Burt County Fair Schedule


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Heat Advisory


Heat advisory in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Friday… The National Weather Service in Omaha/valley has issued a heat advisory…which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * Temperature…high temperatures on Friday will climb into the lower and mid 90s and combined with high humidity will result in heat indices ranging from 105 to around 110 degrees Friday afternoon and early Friday evening. * Impacts…the hot temperatures combined with high humidity will result in an increased risk of heat related illness. Precautionary/preparedness actions… A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and neighbors.

New Windmill at the Burt County Fairgrounds


Lane Peterson donated a new windmill that was recently placed by the 4-H kitchen at the Burt County Fairgrounds. Many people came to help place the windmill in its' new home. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Lane Peterson donated a new windmill that was recently placed by the 4-H kitchen at the Burt County Fairgrounds. Many people came to help place the windmill in its’ new home. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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


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 Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on July 25, 2015.

Bancroft Farmers Market Begins This Friday


The Bancroft Farmers Market will begin this coming Friday, July 24, 2015. They will be open from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. They will set up across the street from the medical clinic. Anyone who has garden produce or you like to make baked goods, jellies, jams, or you have eggs to sell, you are invited to come and sell your products.

If you have any questions call the senior center at 402-648-3387. The farmers market coupons can only be used at the vendors that have a sign posted telling you that they are signed up with the state to accept those coupons.

 

Beauty of Old Farm Places


I took this picture in South Dakota while Jeff was driving down the highway at the new speed limit of 80 mph. It is very hard to take a picture while going that fast! I had seen this place before and remembered this time to take a quick picture of it. I love old farm places. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

I took this picture in South Dakota while Jeff was driving down the highway at the new speed limit of 80 mph. It is very hard to take a picture while going that fast! I had seen this place before and remembered this time to take a quick picture of it. I love old farm places. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland City Council Meeting Agenda


REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
CITY OF OAKLAND – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY – July 20, 2015 – 5.30P.M.
CITY AUDITORIUM
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AGENDA ITEM

1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Participant Sign-In Sheet Available & Disclosure of Meeting Recording Process Notice Posted
B. This is an Open Meeting of the Oakland Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Oakland abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in this meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law. Notice of meeting and copies of this agenda have been publically posted prior to the meeting at the Oakland City Hall, Oakland, U.S. Post Office, First National Bank Northeast.
C. The City Council may vote to go into Executive Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by Nebraska State Law. The public may re-enter City Council Chambers at any time after Governing Body reconvenes open session
D. Approval of 06.02.2015 Governing Body Meeting Minutes
E. Claims & Accounts Payable Report
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
2. SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
F. William Hall- Ordinance
G. Marilee Grothe- Swedish Heritage Center
H. Bonnie Goodrich-Housing
I. Patty Plugge- Economic Development
J. Garden Club

3. OLD BUISNESS
K. Houses being burnt by Fire Department (length of training, salvaging items in them, etc)

4. NEW BUSINESS
L. Accept Audit 2014
M. Approve new LARM valuation for auditorium
N. Conversion of accounts in Summit
O. Allow Gary Huse to score 203 E Swan
P. Allow Gary Huse to score Nancy Wilshusan
Q. Approve Resolution 2015-10, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
R. Approve Resolution 2015-11, renewal resolution for LARM
S. Resolution No. 2015-12 ratifying and confirming prior actions in approval of plans, specifications and cost estimate for Sanitary Sewer improvements and directing that notice to Contractors be published.
T. Resolution No. 2015-13 ratifying and confirming prior actions in approval of plans, specifications and cost estimate for Water System improvements and directing that notice to Contractors be published
U. Place mowing lien on 203 E Swan- Gary Wiles ($160.00)
V. Dump Skid Loader lease
W. Garden Club’s budget request
X. New budget (process & date of completion)

5. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Y. Police department- Terry Poland

6. INFORMATION ITEM
7. DISCUSSION
Z. 223 N Oakland Ave
8. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST IF NECESSARY
9. ADJOURNMENT

Registered Agenda Speakers
All individuals requesting to be Registered Agenda Speakers must fill out a Registered Speaker Card & submit to Clerk. The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the center front podium when your agenda Item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the center front podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner.

Submittal of Requests For Future Meeting Items
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council or City Staff consideration should complete the Comment, Concern & Agenda Request Form available at the City Office from the City Clerk. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council Action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a City Council Meeting or Workshop, notification of the event date will be given.

Heat Advisory Issued


Heat advisory in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening for … The National Weather Service in Omaha/valley has issued a heat advisory…which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * Temperature…heat indices will range from 105 to near 110 degrees this afternoon. * Impacts…above normal temperatures combined with high humidity will lead to dangerously high heat index values today and Saturday. Precautionary/preparedness actions… A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Village Board of Decatur to Hold Special Meeting


The Village Board of Decatur will hold a special meeting on July 24th at 3 pm.

On the agenda is ordinance 7-15 and employee insurance.

Fremont 4-H Fair Swine Showmanship Winners


Burt County showmanship skills were apparent at the Fremont 4-H Fair Swine Showmanship Contest Saturday evening in Fremont. Brayden Anderson of Lyons won the Intermediate Division while Jenna Bromm of Oakland won the Senior Division and Elise Anderson of Lyons placed third in the Junior Division. Photo Credit/Kevin Anderson.

Burt County showmanship skills were apparent at the Fremont 4-H Fair Swine Showmanship Contest Saturday evening in Fremont.
Brayden Anderson of Lyons won the Intermediate Division while Jenna Bromm of Oakland won the Senior Division and Elise Anderson of Lyons placed third in the Junior Division. Photo Credit/Kevin Anderson.