September 27, 2021
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, 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.
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 September 20, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Henry to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Henry to adopt Resolution No. 2021-28 authorizing the transfer of Lincoln County bank accounts held at Great Western Bank. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 2021-29 authorizing Alex Gurciullo as an authorized signer on Lincoln County Treasurer bank accounts for all financial institutions. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the right of way application submitted by Red Fern Electric LLC. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
County Board tabled the right of way application submitted by Western Irrigation & Rodney Anderson for additional information until next week’s meeting.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:16 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 Henry to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on September 20, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on real estate. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:19 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 application submitted by Trowers. They are consolidating two lots into one lot.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Bruns to approve the application by Parker and Kennedy Trower for Trower Administrative Subdivision located at 39245 E Bailey Rd in a TA-1 Transitional Agricultural District. The property is described as Tract A and Tract B in the SW ¼ of Section 4, Township 11 North, Range 26 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, NE. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Carla O’Dell, Lincoln County Highway Supt., presented the 2021 Annual Report.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2021 Annual Report submitted by Lincoln County Department of Roads. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-30 authorizing the Chairman to sign the 2021 County Annual Certification of Program Compliance to the NE Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to set October 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. to receive bids on the Sarben Guardrail Project. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to set October 18, 2021 at 10:10 A.M. to receive bids on motor grader blades for the Lincoln County Department of Roads. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 2021-31 to continue the Cash-In-Lieu option on group medical insurance at the amount of $400.00 per month. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to accept with regret the resignation of Bill Henry, Lincoln County Commissioner – District 3 effective September 30, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Henry abstained.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the special designated liquor permit submitted by Big Red Liquor for a wedding reception at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on October 23, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign the special designated liquor permit submitted by Big Red Liquor for a fundraiser at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on October 14, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
County Court Magistrate, Kerri Sides, appeared to discuss the office remodel request of Lincoln County Court Judges. They are requesting to have a wall moved back approximately 2 feet to add additional space to the recently updated Judges chambers. She does not have a current bid for the project.
Commissioner Hewgley commented that there advantages and disadvantages to both current offices spaces. A new judge has not been selected so they have no idea what office space the new judge would prefer.
Commissioner Woodruff questioned if the room for the assistant to the bailiff could possibly be incorporated rather than moving a wall 2 feet.
Sides commented that with the addition of the restroom in the earlier update it created a nice space for a Judge’s Chambers.
County Board will view the area for possible remodel and put it back on the agenda for next week’s meeting.
Lisa Burke, Executive Director of the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau, presented five informal bids for a new vehicle for her department as follows: 1) Remus Chevrolet – LT Traverse 2022 – $14,147 with trade; 2) Janssen Buick – SLT Acadia 2022 – $14,640 with trade; 3) Bill Summers – XLT Explorer 2022 – $19,769.00 with trade; 4) Remus Chevrolet – LS Traverse 2022 – $9,452.0 with trade; and 5) Bill Summers – EX-L Pilot 2022 – $21,174.00 with trade.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to accept the informal bid of Remus Chevrolet for a LT Traverse 2022 in the amount of $14,147 with trade for the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign the special designated liquor permit submitted by T’s Bar & Grill of Wallace NE for a wedding reception at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on October 16, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Recognition of Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Henry for his dedicated and loyal service to Lincoln County from January 8, 2015 to September 30, 2021.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
General:
AT&T se 171.52
Ameritas se 2236.80
B Aufdenkamp mi 110.88
Brouillette,Dugan se 5484.50
Capital Business rt 186.13
Cervelle Academic se 530.00
C Jackson reb 28.92
Clk Dist Crt se 1055.00
Comm Invtmt Serv rt 406.16
D Lott reb 84.10
DXP Sprctr eq 7952.20
Eakes su 311.78
FedEx se 9.50
GP Comm se 321.83
GP Urgent Care se 289.00
G Miller reb 17.04
HHS-Linc se 279.00
Hinton’s se 67.50
Jacks Unif se 118.89
Rudolph Law se 710.00
Madison Natl ins 407.92
Menards su 194.60
Mentzer Oil su 124.89
Midwest Conn pstg 52.38
D Morris se 75.00
ML&W se 6302.27
NACO reg 60.00
Norfolk Reg se 372.00
NP Hardware su 36.96
NWE se 26.69
P Heng Law se 6980.00
Poplar St CW se 65.75
Premier Toyota re 102.77
Quadient Lsg se 197.88
R Saner reb 86.33
Snells se 455.02
Staples su 409.87
S Maly se 210.00
T Stasser reb 8.00
T Volkmer mi 350.53
US Bank se 417.30
UNL mi 139.20
Verizon se 922.97
Wsh Time CW se 70.00
Roads:
AT&T se 52.10
Ameritas ins 975.32
Bomgaars su 217.96
City of NP su 17596.87
Ideal su 265.04
Madison Natl ins 70.74
Menards su 216.55
Mentzer Oil su 458.40
Lodging:
Ameritas ins 105.44
B Ady mi 167.62
C Baue mi 167.62
Condon Sgns su 120.00
Crnhskr Clng se 505.00
Destinations Intl se 2370.00
Ideal se 37.87
L Stengle mi 167.62
Madison Natl ins 7.20
M Hughes mi 167.62
Meyer Crtv su 65.00
Presto-X se 42.00
S Maly se 2483.33
Toxic Grphics se 79.31
V Brady grt 500.00
Self-Funded Ins
Frst Concord ins 3742.51
Inheritance Fund:
US Bnk eq 1719.58
Juvenile Fac:
Brouillette,Dugan se 651.35
Building Fund:
Hintons Lock se 73.50
Schemmer se 1140.00
T Hetherinton se 531.00
The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the September 27, 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 September 24, 2021; and was also emailed to the media on September 24, 2021.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, October 4, 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
