Harvest Fest in Bancroft, NE
September 15, 2015 Leave a comment
Village of Decatur Special Board Meeting
September 14, 2015 Leave a comment
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
BUDGET HEARING and BUDGET SUMMARY
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 @ 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.
1) Meeting called to order by Chairman Kellogg
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf ______
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting received:
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf ______
3) Approval and or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf ______
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE HEARING:
Yes _______ No ________
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards______, Tolby _____, Wolf ______
5) NEW BUSINESS:
1) 2015-2016 Budget Hearing
6) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING
_______________2nd________________
ADJOURNMENT TIME _____________ P.M.
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Chairman
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Village Clerk
Commission Votes to Enter Memorandum of Understanding
September 11, 2015 Leave a comment
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission voted today to enter a memorandum of understanding to work with five Nebraska Natural Resource Districts and the Nebraska Public Power District to take steps towards transfer of assets, including NPPD’s water appropriations on the Niobrara River, Spencer Hydro dam, and the lands and easements associated with the dam.
The Commission voted to enter the memorandum of understanding during a special meeting at the Commission headquarters, 2200 N. 33rd St. in Lincoln, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.
The Commission and the NRDs will seek legislative authority to convert NPPD’s water rights to a multi-use water right, part of which will be conserved for recreation and fish and wildlife needs, and part of which will be conserved for integrated water management in the Niobrara River basin. NPPD will continue to operate the dam in the meantime.
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff on Patriot Day
September 10, 2015 Leave a comment
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on September 11, 2015.
Governor Ricketts also issued the following statement in observance of Patriot Day:
“Today is a time for us to pause and solemnly remember the lives of the many Americans that were killed 14 years ago. We can never forget the events of September 11, 2001, and the many brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country as we continue to seek an end to Islamic extremism.”
On Patriot Day, the Governor will attend the 9/11 Minute of Silence Ceremony at Memorial Park in Omaha.
Oakland City Council Meeting Agenda
September 10, 2015 Leave a comment
BUDGET HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA
MEETING NOTICE:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the regular monthly meeting.
An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.
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PRELIMINARY AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
- Roll Call
- Establishment of a Quorum
- Reminder of Open Meeting Laws/Poster
- Approval of Minutes of September 25, 2015 meeting
- Treasurer’s Report
- SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
- Public Hearing on Budget
- Public Hearing to change the levy from last year
III. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A.
- OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
- Ordinance to approve Oakland Heights budget for 2015-2016
- Motion to approve increasing levy by additional 1%
- Ordinance to approve City Budget
- Resolution to set tax levy
- Swearing in of Luke Blanc
- Consideration of Ordinance setting wages for 2015/16
VI. INFORMATION ITEM
- End of Fiscal year need to sign checks 9/30/2015
VII. DISCUSSION
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS BILLS AND WARRANTS
- Approval by motion
- ADJOURNMENT
Reminder: Special Oakland City Council Meeting
September 10, 2015 Leave a comment
The Oakland City Council will hold a special budget meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Rosen Room in the Oakland City Auditorium. On the agenda is approval of the 2015-16 budget. The meeting is open to the public.
Burt and Cuming County Housing Receive Nielsen Grant
September 10, 2015 Leave a comment
“I am very excited to announce that our organization, along with the Cuming County EDC, has been approved for a grant to help in the demolition of dilapidated housing in Burt County. We will be receiving $75,000 to be used for this. We are working on an application that the communities will use to apply for funding. More on this as we get it,” stated Patty Plugge, Executive Director Burt County Economic Development Corporation.
Demolition Derby in Tekamah NE
September 4, 2015 Leave a comment
Many drivers entered the annual demolition derby in Tekamah, NE. They provided some great entertainment for the large crowd in attendance! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda
September 1, 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
September 1, 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.
- ROUTINE BUSINESS
- Meeting called to order.
