July 12, 2021
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, Chris Bruns, Jerry Woodruff and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Bruns offered prayer. Vice Chairman Woodruff called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Commissioners Weems and Henry were absent.
Vice Chairman Woodruff 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 Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on July 6, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to approve and authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the Region II Human Services Interlocal Participation for fiscal year 2021-2022 for monthly payments. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the right of way applications submitted by Hershey Coop Telephone. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to approve and authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for fuel products from 7-1-2021 to 6-30-2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to receive and order filed the fee reports submitted by Clerk of District Court and Register of Deeds. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:15 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened.
Vice Chairman Woodruff 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 along with Sherri Newton, Deputy County Treasurer.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on July 6, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to approve and authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on real estate. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to deny the letter of explanation for late filing of the 2021 homestead exemption application for Kendlyn & Kimberly Herrick based on NE State Statute and the late filing extension in the previous year. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to approve the letter of explanation for late filing of the 2021 homestead exemption application for Edward Buechler based on NE State Statute and no late filing in the previous year. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization recessed at 9:28 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to approve and authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the special designated liquor permit submitted by Golden Spike Tower for after-hours events on August 6 & August 7, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Weems and Henry absent.
Brent Burkland of T C Engineering reported that the trails committee had met and might have found some funding options. They are asking the board to table this item until next week’s County Board of Commissioner’s meeting on July 19, 2021.
County Board tabled the acceptance of a bid for the North Platte Tail Network Bike Trail until next week.
Commissioner Henry arrived at 10:00 A.M.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to approve and authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the special designated liquor permit submitted by Feather River Vineyard for a ceremony to be held at the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Park on July 31, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Henry abstained. Weems absent.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Henry into closed session at 10:03 A.M. concerning strategy session regarding contract negotiations and to protect attorney client privilege, which is clearly necessary to protect the public interest. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
Vice Chairman Woodruff restated the motion for the closed session.
The following were part of the closed session: Commissioners Hewgley, Henry, Bruns, and Woodruff along with Tyler Volkmer, Deputy County Attorney, County Sheriff, Jerome Kramer and Chief Deputy, Roland Kramer.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Bruns to go into open session at 10:22 A.M. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to approve the following claims for payment with the exception of the claim submitted for Brown Construction Inc. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Commissioners Henry and Weems absent.
General:
Ace su 325.21
Allo se 1628.44
Beveridge se 196.11
- Jackson se 3954.80
Capital Bus Sys se 217.95
AS Central Serv. se 54.60
NP Sanitation se 50.00
Clk of the Dist Crt se 1581.00
Creative Printers se 28.00
Danko Eq se 892.00
Eakes su 80.90
Fastenal Co su 72.49
FNBO se 15.00
Futurity eq 1000.00
GP Health se 424.22
Hintons Lck su 25.00
Hometown Lsg rt 293.29
I80 South su 413.79
- Orr mr 42.56
Kelly Sply Co se 7.03
Linc County Crt se 3955.47
Linc Cnty Jail Petty Cash su 9.30
- Malcom se 2124.08
- Mckeone se 1703.00
Menards su 19.86
Mentzer Oil Co su 789.45
MIS se 2080.00
Mircrofilm Img rt 1950.00
Midwest Conct se 174.84
MIPs se 2784.41
NACO reg 1050.00
Do it Cntr sw 112.60
NP Telegraph se 381.09
- Heng se 770.55
- Pederson se 1880.00
Reg. 51 EMA se 150.00
Schaben Sanitation se 733.40
Sec. of State su 30.00
Cnty Sheriff Fees se 3508.43
Stericycle/Shred It se 253.60
Snell Serv. Inc. se 3570.40
Home Depot Pro su 1107.16
US Bank se 947.46
US Postmaster se 15.00
UNL rt 750.00
USDA Wildlife Serv. se 4979.76
Roads:
Allo se 156.72
Carquest se 152.34
Dawson PPD se 229.34
Gothenburg Tire su 50.00
Hamilton Sales se 1100.25
Ideal Linen su 28.37
Murphy Tractor se 79.66
Naco reg 150.00
Neb. Truck Cntr re 161.04
NMC re 5768.77
Rockmount se 348.62
Schaben Sanitation se 123.71
Sutherland Farm Sply su 16.20
Titan Mach se 277.75
V of Brady se 88.29
V of Hershey se 125.17
V of Maxwell se 73.00
V of Wallace se 25.00
Yant Eq Co eq 814.80
Lodging:
Affordable Storage rt 99.00
Allo se 371.76
Culligan se 55.06
Destination Inter. dues 1570.00
Eakes eq 1739.58
Gldn Spike se 483.53
Integrated su 306.50
KS Plus rt 3500.00
Lamar Co se 833.33
Link Media se 2480.00
Music on the Brks grt 310.65
Nanonation se 1136.74
NP Sptrs Com su 300.00
N Telegraph su 18.40
NWE se 23.06
Pro Prtg se 83.11
Sowders se 75.00
S Maly Mrktg se 3122.65
US Bank se 8133.72
US Cell se 317.39
Wex Bank se 124.32
Special Roads:
Mainelli Wagner se 290.00
P & M Fund:
MIS se 45.00
Self-Funded Ins:
First Concord ins 1040.00
Juvenile Fac:
Brouillette,Dgn se 156.50
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Henry to approve the claim for Brown Construction Inc. as presented. Upon roll call vote Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent. Hewgley abstained.
Jail Bldg Fund:
Brown Const se 344,048.16
Recess at 10:43 A.M. as the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and reconvene as the Lincoln County Board of Equalization.
Discuss and consider property valuation protests – For 422’s.
Recess at 12:30 PM and reconvene at 1:30 PM as the Lincoln County Board of Equalization.
Recess as the Lincoln County Board of Equalization at 3:51 PM and reconvene as the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:52 PM.
Advance notice and the agenda for the July 12, 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 July 9, 2021; and was also emailed to the media on July 9, 2021.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, July 19, 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
