BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—December 21, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on December 21, 2009, 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, December 9, 2009 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 November 16, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

Cheryl explained the changes made on the correction sheets that she presented.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the correction sheets numbered 3787 – 3804, inclusive, and place them on file.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to adjourn and set the next meeting for January 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 Commissioners, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – December 21, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on, December 21, 2009, 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, December 9, 2009 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 Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the agenda.

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-133:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stanton County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer monies from the Miscellaneous General Fund into the 911 Emergency Surcharge Fund in the amount of $15,000.00.

 

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

 

A discussion was held on the application for County Depository banks.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-134:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the written applications for the designation as County Depositories of the County funds, as filed by the following named banks for deposit of County funds, for the year ending December 31, 2009, coming on for consideration, and the County Board being fully advised, hereby accepts and approves the applications and hereby authorizes the deposit of County Funds in the following banks designated as County Depositories of the County Funds for the term beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010.

 

First Nebraska Bank, Stanton, Nebraska
Stanton National Bank, Stanton, Nebraska
Midwest Bank, NA, Pilger, Nebraska
BankFirst, Norfolk, Nebraska

 

 

up, to, but not exceeding the amount of the paid capital stock and surplus of said banks, respectively, upon the qualification by said banks, or any or all of them be the furnishing of sufficient securities, and the approval of the same by the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, as provided by Sec. 77-2318, of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, Reissue 1990.  That the Depository banks may substitute trust receipts in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, or the Omaha Branch thereof, or in the U.S. Bank, N.A. of Omaha, Nebraska, or the Lincoln branch thereof, or in the National Bank of Commerce, Lincoln, Nebraska, or the Wells Fargo Bank of Omaha, Nebraska, or the Lincoln branch thereof, or the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, in lieu of securities evidenced thereby as provided by Sec. 77-2328, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, Reissue 1990.

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the furnishing of the following securities in lieu of bonds by each of the foregoing named banks are hereby accepted as follows:

 

FIRST NEBRASKA, STANTON, NEBRASKA

#3133XES83  FV Govt Agcy Bond
#31331H6B8  FV Govt Agcy Bond
#3133XCXV0  FV Govt Agcy Bond
#31331VYR1  FV Govt Agcy Bond
#3133XAUY1  FV Govt Agcy Bond
#3133XKSK2  FV Govt Agcy Bond
#3133XDDJ7  FV Govt Agcy Bond
#31331VSS0  FV Govt Agcy Bond

Due 03-12-2010
Due 01-18-2011
Due 08-26-2010
Due 01-04-2010
Due 02-12-2010
Due 06-08-2012
Due 10-06-2010
Due 06-24-2010

$200,000.00
$500,000.00
$100,000.00
$100,000.00
$300,000.00
$200,000.00
$500,000.00
$500,000.00
Total                   $2,400,000.00

 

STANTON NATIONAL BANK, STANTON, NEBRASKA

#3133XEE47  Fed Home Loan Bks
#3133XAT72  Fed Home Loan Bks
#3133XKXD2 Fed Home Loan Bks
#3133XAT72  FHOR
#3133XCUR2 Fed Home Loan Bks
#3133XE583 Fed Home Loan Bks
#3133XJHW1 Fed Home Loan Bks
#3133XPRE6 FHOR
#31339XPU0 FHOR

Due 01-26-2010
Due 02-23-2010
Due 05-14-2010
Due 02-23-2010
Due 09-10-2010
Due 03-12-2010
Due 12-10-2010
Due 08-25-2010
Due 07-29-2011

$150,000.00
$250,000.00
$200,000.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$150,000.00
$100,000.00
$175,000.00
$250,000.00
Total                   $1,625,000.00

 

MIDWEST BANK, N A, PILGER, NEBRASKA

#698864DZ5 Papillion NE Mun Bd
#661628BU0 No Platte Ne Leas Rev
#259288DF2 Douglas Cty Ne SID
#883271CV8 Thayer Cty Hosp Bldg
#115403AW7 Brown Cty Go QTE0
#259288DG0 Douglas Cty Ne SIDS
#115403AY3  Brown Cty Ne Go Sink

Due 12-15-2013
Due 12-01-2018
Due 07-01-2020
Due 08-15-2020
Due 12-15-2020
Due 07-01-2021
Due 12-15-2026

$175,000.00
$200,000.00
$450,000.00
$145,000.00
$100,000.00
$550,000.00
$250,000.00
Total                   $1,870,000.00

 

BANKFIRST, NORFOLK, NEBRASKA

#71725DBE5 Phelps Cty Bd
#71725DAZ9 Phelps Cty Bd
#655762TQ5 Norfolk Var Pur Bd
#68905FDE6 Otoe Cty SD Bd

Due 09-15-2020
Due 09-15-2015
Due 09-01-2014
Due 11-15-2023

$195,000.00
$180,000.00
$  70,000.00
$200,000.00
Total             $645,000.00

 

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

 

Deanna Leaver did not appear for the meeting.

 

Cheryl Wolverton rejoined the meeting to discuss the purchase of a GIS System for use in the Assessor’s office and in other offices according to need for the system.  She gave the Board a purchase price and payment schedule.  She explained that no grant money was available at this time, but that she could possibly apply again in 2012 for a grant for a portion of the cost of the system. Cheryl told the Board that this system would eliminate the need for update of the Cadastral Maps which are long overdue for updates. The first payment would be due August 1, 2010.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to allow the purchase of a GIS System for County Officials’ use and with the intent to make on-line access to property available to the public.

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture that the Courthouse be closed for the entire day of December 24, 2009, Christmas Eve Day.

 

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

 

A discussion was held on a possible grant for use for Energy and Safety updates.  Kathy Dahlkoetter will try to locate a grant writer to help with the application.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to hire a grant writer to expedite purchases for energy efficient doors for the Courthouse and to improve safety problems with the front entrance and walkway.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the County Clerk fees for the month of November in the amount of $1929.18; the Documentary Stamp tax, Co. share for the month of November in the amount of $578.44; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of November in the amount of $169.89; the passport fees for November in the amount of $75.00; the Weed Board minutes of the Dec. 1, 2009 meeting and the Weed Activity Report; and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13417 – 13466, inclusive, in the amount of $140,264.45 and place them on file.

 

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

 

Mark Wieman met with the Board to discuss the way road maintenance is done.  He had some suggestions that maintenance should be done much more often during the harvest season since the large trucks and tractors can really make the roads get bad in a short time.  He advised that maybe a policy should be started to help keep maintainers moving on roads especially at harvest season. Mr. Weatherholt told Mr. Wieman that some of the problems were caused by heavy traffic on the roads to finish up the county’s culvert project. The Board assured Mark that they would work with the farmers on this problem.

 

The application of the Blank Agency for running irrigation line under road from one pivot to another was reviewed.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the application of Bill Blank Agency, Inc. and issue a permit for the work to be done in the NW ¼ 31-22-1 along Union Creek Road between Madison/Stanton County line and 55849 Union Creek Road with the usual conditions listed.

 

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

 

Mark Mainelli, Engineer joined the meeting.

 

Kim Bearnes, Extension Educator joined the meeting.

 

Bid letting was held for the County Extension Vehicle. Bids were opened as follows:

 

Cornhusker Auto Center, Norfolk, Ne
Woodhouse, Blair, Ne
Sid Dillon Chev Buick Pont, Wahoo, Ne.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, New
2010 Chev Express Passenger Van CG13406

$22,985.00
$23,347.00
$28,515.00

 

Discussions were held on the bids and vehicle models that were bid.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to accept the low bid of Cornhusker Auto Center for a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT in the amount of $22,985.00 for the County Extension Educator Office.

 

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

 

A discussion was held on what to do with the old pickup owned by the Extension Educator. Kim told the Board that the Blue Book value was around $4000. No decision was made at this time.

 

Sandy Zoubek, County Treasurer came before the Board to discuss the great need for the front entry to be more accessible to the handicapped. She told the Board about an incident where a gentleman in a wheel chair was trying to come up the walk and she had to go out and give him aid before he could make it up the walk.  She told the Board that it is a dangerous situation if someone is alone and if no one inside sees what’s going on outside.  It should be accessible for everyone. The Board agreed and asked Mr. Mainelli if he could come up with some plans for a walkway that would be accessible to the handicapped. He will report back to the Board.

 

Bid letting was held for road culvert projects as follows:

 

Project C84-311

 

Husker Steel
B’s Enterprises, Inc
Midwest Service & Sales

$16635.00 plus $6000 setting
$15076.41 plus $700 setting
$14415.30 plus $900 setting

Total $22,635.00
Total $15,776.41
Total $15,315.30

 

Discussion was held with the bidders and questions asked.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to accept the low bid of Midwest Service & Sales Co. in the amount of $15,315.30 for culvert project C84-311.

 

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

 

Project C84-313

 

Husker Steel
B’s Enterprises
Midwest Service & Sales

$39,737.00 plus $9000 setting
$36,507.50 plus $1050 setting
$33,876.46 plus $1200 setting

Total $48,737.00
Total $37,557.50
Total $35,076.46

 

Discussions were held with bidders and some questions were asked.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to accept the low bid of Midwest Service & Sales Co. in the amount of $35,076.46 for culvert project C84-313.

 

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

 

Project C84-314

 

Husker Steel
B’s Enterprises Inc
Midwest Service & Sales Co

$28,165.00 plus $8000 setting
$24,126.00 plus $1050 setting
$22,596.23 plus $1200 setting

Total $36,165.00
Total $25,176.06
Total $23,796.23

 

Discussion was held with bidders and any questions were answered.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to accept the low bid of Midwest Service & Sales Co. in the amount of $23,796.23 for culvert project C84-314.

 

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

 

Mr. Mainelli reported progress with some road projects.  He also talked with the Board about bridge inspections for Stanton City bridges.  He reported that the Ivy Street Bridge has been reworked and the City Clerk couldn’t provide any plans for the work done.  He cannot inspect that bridge without the plans.  He needs to get this work done before the end of December when the report has to be sent in.

 

Mr. Mainelli told the Board that the county bridge that was just closed needs to be a hard closure with barricades and signs until repairs have been made. Several culvert projects were discussed.

 

Orville Lage from Lage Auction Service and W. Bert Lammli, Co. Attorney joined the meeting.

 

Hearing for Sale of the Rest Area was opened.  No members of the public attended to give testimony in the hearing.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to close the hearing at 10:40 A.M.

 

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

 

Discussions were held regarding method of sale and location, etc.  Mr. Lammli suggested that he thought a public auction would be the best method of sale.  He suggested the use of the VFW Club as the location. Mr. Lage explained that he would need the legal description and more information to enable him to come up with a publication notice as soon as possible. It was discussed that the flag pole should be removed and the Historical Society should be contacted as to re-locating the historical marker.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve and proceed with selling the Rest Area property by public auction to be held on February 6, 2010 at the VFW Club (tentative date contingent upon availability of facilities) with a snow date of February 13, 2010 and to authorize the Chairman to sign a contract for sale with Orville Lage Auction Service.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, 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 - Ameritas Life Ne-Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 5366.91; Appeara, towel services, 64.27; Avera Pierce Medical Clinic, medical- Jail, 268.00; Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, prisoner medical, 21.78; Kim Bearnes, lodging, etc, 273.30; Big Red Printing Inc, supplies etc, 310.60; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 29159.14; Brogan & Stafford PC, atty fees, 438.75; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 350.00; Martha Detlefsen, meals etc, 37.68; Egley Fullner Montag & Hockabout, atty fees, 1667.06; Elkhorn Valley Economic Dev, dues etc, 20500.00; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 53.83; Faith Regional Health Services, services, 19.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 1819.83; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co, supplies, 348.34; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 1104.15; Gregg Hanson, mileage etc, 198.68; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5700.27; Wanda Heermann, meals etc, 22.03; Dale Hekrdle, mileage, 9.90; Holiday Inn Lincoln-Downtown, lodging etc, 891.00; Johnson Morland & Easland PC, atty fees, 239.30; Kooi Communications Inc, services, 270.00; Dennis Krueger, mileage etc, 2.75; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 673.00; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 363.68; Madison County Sheriff, prisoner board, 1000.00; Madison Natl Life,insurance- Co share, 2.67; Maximus Inc, consultant fees, 2537.50; Menards, supplies, 16.38; Mid American Benefits Inc, insurance reimbursement fees, 352.00; Midwest Radar & Equipment, re-certification, 120.00; Midwest Service & Sales Co, paint, 46.00; Midwest Transportation Specialists, transport, 286.90; MIPS, Inc, computer support, 2506.05; Nebr Assn of Co Officials, 2nd half dues, 1143.30; Natl Assn of Counties, regis etc, 465.00; Natl Shf Assn, dues etc, 50.00; Natl 4-H Council-Supply Service, supplies, 14.40; Dept of Health & Human Serv, patient care, 270.00; Nebr Appliance Center, repairs etc, 191.32; Nebr Weed Control Assn, dues etc, 131.00; LaVern Newkirk, prior service benefit, 17.00; Norfolk Printing Co Inc, supplies etc, 290.88; Osmond Pharmacy, medical, 86.59; Sherry Peterson, equip repair, 11.76; Pierce Co Sheriff Dept, prisoner board, 5300.00; Power Computing Inc, supplies, 32.50; Prime Align, repairs etc, 137.00; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 39.75; Puppy Love, services, 25.00; Rath Sprinkler Systems, repairs etc, 145.00; Region 4 Behavioral Health Sys, patient services, 3042.25; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service benefits, 20.00; Jack B Scherer LLC, grounds care, 189.13; Stanton Co Clk Dist Court, court costs, 64.00; Stanton County Court, court costs, 142.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 962.64; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 114.56; Stanton Printing Co, printing, 317.15; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1241.65; Stanton Vet Clinic, services, 195.00; Stanton Water Dept, services, 79.50; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; Edward J Svitak, mileage, 19.80; Teeco Inc, services, 77.95; Telebeep Wireless, services. 115.01; Mike Unger Co Shf, shf fees, 157.60; University of Ne-IANR, program support, 7.30; US Cellular, services, 55.63; Western Office Products, supplies,  2758.34; Anthony Wolverton, grounds care, 170.00; Cheryl M Wolverton, mileage etc, 14.30; Zee Medical Serv Co, services, 22.90; Sandra J Zoubek Co Treas, postage, 5000.00;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND – Appeara, towel service, 54.68; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement-Co share, 2581.54; Atco Internatl, chemicals etc, 744.00; B’s Enterprises Inc, culverts etc, 3195.00; Beller & Backes Inc, shredder blades, 226.88; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance-Co share, 17916.90; Bomgaars, supplies, 926.79; California Contractors Supplies Inc, supplies, 258.88; Caterpillar Financial Svs Corp, repairs etc, 2345.90; Janice Coates, prior service benefits, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 100.00; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc, repairs etc, 9473.55; Dinkel Implement Co, repairs etc, 322.88; Doernemann Farm Service Inc, repairs etc, 111.35; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 5384.47; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 2.57; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 6016.85; Hoskins Mfg Co Inc, repair etc, 97.46; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 2888.58; Island Supply Welding Co, welding supplies, 91.81; J&L Trucking, truck rental, 100.00; JNH Farms LLC, repairs etc, 187.50; Kaup Forage & Turf, seeding, 50.00; Kelly Supply, supplies etc, 60.56; Kimball Midwest, supplies, 393.96; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 7248.21; Mainelli Wagner & Associates, eng fees, 14365.40; Matt Friend Truck Equip, repairs etc, 154.93; Martin Marietta Materials, rock etc, 1539.69; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, lease pymt, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co, culverts signs etc, 1072.54; Nebr Machinery Co, repairs etc, 2399.03; NMG LLC DBA Norfolk Works, drug program costs, 13.00; Overhead Door Co, repairs etc, 58.45; S&S Willers dba Pilger Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 13670.95; Bryce Pohlman, supplies, 25.00; Prime Sanitation Service, trash pickup, 44.00; Qwest, services, 45.30; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 652.65; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 1667.33; Scheer’s Ace Hardware, repairs etc, 66.29; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 328.84; Stanton Co PPD, services, 294.51; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 87.97; Stanton Lumber Co, supplies etc, 169.95; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 257.63; Stanton Water Dept, services, 37.50; St of Ne Fuels Remedial Action Fund, underground tank permit, 360.00; Teeco Inc, services, 29.50; Telebeep Wireless, services, 169.95; Verizon Wireless, services, 64.01; Victor L Phillips Co, repairs etc, 295.84; Village of Pilger, services, 71.98; Voecks Home Repair, repairs etc, 95.00; Elsworth G Voelker, prior service benefits, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt, phone, 30.00; Western Office Products, supplies, 6.46; Zee Medical Service Co, medical supplies, 71.65;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - AW Direct, supplies, 115.61; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 279.52; Sanford Goshorn, utilities etc, 49.34; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 7.69; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 13.05; Verizon Wireless, services, 45.59;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Norfolk Veterans Home Foundation, Vet Honor Park donation, 16666.67l Stanton County PPD, utilities, -Rest Area 144.53;

 

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

 

Total salary of all county employees $114,434.55.

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for January 19, 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 County, Nebr.

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—November 16, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on November 16, 2009, 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, November 4, 2009, 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 Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor advised the Board that she had no correction sheets for this month.  She discussed some county matters with the Board.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to adjourn and set the next meeting for December 21, 2009 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 – November 16, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on November 16, 2009, 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, November 4, 2009 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 8:05 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 Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

Cheryl Wolverton appeared before the Board to discuss purchase of a GIS System with Aerial Imagery and Web Site applications for use by the Assessor’s office and various other offices at the county level. Cheryl presented the proposal which listed the cost of the system at $65,500. She explained that the payments could be paid over a 4 year period.  She also told the Board that there would be a monthly or yearly fee for program support.  Cheryl explained that she had talked with some other Assessors who have purchased this system and they have made her aware of some grant money that might be available to help with the purchase. 

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to give tentative approval for the County Assessor to look into any possible grants or funding to help with the purchase of the GIS system.

 

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

 

Kim Bearnes, Extension Educator and other officials joined the meeting.

 

Kim told the Board that the Extension Office would like to purchase a new van for their office use. The Extension Office has funds set aside for a new vehicle in a special line item in the General Fund for this purchase. She was told that she would have to advertise for bids and that they could be opened at the December 21, 2009 meeting.

 

The Board discussed setting salaries for the elected officials for the next term.  The Board was in agreement that the health insurance provided is a very large benefit for the officials and employees.  Mr. Kment stated that he thinks the salaries should stay on the same schedule for the new term as they are now. Various officials stated that they would be happy with that as long as full family health coverage was provided.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-129:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salaries of the elected County Officials for Stanton County are hereby set beginning with the first year of the term which is 2011, in the following amounts:

County Assessor
County Clerk
County Treasurer
County Attorney
County
Sheriff

$41000.00
$41000.00
$41000.00
$42000.00
$46500.00

 

AND, that the base salaries shall be increased in the amount of $1000.00 per year thereafter beginning with the year 2012 and each year of the remaining term of office.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the elected officials that is appointed by the County Board as the Budget making authority would be paid $1000.00 per year as additional compensation for those duties.

 

IN ADDITION, full family health insurance paid by the County will be continued through the entire term and the deductible amount will be reviewed yearly and may be adjusted annually according to rise in costs or if the same deductible amount is no longer offered through our carrier.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-130:

 

The Stanton County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Sheriff of Stanton County to continue to be compensated for administrative duties in relationship to the City of Stanton Police Contract for services rendered.

 

The Stanton County Sheriff is authorized monetary compensation as negotiated and agreed upon with the City of Stanton.  The compensation will be directed to the Stanton County Sheriff by the City of Stanton subject to the approval of the Stanton County Board of Commissioners.  Such compensation shall cease at anytime the police contract becomes void.

 

This authorization shall take effect for the elected term beginning in January 2011 through January 2015.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-131:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the salaries of the Stanton County Commissioners for the next term of office beginning in January, 2011 be set at $20500 per year and that whoever is appointed as Chairman of the Board to receive an additional $1000.00 per year, and that the base salary to be increased $500.00 per year beginning in 2012 and each year of the remaining term of office.

 

AND, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that full family insurance paid by the County will be continued through the term 2011 – 2014 with the deductible reviewed annually as to rise in costs or if the same deductible amount is no longer offered by our carrier .

 

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

 

Officials from the Norfolk Veterans Home came before the Board to give a presentation for the proposed Norfolk Veterans’ Home Foundation Honor Park to be built at the Norfolk Veterans’ Home. They showed plans and pictures and explained that there is no place for the residents of the home to congregate outside, other than the parking lots. This park would provide recreation areas for veterans and their families who visit.  It was stated that needs are changing in Vets homes throughout the country. In the past most residents were older veterans, but now there will be a lot of younger vets from various wars and conflicts that will need care there. This means that more family visits including small children will occur. The plans would include covered pavilions, carpet golf, horse shoe pits and places for young children to play. They explained that they are asking for support in funding from Stanton County as they are from all the surrounding counties in the area.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve funding for the Norfolk Veterans’ Home Foundation Honor Park in the total amount of $50,000 to be paid over a period of three years.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Clerk of the District Court fees for the month of October in the amount of $63.65; the passport fees in the amount of $100.00; the County Clerk fees for the month of October in the amount of $2298.90, the documentary stamp tax, county share in the amount of $291.47; the Treasurer’s Life of Distress warrants turned over to the Sheriff; the Weed Board minutes of the November 3, 2009 meeting; and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13355 – 13416, in the amount of $176,346.84 and placed them on file.

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to set the 2010 holidays as follows:

January 1
January 18
February 15
April 23
May 31
July 5
September 6
October 11
November 11
November 25
November 26
December 24

New Years Day
MLK Day
President’s Day
Arbor Day
Memorial Day Observed
Independence Day Observed
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday After Thanksgiving
Christmas Holiday Observed

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to designate the legal newspaper for 2010 as the Stanton Register and to designate KEXL and WJAG as the legal radio stations for public notification of weather closings, etc.

 

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

 

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

RESOLUTION #2009-132:

 

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

Fed Home Loan Bank Cons Bond #3133XQLN0

Due 10-7-2009

$100,000.00

2.50000%

 

AND, that the same is hereby permitted.

 

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

 

Cheryl Wolverton joined the meeting and told the Board about some Courthouse safety issues that were pointed out at a meeting she attended. She explained that most of the issues were connected to the Custodial and Maintenance positions at the Courthouse.  Cheryl said that it was suggested that any snow removal should be recorded as far as the time it was done and if salt was applied or not. They emphasized that you cannot take too many precautions when it comes to safety. It was decided that our Custodian would be informed that for safety purposes, all vacuuming and mopping should be done in the evening after the Courthouse closes. 

 

Kim Bearnes, Extension Educator came before the Board to request that the Board go into executive session on a personnel issue.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to go into executive session at 10:31 AM.

 

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

 

The Board came out of executive session at 10:45 AM.

 

Mr. Goodpasture discussed a tree removal request by Larry Clark.  The Board decided that the county men could remove the trees, but advised Mr. Goodpasture to have Mr. Clark sign an authorization form for the tree removal.

 

Mark Mainelli joined the meeting.

 

Neal Brandyberry of RVW, Inc. appeared before the Board to discuss gravel purchases and road conditions connected to the placing of fiber optic cables for Stanton Telecom, Inc.  He was inquiring as to whether the County would pay some of the costs of the road repairs since he felt that the rain caused some of the damages.  Mr. Goodpasture stated that in his opinion their company caused the damages and they are responsible for costs of any repairs needed to the roads.  The Board told Mr. Brandyberry that they thought Darrell Hansen, Bridge foreman had been quite fair when he calculated the amount of gravel that was needed to repair the damages caused to the road, but that he could contact Darrell and further discuss the matter if he liked.  He said that he would report the Board’s opinions back to the company.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting. She presented the plat of the Zastrow Subdivision to be located in the SWSW & SESW 17-24-1.  She explained that there was a problem with the access roads into the proposed subdivision. Mr. Mainelli advised the Board that the road would be located on a hill crest and could be a cause of accidents.  He advised that the Board should require that an engineer sign off on the safety of the placement of the driveways into the subdivision and that the plat should show the setback of 100’ from the center of the county road.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Zastrow Subdivision with the condition that an engineer’s signature should be obtained to sign off on the safety of the placement of the driveways and that the plat would show the 100’ setback from the center of the county road.

 

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

 

Mr. Mainelli discussed several road projects with the Board and will line up bidding on culverts and other materials needed for these projects. Mr. Goodpasture asked about placement of speed limit signs on some county roads. Mr. Mainelli advised him that no slower speed signs should be placed at those locations.  Mr. Goodpasture asked if he could place a “Children At Play” sign there.  He was told that he could, but that it probably would not regulate speed limits. He advised that patrolling by the Sheriff’s Dept. personnel in that particular area for a few days might help. Mr. Goodpasture asked about putting stop signs and making a four way stop at 843 Road and 560 Avenue.  Mr. Mainelli said that a study was done and stop signs were placed where the need is greatest.

 

Motion made by Kment, 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 - Ronald Albin Atty, atty fees, 588.81; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement - Co share, 5421.13; Appeara, towel services, 83.74; Avera Pierce Medical Clinic, medical, 107.00; LaLene Bates, workshop expense, 7.44; Kim Bearnes, mileage etc, 281.70; Big Red Printing Inc, supplies, 274.49; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 28049.67; Butler Co Detention Center 2, prisoner board, 550.00; Carney Law PC, atty fees, 569.73; Connecting Point Computers, supplies, 154.95; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 278.17; Danko Emergency Equipment Co, repairs etc, 71.54; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 9.98; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 1372.95; Farner Co, supplies, 26.64; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co, supplies, 58.61; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 1345.74; Wanda Heermann, mileage, 176.00; Holiday Inn, lodging, 70.00; Jeffrey L Hrouda atty, atty fees, 438.75; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5778.47; Johnson Morland & Easland PC, atty fees, 246.10; Kirk’s Custom Sports, supplies, 138.84; Dennis Krueger, mileage, 2.75; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc, repairs, 156.00; W Bert Lammli, office allowance etc, 916.08; Law Enforcement Systems Inc, supplies, 98.00; Cory Locke, mileage etc, 328.14; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 2242.66; Madison County Sheriff, prisoner board etc, 1337.72; Madison National Life, insurance - Co share, 2.67; Mid American Benefits, HRA fees, 352.00; Midwest Transportation Specialists, prisoner transport, 63.65; MIPS Inc, computer support etc, 2131.63; Lloyd Molacek, postage, 8.80; Moyer Egley etal, atty fees, 392.20; Nebr Assn of Co Officials, regis etc, 960.00; NACO Conference Regis Center, regis etc, 400.00; Natl Dist Atty Assn, dues etc, 95.00; NE Nebr Juvenile Serv, prisoner board, 750.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs, services, 84.00; LaVern R Newkirk, prior service benefits, 17.00; Osmond Pharmacy, medical, 31.49; Pilger Library, books etc, 229.79; Platte County Court, court costs, 4.75; Prime Align, repairs etc, 140.00; Prime Sanitation Service, trash hauling, 39.75; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service benefit, 20.00; Duane Schulz, cemetery maint, 70.00; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 9.95; Stanton County Court, court costs, 209.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 1155.13; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 48.38; Stanton National Bank, costs, 67.21; Stanton Printing, printing, 433.20; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1304.87; Stanton Water & Sewer, services, 210.00; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; State of Ne DMV, driver records, 8.00; Stratton Law PC, atty fees, 307.58; Edward J Svitak, mileage etc, 19.80; TEC Electric, repairs etc, 570.15; Teeco Inc, services, 71.45; Telebeep Wireless, services, 115.01; Brenda K Thomas, cemetery maint, 540.00; Thomson West, law library, 168.50; US Cellular, services, 55.63; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 1245.66; Sandra Zoubek Co Treas, supplies Regis, 60.50;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement, 2366.46; Atco Internatl, supplies, 894.00; B’s Enterprises, Inc, culverts etc, 1078.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 17916.90; Bomgaars, shop supplies, 86.80; California Contractors Supplies Inc, supplies, 307.76; Caterpillar Financial Svs Corp, lease payment, 2345.90; Janice Coates, prior service benefits, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 139.54; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc, repairs etc, 36.75; Dinkel Implement Co, repairs etc, 1204.16; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 18719.15; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 6.50; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 10875.46; Hank’s Front End Service Inc, repairs etc, 60.00; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 2644.92; Island supply Welding Co, supplies, 92.05; K Porter Construction Inc, rock, 264.71; Kelly Supply, repairs etc, 37.89; Kimball Midwest, supplies, 215.99; Knife River Midwest LLC, road work, 22964.50; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, repairs etc, 3219.33; Mainelli Wagner & Assoc Inc, eng fees etc 15235.00; Martin Marietta Materials, gravel etc, 5015.42; Matteo Sand & Gravel Co Inc, gravel etc, 1007.72; Medical Enterprises Inc, drug program costs, 29.90; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, lease payment, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co, repairs etc, 1504.43; Nebraska Assn of Co Officials, Regis, 70.00; Nebraska Machinery Co, repairs blades etc, 16309.87; Norfolk Works, drug program costs, 61.00; Overhead Door Co, bldg repair, 4.90; S&S Willers, gravel etc, 6820.75; Prime Sanitation, trash removal, 44.00; Qwest, services, 45.30; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 599.40; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 229.55; Sanford Goshorn, services, 33.98; Stanley Petroleum Maint Inc, signs etc, 8.00; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 780.94; Stanton Co PPD, services, 295.20; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 91.08; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 242.60; Stanton Water Dept, services, 37.50; Teeco Inc, services, 23.00; Verizon Wireless, services, 106.39; Village of Pilger, services, 71.98; Elsworth G Voelker, prior service benefits, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt, phone, 30.00; Western Office Products, supplies, 24.43;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 80.86; Sanford Goshorn, utilities etc, 34.60; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 15.50;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton County PPD, services, 140.00; Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc, replace lights etc, 617.85;

 

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

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees: $112,302.40.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to adjourn and set the next meeting for December 21, 2009 at 8:05 A.M.

 

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

 

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

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—October 19, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on October 19, 2009, 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, October 7, 2009, 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 8:25 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 is available upon request at the County Clerk’s office.

 

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

 

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

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

The County Assessor made the Board aware of a Notice of Rejection of Homestead Exemption that she was mailing out.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for November 16, 2009 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 Commissioners, Stanton County, Nebr.

 

* * * * *

COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS –October 19, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on October 19, 2009, 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, October 7, 2009 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 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 October 5, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the Weed Board minutes of the October 6, 2009 meeting; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of September in the amount of $252.31; the passport fees for the month of September in the amount of $75.00; the County Clerk fees for the month of September in the amount of $2323.20; the Documentary Stamp tax, Co. share for the month of September in the amount of $950.40; the Co. Sheriff’s quarterly report for the third quarter; and the County Treasurer’s receipts, numbered 13289 – 13354 in the amount of $237,856.93 and placed them on file.

 

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

 

The meeting was recessed to open the Board of Equalization meeting at 8:25 A.M.

 

The meeting was re-opened at 8:40 A.M.

 

A delegation came before the Board to present the Board with an update on the progress made on the proposed Regional Jail. Jim Berg; Steve Sill, Cuming County Board member and Leonard Peters, Thurston County Board member. A slide show was presented showing the cost of building, cost of operation, different financing options and different options for facility size. They would like the Board to make a decision on whether Stanton County is interested in joining with Cuming, Thurston and Wayne counties in the proposed Regional Jail. They would like a decision by January 1, 2010. No action was taken at this time.

 

Sandy Zoubek, Co. Treasurer joined the meeting.

 

John Trecek of Ameritas Investment Corporation came before the Board to talk about the use of bonds to finance various road projects, including bridges, culverts, and the proposed Northeast Nebraska Industrial Road. Several options were discussed. Sandy Zoubek reminded the Board that they need to keep in mind that the first bond payment will become due before the tax money starts to come in for the bond levy. John told the Board that there were options to cover that scenario. Mr. Trecek will keep in touch with the Board to facilitate the handling of any bond funding.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.

 

Hearing was opened for the Roberts/Steinkamp Residential Use Permit application to construct a residence on property in Pt. SW 29-24-2. She explained that the Planning Commission recommended approval but with some listed conditions including that the residence be completed within a 5 year period. No members of the public were present.

 

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

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Residential Use Permit application of Bradley Roberts/Philip Steinkamp to construct a residence on the above described property according to listed conditions and as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Hearing was opened for the Conditional Use Permit of Bill Jacobs to apply manure from an out of county livestock feeding operation on property located in the SE 13, NE & E1/2NW & SW & SE 24, Pt. NW 25 and the SE 26, all in Township 22, Range 3, East of the 6th P.M. Stanton County, Nebraska. No members of the public were present.

 

LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations and stated that there was no opposition at the P.C. hearing and that there were no complaints in the past three years. She also mentioned that the manure would be applied to property belonging to Mr. Jacobs.

 

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 Bill Jacobs to apply manure on the above described property with all listed conditions and terms, as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Voting: Ayes: Weatherholt and Kment. Abstained: Goodpasture because of his stance on other permits to bring manure from other counties into Stanton County. Motion Carried.

