4-H Enrollment Deadline May 1


Don’t wait any longer to join 4-H! The deadline is this Friday, May 1.

Please take a little time to go to www.burt.unl.edu  under the Burt County 4-H tab and see how easy it is to enroll online! Remember, you can change and add to your project list until June 1.

 

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

Happy Burt County 4-H Week


The Burt County 4-H Council decided to embrace social media as a way to empower 4-H members to promote and share 4-H information during Burt County 4-H Week. They are doing this through the Burt County 4-H Week Social Media Contest.

The contest will run through Burt County 4-H Week, February 22-28. Twitter and Instagram users are encouraged to follow @BurtCountyNE4H.

The Contest Guidelines are as follows:

– Begins 12:00 A.M. February 22, 2015

– Ends 11:59 P.M. February 28, 2015

– Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

– Posts, tweets & pics MUST BE ABOUT BURT COUNTY 4-H!

– Tweet/Post about joining 4-H!  – Mention fun activities, experiences, etc.

– Mention following @BurtCountyNE4H on Twitter or Instagram

– Mention “LIKE Us on Facebook” at Burt County 4-H, UNL Extension

– Use “#burtco4hweek” when promoting Burt County during 4-H Week

– Any pictures posted MUST be appropriate for social media and

  MAY NOT contain specific names of people or locations

$25 Award in each Prize category:

  1. Most Persuasive Post, Pic, or Tweet
  2. Most Entertaining Post, Pic, or Tweet
  3. Most LIKES earned on Facebook page (please ask people you direct to the page to LIKE it and to post and credit you for the LIKE)
  4. Best ALL around Posts, Pics, or Tweets

If you have any questions about this contest please contact Carroll Welte at (402) 374-2954 or cwelte1@unl.edu or tweet @carrollWelte.

Of course, the more “traditional” 4-H promotions are always a hit too including taking special treats to your class at school and talking about 4-H, decorating a store window, or creating a 4-H Snow/Snowless Sculpture. Or you can make a poster, do a community service project or take a club picture and send it to the newspaper. Just come up with creative ideas to show how 4-H helps you learn, make new friends and make friends.

Send me a list of activities you and/or your club did to promote 4-H not only during 4-H Week, but throughout the year so your club can compete for cash awards in the Clover Crazy Club of the Year Contest.

 

4-H On-line Enrollment – Don’t Put It OFF!

The Nebraska 4-H program has gone to on-line enrollment for all 4-H members. This will make things better for some and worse for others. It is not a complicated process, but it does take a computer with internet service. A step by step instruction sheet is available on the www.burt.unl.edu website under the “Burt County 4-H” header and click on: Online Enrollment. A 4-H project list is also there to help you plan your project enrollment.

If computer skills and/or internet availability are a problem we welcome any 4-H members and their families to come in the extension office and use our computers to get this job done. Just call Nebraska Extension in Burt County at 402-374-2929 if you want to come in and enroll. I’m sure most of our 4-H members will find this a breeze. If you have problems, please call for help.

The initial enrollment deadline is May 1, 2015; however, changes to your enrollment account may be made until June 1st.  After June 1stne.4honline.com WILL NOT accept changes to project lists, family info, etc.  If you have questions please contact the Burt County Extension Office at 402-374-2929 or email: swimer2@unl.edu, or nick.bohannon1@gmail.com.

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

Burt County 4-H Week


Burt County 4-H Week is February 22-28. These three 4-H members taped  their 4-H Public Service Announcement at KTIC/KWPN radio last week to promote Burt County 4-H. They are: Andrew Schlichting, Lyons; Caleb Schlichting, Lyons and Cody Bachtell of Tekamah. Also taping, but not available for the picture is Faith Roscoe of Lyons. Photo by Mary Loftis.

Burt County 4-H Week is February 22-28. These three 4-H members taped their 4-H Public Service Announcement at KTIC/KWPN radio last week to promote Burt County 4-H.
They are: Andrew Schlichting, Lyons; Caleb Schlichting, Lyons and Cody Bachtell of Tekamah. Also taping, but not available for the picture is Faith Roscoe of Lyons.
Photo by Mary Loftis.

Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK January 13, 2015
TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met this date pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present: Clifford Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers and Ted Connealy. Absent: Gerald Newill.

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

The first order of business was reorganization. County Clerk Freidel asked for nominations for Chairman of the Board. Brummond motioned to nominate Clifford Morrow, and M.Connealy seconded the motion. Schold moved that the nominations cease and that Morrow be elected Chairman of the Board for 2015. The motion was seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

The next order of business, also part of reorganization, was to appoint a Vice- Chairman. Chairman Morrow asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Board. Schold moved to nominate Matt Connealy, and Brummond seconded the motion. Morrow moved that the nominations cease and that M.Connealy be elected Vice-Chairman of the Board for 2015. The motion was seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by M.Connealy the agenda was approved as amended with the addition of the possible formation of a Road Committee, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for December, as well as the Sheriff’s Quarterly Reports and the Treasurer’s 6 Month Report, were approved upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T. Connealy. Nays – none.

