February 8, 2021
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Bill Henry, Kent Weems, Chris Bruns, Jerry Woodruff and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Henry offered prayer. Weems called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Commissioner Hewgley was absent.
Chairman Weems 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 Woodruff to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on February 1, 2021. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Bruns to adopt Resolution No, 2021-07 appointing county depositories for 2021. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to receive and order filed the fee reports submitted by the Register of Deeds, County Clerk and Clerk of District Court. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye’. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2021-2025 Electronic Registration System agreement with the State of Nebraska, Vital Records Section. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:15 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened.
Chairman Weems 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 Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on February 1, 2021. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on personal property. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on real property. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:20 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
County Attorney, Rebecca Harling, asked the County Board for permission to negotiate with the University of Nebraska Medical Center on claims from June, 2020 for James Mitchell. The billing department has been contacting Rebecca and suggested that she submit a payment proposal. Rebecca has also spoken with the county’s insurance carrier and will work with them as well. There is $55,741.97 due to UNMC Physicians and $289,437.27 due the Medical Center.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Henry to authorize the County Attorney’s Office to negotiate with UNMC on claims for James Mitchell. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Noxious Weed Supt., Todd Herndon, reported that it is getting harder to hire weed sprayers at $10.00 per hour. He is requesting the starting wage to be adjusted to $12.00 per hour. These individuals then have 90 days to get pesticide licensing. After each license is obtained they receive a pay increase. He is looking for three sprayers and will hopefully be able to move one to a full time position in the fall.
Commissioner Weems asked if pay range guidance would be adequate. Todd could then evaluate performance. Herndon replied yes.
Commissioners discussed the need for competent employees due to liability involved in weed spraying.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Woodruff to allow the Noxious Weed Supt. to set the minimum wage for weed sprayers at $13.00 per hour and at his discretion move up to $15.00 per hour. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye’. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
The following bids were received for a tractor for the Lincoln County Department of Roads: North Platte Kubota – 2021 – $65,434.65; Titan Machinery – 2017- $109,800.00.
No action was taken, to allow Road Dept. personnel to review bids.
The following bids were received for a single flex-wing mower for the Lincoln County Department of Roads: North Platte Kubota- 2021 – $17,759.50; Titan Machinery – 2021 – $20,475.00.
No action was taken, to allow Road Dept. personnel to review bids.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to go into closed session at 10:18 A.M. concerning strategy session regarding pending litigation and to protect attorney, client privilege, which is clearly necessary to protect the public interest. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Chairman Weems restated the motion for the closed session.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Woodruff to go into open session at 10:39 A.M. Upon roll call vote Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Hewgley absent.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
GENERAL FUND:
Acc Rec se $1125.00
ACE su 188.16
All Sf Ind eqi 1261.61
ALLO se 1674.16
Am Rd Cr se 64.00
Br Com Fl agree 1800.00
BLAC-RAC Mnfc se 555.10
B Myr reb 24.61
Brlt Dgn Tsh se 3732.75
Cpt Bus Sys se 463.96
CWa se 29.80
DAS se 204.30
Crv Acd Cns eqi 830.00
C of NP su 257.04
Cohgn su 579.95
Dr D cont 1400.00
Dr Scr ex 111.98
Dndy Ct T se 1372.89
Eks Of su 1951.59
ECCA Cnt se 48.00
Elct Eng Eq su 52.30
Grt Trs se 929.06
Glbst se 107.38
Grt Pl M se 14.00
G4S se 1195.20
H Vgt mi 439.04
Hnt Lck su 15.00
Htchk Cty T se 1372.82
Hmt Lsng agree 528.64
Id Ln su 214.34
Intmtr se 159.00
JC Ws su 14.96
Jck Un Eq ex 503.54
J Rud se 655.00
J Orr mi 20.16
J Clrk mi 110.32
Lnc Cty Ct se 4892.34
Lwmn At Rep su 20.00
M Mckn se 3454.50
M Trsy cont 6375.00
Mnds su 166.52
MIS rt 459.00
Mdw Cn se 32.56
NACEB se 45.00
NACO Pl dues 40.00
NACO su 52.00
NE A CO Clrk dues 150.00
NPPD se 420.00
NE Sft Fr eqi 45.00
NKC Tr su 347.46
NP An Sh se 48.00
NP Tlgph se 466.75
Ply Jl Bldg Co se 3755.00
Pdsn L Off se 4530.00
Prd Sol Inc su 14,766.86
R Snr reb 8.16
Dr. Reb Sch se 900.00
Reg II Hm Srv cont 22,827.50
R Wltr fee mi 27.67
Snhls R C & D dues 100.00
Scbn San se 733.40
Sctr St su 60.00
Shrff fees reb 3516.68
Shrff Fee Acct se 280.89
Stcycl Shd it se 203.87
Snll Srv se 648.95
Smmt Fd Ser cont 4267.44
Hm Dep su 502.64
T Brltt se 250.00
T Olsn reb 16.74
TrnUn Rsk & Alt cont 125.00
US Bn su 47.50
Untch su 210.00
UNL rt 750.00
UNL AEM B Cen se 6.91
K Yng se 625.00
W Trshy cont 4500.00
Wd & Atkn cont 228.00
Wex bnk su 5369.07
ROAD FUND:
AKRS se 739.19
ALLO se 154.07
Ands Sns se 338.28
Bobct se 181.15
Cptl Bus Sys su 66.38
Crqst re 1538.04
Cnsldt se 617.54
Cnhsk Int Trks se 558.68
Gyn Mch & St su 321.81
Hrsy Coop Tel se 76.94
Hm Lmb & Sup su 107.99
Inld Trk Prt re 1760.32
Klr Trl Sls re 1403.55
Lry Gls re 205.76
Ln Cty Wd Cnt su 454.30
Mntzr su 137.80
Mrph Trct & Eq re 6300.28
NSG su 8022.30
NTC re 342.23
Orlly su 22.98
Sctt Intg Ent su 98.20
Snp On su 153.45
Sthlnd Frm & At su 193.86
TV Com eqi 87.00
Vllg Brd se 83.82
Vllg Hrsh se 125.17
Vllg Mxw se 70.00
Vllg Wllc se 23.00
LODGING FUND:
Allo se 374.96
Dmn Regst se 190.00
Eaks Off Pl su 202.48
Idl Ln Sup su 37.87
NE Assn Cty Off se 13.00
NW Eng su 118.77
PAC se 530.00
Sprts NE se 200.00
US Cell se 317.18
Wex Bnk se 28.02
P&M FUND:
Mcrflm Img se 45.00
SELF FUNDED INS FUND:
Frst Cncrd Ben ins 13,443.68
JUVENILE FACILITY FUND:
Brltt Dug Trshk se 164.25
JAIL BUILDING FUND
Brwn Const INC cont 263,569.13
The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the February 8, 2021 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 February 5, 2021; and was also emailed to the media on February 5, 2021.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 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
