March 21, 2022
North Platte, Nebraska
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. Bruns offered prayer. Bruns called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Bruns announced the Open Meeting Act with amendments are posted for public review and the county board will comply with the open meeting requirements.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on March 14, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley 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 Weems, seconded by Wuehler to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2022-2024 county lottery license renewal application form. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Weems to receive and order filed the fee reports submitted by County Sheriff for $5043.35 and Clerk of District Court for $5,811.52. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:15 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened.
Chairman Bruns announced the Open Meeting Act with amendments are posted for public review and the county board will comply with the open meeting requirements.
County Assessor, Julie Stenger appeared along with County Treasurer, Alex Gurciullo.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Wuehler to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on March 14, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on personal property. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by North Platte Baptist Church as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Weems to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by North Platte Catholic Schools as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Wuehler 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 Woodruff, seconded by Weems 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, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to deny the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted Berean Fundamental Church due to incomplete information as recommended for disapproval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:29 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
The item for additional funding for the Midwest Nebraska Problem Solving Court (Drug Court) for defense counsel was tabled.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Wuehler to approve the appointment of Bradly Nelson to the Veterans Service Committee to fill the vacancy that will end June 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Mick Margritz of Hershey appeared to discuss a drainage issue. The Village of Hershey has a drainage issue and they want to make sure the water would not be restricted on his property. He reported it has to go through a county ditch for 200 to 300 yards to get to the drainage district ditch. The weeds need to be mowed and the ditch opened up.
Commissioner Weems stated that we could also work with the Noxious Weed Supt. for vegetation control in this area.
County Board will coordinate with the Highway Supt. and Noxious Weed Supt. on this issue.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Wuehler to go into closed session at 10:18 A.M. to discuss strategy with respect to real estate purchase. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Chairman Bruns restated the motion for the closed session.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to go into open session at 10:29 A.M. . Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads or their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
General:
AT&T se 171.36
Acme Pintng se 194.01
Adms & Swnsns se 5724.54
Bb Brkr Cmpny se 833.84
Brulltt Dgn Trshnsk se 6543.91
Brwn’s Shoe Fit ex 127.50
Cndl Ste Krny ldg 503.30
Cptl Bsnss sltns rt 109.91
Cntrl fnc se 388.90
Cnry Lnk se 351.02
Chryl Orr reb 28.96
Chva Shw se 111.20
Cty NP pblc Svc Dptmnt se 1100.00
Cst to cst cmptr Prdcts su 270.00
Clfr Wd lyns Wd se 1888.12
DAS Stt Accntng se 395.82
Eks Off su 3175.06
Elzbth Prscro Reb 21.42
FHP se 215.00
FNBO se 25.00
Fyr-Tek se 118.75
Grrtt Trs su 566.28
Grdn Ptrsn rt 8790.00
HHS Lncln se 159.00
Idl lnn Spply su 211.55
Jck;s Unfrms & equp ex 132.89
Jsn Rdlph Lw se 1195.00
Knbl Rfrgrtn se 110.00
Mrk R Mckn Lw se 3234.50
Mnrds su 470.08
Myr Crtv su 2647.75
Mdwst Crd & ID Sltns se 750.00
Mdwst cnnt se 155.00
Mncpl Lght & wtr se 555.39
Myk Mllr reb 18.34
Nrflk Rgnl Cntr se 420.00
NP Anml Shltr se 64.00
O’rlly At Prts su 67.57
Odn Clnal Chpl se 1250.00
Pm Rchrt reb 36.34
Ptny Bws Glbl Fnncal Srv se 1031.61
Pplr St Cr Wsh se 3.25
Qudnt Lsing USA se 395.76
Rbcc Schrdr se 1000.00
Rgn 26 reg 70.00
RR Dnnlly su 65.91
Shny Clng reb 10.40
Snll Srv se 551.78
Stpls Crdt dpt su 817.20
Smmt Fd Srv se 4928.93
US Bnk se 1335.40
NE Extnsn rt 1200.00
Vrzn su 95.90
Wx Bnk su 796.46
Zns LL se 1613.65
911 cstm eq 902.20
County Rd:
AT&T se 50.07
Crll Inc su 184.93
Lvl LLC su 10260.00
Lncln Cnty wd cntrl su 1925.00
Mcck Pblc Pwr Dst se 174.72
Mnrds su 81.03
Mchl Tdd & Cmpny se 1663.43
NACO reg 35.00
NSG su 8139.09
Pl’s Prt Ptty’s su 305.00
Rckmnt se 125.58
RS Hydrlc Sltns se 601.54
Ttn Mchnry se 174.81
US Bnk su 22.00
Self-Funded Ins:
First Concord ins 5819.44
KENO:
NE Dept Revenue se 100.00
Juvenile Fac:
Brouillette, Dugan se 890.00
The meeting was adjourned at 10:49 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the March 21, 2022 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 March 17, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on March 17, 2022.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, March 28, 2022 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