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

The following Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $122,157.44, along with the Fund Balance Report, were approved upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

TOBACCO LICENSE
ZONING PERMITS
CO CLERK-FILING & RECORDING
CO CLERK-DOC STAMPS-COUNTY SHARE CO CLERK-MISC FEES
DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
DISTRICT COURT-MISC FEES & REVENUE DISTRICT COURT-FEES & COST
DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
CO COURT-MISC FEES
ELECTION REIMBURSEMENT
CO SHERIFF-SERVICE FEES
CO SHERIFF-MILEAGE & COSTS
TITLE INSPECTIONS
GUN PERMITS
CO ATTNY FEES-CHECK COLLECTION OVERLOAD FINES-25% COUNTY SHARE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS
MISC REVENUE
HIGHWAY/STREET ALLOCATION ROAD-MISC REVENUE
PRESERVATION & MODERNIZATION INHERITANCE TAX
INHERITANCE TAX
911 WIRELESS SERVICE FUND
COUNTY 911 SURCHARGE
OVERLOAD FINES-75% STATE SHARE COUNTY COURT FINES-REGULAR
IN LIEU TAXES-1957 PRIOR

10.00 375.00 1,866.00 1,030.90 285.50 90.00 35.00 10.00 850.00 119.00 1,595.74 565.00 680.32 320.00 35.00 27.00 93.75 1,072.41 36.97 81,562.22 330.81 329.50 13,259.06 6,564.17 4,771.30 832.00 281.25 5,105.00 24.54

Newly Elected County Attorney Francis W. Barron III came before the Board to introduce himself and to offer his services for any needs of the Burt County Board.

Board Member Rogers offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2015-01

BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer be authorized to deposit funds in excess of the capital and surplus in any depository designated for county funds, provided such depository furnish the proper securities as provided by law, and that the Treasurer be and she hereby is, authorized to invest surplus funds, if there be any, in United States Treasury bills or certificates of deposit in the following financial institutions: First Nebraska Bank, Decatur, First National Bank Northeast, Tekamah, and Washington County Bank, Tekamah.

DATED this 13th day of January, 2015, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFF MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

Board Member M.Connealy seconded the motion, the Board Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, the Board appointed Peggy Smith as Burt County Highway Superintendent for 2015, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

Also part of reorganization for 2015, upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, the Board approved the following board committee appointments, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

Clifford Morrow

Gerald Newill

Ted Connealy

Greg Brummond

Matt Connealy

Perry Rogers

Elkhorn- Logan Valley Public Health Dept

Region IV
Heartland of Nebraska Board

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) Burt County Economic Development Board

Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services – alternate Burt County Economic Development Board Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District

North Star & Region IV Services
Region 5/6 Homeland Security
Northeast Nebraska Waste Coalition-alternate

Nebraska Loess Hills RC & D Council Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services

David Schold N.E. Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
N.E. Nebraska Waste Coalition, Advisory & Governing Board

All of the Burt County Supervisors are on the Burt County Weed Board.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Brummond, the Board approved special designated liquor licenses for Ronnie’s Bar at St Patrick’s Catholic Church for Lenten fish fry dinners on February 20, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20 and March 27, 2015, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

Upon motion by T.Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board approved an annual cost of living raise based on the Midwest Economic Consumer Prices available January 16, not to exceed 3%, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

Highway Superintendent Smith discussed the 1 and 6 Year Road Plan with the Board. Allen Soll came before the Board to visit with Smith and the Board to request to keep Airport Road in the County Road Plans.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board authorized Chairman Morrow to sign the Burt County Weed Control Authority Activities and Information Report, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers and T.Connealy. Nays – none.

Board Member T.Connealy briefly reported information on the lease of a tractor for the possible replacement of an existing County Tractor.

Discussions followed regarding the possible formation of a Road Committee, no action was taken at this time.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 10:20 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. January 30, 2015.

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

SUPERVISORS

See You at the Burt County Fair


A week from now it will all be over! Don’t miss out on the most fun and best entertainment available this week in Burt County! Make it YOUR fair by entering exhibits in Open Class if you’re too young or old for the 4-H program. Entry times and dates vary slightly with the Open Class departments but they are all accept entries on Friday, August 1 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. You can check out the Open Class options by going online to http://burt.unl.edu/fairbook and the Open Class entries are separate from the 4-H/FFA exhibits.

 

Also you can check out the entire fair schedule with all the great events, shows and entertainment on the website as well. I will make note of one correction on the schedule, as it mistakenly has Ranch Sorting on Monday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m., but it should be Team Roping that night.

 

If you’d like to get more involved in the 4-H part of the fair, I could use a few more volunteers for the 4-H entry and judging on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1. Or if you’d like a chance to sit, relax and watch the 4-H Building for several hours during the fair, please give me a call at the UNL Extension Office at 402-374-2929. Of course we’d love an hour or two help from ANYONE to work in the 4-H Kitchen. If you’re there and have some time to volunteer, just come in and offer! We would LOVE to hear from any of you!         

 

4-H Coronation Practice is Wednesday evening, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grandstand Stage.

