(KLZA)-- Auburn Mayor Scott Kudrna was sworn in for another four-year term Monday night during the monthly Council meeting. Newly elected Third Ward Councilman Chris Erickson was sworn in and recently re-elected Council members Shawn Clark and Katy Billings were also given the oath of office.
Later in the meeting Billings was elected Council President for the next year.
A public hearing was held to receive testimony related to the proposed Board of Public Works proprietary budget statement. Much of the discussion centered on water and sewer rates. Board of Public Works Manager Dave Hunter said in the water department it would take a 40-percent increase in rates to keep up without utilizing depreciation. He said there are no plans to implement such an increase and that no major capital expenditures are planned for the next year. Following the hearing the budget was approved.
The Auburn Council also approved going forward with matching funds for a grant received for new emergency siren upgrades in the community. Enough grant money will be received to purchase three new sirens. Two of the newest sirens the city has will be re-used.
The council also approved a maintenance agreement for the Nebraska Department of Roads to do snow removal of Highways 75 and 136 through Auburn.
A resolution was adopted to leave the STOP signs up on 14th Street that were put up during the Highway 136 construction project.
A number of drawdowns were approved for housing rehab projects in Auburn and favorable comment was given to the manager application for the Shopko Hometown liquor license.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
Local judge files for re-election
Atchison in running for national fireworks honors
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
Bridge work begins Wed in Doniphan Co
LATEST STORIES
Marshall Co Commissioner files for re-election
Contested races in Tuesday Primary Election in Nebraska
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
Two file to challenge local legislator
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
RELATED STORIES
Housing grants dominate Auburn City Council meeting
Auburn Mayor Submits Budget Proposal
Auburn Council Action on Nuisance Properties
Auburn Council Discusses Parks
Downtown Revitalization Grants Awarded In Auburn
Auburn Council Honors Longtime Employee
Council Hears Update on Proposed Community Center
Auburn Residents to Vote on 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Increase