Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes

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OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK

Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

September 30, 2015

TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication in the Plaindealer, upon a 1st floor bulletin board within the courthouse and on the County’s Website. A copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. The following members were present: Cliff Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, the agenda was approved, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none.

The following claims for September in the amount of $980,772.39 including $103,917.99 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. $300,000.00 of this total reflects a transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund.

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE AFLAC
ALBIN LAW OFFICE
AMANDA BARRON LAW

AMERICAN BROADBAND ANDERSON HARDWARE ANDY’S QUICK SHOP ANN FLOOD

APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECH ARBY’S BODY SHOP
AS CENTRAL SERVICES
AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO AT&T

BILL J PICKELL
BLACK HILLS ENERGY

MEDICAL 2.50 INSURANCE 820.23

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MENTAL HEALTH ATTY FEES
ATTY FEES SUPPLIES

FUEL
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
PARTS
AS/400 COSTS TELETYPE PHONE
TIRES
UTILITIES

713.10

802.50 1,320.26 119.38 261.78 50.00 850.00 225.00 221.60 350.00 55.64 184.94 127.60

BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD BOMGAARS
BOONE COUNTY
BRANIFF SERVICE BREHMER MFG INC

BURT CO CLERK
BURT CO COURT
BURT CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK BURT CO EXTENSION
BURT CO PUBLIC POWER DIST
BURT CO SHERIFF
BURT CO TREASURER
BURT CO TREASURER
CARROLL WELTE
CATHY FARBER
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CENTURYLINK
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLEANING MART
CLIFF MORROW
CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CUBBY’S
D’MOORE PIZZA
DAKOTA CO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY DASH MEDICAL GLOVES
DAVID SCHOLD
DEARBORN NATL LIFE INS
DECATUR EXPRESS
DORIS ANDERSON ESTATE
EADIE GIBBS
ENGELHARDT COMMUNICATIONS ERNIE GLUP PIPE SALES
FARMERS PRIDE
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS
FIRST NAT’L BANK-NE-EFPTS FRANCES FRENCH
FRANK KREJCI
FRED MYTTY
FREMONT SANITATION
GERALD NEWILL
GLADYS NELSON
GREAT PLAINS COMM

INSURANCE 58,763.94 SUPPLIES 1,266.00 WORKSHOP 144.99 FUEL 1,232.60 STEEL PRODUCTS 690.19 POSTAGE 26.85 NON-WAIVE 335.00 COURT FEES 67.00 WORKSHOP 75.00 RADIO TOWER 361.95 SUPPLIES/FUEL 160.38 FUND TRANSFER 300,000.00 TAXES 16.00

471.14 48.00 10.25

739.13 26.83 151.63 369.91 586.64 119.60 447.48 506.74 87.90 250.00 SUPPLIES 60.90 MILEAGE 36.80 LIFE INSURANCE 31.46 FUEL 2,606.60 GRAVEL/BORROW 1,734.60 EXTENSION 136.00 REPAIR/LABOR 563.09 CULVERTS 1,908.50 FUEL 3,294.62 INSURANCE 490.00

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MEAL/MILE/ETC ELECTION
LIFE INSURANCE SERVICE UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES SUPPLIES MILEAGE GARNISHMENT FUEL

MEETING
BD PRISONERS

34,262.95 11.00 4,144.00 1,744.90 GARBAGE 121.26 MILEAGE/MEETING 133.40 COURT FEES 104.25 REPAIRS 337.44

FEDERAL TAXES PRIOR SERVICE

EASEMENT ETC BUDGET MAKING

GREG BRUMMOND
HEARTLAND FIRE PROTECTION CO HOPKINS LAW OFFICE
ILA DAVIS
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY
JAMES G EGLEY
JAMES L DEVENING
JAN RASMUSSEN
JAY JOHNSON
JEANICE BOWERS
JOHN WILSON
JOHNSON & MOCK
JONI RENSHAW
K B’S MINI MART
KARR TUCKPOINTING
KATHLEEN A LAUGHLIN
KEITH SMITH
KELLY RYAN
KUENY & BEGLEY
LARRY J GREGERSON
LINDA ROGERS
LINDSEY KREIFELS
LINDY GLASS
LYDICK CUSTOM LAWN CARE
MADISON CO SHERIFF
MARLENE KAEDING
MARNELL LAVALEY
MARTIN MARIETTA
MARY E. ROGERS
MARY LOFTIS
MASSMUTUAL
MATT CONNEALY
MEL’S SMALL ENGINE
MEMORIAL COMM HOSPITAL
MERCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MICHAEL D SULLIVAN
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS
MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES CO MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MIPS INC
NACO
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE ASSN OF PROFESSIONAL VETERANS NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM

MILEAGE 63.25

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108.50 915.00 18.00 303.39 75.00 235.00 82.80 289.23 37.66 57.31 172.50 556.38 FUEL 1,014.07 BUILDING RESTORE 23,370.00 GARNISHMENT 325.00 LABOR/PARTS 59.83 PARTS 47.55 ATTY FEES 2,325.00 EASEMENT ETC 8,584.00 ELECTION 16.00 ELECTION 16.00 WINDOWS 19,440.00 SPRINKLERS 517.50 MENTAL HEALTH 5,023.15 ELECTION 16.00 ELECTION 16.00 GRAVEL/BORROW 11,232.70 ELECTION 32.00 MEAL/MILE 398.51 RETIREMENT 200.00 MILEAGE/MEETING 120.75 REPAIRS 53.00 TESTING 41.60 MEDICAL 209.85

INSPECTION ATTY FEES
PRIOR SERVICE COPIER
MENTAL HEALTH TRASH

MILEAGE MILEAGE MILEAGE MEAL/MILE ATTY FEES MEAL/MILE

50.00 5,352.50 9,261.40 5,121.65 3,097.81 95.00 1,500.00 DUES 100.00 LODGING 186.00

MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE CULVERTS
FUEL

SERVICE WORKSHOPS RETIREMENT

NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBR PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT NEBRASKA WORKFORCE DEV
NICHOLAS E. WURTH LAW OFFICE
NMC
NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO
NSA & POAN CONFERENCE FUND
NSG
O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC
OAKLAND MERCY HOSPITAL
OFFICE SYSTEMS COMPANY
OFFICE WAREHOUSE
OFFICENET
PEGGY SMITH
PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES
PENDER MEDICAL CLINIC
PENNY A. WARREN
PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
PHYSICIANS LABORATORY PC PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO
QUALITY INN & SUITES
QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
RESERVE ACCOUNT
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS ROSALIE J. GREGERSON
SAPP BROS PETROLEUM INC
SARAH FREIDEL
SAVE MORE MARKET
SCHENKELBERG IMPLEMENT CO
SEALS & SERVICE INC
SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
STALP GRAVEL CO
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
STEINY’S GENERAL STORE
STEVE CASS
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP TEKAMAH POST OFFICE
TED CONNEALY
THRASHER

CHILD SUPPORT LABS ELECTRICITY UNEMPLOYMENT ATTY FEES PARTS/RENT/ETC PHONE SCHOOLING CHEMICAL ELEVATOR

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1,224.17 105.00 1,309.14 2,398.94 915.00 4,976.11 229.26 120.00 4,400.00 258.18 60.00 253.20 184.14 58.50 97.17 1,260.00 1,051.44 468.10 63.25 38.00 610.00 518.82 345.00 1,019.05 324.01 5,000.00 RETIREMENT 16,979.99 EASEMENT ETC 1,480.00 FUEL 3,505.20 MILEAGE 108.68 SUPPLIES 486.84 PARTS 166.34 PARTS 32.34 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,114.43 SUPPLIES 509.45 GRAVEL/BORROW 71,968.13 SUPPLIES 288.55 STATE TAXES 4,238.12 SUPPLIES/ETC 1,332.31 AIR CONDITION 13,800.00 SUPPLIES 273.23 POSTAGE 193.00 MILEAGE 36.23 BRIDGES 35,935.00

LABS CONTRACT SUPPLIES SERVICE MILEAGE AUTOPSY MEDICAL MILE/MEAL MEETING/MILE PEST CONTROL AUTOPSY PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS SUPPLIES PARTS/TOOLS POSTAGE

THURSTON CO SHERIFF
TOM FARRENS
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC VALORIE OLSON
VERIZON WIRELESS
VILLAGE OF DECATUR WASHINGTON CO COURT WASHINGTON NATL INS WESTERN ENGINEERING CO INC WPCI

BD PRISONERS 5,550.00 EROSION 1,500.00 TOWER RENT 158.50 MENTAL HEALTH 50.00 PHONE 195.44 UTILITIES 79.91 TRANSCRIPT 2.75 INSURANCE 16.15 RD PATCHING 163,997.99 TESTING 51.00

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The Burt County Agricultural Society’s 2015-2016 budget report was noted and placed on file.

