October 11, 2021

North Platte, Nebraska

 

Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, Kent Weems, Chris Bruns, Jerry Woodruff and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell.  Woodruff 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 Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on October 4, 2021.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to receive and order filed fee reports submitted by County Sheriff, Clerk of District Court, Register of Deeds and County Clerk.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to appoint Bill Henry as the Lincoln County representative for Sandhills RC & D.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign the special designated liquor application submitted by Callaway Market LLC for a reception at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Ag Building on October 30, 2021.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the special designated liquor application submitted by GL Concepts dba Good Life on the Bricks for a reception at Harbor Lights on October 30, 2021.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 with Maximus concerning indirect costs for child support enforcement. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign the right of way application submitted by Dawson Public Power District.

 

Commissioner Hewgley questioned if the county had any liability if we allow a power line in the county right-of-way.

 

Aaron Edwards from DPPD responded that the power district has power lines in right-of-ways in this county as well as other counties.

 

Upon roll call Hewgley, Weems, Bruns 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 Weems announced the Open Meeting Act with amendments is posted for public review and the county board will comply with the open meeting requirements.

 

Deputy County Assessor, Pat Collins appeared.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on October 4, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

No certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor.

 

Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-33 setting the 2021 tax levies for all political subdivisions headquartered in Lincoln County.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:27 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.

 

Public hearing was opened at 9:30 A.M. regarding the application of Old Depot Vineyard and Winery, 33651 E Banner Road, Brady, NE for a Class K catering license.

 

Jeff Miller appeared to represent the winery.  They feel the catering license will give them opportunity to have more flexibility for tastings off site, marketing and they would be able to hold more events.

 

The public hearing was closed at 9:34 A.M.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to recommend to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission favorable comment for the Class K application submitted by Old Depot Vineyard and Winery.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to set November 1, 2021 at 10:20 A.M. to accept bids for a pickup truck for Region 51 Emergency Management.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

County Treasurer, Alex Gurciullo, appeared to present a summary concerning her request to close four Lincoln County bank accounts and to open one new account.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 2021-34 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Union Bank & Trust per recommendation of the County Treasurer.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-35 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Nebraska Public Agency Investment Trust per recommendation of the County Treasurer.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-36 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Flatwater Bank per recommendation of the County Treasurer.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 2021-37 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Hershey State Bank per recommendation of the County Treasurer.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems and Bruns voted “aye”.    Woodruff voted “nay”. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-38 to open accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Western Nebraska Bank per recommendation of the County Treasurer.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Commissioner Bruns reported that he had talked with the City of North Platte concerning the questions about the network service, emergency management and maintenance of roads agreements.

 

There are two full time employees that work for the county in network services so the language in the contract was correct.

 

Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for Network Services ending September 30, 2023.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Bruns stated that after looking at the office space provided by the city and time spent working with the other two counties in the region, it appears to be a fair split.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for Emergency Management Services from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Commissioner Bruns commented that after looking at the maps for the South Buffalo Bill road maintenance, it appears this area was not annexed by the city.

 

Commissioner Hewgley questioned why the city would pave a county road.

 

The interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for maintenance of roads in the County’s jurisdiction was tabled for additional research.

 

Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.

 

Approved the following claims as presented for payment:

General:

ACE                                                    su                         409.10

Agri Cmptr                                         eq                       2463.95

Allo                                                     se                       1968.70

Al’s Lock                                            su                              9.08

A Coleburn                                       se                         156.75

A Speichert                                       se                       1080.00

Bear Comm Flr                                 se                       1263.00

Browns                                              su                         215.00

Buffalo Cnty                                      se                              2.25

Cptl Bsns                                           agr                        384.29

Capital One                                       su                         372.84

Cash-Wa                                           su                         218.46

Cntrl NE Crmtn                                 se                       1619.50

Cervelle Aca                                     se                         653.72

Charter Comm                                  se                         295.30

C Durham                                         se                       3410.00

C Shaw                                              se                       7988.63

Cty NP                                               su                         111.23

Colfer,Wood                                      se                       6948.14

Custer Cnty                                       se                           18.50

Dawson Cnty Sheriff                       se                           23.90

Dr Debs                                             se                       1500.00

Eakes                                                 su                         551.51

Elletts Auto                                        se                         159.90

Fair Law                                             se                       4960.00

Galls                                                   su                         152.39

GP Hmcr                                            se                           14.00

Hintons Lock                                     se                         153.00

Hmtwn Lsg                                        rt                           528.64

Rudolph Law                                    se                         855.00

J Orr                                                    mi                           34.72

K Florom                                            se                         400.00

K Turnbull                                         se                         240.00

Lancaster Cnty                                 se                           19.77

LC Attny/PC                                      reb                        184.07

LC Crt                                                 se                       4022.54

Linc Jrnl Star                                     adv                         77.12