 

4-H & FFA Families remember the set up for the fair is Thursday evening, July 31 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and if you like potato salad they will be having the annual Potato Salad Brigade during that same time and would love to see extra help there too.

 

In the 4-H Building we will be entering exhibits between 7:00-8:00 p.m. also on Thursday evening with entry continuing on Friday morning, August 1 from 7:30-9:00 with judging beginning at 9:30 a.m.

 

All the livestock entries will be coming in between 8:00-10:00n a.m. on Friday, but check the fairbook online at:http://burt.unl.edu/fairbook to make note of any other special deadlines or activities so you don’t miss out!

 

Hope to see you at the Burt County Fair!

 

 

STATE FAIR ON-LINE ENTRIES

            YOU (the 4-H or FFA Family) have to do State Fair Entries for:

PRESENTATIONS

FASHION SHOW

ALL LIVESTOCK

Last year all livestock entries were all made through ShoWorks…this is the case

again for all livestock including large animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry, or companion

animals as well as 4-H presentations and fashion show.

All of these entries are due by midnight August 10. No later. No exceptions.

You can find a link called “4-H and FFA Online Entries” at: http://www.nebr.fairmanager.com where you can create an account or log in from last year to enter your exhibits. If you’ve never done it before you can find a link to the State Fair Livestock entry website, http://www.statefair.org/fair/competitions/4hffa.asp  a PDF with step-by-step entry instructions and a YouTube video with entry instructions.

4-H and FFA exhibitors and their families are responsible for submitting all livestock, presentations and fashion show entries online. 4-H’ers who participate in the fashion show, companion animals, dog show, presentations, events and contests at the State Fair will receive one (1) single-day admission ticket for each day in which they participate. There will be no free tickets for chaperones or sponsors. General parking is still free at the State Fair.

State Fair Registration is now open, and all entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 10, 2014. A credit or debit card is required to submit entries. (Fashion Show and Presentation exhibitors may have their entry fee covered by the 4-H Council if they took part in the event and submit a copy of the entry form to the Extension office after the State Fair.) $4.00 advance tickets, $15 parking permits, $10 Blocking Chute Permits and any extra $20 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Pins will also be ordered through this website.

 

 

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

2014 Burt County Fair is Almost Here!


It is time for the annual county reunion, better known as the Burt County Fair. The fun begins on Fri., Aug. 1st through Tues., Aug. 5th.

There are many animal shows throughout the fair. The 4-H’ers have been working hard in preparation of the fair to show their animals. There will be a dog show, cattle and hog show and a sheep show, to name a few. Those not in 4-H can bring rabbits, ducks, geese, etc. to display and be judged also.

One of the newer events has turned into quite a hit at the fair. “Bull riding will be on Sunday night again this year. It has been drawing a huge crowd each year, and will sure to be the same this year,” stated David Pearson, member of the Burt County Fair Board.

The price to attend the bull riding event is the same as last year: $10 for adults, ten years of age and under are admitted for free. “Last year there were 350 kids that got in free,” Pearson said.

The parade is also a big hit during the parade. Many entries from throughout the county and beyond participate in the fair parade each year. The parade begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 3rd. It begins at Holmquist Lumber in Oakland, heading west, walking by the fairgrounds and ending in the Oakland Park.

There will also be a beer garden, what is called left field, this year. “There have been some additional drinking selections added to the list this year,” Pearson stated.

There will also be a one-man band on Tuesday evening. “Shawn Cole will be providing some great entertainment for the crowd,” Pearson said.

A complete listing of events is listed below on both poster displays. “This will be another great Burt County Fair! Come and have a great time,” Pearson stated.

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Another Storm Arises


Storm clouds over Oakland in Burt County, NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Storm clouds over Oakland in Burt County, NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes


The Burt County Board of Supervisors met May 29, 2014, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present:  Cliff Morrow, Gerald Newill, David Schold, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.  Absent:  Perry Rogers.

 

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rollins, seconded by Newill, all voting aye.  Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

 

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the agenda was approved as amended with the addition of signing an agreement with Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, all voting aye.

 

Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff, Joni Renshaw, Penny Warren, Brenda Dahlstrom, John Hundahl, Bob Pickell, Abby Surber, Pete Ueding, Patty Plugge and Kevin Petersen.

 

The following claims for May in the amount of $451,770.60, including $99,842.73 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, all voting aye.

 

