Buccaneer Bay Newsletter March, 2012

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1 Buccaneer Bay Newsletter March, 2012 Note from the Editor If the old saying In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb really rings true, the storms throughout the country on March 1 should be a sign that the end of March will be quite calm. Let s hope so. The early tornados on March 1 made me think that we really should review some of the safety rules for stormy weather. See Page 3 for the article on severe storms. April not only brings Spring Showers but for our area of Cass County it will bring Construction and Progress. The Nebraska Department of Roads plans to begin the Hwy 75 work on April 2. Work will begin on the Webster Blvd. and Bay Rd., with plans of having the new Bay Rd. going over the railroad tracks by April of The North bound bridge over the Platte River will be demolished and replaced, which will require northbound traffic to cross over and use the southbound bridge. The entire project of replacing the Platte, current railroad bridge, adding the new railroad bridge over Bay Rd., rerouting Webster Blvd. and the four-lanes heading south to Avenue B in Plattsmouth is expected to be completed by early This project requires a lot of utility work with all of the utility companies. There will be a lot of construction going on which will require flagmen controlling traffic. It will be an inconvenience, but just keep thinking once the project is completed we will have a much safer access to Hwy 75 than we do today. At the same time that the Hwy 75 project is started the county will be working on paving 18 th St. This work is to begin by the end of April and be completed by the end of June. So for a while no matter which way you head to town there will be construction. 18 th St. will be paved one side at a time, keeping traffic open at all times. For those of you not familiar with the county roads around Buccaneer Bay, you can head west on Bay Rd. and follow it to 48 th St. which comes out on Hwy 66. From there you can get back on Hwy 75 or head west to Louisville. See sample map to the right. Table of Contents This-N-That Page 2 Severe Storms Page 3 Informational Page 4 Advertising Page 5-7 SID#5 Water Billing Report Page 8 SID#5 Water/Wastewater Report Page 9 January SID Minutes Page Data Sheet Page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Newsletter Deadlines and Advertising Rates Articles and Letters to the Editor due the 15 th of each month. Advertising due 25 th of each month, rates: Business Size Card - $2.00 an issue ¼ page size - $4.00 an issue ½ page size - $5.00 an issue Send articles or advertising to Janet McCartney Shoreline Cir. Plattsmouth, NE or jmmccart@jagwireless.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * All letters for the next issue of the newsletter must be received by the 15 th of the preceding month. Due to the fact that the newsletter is only published once a month it is impossible for a rebuttal to take place in a timely fashion sometimes leaving the neighborhood with incorrect or outdated information. Thus Letters to the Editor that are directed at a certain party will be given to that party in time for them to give a response to be printed in the same newsletter. All Letters to the Editor must be signed by the person who submitted the letter; no unsigned letters will be printed or responded to. Editor reserves the right to publish letters. Sincerely, Janet McCartney Page 1

2 This-N-That Tracking Ruby Throated Hummingbirds The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds travel south for warmer weather during the winter months. They begin their migration north beginning in January. Unlike other birds they do not migrate in flocks, they are independent birds. While we see the hummingbirds around flowers for nectar they are really carnivores. They feed on insects and use the nectar from flowers for fuel power to catch the insects. There is a website where you can find out more information on the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, as well as a map showing where the birds have been seen. You can report the sightings of the male Ruby-throated hummingbird, seen above, at Link submitted by Gregg Owen Buccaneer Bay Phone Directory It is that time of year to print up the new Buccaneer Bay Phone Directory. I keep this updated with any changes current residents give me, as well as from new neighbors who return their Data Sheet that they receive in their Welcome Package when they move to Buccaneer Bay. If you are new and have not returned your Data Sheet or you have changed your phone number and would like to have it corrected in the BB phone directory, please fill out the Data Sheet located on the last page of this directory and return to Janet McCartney by April 15. The new directories will be ready for delivery by the end of April. Speeding in Buccaneer Bay By Janet McCartney I have received several calls and s on speeders in Buccaneer Bay. The speed limit is posted throughout Buccaneer Bay. Since it is a residential area the posted speed is 25 mph. Please remember that even though you may be in a hurry to leave for work or get home we do have a lot of children in the neighborhood and they may not always be watching for cars while they are out playing. If you see a car driving over the speed-limit or driving dangerously the Sheriff s Office has requested that you call them at with the date, time, street they were speeding on and their license plate number. The Sheriff s Office does not want anyone to take it upon themselves to follow or confront a speeder. Cass County Historical Society Museum Events 646 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE Tuesday Sunday: 12:00 t0 4:00 PM Exhibits Mini Exhibit Edgar Allan Poe March 6 April 1 In conjunction with Plattsmouth Public Library s Big Read for The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe, the museum will exhibit a 1904, 7-volume set of Poe s works, donated to the museum by Mary Braatz. Grand Army of the Republic Badges March 6 June 3 The Historical Society owns a large collection of G.A.R. badges. Most of them were collected by Col. H. C. McMaken, a Civil War veteran who joined the G.A.R. in 1881 and traveled to encampments all over the country for the next twenty years. Brown Bag Programs, 12:00 Noon The programs are free and open to the public. Coffee and cookies will be served. Tuesday, March 13 The Big Read: Edgar Allan Poe Plattsmouth Librarian, Kirsten Wood will talk about Edgar Allan Poe and the Library s events for this year s Big Read. Tuesday, March 27 Pioneer Cemeteries, Part 2 Roy Smith will present Part 2 about the pioneer cemeteries in Cass County. Annual Buccaneer Bay Garage Sale By Janet McCartney The Annual Buccaneer Bay Garage Sale is always held on the first Friday and Saturday in June. This year those dates fall on June 1 and June 2. I have organized the Garage Sales for the past 15 years and while it is not a lot of work, it does take some time to put the lists together and get the ads to the newspapers. I really need to have someone else in the neighborhood take this project on. If you are interested please give me a call at I can easily send you the documents that I use for tracking. I would still run the signup sheet in the April and May newsletters to be returned to the person who will be tracking them. We also might want to consider skipping the organized garage sale this year due to the expected construction. Page 2