- PUBLIC HEARING
- Mayor Fuston to open a Public Hearing to consider setting the property tax request at a different amount than the prior year.
- Close Hearing.
- Mayor Fuston to open a Budget Public Hearing to consider the proposed 2015-2016 budget.
- Close Hearing.
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.
- Dispense with reading of minutes of meetings held August 4.
- Claims as presented.
- Treasurer report.
- Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of August 4 meeting: Ordinance 720: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Notice Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide An Effective Date, was signed and published. Ordinance 721: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Deposit Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide An Effective Date, was signed and published.
Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda/Tabulation of Vote.
- REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS
Consideration and Action:
- Larry Arens of NPPD – Discuss wholesale contract.
- Wyatt Fraas of Center for Rural Affairs – Update on Art Project.
- Heath Cram – Discuss the Updated Procedures on Delinquent Accounts.
- Butch Imus – Discuss the City.
- Consider Resolution No. 2015-5: 2015-2016 Budget Year – Set Property Tax request at a different amount than prior year.
- Motion and second by Council.
- Tabulation of votes.
- Consider Resolution No. 2015-6: Increase the restricted funds authority by one percent, to become three and one half percent.
- Motion and second by Council.
- Tabulation of votes.
- Consider Resolution No. 2015-7: Adopt the 2015-2016 Budget.
- Motion and second by Council.
- Tabulation of votes.
LYONS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
September 1, 2015 – 5:30 P.M.
- Police report by Chief Buck.
- Discuss complaint letter received regarding property on the 500 block of Logan Ave.
- Discuss changing ticket amount for dogs at large.
- Discuss changing the ATV/UTV registration date.
- Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.
- Utilities report.
- Main St repairs.
- Condemned properties.
- Recycling help.
- Water plant.
- New houses.
- Burlington caboose.
- Dangerous tree.
- Clerk’s Report.
- Income Statement – General.
- Income Statement – Utility.
- Budget Reports – General and Utility.
- Logan Valley Baptist Church will be using the mini green for a rummage sale on September 25 and 26.
- Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Richard Totten for a new detached garage to the back of the house at 450 Diamond St, Lyons, NE.
- Motion and second from Council Members.
- Tabulation of votes.
- Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Neutral Path Communications/Vetick Construction to erect a satellite receiver dish on part of Lot 1, Block 2, Robley Second Addition, Lyons, NE.
- Motion and second from Council Members.
- Tabulation of votes.
- Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Brehmer Mfg for a 41’ x 60” Metal Wash Bay on Lot 8, 9, and west ½ Lot 10, Highway Addition also known as 825 Main St, Lyons, NE.
- Motion and second from Council Members.
- Tabulation of votes.
- Discuss appointing an Advisory Pool Board.
- Executive Session: Discuss employee evaluation reviews: Ron Daberkow, Raymond Hayes, and Mary Lou Ritter.
- Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
- Tabulation of vote.
Tenney is September Artist of the Month
August 31, 2015 Leave a comment
Hello again from the Swedish Heritage Center. Oh my, where has the summer gone? It always seems to fly by, so much faster than old man winter.
September’s artist of the month is Marilyn Tenney. Marilyn isn’t new to the area, she was the Oakland-Craig art teacher for many years and retired teaching art for 32 years. She is currently working for the Art Place America project as the team leader in Lyons. All her beautiful potter pieces will be on display and are also for sale.
Please come and enjoy Marilyn’s artwork and enjoy an old fashion bar-b-que meal. This month we thought it would be fun to celebrate the end of summer with grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, baked beans, potato salad and fresh-baked apple crisp topped with ice cream of course. A free will donation will be collected and we would also like to thank all of you for your monetary support and for your loyalty in attending all of our event.s We have been having so much fun having such a variety of artists and different food themes.
See your Sunday September 6th from 11:00 till 1:00 at the Swedish Heritage Center.
Marilyn Tenney, September Artist of the Month. Photo Courtesy of Julie Johnson.
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