July 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. Henry called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
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.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Weems to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on June 29, 2020. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff 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 Woodruff, seconded by Johnson to authorize the Chairman to sign an Understanding of Services for the Lincoln County Audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 with the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff 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 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 Shelli Franzen, County Treasurer.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on June 29, 2020. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on personal property. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on real property. 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 North Platte Catholic Schools and Boy Scout Troop #81 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 Woodruff to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by Mission Life Inc. of Wellfleet 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 Weems to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted 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 Woodruff, seconded by Weems to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption applications submitted 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 Weems, seconded by Johnson to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by First Baptist Church of North Platte 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 recessed at 9:28 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Clerk Magistrate, Kerri Sides, explained the request to add a door at the end of the hallway in the County Court area that is secured for additional privacy. The maintenance staff will be able to put in the door without an outside contractor.
Commissioner Johnson asked that the Fire Marshall also approve it if necessary.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to approve the addition of the door to the County Court area pending approval from the necessary authorities. 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 Fund:
Acc Rec Sol se $ 1125.00
Adams Co EMA dues 100.00
Agri Comp Sales su 1198.98
Allo Comm se 204.49
A Van Velson se 231.00
Berrreckman etal se 3952.00
Cap Bus Sys se 236.67
Charter Comm se 137.98
City of NP su 193.66
Cornhusker Ind eq 2512.00
Eakes su 118.10
Globalstar se 102.74
G Petersen rent 3274.00
G4S se 1741.20
LC Treasurer reimb 40.00
M Troshynski cont 7500.00
Menards su 63.36
Meyer Creative su 175.63
MIS rent 130.00
Midwest Connect se 295.00
Perkins Co EM eq 828.62
Quadient Fin se 300.00
Sheriff’s Fee Acct se 444.52
Squeegee Wind Wash se 176.00
S White se 594.00
Walmart su 130.52
W Troshynski cont 4500.00
County Road Fund:
Andersen & Sons se 1100.27
Goth Tire su 402.00
Level LLC su 51089.22
McCook Pub Pwr se 30.00
Vill of Brady se 83.82
Special Road Fund:
W Stewart se 9846.00
Preservation & Maintenance Fund:
Bear Graphics su 2017.77
Self-Funded Insurance Fund:
First Concord ins 3019.80
Building Fund:
Hintons Lock su 700.00
Schemmer se 4998.85
Jail Building Fund:
TreanorHL se 30739.06
June, 2020 Payroll: $745,503.70
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:46 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization reconvened.
Discussed and considered Form 422 – Property Valuation Protests.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization recessed at 1:23 P.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:24 P.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the July 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 July 2, 2020; and was also emailed to the media on July 2, 2020.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, July 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
