Buccaneer Bay Newsletter December, 2016

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1 Buccaneer Bay Newsletter December, 2016 Note from the Editor WOW! I can t believe it is December, and as I finish up this month s newsletter it is only 13 days till Christmas. We have already had two Christmas family gatherings. It seems that the older our families get the harder it is to get together. We had our Iowa Christmas December 4. Then we had our Christmas gathering with one of our sons on Dec. 11. Not sure when we will get with our other son and his family. They are expecting a new grandson any day now. We did all at least get together for Thanksgiving. Of course, the biggest thing happening at Buccaneer Bay has been the project by the SID Board, which I am a board member, working on getting down to one trash hauler coming through the sub-division. There are at least 3 different haulers that go through and each seems to have at least 2 trucks come through, some on different days of the week. The SID Statute was modified awhile back that now allows for contracting with sanitation companies. This is a great opportunity for SIDS to reduce the number of heavy truck traffic that travels on our roads every week, almost every day of the week. The revised section of Chapter of the state statutes state the following: Sanitary and improvement district; organized by proceedings in district court; purposes; powers; articles of association; contents; filing; real estate; conditions; terms, defined. (1)(a) A majority of the owners having an interest in the real property within the limits of a proposed sanitary and improvement district, situated in one or more counties in this state, may form a sanitary and improvement district for the purposes of installing electric service lines and conduits, a sewer system, a water system, an emergency management warning system, a system of sidewalks, public roads, streets, and highways, public waterways, docks, or wharfs, and related appurtenances, contracting for water for fire protection and for resale to residents of the district, contracting for police protection and security services, contracting for solid waste collection services, contracting for access to the facilities and use of the services of the library system of one or more neighboring cities or villages, and contracting for gas and for electricity for street lighting for the public streets and highways within such proposed district, constructing and contracting for the construction of dikes and levees for flood protection for the district, and acquiring, improving, and operating public parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. The SID has received a high response of surveys returned, what appears to be very supportive. Many have questions on them. The board will be holding their December 20 meeting at the Bay Hills Club House to answer questions. The SID has two options of paying for the service, pay through taxes or have the hauler collect, which is how the SID decided to go at this time. If you still have questions, please attend the December 20 th meeting. Published Since April 1997 Table of Contents This-N-That Page 2 Information Page 3 Advertising Page 4-10 SID#5 Water/Wastewater Report Page SID#5 November Minutes Page SID Board Information & Dec. 20 Mtg. Page 16 Buccaneer Bay Market Minute Page 17 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 2825 Lakeside Dr., 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, Editor Page 1 of 17 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

2 This-N-That Christmas Traditions from other Countries Cass County Historical Society Museum Events 646 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE Tuesday Saturday: 12:00-4:00PM Exhibits/Events Political Campaign Souvenirs thru January 7, 2017 Photographs of past Presidential candidates who visited Cass County are displayed along with campaign buttons, ribbons and newspaper ads. Celebrate America thru February 25, 2017 The museum will pull from storage several prints that have not been on exhibit for a while: the Declaration of Independence, a quote from a speech by Abraham Lincoln, and prints of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. The Bill of Rights and You thru February 25, 2017 The 225 th anniversary of the Bill of Rights is December 15. This pop-up exhibit distributed by the National Archives and the Nebraska Humanities Council spotlights one of the most remarkable periods in American History. Isaac Wiles and the Great Seal of Nebraska January 3 thru June 4, In conjunction with Nebraska s sesquicentennial celebration, we are installing an exhibit about Isaac Wiles who proposed the idea for the state seal and the motto Equality Before the Law. Wiles was from Plattsmouth and served in the state Legislature. The exhibit has been approved as an official event of the 150 th celebration and is listed on the NE150.org website. Membership Information Individuals and Families: - Patron - $1,000 and up - Benefactor - $500 and up - Investor - $250 and up - Century - $100 and up - Promoter - $50 and up - Booster - $30 and up - Friend - $15 and up Christmas Trees: German immigrants brought them to America in the 1600s and 1700s, but they didn't catch on until the 19th century, when Queen Victoria put up a Christmas tree for her German husband, Prince Albert. Since celebrities were just as influential then as now, average Americans decided they had to have them in their homes. Trees were originally for table tops, though today they usually stand full-grown. If you couldn't afford one of your own, there were always "community trees," which neighbors would decorate with presents to hand out to their families after church services. Santa Claus: St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Joulupukki. Santa went by a lot of different names, before the character got the Clement Moore treatment. In his famous poem, The Night Before Christmas. Moore gave the man his trademark jolly, happy disposition. But even before that, political cartoonist Thomas Nast was commissioned to draw Santa, eschewing traditional depictions of a thin, somewhat mean-looking figure for the now familiar round, short, stout man donning a burgundy-red suit lined with white fur. Ultimately, it was Coca-Cola that gave him his current image and his bright red clothes. Stockings: English and Welsh immigrants brought the stockings tradition to Vermont and upper New York when they arrived. If families did not have a fireplace mantle, then the stockings were hung at the end of the bed. As immigrants moved across the country, so did this formerly New England tradition spread westward. Typically, the stockings would be filled with small gifts, such as oranges, little candies, or a pair of mittens. A-wassailing: Back in the 16th and 17th century, the English had a tradition in which they would go to their neighbors' homes and sing carols. When they finished singing, they were to be invited in for a beverage, otherwise known as wassail. This was a spiced, hard (alcoholic) apple cider or a beer. Sugar Plums: Dating back to Elizabethan times, sugar plums were either nuts or herb seeds (like fennel) that would be given a hard candy shell, similar to a Jordan almond. Page 2 of 17

3 December/January Events Dec. 12 Poinsettia Day 15 Bill of Rights Day 16 Boston Tea Party 20 SID #5 Mtg, 6:00PM, Bay Hill Club House 21 First day of Winter 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 25 First day of Chanukah 31 New Year s Eve Plattsmouth School Calendar Nov. 23 No School Dec.22-Jan. 2 No School, Winter Break Jan. 16 No School Feb. 17 No School Mar. 17 No School Mar No School, Spring Break Apr. 14 No School May 12 No School May 13 Graduation May 19 End of Year 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. Neighborhood Babysitters Megan Alexander Karly Graskowiak Jaslyn Schweiss Sirena Doty Makenzie Fassler If you want to be added to the list or have your name removed, contact Janet McCartney at Santa Jokes - What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? (Claustrophobia!) - Why does Santa have three gardens? (So he can ho ho ho!) - Why did Santa s helper see the doctor? (Because he had a low elf esteem!) - Who delivers presents to cats? (Santa Paws!) - What did the sea Say to Santa? (Nothing! It just waved!) - What says Oh Oh Oh? (Santa walking backwards!) - Where do elves go to dance? (Christmas Balls!) - Did Rudolph go to school? (No he was Elftaught!) INFORMATION Architectural Control Committee For residents living in the Hills or Bay Lake Contact: NP Dodge, Land Development Kristy Gregath 8701 West Dodge Rd. Suite 300 Omaha, NE Phone: Fax: kristy@npdland.com For those living on Block 27 Sailboat Lake Contact: LLOA Architectural Committee Contact Homeowner s Association 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 Lot 22, Blk 5 Spyglass Ct. Deck Plans Lot 1A&1B, Blk 28 Lakeside Dr. Townhomes Lot 2A&2B, Blk 28 Lakeside Dr. Townhomes Lot 20A&20B, Blk 28 Lakeisde Dr. Townhomes Lot 5R, Blk 1 Buccaner Blvd. Removal of 7 trees Lot 24, Blk 6 Spyglass Ct. House Plans Lot 24A&24B, Blk 28 Lakeside Dr. - Townhomes Tips for driving in the snow: Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads. Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snowcovered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly. The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop. Don t stop going up a hill. There s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill. Stay home. If you really don t have to go out, don t. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. Don t tempt fate: If you don t have somewhere you have to be, watch the snow from indoors. Page 3 of 17

4 ADVERTISEMENTS BAY HILLS GOLF COURSE The golf course is private property. The cart paths, as well as the course, are for golfers use only. For everyone s safety, we ask that you please not use the golf course property for walking your pets or for personal use. We appreciate your cooperation in this manner. Bay Hills Golf Club Growing together Landscaping. Planting. Yard Maintenance Deck Pot Planting. Annuals. Perennials Hanging Baskets. Shrubs. Trees. Yard Art No Job is Too Small! Your ultimate satisfaction is our goal! S. 36 th St. Bellevue, NE So. Of Platteview Rd. on 36 th St. stoltenbergnurserices.com - snjsempek@cox.net Page 4 of 17

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11 S.I.D. #5 Water Billing Report Urban Utilities, Inc. November 17, Sun Lake Dr. Plattsmouth, NE Accounting Highlights: (445) Residential and commercial accounts were invoiced on 11/01/16 in the amount of $21, 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 October 2016 were $ The Balance of the Service Fee Fund as of August 2016 was $ 07, The Balance of the Service Fee Fund as of September 2016 was $124, The Balance of the Service Fee Fund as of October 2016 was not available Other Important Information: A backup copy of the Water Billing Software was provided to the SID Clerk as of 11/15/16. Supplemental Board Report: Billing Date: (Usage Dates) Water & Sewer (16/17) Water & Sewer (15/16) Debt Reduction Hook Up Fees 08/01/2016 $ 19, $ 16, $ 7, $ 1, /01/2016 $ 16, $ 12, $ 7, $ 1, /01/2016 $ 13, $ 12, $ 7, $ 3, /01/2016 $ 12, $ 12, $ 7, $ 1, Total to Date $ 49, $ 41, $22, $ 5, Total Number of Bills Prepared For: August August September September October October November November December 2016 December January 2017 January February 2017 February March 2017 March April 2017 April May 2017 May June 2017 June July 2017 July Monthly Water Billing Rates (before taxes): New fees were passed at the October 17, 2016 SID Board Meeting. These fees can be found on the Buccaneer Bay Web site at located under the SID #5 link. Page down to the S.I.D. No. 5 Resolutions & Policies and select the Water and Sewer Fees Updated October 17, 2016 If you do not receive your bill or you have any questions regarding your bill contact Urban Utilities at Page 11 of 17

12 Monthly Report S.I.D. #5 Buccaneer Bay October 2016 Well House: Cummins serviced generator Total Gallons Pumped Metered Water usage Simple Variance Well output avg. Total Coliform samples taken 24 th 2,923,400 Gallons 2,901,490 Gallons 21,910 Gallons GPM Coliform-Negative / E-Coli-Negative Water Hardness: mg/l Booster Station - OK Wastewater Treatment Plant: Cummins serviced generator Total Flows Received 2,053,556 Gallons Highest One Day 77,254 Gallons (Sun. 30 th ) Lowest One Day 60,436 Gallons (Fri. 21 st ) Sludge Hauled 0 Loads Effluent Sample All parameters passed Lift Stations OK Water-Monthly Highlights: UV Units off line (1) Water meters were serviced (0) Water Meter inspections completed (3) New Water Meters were delivered (1) Final water meter reads were taken (22) Locates were completed Wastewater-Monthly Highlights: Pumps plugging Pending Projects: Annual Sewer Collection System Jetting (2) W/S install inspections (0) Water disconnect/turn on (1) Water leaks repaired (0) Lead & Copper samples taken (2) Well samples were taken (0) Well House/Tower mowing completed Respectfully Submitted - Rene Nelson Office , Pager Don t forget to get a final water meter reading when you move? Moving In Or Out??? 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 12 of 17

13 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA Meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. on November 15, 2016 in 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 by order by the Chair, David Martin, at 6:00 p.m. ITEM 2 The locations of the Open Meetings Act and the documents related to the agenda were announced. ITEM 3 On roll call, those present: Trustees David L. Martin; James Grotrian; Gary Petersen; and Carol Walker. Those absent: Janet McCartney. ITEM 4 No persons were present at the meeting wishing to address the Trustees on items not otherwise on the agenda. ITEM 5 Motion by Grotrian, seconded by Walker, to approve the documents and authorize the publication of a request for proposals to lease space on the District s water tower for Internet and other such services by a provider. On roll call those voting aye: Martin, Grotrian, Walker and Petersen. Voting nay: none. Absent: McCartney. Abstaining: None. The Chair declared the resolution adopted. ITEM 6a A representative of Papillion Sanitation was present at the meeting. The representative confirmed that 75% participation would be sufficient for the company to provide services; that if the survey was returned satisfactorily that the roll out could be as soon as February 1, 2017; and that the yard waste bin used for grass cuttings and leaves only could be used for trash in the off season. ITEM 6b Motion by Grotrian, seconded by Petersen, to approve the form of the survey for trash hauling District wide as amended at the meeting, and to provide for multiple methods to distribute the survey. On roll call those voting aye: Martin, Grotrian, Walker and Petersen. Voting nay: none. Absent: McCartney. Abstaining: None. The Chair declared the resolution adopted. ITEM 7 Motion by Walker, seconded by Grotrian, to direct to ratify the engagement letter with Frankel Zacharia for accounting services during fiscal year On roll call those voting aye: Martin, Grotrian, Walker and Petersen. Voting nay: none. Absent: McCartney. Abstaining: None. The Chair declared the resolution adopted. ITEM 8 Trustee Grotrian presented a verbal roads report. Trustee Grotrian advised that he had received a few calls regarding the possible bond for street repairs that will be taken up in 2017; that the 2015 street repairs were completed and Mr. Dan Dolezal and he had inspected the same and the work was acceptable; and that the culvert repair would be delayed until the spring to delay the expenditure from the general fund. ITEM 8a Motion by Grotrian, seconded by Petersen, to approve Change Order No. 2, Old Castle Midwest Materials contract for asphalt repairs within the District, Street Repairs On roll call those voting aye: Walker, Petersen, Martin and Grotrian. Voting nay: none. Absent: McCartney. Abstaining: None. The Chair declared the resolution adopted. ITEM 8b Motion by Grotrian, seconded by Walker, to approve Application for Payment No 2, second and final, for Old Castle Midwest Materials related to the contract for asphalt repairs within the District, Street Repairs On roll call those voting aye: Walker, Petersen, Martin and Grotrian. Voting nay: none. Absent: McCartney. Abstaining: None. The Chair declared the resolution adopted.. ITEM 8c Mr. Johnson presented an amended Order Releasing Findings of the Nebraska Public Service Commission regarding trains blocking crossings. Page 13 of 17

14 ITEM 9 Trustee Martin announced that he had contacted the mowing contractor and advised him to stop mowing. ITEM 10 Trustee Grotrian advised that Mr. Meisinger was out of town and unable to prepare a formal report regarding finances. Trustee Grotrian proceeded to provide a verbal report concerning approximate balances in the General and Service Fee Funds following payment of invoices presented at the meeting. The approximate General Fund balance will be $53,191 and the approximate balance in the Service Fee fund will be $62,713. ITEM 11 There was no committee report on water and wastewater. ITEM 11a Motion by Grotrian, seconded by Martin, to approve payment of the semi-annual interest, principal and administrative fee for the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality State Revolving Fund loan, in the amount of $41,294.98, for the construction of the wastewater treatment plant, and direct delivery of the same on or before December 15, On roll call those voting aye: Martin, Grotrian, Walker and Petersen. Voting nay: none. Absent: McCartney. Abstaining: None. The Chair declared the resolution adopted. ITEM 11b Trustee Martin noted that the amount due on the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality loan for the construction of the wastewater treatment plant, which is paid off December 15, 2025, is $585, ITEM 12 Reports on water and wastewater, and water billing, from Urban Utilities are attached. Ms. Nelson reported that HOA had installed its antenna on the water tower to provide monitoring services for the water level in the tower. ITEM 13 Motion by Grotrian, seconded by Walker: 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 Approve the minutes of the meeting of Trustees on October 17, 2016 b 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 November 15, 2016, with the warrants to be drawn on the General Fund account and to be redeemed no later than November 15, 2019: General Fund Account (Due November 15, 2019) Warrant No in the amount of $2,186.75, payable to OPPD, for electrical usage October 2016, with a copy of the invoice attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $5,503.28, payable to Ehrhart Griffin & Associates, engineers, for the 2015 road maintenance program, Invoice Nos. B3776 and B3780, copies of which are attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $333.50, payable to Frankel Zacharia, for finance committee work, Invoice Nos , a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $660.00, payable to Aspen Landscaping for mowing services during October 2016, Invoice No. 1332, a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $7,205.44, payable to Johnson Law Office, for legal services and advanced costs October 2016, 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 November 15, 2016, with the warrants to be drawn on the Service Fee Fund account, which warrants are redeemable upon presentation Page 14 of 17

15 to the Cass County Treasurer: Service Fee Fund Account Warrant No in the amount of $630.00, payable to Johnson Law Office, for legal services October 2016, Invoice No , a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $91.50, payable to Midwest Laboratories, for wastewater testing for October 2016, Invoice No , a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $7,229.58, payable to Urban Utilities, Inc., for November 2016 operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems, and water and wastewater billing services, together with expenses, Invoice No. 7907, a copy of which is attached hereto. Warrant No in the amount of $3,931.41, payable to Urban Utilities, Inc., for reimbursement of the cost of 12 water meters, billing materials and software support, Invoice No. 7908, 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 November 15, 2016, 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 November 15, 2021: None. Construction Fund Account (Due November 15, 2021) 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 for October 2016 less the cost of street lighting and warrant preparation costs for November 2016). On roll call those voting aye: Martin, Grotrian, Walker and Petersen. Voting nay: none. Absent: McCartney. Abstaining: None. The Chair declared the resolution adopted. ITEM 14 The Trustees agreed to revise the committee assignments as follows: Grotrian with assistance from Petersen - Finance Walker - Grounds Martin - Roads Water/Sewer - McCartney Development - Petersen ITEM 15 No items were identified for the agenda at the next meeting. The Chair announced that the meeting for December would be held on December 20 and if the meeting room was unavailable December 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Plattsmouth State Bank, 446 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska. ITEM 16 The agenda having been completed, the meeting adjourned on motion by Martin at approximately 5:50 p.m. Minutes will be officially approved at the next SID#5 Board Meeting. 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, after the minutes are approved at the next SID#5 Board meeting. 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. ***************************** Page 15 of 17

16 Current SID Board Member s Contact Information Board Member Phone Address Committee s TBD at October Mtg. David Martin (H) david.l.martin@outlook.com Chair/Roads (C) Jim Grotrian jimgrotrian@gmail.com Clerk/Finance Janet McCartney jmmccart@jagwireless.net Water/Sewer Carol Walker carol.a.walker.co@gmail.com Grounds Gary Petersen gpetersen@npdodge.com Development/Finance SID5 SID5@jagwireless.net Mailing Address: Treasure Island Rd. Plattsmouth, NE WEB SITE: Notice of December SID#5 Meeting to be held at Bay Hills Golf Club Page 16 of 17

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