ADAM TRIPP ATTY FEES 735.00
AFLAC INS 644.08
ALL FLAGS FLAGS 96.35
ALLISON ELECTRIC SUPPLIES 293.84
AMERICAN BROADBAND TELE 788.80
ANDERSON HARDWARE SUPPLIES 82.97
ANDY’S QUICK SHOP FUEL 26.02
AS CENTRAL SERV AS/400 COSTS 232.60
AS CENTRAL SERV, OCIO TELETYPE 350.00
AT&T TELE 53.74
B & B TECHNOLOGIES SPRAYER REPAIR 418.04
BETTY L HANNA ELECT 108.75
BILL J PICKELL REPAIR/LABOR 258.38
BLACK HILLS ENERGY HEATING FUEL 148.15
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD INS 60,462.57
BOMGAARS SUPPLY SUPPLIES 485.60
BOONE CO CLERK LODGING 149.98
BRANIFF SERV FUEL 1,522.18
BREHMER MFG STEEL PROD 1,656.58
BRENNEIS INSURANCE INS 61.00
BURT CO CLERK WORKSHOP 85.00
BURT CO COURT NON-WAIV  FEES 114.00
BURT CO DIST COURT NON-WAIV  FEES 198.00
BURT CO PUBLIC POWER DIST ELECTRICITY 240.19
BURT CO PUBLIC POWER DIST RADIO TOWER 47.36
BURT CO SERV FUND RELIEF FUND 4,000.00
BURT CO SHERIFF PERS SERV 483.39
BURT CO TREASURER PERS PROP TAX 442.55
CAROL J WHITCOMB ELECT 101.50
CAROLE ANDERSON ELECT 7.25
CAROLIE SMITH ELECT 101.50
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERV MOTOR GRADER 7,064.69
CATHERINE E KOCSIS SCHOOLING 16.50
CATHERINE M. SEARS ELECT 108.75
CATHY FARBER ELECT 108.75
CATHY ZINK ELECT 21.75
CENTEC CAST METAL PROD MARKERS 680.40
CENTRAL UNITED INS 10.25
CENTRAL VALLEY AG FUEL 255.53
CENTURYLINK TELE 636.52
CITY CLERK WATER BILL 118.68
CITY OF LYONS UTILITIES 169.16
CITY OF TEKAMAH WATER BILL 135.78
CLEANING MART SUPPLIES 206.59
CLIENT-SERVER TECHNOLOGY GROUP SERV 1,450.00
CLIFFORD L MORROW MILE 26.88
CNA AUTO SERV PARTS 20.09
COMPLETE SECURITY & INVEST PERS SERV 150.00
CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY GAS DIV HEATING FUEL 10.78
CORNHUSKER INTL TRUCKS PARTS 61.77
CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERV GARNISH 22.78
CRESTON FERTILIZER CHEMICAL 72.45
CUBBY’S FUEL 1,171.22
DAVID SCHOLD MILE 34.72
DEARBORN NATL LIFE INS INS 36.70
DEBORAH J KENNEDY ELECT 101.50
DEBORAH S. HAWKINS ELECT 108.75
DECATUR EXPRESS FUEL 2,296.90
DELL MARKETING TONER 134.18
DELMAR ANDERSON PRIOR SERV 92.32
DIANE SHEETS ELECT/MILES 122.70
DOROTHY WALLACE ELECT 108.75
DREW MARSHALL SCHOOLING 224.00
EDITH GAY WHITE ELECT 101.50
ELDA MINTON ELECT 101.50
FARMERS PRIDE FUEL 6,265.99
FILTER CARE OF NEBR MAINT 57.75
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS INS 525.00
FIRST NAT’L BANK-NE-EFPTS FED TAXES 33,310.03
FRANCES FRENCH PRIOR SERV 11.00
FRED FRANKLIN EQ/MILES/HELP 1,074.15
FRELON A DANIELSON ELECT/MILES 150.11
FREMONT SANITATION GARBAGE 127.24
GATZMEYER’S WELDING PARTS/LABOR 129.04
GENE R ROLLINS MILE 29.12
GEOCOMM GIS DATA 911 3,059.00
GERALD E NEWILL MILE 58.24
GERALD SHUMAKE ELECT 50.75
GERALDINE E OTT ELECT 108.75
GIS WORKSHOP ANNUAL FEES 7,700.00
GLORIA C BRECKENRIDGE ELECT 101.50
GLORIA H RIECKEN ELECT/MILES 165.26
GREGORY J BRUMMOND MILE 29.12
GWENDOLYN CRANNELL ELECT 101.50
HALL’S CULLIGAN WATER SUPPLIES 86.50
HOLMQUIST LUMBER SUPPLIES 93.33
ILA DAVIS PRIOR SERV 18.00
IONE LIPPS ELECT 7.25
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY SUPPLIES 600.15
J F AHERN CO SPRINKLER INSP/REP 959.00
JACK’S UNIFORMS UNIFORMS 213.85
JAMES L DEVENING TRASH REMOVAL 221.23
JANE SUNDERMAN ELECT 108.75
JANN MILLER ELECT 21.75
JEANETTE KEOGH ELECT 108.75
JEANICE BOWERS MEALS/MILES 141.32
JEANNINE NELSEN ELECT 101.50
JENSEN PLUMBING BLDG REPAIRS 599.15
JEO CONSULTING ENGINEERING 1,364.50
JOAN MAGNUSSEN ELECT 101.50
JOAN TIPPERY ELECT/MILES 132.19
JOHN WILSON ELECT 90.98
JOHNSON & MOCK ATTY FEES 3,114.00
JONI L. RENSHAW MEAL/MILE/LODG 233.42
JUDITH A OLSEN ELECT 130.50
JULIE ANN EASTON ELECT 108.75
JUSTIN L SMITH SCHOOLING 224.00
K B’S MINI MART FUEL 1,602.16
KATE RICHARDS ELECT 108.75
KATHLEEN RAY SCHOOLING 34.32
KATHY UHING ELECT/MILES 49.64
KELLY MCMANIGAL SCHOOLING 224.00
KENWORTH PARTS 19.47
KRISTIE PETERSON ELECT 101.50
KUENY & BEGLEY ATTY FEES 330.00
LINDA K HANSEN ELECT 108.75
LOIS LUBKER ELECT 101.50
LORENSEN LUMBER CONCRETE 1,902.48
MABEL ARONSON ELECT 108.75
MADISON CO SHERIFF BD PRISONERS 50.00
MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOC ENGINEERING 2,775.00
MALLARD SAND & GRAVEL GRAVEL/BORROW 37,541.06
MARGARET GREENWOOD ELECT 108.75
MARILYN J PETERSEN ELECT 108.75
MARJEAN HIGHTREE ELECT 108.75
MARJORIE SHUMAKE MILE 75.04
MARLENE JOY NELSON ELECT 101.50
MARLENE KAEDING ELECT 101.50
MARLYS MARIE JENSEN ELECT/MILES 126.03
MARSHALL & SWIFT SUPPLIES 569.20
MARTIN MARIETTA GRAVEL/BORROW 855.12
MARY E. ROGERS ELECT/MILES 69.26
MARY JANE FARBER ELECT 101.50
MARY LOFTIS SUPPLIES/MEETS 455.66
MARY PAULSEN ELECT 108.75
MARY THERESA DARBY ELECT 108.75
MARY W GOFF ELECT 101.50
MASSMUTUAL ADD’L RETIRE 200.00
MATTHEW CONNEALY MILE 21.84
MICHELE QUICK ELECT 14.50
MICHELLE TOBIN ELECT 101.50
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS MONTHLY BILL 360.00
MIDWEST SERV & SALES SIGNS/BLADES 2,486.68
MIDWEST SERV CO FUEL 28,873.08
MILDRED SANDQUIST ELECT 108.75
MILLS LAW OFFICE ATTY FEES 975.00
MIPS SERV 2,772.19
NACEB TREAS 2014 BD DUES 100.00
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT ADD’L RETIRE 1,320.00
NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERV INSTITUTIONS 288.00
NE NEBR ECONOMIC DEV FY 2015 FEES 875.00
NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PYMT CTR CHILD SUPPORT 1,224.17
NEBR PUBLIC POWER DIST ELECTRICITY 732.47
NMC RENT/PARTS 13,707.11
NE NEBR TELEPHONE TELE 227.86
NE RESEARCH & EXT CTR PRINTER/EQUIP 2,716.46
O’KEEFE ELEVATOR C ELEVATOR 252.23
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT ADS/MEETINGS 602.13
OFFICE WAREHOUSE SUPPLIES 446.46
OFFICENET QTR SRV FEE 27.64
PATRICK R RUNGE ATTY FEES 1,050.00
PENGAD SUPPLIES 105.04
PENNY A. WARREN MEALS/MILES 157.95
PERRY ROGERS ROADS/PROJECTS 31.92
PEST-TROL PEST CONTROL 38.00
PHYLLIS L RIEKEN ELECT 108.75
PLAINDEALER ADS/ELECT 1,591.51
QUALITY PRINTING SUPPLIES 896.01
RANDY L RAGER PRIOR SERV 69.24
RESERVE ACCT POSTAGE MACHINE 5,000.00
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV RETIRE 16,189.47
RICK ECKLEY PARTS/LABOR 997.31
ROMONA R STOUT ELECT 14.50
SANDRA HUSAR ELECT 108.75
SANDRA L JOHNSON ELECT/MILES 134.43
SAPP BROS FUEL 1,967.40
SAVE MORE SUPPLIES 426.39
SCHENKELBERG IMP PARTS 76.35
SCHMADER ELECTRIC SIREN/BATTERY 1,100.00
SHAMBURG AUTO CABLE 918.33
SHIRLEY A MORROW ELECT 7.25
SHIRLEY BROMM ELECT 101.50
SHIRLEY GILES ELECT 137.75
SHIRLEY LOWE ELECT 108.75
SIDNER,SVOBODA,SCHILKE,THOMSEN ATTY FEES 2,715.00
STACEN C GROSS CONSULTING FEE 750.00
STALP GRAVEL GRAVEL/BORROW 6,141.01
STATE TAX COM STATE TAXES 4,111.38
STEINY’S GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES 14.68
STEVEN L DEVENING GRAVEL/BORROW 26,383.38
SUSAN M. LANGLEY ELECT 101.50
TEAM LABORATORY SUPPLIES 1,290.38
TERESA PETERSEN SCHOOLING 19.89
THERESA INMAN ELECT 101.50
THIBAULT,SUHR & THIBAULT DEPOSITION 137.05
TRACY JOAN SAXTON ELECT 108.75
TRI-STATE COM RENT/EQUIP 923.40
TRUCK CENTER PARTS/LABOR 1,491.70
U S CELLULAR TELE 60.74
VELMA F HENNIG ELECT 108.75
VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONES 214.05
VETTER EQUIP PARTS 35.50
VICKI D DAVIS-HANKINS ELECT 108.75
VICKIE BARR SCHOOLING 20.18
VILLAGE OF DECATUR UTILITIES 74.12
VIRGINIA M CHRISTOFFERSEN ELECT/MILES 165.26
WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF BD PRISONERS 16,115.00
WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF-MEDICAL MEDICAL 110.42
WASHINGTON NATL INS INS 33.75
WELDON PARTS PARTS 22.87
WINDSTREAM TELE 183.22
WINGATE INN LODGING 169.90
WPCI TESTING 76.50

 

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rollins, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith explained the new mandatory sign program to the Board, and discussion followed regarding how to implement it.  Smith brought an Interlocal Agreement for the Shared Purchase and Usage of a Reflectometer for Sign Maintenance between Burt County, Washington County and the City of Blair, to be in effect until May 31, 2017.  The cost of the instrument will be around $10,000.00, to be shared by all three entities.

 

Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Connealy, the Chairman signed the agreement with Washington County and the City of Blair to share the purchase and usage of a reflectometer, all voting aye.

 

Chairman Morrow signed a lot split application for Phillip and Judith Hall located in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 21, Range 9, East of the Sixth P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.

 

John Hundahl addressed the Board regarding the need to have them again approve a Special Designated Liquor License for Pheasant Bonanza’s Warrior Dash on June 7. Pheasant Bonanza is being sold and has a temporary liquor license under which they are not eligible for a SDL.

 

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for Attitude on Food, Inc. of Omaha to cater the Warrior Dash to be held at Pheasant Bonanza on June 7, 2014, all voting aye.

 

Upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, the Board approved the appointment of George Fritts to serve on the Veterans Service Committee, all voting aye.

 

At 10:00 A.M. Pete Ueding opened bids to replace the windows on the east and west sides of the Courthouse.  The following bids were received:

Wacker Home Improvement              62 windows          $27,838.00

Lindy Glass                                       63 windows          $27,400.00

 

Schold moved to accept the low bid from Lindy Glass in the amount of $27,400.00.  Brummond seconded the motion, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Smith brought a Special Project Operation and Maintenance Agreement with Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District to the Board, in which Burt County agrees to maintain the box culvert located in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of 16-23-10.  Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the Board authorized Chairman Morrow to sign the agreement, all voting aye.

 

Board Member Schold offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

 

RESOLUTION #2014-10

 

WHEREAS, the Road Fund is in need of funds to operate.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that $100,000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Road Fund per the Burt County budget document for fiscal year 2013-2014.

 

DATED this 29th day of May, 2014, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE          CLIFF MORROW, CHAIRMAN

BURT COUNTY CLERK             BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

 

Board Member Newill seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, all voting aye.

 

Board Member Newill offered the following three resolutions and moved for their adoption:

 

RESOLUTION #2014-11

 

WHEREAS, upon order by the Burt County Board of Supervisors and in accordance with Section 39-1722 of the State of Nebraska Highway and Bridge Law, the Superintendent made a study of public road #320.  This road is a 66 foot wide road located in the east ½ of Section 23, Township 21N, Range 11E of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.  Said road being 33 feet east and west of the following described centerline:

Beginning at a point 33 feet east of the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼ and on the south line of the northeast ¼ of said section 23; thence west on the south line of the northeast ¼ a distance of 33 feet to the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼; thence continuing west on the south line of the northeast ¼ a distance of 520 feet more or less to a point of intersection with the southerly right of way of an existing county road.  Said southerly right of way measures 50 feet perpendicular from the existing centerline of the paved road as now exists.

 

AND WHEREAS, there are two property owners currently on either side of the described road, all property has access other than this road.

 

AND WHEREAS, based on these facts, use of this road by the general “Traveling” public would serve no purpose and the Highway Superintendent reports favorably to closing this public road as described above.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that a public hearing be held to take comments from the public concerning the closing of this road, such hearing to be held on June 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the boardroom of the courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

Dated this 29th day of May, 2014 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST:

 

MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE       CLIFFORD L. MORROW

BURT COUNTY CLERK           BURT COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

 

 

RESOLUTION #2014-12

 

WHEREAS, upon order by the Burt County Board of Supervisors and in accordance with Section 39-1722 of the State of Nebraska Highway and Bridge Law, the Superintendent made a study of public road #312.  This road is a 66 foot wide road located in the east ½ of Section 23, Township 21N, Range 11E of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.  Said road being 33 feet north and south of the following described centerline:

Beginning at a point 33 feet south of the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼ and on the east line of the west ½ of the southeast ¼ of said section 23; thence north on the east line of the west ¼ of the southeast ¼ a distance of 33 feet to the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼; thence continuing north on the east line of the west ½ of the northeast ¼ a distance of 520 feet more or less to a point of intersection with the easterly right of way of an existing county road.  Said easterly right of way measures 50 feet perpendicular from the existing centerline of the paved road as now exists.

 

AND WHEREAS, there are two property owners currently on either side of the described road, all property has access other than this road.

