Nemaha County Hosptial has received a $513,524 grant for digital mammography

Nemaha County Hospital of Auburn, NE Receives $513,524 Grant for Mammography Services The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded the Nemaha County Hospital $513,524 to upgrade its mammography services. The grant will be used to purchase a state-of-the-art digital mammography unit and upgrade the mammography. “This is an incredible gift for our hospital and the people we serve,” says Kermit Moore, COO of Nemaha County Hospital. “This means patients can get the best cancer detection possible without leaving the area.” The hospital will replace its analog mammography equipment with digital mammography equipment, which allows clearer images than analog technology. This means that abnormalities or cancer in the breast may be detected sooner. “Breast cancer has become the most common non-skin cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the nation,” says Marty Fattig, CEO of Nemaha County Hospital. “The digital technology will ensure that our patients are receiving the highest level of diagnostic services available for early detection and treatment.” The Rural Healthcare Program of The Leona B. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust began awarding grants in 2009. It funds program that provide rural healthcare to people in the upper Midwest. In the last two years, The Helmsley Trust has awarded more the $84 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in the region. The Leona B. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust established in 1999, supports a diverse range of organizations with a major focus on health and medical research, human services, education and conservation. To date, The Trust has announced more than $381 million in grants to charitable organizations.

Upcoming Council Meeting: 03-28-2011

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, TO BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M.
MARCH 28, 2011

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. ANNOUNCE – “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door.”

3. ROLL CALL

4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS*
*The Mayor may fix the time allotted for each individual or topic. A five-minute limit will apply for each speaker, unless otherwise specified. Speakers are expected to address the Council when making presentations. Speakers who feel a need to give more information than can be presented in that time frame may submit written material for distribution to City Hall; such materials should be provided so they may be included in the Council meeting packets.

The Council may make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding the conduct of persons attending its meetings and regarding their privilege to speak. The Council is not required to allow citizens to speak at each meeting, but it may not forbid public participation at all meetings.

5. ACCEPTANCE of City Council Member Resignation.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S).

7. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT.

8. CLAIMS.

9. APPROVAL for Attendance at Meeting(s).

10. PROCLAMATION – Arbor Day Proclamation (April 29).

11. REQUEST by Auburn Discount Liquor for a Special Designated License on April 30, 2011 for a
wine tasting event.

12. APPROVAL of Amendment to the City of Auburn, Nebraska and Board of Public Works Employee
Pension Plan and Trust.

13. APPOINTMENTS
· Fire Department.
· Park & Pool Committee.

14. 7:15 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING – on the Board of Public Works Reconciliation Statements for
Electric and Water Departments re: adopted proprietary budget for the previous fiscal year.

Action on said public hearing.
March 28, 2011 Agenda – Page 2

15. DRAWDOWN #5 Project Only – Project #CDBG 10-DTR-005 (Downtown Revitalization Project)
and related claims.

16. DRAWDOWN #11 Project related costs only CDBG #09-HO-6047 (Citywide Owner-Occupied
Housing Rehabilitation) and related claims.

17. DRAWDOWN #12 Administration related costs only CDBG #09-HO-6047 (Citywide Owner-
Occupied Housing Rehabilitation) and related claims.

18. APPROVAL – Agreement – Automatic Aid Agreement between the Auburn Rescue Squad and the
Peru Rescue Squad.

19. APPROVAL – Agreement – Automatic Aid Agreement between the Auburn Rescue Squad and the
Nemaha Rescue Squad.

20. APPROVAL – Agreement – Automatic Aid Agreement between the Auburn Rescue Squad and the
Johnson Rescue Squad.

21. RESOLUTION – Corporate Authorization Resolution (Police Program checking/savings accounts).

22. ORDINANCE – to approve/adopt proposed Personnel Policy for the City of Auburn, Nebraska.

23. ORDINANCE – regarding dog restraint and confinement within city limits.

24. ORDINANCE – regarding raising Black Hills Energy’s franchise fee to the City of Auburn to the
equivalent of 5% of gross sales.

25. ORDINANCE – regarding raising the Board of Public Works revenue payment to 5% gross electric
sales or the equivalent thereof.

26. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - - From Dept. Heads.
· Street Department –
· Fire Department –
· Police Department –
· Library –
· Treasurer –

27. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - - From Committees.

· Street –
· Keep Auburn Beautiful -
· Economic Development –
· Safety Committee -
· Building Committee
· Legislative –
· Other Committees & Reports –

28. ADJOURNMENT.

03-28-2011 Council Packet

Upcoming Council Meeting: 02-28-2011

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, TO BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M.
FEBRUARY 28, 2011

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.


2. ANNOUNCE – “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is
posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door.”


3. ROLL CALL.


4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS*
*The Mayor may limit the time allotted to each individual or topic. A five-minute limit will apply for each speaker, unless otherwise specified. Speakers are expected to address the Council when making presentations. Speakers who feel a need to give more information than can be presented in that time frame may submit written material for distribution to City Hall; such materials should be provided for inclusion in Council meeting packets.

The Council may make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding the conduct of persons attending its meetings and regarding their privilege to speak. The Council is not required to allow citizens to speak at each meeting, but it may not forbid public participation at all meetings.


5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S).


6. CLAIMS.


7. APPROVAL for Attendance at Meeting(s).


8. ORDINANCE to suspend Mayor and City Council pay for the rest of the Fiscal Year.


9. ORDINANCE to approve/adopt Personnel Policy Handbook.


10. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION – to allow payment of ordinary and necessary city expenses in a timely
matter with ratification by the City Council at the following Council meeting.


11. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS -- Board of Adjustment.
Airport Zoning Board.
Housing Authority.
ReUse ED Committee.


12. REPORTS – Committee Reports/Updates.


13. ADJOURNMENT.

Jobs Available at Ariens

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Contact Crystal the human resource director at Ariens in Auburn (402)274-8654.

Sincerely,

Scott Kudrna
Mayor, Auburn, Nebraska

Here is a link to available jobs

Counceil Meeting 2-14-11 Documents

Here is the Feb 14th, 2011 Agenda and below you will find supporting documents:

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, TO BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M.
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. ANNOUNCE – “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door.”

3. ROLL CALL

4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS*
*The Mayor may fix the time allotted for each individual or topic. A five-minute limit will apply for each speaker, unless otherwise specified. Speakers are expected to address the Council when making presentations. Speakers who feel a need to give more information than can be presented in that time frame may submit written material for distribution to City Hall; such materials should be provided so they may be included in the Council meeting packets.

The Council may make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding the conduct of persons attending its meetings and regarding their privilege to speak. The Council is not required to allow citizens to speak at each meeting, but it may not forbid public participation at all meetings.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S).

6. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT.

7. CLAIMS.

8. APPROVAL for Attendance at Meeting(s).

9. APPOINTMENTS – Part time police officers.
Fire Department member.
Parks and Pool Committee (5).

10. 7:10 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, PUBLIC HEARING concerning the progress of the on-going Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (09-HO-6047) Citywide Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.

11. 7:15 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, PUBLIC HEARING on the One & Six Year Street Plan.

ACTION on said Public Hearing. Resolution.

12. 7:20 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, PUBLIC HEARING – Application for CDBG 10-DR Downtown Revitalization Phase II Grant Funds.

ACTION on said Public Hearing. Resolution.

13. 7:25 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING on CDBG ED ReUse loan Fresh Baked (Amber Kinnaman).

ACTION on said Public Hearing. Resolution.

14. 7:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, PUBLIC HEARING to obtain public comment Prior to considering a substantial modification to the redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Area #1, Redevelopment Project #4 (the “Northwest Sewer Project Area”), including approving certain additional redevelopment projects and adding certain real property to Redevelopment Area #1, Redevelopment Project #4 (respectively, the “Original Downtown Project Area” and the “New Southeast Property Project Area”).

ACTION on said Public Hearing. Resolution.

15. CDBG #09-HO-6047 –
· Amendment to Auburn’s Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines.
· Award Contract Project #09-AUB-14.
· Change of Contract – Amend Contract Project #09-AUB-11

16. DRAWDOWN #4 CDBG 10-DTR-005 Downtown Revitalization Project. Approval of Drawdown #4 and the related claims.

17. DRAWDOWN #9 – Project related costs only – CDBG #09-HO-6047 “Citywide” Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation – Approval of drawdown and the related claims.

18. DRAWDOWN #10 – Administration related costs only – CDBG #09-HO-6047 “Citywide” Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation – Approval of drawdown and the related claims.

19. REPORT – Mayor – Report finding from survey and City finances.

20. APPROVE FUNDS to help with the fire hall remodeling.

21. ORDINANCE – to approve/adopt Personnel Policy Handbook.

22. ORDINANCE – to change the City Council Meeting date.

23. ORDINANCE – to change the agenda deadline.

24. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - - From Dept. Heads.
· Street Department –
· Fire Department –
· Police Department –
· Library –
· Treasurer –

25. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - - From Committees.
· Street –
· Keep Auburn Beautiful -
· Economic Development –
· Safety Committee -
· Building Committee
· Legislative –
· Other Committees & Reports –

26. COUNCIL may vote to go into closed session to discuss personnel/employment concerns by the Mayor and discussion with legal counsel on Betty England vs. City of Auburn.

27. If the MOTION to close passes, Mayor restates the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session.

28. RECONVENE in open session.

29. ADJOURNMENT.

Supporting Documents (9.7mb ZIP file)

January 24, 2011 City Council Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA,
TO BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. JANUARY 24, 2011

Call and Notice of Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council - 01/11/2011

CALL, AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA
COUNTY, NEBRASKA

STATE OF NEBRASKA )
COUNTY OF NEMAHA ) ss.
CITY OF AUBURN )

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA, is hereby called to be held at the City Hall at 1101 “J” Street in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, on the 11th day of January, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. for the following objects and purposes, which shall constitute the Agenda for said Special Meeting.

1. ROLL CALL.
2. ANNOUNCE – The Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of the Chambers by the entrance door.
3. PRESENTATION by Hanna:Keelan regarding Downtown Revitalization Phase I Planning Grant (Project #10-DTR-005).
4. 5:15 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, PUBLIC HEARING concerning a mid-project review of Project #10-DTR-005 DownTown Revitalization Phase I Planning Grant, as part of a NeDED administered grant.
5. ADJOURNMENT.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, shall meet at the place, date and time herein set forth and for the objects and purposes herein stated.

Dated the 4th day of January, 2011.


______________________________________
Scott Kudrna, Mayor
City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
ATTEST:

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Sherry Heskett, City Clerk
City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska