NOTICE
PUBLIC MEETING
HAMILTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Board of Equalization will meet for a regular meeting to discuss filed Protests.
Monday June 15, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday June 29, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday July 6, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday July 13, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday July 20, 2026 9:30 a.m. Final Protest recommendations
Listed dates/times are subject to change. All meetings will take place after the regular Board of Commissioners meetings that start at 8:30. All meetings are open to the public. An agenda for this meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Hamilton County Courthouse, Aurora, Nebraska and on the County’s Web Page @ hamiltoncountyne.gov.
Jill M. DeMers
Hamilton County Clerk
clerk@hamiltoncountyne.gov
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
HARD TRUTHS
CONSULTING, LLC
Notice is hereby given that HARD TRUTHS CONSULTING, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company was formed on June 24, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the same extent as natural persons might or could do. Its affairs shall be conducted by the Member pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. The address of the designated office is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818. Cecil Smalley is the Company’s agent for service of process. His address is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818.
Kent E. Rauert, Agent
Svehla Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.
1223 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-5504
July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
CECIL SMALLEY
PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC
Notice is hereby given that CECIL SMALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company was formed on June 24, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the same extent as natural persons might or could do. Its affairs shall be conducted by the Member pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. The address of the designated office is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818. Cecil Smalley is the Company’s agent for service of process. His address is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818.
Kent E. Rauert, Agent
Svehla Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.
1223 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-5504
July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION
Notice is hereby given that Valentino Ventures, LLC, a member-managed Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.
The initial designated office of the Company is: 35 Willowbend, Marquette, NE 68854
The initial agent for service of process is: Rena Valentino, 35 Willowbend, Marquette, NE 68854.
Effective date filed is June 18, 2026.
/s/ Rena Valentino
Organizer
July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
You are hereby notified that the following property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder without warranty, by Eric H. Lindquist, Successor Trustee, on August 19, 2026 at the east door of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 1111 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818, at 10:00 AM for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed executed by Shaun Hooley and Mariah Hooley, husband and wife, as Trustors, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as Trustee. The Trust Deed was filed for record on September 9, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-01654, in Book 353, at Page 137, and modified pursuant to the Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 10, 2024, as Instrument No. 2024-00873. The trust property affected is legally described as follows. Lot 1 and the North Half of Lot 2, Block 12, Original Town, Phillips, Hamilton County, Nebraska. TAX # 410065897. Purportedly known as 303 Hamilton St, Phillips, NE 68865 (the undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address). PennyMac Loan Services, LLC is the current Beneficiary of the Trust Deed. Record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is reported to be Mariah Hooley and Shaun Hooley. The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, or the attorney for the Trustee, a $5,000.00 deposit in the form of a bank or credit union cashier’s check or a bank official check, payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. The successful bidder must tender the deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the following business day. The balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. A bank or credit union cashier’s check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is a cashier’s check. A bank official check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is an official check. Any party who wants to bid at the Trustee’s Sale must display the check described above prior to submitting a bid. The requirement is waived when the Beneficiary is the highest bidder. Successor Trustee disclaims liability for any error in the street address shown herein. Successor Trustee may void sale due to any unknown facts at time of sale that would cause the cancellation of the sale. If sale is voided, Successor Trustee shall return funds to bidder, and the Successor Trustee and Beneficiary shall not be liable to bidder for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Beneficiary, Trustor, Successor Trustee, or the Successor Trustee’s attorney. This is an attempt to foreclose a security instrument and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. Dated this 29 day of June, 2026.
/s/ Eric H. Lindquist,
Successor Trustee
10050 Regency Circle
Suite 505
Omaha, NE 68114
Telephone: 801-355-2886
File No. NE22417
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Notice is hereby given that Aurora Creative Innovations LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 1409 Cherry Street, Aurora, NE 68818. The initial agent for service of process is NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT SERVICE INC, 200 S 21ST ST STE 400A LINCOLN, NE 68510,
July 8, 15, & 22, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF DISSOLUTION OF
NEBRASKA CENTRAL
TELECOM, INC.
Pursuant to Section 21-2,229(b) of the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act, notice is hereby given that Articles of Dissolution for Nebraska Central Telecom, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (the “Corporation”), were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 29, 2026. The dissolution was approved by the Corporation’s board of directors and sole shareholder at a meeting on November 19, 2025. John Nelson, as President, and Brock Wyatt, as Treasurer, are authorized to take all actions necessary or appropriate to effect the dissolution and wind up the Corporation’s business and affairs. All debts, obligations, and liabilities of the Corporation have been paid and discharged, or adequate provision has been made for payment thereof, and all remaining property and assets shall be distributed to the sole shareholder upon satisfaction of all such debts, obligations, and liabilities.
July 15, 22 & 29, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
minutes
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Monday July 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners McDonald, Salmon, SaBell, Merkel, County Clerk Jill M DeMers & Business Administrator Pat Shaw were present. Commissioner Nelson was excused. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman SaBell. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the east wall in the Board Room first level of the Courthouse with Open Meeting Act brochures available to the public during the meeting. Notice of this meeting was published in the Aurora News Register the week of June 23, 2026. A current agenda is on file and available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk, posted outside the County Clerk’s office and posted on the County website. Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to approve the agenda. Vote: All Ayes.
Minutes of the June 29, 2026 meeting were approved as presented.
County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded.
No one was in attendance for Public Participation.
Motion by Salmon Second by McDonald to appoint Deputy Ross Luzum as interim County Attorney with Attorney & Deputy salary effective immediately with agreement from Luzum . Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Budget Presentations were given by Aurora Airport Authority Dr. John Wilcox, Brett Mitchell & Terry Ott, Emergency Management Ben Crabtree, Clerk of the District Court Wendy Dethlefs, County Court Carly Noack and End of Fiscal Year Summary Report from all Departments by Pat Shaw.
Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to approve Eagleview proposal of $72,400.00 as a 3/year term with 2” & 6” views of aerial imagery. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by McDonald to approve and authorize Chairman to sign the Non-Profit Development Organization (NDO) agreement between SCEDD and Hamilton County for the administration of NDO funds related to the County’s CDBG Project Aurora Boardworks. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to approve reimbursement request submitted by Aurora Boardworks SCEDD and authorize Chairman to sign. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to approve Drawdown Request for CDBG Funds SCEDD. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
The Board reviewed General Assistance Application and County Clerk DeMers will gather more information for next week.
Board Committee Reports were given.
Pat Shaw Business Administrator presented an update & progress report on the Courthouse.
With no further business, Motion by Salmon Second by McDonald to adjourn at 9:22 a.m. Vote: All Ayes. The next meeting will be held on Monday July 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room first floor of the Courthouse.
Hamilton County
Board of Commissioners
Nicole SaBell-Vice Chairman
1st District
Rich Nelson-Chairman
2nd District
Jessie Merkel-3rd District
Nancy J. Salmon-4th District Francis McDonald-5th District
Attest
Hamilton County Clerk
Jill M DeMers
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
Board of
Equalization
minutes
The Hamilton County Board of Equalization met July 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. with Commissioners Salmon, Merkel, McDonald, SaBell, County Clerk Jill M. DeMers and Business Manager Pat Shaw present. Commissioner Nelson was excused. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Salmon. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the east wall in the Board Room first level of the Courthouse with Open meeting Act brochures are available to the public during the meeting. Notice of this meeting was posted in the Aurora News Register the week June 23, 2026. A current agenda is on file and available for inspection in the County Clerk’s office. Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
County Board of Equalization meetings are recorded.
Assessor Vicki Wylie & Hailey Christensen were in attendance.
Protest #29-Protest#39 Jolene C. Friesen and Lyle D. Friesen were read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Friesen was in attendance and was sworn into record by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #41 Jordan Honas was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Honas was in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #42 Keith H. Wasem was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Keith & Julie Wasem were in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #45 Michael Nolan was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Nolan was in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #46 Marta Charlton was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Alan Charlton was in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #47 Patrick Schwab was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Schwab was in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #51 Kenneth Frederick was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Frederick was in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers. Motion by McDonald Second by SaBell to approve recommendation of Assessors valuation of $1,052,900.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Commissioner Merkel was excused at 10:53 a.m.
Protest #53 Victoria L. Faltys was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Faltys was in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #57 Aaron Smith was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Smith was in attendance and sworn in by Jill M. DeMers County Clerk.
Protest #40 Tracy Jakobowski was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Jakobowski was not in attendance. Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to approve recommendation of Assessors valuation of $62,105.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #43 Amber Ehlers Johnson was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Johnson was not in attendance.
Protest #44 Chance Gibson was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Gibson was not in attendance.
Protest #48 Matt Bilslend was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Bilslend was not in attendance. Motion by McDonald Second by SaBell to approve recommendation of Assessors valuation of $675,000.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #49 Kasey Wessels was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Wessels was not in attendance.
Protest #50 Jordan Grantham was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Grantham was not in attendance.
Protest #52 Jonathan Rowe was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Rowe was not in attendance. Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to approve recommendation of Assessors valuation of $175,440.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #54 Kevin L. Allen was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Allen was not in attendance.
Protest #55 Wayne Garrett was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Garrett was not in attendance. Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to approve recommendation of Assessors valuation of $676,060.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #56 Kolby Wessels was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Wessels was not in attendance.
Protest #58 Tre Wilson was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Wilson was not in attendance. Motion by McDonald Second by SaBell to approve recommendation of Assessors valuation of $62,045.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
With no further business, Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to adjourn at 12:08 p.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Hamilton County
Board of Equalization
Nicole SaBell-1st District
Rich Nelson-2nd District
Jessie Merkel-3rd District
Nancy J. Salmon
Chairman-4th District Francis McDonald
Vice Chairman-5th District
Attest
Hamilton County Clerk
Jill M DeMers
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC MEETING OF HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners a meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners will be held Monday July 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room first floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse in Aurora Nebraska. The meeting is open to the public. An agenda and information for the meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Hamilton County Courthouse, Aurora, Nebraska and on the County’s Web Page @ hamiltoncountyne.com.
Jill M. DeMers
Hamilton County Clerk
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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AUDIT PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that The Hamilton County’s Annual Audit, including financial statements and supplemental data for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 has been completed with Dana F. Cole & Company LLC. And is now on file and available for inspection by the public at the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office and the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts Office.
Jill M. DeMers
Hamilton County Clerk
1111 13th Street, Suite 1
Aurora NE 68818-2017
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Joint Planning Commission will hold a public meeting, Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, 7:00pm, 4-H Building, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Aurora, NE. An agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator, located at 1111 13th St., Aurora, NE.
Hillary Betka
Hamilton County
Zoning Administrator
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MARQUETTE RURAL FIRE
DEPARTMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Budget meeting of the Marquette Rural Fire Department is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the fire barn in Marquette.
Sam Andersen
Secretary/Treasurer
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Board of Commissions will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Commissioner Meeting Room, Hamilton County Courthouse, Aurora, NE. Said hearing is for a Conditional Use Permit application to allow an additional dwelling in a A-1 district located on SW ¼ of Section 15, T10, R8W, Hamilton County, Nebraska. Information on the application is available for public inspection at the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator, located at 1111 13th St., Aurora, NE. The agenda may be modified prior to the meeting.
Hillary Betka
Hamilton County
Zoning Administrator
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Joint Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the public meeting that begins at 7:00 p.m. on August 4th, 2026, in the 4-H Building, located at Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Aurora, NE. Said hearing is for a Conditional Use Permit application to allow an Indoor Recreational Facility located in part of SW ¼ , SW ¼ , of Section 8, T11, R6W, Hamilton County. Information is available for public inspection at the office of the Planning and Zoning administrator, located at 1111 13th St., Aurora, NE.
Hillary Betka
Hamilton County
Zoning Administrator
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
REGISTRATION OF
TRADE NAME
Trade Name: Penner Bathing Spas
Name of Applicant: Penner Patient Care, Inc.
Address: 101 Grant Street, PO Box 523, Aurora, NE 68818
Applicant is a Corporation
State Under whose laws’ entity was formed: Nebraska
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 2020/February
General nature of business: Manufacturer and distributor of bathing systems for long term care facilities.
/s/ Kirk Penner, Applicant
Kirk Penner, Applicant
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 53-135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from November 1, 2026, for the following retail liquor licensee:
The Loading Chute LLC
DBA The Loading Chute
114 N 3rd Street
Hampton NE 68843
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village on or before August 10, 2026 in the office of the Village Clerk and that in the event protests are filed by three or more such persons, hearing will be had to determine whether continuation of the license should be allowed.
Tamara Van Housen
Village Clerk/Treasurer
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027, for the following retail liquor licensee:
Phillips Bar, Inc.,
d/b/a Winchester’s Saloon,
License No. 125388,
511 West Street, Phillips, Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Phillips on or before August 10, 2026, in the office of the Village of Phillips clerk and that in the event protests are filed whether continuation of the license should be allowed.
Doris M. Arnett
Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Phillips
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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VILLAGE OF PHILLIPS
ANNUAL HOURLY/SALARY WAGES
JOB DECRIPTION REPORT
Population: 320
Chairperson $25.00 Per Meeting
Trustees $20.00 Per Meeting
Maintenance Supervisor...$53,820.00 Salary, $1,200.00-FT Staff Monthly Benefits Stipend
Village Clerk/Treasurer $24.19 Hourly, $1,200.00-FT Staff Monthly Benefits Stipend
Maintenance - Seasonal $18.00 Hourly
No Retirement Benefits
Doris M. Arnett
Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Phillips July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Phillips Village
minutes
July 7, 2026
The meeting of the Phillips Village Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Benton on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in the Town Hall in Phillips, Nebraska.
The following Trustees answered at roll call: Dorothy Benton, Chairperson, Jim Crawford, Les Dana, Jordan Watson, John Briseno.
Chairperson Benton states, the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the south wall of the meeting room if anyone wants to view them.
Motion by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve the Minutes of the June 2, 2026 Community Development Agency. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Briseno, to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2026 regular Board Meeting. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Fire Department and Village Maintenance are briefly discussed.
Clerk/Treasurer reports were presented to Trustees to include end of month claims.
Property clean-up and violations are discussed with Clerk to send letters.
Brief discussion and updates on the water project provided by Trustee Crawford.
Lagoon ISCO Laser Rental Flowmeter discussed by Trustee Dana. Clerk instructed to add to the August agenda with the Village Engineer to attend.
American Legal Publishing annual contract and fees briefly discussed.
Chairperson Benton advises area resident on Phillips Memorial Hall Zoning District and noise/vibration concern.
Open public discussion held.
Motion by Trustee Dana, seconded by Trustee Crawford, to approve Resolution 2026-11- Declare Nuisance 27 11 8 OUTLOT 1 YONKER SUB. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Resident complaint on the condition of a property discussed with rebuttal comments made by property owners. Clerk to add item to August agenda for progress update.
Motion by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve and authorize the Village attorney to proceed with criminal citation on 425 5th Street. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Briseno, approving the Hen Permit at 210 West Street. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Crawford, to allow address painting on Village curbs by Zach Dearth. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Discussion held on Town Hall Air and Furnace Unit and cost to replace. Maintenance Superintendent to obtain bids for August agenda.
Motion by Trustee Dana, seconded by Trustee Briseno, to retain AMGL as the Village CPAs for 2027 Fiscal Budgeting. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Dana, Briseno, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Watson, for the Village Attorney to prepare a draft Sewer Lagoon Land Apply Contract for review. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Dana, Briseno, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Chairperson Benton provides a statement on the Well #2 Lease Agreement.
Motion by Trustee Briseno, seconded by Trustee Watson to reimburse Russ Peard $1,262.50 for assistance with the Village branch/tree removal. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Dana, seconded by Trustee Briseno to pay all Claims as presented. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Aurora Cooperative Agronomy
Truck Wash 14.00
Village Truck Fuel - Samples 77.45
Unleaded @ 4.23 Bulk 532.98
Asset Maintenance Paint Supplies 109.45
General Shop Supplies 56.18
Aurora News Register
Legal Notices 85.28
Legal Notices 11.71
Legal Notices 11.71
Legal Notices 53.78
Legal Notices 12.14
Legal Notices 6.97
Legal Notices 44.61
Legal Notices 159.84
Automatic Systems, Co.
Well Rotation Issue 555.00
Black Hills Energy
Well House 56.56
Town Hall 65.86
Shop Utilities 85.00
Department of Treasury -EFT
4th Qtr. 2023 Fines & Penalties 2,296.24
1st Qtr 2024 Fines & Penalties 1,595.15
1st & 2nd Qtr. 2022 Fines & Penalties 6,304.63
June 2026 Employer Tax 5,480.82
Eakes Office Solutions
Board Meeting Supplies 45.88
Grand Kubota....Equipment Maintenance 79.65
Hamilton County Hwy Department
June 2026 Street Maintenance Interlocal 250.00
Hamilton Telephone Company
Maintenance Shop Office Phone 98.97
Clerks Office Phone 97.79
Heartland Disposal...Village Sanitation Fees 3,994.50
Hometown Leasing......Clerk Copier Lease 76.53
Industrial Chem Labs & Services Inc.....Sewer Eliminator 462.60
Jelinek Ace Hardware..Flags 185.83
Juzyk Electric Inc....Ball Field Fuses 140.90
Kyle Howland...Critter Cage Traps 300.00
Logue Plumbing.....City Park Bathroom Repair 335.00
Menards - Grand Island.....Concession Stand Paint 170.35
General Repair 131.20
Locator Flags 27.96
Locator Flags 20.97
Shop Supplies 40.76
Flag Hardware 74.24
Shop Tools 535.43
Nebraska Dept. of Labor
Employer Unemployment Tax 82.89
Nebraska Dept. of Revenue
2nd Qtr. 2026 Employer Tax 1,385.86
June 2026 Sales & Use Tax 314.37
O’Reilly Auto Parts......Equipment Maintenance 60.77
One Call Concepts, Inc.
Locator Ticket 4.49
Locator Ticket 4.49
Locator Ticket 4.10
Miller Farrell ...3rd Qtr. Insurance Installment 12,097.50
Monthly Payroll
Employee Payroll 14,076.48
Russel Curtis and/or Shelli Strong
Final Bill Water Deposit Refund 28.82
Snider’s Outdoor Power LLC
Husqvarna Weed Trimmers 599.98
Southern Public Power District
Concession Stand Utilities 123.00
Street Lights/Maintenance Shop 637.00
City Wells 364.00
Ball Park 66.00
City Park 27.00
Fire Hall/Office 209.00
Svehla Law Offices , P.C.
Legal Services 1,185.44
TCM BANK, NA....Clerks Credit Card - Water Postage 190.24
Clerks Credit Card - General Postage 99.35
TCM BANK, NA.....Maintenance Credit Card - Flag Supplies 633.46
Troy Shubert....Final Bill Water Deposit Refund 48.52
Verizon Business.....Employee Cell Phones 79.86
Veseris...Mosquito Spray 714.00
Total 57,720.54
Trustee Dana moved, Trustee Briseno seconded, to Adjourn. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried and meeting adjourns at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Doris M. Arnett,
Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Phillips
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hordville Village
minutes
June 10, 2026
The regular monthly meeting of the Hordville Village Board was held on June 10, 2026 at the Community Hall; Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Rodney Blasé, Carla Fowler, Matt Means, Robert Anderson, Benjamin Blase. Absent: none.
Visitors Karla Person, Sharon Hueftle, SCEDD
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publishing in the Aurora News-Register, a designated method for giving notice to the Village.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved, or corrections or additions were noted. M-Anderson, S-Fowler. MC-5-0.
In reviewing the agenda are there any conflict’s that will require anyone to abstain? R. Blase-Yes, Fowler-Yes, Anderson-yes, Means-yes, B. Blase-yes.
The following bills were presented for approval and payment:
General Fund
Mid NE Disposal Sanitation (Trash Service for all of town)(gen) $1,188.20
Large dumpster $1,452.07
Hamilton Telecomm (Phone Service Hall and Event center) (gen) $83.53
Southern Power
Community Hall (general) $37.00
Main Street Lights (roads) $362.00
Village Well (water) $211.00
Park (general) $26.00
Old Town Hall (general) $34.00
Sewer Plant (sewer) $32.00
Event Center (general) $339.00
House (general) $44.00
CVA-Mower (general) $156.76
DHHS (water sample) (water) $31.00
Aurora News Register (publications) (general) $102.23
Hamilton County Road Grading (road) $125.00
One Call $1.64
Cornerstone Door, general $1,405.00
Smith Johnson Allen Connick, Hansen general $342.50
Sargent well drilling water $1,815.75
Pro Power Mower belt and RAW Edge pully $45.95
Karla Person (plants and Band Stand decorations) $459.99
Motion on General Bills by Means, second by B. Blase. MC-5-0. Absent: none.
Scott Simonsen Reimbursements
Reimbursements (Quick Books) $75.00
Mower Shield $129.99
Motion on Scott Simonsen Reimbursements by R. Blase, second by Anderson. MC-5-0. Absent: none.
Laura Simonsen Event Center/Hall Cleaning
Event Center Cleaning..2 hrs cleaning @$25.00 $50.00
Motion on Event Center Cleaning by Anderson, second by Means. MC-5-0. Absent: none.
Hall Cleaning..5 hrs cleaning @$25.00 $125.00
Motion on Event Center Cleaning by R. Blase, second by Fowler. MC-5-0. Absent: none.
Benjamin Blase
Mowing town...31 hrs @$18.00 $558.00
Motion on Benjamin Blase by Fowler, seconded by Means. MC-4-0-1. Absent: none. Abstain-B. Blase
Cindy Blasé
Mowing..12.1 hrs @$18.00 $217.80
Motion on Cindy Blasé by Anderson, seconded by B. Blase. MC-4-0-1. Absent: none. Abstain-R. Blase.
Salaries Total
Scott M. Simonsen (clerk) $800.00
Laura Simonsen (hall) $60.00
Motion on Salaries by Fowler, seconded by Means. MC-5-0. Absent: none.
Gym fund transfers none for June
Old Business
Sharon Hueftle with SCEDD will address board on nuisance properties
Agenda item # 1 Declare nuisance on properties 1001 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011
Motion on Resolution 2026-5-1 part 1 to declare properties 1001 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011 a nuisance by Anderson, seconded by Means, MC-5-0 Absent none Abstatin None
Motin on Resolution 2026-5-1 part 2 to declare property 1006 a nuisance by Fowler, seconded by Means, MC 4-0-1 Absent none Abstain R. Blase
Review 1-6 year road report
Motion to pass resolution 26-5-2 to accept and approve 1-6 year road plan by Anderson, seconded by Means. MC-5-0. Absent: none.
Salaries and Wages review for Village of Hordville 2026-2027 Table until June Meeting
Clerk $750.00 per month
Hall Monthly $50.00
Event Center Cleaning $20.00
Hall Cleaning $20.00
Town Mowing $16.00 per hour
New Business
Trustee Fees for January through June $10.00 per meeting total $60.00 per trustee
Motion on Rodney Blasé Trustee Fee by Means, seconded by Fowler. MC-4-0-1. Absent: none. Abstain R. Blasé
Motion on Carla Fowler Trustee Fee by Anderson, seconded by Means. MC-4-0-1. Absent: none.Abstain Fowler.
Motion on Robert Anderson Trustee Fee by B. Blase, seconded by Fowler. MC-4-0-1. Absent none.Abstain Anderson
Motion on Matthew Means Trustee Fee by Fowler, seconded by R. Blase. MC-4-0-1. Absent: none. Abstain Means
Motion on Benjamin Blasé Trustee Fee by Anderson, seconded by Fowler. MC-4-0-1. Absent: none. Abstain B. Blase
Mosquito spraying Norm Manstedt and I have talked with him and he will spray end of June for 4th weekend
Village of Hordville Salary review 2026
Clerk $750.00 per month
Hall Cleaning $50.00 month
Custodial Event Center/Hall $20.00 per hour
Mowing Maintenance $16.00 per hour
Trustee fee is $10.00 per meeting $120.00 per year.
Motion by Means to approve $800.00 per month salary for Clerk starting with June 10, 2026 meeting, seconded by Fowler, MC-5-0
Motion by Anderson to approve Hall Checking and help to $60.00 per month starting with June 10, 2026 meeting seconded by R. Blasé. MC- 5-0
Motion by Anderson to approve $25.00 per hour for Custodial work and Hall and Event Center starting with June 10, 2026 meeting Seconded by Means, MC-5-0
Motion by Fowler to increase per hour mowing and maintenance rate to $18.00 per hour starting with June 10, 2026 meeting Seconded by Anderson. MC-3-0-0-2. Absent: none. Abstain-R. Blasé, B. Blasé
Trustee Fees remained the same at $10.00 per meeting.
Village of Hordville New Wages posting
Clerk $800.00 per month
Hall Checking and help $60.00 per month
Hall and Event Center Custodial $25.00 per hour
Mowing and Maintenance $18.00 per hour
Trustee fees $10.00 per meeting $120.00 per year
Sharon Hueftle with SCEDD will address board on nuisance properties
Agenda item # 1 Motion to Abate properties 1001 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011 by Fowler, seconded by B.Blase. MC-5-0. Absent: none.
Agenda item # 2 Motion to Abate property 1006 by Anderson, seconded by Fowler. MC-4-0-0-1. Absent: none. Abstain: R. Blase.
Agenda item # accept the postponements on properties 1005, 1004, 1006, 1010, 1009 motion by Means, seconded by Andeson. MC-4-0-0-1 Absent none. Abstain
Amber Clinch, has contacted board about a Village wide garage sale will see how much interest by next month
Stumps are ground at south end of Boulevard and by Alley North of event Center
Clerk will speak with Village of Polk about the mosquito sprayer that we own ½ interest in.
The next meeting will be July 8, 2026.
Scott M. Simonsen
Village Clerk
July 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Ag Society will meet on July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds 4-H building in Aurora for their regular meeting. An agenda for the meeting is kept current and is available to the public, but may be modified by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Agenda items may be added up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Justin Hermanson
July 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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