”) wish to install new public restrooms in the City’s park (the “Project”) and wish to advertise for bids for said Project. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members present voted AYE.

  1. Johnson made a motion to allow Dan Tanksley to attend the NE Rural Water Association. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All present voted AYE.
  2. Johnson made a motion to allow Chief Poland to attend Management training on 03/14-03/18. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All present voted AYE.

Clerk Onken informed the council of the City’s membership with the Credit Bureau Services.

Advertisment for lifeguards will start March 1st, 2016.

  1. Johnson made a motion to enter executive session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss personal issues. Seconded by L. Blanc ,all members present voted AYE.

At 7:22 p.m., M. Johnson made a motion to exit executive session, seconded my D. Gilliland. All council present voted AYE.

 

The bills and warrants were presented to the City Council as follows:

AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $321.61,Anderson Hardware $8.88,ANDY’S QUIK STOP $468.82,ARDON’S REFRIGERATION $381.60,AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES $283.21,BIBLIONIX $1,500.00,BLACK HILLS ENERGY $1,127.33,BCBS $51,275.62,Braniff Service $88.95,Brehmer Mfg.Co.$ 174.72 Burt Co. Sheriff’s Office $30.00 CVA $799.17,CLINTON PETERSON $350.00,Corner Drug $33.67, Data Tech. $135.18,DEARBORN $273.37,Egbers $154.44,Engelhardt $80.00,Farmer’s Pride $1,401.48,First Bankcard $390.60,Holiday Inn $185.90,Ingram 506.25,INSUREVEST $500.00,JEO $12,600.00 ,Jerri Case $27.68,Johnson & Mock $510.00,K-C $144.60,KATIE ONKEN $47.92,Midwest Lab $668.00,Municipal Supply $146.53,Nebraska Public Health 30.00,NNSWC $1,265.28,ANDREW E CULLEN $100.00,NPPD $7,318.42,Oakland Heights $291.00,Oakland Independent                   $258.66, ONE CALL CONCEPTS $3.03,Petty Cash $206.36,Plaindealer $32.00,Quality Printing $162.71,Red Barn $50.00,RIC ORTMEIER $12,000.00, Seals & Service $262.00,T&H ELECTRIC, LLC $255.20,USA Blue Book 579.05 ,Verizon Wireless $191.61

 

 

     D. Gilliland made a motion to accept the warrents. L. Blanc seconded and all council voted AYE

There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

 

__________________________________

Ted R. Beckner, Mayor

________________________

Katie K Onken

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

March 1, 2016 Leave a comment


 

A Copy of the “Open Meetings Act” Has Been Posted on the Bulletin Board on the East Side in the Council Chambers.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 1, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time as deemed appropriate and in accordance with State Statute.

  1. ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

  1. Meeting called to order.

 

  1. PUBLIC HEARING
  1. None.

 

    III. CONSENT AGENDA

Recommended Action: Approval of Consent Agenda

NOTE: All items are automatically approved when the Consent Agenda is approved unless moved to the Regular Agenda by the request of any single Council member.

  1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meetings held February 16.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of February 16 meeting: Ordinance No. 724: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF LYONS, BURT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTING OF ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS, (ALSO KNOWN AS NET METERING), STANDARDS FOR INTERCONNECTION, PROCEDURES, AGREEMENTS, CHARGES AND FEES BY AMENDING SECTION 3-918 was signed and published in pamphlet form. Resolution No. 2016-1: One & Six Year Plan was signed.

 

Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda/Tabulation of Vote.

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Brad Slaughter of Ameritas – Discuss refunding the Wastewater SRF Loan and possibly move forward.

 

  1. Brad Forrester of EIA – Discuss Water Tower tank.

 

  1. Jerry Ludwig – Update on Vet’s Memorial.

 

  1. Tim Zechman of Logan Valley Baptist Church – Discuss purchasing a portion of the open lot east of Lyons Shooter Sports building.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. State St Water Services.
  2. City Property Mower.
  3. Blacktop Streets.
  4. Utility Pickup.
  5. Town Spring Clean-Up.
  6. Marquee Sign on Mini-Green.