Ray Peterson and Vic Jensen, representing Silvercreek Township, came before the Board to discuss a road closure request they had received from a land owner in Silvercreek. The land owner owns the land on both sides of County Road 25 from K to L, he is requesting the road be closed. Schold made a motion to hold a public hearing for the road closure, Brummond seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays –none.

At 10:00 A.M. the following sealed Bids for County Road C were opened:

TCW (Lincoln)
Cedar Valley Corp. (Waterloo, IA) Knife River (Sioux City)
A & R Construction (Plainview) Luxa Construction (Blair)

$3,044,736.00 $2,392,955.77 $2,487,979.97 $1,992,663.12 $2,267,131.27

5/15/16-10/15/16 5/15/16-10/15/16 May–Oct. 2016 July-Oct. 2016 6/1/16-10/14/16

Peggy Smith, Burt Co Road Superintendent and Jeff Wagner from Mainelli Wagner & Associates Inc., engineers for the project, reviewed the bids and recommended the low bid from A & R Construction. Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board accepted the Bid for $1,992,663.12 from A & R Construction out of Plainview, NE. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes -Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Roger, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays –none.

Motion was made by Schold, to approve an ‘addition’ to the annual liquor license for L-Ten, LLC/Pheasant Bonanza. The approval is needed due to the change in size of the new lodge. The motion passed with a second by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

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Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Schold, to allow Chairman Morrow to sign the Certification of Cost Allocation Plan from Maximus, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Delinquent tax list from the Burt Co Treasurer (pursuant to 77-1918) was noted and placed on file.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, Chairman Morrow signed two agreements with Nebraska Dept of Roads concerning land survey corners for highway improvement projects in Burt County. (1) Hwy 32 from West Point running East approx. 11 miles & (2) Hwy 51 from US 9-Hwy 77. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Roger, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays –none.

The Board discussed the Visitors Committee that needs to be set up for the Burt County Lodging Tax. There are still not enough volunteers who have come forward to sit on the committee. We will revisit the committee nominations at the next Board meeting.

The Burt County Board has decided to change their policy for health insurance benefits. The Board agreed to have a resolution ready to vote on for the Oct. 13 meeting. Specific policy changes will come into effect in January 2016 (if such resolution is passed.)

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M. until October 13, 2015.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OFSUPERVISORS

These minutes are not the official record 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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Ad Specials At Kat Country Hub

October 5, 2015 1 Comment


Kat Country Hub is running a sale on holiday ads beginning now and continuing through December 15th. This special is for businesses and individuals wanting to run ads for anything related to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For line ads the special will be: First week, $6, second week, $3. Third week free. If more weeks are needed, then the following weeks will be $3 with last week free.

For a submitted boxed ad: Price will be determined upon size. Each week will be half off of the regular price.

Please contact Kat Country Hub for details and to submit the ad. Email is katcountryhub@gmail.com. Phone 402-317-9513 or Facebook message me on my Facebook, Denise Gilliland, or my business Facebook Kat Country Hub.

I am in the holiday mood, so am being very generous to everyone, wanting to give back to my readers. Thank you for reading my paper! Happy holidays!

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Community Leaders Attend Better Together Leadership Summit

October 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Twelve community representatives from across Burt County came together for food and fellowship on Wednesday evening, September 23rd at the new Lyons Auditorium. Burt County Economic Development sponsored the event, “Better Together Leadership Summit” as a chance for city council/village board members and their staff to get acquainted and share experiences.

 

Patty Plugge, Executive Director of BCEDC, welcomed the group and talked about the trends affecting rural communities. “Regionalism is vital to our rural communities.”
The mayor of Lyons, Andy Fuston, explained how the city went about the renovation of the city auditorium. He stressed the importance of having a good grant writer for your community and how helpful that was in the process. Plugge also reminded the group that the Northeast NE Development District can assist its members in grant writing.

