October 5, 2015
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Duane Deterding, Bill Henry, Joe Hewgley and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Hewgley offered prayer. Chairman Hewgley called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Hewgley 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 Henry, seconded by Deterding to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on September 28, 2015. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to place on file the fee reports submitted by County Court and Clerk of District Court. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Deterding to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the right of way permits submitted by Custer Public Power District & CenturyLink. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve the report from County Treasurer on property taxes which are uncollectible and need to be stricken per Nebraska State Statute 77-1738. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to place on file the Final Report of Distress Warrants issued in Lincoln County, Nebraska as submitted by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley 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 Hewgley 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 as well as County Treasurer, Sue Fleck.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Deterding to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on September 28, 2015. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve going into closed session at 9:15 A.M. regarding a strategy session concerning pending litigations and to protect attorney client privilege, which is clearly necessary to protect the public interest. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Chairman Hewgley restated the motion for the closed session.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve going into open session at 9:21 A.M. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction and refund as submitted by the County Assessor on personal property. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by First Baptist Church as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Deterding, to approve notice of valuation changes numbered 2015-118 thru 2015-119 as submitted by the County Assessor. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-20 setting the 2015 tax levies for all political subdivisions. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:30 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Dorothy Rice asked the county to consider placing no engine braking signs and to consider the possibility of lowering the speed limit at the corner of Walker Rd and Buffalo.
County Board requested Highway Supt., Carla O’Dell to do some checking on distances and speed limits.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Deterding to approve granting permission to advertise a Request For Proposals for Professional Consulting Services for Reconstruction of West South River Road in Lincoln County, NE. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve an Interlocal Child Support Enforcement Contract with McPherson County for a one year period from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the October 5, 2015 board meetings were sent to the county board and all others requesting the same. Advance public notice (includes agenda) of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting was posted at the Lincoln County Courthouse, City Hall and the Lincoln County website on October 2, 2015; and was also emailed to the media on October 2, 2015.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on October 12, 2015 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
