January 6, 2020
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, Bill Henry, Kent Weems, Walt Johnson, Jerry Woodruff and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Woodruff offered prayer. 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 Johnson, seconded by Henry to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on December 23, 2019. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Johnson to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Weems to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with Adams Construction Co. for the South River Road Project C-56(1510). Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Chairman Hewgley excused himself from the next agenda due to a conflict of interest.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Johnson to approve and authorize Vice Chairman Henry to sign the Closing Documents for $4,700,000 Limited Tax County Building Bonds, Series 2020. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley abstained.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to receive and order filed the fee report submitted by the County Clerk. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Woodruff to elect Kent Weems as Lincoln County Board Chairman for 2020. No roll call was taken.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Woodruff and seconded by Weems to elect Bill Henry as the Lincoln County Board Chairman for 2020. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Woodruff to elect Kent Weems as Lincoln County Board Vice Chairman for 2020. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:22 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened.
Chairman Henry 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, Shelli Franzen.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to elect Bill Henry as Lincoln County Board of Equalization Chairman for 2020. Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to elect Kent Weems as Lincoln County Board of Equalization Vice Chairman for 2020. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on December 23, 2019. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve the certificates of correction and refund on real estate as submitted by the County Assessor. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Johnson to approve the certificates of correction and refund on personal property as submitted by the County Assessor. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption applications submitted by Maria Evangelical Church and North Platte Baptist Church as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Johnson to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application by Great Plains Health as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Woodruff to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application by Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application by Maranatha Bible Camp as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:35 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Judy Clark, Lincoln County Planning Director, stated that planning staff had no objections to the following application for Jeffrey Fjords Administrative Subdivision.
Commissioner Hewgley questioned the CNPPID original deed line that the house crosses on the site plan.
Clark replied that the surveyor would have made CNPPID aware of this when they did the survey.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Johnson to approve the application by John and Jane Knippenberg for Jeffrey Fjords Administrative Subdivision located at 19582 South Sea Street on property described as Lot 2, Jeffrey Fjords Estates 2 and Lot 2, Jeffrey Lake First Replat in the NW ¼ of Section 4, Township 11 North, Range 27 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Johnson to set January 21, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. for public hearing concerning the continuation of electing the County Surveyor in Lincoln County, Nebraska. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Discussion was held with Eakes Office Plus employees (Kevin Hafer/ Renee Hill) and Shelli Franzen, County Treasurer, concerning various invoices dating from July, 2019 through December, 2019 for the purchase of office furniture and various office supplies.
Franzen stated that the credits come through the Grand Island office and there were some issues so she had requested the invoices to go back that far in 2019 to the original purchases.
Commissioner Hewgley asked about Eakes billing policy.
Hafer responded that invoices are due ten days after the 1st of the month and statements usually go out around the 1st. He commented that on this account there had been double payments and credits.
Deputy County Attorney, Joe Wright, reminded the County Board that about the Purchasing Act and the amounts that a county official or department head can purchase without formal bids. Sellers have to assume that the person purchasing the items or services has the authority to do so.
Commissioner Weems asked about the $1800 delivery fee and the $400 design fee.
Hafer reported that in the original quote these fees were included. The delivery fee also included installation.
Commissioner Weems asked the moving forward with any county offices that the billing be prompt.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve the claim to Eakes Office Plus in the amount of $22,278.93 for the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
General:
Adms & Swnsn FH se 185.61
Algnt Crghtn se 628.00
A VanVelson se 1972.80
B Meyer pse 300.00
B Barker Co su 375.28
CBS agree 214.00
Chrtr Comm se 137.98
Cty Drctry ex 173.00
Clk of Dist Crt Asso dues 50.00
Cst/Cst Comp Pro su 270.00
Colfer,Wd,Lyns se 1780.00
Comm Inv Se rt 375.00
C Chrisman pse 11.54
D Hild pse 34.68
CAS St Acct cont 204.30
D Collins pse 168.00
D Moore pse 11.54
D Seerley pse 23.04
D oschnser pse 23.08
Dr Debs se 100.00
Eakes su 28022.49
E Krone Jr pse 17.34
E Pace pse 300.00
E Torres pse 252.00
Fairfield-K ldg 2029.77
Frst Concrd ex 157.50
F Fleecs pse 57.70
G Burke pse 34.68
Glblstr se 103.82
G4S se 1741.20
H Vogt mi 523.74
Hmtwn Lsg ex 235.35
Ideal su 192.33
I Rockwell pse 300.00
J Babcock Jr pse 80.76
Janssen re 169.52
J Wilson pse 11.52
J Woodruff mi 254.62
J Orr mi 37.12
K Kostman pse 11.54
K Dailey pse 23.08
K Nansel fee 20.00
L Hagert fee 20.00
Lindemyr Lw Of cont 9290.00
M Jones pse 168.00
M Benzel pse 57.70
Menards su 281.95
MIPS se 8492.29
Morrs Rptg se 202.05
ML&W se 11598.00
M Morris pse 11.54
N Trofholz pse 46.16
NP Tele ex 331.55
NWE se 194.98
Pathlgy se 78.00
Prkns Cnty EM ex 294.54
R Saner mi 120.65
R Schroeder se 500.00
Rdfield su 1417.79
Regi on II ex 33243.92
R Gibbons pse 92.32
R O’Neill pse 34.68
Rsnbrg Ins Ins 1105.00
R Newton pse 92.32
Sheriff’s Fees fees 801.54
Shrwn Wllms su 32.06
SHI su 386.00
S Patterson fee 20.00
Snells re 719.88
S Johnson pse 46.16
Staples su 78.32
Summit Fd ex 8601.38
T Stasser mi 113.68
Home Dept su 821.52
T Hagert fee 20.00
Title ex 165.00
Total Fnds pstg 300.00
Unitech su 210.00
US Cellular ex 538.70
Vanguard Apprsls se 20305.00
Verizon se 388.14
Waite,McWha se 2954.45
Walmart su 333.27
Wex Bnk su 5439.50
County Roads:
DPPD se 166.02
Cnsldtd se 613.41
McCk PPD se 185.77
Menards su 393.97
ML&W se 580.04
NWE se 325.63
V of Brdy se 83.82
Juvenile Facility
A Van Velson se 480.55
December Payroll $729,701.26
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the January 6, 2020 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 January 3, 2020; and was also emailed to the media on January 3, 2020.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 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