 

The group had representatives from Lyons, Tekamah and Decatur at Wednesday’s meeting. They agreed to hold this type of meeting again, possibly on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. The goal is to share information and learn more about topics that can help their communities thrive. Plugge agreed to organize the meetings and will be asking for suggestions on interesting topics. All community representatives will be invited to participate.

Patty Plugge addresses those attending the leadership summit recently. Photo courtesy of Patty Plugge.

Patty Plugge addresses those attending the leadership summit recently. Photo courtesy of Patty Plugge.

Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston discussed the renovation of the community center in Lyons with other community leaders at the summit. Photo courtesy of Patty Plugge.

Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston discussed the renovation of the community center in Lyons with other community leaders at the summit. Photo courtesy of Patty Plugge.

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Fire Prevention

October 5, 2015 Leave a comment


By Mary Loftis, Extension Assistant

Fire Prevention

Almost daily we hear fire sirens, many going to medical emergencies but way too many are in route to a home or apartment fire. Are you prepared?

Keeping you and your family safe is a top priority.  There are simple steps to take to keep our homes safe.  Preparing for emergencies such as fire is often talked about but proper action in never taken.  Fires can be prevented by taking time and precautions to remove the risk factors from your home or daycare.

Risk factors include: unattended cooking, smoking, burning candles, electrical malfunctions, and failure to maintain heating equipment and no smoke alarm.

Every home should have a smoke alarm.  Smoke alarms should be placed outside all sleeping areas and on every level of the home.

Check your smoke alarm monthly. If you don’t have a working smoke alarm, install one now.  Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can escape quickly.

Every family should have a fire escape plan. It should be practiced and children should be aware of all escape routes. Nearly half of the families who have a plan have practiced it. Having a plan without reviewing it with all family members is not a good practice. Always get out of the home and call 911. Many people think they will have several minutes to get out after the smoke alarm sounds. It is often less than 6 minutes.

  • Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment.
  • Two of every five home fires started in the kitchen
  • Smoking is a leading cause of civilian home fire deaths.
  • Electrical failure or malfunctions caused an average of almost 48,000 home fires per year, resulting in roughly 450 deaths and nearly $1.5 billion in direct property damage.
  • If you have upper levels in your home, a rope ladder can be installed to use in case of emergency.
  • Always remember to put out candles and smoking materials before going to bed or leaving the home.
  • Ashes from fireplaces and woodstoves should be disposed of correctly in a metal container and away from the house. Make sure grill fires are completely out when done grilling.
  • A home inventory is also important. In case or fire, do you know what all you have in your home and its value? This is very important for insurance and replacing items.
  • Approximately 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or the alarms are not working.
  • Smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years.

Take time to keep your family safe by removing risk factors from your home and daily activities.

Source:  National Fire Prevention Agency     www.nfpa.org

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City of Lyons Meeting Agenda

October 5, 2015 Leave a comment


 

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

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

October 6, 2015 – 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 September 1.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of September 1 meeting: Resolution No. 2015-5: The 2015-2016 Budget Year – Set Property Tax request at a different amount than prior year was signed. Resolution No. 2015-6: Increase the restricted funds authority by one percent, to become three and one half percent was signed. Resolution No. 2015-7: Adopt the 2015-2016 Budget was signed.

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Chad Buller of Federated Insurance – Discuss Health Insurance options.

 

  1. Burt County Fair Board – Discuss rental rate for Community Center.

 

  1. Lyons Housing Authority – Appointment of George Fritts as Chairman.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Wyatt Fraas/Matthew Mazzotta – Update on the Store-Front Theatre. Requesting to close off one block of Main St the evening of Tuesday, October 20, (pending completion) for the Grand Opening.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Change Order No.6 (Final) for a decrease of $751.00 on the Community Center.
  2. Motion and second from Council members.
  3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #9 (Final) for $14,249.00 to Fauss Construction on the Community Center.
  2. Motion and second from Council members.
  3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to accept the work completed by Fauss Construction Inc for the City of Lyons on the Partial Renovation-Phase II Lyons Community Center Improvements Project.
  2. Motion and second from Council members.
  3. Tabulation of votes

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

October 6, 2015 – 5:30 P.M

 

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
    1. CEU hours.
    2. Condemned properties.
    4. Main St trees.
    5. Brink Park.
    6. Fiber Optics.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. The 2015/2016 Adopted Budget was filed with the Nebraska State Auditor’s office and Burt County Clerk’s office.
    5. Request to attend the Three Rivers Clerks Meeting in Fremont on Thursday, October 15, 2015.
    6. Set up a special Council Meeting to review the health care plans in October.

 

  1. Consider to approve/not approve the transfer of deed from City of Lyons to Three Rivers Housing Development Corporation on Lot 6 & 7, Block 1 of Fritts Addition, City of Lyons, Burt County, Nebraska.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider ORDINANCE NO. 722: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 6, SECTION 5-602 OF THE LYONS MUNICIPAL CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES WITHIN THE COPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO IMPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO REPEAL ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANACES, AMENDMENTS, AND SECTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (To change the renewal date to May 1).
    1. Motion to suspend the statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second from Council Members to adopt Ordinance 722.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to approve/not approve NPPD’s 2016 Wholesale Power Contract (Option A).
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to approve/not approve a special designated liquor license to the Lyons Community Club for a dance on October 31, 2015 at the Lyons Community Center.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Executive Session: Discuss employee evaluation reviews: Terry Ueding, Gregg Simonsen, Robert Rivera, Mike Heavrin as Grant Writer, and Mary Lou Ritter (being certified).

 

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

 

 

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Free Hunting Workshops Being Offered This Fall

October 5, 2015 Leave a comment


The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will provide free workshops to novice hunters and trappers this fall.

Game and Parks specialists will cover successful strategies, equipment, biology, techniques and other topics at locations around the state throughout the months of October and November. All workshops run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A full list of workshops, along with registration info, is available on our website.

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Market Report

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Markets 10/5/15 @ 10:33am

Dow +188.44
S&P +24.11
Nasdaq +45.37

 

Grain Markets 10/5/15 @ 10:09am

Dec Corn +1 ¾ @ $3.91
Nov Beans +7 ¼ @ $8.81 ½ 

 

A firmer tone at the open this am.  There will be a USDA S&D Report on October 9th.  Harvest seems to be in full swing now, and combines are in the field.  Hearing some pretty impressive yields as well!

 

Quick Look: USDA Stocks report from 9/30/15

Grain Stocks Report  

USDA

 Avg Estimate

(mbu)

 Estimate Range Last Year % Change vs LY
Corn 1,731 1,739 1,647 – 1,850 1,232 +40.5%
Soybeans 191 205 165 – 250 92 +100.1%
Wheat 2,089 2,149 1,987 – 2,285 1,907 +9.6%

 

 Yield Estimates from last week:

  • USDA in September estimated the corn yield at 167.5; soybeans at 47.1
  • Informa’s most recent corn yield estimated at 168.4; soybean at 47.2
  • FC Stone’s most recent corn yield estimated at 167.0; soybean at 46.9  

Corn: I remain optimistic on corn, with plenty of time for an opportunity to present itself sometime between now and July, storage may be the best plan for now.  If you are short on storage, we can use a buy back strategy.  If you have presold or hedged you could consider rolling to the March capturing .11 to .12 cents and putting additional money on that sale.

 

Beans: Weds stocks report was friendly the beans, and $9 resistance was broken following the report for the first time since August.  It’s promising to know the market is still willing to go there.

 

Strategy: With a small bounce in corn I am seeing a $3.40/$4.40 Triplex within reach for December ’16.
I will also add for both Corn and Beans CVA’s Grain Adviser Program is a good opportunity as well to have some bushels marketed for you.

 

For Fun: 

So I have wanted to buy a chicken coop and some chickens…..wife says I am nuts.  I have done countless amounts of research and even have my building plans.  Though it will probably never happen I stumbled across something unexpected?!?!?

 

Does your chicken need a sweater?

When the temperature drops and chickens lose feathers, many people bundle up their flocks, but others say the garments are more about fashion than function.  While there are patterns available to knit on your own, you can also buy chicken sweaters online.  I think hot coffee blew out my nose!  I must be insensitive thinking chickens are produce and not pets.  Boy was I wrong!