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 1, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. Requesting to attend the IIMC Conference in Omaha May 22-25, 2016. Nebraska Clerks are hosting this Conference.

 

  1. Approve the appointment of Dennis Blankenbeckner to replace Willis Kroger on the Lyons Housing Authority.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Croft & Associates to install a concrete pad to hold 4.1M communications dish, antenna, equipment cabinet and generator on part of Lot 1, Block 2, Robley Second Addition, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
    1. Tabulation of vote.

 

 

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Burt County Fair Kickoff is Today!

February 27, 2016 Leave a comment


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Oakland-Craig Board of Education February Meeting Minutes

February 26, 2016 Leave a comment


The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, February 11, 2016 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Smith, Secondary Principal Droescher and Elementary Principal Bland. President Thiele called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date.

 

Schmidt moved that Terry Richards and Gus Ray are absent, excused. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

ROLL CALL

Roll Call was called with the following members present: Anderson, Brett Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Magnusson, Pille, Schmidt and Thiele.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            Magnusson moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Schmidt seconded the motion.   There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

            Student Representative, James Moseman, reported on the happenings at the High School. He reported that there are several opportunities for students to become more politically involved since this is a Presidential election year. Moseman congratulated the Quiz Bowl Team for qualifying for the televised round at the Morningside Quiz Bowl meet. He also congratulated the Girls Basketball team for winning the East Husker Conference tournament. James Moseman attended the Voice of Democracy State Finals in Lincoln and placed 5th. James concluded his report by providing a list of upcoming events and activities.

 

President Thiele welcomed approximately 15 visitors. One patron addressed the Board.

 

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

Pille ­­moved that the February 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $94,118.44 be approved as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND (QCPUF)

            Magnusson moved that the February 2016 claims from the QCPUF, in the amount of $900.00 be approved as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

 

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

Pille ­­moved that the February 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $13,283.74 be approved as presented. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 2016 BOARD MEETING

Pille moved to approve the minutes from the January 2016 board meeting as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BOARD GOALS

            Superintendent Smith read the Board Goals. Discussion followed. Schmidt moved to approve the Board Goals for 2016-2017 as amended. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Pille reported that the Buildings Grounds and Transportation Committee will meet in the near future. The Adhoc Committee met on January 26, 2016. Smith provided a copy of the notes from that meeting.

 

DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO RETAIN THE PERRY LAW FIRM AND APPROVE THE JOINT COUNSEL AGREEMENT

            Magnusson moved to retain the Perry Law Firm and approve the JOINT COUNSEL AGREEMENT by and between Burt County School District 11-0001, a/k/a Tekamah-Herman Public Schools (“THPS”), and Burt County School District 11-0014, a/k/a Oakland-Craig Public Schools (“OCPS”), with the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., (“Law Firm”) as joint counsel for the school districts to assist and advise the school districts in regard and relating to a Community Education and Reorganization Plan (the “Plan”) generally along the lines of the Educational Planning Worksheet as presented by educational consultant Mr. Jerry McCall, ECS to the boards of education of the two school districts, a possible bond election, processing of the Plan through state and local officials to completion and all matters ancillary or related thereto (the “Work”), and that the Perry Law Firm shall perform such services hereunder as jointly directed by the THPS and OCPS boards and superintendents of schools. Smith explained this was necessary because Oakland-Craig and Tekamah-Herman both have the same law firm as their general counsel. Schmidt seconded the motion. Much discussion followed. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-1 (Anderson); Other-2 (Richards and Ray absent). Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE SPORTS CO-OP WITH TEKAMAH-HERMAN

            Superintendent Smith reported that he had been approached by Tekamah-Herman regarding a sports co-op for boys’ basketball and volleyball. Much discussion followed. The Board directed Smith to form a committee to discuss this further and then report back to the Board.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BOILER BID FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

            Superintendent Smith shared the 3 bids that were received for replacing a boiler at the elementary. After much discussion, it was decided more specific information was needed. This item was tabled until next month.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF COMPUTERS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL

Principal Droescher and Superintendent Smith reported on the need for additional computers in the high school. After much discussion, Magnusson moved to approve an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for the purchase of Chrome book computers to be used in the High School. Anderson seconded the motion. No additional discussion followed. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR

Smith presented the school calendar for 2016-2017. Some discussion followed. It was decided to table this item until next month.

