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The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.
April 15, 2015 Leave a comment
Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting
April 9, 2015
4:30P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on April 9, 2015. Visitors signing in were Carol Kellogg, Dale Wolf, Matt Connealy, Linda Dunning, James Phelps, and Sherri Huffman not signing in was Joe Zink
1) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Bolln-here, Kellogg-here, Richards-here, Tolby-here, Wolf-here.
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Bolln-Yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
3) Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.
Correction: None to report
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
All present
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1) Police Monthly Report-Kellogg reported that she was in contact with a female who applied for the police position but this individual really doesn’t want to move to the community. There is another application that Kellogg will be reviewing, a gentleman from Omaha and she will be in contact with him. Wolf stated that she had been in contact with a Burt County official and they would like us to get someone as soon as possible or he will get someone and there will be a charge to the community. Bolln stated that there needs to be something done with the dogs running around and stated as police commissioner Kellogg is responsible for this matter. Kellogg stated she will contact the owners.
2) Lights Monthly Report- Wolf reported everything is fine.
3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- Richards reported that there were a couple of sewer leaks and they have been cleared up. Roto-Rooter was called in for the one up at the north end.
4) Parks Monthly Report – Tolby reported that she saw campers over the weekend and the Clerk stated that those will be reported on April’s report in May. The water is turned on and the park is ready for campers. Kellogg report that a sign is needed at north park stating no off road driving.
5) Streets Monthly Report – Bolln reported that there are issues with streets that the frost has thawed and that they will be addressed. The cold mix has been delivered.
6) OLD BUSINESS
1) Results from the Community Survey’s- Kellogg reported that of the 92 survey’s the majority were not interested in saving the toll booth and that the state will be coming in to tear down the toll booth mid to end of summer. Other concerns were street repairs, cleaning up the old houses and yards, policing, over staffing of hours for employees, and employee’s insurance. She has them compiled and we need to take each concern into consideration. This will take awhile. A little bit each time we’ll have to go over those. We have a handle on a couple of these issues, street repairs will be done when weather is nice.
2) Clean-up day provider- Clerk stated that she has done a comparison and it would be cheaper to go with Carrier Container Company out of Onawa. They will be here to remove the containers the day of the cleanup, May 16th.
Kellogg made a motion that we use Carrier Container Company for the cleanup day Richards seconded. Roll call- Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes.
3) James Phelps- Road weight restriction- Phelps asked the board if any decision has been made on the road limit. Richards stated that the city would have to have a resolution passed to post a sign stating weight restrictions and that would need to be typed up by our attorney. Phelps asked how long this would take. Richards stated possibly 2 months. Bolln will oversee.
7) NEW BUSINESS
1) Resolution #142- Participation in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Richards introduced Resolution #142- Participation in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Kellogg asked the clerk to read Resolution #142 Participation in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Clerk Read Resolution #142- in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
RESOLUTION #142 FOR PARTICIPATION IN PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT MULTIHAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
Whereas, a Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the vulnerability of public bodies to natural and man-made hazards and the measures that can be implemented to reduce or eliminate vulnerability exposure, and
Whereas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) now requires that a public entity must have a current Hazard Mitigation Plan in place before they are eligible for Federal funding for hazard mitigation project and mitigation efforts resulting from natural disasters, and
Whereas, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District is proposing to serve as the coordinating agency for the development of multi-jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for a six-county area including Burt, Dakota, Douglas, Sarpy, Thurston, and Washington Counties and all associated local governmental entities,
THEREFORE, Be it resolved the Village of Decatur, through Peggy Smith hereby approves and participation in the proposed Hazard Mitigation Planning process described above, and pledges to attend required meeting and participate in those activities necessary to complete an effective plan for the public we serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this resolution was approved and executed this 9th day of April, 2015
Richards moved that Resolution #142- in Papio- Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Bolln seconded motion
Roll call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes
Loretta Kellogg-Chairman
ATTEST: Ann Chytka-Village Clerk
2) Village phone bills AT&T and NNTC- Lowering the cost. Clerk reported that by dropping AT&T and going with a bundle from NNTC that would lower the Village’s phone bill. Kellogg made a motion to drop AT&T as long distance carrier and go with NNTC. Seconded by Wolf. Roll Call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Wolf- yes. Wolf thanked Ann for finding the savings.