 

Hearing on the Highway Corridor Overlay was opened. No members of the public were present. LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations and proposed changes that the Planning Commission approved.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION: #2009-126:

 

WHEREAS, a proposed addition of a Highway Corridor Overlay to the Stanton County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations has been presented by the Stanton County Planning Commission;

 

AND, WHEREAS, the Stanton County Board of Commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Stanton County to amend the Stanton County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations and to approve the addition of the Highway Corridor Overlay;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the overlay shall be on Highway 35, Highway 275 Express and the proposed Highway 35 Expressway and to change the minimum lot size to 3 acres. HCO will apply to land within one-quarter mile from the center line of said highways, as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

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

 

LaLene presented the Lot Split application of Raymond Haselhorst to split land in the NENE 16-24-1. She gave the Planning Commission recommendations.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the Lot Split application of Raymond Haselhorst to split land as above described, as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

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

 

A discussion was held on the Final Plan of the Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. 

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-127:

 

WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 was signed in to law on October 30, 2000, placing new emphasis on state and local mitigation planning for natural hazards and requiring communities to adopt a hazard mitigation action plan to be eligible for pre-disaster and post-disaster federal funding for mitigation purposes; and

 

WHEREAS, a Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was prepared by Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District with assistance from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. of Lincoln, NE, which includes Stanton County.

 

WHEREAS, the purpose of the mitigation plan was to lessen the affects of disasters by increasing the disaster resistance of the District and participating jurisdictions located within the planning boundary by identifying the hazards that affect the District and prioritize mitigation strategies to reduce potential loss of life and property damage from those hazards, and

 

WHEREAS, FEMA regulations require documentation that the plan has been formally adopted by the governing body of Stanton County in the form of a resolution and further requesting approval of the plan at the Federal Level; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the governing body of Stanton County does herewith adopt the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in its entirety and request approval of the plan at the Federal Level.

 

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

 

Passed and approve this 19 day of October, 2009.

 

A discussion was held on Recovery Zone Bonds. Some bond money might be available for use to improve public infrastructure. A Notice of Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Bonds is needed.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-128:

 

WHEREAS, the Stanton County Board of Commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Stanton County to apply for issuance of Recovery Zone Bonds (public infrastructure) in the amount of $488,000.00 to be used toward the county’s share of construction costs for the proposed Northeast Nebraska Industrial Road;

 

AND, WHEREAS, Stanton County wishes to assign its interest in Recovery Zone Bonds (Private Activity) to Madison County for use in economic development;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Stanton County execute the “Notice of Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Bonds for public infrastructure and that any interest in Recovery Zone Bonds for private activity be hereby assigned to Madison County for their use.

 

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

 

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 - Aerus-Electrolux ser, 170.92; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, 5446.38; Appeara ser, 26.49; Avera Pierce Medical Clinic ser, 107.00; LaLene Bates reimb, 22.45; Kim Bearnes reimb, 379.68; Jennifer Birmingham fees, 711.75; Blue Cross Blue Shield ins, 26,940.20; Cedar County Court fees, 1.25; Columbus Telegram ser, 227.50; Connecting Point Computers sup, 30.99; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div ser, 17.28; Copple, Rockey & McKeever, PC, LLO fees, 375.86; Courtesy Ford Lincoln Mercury ser, 279.20; Danko Emergency Equipment Co sup, 75.88; Dell Marketing LP sup, 190.00; Martha Detlefsen reimb, 189.20; Robin Dolesh reimb, 27.10; Emmett’s Foodtown sup, 12.92; Farmers Cooperative sup, 1541.80; First Concord Benefits Group fees, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co sup, 283.57; See Store 1 LLC sup, 1187.73; Hampton Inn misc, 71.00; Wanda K Heermann riemb, 40.70; Dale Hekrdle riemb, 9.90; Holiday Inn, Kearney misc, 231.25; IRS USA Tax Paymt, 5790.25; Joe Watt Auto Sale Inc misc, 1335.00; Mike Kabes reimb, 56.40; Diane Kander reimb, 26.38; Kooi Communications Inc ser, 75.00; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc ser, 216.00; Gerald Kuhn ser, 55.30; Russell Kumm ser, 41.00; W Bert Lammli misc, 673.00; Madison National Life ins, 2.67; Matthew Bender & Co Inc misc, 245.94; Verlyn Luebbe, Atty fees, 301.90; Luedeke Oil Co Inc Misc,78.90; Madison County Sheriff fees, 1715.86; Diane Marotz ser, 52.00;Mid-American Benefits Inc fees, 352.00; Midwest Transportation Specialists ser, 175.00; MIPS, Inc Misc, 1948.82; Lloyd Molacek reimb, 60.50;Gilbert Morfeld ser, 710.60;Natl Assn of Co Treas, Fin Officers dues, 60.00; LaVern R Newkirk ser, 17.00; Norfolk Printing Co Inc ser, 347.10; Douglas Oertwich ser, 54.20; Dave Oligmueller ser, 52.00; Osmond Pharmacy misc, 14.66;Pierce Co Sheriff Dept fees, 4700.00; Pilger Library Misc, 1037.52; Prime Sanitation ser, 39.75; Puppy Love ser, 25.00; Region IV Off Dev Dis ser, 1874.50; Rita Roenfeldt ser, 1020.00; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair Misc, 47.00; RR Donnelley ser, 386.98; Jack B Scherer, LLC ser, 610.37; Russell Schwartz ser, 200.00; Ken Shriver ser, 55.30; Stanton Auto Parts misc, 65.18; Stanton Co Clerk Dist Court fees, 276.00; Stanton County Court fees, 89.00; Stanton Co PPD ser, 1681.74; Stanton Hardware Hank sup, 127.69; Stanton Printing serv, 557.24; Stanton Telecom Inc ser, 1910.63; Stanton Vet Clinic ser, 98.50; Stanton Water Dept ser, 518.25;IM Services Misc, 12.00; Stratton Law, PC fees, 9236.86; Edward J Svitak riemb, 19.80; Teeco Inc Misc, 141.55; Telebeep Wireless ser, 115.01; Thomson West sup, 180.00; Mike Unger, Co Shf fees, 2.00; US Cellular ser, 55.70; Voigt Locksmith Inc ser, 70.25;Wayne County Court fees, 5.00; Western Office Products Plus sup, 1466.76; Mark Wieman ser, 74.00; Anthony Wolverton ser, 340.00; Cheryl M Wolverton riemb, 278.71; Zee Medical Service Co sup, 37.54; Sandy Zoubek, Co Treas fee, 15.00; Sandy Zoubek riemb, 422.36;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND – Alltel ser, 1.54; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct 2509.74; Appeara ser, 26.66; Atco Internatl sup, 27.34; Blue Cross Blue Shield ins, 17,916.90; Bomgaars sup, 1147.97; Caterpillar Financial Serv Corp misc,  2345.90; Central Sand & Gravel grv, 430.70; Clarkson Plumbing & Heating Inc sup, 3.79; Janice Coates ser, 17.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div ser, 33.69; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc ser, 150.08; Kathy Dahlkoetter riemb, 174.00; Doernemann Farm Service Inc ser, 44.66; Dustrol Inc road ser, 3500.00; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel grv,23,440.39; Farmers Cooperative sup, 11,004.98; Farmers Union co Op Supply Co sup, 1673.00; Heckman Top & Body Co Inc ser, 78.12; Hoskins Mfg Co Inc ser, 19.60; Island Supply Welding Co welding sup, 68.00; IRS USA Tax Pymt 2807.30; Jebro sup, 39,782.85; Kaup Forage & Turf sup, 55.00; Kuehn’s Auto Body Inc sup, 250.00; Luedeke Oil Co Inc sup, 6068.37; M E Collins Contracting Co Inc ser, 541.10; Mainelli, Wagner & Associates Inc ser, 28142.18; Martin Marietta Materials grv, 908.35; Matteo Sand & Gravel Co Inc grv, 94.22; Merchants Capital Resources Inc ser, 3244.98; Midwest Service & Sales Co sup, 14,058.94; Nebr Machinery Co ser, 6689.71; S&S Willers Inc grv, 13,580.72; Prime Align ser, 160.40; Prime Sanitation ser, 44.00; Qwest ser, 45.32; Ridge Road Repair LLC ser, 6.00; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair ser, 103.00; Stanley Petroleum Maintenance, Inc sup, 38.60; Stanton Auto Parts ser, 100.35; Stanton Co PPD ser, 288.04; Stanton Hardware Hank sup, 46.81; Stanton Lumber Co sup, 2.14; Stanton Telecom Inc ser, 256.78; Stanton Water Dept ser, 37.50; Teeco Inc ser, 23.00; United Rentals ser, 186.00; Village of Pilger ser, 74.18; Elsworth Voelker ser, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt riemb, 60.00; Western Office Products Plus sup, 97.41; Zee Medical Service Co sup, 173.90;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Alltel ser, 52.84; Connecting Point sup, 29.99; Farmers Cooperative sup, 23.37; Sanford Goshorn reimb, 12.00; IRS USA Tax Pymt, 13.49; Western Office Products Plus sup, 47.48;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - College of Nursing No Div misc, 5000.00; Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc ser, 480.00; Stanton Co PPD ser, 132.19;

 

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

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees-$114,552.50.

 

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

 

Mark Mainelli joined the meeting to discuss road projects and budget matters. He presented the annual budget expenditure report. Mark pointed out to the Board that Kathy Dahlkoetter, LPA Responsible Charge had prepared the report and would probably be doing it annually.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve and accept the Road Budget and Expenditure report, to authorize the Chairman to sign same and place it on file.

 

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

 

The Board discussed the possible purchase of maps that would show bridge weight limit postings and other information that would be helpful to emergency responders. Mr. Mainelli explained that he can print the maps if the Board would come up with the type of information that would be needed by the emergency personnel. More information will be given to Mr. Mainelli.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for November 16, 2009 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.

 

 

A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—October 5, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on October 5, 2009, 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 posting in three (3) public places, those being the City Hall, Post Office and Courthouse at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting. A copy of the proof of posting is 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 Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Assessor’s correction sheets numbered 3785 – 3786 and place them on file.

 

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

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the following Resolution to set levies as follows:

 

RESOLUTION #2009-124:     

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the following levies for Stanton County, Nebraska, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010, are hereby adopted as follows:

 

CITY AND VILLAGE

 

City of Stanton
Village of Pilger, General
Village of Pilger, Bond                                                         

.48000
.49929
.43521

per $100
per $100
per $100

 

COUNTY LEVIES

 

General Fund
Emergency Management Fund
Road Sinking- Equipment Fund
Veteran’s Aid Fund
Courthouse Sinking Fund
911 Emergency Fund
    Total County Levy

.36484
.00100
.01379
.00089
.00269
.00522
.38843

per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100

 

DISTRICT LEVIES

 

Stanton Co Rural Fire Dist #1, General
Stanton Co Rural Fire Dist #1, Bond
Hoskins Rural Fire Prot Dist #6,General
Hoskins Rural Fire Prot Dist #6, Bond
Hoskins Rural Fire Prot Dist #6, Sinking
Sanitary & Improvement Dist #1, General
Sanitary & Improvement Dist #1, Bond
Stanton Co Ag Society

.01330
.02872
.02024
.01974
.00451
.33926
.07588
.00779

per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVIES

 

Stanton Community Schools, Gen
Stanton Community Schools, Spl Bldg
Stanton Community Schools, Bond
Stanton Comm Schools
, Qual Cap Purpose

1.03175
.02023
.08020
.02572

per $100
per $100
per $100
per $100

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for October 19, 2009 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 – October 5, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on October 5, 2009 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 posting in three places, those being the Courthouse, City Hall and Post Office at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting. A proof of posting notice 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 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 Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the agenda.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

Dale Hajek joined the meeting. Jarett Doernemann, Jim Egley, Attorney for Mr. Doernemann, Ken Schmid, and William Johnson also joined the meeting.

