November 17, 2014

North Platte, Nebraska

 

Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Duane Deterding, Willis Roethemeyer, Joe Hewgley and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Hewgley offered prayer. Chairman Deterding called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.

 

Chairman Deterding announced the Open Meeting Act with amendments is posted for public review and the county board will comply with the open meeting requirements.

 

Motion by Roethemeyer, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on November 10, 2014. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

Motion by Roethemeyer, seconded by Hewgley to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

Motion by Roethemeyer, seconded by Hewgley to receive and order filed the fee reports submitted by the Register of Deeds and County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:15 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened.

 

Chairman Deterding announced the Open Meeting Act with amendments is posted for public review and the county board will comply with the open meeting requirements.

 

County Assessor, Julie Stenger appeared.

 

Motion by Roethemeyer, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on November 10, 2014. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

Motion by Roethemeyer, seconded by Hewgley to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:19 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.

 

Motion by Roethemeyer, seconded by Hewgley to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2014-30 adding Arthur, Hooker and Thomas counties to the West Central District Health Department. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Roethemeyer to approve referring a proposed acquisition to and receive comments from the Lincoln County Planning Commission regarding the conformity of the proposed acquisition comprehensive planning for the area submitted by The Nebraska Land Trust Incorporated, that is acquiring a conservation easement on real property owned by Todd McWha and Laura McWha, husband and wife, located in the South 500 feet of the West 750 feet of Section 7 and the West ½ of the North ½ of the North ½ (W ½ N ½ N ½) of Section 18; Township 16 North, Range 33 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska and All of Section 12; Township 16 North, Range 34 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Roethemeyer to approve referring a proposed acquisition to and receive comments from the Lincoln County Planning Commission regarding the conformity of the proposed acquisition comprehensive planning for the area submitted by The Nebraska Land Trust Incorporated, that is acquiring a conservation easement on real property owned by Terrance O. Waite and Karen Waite, husband and wife, located in All of Section 7 except the South 500 feet of the West 750 feet of Section 7, and the East ½ of the North ½ of the North ½ (E ½ N ½ N ½) of Section 18; Township 16 North, Range 33 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

The following bids were received for motor grader blades for the Lincoln County Department of Roads:

NMC                           $26,744.08

Murphy Tractor         $24,252.82

 

Motion by Roethemeyer, seconded by Hewgley to approve to accept the low bid of Murphy Tractor in the amount of $24,252.82. Upon roll call vote Roethemeyer, Hewgley and Deterding voted “aye”. Nays, none.

 

Approved the following claims as presented for payment:

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 A.M.

 

Advance notice and the agenda for the November 17, 2014 were sent to the county board and all others requesting the same. Notice was posted at the Lincoln County Courthouse, City Hall and on the county website.

 

The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 will be kept continually current and open for inspection at the office of the Lincoln County Clerk. The regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will be at the Lincoln County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room at 9:00 A.M. The regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Equalization will be at the Lincoln County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room at 9:15 A.M.

 

Rebecca J. Rossell

Lincoln County Clerk