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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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Judith Shinkle is Artist of the Month

October 4, 2015 Leave a comment


Judith Shinkle is the featured Artist of the Month for October. Judy taught piano for nearly 50 years. In the meantime, she started to paint and later was a founding member of the PASSAGEWAY GALLERY. Besides painting in oils, she travels and volunteers.

Her painting, “Piano Bouquet” was featured on the cover of “Clavier” magazine. Come see her works of art at the Swedish Heritage Center, 301 N Charde Ave in Oakland, October 4, 2015, 11:00-1:00p.m. An Italian flair meal will be available. For more information, contact Julie Johnson at 402-685-5652.

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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Oregon Tragedy

October 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Roseburg, Oregon.

 

According to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, “[t]he lowering of the flag in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Roseburg, Oregon, will this year coincide with Sunday’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service…”

 

Flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on October 6, 2015.  The President’s proclamation can be found here.

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Public Attends Open House for Remodeled Lyons Community Center

October 2, 2015 Leave a comment


The Lyons Mayor and City Council opened the doors for the public to view the newly remodeled Lyons Community Center on Sunday.

The building, constructed in 1964, has been maintained over the years, but with changing times, the mayor and council felt it was time to remodel the building in order to keep up with the times.

“With the building of the new pool and now remodeling the community center, Lyons is a community that is thriving,” stated Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston.

Upon entering the building, one will become keenly aware of how much effort was put into redoing the center, from top to bottom. It doesn’t remotely resemble the former interior at all. There is new flooring, new windows, lighting, a drop down video screen, a portable stage and, of course, new paint on the walls. There are also new bathrooms, much roomier than the previous ones.

To achieve such a goal takes money, of course, and a great deal of it. Fortunately, grants were obtained to assist the city in alleviating costs.

Mike Heavrin, the Lyons Library Director, is also a grant writer for the city. “We can’t thank him enough for the time and effort he put into writing the grants for the city,” Mayor Fuston said.

The city was fortunate to receive assistance from three different entities. The Nielsen Foundation provided a grant for $125,000, the Nebraska Civic, Lorraine Glissman of Lyons wished the city $170,000 and Community Center Financing Fund put the city over the top with a grant of $375,000. After the project was completed, the total cost was around $900,000, with the city only putting in approximately $200,000.

The Mayor and Council are very proud of the project and what it will mean to the community. “We’ve taken that jewel, polished it up and put it back on the crown,” stated Mayor Fuston.

One feature the Mayor spoke of was the decal on the right wall upon entering the community center and what it says: You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it takes people to make the dream a reality-Walt Disney.

“I wanted something that summed up what Lyons is all about,” said Mayor Andy Fuston.

Contact the Lyons City Office for details on renting the newly remodeled facility.

The decal that says what Lyons is all about. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The decal that says what Lyons is all about. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The open house for the remodeled community center in Lyons. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The open house for the remodeled community center in Lyons. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The new windows at the Lyons Community Center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The new windows at the Lyons Community Center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The windows, with shades that go up and down with a push of a button. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The windows, with shades that go up and down with a push of a button. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston addresses the crowd at the open house for the remodeled community center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston addresses the crowd at the open house for the remodeled community center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Those in attendance listen to the mayor's speech at the open house for the community center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and chief, Kat Country Hub.

Those in attendance listen to the mayor’s speech at the open house for the community center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and chief, Kat Country Hub.

Those that oversaw the remodeling project are, back from left: Council member Kyle Brink, former Council member Roger Andersen, Lyons Library Director and Grant Writer for the city, Mike Heavrin. Front row, from left: Cem Mock, Nielsen Foundation President, Mayor Andy Fuston, Council member Charlie Wheaton and Council member Allen Steinmeyer. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Those that oversaw the remodeling project are, back from left: Council member Kyle Brink, former Council member Roger Andersen, Lyons Library Director and Grant Writer for the city, Mike Heavrin. Front row, from left: Cem Mock, Nielsen Foundation President, Mayor Andy Fuston, Council member Charlie Wheaton and Council member Allen Steinmeyer. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A plaque in the entry way listing those that oversaw the process of the remodeling project. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A plaque in the entry way listing those that oversaw the process of the remodeling project. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Plaques in the entry way recognizing the Nielsen Center and Glissman's for their contributions to the community center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Plaques in the entry way recognizing the Nielsen Center and Glissman’s for their contributions to the community center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

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