Malcom, Nelsen                               se                       3784.40

M McKeone PC                                se                       5218.62

Menards                                            su                         490.20

Mentzers                                            su                         357.92

Mid-Plains                                         se                         300.00

Midwst Conn                                    pstg                        31.51

MI6 Pizza                                          su                           73.98

Monument Inn                                  ldg                          93.00

NACO                                                reg                          60.00

NE Inst FS                                         se                       2000.00

NE Public Health                             se                           40.50

NE Weed Ctl                                     reg                        120.00

N Fisher                                             mi                         109.76

NP Bulletin                                        sub                         72.00

NP Hardware                                    su                           38.34

NP Police                                          cont                 10441.87

NP Telegraph                                   adv                     3068.35

NWE                                                   se                           11.49

Office Depot                                      su                           93.38

P Hicks                                              reb                          26.95

P Heng Law                                      se                         110.00

Pederson Law                                  se                       4200.00

Pell Rprtg                                           se                         217.84

People                                               su                           39.00

Prodigy Sol.                                      se                     17701.19

R Rossell                                           mi                         109.76

Region HS                                        se                     11642.02

Region II                                            se                     17963.00

R Simpson                                        se                         352.60

Cnty Shrf fees                                   se                       3592.80

Sftware Unl                                       se                         264.00

Summit Fd                                         cont                    5043.04

T Heessel                                          mi                         109.76

Home Depot                                      su                         828.30

Title Sevs                                          se                         165.00

Transun Rick                                    cont                      125.00

UNL                                                    rtmi                       853.72

Verizon                                              se                         243.10

Wex Bnk                                            su                       6151.24

 

Roads:

ACE                                                    su                           44.99

ACE Irrg                                             su                     32209.46

Allo                                                     se                         154.48

Anderson Sons                                su                           23.99

Blk Hls Enrgy                                    se                           57.39

Carquest                                            re                        2351.76

Contech Eng                                    eq                    58779.99

DPPD                                                 se                         228.52

DMC Wear Prts                                su                       3570.00

Fastenal                                            re                            60.39

Garrett                                                re                        5002.99

Hershey Coop Tele                          se                           76.91

Home Lmbr                                       su                           31.56

Ideal                                                   se                         236.67

Kelly Su                                             re                            90.09

Mentzer                                              su                           80.50

Miller Repr                                         re                            24.73

Murphy Trctr                                      re                        2684.32

NE Trk Ctr                                         re                          991.40

O’Reilly                                              re                          149.83

Paulsen Inc.                                      eq                1768811.19

Schaben                                            se                         123.71

Suth Frm/Auto                                  re                          274.09

Troyer                                                 re                            57.68

V of Hershey                                     se                         125.17

V of Maxwell                                     se                           73.00

V of Wallace                                     se                           25.50

 

Buy Back Fund:

Miller & Assoc                                   se                       1500.00

 

Lodging:

Allo                                                     se                         375.57

B Richman                                        se                           50.00

Buffalo Bill St Hist                            se                           50.00

Chas NP Plmbg                               se                         145.00

CTM Media                                       se                       5500.00

Dusty Trails                                       se                         500.00

Eakes                                                 su                           72.05

Gldn Spk Twr                                    grt                      4596.00

Hampton Inn                                     se                       1068.00

Hangries                                            se                         216.20

Heritage                                             se                         350.00

Ideal                                                   su                           78.09

KIIT                                                     adv                         36.00

Kimball Treas                                    se                       1500.00

KNPL                                                 adv                         45.00

KS Plus                                             rt                         3500.00

Lamar Co                                          rt                           600.00

LC Hist Mus                                      se                         202.00

Link Media                                         rt                           300.00

Moreland Entrp                                 re                            98.60

ML&W                                                se                         586.61

NE Amtr Bxg                                     se                       3085.54

NEland Days                                    ex                         124.74

NP Chmbr                                         se                           50.00

NP PowWow                                    grnt                      875.00

NP Telegraph                                   sub                       149.76

NWE                                                   se                           22.98

RA Prod                                             se                         500.00

R Windham                                       su                         250.00

S Geisler                                            mi                           23.52

Sandhills Wtr                                    su                         284.32

S Maly Mrktg                                     se                         240.00

Toxic Grph                                        se                         194.73

US Bank                                            su                     12165.01

US Cellular                                       se                         322.18

Whitetail                                            se                         150.00

Wex Bank                                         se                         262.76

 

Improvement Fund:

LC Histrcl Mus                                  grnt                  14863.00

 

P & M Fund:

Eakes                                                 su                         716.78

MIS                                                     se                           45.00

 

Self-Funded Ins

First Concord                                    ins                      1386.71

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 A.M.

 

Advance notice and the agenda for the October 11, 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 October 8, 2021; and was also emailed to the media on October 8, 2021.

 

The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, October 18, 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