 

AND WHEREAS, based on these facts use of this road by the general “Traveling” public would serve no purpose and the Highway Superintendent reports favorably to closing this public road as described above.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that a public hearing be held to take comments from the public concerning the closing of this road, such hearing to be held on June 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the boardroom of the courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

Dated this 29th day of May, 2014 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST:

 

MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE       CLIFFORD L. MORROW

BURT COUNTY CLERK           BURT COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

 

RESOLUTION #2014-13

 

WHEREAS, upon order by the Burt County Board of Supervisors and in accordance with Section 39-1722 of the State of Nebraska Highway and Bridge Law, the Superintendent made a study of Public road #468.  This road is described as follows:  road commencing at or near the northeast corner of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 20N, Range 11E, thence southwesterly 100 rods more or less to the buildings on the Woods Updike Ranch, thence west to intersect the public road at or near the northeast corner of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of said Section 19.

 

AND WHEREAS, there is one property owner currently for both sides of the described road, all property has access other than this road.

 

AND WHEREAS, based on these facts use of this road by the general “Traveling” public would serve no purpose and the Highway Superintendent reports favorably to closing this public road as described above.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that a public hearing be held to take comments from the public concerning the closing of this road, such hearing to be held on June 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the boardroom of the courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

Dated this 29th day of May, 2014 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST:

 

MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE                 CLIFFORD L. MORROW

BURT COUNTY CLERK                     BURT COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

 

Board Member Connealy seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, all voting aye.

 

Application for Program Certification Approval for the Driver’s Safety Training Program was noted and placed on file.

 

Brenda Dahlstrom gave a presentation on GIS Web and answered any questions.  The Assessor’s Office is already using GIS, and this is the next step in utilizing GIS Workshop.  This will make the information from the Assessor’s Office available to the public. Total cost to build the website would be $4,800.00, with a yearly maintenance fee of $3,800.00 to be waived the first year.  County Assessor Joni Renshaw will bring a contract to the June 10, 2014 board meeting for approval.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 11:35 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. June 10, 2014.

 

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE  CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN

BURT COUNTY CLERK       BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

 

 

These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected.  A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

 

 

 

 

 

Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes


The Burt County Board of Supervisors met May 14, 2014, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present:  Clifford Morrow, Gerald Newill, David Schold, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.

 

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rollins, seconded by Newill, all voting aye.  Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

 

Upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Connealy, the agenda was approved, all voting aye.

 

Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff, Joni Renshaw, Bob Pickell, Ralph Anderson and Abby Surber.

 

The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of Fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for April were approved upon motion by Newill, seconded by Rollins, all voting aye.

 

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rogers, all voting aye.

 

Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $574,268.58 were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rollins, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith opened bids for interest rates to finance the new motor graders.  The following bids were presented:

Washington County Bank                 3 years        2.29%      5 years     2.52%

First National Bank Northeast          3 years        2.50%      5 years      3.50%

Cat Financing                                   3 years        2.49%

 

Connealy moved to accept Washington County’s bid for 2.29% for 3 years.  Newill seconded the motion, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith and Road Foreman Mike Braniff asked the Board if the road crew could go to their usual summer hours, which are 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.  After discussing the pros and cons of the new work schedule, motion was made by Schold, seconded by Connealy, to allow the road crew to begin 10-hour days on May 19 continuing through November 1, 2014, with roll call vote as follows:  Ayes – Schold, Connealy, Brummond and Morrow.  Nays – Newill , Rogers and Rollins.

 

Smith reported that even though three people called in regard to purchasing the tool box and basket, she did not receive any bids.  It will be put on Lee Valley’s next sale.

 

Proposal for asphalt patching by Western Engineering Co. in the amount of $43,885.00 on Pelican Point County Road GH, County Road K, and Oakland East and West was noted. Smith reported that they should be finished by the end of June.  Smith also reported that Stabilt’s cost to fill cracks in county roads would run around $86,000.00.

 

Newill mentioned the safety concern that arises when corn is planted in the County’s right of way, and discussion followed.

 

Chairman Morrow signed the American Broadband contract that was approved at the April 29 Board Meeting.

 

Custodian Pete Ueding brought information to the Board concerning the new windows that he would like to see used to replace some of the existing windows in the Courthouse.

 

On motion by Rogers, seconded by Rollins, the Board voted to accept Fred Mytty’s proposal in the amount of $3,100.00 plus mileage to do the County’s budget for fiscal year 2014-2015, all voting aye.

 

Upon recommendation by Burt County Attorney Dan Smith, County Clerk Marge Shumake informed the Board that publishing costs would be increasing after she questioned the Plaindealer about charging nearly three times as much as the Oakland Independent and the Lyons Mirror-Sun to publish the Application for Early Voter’s Ballot.  The Oakland Independent and the Lyons Mirror-Sun both charged $86.78 to publish the application, and the Plaindealer charged $248.00 to publish it.  After a call from the Plaindealer, the Oakland Independent raised their rates on the sample ballots from $1,613.62 for both papers to $2,500.00 for both papers.  The Plaindealer charged $1,021.00 to publish the sample ballots.  The Oakland Independent now feels that their prices were too low and will be increasing for both papers.

