HCI Elects New Board Members


Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) is a substance abuse prevention coalition serving the counties of Burt, Cuming, Stanton, and Madison. The board meets three times per year and is made up of community leaders from the four counties representing 12 distinctly separate sectors including: youth, parents, business, media, schools, police, religious or fraternal organizations, civic or volunteer groups, minorities, health care experts, state, local, or tribal government agencies, and other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse.

At the May 7, 2015 HCI board of directors meeting, the board elected two new members representing the government and media sectors. Byron Brogan, City Director and Economic Development Director for Madison, NE, was approved as the new government sector representative. Jeffrey Steffen, Operations Manager at WJAG 106 KIX and Lite Rock 97.5 in Norfolk, NE, was selected as the new media sector representative.

Kathy Becker, Coordinator for HCI, stated, “The board looks forward to working with Messrs. Brogan and Steffen serving on the HCI board. Their expertise and passion for youth and substance abuse prevention make them invaluable to achieving HCI’s goals and mission.”

If you are interested in learning more about HCI, attending a meeting, or becoming involved, visit            our website at www.elvphd.org (Programs/Services—Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention) or call              (402) 529-2233.

Village of Decatur Meeting Agenda


VILLAGE OF DECATUR

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

May14, 2015
4:30 P.M. CITY HALL

 

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 MEETING:

 

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf____

 

5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:

 

1)         Police: Monthly Report

2)         Lights: Monthly Report
3)         Water & Sewer: Monthly Report
4)         Parks: Monthly Report- Income of $600.27
5)         Streets: Monthly Report
6)         Recycling Report:

 

6)        OLD BUSINESS

 


7)        NEW BUSINESS

 

1) Ann Chytka- 90 day probation period up.

2) Commercial Insurance- Kay Kellogg

 

3) Don Light- Clean up days.

 

4) Norma Farrens – Riverfront Days.

 

5) Fire Dept.- Liquor License for River Front Days Fish Fry, June 19, 2015.

6) Fire Dept.- Mowing of grass at Fire Hall.

 

7) Bridge signs

 

8) Amy Soll- Center for Rural Affairs

 

9) Amy Soll- Burt County Broncos

 

10) Run down properties

8)        CORRESPONDENCE

 

9)       ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) Clean up day is Saturday May 16, 2015. Any volunteers would be greatly appreciated.
10)       APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by Wolf and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted

 

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Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg _____, Richards _____, Tolby _____, Wolf _____

 

Are there any questions from the audience?

 

 

10)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING

 

 

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Adjournment Time:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Governor Ricketts Announces Flags to Flown at Half-Staff Friday


Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Obama, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 15, 2015, in honor of a Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, May 15, 2015.

Oakland Swimming Pool to Open Soon


Weather Permitting the Oakland Swim Pool will be open Monday May 25th. Pool hours will be posted next week.

Weather Permitting the Oakland Swim Pool will be open Monday May 25th. Pool hours will be posted next week.

Lang Donates Books of Local History to Oakland Public Library


Russel Lang of rural Craig visited the Oakland Public Library donating two volumes of books to Oakland Library Director for patrons to enjoy. The books were compiled by Alex Meyer of the Scribner  area, covering historical events, families, businesses, etc. of the Uehling, Hooper, Scribner and surrounding areas. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Russel Lang of rural Craig visited the Oakland Public Library donating two volumes of books to Oakland Library Director for patrons to enjoy. The books were compiled by Alex Meyer of the Scribner area, covering historical events, families, businesses, etc. of the Uehling, Hooper, Scribner and surrounding area. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

No Delays Expected on Hwy 77 During Construction of Roundabout, yet


Will construction of the roundabout at hwy 77/32 cause delays on hwy 77? “Not yet, part of permanent Hwy 32 will function as temporary 77. That small section of Hwy 32 will be built in the next week or two,” stated Jeff Francis, Highway Project Manager.

The map below illustrates the roundabout and its’ construction.

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Friends was the Theme of Story Time at Oakland Public Library


Friends was the theme of Story time at the Oakland Public Library. Next Tuesday is the last story time until school starts in the fall. Please join in the fun beginning at 10:00 a.m. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Friends was the theme of Story time at the Oakland Public Library. Next Tuesday is the last story time until school starts in the fall. Please join in the fun beginning at 10:00 a.m. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Highway 32 East Closing Today


After many rain delays, progress is moving forward on the roundabout at the junction of hwy 77/32 in Oakland. “The contractor will be closing Hwy 32 this morning,” stated Jeff Francis, Highway Project Manager.

The closing will only affect eastbound traffic, towards Tekamah. Highway 32 west and 77 north and south remain open.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.

 

Community Help Needed for Logan Valley Manor Staff


Since the announcement of the impending closing of the Logan Valley Manor on April 27 the staff have not been paid. At the time of their next regular pay-day, a couple of days later, they did not receive their expected paychecks. In fact, the last paychecks the staff received were half a month prior to that. Their pay schedule also means that the staff have been working for over a month without getting paid for any of those hours of labor. We are attempting to offer some help to these families that have been depending on these paychecks.

 

“If you would like to give any food items or monetary donations toward this effort, please drop your donations off at the New Life Church. It will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and is located immediately west of the Logan Valley Manor,” stated Jeff Clark, Pastor of New Life Church.

For those who are not be familiar with its location, from Diamond Street turn south on Ninth Street and you will find yourself in the New Life parking lot. Thank you in advance for your generous gifts for these families

Reminder: Alumni Banquet Nearing


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