3) Future of Decatur would like to discuss ideas on cleaning up the abandoned business property on the west side of Broadway, two doors down from the bank. Considering giving a financial grant to help toward the funding of the clean-up. Judy Connealy
Linda Dunning came in front of the board stating that the Future of Decatur has a $3000.00 grant that the Village could apply for to help clean up the property on Broadway if we get the ok from the owner. Kellogg stated that we would need to send a letter to the owner. And possibly have her sign an agreement. Richards stated that whoever goes in to clean up must have insurance. Kellogg stated the first step is the letter and the second step we may need a lawyer to be involved.
4)Permission to serve alcohol at Wedding Reception May 2nd for Sherri Huffman’s daughter. Bolln motioned that alcohol may be served at the wedding reception May 2nd. Seconded by Kellogg. Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes.
5)Bailey- Community Project. Bailey Beaumont not present, Kellogg reported that Bailey has started cleanup of the basket ball and tennis court on 12th street for a school project.
6) Gas Cards- 17 Shell Fleet cards are accounted for and will be destroyed.
7) Propane (use pre-paid or pay cash) Wolf made a motion that we pay cash for the April’s delivery of propane seconded by Kellogg, Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes.
8) Carol Kellogg & Matt Connealy- Sears Cash Flow
Carol Kellogg came in front of the board with reports from the Sears Center. She asked the board to approve the new budget which includes raising the rent at the Sears Center and raising the cost of Bulldog fitness membership rates. And having the Foundation Pay the Simplex/Grinnell/ Sprinkler cost, the phone and internet cost. Also have the Senior Citizens pay for the kitchen hood inspections. Kellogg also asked for permission to run a promotion in May for the Bulldog Fitness. During the month of May memberships will be given a discount on monthly and yearly dues. Wolf made a motion to approve the Sears Budget and the Promotion in May seconded by Kellogg. Roll call Tolby-yes, Richards, Yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-Yes, Kellogg-Yes.
9) Linda Dunning- Permission for liquor license for River Front Days. Linda Dunning came in front of the board Bolln made a motion to approve the liquor license for the Community Club at River Front days Friday night dance, Saturday BBQ, and Sunday breakfast. Kellogg Seconded.
Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg
Kellogg made a motion to allow the Community Club to hold their Friday night dance at City Hall if it is raining out. Seconded by Bolln. Roll call, Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes, Bolln-yes
Wolf made a motion to allow the Community Club to have fireworks Saturday night at Beck Park during River Front Days. Kellogg seconded. Roll call- Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes.
8) CORRESPONDENCE
1) Loretta designated Wolf as the Board’s Community Liaison worker.
9) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLAIMS:
1) Claims preapproved by Wolf and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted-Richards 2nd Bolln. Roll Call: Kellogg- yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes
Are there any questions from the audience? None
10) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING Richards 2nd Kellogg
ADJOURNMENT TIME 5:30 P.M.
__________________________________
Loretta Kellogg, Chairman
______________________________
Ann Chytka, Village Clerk
April 13, 2015 Leave a comment
Market News
Dow +3.21
S&P -.05
Nasdaq +16.35
Crude remains below $52 a barrel but the US Dollar jumped over 100 again this morning and grain is feeling it. With a lot of short positions in the dollar a short covering rally could potentially push it even higher.
U.S. stocks rose slightly on this morning, continuing to advance after two consecutive weeks of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 32 points, or 0.2%, to 18090 and the S&P 500 index gained 3.4 points, or 0.2%, to 2105. The Nasdaq Composite rose 22 points, or 0.4%, to 5018, climbing back above 5000 for the first time in nearly three weeks.
Apple Watch: As an Apple fan, the watch has me intrigued, and the release to pre-order was last week. According to USA Today, Nearly 1 million people placed an order for an Apple Watch on the first day it was available, with most going for the cheapest model, a shopping research firm estimated.
Slice Intelligence said e-receipt data from 9,080 online shoppers indicate 957,000 people in the U.S. pre-ordered the smartwatch on Friday. On average, they ordered more than 1 watch (1.3), spending an average $503.83 a watch. An estimated 62% purchased the less-expensive Sport model. More including a video here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/04/13/apple-watch-pre-orders-estimate/25696385/
Grain Markets:
Markets 11:18am
Corn -4 @ 3.73
Beans -2 @ 9.49 ½
The market opened this morning with a negative tone, with corn down and beans slightly up but moving quickly into negative territory. KC Wheat is taking a pounding this morning down 27. Continued strength in the U.S. Dollar could potentially reduce export demand significantly, especially as other countries’ currencies decline.
Corn: Corn feeling the pressure from wheat, corn trade seems a bit more uncertain lately with lack of news. The bulls waiting for weather news and the bears talking of a good supply. The only real news was the last USDA report which recently raised global ending stocks by 3.2 million metric tons. It’s also a consideration that many farmers still have a substantial amount of crop still in the bin waiting for an opportunity to cash in on a rally. The funds continue to add short positions driving down corn, however, at some point these shorts will have to cover and cause a short covering rally. This could be an opportunity for area producers. Finally, the first USDA planting progress report will be today at 3:00pm.
Beans: Beans may be finding some support from oil this morning, but grain remain soft. Last week beans fell over .30 and the speculators are short. The bearish attitude comes from strength in the dollar threatening future exports, meals prices under pressure and crush margins being down. The market tone on beans remains negative for now. Many keep an eye on South American harvest with Brazil nearing the end at 85%, and Argentina talking about record yields in areas now 25% harvested.
For Fun:
Dangerous Toys
Jarts Lawn Darts – I remember as a kid chucking these aerodynamic darts with metal tips and watching the soar into the sky trying to put them into the circle on the ground….you know….the one the other team is standing right next to! As one of my buddy’s notices its coming right at him and dives out of the way laughing at the near miss as the dart “thumps” sticking into the ground 2 feet away. It’s not like I was a little guy, and my big looping under armed throws were not exactly coordinated, and that dart would fly 30 feet straight up in the air sometimes even landing behind me, come on guys, how high can you get it! Banned! What the heck is wrong with people! I am still alive….. Looking back what the heck was wrong with us, our parents didn’t seem worried. But as a parent, I now have visions of dart poked into my kid’s brain because he took a lawn dart to the head and would never dream of buying a set.
Creepy Crawlers – Goo that you put into a small oven to make plastic bugs, basically napalm. Let’s dream up a toy for children, shall we? Let’s start with plastic goop the consistency of syrup and add an electric-powered mold that heats to 300 degrees. Giving off potentially deadly fumes right at the dining room table! I loved this thing! The goop never lasted long enough and the burn blisters hurt, but I knew it was hot, and knew I could burn myself. Which is key to teaching kids to use some common sense….since everything in this world is not safe. I actually found one of these things for my kids and we had blast making our own bugs. (The girl’s version – Easy Bake Oven)
Slip N Slide – A 16 foot sheet of plastic with an inflatable stop at the end, turns out larger folks (adults, teens) have a little more momentum and the abrupt stop at the end caused permanent spine injuries for some. I have found by arching your back you simply sail right over the stop and onto the grass. You got to plan these things out….I still love our slip n slide.
WARNING – These toys are dangerous, follow all instructions provided by manufacturer and do not try this at home. The above was done by a trained professional.
Greg Mockenhaupt
ProEdge Risk Management Consultant
P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
April 10, 2015 Leave a comment
By Norma Farrens
I am excited to announce the Decatur Museum will be re-opening Sunday, April 19 with the special program: “Woody Guthrie: Re-envisioning 1920’s America” at 2 p.m.
Through lecture and song, this program by musician MIke Adams and Kate Benzel describes the American culture of the 1930’s, including the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. To complement the program, the museum has on display a unique collection of items from Main Street Decatur businesses including memorabilia from the 1930’s.
So, gather up your family and friends and plan to enjoy an entertaining and historical program! We will have refreshments after the performance, you can tour the current exhibits at the museum AND it’s free!! Please share this post–we’d love to have a packed museum at our opening program!!
Kate Benzel and Mike Adams. Photo Courtesy of Norma Farrens.
April 10, 2015 Leave a comment
Winter came back for one last hurrah yesterday in Eastern Nebraska. This view is down Oakland Nebraska’s Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
April 9, 2015 Leave a comment
April 9, 2015 Leave a comment
OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors
March 31, 2015
TEKAMAH NE 68061
The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. The following members were present at the opening of the meeting: Cliff Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill.
Matt Connealy and Ted Connealy both left at 10:00 AM.
The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Schold , seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.
Upon motion by Rogers, seconded by T.Connealy, the agenda was approved, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill.
The following claims for March in the amount of $1,235,084.42 including $101,165.07 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. $450,000.00 of this total reflects a transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund.