 

Shumake informed the Board that there were 99 requests for ballots on May 8, and only 3 of the applications came from the papers.  Since the Nebraska statute only requires that she publish in the legal paper, she will not be publishing this application in any paper other than the legal paper from now on.   She will be reviewing all future ads to weigh the advantages of publishing some things in all 3 county newspapers against the cost.

 

Shumake asked the Board to consider implementing a new website for the County which would be much easier to use and would consequently be used by more offices.  She would also be able to put more notices on the website as well as publishing in the legal paper.  She brought a quote from MIPS for $450.00 to create the website and $55.00 a month to maintain it.

 

Upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Brummond, the Board approved hiring MIPS to create a new website for Burt County at an initial cost of $450.00 with a monthly maintenance fee of $55.00, all voting aye.

 

At 10:05 A.M. the Chairman opened the Board of Equalization hearing for a Permissive Exemption Application for the Burt County Museum.  Museum representative Ralph Anderson, Jr. spoke, explaining why the Museum was asking for the exemption and that they intended to use the house on the property for storage.  County Assessor Joni Renshaw recommended approval of the exemption application.

 

At 10:14 the Board went back into regular session. Connealy moved to approve the exemption and Rollins seconded the motion, all voting aye.

 

Renshaw commented on a letter from the Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission, in which the Commission found that the levels of value of real property in Burt County for tax year 2014 satisfy the requirements of the Laws of the State of Nebraska.

 

County Sheriff Bob Pickell visited with the Board about the necessity of replacing the 911 system and the need to hire a consultant to assist in integrating all of the necessary components.  Brummond moved to hire Stacen C. Gross as consultant with the new 911 system in our area at a cost of $1,500.00 to be taken out of the 911 Fund.  Connealy seconded the motion, all voting aye.

 

Connealy reported on an insurance meeting that he had attended, and the Board discussed the alternatives to Burt County’s present health insurance.  Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Rollins, the Board decided to remain with the NACO plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield and to sign the 2014 NACO Coverage Election Form, all voting aye.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 10:44 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. May 29, 2014.

 

ATTEST:  MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE    CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN

BURT COUNTY CLERK        BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

 

 

 

These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected.  A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still Time for 4-H Foods Contest


Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

Don’t miss out on being part of the most beautiful and delicious 4-H contest in Burt County! It’s the 4-H Favorite Foods Contest and it will be held this Saturday, April 26 at the Fire Hall in Craig. Set up for the contest begins at 9:45 a.m. with the contest itself beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Three division of the contest are available, so every 4-H member has the best opportunity to do well in it.

Here’ what you need to participate:

  1. Call the UNL Extension office in Burt County by noon this Friday, April 25 to pre-register for the contest.
  2. Favorite Food – pick a favorite food of yours and make it for the contest. If you need to reheat or prepare it in some way there is a microwave, stove, oven and refrigerator/freezer available. You will also need a copy of the recipe to put on your table.
  3. Plan a menu around your favorite food. Try to include all the different food groups and keep nutrition in mind as you plan the menu.
  4. Plan and set a table to present your favorite food to the judge. If you are making an oriental stir fry you might want to set a “table” on the floor. Otherwise we offer half of an 8 foot table to allow space for a tablecloth or placemat, centerpiece and a place setting including dishes and silverware for one guest (the judge). You will need to set the table yourself as this is part of the contest experience. (Mom or Dad can help you carry things in, but then you’re on your own.) If you want to dress special for your table theme you are welcome to do that…such as wearing pajamas for a sleep-over with your friends.
  5. Visit with the judge. This is really the fun part where you can tell your guest (the judge) about your favorite food, the menu you planned, how it provides for nutritional needs and how you would make sure everything was ready to serve when you planned to start your meal. You only have to make your favorite food, not the whole menu for the contest. The judge also gets to sample it so you can serve it as on a plate to her, or if a casserole type dish, just serve her some, or let her take what she would like.
  6. The VERY BEST PART of the contest is when we all get to sample ALL the great food everyone prepared. I call this our “4-H Smorgasbord”! It’s a great time to find out how much everyone likes your favorite food, even more than you do!

 

Take it to the next level!

A new area of the contest is the State Fair eligible 4-H Foods Event. This is like our regular Favorite Foods Contest with just a couple changes.

First of all a team of two work together on the favorite food and presentation together.

Secondly, the must incorporate the “challenge ingredient” into either their favorite food or their menu. The “challenge ingredient” this year is corn.

The team does a presentation to the judge about their food, table, menu, etc.

Finally they must incorporate some type of technology in their presentation. This could be showing a video of them preparing the food, using an i-pad for their menu and recipe or some other fun way to use technology.

Burt County can have four teams selected to present their favorite food at the “Pilot – 4-H State Fair Foods Event” on Saturday, August 23rd at the State Fair in Grand Island. Check it out and you might be the first from Burt County to compete at this new State Fair contest!

Don’t miss out on the fun; call the Extension Office at 402-374-2929 to get registered by Friday, April 25th at noon. If you have any questions, please call and ask!

 

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu