BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS- July 26, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on July 26, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, July 14, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the Assessor’s list of Overvalued, Undervalued and Omitted Property and place it on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

No correction sheets were presented.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for August 9, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – July 26, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on July 26, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, July 14, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:07 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded Goodpasture to approve the agenda. 

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2010 meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on the temporary road repairs being done on the 2-mile road and other flood damaged roads. 

 

Vince Knight and Terry Sparks, members of the SID #1 Board of Trustees came before the Board to discuss the funds that the SID #1 gets from their share of highway allocations.  Mr. Kment explained that there was a percent figured from the total County highway allocation funds that the SID#1 was entitled to.  The SID #1 Board members stated that they have been trying to get the roads in Woodland Park up to standards so that the streets will last and not have to be repaired each year.  They asked the Commissioners if they would consider raising the amount of allocations that the SID #1 would receive, since those funds and much more would be spent on road repairs by the SID #1.  The Commissioners stated that they would look at the final budget and determine whether that request could be approved.     

 

Bids were opened for the sale of the 1989 Ford pickup owned by the County. Bids were received as follows:

John Boyd
Dallas Miller
Bruce Huntley
Terry Kudera
Dallas Miller

$ 701.00
$1500.00
$1000.00
$1345.00
$2500.00

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the high bid of Dallas Miller in the amount of $2500.00 for the 1989 Ford pickup.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Kim Bearnes, Tom Schellpeper and others came before the Board to discuss the bidding on the proposed remodel project on the Dining Hall at the Fairgrounds.  It was stated that more planning should have been done before bids were taken and that perhaps an architect should be contacted to make some more formal plans and come up with better bids specifications for the project. Mr. Schellpeper stated that the fire marshal had been taken around the building and that he had given those present the information on what needs to be done to be in compliance with State law. Mr. Goodpasture stated he thought all bids should be rejected and that some specs are needed to insure that all bidders were bidding on the same grade of products. Kim told the Board that all parties should be present including members of Fair Board, Commissioners, Fire Marshal, Extension representative, architect and County Engineer at any meeting or site inspection held to discuss plans and specs.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to consult an architect to come to a Board meeting and discuss the remodel project with the Board before any further action is taken on the project and bids.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A delegation of County officials came before the Board to discuss the Handbook as it pertains to Health insurance for an employee who is unable to work and has no sick time or vacation time left to use.  The Employee could then apply for a leave under the FMLA laws.  Officials were concerned with how long the County would have to pay for the health insurance in this instance. The Board stated that after all leave is exhausted, it would be at the discretion of the Board as to how long insurance was paid for said employees.

 

While the officials were in attendance, discussions were held on salary changes and budgets.  The Board requested that officials should limit raises to salaries and asked them to reflect any required changes on their budgets.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to authorize Kathy to give approval for needed bridge inspections for this year.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for August 9, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton County, Nebr

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS-July 19, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on July 19, 2010, at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, July 7, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Assessor presented the List of Overvalued, Undervalued and Omitted property. She explained the entries.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the List of Overvalued, Undervalued and Omitted property and place it on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Assessor discussed the correction sheet that was presented.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Assessor’s correction sheet numbered 3819 and place it on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes: None.  Motion Carried.

 

The County Assessor presented her three year plan of Assessment to the Board.

 

The meeting was recessed to convene the Commissioner’s meeting.

 

The meeting was re-convened at 1:50 P.M.

 

The County Assessor re-joined the meeting.

 

Discussion on property valuation protests were opened and the Assessor gave her recommendations and discussions were held on each protest.  Decisions were made as follows:

 

Protest #2010-001:  Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to change the valuation on Lot 3, Blk. 15, Village of Pilger to adjust physical and economic depreciation as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

Voting:  Ayes: Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-002:  Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the protest for the W1/2 Lot 7, Blk. 1, Densmore’s Block, Stanton to update physical depreciation and added economic depreciation for 2010 as per Assessor’s recommendation and that the property will be reviewed in Fall for updates.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-003:  Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there will be no change in valuation for the E1/2SE 16-21-3 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-004:  Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change in valuation for the SWNE 16-21-3 as per Assessor’s recommendation since, no errors were found.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-005:  Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation for Pt. N1/2NW & Pt. N1/2SWNW 20-24-2 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-006:  Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change in valuation on the NW 18-23-1 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-007:  Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation on the SWNE 18-23-1 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-008:  Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change in valuation on Pt. NWNE 18-23-1 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-009:  Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to change the valuation on Lot 18, Willow Brook 1st Addn, Woodland Park as per Assessor’s recommendation after a physical inspection of interior and exterior, physical depreciation was added due to condition and because it is a rental property.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-010:  Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there be no change in valuation on Lot 2, Baumert’s 2nd Lotsplit in the E1/2W1/2 14-23-2, being a replat of Pt. Lot 2, Baumert’s Lotsplit  & Pt. E1/2SW in 14-23-2 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-011:  Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the protest and  change the valuation on Pt. S1/2SWNW 16-22-2 as per Assessor’s recommendation to adjust functional depreciation on house.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-012:  Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation on lot 7, Royal Oaks 9th Addn, Woodland Park, since value was a partial value and  was increased because the completed value was added to house and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-013:  Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change in valuation on the E1/2 NW 26-21-2 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Protest #2010-014:  Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation on Lot 1 Robert Busch’s Lot split in the NENE & Pt. SENE 15-21-3 and the W1/2 NE & Lot 2 Robert Busch’s Lot split in the E1/2 NE 15-21-3 as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for July 26, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, NE.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – July 19, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on July 19, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, July 7, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:17 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the agenda .

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2010 meeting.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on tax collections and delinquent taxes.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-072:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that one of the duties of the County Treasurer is to collect taxes and that Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1722 allows the County Treasurer to file suit against individuals for the unpaid taxes;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby permitted to file civil suits against individuals who owe unpaid taxes that have not been collected through the “distress warrant” method.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The proposed agreement for burying fiber optic cable by Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company along 568 Avenue and 846 Road was discussed.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement with Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company to bury fiber optic cable along 568 Avenue and 846 Road.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-073:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the First Nebraska Bank, Stanton, Nebraska wishes to add the following security held in escrow by said bank to secure deposits of this county in said bank, to-wit:

Federal Home Loan Bank Bd #3133XLJP9       

Due 8-13-2014
5.5000%

$100,000.00

 

AND, that the release of the following security is also hereby permitted:

Federal Home Loan #3133XCA78

Due 7-7-2010
4.57%

$100,000.00

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-074:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that BankFirst, Norfolk, Nebraska wishes to add the following security held in escrow by said bank to secure deposits on this county in said bank, to-wit:

Federal Home Loan Bk #3133SXQW32

Due 10-28-2011
3.680%

$1,000,000.00

 

AND, that the release of the following securities is hereby permitted:

Phelps Co Ne Leasing Corp #71725DAZ9

Due 9-15-2015
4.100%

$180,000.00

 

Phelps Co Ne Leasing Corp #71725DBE5

Due 9-15-2020
4.300%

$195,000.00

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the documentary stamp tax, Co. share for the month of June in the amount of $316.97; the County Clerk fees for the month of June in the amount of $2417.96; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of June in the amount of $113.45; the passport fees for the month of June in the amount of $225.00; the Weed Board minutes of the July 6, 2010 meeting; the County Sheriff’s quarterly report; the list of distress warrants issued October 30, 2009 and returned; and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13826 -13896, inclusive, in the amount of $235,720.87 and the Homestead breakdown and placed them on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on water drainage issues at some locations along county roads.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:20 AM for the Conditional Use Permit application of Kuehl Bros./Kevin Koenig to apply manure from a livestock operation outside the county on Land in the W1/2NE, E1/2SW, NWSE & S1/2SE 24-23-3.  The following gave testimony: Eugene Sateren, Doug Oertwich, Kevin Koenig, Andy Scholting and Matt Ebel.  Testimony was given in favor of and against the issuance of the permit.  Questions were asked pertaining to how much manure would be applied and how it would be stored and what kind if any run off would occur.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Kuehl Bros/Kevin Koenig to apply manure on land above described with all listed conditions, as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment.  Nayes:  Goodpasture.  Motion Carried.

 

Mark Mainelli, Engineer joined the meeting.

 

Bids for the remodeling of the Dining Hall building were opened.  Several interested parties were in attendance, including Tom Schellpeper, Fair Board member and Kim Bearnes, Extension Educator.

 

Bids were as follows:

Cowboy Construction, Stanton, Ne.

Scranton Floorcovering

Krutz Construction

Krutz Construction

Stamm Electric

Pettitt Plumbing Heating & AC, Inc

Total remodel

Flooring

Flooring

Remodeling

Electrical

Duct work for hearing, AC

$ 78,500.00

$4,642.00

$5,396.30

$29,081.91

$13,420.14

$2,545.61

 

A discussion was held with bidders and questions were asked as to what their work included and what types of materials were to be furnished.  Mr. Kment stated that he had some doubts as to materials bid since there was a large difference in bids.  It was stated that perhaps the plans were somewhat inadequate and led to some confusion for bidders.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt to accept the low bid of Krutz Construction for remodeling, Pettitt Plbg. Heating, AC, Inc. for heating and air conditioning work, Stamm Electric for the electrical and Scranton Floorcovering for the flooring.  Motion died due to lack of second.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture table the decision on bids until July 26, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. and that no bids can be changed and no new bids will be accepted.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes: None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.

 

Hearing was opened on the preliminary plat of the Elkhorn Valley Highway Corridor Overlay Development proposed at the former Pilger Rest Area.  No one was present for the hearing. LaLene told the Board that the Stanton County PPD had some questions as to replacing a pole which is needed for the new development and she stated that the Planning Commission recommended waiving the Engineer Certification from the final plat.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the preliminary plat of  the Elkhorn Valley Highway Corridor Overlay Development as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Hearing opened on Willers Cove 4th Addition. Mr. Mainelli advised the Board to follow correct procedures and to prevent any liability to the County by making the owner provide an engineer flood plain study with a flood plain permit any applicable State and Federal permits (404 Corp permit) before approving the plat.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to deny approval of the preliminary plat of Willer’s Cove 4th Addition because no flood plain study, Flood Plain permit or Corp. of Engineer permit has been prepared at this time.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  Weatherholt.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene presented the Board with the Lot Split Certificate of Don Siedschlag to split land in part of the W1/2SW 17-23-1. 

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the lot split application of Don Siedschlag for the above described property as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Discussion was held on the request of the County Treasurer to be allowed on-line access to accounts in the Midwest Bank, Pilger, Nebraska. The Bank requires a resolution from the Board approving the on-line access.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-075:

 

WHEREAS, the Stanton County Treasurer wishes to be allowed on-line access to bank accounts held by the Treasurer of Stanton County in Midwest Bank, NA, Pilger, Nebraska,

 

AND, WHEREAS, the Midwest Bank, NA, Pilger, Nebraska, requires a Resolution signed by the Stanton County Board authorizing them to permit the Stanton County Treasurer on-line access,

 

THEN, SO BE IT RESOLVED, that said bank be hereby authorized to permit the Stanton County Treasurer on-line access to all bank accounts belonging to the Stanton County Treasurer.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mark Mainelli discussed upcoming road projects with the Board.  He gave the Board an update on the Northeast Industrial Road and several other road projects.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Accounts Payable and Payroll as presented and order checks drawn on the various funds as follows:

 

GENERAL FUND - Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 5537.63; Ronald Albin Atty, atty fees, 458.98; Appeara, towel services, 48.84; Bear Graphics, journal book, 405.27; Kim Bearnes, mileage etc, 63.01; Big Red Printing Inc, printing etc, 174.36; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance, 30293.66; Colfax County Sheriff, shf fees, 126.40; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 5.53; Copple Rockey & McKeever PC LLO, atty fees, 576.95; Courtesy Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, repairs etc, 38.33; Cuming County Sheriff, shf fees, 12.00; Eakes Office Products Inc, supplies, 27.69; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 10.99; Election Systems & Software Inc, ERM services, 800.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 1861.27; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co, supplies, 278.34; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 238.67; James Geu, lawn maintenance, 300.00; Hankins Plumbing & Htg, repairs etc, 134.49; Wanda Heermann, supplies, 36.09; Dale Hekrdle, mileage, 9.00; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5878.15; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, supplies, 627.16; Dennis Krueger, mileage, 2.50; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 700.00; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 205.28; Madison County Sheriff, prisoner board, 2500.00; Madison National Life, insurance- Co share, 2.67; Mental Health Board-7th Jud Dist, costs, 253.00; Mid American Benefits Inc , HRA fees, 352.00; MIPS Inc, supplies etc, 2861.61; Lloyd Molacek, postage, 11.08; NACO Planning & Zoning, regis etc, 185.00; Dept Health & Human Services, patient care, 90.00; LaVern R Newkirk, prior service benefit, 17.00; Norfolk Daily News, publications, 92.15; Owen G Dunn Co, voting equipment, 48.75; Oxmoor House, books etc, 36.91; Pengad Inc, supplies, 26.50; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 39.75; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service, 20.00; Duane Schulz, cemetery maint, 70.00; Shopko, phone, 99.99; Stanton Co Clk Dist Court, costs, 311.00; tanton County Court, costs, 262.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1727.10; Stanton Printing, printing, 676.07; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1353.14; Stanton Vet Clinic, services, 116.86; Stanton Water & Sewer, services, 334.20; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; Stratton DeLay & Doele, atty fees, 2282.36; Edward J Svitak, mileage etc, 18.00; Teeco Inc, services, 159.45; Telebeep Wireless, services, 115.01; Mike Unger Co Shf, costs, 240.10; Mike Unger, mileage etc, 113.00; University of Nebr, supplies, 56.00; Card Services, travel expenses, 1018.25; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 1911.70;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 2650.93; Appeara, towel services, 54.79; Atco Internatl, supplies, 588.16; B’s Enterprises Inc, culverts etc, 6399.67; Black Hills Energy, services, 24.21; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 19350.28; Caterpillar Financial Serv Corp, lease pymt, 2345.90; Central Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 3259.68; Clarkson Plbg & Heating, supplies, 1.29; Janice Coates, prior service benefits, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 8.30; Gerald A Hasebroock, truck rental, 3030.00; DDM Trucking Inc, delivered rock, 3931.20; Doernemann Farm Service Inc, repairs etc, 20.43; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 19342.31; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 11136.54; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 2969.39; Island Supply Welding Co, supplies, 48.80; J&L Trucking, truck rental, 12810.00; K Porter Construction Inc, services, 1040.00; Louis R Kerbel, truck rental, 2310.00; Kimball Midwest, supplies, 232.77; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 7912.96; Mainelli Wagner & Assoc Inc, services etc, 4527.50; Martin Marietta Materials, gravel etc, 346.05; Matteo Sand & Gravel Co Inc, gravel etc, 541.00; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, lease pymt, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co, culverts etc, 4047.92; Nebraska Machinery Co, repairs etc, 1435.47; Jim Ohlund, services, 737.75; Overhead Door Co, repairs etc, 85.90; S&S Willers Inc, gravel etc, 10507.94; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 44.00; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 3407.90; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 46.00; O L Scheer Ace Hardware, shop tools etc, 50.99; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 1229.17; Stanton County Clerk, filing fees, 81.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 291.02; Stanton Lumber Co, supplies, 310.00; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 274.95; Stanton Water & Sewer, services, 37.50; Teeco Inc, services, 84.50; United Rentals, rental, 125.88; Verizon Wireless, services, 55.22; Village of Pilger, services, 76.45; Elsworth Voelker, prior service, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt, phone, 30.00;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Courtesy Ford Lincoln Mercury, repairs etc, 99.22; Danko Emergency Equip Co, repairs etc, 28.22; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 654.75; Sanford Goshorn, utilities meals etc, 84.63; IRS USATax Paymt, social security tax- Co share, 89.51; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, radio repairs, 215.32; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 263.00; Stanton Hardware Hank, repairs etc, 15.99;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton Co PPD, services, 80.23;

 

EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk, 911 services, 4987.75; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 73.23;

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $118,877.24.