ADAM TRIPP
AFLAC
AMERICAN BROADBAND
ANDERSON HARDWARE
ANDY’S QUICK SHOP
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ARBY’S BODY SHOP LLC
ARPS RED-E-MIX INC
AS CENTRAL SERVICES
AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO
AT&T
BILL J PICKELL
BILL PICKELL
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
BOB LARSON
BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC
BRANIFF SERVICE
ATTY FEES 1,507.50 INSURANCE 820.23 SERVICES 2,635.41 SUPPLIES 341.96 FUEL 174.23 TECH SERVICES 645.83 PARTS/LABOR 505.00 CONCRETE 1,125.00 AS/400 COSTS 221.60 TELETYPE 350.00 TELEPHONE 61.19 REPAIRS 62.48 JUROR FEE 35.00 HEATING FUEL 494.44 INSURANCE 62,143.48 JUROR FEE/MILE 51.10 SUPPLIES 1,156.30 FUEL 1,255.47
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BREHMER MFG INC
BUDDIES MINI MART, LLC
BURT COUNTY CLERK
BURT COUNTY COURT
BURT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK BURT COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER DIST BURT COUNTY SHERIFF
BURT COUNTY TREASURER
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CO CENTURYLINK
CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY CINDY SPIKER
CITY CLERK
CITY OF BLAIR
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLIFFORD L MORROW
CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY GAS DIV CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC CUBBY’S
D & M RADIATOR SERVICE
DANIEL L MAGILL
DAVID SCHOLD
DEARBORN NATL LIFE INS
DECATUR EXPRESS
DODGE COUNTY COURT
DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER
DREW LAW FIRM
DXP ENTERPRISES INC
EVA MCCLUSKEY
FARMERS PRIDE
FILTER CARE OF NEBRASKA, INC.
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP LLC FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTHEAST FORNOFF & SCHUTT
FRANCES FRENCH
FRED FRANKLIN
FREMONT SANITATION
GERALD E NEWILL
GREGORY J BRUMMOND
HEATH CRAM
HOLIDAY INN
ILA DAVIS
REPAIRS 75.00 FUEL 58.71 POSTAGE 3.55
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NON-WAIVERABLE NON-WAIVERABLE LICENSE/RENT RADIO TOWER SERVICE
FUND TRANSFER
INSURANCE 10.25 TELEPHONE 639.48 SUPPLIES 77.64
35.00
JUROR FEE WATER BILL TOOLS ETC UTILITIES WATER BILL CHECK ROADS HEAT BILL GARNISHMENT FUEL
21.33 3,316.67 382.55 130.93 112.13 532.19 316.23 373.79 18.00 18.40 36.80 28.84 903.58 3,243.83 AUTOPSY 839.75 SP PROSECUTOR 2,041.50 PARTS 517.44 PRIOR SERVICE 103.86 FUEL 1,685.26 MAINTENANCE 25.85 INSURANCE 392.50
REPAIRS MILEAGE CHECK ROADS INSURANCE FUEL
1ST QRT INSTAL
FEDERAL TAXES
ATTY FEES
PRIOR SERVICE
EQUIP/HELP/ETC 1,066.83 GARBAGE 121.41
CHECK ROADS
CHECK ROADS
JUROR FEE/MILE
LODGING 116.95 PRIOR SERVICE 18.00
186.25 346.00 185.00 344.86 175.96
450,000.00
33,235.49 720.00 11.00
42.55 29.90 53.40
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY INC J F AHERN CO
JAMES L DEVENING
JAN RASMUSSEN
JAY W JOHNSON JEANNE HAFER JEFFERY EELE JENNIFER ANDERSON JOHN WILSON JOHNSON & MOCK JONI L. RENSHAW
K B’S MINI MART
KEITH SMITH
KELLY HENRY TURNER LAW OFFICE KENWORTH OF OMAHA
KUENY & BEGLEY
LARRY MCELROY
LEE VALLEY INC
LORI MARR
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF
MARTIN MARIETTA
MARY LOFTIS
MASSMUTUAL
MATTHEW CONNEALY
MICHAEL F MCCORMICK
MICHAEL G BRANIFF
MICHELLE STAMMER
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS INC
MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES CO MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MIPS INC
NACO
NACO PLANNING & ZONING NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE DOL/BOILER INSPECTION PROG
NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBR PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT NEBRASKA.GOV
NMC
NORTHEAST NEBR JUVENILE SERV NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC
SUPPLIES
INSPECTION
TRASH REMOVAL
MILEAGE
MILEAGE
JUROR FEE/MILE
JUROR FEE/MILE
JUROR FEE/MILE
MILEAGE
ATTY FEES
MILEAGE
FUEL
PARTS/LABOR
ATTY FEES
PARTS/LABOR
ATTY FEES
JUROR FEE/MILE
EQUIP RENT
JUROR FEE/MILE
BD PRISONERS
GRAVEL
MILEAGE
RETIREMENT
CHECK ROADS
TREE SERVICE
PARTS ETC
JUROR FEE/MILE
MONTHLY BILL
GRADER BLADES
FUEL/REPAIRS
MONTHLY BILL
REG FEE
DUES
RETIREMENT
INSPECTION
LODGING
CHILD SUPPORT
TESTING
ELECTRICITY
SUBSCRIPTION
PARTS
BD PRISONERS
TELEPHONE 229.93 ELEVATOR 258.18
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March 31, 2015
338.91 215.00 235.00 105.46 109.31
60.30 43.05 58.00 35.65
855.00 202.21 305.57 318.45
3,060.00 4,115.57 1,597.50
58.00 168.00 53.40 1,400.00 26,434.17 117.88 200.00 135.13 420.00 251.92 46.50 10,360.00 400.00 4,357.37 3,997.09 250.00 30.00 1,475.00 18.00 252.00 1,224.17 105.00 1,066.70 50.00 3,424.87 1,595.00
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT OFFICE SYSTEMS COMPANY OFFICE WAREHOUSE OFFICENET
OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF NORFOLK PATRICIA A OLSON
PEGGY SMITH
PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES INC PELL REPORTING
PENNY A. WARREN
PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
PHYSICIANS LABORATORY PC PITNEY BOWES
PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP RDO TRUCK CENTER CO
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
REGION 4 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYS REPCO MARKETING INC
RESERVE ACCOUNT
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS ROBERT COPE
SARAH FREIDEL
SARAH SCOLES
SAVE MORE MARKET
SCHENKELBERG IMPLEMENT CO SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
TAMARA MORPHEW
TAMMY CASE
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP THE SIGN DEPOT
THEODORE CONNEALY
TINA KELLOGG
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC VERIZON WIRELESS
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF-MEDICAL WASHINGTON NATL INS CO
WELDON PARTS OMAHA
WENZ FARMS
HOMESTEAD ADS METER READING SUPPLIES MONTHLY FEE REPAIRS
JUROR FEE/MILE MILEAGE/PARTS REMOVAL TRANSCRIPT MEALS/MILES CHECK ROADS PEST CONTROL AUTOPSY POSTAGE ADS/NOTICES SUPPLIES TRUCKS
PARTS
QTR INSTALL SUPPLIES POSTAGE RETIREMENT JUROR FEE/MILE MILEAGE
JUROR FEE/MILE SUPPLIES
PARTS PART/OIL/ETC ENVELOPES STATE TAXES JUROR FEE/MILE JUROR FEE/MILE SUPPLIES SAFETY / SIGNS CHECK ROADS JUROR FEE/MILE TOWER RENT CELL PHONE UTILITIES
BD PRISONERS MED PRISONERS INSURANCE PARTS PARTS/LABOR
277.50 91.00 673.34 58.50 180.80 41.90 80.90 450.00 52.50 87.05 25.88 38.00 190.00 366.30 539.17 1,107.81 433,744.00 271.24 3,847.50 81.25 5,000.00 16,459.79 43.05 208.73 51.10 486.37 1,695.19 1,643.64 571.10 4,110.91 58.00 58.00 508.00 867.69 33.35 53.40 158.50 194.39 131.07 8,836.50 65.85 16.15 231.86 3,694.14
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WINNER’S GRILL
WOODHOUSE FORD CHRYSLER INC WPCI
JUROR MEALS PARTS/LABOR TESTING
83.99 188.77 51.00
The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Newill, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.
Letter from the Nebraska Department of Roads regarding Statewide Planned Projects for 2015 was noted and placed on file.
Board Member M.Connealy offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NRD MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Resolution # 2015-03
Whereas,aHazardMitigationPlanidentifiesthevulnerabilityofpublicbodiesto naturalandman-made hazards and the measures that can be implemented to reduce or eliminate vulnerability exposure and
Whereas, FEMA now requires that a public entity must have a current Hazard Mitigation Plan in place before they are eligible for Federal funding for hazard mitigation projects and mitigation efforts resulting from natural disasters and
Whereas, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District is proposing to serve as the coordinating agency for the development of a multi-jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for a six-county area including Burt, Dakota, Douglas, Sarpy, Thurston and Washington Counties and all associated local governmental entities,
Whereas, Burt County has decided to participate in the Papio-Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning process at this time,
Therefore, be it resolved the Burt County hereby approves participation in the proposed Hazard Mitigation Planning process described above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this resolution was approved and executed this 31st day of March, 2015
ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFF MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Board Member Brummond seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.
5 March 31, 2015
Peggy Smith presented information on LB 65. The Board had discussions on this bill in regards to Inactive Townships and the Taxation of those Townships. Quinnebaugh Township’s maintenance agreement was presented and discussed.
Chairman Morrow signed a lot split application for Margaret Nelson located in the NE 1⁄4 of Section 33 and the NW 1⁄4 of Section 34, all in Township 22 North, Range 9 East of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.
Sheriff Robert Pickell presented information on cost and equipment involved with the new 911 system that is needed due to cell phone usage and technology changes. He offered insight on County budget concerns that happen within Sheriff’s departments that are beyond their control, i.e., the changing 911 technology and lack of funding for such systems, and the costs associated with the jailing/boarding of Burt County prisoners.
Pete Ueding came to the Board to identify some building maintenance needs: Bill Clark with Karr Tuckpointing presented a proposal for exterior building treatments. Dylan Henneman with Thrasher Basement presented a proposal for a Radon Mitigation System.
At 10:37 A.M. Chairman Morrow opened the public hearing regarding a new liquor license for Debra Rowe dba Way North Restaurant & Lounge. After discussion, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 10:41 A.M., and the Board went back into regular session.
Motion was made by Schold to approve a new liquor license for Debra Rowe dba Way North Restaurant & Lounge. Brummond seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, Rogers and Newill. Nays – none. Absent – M.Connealy and T.Connealy.
Count Attorney Frank Barron presented information on an Interlocal opportunity with Cuming County for a Juvenile Diversion Program. Addisen Beck, program coordinator from Cuming County offered a more indepth explanation. The Board agreed this would be a beneficial program to participate in, upon motion by Schold, seconded by Newill, Chairman Morrow was given approval to sign the Juvenile Diversion Interlocal Agreement with Cuming County, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes-Morrow, Schold, Brummond, Rogers and Newill. Nays-none. Absent- M.Connealy and T.Connealy.
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Newill, the Board approved a request to hold the annual National Day of Prayer Service on the courthouse grounds on May 7 at 12:00 P.M., with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, Rogers and Newill. Nays – none. Absent-M.Connealy and T.Connealy.
Upon motion by Newill, seconded by Brummond, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for the Burt County Fair for August 7 through August 11, 2015, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, Rogers and Newill. Nays – none. Absent-M.Connealy and T.Connealy.
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Board Road Committee Report: Luxa will finish CVA Road, Tile at CR 118 will start soon, tractor and equipment needs were discussed.
County Clerk Freidel sighted the need for a new Auditors contract for the July 2014- June 2015 fiscal year. Opportunities for Workshops were presented.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 A.M. until 9:00 A.M., April 14, 2015.
ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
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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April 9, 2015 Leave a comment
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
April 9, 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 $0.00. Water is turned on and the park is ready for campers.
5) Streets: Monthly Report
A. Speed bump by Broadway Bridge
6) Recycling Report: Discuss Recycling Center.
6) OLD BUSINESS
1) Results from Community Survey’s
2) Clean-up Day provider
3) James Phelps- Road weight restriction
7) NEW BUSINESS
1) Resolution #142 – Participation in Papio-Missouri River NRD Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2) Village phone bills AT&T and NNTC- Lowering the cost
3) Future of Decatur would like to discuss ideas on cleaning up the abandoned business property on the west side of Broadway, two doors down from the bank. Considering giving a financial grant to help toward the funding of clean-up. – Judy Connealy
4) Permission to serve alcohol at Wedding Reception May 2nd for Sherry Huffman’s daughter.
5) Bailey – Community Project.
6) Gas Cards
7) Propane (use pre paid or pay cash)
8) Carol Kellogg & Matt Connealy – Sears Cash Flow
9) Linda Dunning- Permission for liquor license for River Front Days.
8) CORRESPONDENCE
9) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:
1) Claims preapproved by Wolf and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted
________________2nd_________________
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:
April 8, 2015 Leave a comment
Spring Fling at Master’s Hand Candles in Tekamah was a huge success. Parking was a challenge as people came from all over, even out-of-state to attend the Spring Fling. The Easter Bunny had treats for the kids and Elsa also visited the Spring Fling! The kids had rides, games and other activities to entertain them throughout the day as well as many, many eggs to hunt! There were also vendors there for the adults to do some shopping. There was plenty of food to eat as well. Good job Master’s Hand Candles. Everyone remarked on how much of a good time they had. Can’t wait til next year. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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