3 Severe Storms A Guide to Survival The following information was published by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Severe storms strike quickly! Thunderstorms can produce heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, hail and tornadoes. You may need to respond promptly to one of these threats posed by a storm in your area. The National Weather Service, in cooperation with the broadcast media and your local spotter system, will provide you with the warnings you need to quickly respond. If you listen to the media, you will know when a storm is approaching your area and you will know if you need to take protective action. Watch or Warning: A Severe thunderstorm Watch means conditions are right for the development of storms. Stay tuned to the media for further advisories. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means a storm is probable in the warned area and residents there should be prepared to take cover. Don t wait until an emergency siren sounds to start looking for flashlights and other things. Plan ahead. Editorial Note: Buccaneer Bay does not have sirens that can be sounded to alert you of severe weather. There are very inexpensive weather radios that can be purchased and the newer ones can be tuned to only look for severe weather in your immediate area. When severe storms threaten, keep alert. Stay tuned to the media for current information. Know where to find shelter. Pick the safest spot. Make sure the entire family knows where to go at home, at work, in school, at the mall anywhere they might be when the storms strike. Avoid traveling. DURING STORM WARNINGS, you should seek more secure cover and have a plan that includes abandoning your mobile home. Flash Flooding: Floods kill more people on average than tornadoes and lightning combined! Most flood deaths are due to flash floods. Flash floods are often the result of heavy rains associated with severe thunderstorms. You will not always have a warning that these deadly, sudden floods are coming. When a flash flood WATCH is issued, be alert and be ready to evacuate on a moment s notice. When a flash flood WARNING is issued, or the moment you realize a flash flood is imminent, act quickly to save yourself. You may only have SECONDS! Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are auto related. In your automobile, look out for flooding at highway dips, bridges and low areas. Do not drive through flowing water. A mere two feet of water will carry away most automobiles. Lighting: Lightning kills between 75 and 100 people nationwide annually. During thunderstorms, stay inside. If you are outdoors, an automobile is a safe place to be. Indoors, keep away from doors, windows, stoves, sinks, metal pipes or other conductors. Don t use the telephone. Disconnect electrical appliances such as TVs and radios. Page 3 Outdoors, minimize your height but don t lie flat. Do not take shelter under a tree. Stay away from wire fences or other metallic conductors. Avoid standing in small sheds in open areas. Tornados: The most destructive and devastating product of a thunderstorm, these violent twisters, are characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud, which forms from the bottom of a wall cloud and touches the ground. Tornadoes are often accompanied by lightning, heavy rain and hail. In an average year, the United States reports 800 tornadoes resulting in 80 deaths and 1,500 injuries. While they can occur all year, they are most common during the spring in the Great Plains, where they develop along drylines, which separate very warm, moist air to the east from hot, dry air to the west. Tornado-producing thunderstorms may form as the dryline moves east during the afternoon hours. Nebraska is in the middle of tornado alley and each year the stat averages 35 tornadoes. Knowing tornado safety is your best hope for surviving. You must have a PLAN. Stay tuned to the media when the watches are sounded and be prepared to seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued in your area. The safest place to be when a tornado strikes is in a basement under something sturdy like a workbench. If your house doesn t have a basement, seek shelter in a small room in the middle of the house. A closet or a bathroom is best. The more walls between you and the approaching storm, the better. Have a portable radio and flashlight handy to take with you. If you live in a mobile, home, even those with tie downs, seek more permanent shelter. Go to a prearranged shelter. Go to a friend s house or a nearby structure with a basement. As a last resort, go outside and lie flat on the ground with your hands over your head and neck. In an automobile, never try to outrun a tornado. Tornadoes can toss cars, and even large trucks, around like toys. Get out of your vehicle and seek a safe structure or lie down in a low area with your hands covering the back of your head and neck; keep alert for flash floods. If at work or school know the emergency shelter plans. If no specific plans exist, go to an interior hallway or small room on the building s lowest level. Avoid areas with glass and wide, free-span roofs. In a store or shopping mall, if you can t get to a basement or designated shelter, go to the center of the lowest level of the building. Avoid windows and lie flat. Cover yourself with any handy object. A TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are favorable for them to develop. Be prepared to take action. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when radar indicates a tornado, or if a funnel cloud has been sighted. Seek shelter immediately. HAVE A PLAN!

4 March/April Events & Special Days Mar 12 Girl Scout Day 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins 17 St. Patrick s Day 20 First Day of Spring 20 SID #5 Board Mtg. Plattsmouth State Bank, Main St. April 1 April Fool s Day 1 Palm Sunday 6 Good Friday 8 Easter Sunday 10 National Sibling Day Teddy Bear Week-End, Henry Doorly Zoo, bring your stuffed Bear in your stuffed animal to be repaired. 15 Income Tax Day 17 SID #5 Board Mtg. Plattsmouth State Bank, Main St. 22 Earth Day th Arbor Day Celebration Nebraska City 28 Living History Day, Plattsmouth Cass County Museum Plattsmouth Community School Days Mar. 9 No School Mar No School Apr. 6 No School May 23 Last day for students Neighborhood Babysitters Megan Alexander Hanna Bernhardt Alexis Brunotte Jessie Curry Karly Graskowiak Abby Hernandez Jenni James Kevin Juszyk (CNA, EMT) If you want to be added to the list or have your name removed, contact Janet McCartney at Omaha World-Hearld Food Express Several calls and s about the World-Hearld now delivering their Food Express flyers by putting them in a plastic bag and throwing them in driveways have been received over the past couple of months. Several residents do not want them, and it can be a sign that the resident may be out of town, if the packet stays in the driveway for an extended length of time. In the last flyers we received there was a note from the World-Hearld that gives the option to opt out of receiving the Food Express. All you have to do is call or them at foodexpress@owh.com and request that the delivery stops. INFORMATION Page 4 Architectural Control Committee For residents living in the Hills or Bay Lake Contact: NP Dodge, Land Development Attn: Bill Morrison Gold Cir. Omaha, NE Phone: Fax: For those living on Block 27 Sailboat Lake Contact: LLOA Architectural Committee % Steve Kessler Shoreline Cir. Plattsmouth, NE All house plans, additions, changes, fences, landscape plans, tree removal, etc. need to be approved by the Architectural Control Committee before work is started. Architectural Committee Approvals None this past month. Call Before You Dig If you are planting trees or doing other maintenance in your yard that requires digging, be sure to contact Nebraska One Call at to locate buried cable. Clever Ideas - Hull strawberries by pushing a straw up through the bottom of the strawberry. - Keep matching bed linen together by placing them inside of one of the pillow cases. - Stop cut apples from browning in a lunch box by securing the cut pieces together with a rubber band. - Use a muffin pan, with plastic cups held in place with a sticky magnet to hold craft supplies. - When you travel and stay in hotels, save the shower caps they provide and then next time you travel store shoes inside the shower caps to stop dirty soles rubbing on your clothes. - Use those plastic bread tabs to make labels to be placed on your computer cords. - Make cookie bowls for ice-cream by spreading cookie dough over the bottom of muffin pan cups and then bake.

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8 S.I.D. #5 Water Billing Report Urban Utilities, Inc. February 21, Sun Lake Dr. Plattsmouth, NE Accounting Highlights: (388) Residential and commercial accounts were invoiced on 02/01/11 in the amount of $17, including Sales Tax and Debt Reduction. There are some accounts that have credit balances from prior payments. These credits were applied to the customer s account and are reflected on the water/wastewater bills. Bank Fees for January 2012 were $ The Balance of the Service Fee Fund as of December 2011 was $193, The Balance of the Service Fee Fund as of January 2012 was $142, Other Important Information: A backup copy of the accounting software as of February 20, 2012 is being furnished to Jim Harrold, S.I.D. Clerk. Supplemental Board Report: Billing Date: (Usage Dates) Water & Sewer (11/12) Water & Sewer (10/11) Debt Reduction Hook Up Fees 08/01/11 $18, $14, $8, $ /01/11 $16, $18, $8, $ /01/11 $12, $11, $8, $ /01/11 $12, $11, $8, $ /1/2011 $12, $ 8, $8, $ /1/2012 $ 8, $ 8, $8, $ /1/2012 $ 8, $ 8, $8, $ 0.00 Total to Date $89, $81, $56, $ Total Number of Bills Prepared For: August August September September October October November November December December January January February February March 2012 March April 2012 April May 2012 May June 2012 June July 2012 July Monthly Water Billing Rates (before taxes): Sewer monthly rate: $ tax Water monthly rate: $ tax Water usage fee in addition to base charge (per 1,000 gallons): 0 to 5,000 gallons $0.00 (included in base charge) 5,001 to 10,000 gallons $2.27 (approximately $2.40 with taxes) 10,001 to 20,000 gallons $2.56 (approximately $2.70 with taxes) 20,001 gallons and above $2.84 (approximately $3.00 with taxes) Waste Water Treatment Plant Debt Reduction - $ tax a month If you do not receive your bill or you have any questions regarding your bill contact Urban Utilities at Page 8

9 Monthly Report - S.I.D. #5 Buccaneer Bay January 2012 Well House: Total Gallons Pumped 1,899,400. gallons Metered water usage 1,759,040 gallons Simple Variance 130,360 gallons Well output avg GPM Total Coliform samples taken 23 rd Coliform Positive, rept-neg./ecoli Negative Water Hardness : 232 ppm (part per million) or grams per gallon Booster Station OK Wastewater Treatment Plant Total Flows Received 1,864,960 Gallons Highest One Day 70,412 Gallons (Sun. 8 th ) Lowest One Day 50,428 Gallons (Tue. 31 st ) Sludge Hauled 0 Loads Effluent Sample All parameters passed Lift Stations OK Water-Monthly Highlights: Home fire 1/12/2012 (0) Water meters were serviced (0) Water Meter inspections completed (0) New Water Meters were delivered (0) Final water meter reads were taken (5) Locates were completed (0) W/S install inspections (1) Water disconnect/turn on (1) Water leaks repaired (0) Well samples were taken (0) Well House/Tower mowing completed Wastewater-Monthly Highlights: Degreaser was added to Lift Stations Pending Projects: New well In Progress (Gen Mech. Started 11/01/2011),1/11-Gen Start Up Annual Sewer Collection System Clean/Televise 2010 Completed (repair in progress) WWTP Permit Renewal, due 12/31/2011 (submitted application to DEQ) 1/2012-new draft received. Respectfully Submitted - Rene Nelson Office , Pager Moving In Or Out??? Don t forget to get a final water meter reading when you move? If you are new to the neighborhood, make sure you are setup for water billing and that the previous owner/builder has taken a final reading. If you need your water shut off for any maintenance please try to give a 24-hr notice. Call Urban Utilities Digital Pager # Urban_Utilities_Inc@jagwireless.net Page 9

10 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2012 SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA Meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. on February 21, 2012 at the Community Room of Plattsmouth State Bank, 446 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska. Attached hereto are: the agenda for the meeting; the Affidavit of Printer regarding publication of notice of the meeting, which communicated the availability of the agenda, in the Plattsmouth Journal, Plattsmouth, Nebraska; advance notice of the meeting as provided to the County Clerk of Cass County and all Trustees; and the Trustees acknowledgment of receipt of said notice and agenda. All proceedings were taken while convened with attendance open to the public. ITEM 1 Meeting called to order at 6:07 p.m. On roll call, those present: Trustees Kurt Meisinger, Patricia Lynn Moreno, W. L. Morrison, Jr. and James A. Harrold. Those absent: Jim Grotrian. ITEM 2 The Chair announced the location of the Open Meetings Act and documents related to the agenda. ITEM 10 Motion by Meisinger, seconded by Morrison: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve Pay Application No. 4 from Gen-Mech Contractors for work related to the 2011 Water Well Improvements Project (Resolution of Necessity approved April 19, 2011). Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 11 Motion by Meisinger, seconded by Morrison: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve and pay the final payment to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services related to the 2011 Water Well Improvements Project (Resolution of Necessity approved April 19, 2011). Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 8 Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Morrison, seconded by Harrold. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA (THE "DISTRICT") AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Board of Trustees of the District hereby finds and determines: (a) that the District was duly formed and remains in existence pursuant to the Constitution and applicable laws of the State of Nebraska; (b) that the District has heretofore issued and there are now outstanding bonds and/or warrants of the District (collectively, the Outstanding Tax-Exempt Obligation ); and (c) that it is necessary and advisable for the District to adopt certain procedures to promote compliance with certain federal tax and securities laws relating to the Outstanding Tax-Exempt Obligation. Page 10

11 Section 2. Now therefore be it resolved that the policy and procedures attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted by the Board of Trustees of the District in all respects. Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect, immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February ATTEST: By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk EXHIBIT A Procedures Federal Tax Law and Disclosure Requirements for Outstanding Bonds and Warrants POLICY It is the policy of Sanitary and Improvement No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska, (the District ) to comply with all Federal tax requirements and securities law continuing disclosure obligations for its outstanding tax-exempt bonds and warrants (the Tax- Exempt Obligations ) to ensure (a) that interest on its Tax-Exempt Obligations remains exempt from Federal income tax and (b) compliance with any continuing disclosure obligations of the District with respect to its outstanding Tax-Exempt Obligations. PROCEDURES Compliance Officer. Review of compliance with Federal tax requirements and securities law continuing disclosure obligations as generally outlined below shall be conducted by the Clerk of the District (the Compliance Officer ) or other member of the board of trustees as determined on an annual basis. Training. The Compliance Officer shall consider the need to evaluate and review educational resources regarding post-issuance compliance with Federal tax and securities laws, including periodic review of resources published for Districts of tax-exempt obligations by the Internal Revenue Service (either on its website at or elsewhere) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (either on its Electronic Municipal Market Access website [ EMMA ] at or elsewhere) based upon the outstanding warrant and bond issues. Compliance Review. A compliance review shall be conducted at least annually at the direction of the Compliance Officer. The review shall occur at the time the District s annual audit takes place, unless the Compliance Officer otherwise specifically determines a different time period or frequency of review would be more appropriate. Scope of Review. Document Review. At the compliance review, the compliance officer will inquire of the District s fiscal agent and bond counsel if they are aware of any concerns regarding general compliance with covenants and agreements and applicable regulations with respect to each outstanding Tax-Exempt Obligation including the following documents (the Bond Documents ): (a) the resolution(s) adopted by the governing body of the District authorizing the issuance of its outstanding Tax- Exempt Obligations, together with any documents setting the final rates and terms of such Tax-Exempt Obligations (the Authorizing Proceedings ), (b) the tax documentation associated with each Tax-Exempt Obligation (the Tax Documents ), (c) the District s continuing disclosure obligations, if any, contained in the Authorizing Proceedings or in a separate agreement, as the case may be (the Continuing Disclosure Obligations ), and Page 11

12 (d) any communications or other materials received by the District or its counsel, from bond counsel, the underwriter or placement agent or its counsel, the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS ), or any other material correspondence relating to the tax-exempt status of the District s Tax-Exempt Obligations, or relating to the District s Continuing Disclosure Obligations. Use and Timely Expenditure of Bond Proceeds. As the obligation of most all proceeds occurs prior to expenditure, it is assumed that proceeds have been timely expended. However, should the District issues Bonds in excess of prior obligations, the expenditure of proceeds of outstanding Tax-Exempt Obligations shall be reviewed by the Compliance Officer to ensure (a) such proceeds are spent for the purpose stated in the Authorizing Proceedings and as described in the Tax Documents and (b) that the proceeds, together with investment earnings on such proceeds, are spent within the timeframes described in the Tax Documents and (c) that any mandatory redemptions from excess proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations are timely made if required under the Authorizing Proceedings and the Tax Documents. Arbitrage Yield Restrictions and Rebate Matters. As the obligation of most all proceeds occurs prior to expenditure, it is assumed that the arbitrage yield restrictions would be moot as the bond proceeds will be used prior to all other resources available. However, should the bond proceeds exceed the prior obligations, the Tax Documents shall be reviewed by the Compliance Officer with the assistance of outside counsel to ensure compliance with any applicable yield restriction requirements under Section 148(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code ) and timely calculation and payment of any rebate and the filing of any associated returns pursuant to Section 148(f) of the Code. A qualified rebate analyst shall be engaged as appropriate or as may be required under the Tax Documents. Use of Bond Financed Property. All bond financed property is currently of a general infrastructure nature and accordingly is held for the general benefit of the taxpayers of the District. Should any future bond financed property be of any other nature, the findings, expectations, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the Bond Documents regarding private use shall be reviewed by the Compliance Officer to ensure compliance. Property financed with Tax-Exempt Obligations shall be clearly identified (by mapping or other reasonable means). Prior to execution, the Compliance Officer (and the District s counsel, if deemed appropriate by the Compliance Officer) shall review (a) all proposed leases, contracts related to operation or management of property financed with Tax-Exempt Obligations, take-or-pay contracts or other agreements or arrangements or proposed uses which have the potential to give any entity any special legal entitlement to the property financed with Tax-Exempt Obligations, (b) all proposed agreements which would result in disposal of any property financed with Tax-Exempt Obligations, and (c) all proposed uses of property financed with Tax-Exempt Obligations which were not anticipated at the time the Tax-Exempt Obligations were issued. Such actions could be prohibited by the Authorizing Proceedings, the Tax Documents or Federal tax law. Continuing Disclosure. Compliance with the Continuing Disclosure Obligations with respect to each Tax-Exempt Obligation issue shall be evaluated (a) to ensure timely compliance with any annual disclosure requirement, and (b) to ensure that any material events have been properly disclosed as required by the Continuing Disclosure Obligation. Record Keeping. If not otherwise specified in the Bond Documents, all records related to each Tax-Exempt Obligation shall be kept for the life of the indebtedness associated with such Tax-Exempt Obligation (including all tax-exempt refundings) plus six (6) years. Incorporation of Tax Documents. The requirements, agreements and procedures set forth in the Tax Documents, now or hereafter in existence, are hereby incorporated into these procedures by this reference and are adopted as procedures of the District with respect to the series of Tax-Exempt Obligations to which such Tax Documents relate. Consultation Regarding Questions or Concerns. Any questions or concerns which arise as a result of any review by the Compliance Officer shall be raised by the Compliance Officer with the District s counsel or with bond counsel to determine whether non-compliance exists and what measures should be taken with respect to any non-compliance. VCAP and Remedial Actions. The District is aware of (a) the Voluntary Closing Agreement Program (known as VCAP ) operated by the IRS which allows Districts under certain circumstances to voluntarily enter into a closing agreement in the event of certain non-compliance with Federal tax requirements and (b) the remedial actions available to Districts of certain obligations under Section of the Income Tax Regulations for private use of property financed with Tax-Exempt Obligations which was not expected at the time the Tax-Exempt Obligations were issued. Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The Page 12

13 ITEM 9a Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Morrison, seconded by Moreno: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO CALL THE GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2004, DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2004 PURSUANT TO THE REDEMPTION PROVISIONS OF THE SAME. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: Section 1. The following bonds, in accordance with their optional redemption provisions are hereby called for payment on April 3, 2012, at par plus accrued interest, after which date interest on the bonds will cease: General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, Series 2004, dated November 15, 2004, in the principal amount of One Million Three Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,395,000) in $5,000 denominations bearing basic interest as follows: Basic Interest Rate Amount Maturity Date Per Annum $45,000 11/15/ % $45,000 11/15/ % $50,000 11/15/ % $50,000 11/15/ % $55,000 11/15/ % $55,000 11/15/ % $60,000 11/15/ % $65,000 11/15/ % $970,000 11/15/ % which are subject to redemption at any time on or after November 15, 2009 at par plus accrued interest, and said interest is payable semiannually, provided that such bonds shall not be called for payment, and this resolution shall be of no force and effect, if the District does not issue, sell and deliver its $7,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 on or before April 3, Section 2. Said bonds are to be paid at the office of Great Western Bank, Omaha, Nebraska. Section 3. A true copy of this resolution shall also be filed immediately with Great Western Bank, and said Paying Agent and Registrar is hereby instructed to mail notice to each registered owner of said outstanding bonds not less than thirty days prior to the date fixed for redemption. A true copy of this resolution shall be filed with the County Treasurer of Cass County on or before the call date. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February ATTEST: /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The Page 13

14 ITEM 9b Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Meisinger, seconded by Morrison. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO CALL THE GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2007, DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2007 PURSUANT TO THE REDEMPTION PROVISIONS OF THE SAME. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: Section 1. The following bonds, in accordance with their optional redemption provisions are hereby called for payment on April 3, 2012, at par plus accrued interest, after which date interest on the bonds will cease: General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, dated February 15, 2007, in the principal amount of Three Million Seven Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($3,725,000) in $5,000 denominations bearing basic interest as follows: Basic Interest Rate Amount Maturity Date Per Annum $140,000 11/15/ % $150,000 11/15/ % $170,000 11/15/ % $180,000 11/15/ % $185,000 11/15/ % $195,000 11/15/ % $205,000 11/15/ % $215,000 11/15/ % $140,000 11/15/ % $140,000 11/15/ % $150,000 11/15/ % $1,855,000 11/15/ % which are subject to redemption at any time on or after November 15, 2011 at par plus accrued interest, and said interest is payable semiannually, provided that such bonds shall not be called for payment, and this resolution shall be of no force and effect, if the District does not issue, sell and deliver its $7,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 on or before April 3, Section 2. Said bonds are to be paid at the office of Great Western Bank, Omaha, Nebraska. Section 3. A true copy of this resolution shall also be filed immediately with Great Western Bank, and said Paying Agent and Registrar is hereby instructed to mail notice to each registered owner of said outstanding bonds not less than thirty days prior to the date fixed for redemption. A true copy of this resolution shall be filed with the County Treasurer of Cass County on or before the call date. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February ATTEST: /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The Page 14

15 ITEM 9c Motion by Meisinger, seconded by Harrold: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to call all outstanding construction fund warrants for payment. Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 9d Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Morrison, seconded by Harrold. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO APPROVE THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2012 PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SERIES 2012 BONDS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: That the Official Statement dated February 21, 2012 pertaining to the issuance and sale of the Bonds is hereby approved in substantially the form attached hereto, the Official Statement as of its date is hereby deemed final within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the distribution of the Official Statement by Ameritas Investment Corp., as underwriter of the Bonds is hereby approved. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February ATTEST: /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 9e Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Harrold, seconded by Morrison. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF SERIES 2012 BONDS DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2012 PURSUANT TO THE BOND RESOLUTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE AS IS FULLY SET FORTH. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: That the Bond Resolution for Series 2012 Bonds dated April 1, 2012 attached hereto and incorporated herein by the reference as is fully set forth, be adopted, ratified and approved. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February ATTEST: /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The Page 15

16 ITEM 9f Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Meisinger, seconded by Morrison. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO APPOINT A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SERIES 2012 BONDS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TREASURER TO TRANSFER FUNDS OF THE DISTRICT REQUESTED BY THE PAYING AGENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: 1. That Bankers Trust Company, Des Moines, Iowa, has been appointed as Paying Agent for payment of principal and interest on bonds of this District issued April 1, 2012, which appointment is hereby confirmed and ratified, and the County Treasurer of Cass County, Nebraska, as ex officio treasurer of this District, is hereby authorized and directed to pay, from time to time, to said Paying Agent, from funds of the District, such amounts of money as such Paying Agent shall certify in writing to the County Treasurer as shall be needed for payment of principal or interest on bonds of the District, such certificate of the Paying Agent to show the amounts needed for payment of principal or interest, the date upon which such amount is due, and the date when such transfer shall be made to the Paying Agent by the County Treasurer for each transfer of funds requested by the Paying Agent. 2. That the Chairman and Clerk of this District shall certify this resolution to said County Treasurer who may deem this resolution to be a continuing resolution, and authorization to make transfers to such Paying Agent, until and unless the County Treasurer is notified of termination of such authority. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February ATTEST: /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 9g Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Harrold, seconded by Morrison: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT TO COMMENCE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND TO THEREIN FILE A PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS AND APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SERIES 2012 BONDS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: That the Attorney for the District commence judicial proceedings on behalf of the District in the District Court of Cass County, Nebraska and therein file a Petition for Approval of Proceedings and Approval of Issuance and Sale of Bonds pertaining to the issuance and sale of the Series 2012 Bonds. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February Page 16 By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger

17 ATTEST: /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 3 The roads report is attached. ITEM 4 No grounds report was presented. ITEM 5 The finance report is attached. ITEM 6 The water and wastewater report is attached. ITEM 7 Mr. and Mrs. Nelson presented the attached water and wastewater, and water billing, reports. ITEM 12 Motion by Meisinger, seconded by Morrison: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve the form of the Street Sweeping Contract and authorize the solicitation of proposals. Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 13 Motion by Harrold, seconded by Morrison: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve the form of the Mowing Contract and authorize the solicitation of proposals. Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 14 Motion by Meisinger, seconded by Moreno: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve the form of the Golf Cart Crossing Painting Contract and authorize proposing that the District provide the paint and that the golf course provide the labor. Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 15 Motion by Morrison, seconded by Moreno: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve the form of the Street Tar Seal and Fill Contract and authorize the solicitation of proposals. Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 16 The chair laid over consideration of the railroad crossing improvement agreement. Page 17

18 ITEM 17 Resolution introduced and moved for adoption by Morrison, seconded by Harrold. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO APPOINT BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS THE DISTRICT S PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE INTEREST PAYMENT DUE MARCH 1, 2012 ON THE DISTRICT S OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION FUND WARRANTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: WHEREAS interest is due on outstanding construction fund warrants on March 1, 2012 and it is necessary to appoint a paying agent for the purpose of making said interest payment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska appoints Bankers Trust Company as the District s paying agent and registrar for the interest payment due March 1, 2012 on the District s outstanding construction fund warrants. PASSED AND APPROVED this 21ST day of February ATTEST: /s/ James A. Harrold James A. Harrold, Clerk By: /s/ Kurt Meisinger Kurt Meisinger, Chairperson Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Morrison, Moreno, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 18 Motion by Meisinger, seconded by Morrison: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve payment of the interest due March 1, 2011 on the District s outstanding construction fund warrants.. Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 19 Motion by Harrold, seconded by Meisinger: Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska to approve the consent agenda: a b Approve the Minutes of the January 17, 2012 Meeting of the Board of Trustees Pay the attached invoices Be It Further Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska that the following bills, statements and invoices be and hereby are approved, and that the Chair or Vice Chair and the Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver warrants for the payment of the same, all dated February 21, 2012, with the warrants to be drawn on the General Fund account and to draw interest at 7.00% per year and to be redeemed no later than February 21, 2015: General Fund Account (Due February 21, 2015) Warrant No in the amount of $3, and Warrant No in the amount of $3,075.00, payable to Goracke, Ritterbush and Piotrowski, for the financial audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, with a copy of the invoice attached to these minutes. Warrant No in the amount of $2,200.00, payable to Lakeside Landscaping, for snow plowing Invoice No. 6530, a copy of which is attached hereto. Page 18

19 Warrant No in the amount of $1,225.00, payable to Lakeside Landscaping, for snow plowing Invoice No. 6543, a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $3, and Warrant No in the amount of $2,433.23, payable to Roger K. Johnson, for legal services October 2011 through January 2012, Invoice No , a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $1,961.53, payable to Omaha Public Power District, for electricity service for January 2011, Account No , with a copy of the invoice attached to these minutes. Warrant No in the amount of $55.00, payable to NP Dodge Insurance, for the addition of the well house improvements, Invoice No , a copy of which is attached hereto. Be It Further Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska that the following bills, statements and invoices be and hereby are approved, and that the Chair or Vice Chair and the Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver warrants for the payment of the same, all dated February 21, 2012, with the warrants to be drawn on the Service Fee Fund account, which warrants are redeemable upon presentation to the Cass County Treasurer: Service Fee Fund Account Warrant No in the amount of $58.00, payable to Nebraska Public Health, for water testing, Invoice No , a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $6,240.80, payable to Urban Utilities, Inc., for February 2012 operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems, and water and wastewater billing services, together with expenses and the remittance of sales tax, Invoice No. 6592, a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $55.00, payable to Midwest Laboratories, for January 2012 wastewater testing, Invoice No , a copy of which is attached hereto. Be It Further Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska that the following bills, statements and invoices be and hereby are approved, and that the Chair or Vice Chair and the Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver warrants for the payment of the same, all dated February 21, 2012, with the warrants to be drawn on the Construction Fund account and to draw interest at 7.00% per year and to be redeemed no later than February 21, 2017: Construction Fund Account (Due February 21, 2017) Warrant Nos through11092 each in the amount of $5,000 and Warrant No in the amount of $690.14, in the combined amount of $120,690.14, payable to Bankers Trust Company, as paying agent for the District on the outstanding construction fund warrant interest due March 1, Warrant No in the amount of $5, and Warrant No in the amount of $1,034.50, payable to Ameritas Investment Corp., for the fiscal agent fees for placement of Construction Fund Warrants through Warrant Nos through11102 each in the amount of $5,000 and Warrant No in the amount of $1,042.82, in the combined amount of $36,042.82, payable to Gen-Mech Contractors, for the well improvement project, Pay Request No. 4, copy of which is attached hereto, all pursuant to the contract approved April 19, 2011 following the adoption of the related Resolution of Necessity. Warrant No in the amount of $1,802.14, payable to Ameritas Investment Corp., for the fiscal agent fees for the placement of Construction Fund Warrants through Be It Further Resolved by the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 5 of Cass County, Nebraska that $1, be transferred from the Service Fee Fund to the General Fund (OPPD electric service less the cost of street lighting, and less February 2012 warrant preparation costs). Page 19

20 Roll call: AYE: Meisinger, Moreno, Morrison, and Harrold. NAY: None. ABSENT: Grotrian. ABSTAIN: None. The ITEM 20 No citizens were present to address the Trustees who were not otherwise on the agenda. ITEM 21 There were no communications regarding items to add to the agenda for the next meeting. ITEM 22 The agenda having been completed, the Chair recognized the motion by Morrison to adjourn, and thereafter adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:17 p.m. Note: To conserve space some of the boiler plate statements have been removed from the minutes. You can obtain a complete copy of the minutes from the Cass County Clerk s office at the Cass County Court House. All attachments listed in the minutes are attached to the official minutes when they are filed at the court house. The official minutes of the meeting are approved at the next SID Board meeting so changes may occur. Your SID Trustees and How to Contact Them Board Member Phone Address Committee Kurt Meisinger k_meisinger@hotmail.com Chair, Finance James Harrold JamesAHarrold@gmail.com Clerk, Roads Patty Moreno apmoreno@windstream.net Water Jim Grotrian jimgrotrian@gmail.com Grounds William Morrison bmorrison@npdland.com Development SID5 Mailing Address: Treasure Island Rd. Plattsmouth, NE SID5@jagwireless.net WEB SITE: Green Clover Pie Ingredients: 1 qt. vanilla ice cream, softened 1 (12 oz.) can frozen limeade, thawed 2 drops green food coloring 1 (6 oz.) graham cracker pie crust The Leprechaun is an Irish fairy. He looks like a small, old man (about 2 feet tall), often dressed like a shoemaker, with a cocked hat and a leather apron. According to legend, leprechauns are aloof and unfriendly, live alone, and pass the time making shoes. They also possess a hidden pot of gold. Treasure hunters can often track down a leprechaun by the sound of his shoemaker's hammer. If caught, he can be forced (with the threat of bodily violence) to reveal the whereabouts of his treasure, but the captor must keep their eyes on him every second. If the captor's eyes leave the leprechaun (and he often tricks them into looking away), he vanishes and all hopes of finding the treasure are lost. Preparation: 1. Place the softened ice cream in a large mixing bowl. 2. Pour the limeade in with the ice cream. 3. Add the food coloring using more if you want a darker green color. 4. Use an electric mixer on medium speed and beat the mixture until well combined. 5. Spoon the mixture evenly into the pie crust. 6. Cover and freeze until firm between 2 and 4 hours. 7. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Spoon whipped topping over pie and top with crushed green mints. Page 20