 

Notice is hereby published in accordance with Section 23-122, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, Re-issue 1943, the following are current salaries of all county employees:

County Clerk, ex-off. ROD, Clk Dist Court
Deputy County Clerk
Co-Deputy County Clerk
Secretary County Clerk (floater, all offices)
Road Secretary LPA Project Manager
County Assessor
Deputy County Assessor
Secretary Co. Assessor #1
Planning & Zoning Adm.
Veteran’s Service Officer
Secretary to Educator #1
Secretary to Educator #2
County Comm. #1,#2,
Chairman, County Comm.
County Treasurer
Deputy Co. Treasurer
Secretary Co. Treas. #1
Custodian
County Sheriff
Chief Deputy
Sergeant
Deputy #1
Deputy #2
Deputy #3
Deputy #4
Sheriff Secretary
Part-time Deputies
County Attorney
Deputy Co. Attorney
Attorney Secy. #1
Attorney Aide #2
Road & Bridge Crew
Bridge Foreman
Director, Emergency Mgmt.
Weed Superintendent
Weed Board Members
Planning Commission Members

$3333.33 Monthly
$2470.00 Monthly
$2330.00 Monthly + $50.00 reimb. Ins.
$1925.00 Monthly
$2200.00 Monthly
$3333.33 Monthly
$2470.00 Monthly
$1980.00 Monthly
$3056.67 Monthly + $333.33 City zoning
$2760.00 Monthly
$2430.00 Monthly
$1675.00 Monthly
$1666.66 Monthly
$1750.00 Monthly
$3333.33 Monthly
$2470.00 Monthly
$2280.00 Monthly
$1830.00 Monthly
$3791.66 Monthly, plus $30.00 BOH
$3445.00 Monthly
$3105.00.00 Monthly
$16.00 hour
$16..00 Hour
$16.00 Hour
$16.00 Hour
$2205.00 Monthly
$12.00 Hour
$3416.66 Monthly
$1175.00 Monthly
$14.75 Hour
$15.00 Hour
$13.50 Hour
$15.00 Hour
$7.50 Hour
$850.00 Monthly, plus $45.00 per mtg.
$45.00 per meeting
$15.00 per meeting

 

Law enforcement officers are reimbursed $95.00 monthly for uniform and phone allowance in addition to salary listed. Sheriff is reimbursed $45.00 uniform allowance monthly.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The meeting was recessed for lunch.

 

Meeting was reconvened and discussion was held on upcoming budgets.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for July 26, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton Co., Nebr.

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS- July 12, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on July 12, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, June 30, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2010 meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The County Assessor presented the list of Overvalued, Undervalued and Omitted property.  She explained the entries to the Board.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the list of Overvalued, Undervalued and Omitted property and place it on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Assessor’s correction sheet numbered 3817 and 3818 and place them on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Property Valuation Protest hearing was opened at 8:10 A.M. as protests were heard as follows:

 

2010-001- A protest was heard on Lot 3, Block 15, Village of Pilger.  No one appeared for the protest. The Board and the Assessor went over evidence provided. Protest completed.

 

2010-002- A protest was heard on W1/2 Lot 7, Block 1, Densmore’s Block, Stanton.  No one appeared for the protest.  The evidence was reviewed. Protest completed.

 

2010-003- A protest was heard on the E1/2SE 16-21-3.  No one appeared for the protest.  The evidence was reviewed. Protest completed.

 

2010-004- A protest was heard on the SWNE 16-21-3.  No one appeared for the protest.  The evidence was reviewed. Protest completed.

 

2010-005- A protest was heard on Pt. N1/2NW & Pt N1/2SWNW 20-24-2.  Howard Schuetz was sworn in and gave testimony.  Protest completed.

 

2010-006- A protest was heard on the NW 18-23-1.  Donald Indra was sworn in and gave testimony. Protest completed.

 

2010-007- A protest was heard on the SWNE 18-23-1. Arthur A Indra was sworn in and gave testimony. Protest completed.

 

2010-008- A protest was heard on Pt NWNE 18-23-1.  Arthur A Indra gave testimony for this protest also. Protest completed.

 

2010-009- A protest was heard on Lot 18, Willow Brook 1st Addn. Marie Chilcott was sworn in and gave testimony.  The Assessor will review her property valuations for accuracy. Protest completed.

 

2010-010- A protest was heard on Lot 2, Baumert’s 2nd Lotsplit in the E1/2W1/2 14-23-2, A replat of Pt. Lot 2, Baumert’s Lotsplit and Pt E1/2 SW 14-23-2.  No one appeared for the protest.  Evidence was reviewed. Protest completed.

 

2010-011- A protest was heard on Pt. S1/2SWNW 16-22-2.  Dale Hajek was sworn in and gave testimony. Protest completed.

 

2010-012- A protest was heard on Lot 7, Royal Oaks 9th Addn. No one appeared for the protest.  The Evidence was reviewed. Protest completed.

 

2010-013- A protest was heard on the E1/2NW 26-21-2.  Allen Koliha was sworn in and gave testimony for the protest. Protest completed.

 

2010-014- A protest was heard on Lot 1, Robert Busch’s Lot Split in the NENE & Pt SENE 15-21-3 and the W1/2NE & Lot 2 Robert Busch’s Lot Split located E1/2NE 15-21-3. Allen Koliha remained sworn and gave testimony. Protest completed.

 

Decisions will be made on July 19, 2010 and protestors will be notified of the decisions by mail.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the protest hearings.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to adjourn and reconvene on July 19, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – July 12, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on July 12, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, June 30, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:50 AM by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to change wording in the June 28, 2010 minutes pertaining to the City Bridge inspection done by Mark Mainelli to state that Mr. Kment and Mr. Mainelli, Engineer will talk to the Mayor and City Council pertaining to said bridge and to approve the remainder of the minutes.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on the performing of City bridge inspections as a courtesy by Mr. Mainelli.  No action was taken.

 

The applications of Taylor Creek Golf Club- Kevin L Signor was discussed. A letter from the County Sheriff stating that he had no objections to the issuance of the licenses as long a security was hired for each event and he is given a list of the security personnel before each of the events.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture seconded by Weatherholt to approve the applications for Special Designated Licenses for Taylor Creek Golf Club- Kevin L Signor for events to be held at 2900 Old Highway 8, with the condition that security be hired and that a list of security personnel be provided to the County Sheriff before each event.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on the NEMA emergency contact.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to change the NEMA Emergency Contact person to Kathy Dahlkoetter.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Board discussed the upcoming budget.  Sandy Zoubek and Cheryl Wolverton were present for the discussion. Some discussion was held on possible salary changes for employees.

 

The County Treasurer went over the semi-annual report with the Board.  Figures were read and checked for accuracy.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-071:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,  the County Board proceeded with and completed settlement with the County Treasurer for the six (6) months ending June 30, 2010 and found that all receipts and disbursements were properly accounted for as per statement on file in the County Clerk’s office.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt . Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.      

 

A discussion was held on the NuCor Road and 845 Road.  No action was taken at this time.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn and reconvene on July 19, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton County, Ne.

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS-June 28, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on June 28, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, June 16, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt, to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

 No correction sheets were presented at this time.

 

The Assessor presented the Board with their copies of the 2010 Assessment Practices and Procedures of the County Assessor’s office.  She also explained to the Board that she would be using the Nebraska Ag Land Valuation Manual and the Reports and Opinions of the Property Tax Administrator for any protest hearings to be held.

 

The Board reviewed the list of overvalued, undervalued and omitted property presented by the Assessor.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the List of Overvalued, Undervalued and Omitted property and place it on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn to July 12, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – June 28, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on June 28, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, June 16, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the agenda.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2010 meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on the bid letting for Project #C008402735 that was continued from the June 21, 2010 meeting.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the low bid of M.E. Collins Contracting Co., Inc. in the amount of $157,889.49 for construction costs for Project #C008402735.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-069:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the First Nebraska Bank, Stanton, Nebraska wishes to add the following security held in escrow by this county in said bank, to-wit:

Brainard, NE Bond #3133XUMR1

Due 9-12-2014
3.25%

$500,000.00

 

AND, that the release of the following security by said bank is also hereby permitted:

Federal Farm Credit Banks #31331VXS0

Due 6-24-2010
5.2500%

$500,000.00

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene Bates discussed some zoning issues with the Board.

 

W. Bert Lammli, Co. Attorney came before the Board to discuss some claims against the County and some issues with County roads.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-070:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that flood damages have occurred to 563 Avenue and the bridge located thereon;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stanton County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes Mark Mainelli to proceed with and start proceedings and plans for the emergency repairs needed on 563 Avenue (2-mile road) and to authorize Mr. Mainelli to inspect the bridge for any possible damages.

 

BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, to authorize the obtaining of three (3) bids for said repairs on road and bridge and to authorize acceptance of bids with approval of Mr. Mainelli.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Discussion was held on the matter of Bridge #M2290H2005 in the City of Stanton.  A letter was received from the Department of Roads outlining some paperwork that is needed pertaining to the bridge. Mr. Kment will go with Mark Mainelli to look at the bridge to determine what is needed.  A copy of the letter from the Department of Roads pertaining to said bridge will be sent to the Mayor of Stanton.

 

Mr. Weatherholt contacted NEMA about some inventory problems with purchases from the Homeland Security Funds.  Mr. Weatherholt talked with a representative from NEMA and was told that the inventory shortcomings will be corrected by Mr. Goshorn.  A response letter to that effect was mailed to NEMA. 

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Accounts Payable and Payroll Claims as presented and order checks drawn on the various funds as follows:

 

GENERAL FUND - LaLene Bates, supplies, 10.99; Custom Credentials, supplies, 43.00; Dell Marketing LP, computer, 1175.93; Digital Ally Inc, cameras, 12975.00; Robin Dolesh, metings etc, 52.00; Embassy Suites, lodging, 164.64; Election Systems & Software Inc, supplies, 27.23; GIS Workshop, licensing fee, 1500.00; Guideposts, books, 17.74; Ingram Library Services, books, 98.11; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, supplies, 69.94; Johnson’s Inc, repairs etc, 237.50; Mike Kabes, meetings etc, 54.00; Kirk’s Custom Sports, supplies, 280.00; Gerald Kuhn, meetings etc, 53.00; Russell Kumm, meetings etc, 20.00; Diane Marotz, meetings etc, 60.00; Alex Meyer, books, 75.00; Midwest Messenger, subs, 35.10; MIPS Inc, supplies, 50.00; NACO Planning & Zoning, regis, 35.00; Nebr Co Assessor’s Assn, dues, 50.00; NE Co Attys Assn, dues & regis, 857.00; Norfolk Daily News, subs, 120.50; Douglas Oertwich, meetings etc, 78.00; Dave Oligmueller, meetings etc, 75.00; Owen G Dunn Co, voting booths, 2647.36; Perkins Office Solutions, equipment, 935.00; Power Computing Inc, supplies, 300.37; Prime Align, repairs etc, 282.25; Ken Shriver, meetings etc, 79.50; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 19.49; Thomson West, law books, 7931.00; Univ of Ne-4H Dev, supplies, 12.00; Univ of Ne, supplies, 185.15; Western Office Products, supplies, 12614.63; Mark Wieman, meetings etc, 125.00; Sandy Zoubek, travel expense etc, 560.23;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - B’s Enterprises Inc, signs etc, 7632.50; Bomgaars, supplies, 90.95; California Contractors Suppl Inc, supplies, 239.76; Kathy Dahlkoetter, mileage etc, 101.34; Ennis Paint Inc, paint for striping, 4017.20; Mainelli Wagner & Assoc Inc, eng fees, 10650.00; Martin Marietta Materials, rock etc, 646.77; Menard’s, tie downs, 77.76; Midwest Service & Sales Co, culverts etc, 412.10; Nebr Machinery Co, repairs etc, 261.40; Qwest, services, 45.44; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 798.90; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 35.39; Swarco Reflex Inc, beads for striping paint, 668.40; US Cellular, services, 62.00; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 33.98;

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt, and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn to July 12, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton County, NE.

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS- June 21, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on June 21, 2010, at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register June 9, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

No correction sheets were presented at this time.

 

The Board reviewed the List of Overvalued, Undervalued and Omitted property submitted by the Assessor and placed it on file.

 

The Assessor filed her Certification of the Assessment Rolls for real property in Stanton County for 2010.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for June 28, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. and set other meetings for July 12, July 19 and July 26, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – June 21, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on June 21, 2010, at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register,  June 9, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:07 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to correct the minutes of the May 17, 2010 meeting to reflect that no rent is requested by the Fair Board for the use of the Dining Hall (not Floral Hall) building for the location of the Extension Office and to show that Ron Wolff has not placed his land in a Wetland Conservation Easement, but is checking into possibly placing his land in a Wetland Conservation Easement and to approve the remainder of the minutes.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A large delegation including Kim Bearnes, Twig Marston, Diane Kander, Carolyn Glaser, Wilma Schock, Kim Spence, Kory Krutz and Tom Schellpeper joined the meeting.  Cheryl Wolverton, Sandy Zoubek and Mike Unger were also present.  The Board talked with Kim about the possible moving of the Extension Office to the Dining Hall at the Fairgrounds.  She presented some figures that she had come up with for the remodeling of the building.  Various members of the delegation gave opinions.  Mr. Goodpasture had some concerns with spending a large amount on the remodel job at this time, since there is so much flood damage and repairs needed on roads and bridges. Board members agreed that they should go through the bidding process for this project and open bidding up for all contractors. Specifications and lists of required improvements and repairs would be furnished upon request by bidders. Notices to bidders will be published for two weeks in local newspapers. Sealed bids will be mailed or dropped off at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to proceed with the bidding process for remodeling the Dining Hall and that bid letting will be held on July 19, 2010 at 9:30 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Board reviewed the letter of resignation of Gordon Reese from the Weed Board. The Board would like to thank Mr. Reese for his many years of service.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the resignation of Gordon Reese from the Weed Board and to appoint Keith Mewis to fill the remainder of his term.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:00 A.M. for the Conditional Use Permit application of Kuehl Bros/Kevin Koenig for a permit to apply dry manure from a livestock operation outside the county on the East Half of property located in the W ½ NE, E1/2 NW, E1/2SW, NWSE & S1/2 SE 24-23-3.  Gene Sateren was present for the hearing.  Mr. Weatherholt asked Mr. Sateren if he wished to testify at the hearing.  Mr. Sateren stated that he was in attendance to protest the approval of the application because of runoff onto his property from where the manure is proposed to be applied.  He stated that he had protested before the Planning Board also, but they recommended approval anyway.  Mr. Goodpasture stated that he didn’t understand why so much manure from other counties is being brought into Stanton County.  He is afraid that the county is becoming a dump ground. LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations to approve the permit application with the conditions that only the east half of property would be used and if no complaints were filed, with automatic yearly renewal.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to reject the Planning Commission recommendations and deny the permit because of drainage issues and to slow down the hauling of manure from other counties into Stanton County.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:15 for the Residential Use Permit application of Kenneth Sidlinger to erect a residence on property located on Lot 1 of Jean Pohlman Second Lot Split in Pt. NESE 5-22-2.  No members of the public were present for the hearing. LaLene discussed the application with the Board and stated that the applicant was made aware that the residence would be located in an Agricultural District with ag operations.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Residential Use permit of Kenneth Sidlinger to erect a residence on above described property as per Planning Commission recommendations and with stated conditions that home will be located in an Agricultural District with normal ag operations, that wells and septic systems meet current DEQ and Dept. of Health regulations and that setbacks would be according to Department of Roads.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to continue the hearing on the Willers Preliminary plat so that more information may be obtained and until a recommendation from the Planning Commission is received.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Whitney Kolar came before the Board to discuss the proposed development at the Rest Area property owned by Elkhorn Valley Horizons LLC.  The Board reviewed the plans and looked at photographs of the development proposals.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to fully support the proposed plan of development at the Pilger Rest Area as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mark Mainelli, Engineer joined the meeting.

 

LaLene discussed the Kenneth Glaubius Lot Split in the NENE 1-23-3 with the Board. She gave the Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the Lot Split of Kenneth Glaubius on above described property as per Planning Commission recommendations and with the stated conditions that the owner is notified that the land is in the flood plain and that no permanent structures may be placed there.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mike Unger, Co. Sheriff came before the Board to discuss the purchase of more cameras for the patrol cars.  He stated that they had been approved for a grant to pay a percentage of the costs of the cameras.  The County must pay for the cameras and then the grant money will reimburse the county for a portion of the costs.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the purchase of patrol cameras for the Sheriff’s office with part of the cost coming from the Jail Fund and the remainder from the Misc. General Fund. 

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to go into executive session to discuss possible litigation at 9:40 A.M.

 

Voting: Ayes: Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Meeting was resumed and declared open at 9:55 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt.

 

Mark Headrick representative from Performance Matters Associates appeared to discuss an insurance plan that he would like to offer to county employees.  The plan would be a private plan and payments would not be connected to county payroll at all.  He asked permission to meet with employees and discuss the plan offered by Conseco.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to allow the presentation of Conseco’s insurance plan for coverage for loss of income to Stanton County employees.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Russell Kumm joined the meeting to discuss drainage problems with a culvert on Old Highway 8.  He feels that the county should clean the ditch out as soon as possible and that would help any drainage problems in the future. Mr. Weatherholt told him that he would notify the road crew to clean the ditch as soon as they can.

 

The Board talked about selling the old county pickup. It was decided that the 1989 Ford pickup should be advertised for sale, as is, with sealed bids to be sent to the County Clerk’s office.  Notice to bidders will appear in the local paper.

 

Kathy Luhr with Nebraska Culverts came before the Board to make them aware that they have started a culvert business and would like to be able to bid on projects and culvert needs. Mr. Mainelli gave her a few suggestions of things needed in order to bid on county projects. The Board told her that they would include their business when they need culvert quotes, etc.

 

The Board  discussed the location of a proposed driveway into lots possibly to be included in a lot split by Jerry Bauermeister. A letter was received from their engineer stating that the location meets the minimum site distance requirements. Mr. Mainelli stated that the Board had asked for an engineer study as to the safety of the proposed driveway location and that the letter should take care of that request.

 

The Board agreed that the location of the driveway would be acceptable and that Mr. Bauermeister would be notified of that decision so that he can proceed with the paper work for the Lot Split.

 

Bid letting for Project #C008402735 was held.

 

Bids were received as follows:

Gus Construction Co., Inc., Casey, IA

Construction
Roadway Items

$191,644.64
$17,389.30

 

A&R Construction Co., Plainview, NE

Construction
Roadway Items

$185,332.00
$16,950.40

 

M.E. Collins Contracting Co., Inc., Wahoo, NE

Construction
Roadway Items

$157,889.49
$20,416.51

 

Mark Mainelli and Kathy Dahlkoetter checked the bids for accuracy.

 

Bid letting for Project #C008400205 was held.

 

Bids were received as follows:

A&R Construction Co., Plainview, NE.

Construction
Roadway Items

$136,600.07
$51,710.73

 

M.E. Collins Contracting Co., Inc., Wahoo, NE

Construction
Roadway Items

$128,786.69
$51,926.86

 

Gus Construction Co., Inc., Casey, IA

Construction
Roadway Items

$166,663.56
$53,915.20

 

Mark and Kathy checked bids for accuracy.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to accept the low bid of M.E. Collins Contracting Co. Inc., Wahoo, Ne., in the amount of $180,713.55 for Project #C008400205, contingent to Wayne County’s approval, and to continue the decision on bid letting for Project #C008402735 until the June 28, 2010 meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mike Unger, Co. Sheriff visited with the Board about the traffic problem on the NuCor Road with all the anticipated increase in truck traffic.  Mr. Mainelli explained that the option of making it a one-way street was not safe and the DOR would not approve it.  He explained that the last conversation he had with the Madison County Highway Superintendent was that Madison County was going to close their part of the road from just west of Nucor to Victory Road and that Stanton County would close 559th Avenue north of Nucor Road and 845 Road between 559th Avenue and Highway 35 to all truck traffic.  These roads would be open only to local traffic. Road Closed signs will be placed to that effect and a sign with advised speed limit of 35 MPH would be placed on Nucor Road.

 

Tim Tinker of TeeCo, Inc. came before the Board to discuss problems with Paradise Feeders irrigation use on property close to his business. He told the Board that the nitrate levels in his water are slowly creeping up and he feels that it is because the lagoons are being pumped through the pivot system and applied close to his well.  He said that he would like to see some emergency measures set up so that the pivot would stop at the corner that is ¼ of a mile from his well. Mr. Tinker thinks that would solve the problem. No action was taken since this was not an agenda item.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to set the bid letting for Project #C008420935 for July 26, 2010 at 9:30 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Bruce Hoehne and Bill Johnson from Stanton Co. PPD came before the Board to discuss flooding damage around a power pole in Elkhorn precinct.  They have a pole that is almost washed out and were wondering when the bridge there would be repaired or replaced.  They would like to put an anchor in to secure the power pole if possible. No action was taken at this time.

 

No action was taken on the claim filed against Stanton County for vehicle loss.

 

Sanford Goshorn joined the meeting.  Mr. Weatherholt asked him if he had taken care of the bookkeeping deficiencies on the Homeland Security inventory. He explained that he had almost finished with it, but that he had been busy with the flooding and would like to ask for a 30 day extension.  Mr. Weatherholt told him that he could request a 30 day extension again and the Board would need proof of that extension in writing.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to authorize the Chairman to sign the NACo voting identification form.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on the Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan.  New rates were reviewed showing an 8% increase in premiums for the upcoming year.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to authorize the Chairman to sign the Naco Sub-group application with Blue Cross Blue Shield for the $1500 deductible PPO plan for the 2010- 2011 year and that the county continue to pay the full  cost of insurance for employees until any other action is taken.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the Weed Board minutes of the June 1, 2010 meeting; the documentary stamp tax, Co. share for the month of May in the amount of $1966.80; the County Clerk fees for the month of May in the amount of $2307.55; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of May in the amount of $69.44, the passport fees for the month of May in the amount of $100 and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13770 – 13825, inclusive, in the amount of $132,575.88 and the Homestead breakdown in the amount of $32,984.10 and place them on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-068:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following listed banks wish to add the following securities held in escrow to secure the deposits of this county in said bank, to-wit:

 

FIRST NEBRASKA BANK

Federal Home Loan Banks #3133XCA78

Due 7-7-2010
4.570000%

$100,000.00

 

Federal Home Loan Banks #3133XHRK0

Due 12-9-2011
4.7500000%

$200,000.00

 

MIDWEST BANK, NA

Beatrice NE Combined Utilities Bd #074122DE9

Due 12-15-2020
4.05%

$125,000.00

 

Bennington NE Bd #082243EU6

Due 3-15-2020
3.75%

$100,000.00

 

Cuming Co. NE Sch Dist 30 RFDG
#23088RBQ9

Due 12-15-2018
3.5%

$110,000.00

 

STANTON NATIONAL BANK

Federal Home Loan Banks E3133XVQF1

Due 11-20-2012
1.0000%

$200,000.00

 

United States Treas Notes #912828HM5

Due 12-31-2012
3.625000%

$200,000.00

 

AND, that Stanton National Bank is hereby permitted to release the following security:

Federal Home Loan Banks #3133XVQF1

Due 11-20-2012
1.0000%

$200,000.00

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Accounts Payable and Payroll Claims as presented and order checks drawn on the various funds as follows:

 

GENERAL FUND - Advanced Correctional Healthcare, medical, 6.07; Mark Albin Atty, atty fees, 666.651902.75; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 5887.76; Appeara, towel services, 96.49; Atlantis Casino Resort, travel expenses, 949.20; Kim Bearnes, mileage etc, 95.00; Big Red Printing Inc, supplies, 407.84; Black Hills Energy, services, 50.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance-Co share, 28049.67; Daniel Bracht Atty, atty fees, 360.00; Colfax County Press, publications, 25.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas, services, 18.97; Cornhusker Auto Center, repairs etc, 236.25; Creative Product Source Inc, supplies, 214.05; Danko Emergency Equip Co, equipment, 62.12; Dell Marketing LP, computer expense etc, 520.27; Martha Detlefsen, mileage, 46.00; Marlene Koopmann, services, 8.00; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 7.74; Election Systems & Software Inc, election supplies, 705.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 1557.19; The Farner Co, supplies, 53.87; First Concord Benefits Group,flex fees, 30.00; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 2190.37; James Geu, mowing, 240.00; Hall County Court Dist #9, costs, 5.00; Dale Hekrdle, mileage, 9.00; Ingram Library Services, books etc, 407.92; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 6229.05; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, supplies, 1314.79; Jerry’s Standard Station, repairs etc, 12.68; Todd Jochum, mileage etc, 77.38; Joe Watt Auto Sales Inc, equipment, 2750.00; Kirk’s Custom Sports, ammo, 922.35; Dennis Krueger, mileage, 2.50; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc, repairs etc, 156.00; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 673.00; Cory Locke, mileage etc, 241.95; Louderback Drug, medical, 297.43; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 2477.88; Madison Co Sheriff, prisoner board, 4350.00; Menards, supplies, 11.00; Microfilm Imaging Systems, equipment rental, 624.00; Mid American Benefits Inc, HRA fees, 20352.00; MIPS Inc, computer support, 3540.42; NACTFO, convention expenses, 130.00; Nebr Assn of Co Officials, dues- 1st half, 1169.97; Dept of Health & Human Services, patient services, 93.00; NE Nebr Economic Dev Dist, dues, 875.00; NE Nebr Juvenile Service Ins, prisoner board, 187.50; NE Public Health Env Lab, testing, 84.00; NE Floodplain & Stormwater, meetings, 40.00; LaVern R Newkirk, prior service, 17.00; Nebr Intergov Risk Mgmt Assn, nsurance, 50894.00; Pengad Inc, supplies, 100.23; Pierce Co Sheriff Dept, prisoner board, 2200.00; Platte Co Detention Facility, prisoner board, 2850.00; Prime Align, repairs etc, 463.60; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 39.75; Rath Sprinkler Systems, services, 220.00; Merna Recker, mileage, 37.50; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service benefits, 20.00; Duane Schulz, mowing cemetery, -70.00; Sioux Sales Co, shipping, 2.50; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 30.00; Stanton County Court, costs, 187.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1112.96; Stanton Hardware Hank, cust supplies, 100.91; Stanton Printing, printing etc, 1276.10; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1301.58; Stanton Water Dept, services, 90.75; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; NE Dept of Motor Vehicles, driver records, 4.00; Edward J Svitak, mileage, 18.00; Tec Electric, repairs etc, 368.54; Teeco Inc, services, 87.45; Telebeep Wireless, services, 115.01; Mike Unger Co Shf, shf fees, 8.00; Kris Unger, mileage etc, 15.00; Univ of Nebr, supplies, 27.67; US Cellular, services, 138.63; Card Services, meals etc, 63.24; GIS Workshop, GIS System 1st pymt, 15000.00; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 10162.97; Wisner News Chronicle, printing, 629.80; Cheryl Wolverton, mileage etc, 62.66; Zee Medical Service Co, supplies, 121.80; Sandra Zoubek Co Treas, postage etc, 5068.00;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 2617.84; Appeara, services, 27.34; Atco Internatl, supplies, 1505.98; B&A’s Welding, repairs etc, 518.40; B’s Enterprises Inc, culverts etc, 15056.65; Black Hills Energy, services, 35.25; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 17916.90; Bomgaars, supplies, 151.89; Caterpillar Financial Serv Corp, lease pymt, 2345.90; Central Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 387.93; Clarkson Plumbing & Heating Inc, supplies, 39.31; Janice Coates, prior service, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 37.29; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc, repairs etc, 13322.46; DDM Trucking Inc, hauling rock, 9403.16; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 7996.33; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 10844.95; First Concord Benefits Group, flex benefits, 427.50; Asphalt & Concrete Materials Co, cold mix, 1605.00; Island Supply Welding Co, welding supplies, 22.32; IRS USA Tax pymt, social security tax- Co share, 2929.74; Kimball Midwest, supplies, 122.73; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc, repairs etc, 178.48; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 11110.64; Mainelli Wagner & Associates Inc, eng services, 1100.00; Martin Marietta Materials, gravel, 2856.07; Matteo Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 1200.80; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, lease payment, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co, culverts etc, 1450.20; Nebr Dept of Roads, expenses incurred, 1609.11; Nebr Machinery Co, repairs etc, 811.77; NIRMA, insurance, 36174.00; NMG LLC dba Norfolk Works, drug program costs, 26.00; Overhead Door Co, repairs etc, 109.50; S&S Willers Inc, gravel etc, 36354.57; Pressure Washer Systems Inc, repairs etc, 163.83; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 44.00; Qwest, services, 45.44; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 45.97; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 252.88; Rueter’s Red Power, repairs etc, 159.71; Stalp Gravel Co, gravel, 2027.76; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 489.78; Stanton Co PPD, services, 255.54; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies etc, 64.08; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 278.20; Stanton Water & Sewer, services, 37.50; Teeco Inc, services, 23.00; US Cellular, services, 65.28; Verizon Wireless, services, 57.83; Village of Pilger, services, 76.45; Elsworth G Voelker, prior service, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt, phone etc, 30.00;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Connecting Point, computer expense etc, 1574.00; Danko Emergency Equip Co, supplies, 112.02; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 113.73; Sanford Goshorn, utilities meals, 25.61; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 18.94; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, safety supplies, 98.89; Radio Shack Corp, repairs etc, 75.30; Stanton Hardware Hank, repairs etc, 7.33; Verizon Wireless, services, 200.00;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton Co PPD, services, 142.56; Valcom Wireless Construction, removal of unused equipment, 9872.52;

 

EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk, 911 dispatching services, 4987.75; Stanton Telecom Inc, 911 services, 73.23;

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $121,961.17.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to adjourn and set the next meeting for June 28, 2010 at 8:30 A.M. and set meetings for July 12, 19, and 26, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS-May 17, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on May 17, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, May 5, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Assessor presented the correction sheets for the month and gave an explanation of each.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the correction sheets numbered 3815 – 3816, inclusive and place them on file.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Assessor presented the May List of undervalued, overvalued and omitted property to the Board with a brief explanation of required changes.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the Assessor’s List of Undervalued, Overvalued or Omitted property and place it on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to adjourn and set the next meeting for June 21, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – May 17, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on May 17, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, May 5, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:25 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the agenda.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A delegation from Eagle Ridge Subdivision came before the Board to discuss the lack of a good road to serve as a backup way in and out of the subdivision.  The road that could be used is 561 Avenue, a minimum maintenance road from 839 to 840 Road.  The delegation consisted of Don and Janiece Novotny, Randy Walters, John Gall, Sandra Tighe and Thor Bulkens. They are concerned that this might become the only means of access if Highway 24 is closed for re-surfacing in the future. Mr. Novotny also said that he worries that if it is rainy that road might not be passable if there was a fire and help had to come from Hoskins or elsewhere.  In an emergency situation, it would take a lot of valuable time to go around the other way. They would like to see more maintenance and perhaps some gravel on that portion of the road.  Mr. Weatherholt stated that he could remember this situation coming up when the Subdivision was platted.  It was stated at that time that people purchasing lots were aware of the minimum maintenance road to the north and knew that it would always be minimum maintenance. The Board agreed that more maintenance and placing some millings on bad spots could be done.

 

A discussion was held on the grant application of SID #1 for urban recreation in and around the Woodland Park public areas.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to authorize the Chairman to sign the grant application between SID #1 and NRD as above described.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Kim Bearnes, Extension Educator came before the Board.  Also present were Tom Schellpeper and Junior Wolf, members of the Fair Board. Kim presented some basic plans for work to be done on the Dining Hall at the Fairgrounds to enable the Extension Office to move to that location.  Several options were discussed.  Some figures will have to be gotten as far as plumbing, carpentry, carpet and electrical work. Notices of bid letting will have to be published.  Kim would like the work done before Fair time if possible. It is doubtful that the work could be finished that soon, but an effort will be made to accomplish that. Tom Schellpeper stated that the Fair Board would lose some revenue from the rental of the Dining Hall.  He stated that the Fair Board appreciates the County’s support of the Fair in the past and looks forward to their continuing support.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:40 A.M. for the Residential Use Permit application of Ron Wolff for future residences that might be placed on property located in the N 1/2 & N 1/2S1/2 Section 27 and the N ½ Section 28 all in Township 23, Range 1, Stanton County.  Representatives from the Natural Resources District, Game and Parks Commission, Ron Wolff, Cory Locke, Mr. Wolff’s attorney and Mark Mainelli, County Engineer were present.  Mr. Wolff is looking into putting his land in a Wetland Conservation Easement and would probably be selling some lots in the future and perhaps some residences would be placed there.  Mr. Mainelli asked questions pertaining to the location of the wetlands in relation to county road ditches and roads.  He also suggested that any possible building sites be built up as the dirt work is being done to prevent any future problems with residences. Mr. Mainelli suggested that perhaps the road could be built up with dirt that will be removed from the area if the dirt is acceptable for road building. 

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene gave the Planning Commission comments and recommendations.  She stated that the PC Board did not feel that any action needed to be done at this time. If and when the building sites are sold, then the new owners would be responsible for getting the Residential Use permit.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt that no action will be taken at this time as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Bids were opened for the removal of unused equipment from the County Communication tower. One bid was received:  Valcom Wireless Construction - $9872.52.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the bid of Valcom Wireless Construction for removal of unused antenna and other equipment from the county’s communication tower in the amount of $9872.52.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mr. Mainelli discussed road projects with the Board.  Some agreements and Resolutions need to be passed for projects that are in conjunction with other counties.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-061:

 

WHEREAS, Stanton County has a full-time public employee on staff, who is fully qualified and has time and interest in serving as “Responsible Charge”; and

 

WHEREAS, Madison County as requested to enter into a Nebraska Local Public Agency Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement with Stanton County for the services of a qualified “Responsible Charge” (RC) for a Federal-Aid project in Madison County; and

 

WHEREAS, Madison County and Stanton County have agreed on the terms and conditions of said Inter-local Cooperative Agreement as submitted;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Stanton County Board of Commissioners that Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of Stanton County, Assisting Public Entity the Nebraska Local Public Agency Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement for a Federal-Aid project in Madison County.

 

NDOR Project Number BRO-7059(15)
NDOR Control Number 31749
Project Name Norfolk Southeast

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-062:

 

WHEREAS, Stanton County has a full-time public employee on staff, who is fully qualified and has time and interest in serving as “Responsible Charge”; and

 

WHEREAS, Colfax County as requested to enter into a Nebraska Local Public Agency Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement with Stanton County for the services of a qualified “Responsible Charge” (RC) for a Federal-Aid project in Colfax County; and

 

WHEREAS, Colfax County and Stanton County have agreed on the terms and conditions of said Inter-local Cooperative Agreement as submitted;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Stanton County Board of Commissioners that Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of Stanton County, Assisting Public Entity, the Nebraska Local Public Agency Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement for a Federal-Aid project in Colfax County.

 

NDOR Project Number RUR-3175(3)
NDOR Control Number 32043
Project Name Howells North

 

Voting: Ayes: Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-063:

 

WHEREAS, Stanton County has a full-time public employee on staff, who is fully qualified and has time and interest in serving as “Responsible Charge”; and

 

WHEREAS, Madison County as requested to enter into a Nebraska Local Public Agency Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement with Stanton County for the services of a qualified “Responsible Charge” (RC) for a Federal-Aid project in Madison County; and

 

WHEREAS, Madison County and Stanton County have agreed on the terms and conditions of said Inter-local Cooperative Agreement as submitted;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Stanton County Board of Commissioners that Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of Stanton County, Assisting Public Entity the Nebraska Local Public Agency Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement for a Federal-Aid project in Madison County.

 

NDOR Project Number ________________
NDOR Control Number ________________
Project Name ________________________

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes: None.  Motion Carried.

 

Discussion was held on a Letter of Response requested by NEMA pertaining to Homeland Security audit of equipment purchased with HS funds.  Mr. Weatherholt stated that more information is needed from Sanford Goshorn, Emergency Mgmt. Director before a response can be given.  It was decided that the Board would ask for an extension of time in which to respond.

 

Mr. Mainelli informed the Board that he had some projects ready for bid letting within the next couple of months.  He discussed the inter-local agreement with Wayne Co. for bridge replacement.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-064:

 

WHEREAS: Certain bridges in Stanton County have been designated as being eligible for Federal Aid bridge replacement funds by the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with Federal Laws pertaining thereto, and,

 

WHEREAS:  Stanton County, Nebraska had previously applied for said Federal Aid Funds for structure C008400205 fully described hereinafter, nor thereto,

 

BE IT RESOLVED; That Stanton County is hereby requesting the project be cancelled as a Federal Aid Project.  That bridge and project is described as:

 

BRO-7084(16)   Bridge No. C008400205
Between Sec. 32T25NR1E and Sec. 5T24NR1E, Stanton County, Nebraska

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION: 2010-065:

 

INTER-LOCAL  AGREEMENT BETWEEN STANTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA
AND WAYNE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

 

FEDERAL AID PROJECT-BRO-7084(16) BRIDGE NO. C008400205

 

WHEREAS; Certain bridges in Stanton and Wayne County have been programmed for Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Funds with the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with Federal Laws pertaining thereto, and, Stanton County and Wayne County, Nebraska previously applied for said Federal Aid funds, and now desire to cancel said project as a Federal Aid Project, now thereto,

 

Stanton County will act for Wayne County, Nebraska to cancel said project as a Federal Aid Project described as:  Project No. BRO-7084(16) Bridge No. C008400205, between Sec. 32 T25NR1E and 5T24NR1E Stanton County and Wayne County,

 

BE IT AGREED: That the Chairman of the Stanton County Board is authorized to sign any document in furtherance of this agreement on behalf of Stanton County and Wayne County.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED: That sufficient funds of Stanton County and Wayne County are now or will be, available and are hereby pledged in the amount and at the required time to compensate the Nebraska Department of Roads for any expenses incurred to date.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That Stanton and Wayne County, Nebraska are each responsible for the following expenses if incurred: 50% of all expenses.

 

Adopted this 17th day of May, 2010 at Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-066:

 

INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN STANTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND WAYNE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
SOFT MATCH PROJECT- BRIDGE NO. C008400205

 

Certain bridges in Stanton and Wayne County have been designated as being eligible for Soft Match Funds by the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with Federal Laws pertaining thereto, and, Stanton County and Wayne County, Nebraska desire to improve certain bridges on the County Road System more fully described hereinafter, now thereto,

 

That Stanton County will act for Wayne County, Nebraska and to program for construction as a Soft Match Project that bridge as described as:

 

Bridge No. C008400205
Between Sec. 32T25NR1E and 5T24NR1E Stanton County and Wayne County, Nebraska

 

and which construction includes:

 

Grading, Culverts, Concrete Box Culvert, Surfacing, Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation. The ESTIMATED SHARED costs of such improvement:

Grading and Culverts
New Concrete Box Culvert: Triple 12’ span x 12’ rise
Gravel Surfacing- Depth 2” Width 25 Miles 0.20
Preliminary Surveys and Plans
Utility Relocation
Right of Way
ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR PROJECT

$10,000.00
$150,000.00
$10,000.00
$6,000.00
$00.00
$500.00
$176,500.00

 

BE IT AGREED: That the Chairman of the Stanton County Board is authorized to sign any document in furtherance of this agreement on behalf of Stanton County and Wayne County and that both counties hereby approve the contemplated construction prior to first submitting of said project to the Nebraska Department of Roads as a Soft Match bridge project.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED: That sufficient funds of Stanton and Wayne County are now, or will be available and are hereby pledged in the amount and at the required time to proceed with a 2010 project construction.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED: That each County will be responsible for acquiring all required Right-of-Way or Temporary Right-of-Way Easements in their respective County needed to construct the project.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED: That Stanton and Wayne County, Nebraska are each responsible for the following funding: 50% of Preliminary Engineering, 50% of R.O.W. costs, 50% of Utility Relocation costs, (if any) and 50% of Construction costs, including Observation of Construction Engineering, and 50% of Grading and surfacing costs.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That Stanton County has previously entered into Engineering Agreements with Mainelli, Wagner & Associates Inc. for Preliminary Engineering for roadway and structure design and that both Stanton and Wayne County will review and approve the prepared plans.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED: that both Stanton and Wayne County agree that any correspondence required to apply for Soft Match funds be prepared and sent to the Nebraska Department of Roads by each County for their eligible share, if so desired.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to authorize Mark Mainelli to set bid lettings for three road projects on June 21, 2010.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on budgets and projected revenues.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-067:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska that the Stanton County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds in the amount of $400,000.00 from the General Fund to the County Road Fund.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Chris and Neal, representatives with the fiber optics installation for Stanton Telecom came before the Board to discuss damages done to a county culvert.  Mr. Mainelli explained a couple of different options for repairs.  Quotes for the cost of repair or replacement were reviewed.  Some damages to county roads by the installers were pointed out.  Mr. Mainelli pointed out that the damaged culvert is about 30 years old probably should be replaced by a larger culvert. It was decided that the culvert should be replaced with a 60’ tube at the expense of the fiber optic company except that the County would pay for the additional 10’ of tube and diaphragm and that broken rock rip rap should be used for fill. Other damages to roads would be repaired by the fiber optic company.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the County Clerk fees for April in the amount of $2171.98; the Documentary Stamp fees, Co. share for the month of April in the amount of $732.93; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of April in the amount of $188.31; the passport fees for the month of April in the amount of $25.00; the Weed Board minutes of the May 4, 2010 meeting; and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13701- 13769 inclusive, and the Homestead Breakdown in the amount of $417,227.51 and place them on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Hearing was opened on the Conditional Use Permit application of Kuehl Brothers/Kevin Koenig to apply manure from a livestock operation outside the county on property located in the S1/2 SE Section 12 and NE Section 13 all in Township 23, Range 3 East, Stanton County, Nebraska.  No members of the public were present for the hearing.  Discussions were held with the Zoning Administrator.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Zoning Administrator gave the Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Kuehl Brothers/Kevin Koenig to apply manure on the above described property as per Planning Commission recommendations and subject to all conditions stated.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Hearing was opened on the Conditional Use Permit application of Debra Hansen to apply manure from a livestock operation outside the county on property in the S1/2 SW Section 2 and the S1/2 SE Section 12, all in Township 24, Range 3 East, Stanton County, Nebraska. No members of the public were present for the hearing.  LaLene reviewed the application with the Board.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Debra Hansen to apply manure on the above described property as per Planning Commission recommendations and subject to all stated conditions.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene presented the surveyor certificate of the proposed Robert Schroeter First Lot Split  in the W1/2 SW 5-22-1 splitting 5.01 acres and Robert Schroeter’s Second Lot Split  in the SWSE & SESW 5-22-1 splitting 9.55 acres. A discussion was held.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Lot Split application of Robert Schroeter’s First Lot Split on the above described property, as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the Lot Split application of Robert Schroeter’s Second Lot Split on the above described property and as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Accounts Payable and Payroll Claims as presented and order checks drawn on the various funds as follows:

 

GENERAL FUND - Albin Law Office, atty fees, 1580.85; Ron Albin Atty, atty fees, 437.85; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct,retirement- Co share, 5520.44; Appeara, towel service, 27.98; LaLene Bates, supplies etc, 36.99; Kim Bearnes, supplies mileage etc, 552.66; Big Red Printing Inc, supplies, 115.27; Black Hills Energy, services, 50.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 28049.67; Centec Cast Metal Products, graver markers, 560.75; City of Stanton, polling place rental, 75.00; Connecting Point, supplies, 234.79; Constellation NewEnergy Gas, services, 18.62; Copple Insurance Agency Inc, liability ins, 1918.00; Copple Rockey & McKeever PC LLOm, atty fees, 2046.26; Martha Detlefsen, regis fee, 60.00; Dixon County Sheriff, prisoner board, 850.00; Eakes Office Products Inc, supplies, 79.55; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 17.45; Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc, radio repair, 110.80; Election Systems & Software, ballots etc, 4137.72; Faith Regional Health Services, prisoner medical, 21.00; Farm & Home Publishers LTD, plat books, 860.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 1750.22; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees- Misc, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co, supplies, 175.53; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 1345.97; Carolyn J Glaser, mileage, 16.00; Grafix Shoppe, supplies, 463.23; James Geu, mowing, 180.00; Gregg Hanson, meals mileage, 301.90; Wanda Heermann, supplies, 22.56; Dale Hekrdle, mileage, 9.00; Midtown Holiday Inn, lodging, 276.00; Ingram Library Serv, books etc, 757.68; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5870.79; Ivy Manor Housing Authority, polling place rental, 75.00; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, supplies, 7024.99; Joe Watt Auto Sale Inc, patrol car, 18500.00; Johnson Inc, repairs etc, 1294.00; Dennis Krueger, mileage etc, 2.50; Mental Health Bd, mental health costs, 247.51; Mid American Benefits In, HRA fees, 352.00; Midwest Special Serv Inc, transport services, 246..05; MIPS Inc, computer support supplies, 3423.30; Dept of Health & Human Serv, patient care, 90.00; NE Nebr Area on Aging, yearly fees, 2314.00; NE Public Health Environmental Lab, testing, 84.00; NE Supreme Court Publ Office, subs, 540.00; LaVern Newkirk, prior serv benefit, 17.00; NMG LLC, drug program costs, 132.00; Norfolk Printing Co Inc, supplies, 143.10; Northeast Research & Extension Ctr, office equipment, 1442.75; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 673.00; Lexis Nexis Matthew Bender & Co Inc, law books, 224.33; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 889.77; Madison Co Shf, prisoner board, 900.00; Maximus Inc, IV-D retrieval, 1078.16; Menard’s, supplies, 15.95; Pierce Co Shf Dept, prisoner board, 3850.00; Pilger Senior Citizens Ctr, polling place rental, 75.00; The Pilger Store, polling place rental, 75.00; Sarah Polacek, program support, 50.00; Prime Align, repairs etc, 18.00; Prime Sanitation Serv, trash removal, 39.75; Puppy Love, services, 25.00; Quality Inn & Suites, lodging, 192.00; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service benefit, 20.00; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 45.00; S&G Installation, installation fees, 115.00; Sioux Sales Co, supplies, 37.90; Stanton Clk Dist Court, costs, 131.00; Stanton County Court, costs, 108.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1236.86; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 11.78; Stanton Printing, publications, 730.77; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1302.34; Stanton Water Dept, services, 90.75; IM Services, printer fees, 12.00; Stratton, DeLay & Doele, atty fees, 858.50; Edward J Svitak, mileage etc, 18.00; Mary Svitak, services, 100.00; Telebeep Wireless, services, 230.02; Brenda K Thomas, cemetery maint, 620.00; Thurston Co Sheriff, prisoner board, 400.00; Mike Unger Co Shf, shf fees, 153.60; US Cellular, services, 135.35; Card Services, supplies, 200.00; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 2357.00; William Ouren, autopsy costs, 75.00; Wisner News Chronicle, publications, 123.95; Wolf’s Den, prisoner meals, 49.25; Woodland Park Elementary School, polling place rental, 75.00; Election Costs -Butterfly/Ramshorn/Dimick/Union Crk - 615.50. Haymow/Maple Creek - 519.50, Pilger/Kingsburg - 600.00, Spring Br/Spring Br 2 - 759.00, Stanton A/Elkhorn - 598.50, Stanton B - 610.00, Stanton C/Dewey - 484.00, Early Vote Board - 24.00, Resolution Board - 46.00, Canvass - 50.00, TOTAL - 4306.50;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life NE Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 2496.80; Appeara, towel services, 27.34; Atco Internatl, supplies, 1134.81; B&A’s Welding, repairs etc, 81.45; B’s Enterprises Inc, grader blades etc, 14050.00; Black Hills Energy, services, 35.42; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 17916.90; Bomgaars, shop supplies, 133.35; Caterpillar Financial Serv Corp, lease pymt, 2345.90; Janice Coates, prior service, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 37.24; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc, repairs etc, 4503.73; Cross Dillon Tire, repairs etc, 27.19; Doernemann Farm Service Inc, repairs etc, 27.91; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel, gravel, 20482.21; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 41.92; Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc, supplies, 42.00; F&F Tire & Service, tire repairs etc, 113.95; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 7451.77; Farmers Union Co Op Supply Co, supplies, 63.65; IRS USA Tax Pymt,social security tax- Co share, 2792.65; Island Supply Welding Co, welding supplies, 217.10; Kaup Forage & Turf, seeding, 29.25; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 7940.14; Mainelli Wager & Assoc, eng fee, 13692.15; Martin Marietta Materials, rock etc, 3960.28; Matteo Sand & Gravel Co Inc, gravel, 2583.45; Medical Enterprises Inc, drug program costs, 59.80; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, lease pymt, 3244.98; NE Dept of Roads, expenses, 144.89; NE Dept of Roads, supplies, 12.75; NE Machinery Co, repairs etc, 5654.62; Norfolk Truck Center Inc, repairs etc, 168.09; Overhead Door Co, repairs etc, 76.00; S&S Willers Inc, gravel etc, 19227.15; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 44.00; Qwest , services, 45.44; Ridge Road Repairs LLC, repairs etc, 560.58; Stalp Gravel Co, gravel, 3239.52; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 3846.94; Stanton Co PPD, services, 300.40; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 23.73; Stanton Lumber Co, supplies, 319.50; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 260.10; Stanton Water Dept, services, 37.50; Stern Oil Co Inc, bulk oil, 2606.23; US Cellular, services, 53.81; Verizon Wireless, services, 59.18; Village of Pilger, services, 76.45; Elsworth G Voelker, prior service, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt, phone, 30.00; Weldon Industries Inc, repairs etc, 32.75; Windshield Doctors, repairs, 55.00;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Danko Emergency Equip Co, equipment, 118.95’; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 136.83; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security- Co share, 18.08; Sanford Goshorn, utilities etc 42.82; Retail Acquisition & Development, battery etc, 120.73; Norfolk Daily News, printing, 62.25; Radio Shack Corporation, repairs, 110.97; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 9.00; Verizon Wireless, services, 225.00; XM Satellite Radio, subs, 166.10;

 

VETERANS AID COMMISSION - Veterans Aid Comm, Relief fund, 1000.00;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton County PPD, services, 177.04;

 

EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk, 911 services, 4987.75; Stanton Telecom Inc, 911 services, 73.23;

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $115,473.67.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for June 21, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton County, NE.

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—April 19, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on April 19, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, April 7, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The County Assessor presented the correction sheets and discussed them with the Board.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the correction sheets numbered 3813 – 3814, inclusive, and place them on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

The Assessor presented her list of Omitted, Undervalued or Overvalued property and explained the entries to the Board.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the Assessor’s List of Omitted, Undervalued or Overvalued property and place it on file.

 

Voting:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for May 17, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman
, Board of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – April 19, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on April 19, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, April 7, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:10 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2010 meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Sanford Goshorn came before the Board to discuss the removal of unused radio equipment from the County’s communication tower.  He explained that he has checked around and gotten quotes from a company that could do it remove the equipment.  He told the Board that he couldn’t find anyone around Norfolk that wanted to do it.  Mr. Goodpasture stated that he feels Mr. Goshorn should advertise in the local papers for bids on removing the unused equipment.  The remaining Board members agreed and told Mr. Goshorn to write up the ad to his specifications and it would be advertised in local papers.  A decision will be made after bids are received.

 

A discussion was held with Mr. Goshorn about monies remaining in the Homeland Security Fund.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-052:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that all Homeland Security allocated money has been spent in the Homeland Security Fund;

 

AND, That the Stanton County Treasurer is hereby ordered to transfer remaining monies in the amount of $20,890.01 from the Homeland Security Fund back to the Inheritance Tax Fund.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor and Sandy Zoubek, Co Treasurer joined the meeting.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-053:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the First Nebraska Bank, Stanton, Nebraska wishes to withdraw the following security held in escrow to secure deposits of this county in said bank, to-wit:

Federal Home Loan Note #3133XES83

Due 3-12-2010
4.87500%

$200,000.00

 

AND, that the same is hereby permitted.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

The County Assessor talked with the Board about the purchase of new computer equipment needed in her office.  One of her computers is no longer working and it needs to be replaced.  She explained that the cost would be around $600.  The Board gave here approval for the purchase from the General Fund.

 

The Board and officials talked about emergency operation plans.  Sandy told the Board that Stanton Co. PPD has offered their meeting room for use in setting up a meeting with County, City, School and Public Power representatives to discuss and come up with an emergency operations plan to insure services could be provided in case of fire, storm or any other major damages to any of these entities.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Weed Board minutes of the April 6, 2010 meeting; the County Clerk fees, for the month of March in the amount of $1993.30; the Documentary Stamp tax, Co. share for the month of March in the amount of $1223.38; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of March in the amount of $292.16; the passport fees for the month of March in the amount of $350.00; the Co. Sheriff’s quarterly report for the 1st quarter 2010; and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13644 – 13700, and the homestead breakdown in the amount of $152,002.00 and placed them on file.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Gerald Kuhn joined the meeting.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.  She talked with the Board about some zoning issues.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:15 A.M. for the Conditional Use Permit application of Farmers Cooperative/Scott Willers to place a sign on property located in the SENE 10-24-3. Discussion was held and LaLene gave the Board copies of the drawing showing the proposed placement of the sign.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Farmers Cooperative/Scott Willers for the placement of a sign on the above described property and per Planning Commission recommendations and with the stated conditions.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene talked with the Board about the proposed Chamberlain’s Second Lot Split which is a replat of Lot 2 of Chamberlain’s Lot Split in the NWNW & the N1/2SWNW 16-22-2.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Chamberlain’s Second Lot Split in the above described property as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Tom Feller and Dwight Doffin appeared before the Board to discuss irrigation procedures. LaLene told the Board that she had received a complaint from a resident that liquid manure was being applied through irrigation on Easter Sunday and the smell was bad. Dwight explained that he did run a portion of the irrigation and that they have to pump when the pond gets to a certain level according to regulations.  LaLene checked their permit and there were no regulations as to when pumping could be done, so there was no violation of their permit.  Mr. Feller apologized for the pumping on Easter Sunday and stated that they would try not to pump on Sundays unless they had pond levels that were at the emergency point.

 

The Board reviewed the application of Shad Pohlman to cross under the county road with an electric line.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the application of Shad Pohlman to cross under 838 Road with an electric line between sections 12 & 13-23-1, with the stated conditions.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on the permit application of Darryl D. Schlautman on behalf of Ken Pohlman to cross under the county road with an electric line.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the application of Darryl Schlautman for Ken Pohlman to cross under 832 Road in section 7-22-3, with the stated conditions.

 

Voting:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The application for a Special Designated Liquor License was reviewed.  It was noted that a letter from the Sheriff’s office was attached that stated that there was no objection to the issuance of said license.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to recommend approval of the Special Designated Liquor License application for Kevin L Signor-Taylor Creek Golf Club for June 4 & June 5, 2010 from Noon each day to 1:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mark Mainelli joined the meeting.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-054: (See copy of LPA Inter local Cooperation Act Agreement on file in County Clerk office)

 

WHEREAS, the County of Stanton wishes to enter into an inter local agreement to provide for “Responsible Charge” services for Federal-aid transportation projects for Colfax County, Nebraska,

 

THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Chairman Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign said LPA Inter local Cooperation Act Agreement.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTIOIN #2010-055: (Resolution for RC services with Colfax County, see on file in County Clerk’s office).

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Board reviewed the proposed Inter-local Agreement with Cuming County for bridge construction, replacement or repair.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-056:

 

WHEREAS, Certain bridges in Cuming and Stanton County have been programmed for Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Funds with the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with Federal Laws pertaining thereto, and, Cuming County and Stanton County, Nebraska previously applied for said Federal Aid funds, and, now desire to cancel said project as a Federal Aid Project, now thereto, Cuming County will act for Stanton County, Nebraska to cancel said project as a Federal Aid Project described as:  Project No. BRO-7020(26), Bridge No. C002000115, between Sec. 31 T21N R4E and 36 T21N R3E Cuming County and Stanton County,

 

BE IT AGREED:  That the Chairman of the Cuming County Board is authorized to sign any document in furtherance of this agreement on behalf of Cuming County and Stanton County.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That sufficient funds of Stanton County and Cuming County are now, or will be, available and are hereby pledged in the amount and at the required time to compensate the Nebraska Department of Roads for any expenses incurred to date.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That Cuming and Stanton County, Nebraska are each responsible for the following expenses if incurred: 50% of all expenses.

 

Adopted this 19 day of April, 2010 at Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-057:

 

WHEREAS, certain bridges in Cuming and Stanton County have been designated as being eligible for Soft Match Funds by the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with Federal Laws pertaining thereto, and, Cuming County and Stanton County, Nebraska desire to improve certain bridges on the County Road System more fully described hereinafter, now thereto, that Cuming County will act for Stanton County, Nebraska and to program for construction as a Soft Match Project that bridge as described as: 

 

Bridge No. C002000115
Between Sec. 31 T21N R4E Cuming County, Nebraska and Sec. 36 T21N R3E Stanton County, Nebraska,
and which construction includes:

 

Grading, Culverts, Surfacing, Right-ot-Way Acquisition, and Utility Relocation.
The ESTIMATED SHARED costs of such improvement:

Grading and Culverts Twin 108”x51’ CMPS
Gravel Surfacing Depth 2”; Width 25; Miles 0.17
Preliminary Surveys and Plans
Right of Way
ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . .

$41,000.00
$9000.00
$9500.00
$500.00
$60,000.00

 

BE IT AGREED: That the Chairman of the Cuming County Board is authorized to sign any document in furtherance of this agreement on behalf of Cuming County and Stanton County and that both counties hereby approve the contemplated construction prior to first submitting of said project to the Nebraska Department of Roads as a Soft Match project.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That sufficient funds of Cuming and Stanton County are now, or will be, available and are hereby pledged in the amount and at the required time to proceed with a 2010 project construction.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That each County will be responsible for acquiring all required right-of-way or Temporary right-of-way easements in their respective County needed to construct the project.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That Cuming and Stanton County, Nebraska are each responsible for the following funding:  50% of Preliminary Engineering, 50% of R.O>W. costs, 50% of Utility Relocation Costs, (if any) and 50% of Construction costs, including Observation of Construction Engineering, and 50% of Grading and surfacing costs.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED: That Cuming County has previously entered into Engineering Agreements with Mainelli, Wagner & Associates Inc. for Preliminary Engineering for roadway and bridge design and that both Cuming and Stanton County will review and approve the prepared plans.

 

BE IT FURTHER AGREED:  That both Cuming and Stanton County agree that any correspondence required to apply for Soft Match Funds be prepared and sent to the Nebraska Department of Roads by each County for their eligible share, if so desired.

 

Adopted this 19 day of April, 2010 at Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-058:

 

WHEREAS, Certain bridges in Stanton County have been designated as being eligible for Federal Aid bridge replacement funds by the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with Federal Laws pertaining thereto, and,

 

WHEREAS:  Stanton County, Nebraska had previously applied for said Federal Aid Funds for structure C008404035 fully described hereinafter, now thereto,

 

BE IT RESOLVED:  That Stanton County is hereby requesting the project be cancelled as a Federal Aid Project.  That bridge and project is described as:  BRO-7084(2), Bridge No. C008404035, Between Sec. 2/11 T21N R3E Stanton County, Nebraska,

 

Adopted this 19 day of April, 2010, at Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-059:

 

WHEREAS, certain bridges in Stanton County have been designated as being eligible for Federal Aid bridge replacement funds by the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with Federal Laws pertaining thereto, and,

 

WHEREAS, Stanton County, Nebraska had previously applied for said Federal Aid Funds for structure C008402735 fully described hereinafter, now thereto,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That Stanton County is hereby requesting the project be cancelled as a Federal Aid Project.  That bridge and project is described as:  BRO-7084(18), Bridge No. C008402735, between Sec. 7/8 T22N R3E Stanton County, Nebraska.

 

Adopted this 19 day of April, 2010, at Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the change order request on Project C008442030, Pilger South in the amount of $1275.00 payable to M. E. Collins Contracting Co., Inc.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mr. Mainelli stated that the Board did not need to set a bid letting at this time for a road proposed road project.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator presented a wellhead protection area map to the Board.  She explained that some of the marked areas are branching out in the County’s jurisdiction and that some time in the future, the zoning regulations might have to be amended to provide protection from stockpiling and other possible sources of contamination.

 

Hearings were opened at 10:30 for the proposed Amendment to Zoning Regulations     addressing outdoor recreational areas such as campgrounds, camps, gun clubs, archery, trap and skeet ranges as a Conditional Use in the Transitional Ag District and for the Conditional Use Permit application of Steve Ganskow/Tom Gansebom for a shooting range on property located in the SESE 20-24-1.

 

Tom Gansebom, Shannon Sorrick, Val Zohner and Jerome Bahm gave testimony. LaLene answered questions from the Board and from those present.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to close both hearings.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution, as per Planning Commission recommendations:

 

RESOLUTION #1010-060:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Stanton County Zoning Regulations be hereby amended as follows:  Addition to Article 13: A-2 Agricultural Transitional District

 

Section 2. Conditional Uses –2.6 Privately owned parks, playgrounds, golf courses, dude ranches, or other outdoor recreational areas such as campgrounds, youth camps, gun clubs, and archery, trap and skeet ranges.  All uses requiring buildings or structures shall conform to the floodplain regulations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment, to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Steve Ganskow/Tom Gansebom for a shooting range on property located in the SESE 20-24-1 with all Planning Commission conditions and the added condition by NPPD and as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Gary Coolidge and Jerry Bauermeister came before the Board to discuss getting access roads into a proposed subdivision that Mr. Bauermeister has planned.  They wanted to get information as to how many access roads are allowed.  Mr. Mainelli explained that they need to get an engineer to do a study to determine what is needed for access and to determine the safety and location of said access roads. The Board assured him that they would give him access to the property.

 

Gravel Bid Letting was held at 11:00 A.M.

 

Gravel Bids were opened from the following:

Matteo Sand & Gravel
Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel
S&S Willers, Inc dba Pilger Sand & Gravel

 

Bids were discussed with suppliers and with Mr. Mainelli.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to accept all bids and buy on the open market.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Jim Egley came before the Board to discuss flooding and the changing river flow in the area of his home.  He explained that the river has changed drastically and he feels that if we had a heavy rain for a few days that the river would flood and reach the county road and bridge at one point and wash them out.  Mr. Mainelli agreed to meet Mr. Egley at his property and look into the situation and report back to the Board.

 

The Board discussed the office space in the Courthouse.  Mr. Weatherholt stated that he had checked with the Fair Board and they will have a meeting to discuss the possible use of the Dining Hall at the Fairgrounds for use as the County Extension Office.  Mr. Weatherholt said that he has talked with the Extension Educator and she has indicated that she would be pleased to be located at the Fairgrounds where a lot of the work and events actually occur. The re-location would free up some office and storage space in the Courthouse.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to allow the Chairman to pursue the issue further and report back to the Board as to any progress made.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Accounts Payable and Payroll Claims as presented and order checks drawn on the various funds as follows:

 

GENERAL FUND - Mark Albin Atty, atty fees, 739.00; Ronald Albin Atty, atty fees, 545.33; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement-Co share, 5572.24; Appeara, towel services, 94.64; Kim Bearnes, mileage etc, 245.00; Big Red Printing Inc, supplies, 470.90; Black Hills Energy, services, 108.06; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance-Co share, 28049.67; Bomgaarsm, supplies, 134.98; Brogan & Stafford PC, atty fees, 412.21; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 210.87; Creighton Medical Laboratories, autopsy costs, 228.36; Dell Marketing LP, supplies, 199.98; Dixon Co Sheriff, prisoner board, 1200.00; Douglas Co Health Ctr, autopsy costs, 250.00; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 42.45; Election Systems & Software Inc, ERM fee ballots, 2369.33; Faith Regional Health Services, medical, 21.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 2036.98; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees, 30.00; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 955.98; Heartland Fire Protection Co, services, 30.00; Wanda Heermann, jury supplies, 75.78; Dale Hekrdle, mileage, 9.00; Jeffrey L Hrouda Atty, atty fees, 610.55; Ingram Library Services, books etc, 128.62; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5920.29; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, supplies, 58.84; Johnson & Mock, atty fees, 577.50; Johnson Morland & Easland PC, atty fees, 1197.20; Keenan Law PC LLO, atty fees, 627.25; Dennis Krueger, mileage, 2.50; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 673.00; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 1125.14; Madison Co Sheriff, prisoner board etc, 227.01; Madison Natl Life,insurance- Co share, 1.58; Mental Health Board, costs, 104.74; Mid American Benefits Inc, HRA fee, 352.00; MIPS Inc, computer support etc 2209.82; Dept of Health & Human Serv, patient care, 93.00; NE Nebr Shfs & Peace Off Assn, dues, 70.00; Nebr Assn of Clerks Dist Court, dues, 25.00; LaVern R Newkirk, prior service, 17.00; Norfolk Daily News, publications, 251.75; Osmond Pharmacy, medical, 34.92; Positive Promotions Inc, shf fees, 102.85; Prime Align, repairs etc, 214.34; Prime Sanitation Service, trash hauling, 39.75; Puppy Love, services, 25.00; Region IV Off Dev Dis, patient services, 1874.50; Region IV Behavorial Health, patient services, 3042.25; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service, 20.00; Stanton Co Ag Society, bldg rental, 225.00; Stanton Co Clerk, costs, 18.00; Stanton Co Court, costs, 153.50; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1054.66; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 9.75; Stanton Printing, printing, 745.74; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1283.37; Stanton Water Dept, services, 89.18; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; Stephens Peck Inc, supplies, 65.00; Stratton DeLay & Doele, atty fees, 1555.56; Subway Sandwiches & Salads, juror meals etc, 85.07; Edward J Svitak, mileage etc, 46.00; Tec Electric, services, 3850.00; Teeco Inc, services, 80.95; Telebeep Wireless, services, 40.00; J A Thompson MD, autopsy costs, 940.00; Thurston Co Sheriff, prisoner board, 750.00; Mike Unger Co Shf, costs, 6.00; Mike Unger, travel expenses, 495.84; Uptown Brewery, juror meals, 133.75; US Cellular, services, 134.96; Card Services, supplies, 436.76; Voigt Locksmith Inc, repairs etc, 123.00; Western Office Prod Plus, supplies, 539.55; Wisner News Chronicle, printing, 107.20; Wolf’s Den, juror meals, 79.35; Cheryl M Wolverton, mileage etc, 154.57; Sandra Zoubek Co Treas, regis etc, 190.00; District Court Jury fees, salaries mileage etc, 2495.00;

 

ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 2665.40; Appeara, towel services, 26.66’; Atco Internatl, supplies, 975.00; B&A’s Welding, repairs etc, 59.70; B’s enterprises Inc, repairs etc, 562.50; Black Hills Energy, services, 59.09; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 17916.90; Bomgaars, supplies etc, 238.56; California Contractors Suppl Inc, supplies, 598.32; Caterpillar Financial Svs Corp, lease pymt, 2345.90; Janice Coates, prior service benefit, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 126.64; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc, repairs etc, 934.62; Cross Dillon Tire, repairs etc, 108.75; Kathy Dahlkoetter, mileage etc, 113.20; Doernemann Construction Inc, haul grader, 200.00; Doernemann Farm Service Inc, repairs etc, 110.91; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 45965.87; F&F Tire & Service, tires etc, 975.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 15438.73; Fastenal Co, supplies, 26.72; Green Line Equipment, repairs etc, 151.50; Hoskins Machine Shop, repairs etc, 476.85; IRS USA Tax Pymnt, social security tax- Co share, 2983.65; Island Supply Welding Co, welding supplies, 289.52; Leigh Motor Service, repairs etc, 50.95; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 11922.53; ME Collins Contracting, change order culvert project, 1275.00; Mainelli Wagner & Assoc Inc, eng services, 1100.00; Martin Marietta Materials, rock etc, 3758.38; Merchants Capital Resources, lease pymt, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co, blades culverts etc, 7763.20; Nebr Machinery Co, repairs etc, 342.93; Jim Ohlund, road maintenance, 52.00; Overhead Door Co, repairs etc, 573.90; S&S Willers Inc, gravel etc, 9036.70; Prime Align, repairs etc, 15.00; Prime Sanitation Service, trash hauling, 44.00; Qwest, services, 45.38; RF Machine Works, repairs etc, 204.50; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 1634.83; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 927.28; Rueter’s Red Power, repair, 175.95; Stalp Gravel Co, gravel etc, 2521.75; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 126.03; Stanton Co PPD, services, 576.98; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 33.85; Stanton Lumber Co, supplies etc, 282.00; Stanton Telecom Inc, 265.40; Stanton Water & Sewer, services, 37.50; Teeco Inc, services, 24.00; US Cellular, services, 57.09; Verizon Wireless, services, 54.88; Village of Pilger, services, 76.45; Elsworth G Voelker, prior service benefits, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt, phone, 30.00; Western Office Products Plus, toner cartridges, 368.37;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 234.89; Sanford Goshorn, utilities etc, 97.00; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 28.69; Jack’s Uniform & Equipment, replacement light, 69.95; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 40.91; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 5.98; Tap Publishing, service fee, 83.95; Verizon Wireless, services, 50.91;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton County PPD, services, 193.60;

 

EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk, 911 services, 4987.75; Stanton Telecom, 911 services, 73.23;

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $118,757.40.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for May 17, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes: None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman
, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS - March 15, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on March 15, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, March 3, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment, to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes.  None.  Motion Carried.

 

No correction sheets were presented.

 

The Assessor discussed Stanton County land valuations for 2010.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for April 19, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes: Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – March 15, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on March 15, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, March 3, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:07 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda and to add an emergency item pertaining to a disaster declaration needed immediately for FEMA purposes.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Sanford Goshorn, Emergency Management Director appeared before the Board to discuss NIMS training and compliance.  He explained that all counties have to be compliant.  Stanton County needs to pass a Resolution that states that they are compliant with the Nebraska Incident Management System and also a NIMS administrator would need to be appointed.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-044:

 

WHEREAS, the Stanton County Board of Commissioners does hereby deem it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Stanton County to implement and be compliant with the Nebraska Incident Management System; which is a consistent nationwide template to enable Federal, State, tribal and local governments, and other organizations to work together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from and mitigate the effects of incidents on persons and property regardless of the cause,

 

THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the County of Stanton hereby adopts and agrees to comply with NIMS and hereby appoint Sanford Goshorn as Administrator of the NIMS program and training.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The lawn maintenance at the Courthouse was discussed.  This includes fertilizer applications, power raking and weed control. Two bids were received as follows:

Jack Scherer - $971.44
Lawnco - $819.49

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to accept the bid of Lawnco for maintenance of the Courthouse lawn for the year 2010 at the cost of $819.49.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Bids were opened for Courthouse lawn mowing, trimming and clipping disposal. Bids were as follows:

Mendlik Lawn Service - $80.00 per mowing
Arens Mowing- $100 per mowing
Michael L Race- $85.00 per mowing
James R Geu- $60.00 per mowing

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to accept the bid of James R. Geu for mowing for the year 2010.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The list of extension board members was reviewed.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve members of the Stanton County Extension Board members as listed for 2010.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Weed Board minutes of the February 2 and March 2, 2010 meeting; the Co. Treasurer’s Notice of Closing of the public sale of Real Estate Taxes, the documentary stamp tax, Co. share for the month of February in the amount of $634.44; the County Clerk fees for the month of February in the amount of $1880.50, the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of February in the amount of $158.12; passport fees for February in the amount of $50.00 and the Co. Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13592 – 13643, in the amount of $438,591.66 and the homestead breakdown.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

A delegation of citizens consisting of Bob Wetjen, Bill Wetjen and Eugene Trine came before the Board to discuss a bridge on Union Creek that has been closed.  They explained that since Hwy 32 has been closed they have to go miles out of the way to get to cattle and fields for farming, etc.  They wondered if anything could be done to repair the bridge enough so that it could be re-opened.  Mr. Kment explained that the bridge has been on the One and Six Year Program for replacement with Federal funds, but that those funds have almost stopped as of now.  He told the delegation that he would check with the Highway Consultant and see what kind of repairs would be needed to enable re-opening of the bridge. The men told the Board that they would appreciate any help they could get.

 

The Board reviewed the proposed audit contract presented by Gary J. Pavel, CPA. for the year budget year 2008-2009.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the audit contract with Gary J. Pavel for the County audit for the year 2008-2009 in the amount of $8100.00 with 90% due at the finish of field work and the remaining 10% payable upon receipt of the audit report.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:15 A.M. for the Dennis Indra Residential Use Permit to place a residence on property in the N1/2 SW 18-23-1. No objectors were present. Discussion was held.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations and some discussion was held.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the Residential Use Permit application of Dennis Indra to place a residence on the above described property, as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:26 A.M. for the Confidential Use Permit application of Rick Jacobs, George Bosshart, and Ruth O’Neal to apply manure from an out of county livestock operation, on land in the SE 13 and NE & E1/2NW 24-22-3. No objectors were present. Discussion was held.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Rick Jacobs, George Bosshart and Ruth O’Neal to apply manure on the above described land, as per Planning Commission recommendations and with their listed conditions.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Hearing opened at 9:37 A.M. for the Conditional Use Permit application of Steve Meister to apply manure from an out of county livestock operation, on land located in Pt. N1/2 25-21-3. No objectors were present.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Discussion was held and LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Steve Meister to apply manure on the above described land, as per Planning Commission recommendations and with listed conditions, except for #16.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-045:

 

WHEREAS, Stanton County has suffered a disaster to the county roads starting on March 1st until ending, causing severe damage to public roads located in Stanton County, Nebraska within the disaster area. Due to snow melting, spring thawing, and flooding numerous Stanton County roads have become rutted, soft and hazardous for the public to drive on. In some cases, roads have been closed due to water across the road and/or the slick muddy conditions of the road. 

 

THEREFORE, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska has declared a state of emergency authorized under Nebraska State Statute R.R.S. 81-829.50 on behalf of Stanton County, Nebraska, and will execute for and on behalf of Stanton County, Nebraska, the expenditure of emergency funds from all available sources, the invoking of mutual aid agreements, and the applying to the State of Nebraska for assistance from the governor’s Emergency Fund and any other resources he deems necessary in the fulfillment of his duties.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-046:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Stanton State Bank (Stanton National Bank), Stanton, Nebraska, wishes to withdraw the following securities held in escrow by said bank to secure deposits of this county in said bank, to-wit:

#3133XAT72 FHOR
#3133XES83 FHLB

due 2-23-2010
due 3-12-2010

$100,000.00
$150,000.00

 

AND, that the same is hereby permitted.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-047

TITLE VI-CIVIL RIGHTS
Stanton County, Nebraska

 

WHEREAS: Certain transportation facilities (roads, streets, trails and others) in Stanton County, Nebraska have been designated as being eligible for federal funds by the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with federal laws pertaining thereto,

 

WHEREAS: Stanton County, Nebraska desires to continue to participate in Federal-aid transportation construction programs;

 

WHEREAS: The Nebraska Department of Roads as a recipient of said Federal funds is charged with oversight of the expenditures of said funds;

 

WHEREAS: Stanton County, Nebraska as a sub-recipient of said Federal-Aid funding is charged with the responsibility of expending said funds in accordance with Federal and State law, the rules and regulations of the Federal Highway Administration, the requirements of the Local Public Agency (LPA) Guidelines Manual of the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Title VI – Civil Rights Policy of Stanton County, Nebraska; and

 

WHEREAS: Stanton County, Nebraska understands that the failure to meet all requirements for federal funding could lead to a project(s) being declared ineligible for federal funds, which could result in Stanton County, Nebraska being required to repay some or all of the federal funds expended for a project(s).

 

BE IT RESOLVED: the Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt and bind itself to comply with all applicable federal law, including the rules and regulations of the Federal Highway Administration, all applicable state law and rules and regulations (Nebraska Administrative Code) and the requirements of the LPA Guidelines Manual of the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Title VI – Civil Rights of Stanton County, Nebraska.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Board of Commissioners does hereby designate the following as responsible for the management of the Title VI – Civil Rights process: Chairman of the Stanton County Board of Commissioners.

 

Adopted this 15th day of March, 2010 at Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-048

TITLE VI-CIVIL RIGHTS
Americans with Disabilities/Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
Stanton County, Nebraska

 

WHEREAS: Certain transportation facilities (roads, streets, trails and others) in Stanton County, Nebraska have been designated as being eligible for federal funds by the Federal Highway Administration in compliance with federal laws pertaining thereto,

 

WHEREAS: Stanton County, Nebraska desires to continue to participate in Federal-aid transportation construction programs;

 

WHEREAS: The Nebraska Department of Roads as a recipient of said Federal funds is charged with oversight of the expenditures of said funds;

 

WHEREAS: Stanton County, Nebraska as a sub-recipient of said Federal-Aid funding is charged with the responsibility of expending said funds in accordance with Federal and State law, the rules and regulations of the Federal Highway Administration, the requirements of the Local Public Agency (LPA) Guidelines Manual of the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Americans with Disabilities/Section 504-Civil Rights Policy of Stanton County, Nebraska; and

 

WHEREAS: Stanton County, Nebraska understands that the failure to meet all requirements for federal  funding could lead to a project(s) being declared ineligible for federal funds, which could result in Stanton County, Nebraska being required to repay some or all of the federal funds expended for a project(s).

 

BE IT RESOLVED: the Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt and bind itself to comply with all applicable federal law, including the rules and regulations of the Federal Highway Administration, all applicable state law and rules and regulations (Nebraska Administrative Code) and the requirements of the LPA Guidelines Manual of the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Americans with Disabilities/Section 504 – Civil Rights of Stanton County, Nebraska.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Board of Commissioners does hereby designate the following as responsible for the management of the Americans with Disabilities/Section 504 - Civil Rights process: Chairman of the Stanton County Board of Commissioners.

 

Adopted this 15th day of March, 2010 at Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Sandy Zoubek, Cheryl Wolverton, Kim Bearnes, and Mike Unger joined the meeting to discuss the lack of storage in the Courthouse basement.  The new license plates will be coming in the next few weeks and there is no place to store them until they are sold.  Several options were discussed, including rental of a storage pod. The possibility of moving the Extension Office to a location downtown was also brought up. Mr. Goodpasture will check into the cost of renting the storage pod. No decision was made at this time.

 

While the officials were still present, Sandy Zoubek asked if the front door of the Courthouse could be made more accessible to the handicapped.  Mr. Weatherholt had gotten estimates for the replacement of the doors.  He will check further into costs and when the work could possibly be done.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-049: (Resolution for services of Stanton County’s RC for Federal Aid Project in Madison County - Copy on file in County Clerk’s office)

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-050: ( Resolution for services of Stanton County’s RC for Federal Aid Project in Madison County – Project number BRO-7059(15), Copy on file in County Clerk’s office.)

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-051:

 

WHEREAS, all requirements for receiving soft match credit have been met,

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the County Highway Superintendent are hereby authorized to sign a Certification of Compliance for Structure No. C008411927 as required to receive soft match credit.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The application of Herst & Associates Inc. for a permit to occupy roadways in Stanton County for the purpose of drilling test holes was reviewed.  Mr. Goodpasture reported that he had talked with their representative and that he didn’t see any problems with the issuance of a permit.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the permit of Herst & Associates, Inc. to occupy roadways in Stanton County for purposes of drilling test holes, with all the usual conditions as listed on the permit.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

The striping of the present NuCor Road was discussed.  NuCor has asked that the road by the plant be striped as a no passing zone because of safety issues.

 

A discussion was held on the difficulty of finding a polling place in the Spring Branch precinct and Woodland Park areas.  At the present time the Woodland Park School is being used.  The school officials have asked that another place be found because of disruption of the school day and security issues.  The County Clerk explained that it would be much better if the polling place could be located away from the school. It is not good for friendly relations when the school officials are forced to comply against their wishes. She explained that the current SID office is not big enough and is not handicapped accessible.  Mr. Goodpasture stated that the SID Board has wanted to look into adding onto the existing building for some time and would like an area that could be used for Community events and possibly rented out for use for receptions and other events.  It was discussed that perhaps the County would be able to provide some financial help since the construction of the building would be a benefit to a large portion of Stanton County voters and residents. More information will be provided at a later time.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Accounts Payable and Payroll Claims as presented and order checks drawn on the various funds as follows:

 

GENERAL FUND - Aerus-Electrolux, repairs, 205.73; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 5522.46; Appeara, towel services, 47.07; LaLene Bates, workshop expenses, 62.74; Kim Bearnes, mileage etc, 320.50; Big Red Printing Inc, envelopes etc, 152.58; Black Hills Energy, services, 170.95; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 28209.54; Daniel Bracht, atty fees, 2450.70; Carney Law PC, atty fees, 1698.04; John F Cisler, mileage etc, 28.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 677.80; Copple Rockey & McKeever PC LLO, atty fees, 196.50; Country Inns & Suites, lodging, 78.40; County VSO Assn of Nebr, regis fee, 135.00; Creative Product Source Inc , supplies, 323.62; Creighton Medical Laboratories, autopsy costs, 251.00; Dell Marketing LP, computer costs, 79.73 ;Dixon County Sheriff, prisoner board, 1350.00; Robin Dolesh, meetings etc, 52.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 1602.65; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co, supplies, 141.86; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 868.87; Carolyn J Glaser, supplies, 4.58; Hampton Inn, lodging, 584.00; Dale Hekrdle, mileage, 9.00; Midtown Holiday Inn, workshop expense, 490.00; IRS USA tax pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5872.97; Ingram Library Services, books etc, 935.75; Johnson Morland & Easland PC, atty fees, 1107.90; Mike Kabes, meetings etc, 81.00; Dennis Krueger, mileage etc, 2.50; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc, repairs etc, 350.00; Gerald Kuhn, meetings mileage etc, 79.50; Russell Kumm, meetings etc, 60.00; David Kwaw-Mensah, mileage, 13.50; Lage Auction Service, publications etc, 708.10; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 673.00; Lawnco, services, 819.49; Louderback Drug, medical, 18.32; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 381.58; Madison County Sheriff, prisoner board, 50.00; Madison Natl Life, insurance- Co share, 2.67; Diane Marotz, meetings etc, 85.00; Mental Health Bd-7th Jud Dist, mental health costs, 267.86; Mid-American Benefits Inc, HRA fees, 352.00; MIPS Inc, computer support etc, 2203.09; Lloyd Molacek, postage etc, 36.30; Natl Assn of Counties, regis fee, 465.00; DHHS, patient care, 84.00; Ne County Assessor’s Assn, regis fee, 190.00; Nebr Notary Assn, notary fees, 100.23; Nebr Notary Assn, notary fees, 152.25; LaVern R Newkirk, prior service benefit, 17.00; Douglas Oertwich, meetings etc, 230.00; Dave Oligmueller, meetings etc, 50.00; Osmond Pharmacy, medical, 105.80; Pierce Co Shf, prisoner board, 9050.00; Francotyp-Postalia, postage meter, 419.40; Power Computing Inc, on-site service, 178.75; Prime Align, repairs etc, 986.80; Prime Sanitation, trash removal, 39.75; Quality Inn & Suites, lodging etc, 192.63; Region IV Off Dev Dis, patient services, 1874.50; RDJ Specialties Inc, supplies, 96.18; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service benefits, 20.00; Ken Shriver, meetings etc, 38.00; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 482.25; Stanton County Court, costs, 31.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1027.27; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 44.12; Stanton Printing, publications, 898.91; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1306.43; Stanton Water Dept, services, 79.50; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; Stratton Law PC, atty fees, 202.58; Edward J Svitak, mileage etc, 18.00; Tec Electric, electrical work, 9779.50; Teeco Inc, services, 93.95; Telebeep Wireless, services, 130.01; Thurston County Sheriff, prisoner board, 400.00; Mike Unger Co Shf, shf fees, 155.60; US Cellular, services, 138.23; Card Services, meals etc, 26.58; Western Office Products, supplies, 1268.71; Mark Wieman, meetings etc, 246.00; Cheryl M Wolverton, mileage etc, 26.71; Zee Medical Service Co, supplies, 50.95; Sandra Zoubek Co Treas, postage, 5000.00; Sandy Zoubek, travel expenses, 421.38;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 2888.74; Appeara, towel services, 26.66; Atco Internatl, supplies, 1270.00; B&A’s Welding, repairs etc, 508.80; B’s Enterprises Inc, repairs etc, 1568.50; Black Hills Energy, services, 104.53; Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance- Co share, 17916.90; Bomgaars, tools etc, 333.00; California Contractors Supplies, supplies, 119.40; Caterpillar Financial Svs Corp, least pymt, 2345.90; Clausen Air Inc, repairs etc, 914.20; Janice Coates, prior service benefit, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 415.08; Cross Dillon Tire, tires etc, 3686.82; Kathy Dahlkoetter, travel expenses, 215.70, Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 87.77; F&F Tire and Service, tires etc, 331.80; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 13282.48; Hankins Plumbing & Heating, repairs etc, 145.97; Holiday Inn Express, travel expense, 210.00; Hoskins Mfg Co Inc, repairs etc, 613.35; IRS USA tax pymt, social security tax- Co  share, 3236.81; Island Supply Welding Co, welding supplies, 75.49; Jensen Construction DT Inc, snow removal, 1400.00; Timothy Jensen, snow removal, 594.75; Kayton Internatl Inc, repairs etc, 203.40; Kimball Midwest, supplies, 332.42; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc, towing etc, 150.00; Luedeke Oil Co, gas etc, 10513.66; Mainelli Wagner & Assoc Inc, eng services, 1100.00; Martin Marietta Materials, rock etc, 311.54; Matteo Sand & Gravel Co Inc, gravel etc, 713.09; Medical Enterprises Inc, drug program costs, 59.80; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, lease pymt, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co, signs etc, 3244.20; Nebr Machinery Co, repairs etc, 30243.01; NMG LLC dba Norfolk Works, drug program costs, 56.00; Northeast Glass, glass repair, 502.60; Jim Ohlund, snow removal, 178.75; Overhead Door Co, repairs etc, 62.05; Prime Align, repairs etc, 338.90; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 44.00; Qwest, services, 45.38; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 3605.85; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 162.86; Rueter’s Red Power, repairs etc, 213.45; Seals & Service Inc, cylinder, 1154.00; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 3594.66; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1133.23; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 265.28; Stanton Hardware Hank, tools etc, 13.36; Stanton Water Dept, services, 37.50; Henry Statler, weed removal, 150.00; Teeco Inc, services, 38.00; US Cellular, services, 65.00; Verizon Wireless, services, 55.71; Village of Pilger, services, 76.45; Elsworth G Voelker, prior service benefit, 13.00; Warren Garage Door Inc, repair, 19.75; Jerry Weatherholt, phone etc, 30.00; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 3.38; The Windshield Doctors, repairs etc, 130.00;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 227.80; Sanford Goshorn, utilities etc, 112.19; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 26.11; Pilger Fire Dept, training, 30.00; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 40.18; Telebeep Wireless, services, 37.50; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 98.32;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton Co PPD, services, 185.60;

 

EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk, 911 dispatch services, 4987.75; Stanton Telecom Inc, 911 services, 73.23;

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $121,413.90.

 

Voting:  Ayes: Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for April 19, 2010 at 8:05 A.M.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes: None.  Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Commissioners, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS-February 16, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on February 16, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. in the County Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, Jerry Weatherholt and William Goodpasture, Board of Equalization.  Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk and Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor was also present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, February 3, 2010, a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Board members, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The County Assessor presented the tax exempt application of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for the W1/2 Lot 4, and Lot 5, Block 1 and W.78 ft. of E. 318 ft. of Blk. 2, Loney’s Addition, Stanton, Ne. plus vacated alley to be used for handicapped parking and access to basement of Church.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the tax exempt application of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for the above described property.

 

Voting: Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

The Assessor presented the correction sheets for the month.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded Kment to approve the Assessor’s correction sheets numbered 3808 – 3812, inclusive and place them on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt. Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for March 15, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

Attest:
Martha Detlefsen, County Clerk
Jerry Weatherholt, Chairman, Bd. of Equalization, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – February 16, 2010

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on February 16, 2010 at 8:05 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

Present upon roll call were:  Dennis Kment, William Goodpasture and Jerry Weatherholt, Board of Commissioners.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, February 3, 2010 a copy of the proof of publication is attached to these minutes.

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commissioners, a copy of their acknowledgment of the receipt of notice and the agenda being attached to these minutes.

 

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:15 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt who announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioner’s Room and a copy may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office upon request.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2010 meeting.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None. Motion Carried.

 

A discussion was held on replacement of light fixtures in the Courthouse.  It was noted that a rebate can be obtained for each fixture installed at the present time but would not be available much longer. 

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to replace the remaining old light fixtures in the Courthouse with new energy efficient ones and to apply for the rebate available for the new fixtures.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Weatherholt and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Custody receipts were discussed.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-041:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stanton State (National) Bank, Stanton, Nebraska wishes to withdraw the following security held in escrow by said bank to secure deposits of this county in said bank, to-wit:

Federal Home Loan Bks Cons Bond #3133XEE47

Due 01-26-2010
5.000%

$150,000.00

 

         AND, that the First Nebraska Bank, Stanton, Nebraska branch wishes to withdraw the following security held in escrow by said bank to secure deposits of this county in said bank, to-wit:

Federal Home Loan Bks #3133XAUY1

Due 2-12-2010
4.00%

$300,000.00

 

AND, that the same is hereby permitted.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator came before the Board to present the application for a lot split for Emil Mastny property located in the SWSE 31-23-2.  She told the Board that the Planning Commission recommended approval but with the condition that an easement for access to the property be recorded in the Register of Deeds office along with the Lot Split Certificate.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the lot split application for Emil Mastny property, with the condition that an easement for ingress and egress be recorded in the Register of Deeds office along with the lot split certificate, as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the County Clerk fees for the month of January in the amount of $2160.55; the Documentary Stamp tax, Co. share, for the month of January in the amount of $896.91; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of January in the amount of $248.14; the passport fees for the month of January in the amount of $175.00; and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13521 – 13591, inclusive, in the amount of $158,469.99 and place them on file.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to set the gravel bid letting for April 19, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. and to make the appropriate notices in the Stanton Register.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Accounts Payable and Payroll Claims as presented and order checks drawn on the various funds as follows:

 

GENERAL FUND - Ameritas Life Ne-Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 5483.84; Appeara, services, 25.89 LaLene Bates, workshop expense, 25.09; Kim Bearnes, mileage etc, 167.50; Black Hills Energy, services, 200.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 27889.80; Brogan & Stafford PC, atty fees, 1310.48; Carney Law PC, atty fees, 1139.70; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 1731.55; Copple Rockey & McKeever PC LLO, atty fees, 961.75; Cuming County Sheriff, shf fees, 82.00; Douglas County Sheriff, costs, 2.50; Eakes Office Products Inc, office supplies, 15.99; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 44.89; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 1709.45; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Suppl Co, supplies, 259.93; Chad Frerichs, mileage, 9.35; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 1174.85; Holiday Inn Express Lincoln, lodging, 210.00; Holiday Inn Downtown, lodging, 198.00; Holt County Court, costs, 3.00; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5829.57; Jerry’s Standard, repairs etc, 23.08; Johnson Morland & Easland PC, atty fees, 1455.25; Kreikemeier Law Offices, atty fees, 1057.75; Dennis Krueger, mileage, 2.50; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 673.00; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 468.36; Madison Co Court, costs, 5.00; Madison Co Sheriff, prisoner board, 1050.00; Madison National Life,insurance-  Co share, 2.67; Mid American Benefits Inc, deductible reimbursement, 24704.00; MIPS, Inc, services, 2294.45; Nebr Assn of Co Officials, supplies, 32.00; NACO Planning & Zoning, regis fees, 30.00; Nebr Assn of Co Treas, dues, 75.00; Dept of Health & Human Services, patient care, 93.00; NE Nebr Assn of Co Officials, regis fees, 260.00; Becky Neuhalfen, mileage, 8.25; New Victorian Suites, lodging, 29.50; LaVern R Newkirk, prior service benefit, 17.00; Norfolk Sporting Goods, supplies, 22.50; NPZA Sec/Treas, regis etc, 140.00; Osmond Pharmacy, prisoner medical, 5.86; Pierce Co Shf, prisoner board, 4300.00; Prime Align, repairs etc, 299.69; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 39.75l; Puppy Love, services, 25.00; Janet Reigle, mileage, 5.50; Repco Marketing Inc, supplies, 35.75; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service benefit, 20.00; Wilma Schoc, mileage, 29.70; Terri Shafer, mileage, 7.15; Shultz-Vogel-Johnson Mortuary, transport services, 750.00; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 195.39; Stanton Co Clk Dist Court, costs, 64.00; Stanton County Court, costs, 44.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1046.70; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 59.46; Stanton Printing, publications, 722.71; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1246.08; Stanton Water Dept, services, 79.50; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; Ne Dept of Environmental Quality, supplies, 3.50; Edward J Svitak, mileage etc, 18.00; TEC Electric, services, 1227.67; Teeco Inc, services, 123.45; Telebeep Wireless, services, 115.01; Thomson West, law books etc, 84.25; Mike Unger Co Shf, Shf fees, 157.60; US Cellular, services, 141.48; Allan Vyhnalek, mileage, 57.00; Western Office Products, supplies, 1246.35; Wolf’s Den, prisoner meals, 36.50; Cheryl M Wolverton, meals, 34.67; Sandy Zoubek, meals mileage etc, 338.54;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life Ne-Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 2926.90; Appeara, towel services, 28.02; Atco Internatl, supplies, 525.00; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 17916.90; B’s Enterprises, Inc, repairs etc, 5718.32; Bauer Built,0, tires, 1287.00; Black Hills Energy, services, 200.44; Bomgaars, supplies, 376.02; California Contractors Supplies Inc, shop supplies, 288.90; Caterpillar Financial Svs Corp, lease pymt, 2345.90; Janice Coates, prior service, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 1104.75; Cross Dillon Tire, tires etc, 141.58; Custom Excavating, snow removal, 11800.00; Kathy Dahlkoetter, travel expenses etc, 65.75; Doernemann Farm Service Inc, repairs etc, 54.40; Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc, repairs etc, 67.85; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 22552.13; Farmers Union Co Op Supply Co, gas etc, 178.36; See Store 1 LLC, supplies, 3.05; Hankins Plbg & Htg, repairs etc, 86.25; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 3280.03; Darrell H Hansen, CDL reimbursement, 31.00; Eric D Hansen, snow removal, 25.00; Island Supply Welding Co, welding supplies, 192.48; Jensen Construction DT Inc, snow removal, 16560.00; Timothy A Jensen, snow removal, 593.75; Kimball Midwest, supplies, 226.55; Dave Korte, snow removal, 14080.00; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc, repairs etc, 43.40; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 7385.49; Mainelli Wagner & Assoc Inc, Eng services, 1100.00; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, lease pymt, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co, repairs etc, 3910.00; Nebraska Machinery Co, repairs etc, 38353.34; Northeast Glass, repairs etc, 135.00; Overhead Door Co, repairs etc, 61.20; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 44.00; Qwest, services, 45.38; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 1031.05; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 34.30; Rueter’s Red Power, repairs etc, 282.98; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 276.05; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1314.65; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 1074.93; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 278.28; Stanton Water Dept, services, 37.50; Stern Oil Co Inc, oil etc, 3165.45; Teeco Inc, services, 23.00; US Cellular, services, 62.62; Verizon Wireless, services, 62.96; Village of Pilger, services, 76.42; Elsworth G Voelker, prior service benefits, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt, phone, 30.00; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 15.48;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc, cell unit replacement, 99.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 242.21; Sanford Goshorn, utilities etc, 45.92; IRS USA Tax Pymt,social security tax- Co share, 16.35; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 84.94; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 136.00; Verizon Wireless, services, 46.77;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton Co PPD, services, 132.48;

 

EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk, 911 dispatching, 4987.75; Stanton Auto Parts, batterie, 517.00; Stanton Hardware Hank, tester, 69.16; Stanton Telecom Inc, 911 services, 73.23;

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $121,284.53.

 

Voting:  Ayes:   Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Mark Mainelli joined the meeting. Discussions were held on some projects and other issues.

 

LaVern Schroeder, Surveyor joined the meeting. Mr. Schroeder talked with the Board about doing surveying for the County.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to appoint LaVern Schroeder as the County Surveyor.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

W. Bert Lammli, County Attorney joined the meeting.

 

Hearing was opened for the One and Six Year Road program for Stanton County.  The Board asked Mr. Mainelli questions about the program and some projects listed.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-042:

 

WHEREAS, the County Highway Department has prepared and presented a One and Six Year Plan for Highway Improvement for Stanton County, Nebraska, and;

 

WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on the 16th day of February, 2010, to present this plan, and all objections and recommendations to said plan were considered;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, that the plan and data as furnished and/or revised are hereby in all things accepted and adopted.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt and Goodpasture.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #2010-043:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, hereby authorizes Kathy Dahlkoetter, a full time employee and LPA Project Manager and Responsible Charge to sign papers needed for the county’s One and Six Year Road Program.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Goodpasture, Kment and Weatherholt.  Nayes:  None.  Motion Carried.

 

Dick Johnson, Highway Superintendent for Madison County came before the Board to discuss some Inter-local agreements that need to be executed in connection with road projects. A lengthy discussion was held on the Northeast Industrial Highway that Madison County, Stanton County, the City of Norfolk and the Madison County Railroad Transportation Safety District will construct. The