November 15, 2021
North Platte, Nebraska
Micaela Wuehler was sworn in as Lincoln County Commissioner – District Three to fill the unexpired term of Bill Henry.
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, Kent Weems, Micaela Wuehler, Chris Bruns, Jerry Woodruff and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Hewgley 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 Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on November 8, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems abstained.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to receive and order filed the fee report submitted by the Register of Deeds. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
No action was taken on the resolution to authorize the closure of the Lincoln County Jail Bond account at FNBO.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with Level, LLC for granite pending completion of all documents by Level, LLC of their portion of the contract. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign Form 35K, the County Lottery Annual Report to be sent to the Nebraska Gaming Commission. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Wuehler abstained.
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 as well as Lincoln County Treasurer Alex Gurciullo.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on November 8, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems abstained.
Motion by Bruns, 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, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff 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, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to approve the notice of valuation changes numbered 2021-70 through 2021-72 as submitted by the County Assessor. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:33 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Lincoln County Planning Director, Judy Clark reported that the agenda item to discuss and consider an application by SWEG, LLC for Blakely 2nd Administrative Subdivision located at 1360 Fairway Avenue in an R-2 Urban Density Residential Area. The property is described as Lot 21, Prairie View Estates Subdivision in part of Section 33, Township 13 North, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, NE was not completely correct. The legal description was correct but the applicants are Michael & Alison Noffsinger, Avinash Pasam, and Indira Priya Toom not SWEG, LLC. Planning staff have no objection to the application.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to approve the application submitted by Michael & Alison Noffsinger, Avinash Pasam and Indira Priya Toom for property described as Lot 21, Prairie View Estates Subdivision in part of Section 33; Township 13 North; Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, NE. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to approve the 2021 Visitors Bureau Improvement Grant funding requests made by the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitor’s Bureau Advisory Board as follows: $600,000 – D & N Event Center; Tennis/Pickleball Courts – $12,500; and $5365 – Lincoln County Historical Museum.
Commissioner Bruns asked for clarification that the addition at D & N would provide adequate space for sporting events.
Commissioner Woodruff explained that funding will be released in increments to the D & N Event Center as the project progresses.
Upon roll call vote Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Commissioner Hewgley voted “aye” on two projects but abstained from the vote on D & N Event Center due to conflict of interest.
Deputy County Attorney, Tyler Volkmer, stated that he had put the agenda item on to discuss and consider publication of notice of funding and setting initial deadlines for receipt of applications for the State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Several board members had indicated they would like the process to proceed. The County Board has identified priorities for funding. The bill for possible infrastructure projects to be included is still in committee. A notice stating the County Board is accepting applications and that they will be available in the County Clerk’s Office would be the next step. An application form has been created by the Nebraska Association of County Officials.
Commissioner Hewgley questioned if there should be a deadline for applications. He suggested the ad hoc committee meet again to work on guidelines and forms.
Commissioner Woodruff suggested possible compensation, using SLFRF funds, to individuals that are taking on extra duties for the administration of these funds.
Commissioner Hewgley asked that the notice and publication be held off another week for the committee to bring back more concrete plans for the publication document.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.
Approve the following claims for payment. Motion carried.
General:
Adams Co Sheriff se 14.00
Advanced Med Img se 500.00
A Williard mi 42.00
Bear Commercial Floor Care agree 1,000.00
Brouillette, Dgn, Trshki se 8,480.20
As Central Svcs se 184.60
Central Ne Crmtn & Mort Svcs se 3,070.00
Centurylink se 582.10
C Durham se 1,330.00
C Shaw se 150.40
City of NP Sanitation se 28.00
Clerk of Dist Crt se 1,218.00
T Reimers, CVSOAN se/dues 220.00
D Lott reb 30.18
Dawson Co Sheriff se 18.59
Douglas Co Sheriff se 44.72
Eakes Ofc Sol su 1,890.95
Fastenal su 184.14
Freelance Crt Rptr se 309.50
FYR-TEK eq 3,859.84
Galls su 208.62
Ideal Linen Sply su 210.54
Rudolph Law se 490.00
J Orr mi 33.60
K Florom se 225.00
K Turnbull se 320.00
Knobel Refgrtn se 604.27
Lincoln Co Atty Petty Cash ldg 377.00
Menards su 198.10
Meyer Creative Prt & Dsgn su 851.80
Midwest Connect se 86.40
National Assoc of Counties se 726.00
Nebraska Assoc of Cty Officials se 3,667.36
Nebraska Auditor of Pub Accts se 20,481.45
Nebraska Notary Assoc se 154.00
Norfolk Lodge & Sts se 1,116.00
No Platte Telegraph se 1,810.16
No Platte Telegraph se 929.60
Northwestern Energy se 20.93
S Charleston se 190.00
Physicians Lab PC se 3,500.00
PIP Marketing su 329.52
R Schroeder se 800.00
Red Willow Co Sheriff se 19.18
Shred-It se 476.11
Staybridge Suites ldg 179.98
T & S Repair eq 1,150.00
US Bank se 4,611.52
Univ of Neb- Lincoln County mi 110.07
Verizon se 242.38
Wood & Aitken se 10,051.95
Roads:
Anderson & Sons se 279.79
Black Hills Energy se 87.52
City of No Platte su 28,787.25
Croell, Inc su 48,799.44
Dawson Pub Pwr Dist se 213.21
Garrett su 2,529.45
Ideal Linen su 236.67
Inland Truck Parts se 72.75
Menards su 36.99
Mentzer Oil su 5,364.24
Midwest Elec Corp se 142.65
Miller Repair su 57.32
Murphy Tractor re 4,531.28
Murphy’s Auto eq 25,500.00
NMC re 4,393.05
No Platte Do It Center su 44.87
No Platte Telegraph se 70.28
Paulsen Inc su 11,032.32
Schaben Sanitation se 123.71
Titan Machinery se 5.25
WPCI su 161.25
Lodging:
Affordable Storage rt 99.00
Allo Communications se 371.03
Culligan su 113.18
Eakes Ofc Plus su 555.61
Hintons Lock & Alarm su 2,825.50
Ideal Linen Sply su 102.02
Integrated su 241.50
KS Plus rt 3,500.00
Link Media Outdoor se 300.00
No Platte Telegraph su 17.88
Northwestern Energy se 37.51
Omaha Publication se 4,225.00
Probitas Promotions se 2,323.00
Sowders se 75.00
STR, Inc se 2,200.00
US Bank se 10,961.61
U.S Cellular se 321.78
Lodging Imp Fund:
No Platte Comm Playhouse se 6,550.00
Juvenile Fac:
Brouillette, Dgn, Trshki se 200.00
Building Fund:
T Wentz se 500.00
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 11:06 A.M.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened at 12:00 P.M.
Met with elected officials and department heads.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the November 15, 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 November 12, 2021; and was also emailed to the media on November 12, 2021.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, November 22, 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