 

Mike Unger, Co. Sheriff and LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.

 

Dale Hajek gave testimony stating that the hog odors at his residence were intolerable.  He stated that he had kept a log of days and marked the different days showing intensity of odors and type of odors.  He stated that he was living there before the hog operation was allowed to come in and that he blames the County for letting the operation start.  The Board explained that the hog operation had filed all the necessary papers and conformed with all the laws at the time they applied for the permit.  Mr. Weatherholt told Mr. Hajek that none of the other neighbors have complained about the odor to any great extent and that a residence had been built in the area. They also stated that he lives in an agriculturally zoned area and that ag operations are allowed.  Mr. Kment stated that the hog operations are considered agricultural and cannot be as easily controlled as if they were classified commercial. It was stated that perhaps a tree buffer would help with the odors. Mr. Hajek told the Board that he feels that some zoning changes need to be made to keep these large operations out of Stanton County. No action was taken.

 

Jarett Doernemann came before the Board to discuss his permit for a compost site.  The Board had sent a letter to him stating that he had 30 days to significantly improve the odors at the site.  Members of the Board stated that they have had many calls about the odors.  Mr. Doernemann explained that he has made some changes in the way the material is handled, but that any changes will not show up for approximately 8 weeks or more, so the thirty day deadline is not feasible.  He also told Board members that he believes the main problem is the SRM material and that he will no longer be bringing that to the compost site, but will be taking it to a landfill.  Mr. Doernemann stated that there will be more and more use of these compost sites in the future and that there is no way to eliminate the odor completely. Bill Johnson presented some information that he had on this subject.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that because Mr. Doernemann came before the Board and explained what he is doing to try to control odors and because no more SRM material will be composted, that the motion giving him 30 days to improve the odors be rescinded, and that odor problems will continue to be monitored by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and the Board.

 

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

 

Cheryl Wolverton, County Assessor introduced Marcus Tooze to the Board.  He is the Representative of the company that sells and maintains the GIS system for Assessors and other county officials.  This is a system that will map property and assign soil types and automatically number the amount of acres in each soil class.  The system can be used for Zoning, Road and Register of Deeds applications also.  The system includes aerial maps and would replace the old cadastral maps that have been used by the Assessor’s office for many years.  Mr. Tooze will present a quote for the system price at a later date. 

 

W. Bert Lammli joined the Board to discuss some county issues.

 

Mr. Weatherholt told the Board that he had met with Mark Mainelli and with Ameritas to discuss funding issues with the proposed Northeast Nebraska Industrial Road.  He stated that a respresentative from Ameritas will be attending the October 19, 2009 meeting to give a presentation on the possible choices for funding.

 

Mr. Weatherholt also stated that the issuance of Economic Development Bonds would be a source of funding for the project.  He said that the Notice of Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Bonds must be received by October 15, 2009. The County would have a length of time to spend this money if awarded.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to authorize the Chairman to sign the Notice of Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Bonds.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to authorize the Chairman to sign the Certification of Cost Allocation Plan of Maximus Inc. for recovery of IV-D Child Support collection costs.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the following Resolution to update and formalize Road Right of Way :

 

RESOLTION #2009-125:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to formalize actions taken by Stanton County over past years, more than ten (10), as to permanent acquisition of lands, real or personal property and/or any interest therein, or for any easements or right of way deemed to be necessary or desirable for present and future county road purposes, which were acquired by gift, agreement, purchase, exchange, or otherwise, whether in fee simple or in any lesser estate; and

 

WHEREAS, most of the acquisitions of lands have not been filed of record, but has caused confusion with policies regarding care and maintenance of county roads and private driveways/access roads which has cost the county valuable resources and monies; and

 

WHEREAS, in order for Stanton County to continue to serve the public by safe and useful public roads, it is necessary to formalize a right of way for county road purposes for all county roads of Stanton County; and

 

WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that the Stanton County Board of Commissioners affix the right of way to all Stanton county roads effective from the date of acquisition and into the future.

 

THEREFORE, Stanton County Commissioners hereby resolve and deem necessary for all Stanton County Roads, effective from acquisition, however made or created, and into the future that:

 

A. Definitions:

 

  1. “STANTON COUNTY ROADS” shall mean, for purposes of this resolution, any and all county roads as set forth in the Stanton County Road Plat Book on file with the Stanton County Clerk and Road Department, now or as hereafter amended or to all county roads hereafter added to the plat book; thus any road not on the Plat Book is deemed to be a private road and shall not be a public thoroughfare requiring the county to expend any funds for traffic service, maintenance and/or repair; and

 

  1. “RIGHT OF WAY” shall mean a distance of thirty-three feet (33’) each side of the center line of the Stanton County road surface for a distance of sixty-six feet (66’) road right of way to which all maintenance, establishment, construction, reconstruction, relocation, or improvement of the roadway shall apply;

 

IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Stanton County Board of Commissioners that effective the date of use, acquisition gift, exchange, agreement, or otherwise, but at least from this date forward, whichever date is earlier, Stanton County shall have, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat.§39-1702, for county road purposes, a right of way as to and on all Stanton County roads, a width or thirty-three feet (33’) each side of the center point or line of each and every Stanton County road for a total county roadway right-of-way width of sixty-six (66’) for all Stanton County Roads.

 

IT IS MOVED, SECONDED AND ADOPTED, this 5 day of October, 2009.

 

Stanton County Board of Commissioners.

 

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

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for October 19, 2009 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, Nebr.

 

A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—September 21, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on September 21, 2009, 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.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, September 9, 2009, 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.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for October 5, 2009 at 8:00 A.M.

 

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

 

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

 

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COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS—September 21, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on September 21, 2009, 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, September 9, 2009, 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 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 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 approve the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION: #2009-121:

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that Sandra J. Zoubek, County Treasurer is authorized to transfer monies in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Inheritance Tax Fund into the County Road Fund.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION: #2009-122:

 

WHEREAS, THE Stanton County Treasurer has presented to the Stanton County Board of Commissioners, a list of delinquent taxes or real estate, and

 

WHEREAS, it is deemed proper that tax certificates are necessary on certain parcels of real estate,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stanton County Commissioners hereby authorize the Stanton County Treasurer to write the necessary tax certificates on these parcels of real estate which are now delinquent two or more years.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of August in the amount of $53.53; the passport fees for August in the amount of $25.00; the Weed Board minutes of the September 1, 2009 meeting; the County Clerk fees for the month of August in the amount of $1685.10; the Documentary stamp tax, Co. share, for the month of August in the amount of $691.43; the Co. Treasurer’s List of Delinquent taxes 2008 and back and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13227 – 13288, inclusive, in the amount of $132,433.54 and place them on file.

 

Voting: Ayes: Kment, Goodpasture and Weatherholt. 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 -  Mark Albin, Atty fees, 168.75; Allied 100 Misc, 28.58; Ameritas Life Ne- Group Acct Misc, 5241.21, Appeara ser, 57.48; Arcadian Marksmanship Club LTD fees, 100.00; Bear Graphics Inc Misc, 404.12; Kim Bearnes, 190.06; Big Red Printing Inc sup, 180.23; Blue Cross Blue Shield ins, 26,940.20; Butler Co Detention Center 2 misc, 1595.00; Carney Law PC fees, 1015.07; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div ser, 9.25; Copple, Rockey & McKeever PC,LLO fees, 617.97; Creighton Medical Laboratories Misc, 210.20; Emmett’s Foodtown sup, 20.65; Faith Regional Health Services misc, 331.00; Farmers Cooperative misc, 1854.07; First Concord Benefits Group fees, 30.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co sup, 46.95; See Store 1 LLC misc, 1016.98; Gillette Printing sup, 139.00; Carolyn J Glaser misc, 18.36: Judy Godel Misc, 200.00; Dale Hekrdle misc, 9.90; Jeffrey L Hrouda, Atty fees, 862.71; Retail Acquisition & Development sup, 96.67; Joe Watt Auto Sales Inc 19,500.00; IRS USATax Pymt, 5550.68; Diane Kander misc, 116.60; Dennis Krueger misc, 2.75; W Bert Lammli Atty, 673.00; Lancaster County Court misc, 4.25; Luedeke Oil Co Inc sup, 842.26; Madison Co Court misc, 3.50; Madison County Sheriff fees, 1300.00; Madison National Life ins, 2.87; Mid American Benefits Inc fees, 352.00; Gilbert Morfeld ser, 1806.75; Midwest Transportation Specialists fees, 356.60; MIPS, Inc Misc, 2001.65; Lloyd Molacek misc, 17.60; Nebraska Assoc of Co Officials fee, 45.00; Nebr Dept of Labor Misc, 72.00; Ne Public Health Env Labs misc, 84.00; LaVern R Newkirk Misc, 17.00; Osmond Pharmacy misc, 94.85; Pierce Co Sheriff Dept fees, 6550.00; Pilger Library misc, 1237.45; Power Computing Inc sup, 37.92; Prime Align ser, 36.00; Prime Sanitation Service ser, 39.75; Puppy Love ser, 50.00; Quality Inn & Suites misc, 207.00; Region IV Inc/Off Dev Dis misc, 1874.50; Region IV Behavorial Health Sys misc, 3042.25; Rita Roenfeldt Misc, 20.00; Duane Schulz Misc; 70.00; Stanton Co Clerk Dist Court fees, 224.00; Nebraska Secretary of State fee, 25.00; Shopko sup, 99.99; Sioux Sales Co sup, 173.83; Stanton Auto Parts misc, 411.00; Stanton County Court misc, 478.00; Stanton Co PPD ser, 1861.52; Stanton Hardware Hank sup, 55.89; Stanton Printing ser, 517.54; Stanton Telecom Inc ser, 1409.03Stanton Vet Clinic ser, 251.54; Stanton Water Dept ser, 518.25; IM Services Misc, 12.00; State of Ne-DMV misc, 16.00; Edward J Svitak misc, 19.80; Tec Electric Misc, 586.35; Teeco Inc ser, 9.90; Telebeep Wireless ser, 129.77; Treat America Food Service ser, 6.57; Mike Unger, Co Sheriff fees, 206.60; Univ of Ne-Info Serv misc, 118.00; Univ of Ne sup, 318.71; US Cellular ser, 56.06; Card Services misc, 60.63; Voigt Locksmith Inc ser, 62.50; Wayne Herald/Morning Shopper ser, 56.00; Western Office Products Plus sup, 928.67; Anthony Wolverton misc, 340.00; Cheryl M Wolverton misc, 57.01; Zee Medical Service Co sup, 32.85;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND - Ameritas Life Ne-Group Acct ret, 2485.69; Appeara ser, 29.70; Atco Internatl sup, 1186.82; Blue Cross Blue Shield ins, 17,916.90; B’s Enterprises misc, 3749.00; Bomgaars sup, 169.94; California Contractors Supplies Inc sup, 259.42; Caterpillar Financial Serv Corp 2345.90; Central Sand & Gravel grv, 6005.83; Janice Coates ser, 17.00; Connecting Point Computers ser, 65.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div ser, 12.61; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc ser, 1238.53; Elkhorn Paving Construction Co Inc sup, 28,047.26; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel grv, 32,718.59; Emmett’s Foodtown sup, 26.27; Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc ser, 87.00; Farmers Cooperative ser, 9741.66; Farmers Union Co-Op Supply Co sup, 449.29; Fastenal Company sup, 80.39; See Store 1 LLC misc, 21.67; Hoskins Manufacturing Co Inc sup, 182.65; IRS USATax Paymt, 2780.05; Island Supply Welding Co sup,140.64; Knife River Midwest LLC ser, 5824.00; Jebro Inc ser, 41325.14; Kayton Internatl Inc misc, 821.88; Jim Kennedy grv, 480.87, Kimball Midwest sup, 304.92; Leigh Motor Service ser, 349.51; Luedeke Oil Co Inc sup, 6248.81; Mainelli, Wagner & Associates Inc engineering fees, 9740.00; Martin Marietta Materials grv, 2033.65; Matteo Sand & Gravel Co Inc grv, 8103.12; Medical Enterprises Inc misc, 59.80; Menard’s sup, 15.38; Merchants Capital Resources Inc fee, 3244.98; Newman Traffic Signs sup, 43.53; Midwest Service & Sales sup, 2053.92; Nebraska Dept of Roads fees, 1000.00; Nebr Machinery Co ser, 4401.84; Delbert G Noelle ser, 13.00; Northeast Glass ser, 451.00;S&S Willers grv, 15,381.87; Pressure Washer Systems Inc ser, 571.44; Prime Align ser, 1138.10; Prime Sanitation Service ser, 44.00; Prusa Welding ser, 90.00; Qwest ser, 45.03; Ridge Road Repairs LLC ser, 1482.91; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair ser, 270.35; Sta-Bilt Construction Co ser, 21,000.00; Stamm Electric ser, 184.93; Stanton Auto Parts ser, 153.17; Stanton Co PPD ser, 269.66; Stanton Hardware Hank sup, 40.30; Stanton Telecom Inc ser, 139.68; Stanton Water & Sewer ser, 37.50; Teeco Inc ser, 42.50; United Rentals fees, 2002.72; Village of Pilger ser, 71.98; Elsworth G Voelker ser, 13.00; Jerry Weatherholt misc, 30.00; Western Office Products Plus sup, 15.54;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND - Alltel ser, 47.94; Farmers Cooperative sup, 286.15; Sanford Goshorn misc, 49.91; Stanton Hardware Hank sup, 7.19; IRS USATax Pymt, 14.35;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Mike Ruppert ser, 310.00; Stanton Co PPD ser, 121.38;

 

EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk 911 dispatch ser, 4987.75; Stanton Hardware Hank sup, 7.74; Stanton Telecom Inc 911 ser, 73.23;

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $111,075.98.

 

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

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:00 A.M. for the addition of the Highway Corridor Overlay to the Comprehensive Plan of Stanton County, Nebraska. Alan Platt attended the hearing and gave testimony. He told the Board that he is not necessarily in favor of the Overlay District since it could bring development along the highway near his land. He stated that the supposed purpose was to help with economic development and if that is the case, then why doesn’t the proposed Overlay District include highway 57, highway 15 and highway 24? He also had some concerns with the proposed distance from the highway for development and that he didn’t feel that landowners were not given enough notification of the proposed changes. LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendation of approval of the Highway Corridor Overlay District as presented.

 

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

 

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

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to send the Overlay plan back to the Planning Commission in order for them to add the additional highways to the proposed Overlay District and to better notify the public about the plan and get more public input.

 

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

 

LaLene presented the lot split application of Marcella Williams to split land in the SWNW 23-24-1. She gave the Planning Commission recommendations.

 

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

 

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

 

LaLene discussed the Jarett Doernemann permit to compost manure. A legal notice was received from the DEQ concerning the renewal of the permit for the compost site. Members of the Board stated that they had received some calls from citizens about the odor from the compost site.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment that the Zoning Administrator should send a letter to Mr. Doernemann stating that he has had time to improve the situation at the compost site and that there is no obvious improvement. Mr. Doernemann will be given 30 days to significantly improve conditions and odor at the site or his permit will be pulled. The Zoning Administrator will also send copies of this letter to the Department of Environmental Quality, the Excel Corporation, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

 

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

 

Mike Unger, Co. Sheriff came before the Board to briefly talk about a personnel issue.

 

Gilbert Morfeld, Veterans’ Service Committee member and currently acting as interim Veterans’ Service Officer joined the meeting. He told the Board that it was time to appoint or re-appoint a member to the Veterans’ Service Committee. He advised that the position up for appointment was now held by Elvin Frank.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to re-appoint Elvin Frank as a member of the Veterans’ Service Committee.

 

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

 

Gib discussed the position of VSO with the Board. He stated that the Committee was recommending the hiring of Gregg L. Hanson of Norfolk, Nebraska to fill the position. Mr. Morfeld stated that he would be around for a while to teach, advise and train the new man.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the recommendation of the Veterans Service Committee and hire Gregg L. Hanson as Veterans’ Service Officer for Stanton County with working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday and according to Courthouse Policies and County Personnel Policy.

 

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

 

Mark Mainelli joined the meeting.

 

The Board reviewed the application of Stanton Telecom, Inc. to bury fiber optic cable in various locations throughout the County. Mr. Mainelli had some questions about the application.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the application of Stanton Telecom Inc. to bury fiber optic cable in Stanton County with the usual conditions and with the added condition that all culverts should be located and any cable buried under culverts must be buried at least two feet below culvert and if any damage is done to culvert or road, repairs to be at the expense of applicant.

 

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

 

 The Board reviewed the application of JaMor Pork LLC. for a permit to place an 18” x40’ culvert on 837 Road.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the application of JaMor Pork LLC. to place a culvert on 837 Road with the usual conditions and with added condition that culvert location be marked in road right of way and any damages to be repaired at the expense of the applicant.

 

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

 

A representative of Dustrol, Inc. came before the Board to discuss the cost of the traffic control on the Golf Course Road project. He stated that his company bid the project with the understanding that the County would be doing the traffic control. In the process of the work, his company had to do traffic control. He explained that he realized that it was an oversight on their company’s part but came to ask that the County reimburse a portion of the fees. He answered several questions posed to him by the Board and Mr. Mainelli. Mr. Mainelli stated that Dustrol was good enough to move back other projects and come up here to work with the County to get the Golf Course Road finished.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to pay the amount of $3500 to Dustrol which reflects about one half the cost of flagging and traffic control on the Golf Course Road project. Payment will be made upon presentation of a bill from Dustrol.

 

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

 

Dick Johnson, Madison County Highway Superintendent, Dave Simonsen, Elkhorn Valley Economic Development and Tom Higginbotham, Northeast Economic Development came before the Board to discuss the progress of the proposed NuCor Road and financing options available. Mr. Johnson listed the estimated cost of the project and amounts that entities including Madison County, City of Norfolk and NuCor have committed to. They also stated the amounts that may be obtained from various grants. Mr. Weatherholt asked how much Stanton County’s share of the road would be. Mr. Johnson stated that Stanton County’s share of the road would be around $2 million and that they would like to see Stanton County commit to at least $1 million. The remainder could possibly be financed through grants, so in effect Stanton County would have a great deal for the $1 million. Some discussion was held on possible means of financing including bonds and grants. It was stated that the name of the project should not be the NuCor Road since it gives the impression that the road is only for the NuCor Corporation which is not true, since a lot of entities and companies will benefit from the project. Stanton County could possibly see a lot of commercial development along their section of the road. Mr. Mainelli said that if the money is committed, then the engineering work could be done and the project would be ready to begin by Spring. Mr. Johnson stated that an interlocal agreement would need to be drawn up.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-123:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Stanton hereby commits to the payment of $1 million dollars to the proposed “NuCor Road” project; payments to be paid over a period of years by the revenue derived from taxation from the Oil Pipeline and pump station or through a bonding process if necessary.

 

BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that Stanton County recommends negotiating a change of name for the project so that it more closely reflects the commitments of the various entities and companies involved.

 

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

 

Mr. Mainelli stated that no action was needed on the Bridge inspection proposals.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for October 5, 2009 at 8:05 A.M.

 

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

 

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

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—September 1, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on September 1, 2009 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 was present.

 

Advance notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Stanton Register, August 26, 2009, 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 Goodpasture, to correct the minutes of the last meeting to change the statement that “Chairman Kment” announced that the open meeting laws were posted, to read “Chairman Weatherholt announced “and to approve the remainder of the minutes of the last meeting.

 

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

 

No correction sheets were presented.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for September 21, 2009 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 – September 1, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on September 1, 2009, 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, August 26, 2009 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 8:05 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 Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

 

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

 

Rita Roenfeldt joined the meeting.

 

The Board reviewed the budget document for Stanton County. 

 

Hearing was opened at 8:45 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt.  There were no public attendees at the hearing.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the Budget Hearing at 9:01 A.M.

 

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

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve an additional 1% increase to the lid computation for 2009-2010.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-116:

 

STANTON COUNTY RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION AND APPROPRIATIONS

 

WHEREAS, a proposed County Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, prepared by the Budget Making Authority was transmitted to the County Board on August 17, 2009.

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska as follows:

 

SECTION 1. That the budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, as categorically evidenced by the Budget Document be, and the same hereby is adopted as the Budget for Stanton County for said fiscal year.

 

SECTION 2. That the offices, departments, activities and institutions herein named are hereby authorized to expend the amounts herein appropriated to them during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.

 

SECTION 3. That the income necessary to finance the appropriations made and expenditures authorized shall be provided out of the unencumbered cash balance in each fund, revenues other than taxation to be collected during the fiscal year in each fund, and tax levy requirements for each fund.

 

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

 

Hearing was opened at 9:07 A.M. for setting the Final Tax Request. There were no public attendees at the hearing.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to close the hearing for the Final Tax Request at 9:25 A.M.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-117:

 

WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statures 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of Stanton County, Nebraska, passes by a majority vote, a resolution setting the tax request at a different amount; and

 

WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; and

 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Stanton County, that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of Stanton County by a majority vote resolves that:

 

The 2009-2010 property tax request be set at $2,611,163.24 and that the tax rate decrease from .39472 for 2008 to .38846 for the year 2009.

 

A copy of the resolution to be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 15, 2009.

 

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

 

A tort claim was filed with the County Clerk and presented to the Board.  The claim was tabled until more information can be obtained.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-118:

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, desires to receive soft match credit for Structure No. C008443020, and

 

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. C008443020 as required to receive soft match credit.

 

Dated this 1st day of September, 2009.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-119:

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, desires to receive soft match credit for Structure No. C008411805, and

 

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. C008411805 as required to receive soft match credit.

 

Dated this 1st day of September, 2009.

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-120:

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, desires to receive soft match credit for Structure No. C008420940, and

 

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. C008420940 as required to receive soft match credit.

 

Dated this 1st day of September, 2009.

 

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

 

The Interlocal Agreement with Colfax County for Local Public Agency Responsible Charge and Right of Way Acquirer was tabled until further information is obtained from the Dept. of Roads.

 

LaLene Bates talked with the Board about the proposed Highway Overlay District. She gave the Board the draft of regulations to review.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for September 21, 2009 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.

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS – August 17, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on August 17, 2009, at 8:00 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

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

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in The Stanton Register, August 5, 2009, a copy of the proof of publication being 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 8:00 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt.

 

Chairman Weatherholt announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioners’ room and that a copy is available 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 Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

The County Assessor stated that there were no correction sheets.  She gave the Board a list of the preliminary valuations for the County and told them that she would have the final valuations on August 20, 2009.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn and set the next meeting for September 1, 2009 at 8:00 A.M.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Goodpasture and Kment.  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—August 17, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on August 17, 2009 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, August 17, 2009 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 8:20 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 Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

The Board looked over the County inventories.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the inventories of the County offices as follows:  County Attorney, Emergency Management, Commissioners, County Assessor, County Clerk/Clerk of District Court, Custodian, County Clerk/Surveyor, District #1 & District #2, Bridge-County Shop and Yards, District #3-South Shop and Pilger Shop, Weed Superintendent, Veteran Service Officer, County Treasurer, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, County Sheriff, County Extension Educator, County Inventory of Real Estate and Clerk Magistrate.

 

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

 

Rita Roenfeldt joined the meeting to visit with the Board about the budget figures.  She is assisting budget preparation. Some budget cuts will needed if the levy is to be lowered this year.

 

W. Bert Lammli, County Attorney joined the meeting. 

 

The Board reviewed the County budgets.  They talked with Mr. Lammli about his budget and some expenses that they had questions about.  Mr. Lammli asked about the raise in other office budgets.  He was told that the various offices had set their raise in budgets at 2% or lower.  Mr. Lammli revised his budget to the 2% limit instead of the 3% as he had originally presented. The Board thanked him.  The Board members reviewed some changes that were necessary in the budget, which included cuts of $29,000 in the General Fund, $135,000.00 in the County Road Fund and the Road Sinking Fund will be cut $50,000.00. Those proposed changes were made in the General and County Road funds.

 

LaLene Bates, Zoning Administrator joined the meeting. A discussion was held on zoning matters within the County.

 

Hearing was opened at 9:20 A.M. for the El Kay Farms Conditional Use Permit application to apply manure from a livestock operation outside the county, on property in the SW & NE 25-23-3. LaLene presented the Planning Commission recommendations and comments. No opponents were in attendance.

 

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

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the Conditional Use Permit of El Kay Farms to apply manure on land above described, as per Planning Commission recommendations and according to their stated conditions.

 

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

 

Hearing was opened at 9:30 A.M. for the application renewal of Jerod and Joseph Sindelar to apply manure from a livestock operation outside of the county, on property in the SE 27, E1/2 33, and the addition of the SE N1/2, SW 22, NW 34, NW 35, E1/2 NE and NWNE 25-21-3.

 

A discussion was held and LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations. No opponents were present for the hearing.

 

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 renewal and addition to apply manure on land above described as per Planning Commission recommendations and as per stated conditions.

 

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

 

Hearing was opened at 9:45 A.M. for the Conditional Use Permit application renewal of John Goeller to apply manure from a livestock operation outside the county on property located in the SE 17, NE & Pt. SE 19 -24-3 and to apply manure from a livestock operation outside of the county and Excel/Cargill wastewater sludge to property in Pt. NW 4, W1/2 21, N1/2NW 26, E1/2SW & SE 27, SE 33, and NE, NENW & E1/2SE 34-23-3.

 

Discussion was held with LaLene presenting the Planning Commission recommendations. No opponents were present for the hearing.

 

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 renewal of John Goeller to apply manure on property described above as per Planning Commission recommendations and as per stated conditions.

 

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

 

Hearing opened at 9:50 A.M. for the Conditional Use Application renewal application of Jarett Doernemann to apply Excel/Cargill wastewater sludge on property located in the S1/2 NW and SE 24, S1/2 25, SE 32, S1/2SW 36-22-2 and the E1/2SW and SE 1-21-1, W1/2SW 4, SE 16, NE & E1/2 SW 22-21-2 and W1/2SW 6, S1/2SW 17-21-3 and the addition of property located in the SE 1, NW of 2, SE 23-22-2. Jarett Doernemann was present for the hearing.

 

Discussion was held and LaLene gave the Planning Commission recommendations.  No opponents were present. LaLene presented some letters from concerned citizens about odors and other concerns. The Board asked Mr. Doernemann questions about the operation.  LaLene told the Board that the Planning Commission had recommended that the permit would be for a period of 10 years. Mr. Goodpasture stated that he had problems with the amount of livestock manure and wastewater coming in from other counties.  He said that he didn’t want Stanton County to become a “dump” area.

 

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

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Jarett Doernemann to apply manure to land described above and that the permit be issued for a period of five (5) years and that the regulation that no wastewater sludge be applied on the compost be followed as per Planning Commission recommendations.

 

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

 

LaLene explained to the Board that she has had a discussion with the Dept. of Roads about the Rest Area.  She said that the access to the highway is permanent. She stated that she hoped that the Rest Area Zoning changes could be accomplished by the September meeting of the Planning Commission.

 

The Board reviewed the proposed contract with Dinkel Implement to place their base station and communication device on the County’s tower for the purpose of setting up an RTK network for auto steering Ag equipment.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the Agreement with Dinkel Implement to allow placement of a communication device on the County’s communication tower and authorize the Chairman to sign same.

 

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

 

Mike Unger, Co. Sheriff joined the meeting.

 

The Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement with the City of Stanton was reviewed. Mike explained any changes in the contract.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Stanton for Law Enforcement services.

 

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

 

Sheriff Unger discussed the purchase of a new 4-wheel drive vehicle for the Sheriff’s office.  He told the Board that he would like to take bids in September for the said purchase.

 

Budget discussions were held.  The Board discussed the Stanton Library’s letter of request for funds. 

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment that due to budget restraints, the expended amount for the Stanton Library will remain at $2500 for the budget year.

 

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

 

Mark Mainelli, Highway Consultant discussed some road projects with the Board.  He told the Board that the bills for oil for armor coating of the Golf Course Road will be coming from Madison County. He also stated that the check could be sent to Dustrol, Inc., for milling that road. The proposed NuCor Road was discussed.  He gave the Board some facts on the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with Colfax County for services of Stanton County’s Local Public Agency Responsible Charge and Right of Way Acquirer.  He told the Board that he had a typed agreement, but that the State Dept. of Roads would be providing their form for this.  He advised the Board to table the agreement until more information can be obtained.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to table the Intergovernmental Agreement with Colfax County until more information can be obtained from NDOR.

 

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

 

The meeting was recessed for lunch.

 

The meeting was resumed after lunch.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the County Clerk fees for the month of July in the amount of $3006.80; the documentary stamp tax, Co share for the month of July in the amount of $670.43; the Clerk of District Court fees for the month of July in the amount of $397.63, passport fees for July in the amount of $25.00; the Weed Board minutes of the August 4, 2009 meeting, and the County Treasurer’s receipts of money received, numbered 13160 – 13226, inclusive, in the amount of $190,935.64 and Homestead breakdown.

 

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

 

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

 

GENERAL FUND - Alamar Uniforms, uniforms, 701.92; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement-Co share, 5232.36; Appeara, towel services, 52.98; LaLene Bates, mileage etc, 371.99; Kim Bearnes, mileage etc, 73.44; Big Red Printing Inc, envelopes etc, 1132.99; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 26383.41; C&K Ventures, equipment- Extension, 165.00; Connecting Point, supplies, 82.50; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, services, 357.49; Co VSO Assn, regis etc, 75.00; Douglas Co Health Center, autopsy costs, 250.00; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 7.21; Farmers Cooperative , gas etc, 1163.77; First Concord Benefits Group, flex fees, 60.00; First Nebraska Bank, payment for Ag Society, 15000.00; Floor Maintenance & Supply Co, supplies, 161.31; See Store 1 LLC, gas etc, 722.77; Carolyn J Glaser, regis mileage etc, 70.07; Hampton Inn, lodging, 84.95; Wanda Heermann, supplies, 5.86; Holiday Inn, Lincoln, lodging, 89.31; Interstate All Battery Center, supplies, 76.75; IRS USA tax pymt, social security tax- Co share, 5571.01; Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, supplies, 21.90; Jewell Collins etal Attys, atty fees, 1506.95; Kaiser Real Estate Appraisal Serv, services, 350.00; Diane Kander, regis etc, 50.00; Dennis Krueger, mileage etc, 2.75; Kuehn’s Auto Body, repairs etc, 35.00; W Bert Lammli, office allowance, 673.00; Lexis/Nexis Matthew Bender, law library, 49.30; Love Signs, supplies, 154.53; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 244.67; Madison County, probation cost etc, 4247.53; Madison County Sheriff, shf fees, 27.86; Madison National Life,insurance- Co share, 2.87; Mental Health Bd-7th Jud Dist, costs, 324.86; Mid-American Benefits Inc, HRA fees, 704.00; Midwest Transportation Spec, services, 154.20; MIPS Inc, computer support, 2133.78; Gilbert Morfeld, services, 1204.50; NE Nebr Assn of Co Off, regis etc, 180.00; NE Public Health Env Lab, medical, 84.00; Nebr Co Assessor’s Assn, regis etc, 100.00; LaVern Newkirk, prior service, 34.00; Norfolk Area Shopper, printing etc, 94.45; Norfolk Daily News, printing etc, 270.34; Gary J Pavel CPA, audit costs, 780.00; Pierce County Sheriff Dept, prisoner board, 2200.00; Platte County Court, costs, 5.75; Power Computing Inc, supplies, 122.45; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 39.75; Quality Inn & Suites, lodging, 140.00; Rath Sprinkler Systems, repairs, 238.00; Rita Roenfeldt, prior service benefit, 40.00; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, repairs etc, 87.13; Jack B Scherer LLC, grounds care, 77.45; Sioux Sales Co, supplies, 197.25; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 102.25; Stanton Co Clk Dist Court, costs, 32.00; Stanton County Court, costs, 495.00; Stanton Co PPD, services, 2057.64; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 58.93; Stanton Printing, printing, 1177.73; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 1569.74; Stanton Water Dept, services, 180.75; IM Services, printer fee, 12.00; Edward Svitak, mileage, 19.80; Teeco Inc, services, 142.95; Telebeep Wireless, services, 126.11; J A Thomsen MD, autopsy costs, 900.00; Thompson West, law library, 240.00; Mike Unger Co Shf, shf fees, 151.60; US Cellular, services, 66.54; Card Services, meals etc, 98.59; Voigt Locksmith Inc, services, 60.00; Wayne County, Judges’ costs, 3356.17; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 1006.70; Wolf’s Den, prisoner meals, 26.75; Anthony Wolverton, grounds care, 340.00; Sandy Zoubek, travel expenses, 446.00;

 

COUNTY ROAD FUND – Appeara, services, 29.70; Ameritas Life Ne Group Acct, retirement- Co share, 2460.98; Asphalt & Concrete Materials Co, hot mix etc, 4605.95; Atco Internatl, supplies, 404.92; Blue Cross Blue Shield, insurance- Co share, 17916.90; Bomgaars, shop supplies, 282.57; Lillian Musil; ROW, 517.50; Caterpillar Financial Svs Corp, lease pymt, 2345.90; Central Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 652.86; Clarkson Plumbing & Htg, supplies, 5.98; Janice Coates, prior service, 34.00; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Div, gas etc, 366.97; Cornhusker Internatl Trucks Inc, repairs etc, 575.16; Gerald Hasebroock, truck rental, 4312.50; Kathy Dahlkoetter, travel expenses, 175.83; Doernemann Farm Service Inc, repairs etc, 87.49; Elkhorn Valley Sand & Gravel, gravel etc, 5851.78; Emmett’s Foodtown, supplies, 15.56; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 11573.89; Farmers Union Co Op Supply Co, chemicals, 1278.84; First Concord Benefits Group, flex benefits, 427.50; Fullerton Lumber Co, supplies, 165.37; Holiday Inn Lincoln, lodging etc, 280.00; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 2752.00; Island Supply Welding Co, supplies, 22.32; Jensen Construction DT Inc, truck rental, 5150.00; Kelly Supply, repairs etc, 7.79; Kimball Midwest, supplies, 150.93; Luedeke Oil Co Inc, gas etc, 8682.28; Mainelli Wagner & Assoc, services, 2200.00; Martin Marietta Meterials, gravel etc, 588.58; Merchants Capital Resources Inc, equipment lease pymt, 6489.96; Midwest Service & Sales Co, culverts etc, 473.00; Delbert Noelle, prior service, 26.00; Norfolk Implement Inc, repairs etc, 124.74; S&S Willers Inc, gravel etc, 11887.29; Prime Align, repairs etc, 15.00; Prime Sanitation Service, trash removal, 44.00; Qwest, services, 45.52; Ridge Road Repair LLC, repairs etc, 82.50; Ron’s Ag & Auto Repair, equipment repairs etc, 9.60; OL Scheer Ace Hardware, supplies, 166.77; Stanley Petroleum Maintenance Inc, supplies, 65.20; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 79.84; Stanton County Clerk, filing fees, 52.00; Stanton County PPD, services, 269.98; Stanton Hardware Hank, supplies, 100.77; Stanton Lumber Co, supplies, 17.84; Stanton Telecom Inc, services, 138.38; Stanton Water Dept, services, 37.50; Teeco Inc, services, 16.50; United Rentals, equipment rental, 404.09; Vic’s Engine Service, repairs etc, 28.74; Village of Pilger, services, 71.98; Jerry Weatherholt, phone, 60.00; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 11.38;

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND – Alltel, services, 90.50; Danko Emergency Equip Co, supplies, 31.00; Farmers Cooperative, gas etc, 5.33; IRS USA Tax Pymt, social security tax- Co share, 17.21; Sanford Goshorn, utilities etc, 25.23; Interstate All Battery Center, supplies, 284.70; Stanton Auto Parts, repairs etc, 255.50; Western Office Products Plus, supplies, 2.54;

 

INHERITANCE TAX FUND - Stanton County PPD, services, 141.77;

 

911 EMERGENCY SURCHARGE FUND - City of Norfolk, 911 dispatching services, 5021.36; Engelhardt TV & Comm Inc, radio repairs, 35.70; Stanton Telecom Inc, 911 services, 73.23

 

Total aggregate salary of all county employees $111,213.02.

 

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

 

The Budget was reviewed and some more changes were made.

 

IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATUTE, I herewith transmit the budget of Stanton County, Nebraska, for the fiscal year from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, inclusive, to the County Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska. A copy of this budget will be on file in the County Clerk’s office for public inspection on and after this date.

 

Dated this 17th day of August, 2009.
Martha Detlefsen, Clerk/Secretary

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to set the budget hearing for September 1, 2009 at 8:45 A.M.

 

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

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to set the hearing for final tax levy for September 1, 2009 at 9:00 A.M.

 

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

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to adjourn and set the next meeting for September 1, 2009 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 County, NE.

 

COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS – August 4, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on August 4, 2009, at 8:00 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Room in Stanton, Nebraska.

 

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

 

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three (3) public places, those being the City Hall, Courthouse and Post Office at least five (5) days in advance, a copy of the proof of posted notice being 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 8:05 A.M. by Chairman Weatherholt.

 

Chairman Weatherholt announced that the open meetings laws are posted on the wall in the Commissioners’ room and that a copy is available 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 Goodpasture to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

The meeting was recessed at 8:25 A.M. in order to open the Board of Equalization meeting.

 

The meeting was reconvened at 8:45 A.M.

 

A discussion was held on the application of Norfolk Public School to bury cable along Eisenhower Road.  The information was reviewed.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the application of Norfolk Public School to bury 2” cable along Eisenhower Road subject to the usual conditions as stated on permit.

 

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

 

Discussions were held on the Veterans’ Service Officer position and proposed job descriptions.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the verbal resignation of Randall Coslor as he stated July 7, 2009 at the County Board meeting, effective as of July 24, 2009.

 

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

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the list of job descriptions for the VSO, with the stipulation that it be signed and approved.

 

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

 

Mr. Weatherholt talked about the possibility of putting a key pad lock on the back door of the Courthouse.  He stated that the lock would cost around $800.  He also said that the lock needs to be replaced one way or another.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment that the key pad lock not be put on the door, but instead to replace the lock with a similar one at much less cost.

 

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

 

A request for support from the Board for U.S. Cellular’s application for stimulus funds to rural and underserved communities in Stanton County was reviewed.  It was stated that the request for support is not requesting any monetary involvement for the County.

 

Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the request for support and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of approval for U.S. Cellular to expand broadband internet access to rural and underserved communities across the county.

 

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

 

Budgets were reviewed.  The Board worked with the County Road budget and other office budgets.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to adjourn the meeting to August 17, 2009 at 8:05 A.M.

 

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

 

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

 

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—August 4, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on August 4, 2009, at 8:05 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 posting in three (3) public places, those being the City Hall, Courthouse and Post Office, at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting, a copy of the proof of posting notice 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 8:25 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 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 July 20, 2009 meeting.

 

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

 

The Assessor stated that she had no correction sheets to report.

 

She presented the list of approved cemeteries to the Board.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to accept the list of approved cemeteries and place it on file.

 

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

 

Board members looked over the preliminary tax requests that were received.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2009-115:

 

WHEREAS, Nebraska Stature 77-3443(3) requires all political subdivisions subject to county levy authority to submit a preliminary request for levy allocations to the County Board, and

 

WHEREAS, the Stanton County Board is the levy authority for the following:

 

Stanton County Rural Fire District
Hoskins Rural Fire District
Stanton County
Agricultural Society

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the figures are approved as per requested for budget year 2009-2010.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Weatherholt, Kment and Goodpasture (only for Stanton County Rural Fire District and Stanton County Agricultural Society.) Nayes: Goodpasture, for Hoskins Rural Fire District, because he feels that the figures show raises that are too high.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to adjourn to August 17, 2009 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.

 

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS—July 20, 2009

 

A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Stanton County, Nebraska, was held in the open and public session on July 20, 2009 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 8, 2009 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.

 

No correction sheets were presented.

 

The County Assessor presented her list of under-valued property.

 

Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve the list of under-valued property.

 

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

 

Decisions on tax valuation protests were as follows:

 

2009-001: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the Assessor’s recommendation to change valuation on this parcel and move the building valuation to the correct parcel.

 

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

 

2009-002: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to approve Assessor’s recommendation that building value be added to this parcel, since it was applied to the wrong parcel previously.

 

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

 

2009-003: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to adjust valuation as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-004: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to adjust valuation as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-005: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Goodpasture to put a flat value on buildings because of condition as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-006: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture to change valuation as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-007: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there will be no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

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

 

2009-008: Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment that no errors were found and that there be no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-009: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-010: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there will be no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

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

 

2009-011: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture that there will be no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

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

 

2009-012: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there will be no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

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

 

2009-013: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture that there will be no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-014:  Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Weatherholt to change the valuation since basement condition was updated, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-015: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change, as per Assessor’s recommendations, since no errors were found.

 

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

 

2009-016: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

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

 

2009-017: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Goodpasture that there is no change in valuation, as per Assessor’s recommendation, since no errors were found.

 

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

 

2009-018: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the valuation change because of updated wasteland and soil class, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-019: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the valuation change because of wasteland and soil class, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-020: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the valuation change- adjusted acres as per FSA map and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-021: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation since no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-022: Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change due to basement condition as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-023: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change because of function and condition, and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

Voting:  Ayes: Weatherholt, Kment.  Commissioner Kment rescinded his “aye” vote.  Nayes: Goodpasture, Kment.  Motion failed.

 

Motion made by Goodpasture, seconded by Kment to approve an additional valuation change in addition to the recommended change by County Assessor.

 

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

 

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

 

The Board of Equalization was re-convened.

 

2009-024: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change due to functional depreciation as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-025: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the valuation change due to physical depreciation and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

Voting:  Ayes:  Kment, Weatherholt.  Abstained: Goodpasture.

 

2009-026: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation because no errors were found, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-027: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change because no errors were found, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-028: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change due to map and information provided by Trust Officer, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-029: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the valuation change due to information and map provided by Trust Officer, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-030: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation since no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-031: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change in valuation since no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-032: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation since no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-033: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change since no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-034: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change as per Assessor’s recommendation because of condition and because personal property was erroneously reported on the 521 form at sale time.

 

Voting:  Weatherholt, Kment.  Abstained: Goodpasture.  Motion Carried.

 

2009-035: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve valuation change because of owner information and market analysis.

 

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

 

2009-036: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation because no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-037: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve the valuation change as per Assessor’s recommendation because of information from FSA map and owner information.

 

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

 

2009-038: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change as per Assessor’s recommendation because of condition and deterioration.

 

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

 

The meeting was recessed so that the Commissioner’s meeting can be re-opened.

 

The meeting was re-convened.

 

2009-039: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-040: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to change the valuation due to market analysis and comparable houses, as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-041: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to change valuation due to land use according to maps and information provided by owner and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-042: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve valuation change as per Assessor’s recommendation because of land use information and maps provided by owner.

 

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

 

2009-043: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change due to land use information and maps provided by owner.

 

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

 

2009-044: Motion made by Kment, seconded by Weatherholt to approve valuation change according to adjustment of dryland acres reported by owner and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-045: Motion made ty Weatherholt, seconded by Kment to approve the valuation change correcting pivot corners and dryland acres according to information provided by owner and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

2009-046: Motion made Kment, seconded by Weatherholt that there is no change in valuation since no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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

 

2009-047: Motion made by Weatherholt, seconded by Kment that there is no change in valuation since no errors were found and as per Assessor’s recommendation.

 

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