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

            There were no board member reports.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

            Elementary Principal Bland reported that the NeSA Writing assessment has been completed. MAP testing has begun and the NeSA Reading, Math and Science assessments will begin at the end of March. Several 5th and 6th grade students will be participating in the spelling bee in Lyons next week. Bland presented projections of kindergarten number for the next 3 years. Kindergarten Round Up will be held on March 18th. The size and makeup of the current 1st grade class was discussed. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 256 students, which is up 1 student from last month and 7 students from last year.

 

Secondary Principal Droescher reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 188 students which down 1 from last month and 3 from last year.   The results of the NeSA Writing testing will be provided as they become available. The second window of MAPS testing will begin on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Professional development has been focusing on instruction model work, Canvas training, Grit training and staff meetings. Droescher reported that he participated in a Career Academy tour of the Metro area with representatives from Pender, Bancroft-Rosalie, Lyons-Decatur NE, West Point Beemer and ESU 2. Tommy Nelson and Dylan Swenson were congratulated for their placement at the East Husker Conference wrestling tournament. A list of upcoming events and activities was provided.

 

Superintendent Smith provided a list of upcoming Board Member workshops and asked members for plans to attend.   Our FFA program received a $2,000 grant from Farm Credit Services of America to expand the landscaping and plant vegetables at the elementary building. Curtis Johnson from DLR has started the high school assessment and will provide more information in the near future. Superintendent Smith explained the General Fund budget allocations and provided some historical data on state aid.

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 10:28 p.m.

 

Secretary,

 

 

 

Julie Ehlers

 

GENERAL FUND
20/20 TECHNOLOGIES LLC $5,570.00
ACTIVITY $80.00
ADE’S PEST CONTROL $370.00
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $141.88
ANDERSON HARDWARE $672.12
BARONE SECURITY SYSTEMS $351.96
BLACK DIAMOND ELECTRONICS $1,487.50
BLAND, JESSICA $153.00
CDW-GOVERNMENT INC $2,760.13
CENTRAL VALLEY AG $3,773.99
CHEMSEARCH $419.23
CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC $295.12
CITY OF OAKLAND $682.01
CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY $5,669.69
DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC $263.17
DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526 $9.05
DROESCHER, RUSTY $372.50
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS $87.89
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES $600.00
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #1 $5,386.88
EGAN SUPPLY $125.00
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT $119.40
ESU #6 $70.00
ESU 2 $38,506.99
FIRST BANKCARD $1,214.80
HOMETOWN LEASING $1,255.77
JO-DEL ENTERPRISES $778.00
K C PARTS $3,518.62
KSB SCHOOL LAW $1,935.65
LEARN2MOVE, LLC $1,176.06
LYONS-DECATUR N E $75.00
NASB $140.00
NEBRASKA AIR FILTERS $708.73
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $4,693.12
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT $605.14
OLSON PLUMBING AND HEATING $571.43
PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING $8.94
PROCOMPUTING CORPORATION $29.00
RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS $5,735.18
SAPP BROTHERS $105.00
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC $50.00
STANTON MUSIC BOOSTERS $162.00
SUPPLYWORKS $1,781.68
TELEPHONE CONNECTION, INC. $603.01
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – $390.00
VERN’S PLBMG & HEAT $13.80
WAYNE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL $600.00
$94,118.44
SCHOOL LUNCH FUND
ADVANCED FIRE AND SAFETY INC $112.00
APPEARA $206.46
BRAUNGER FOODS $2,305.42
FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM $3,395.41
HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY, $3,481.99
PEGLER SYSCO $2,688.32
STROMQUIST, PAULA $4.54
VERN’S PLBMG & HEAT $1,089.60
$13,283.74
QUALITY CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK FREMONT $900.00

 

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