September 26, 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.  Hewgley offered prayer. Bruns called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.

 

Chairman Bruns 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 Wuehler to approve the minutes of Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 19, 2022, with the correction that Commissioners Woodruff and Weems were appointed to the Prairie Dog Management Committee not Commissioner Wuehler.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Weems, seconded by Hewgley to place on file the treasurer’s receipts.  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 right-of-way permit submitted by Custer Public Power District.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Wuehler to receive and order filed the fee report submitted by the County Sheriff for $28,679.50.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign Donation of Temporary Construction Easement with Gary Trego which corrects the legal description for the Sutherland North bridge project.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Weems to adopt Resolution No. 2022-23 directing the County Attorney to foreclosure and sell “A” tax sale certificates.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Weems to accept the resignation of Paul Cooper as Veterans Service Officer effective September 30, 2022, with gratitude.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Deputy County Attorney, Tyler Volkmer, reported that the Ag Society is requesting a letter from the county to pursue grant funds.

 

Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter stating that the county is aware that the Lincoln County Ag Society is raising funds to erect a building on property owned or controlled by Lincoln County.  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 a software license agreement for a digital evidence management system with iCrimeFighter Enterprise for the County Attorney’s office.

 

Commissioners asked that it be a noted that this is a mandate by the judicial system.

Motion carried.

 

Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:17 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened.

 

Chairman Bruns 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 Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on September 19, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

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

 

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:18 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for maintenance of roads by the county in the city jurisdiction.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for maintenance of roads by the city in the county jurisdiction.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Sheriff Kramer and North Platte Police Chief Steve Reeves were present to discuss the dispatch services agreement.

 

Reeves reported the dollar amount increased due to a 20% adjustment in wages and cost of benefits.  The county pays for two dispatchers.

 

Kramer asked if the county was 20% behind since we have had increases in the agreement in prior years.

 

Reeves replied that the contract has always been increased by the amount the city pays.

 

Commissioner Bruns inquired about the upgrade fee and if the county has been paying that fee.

 

Reeves stated yes.

 

Commissioner Hewgley questioned if the city was still using a specific software.

 

Reeves told board members that this software company was purchased, and they quit supplying services.  The city now uses Motorola Flex.

 

Commissioner Bruns wondered if the city could ensure reliability with dispatch so there is no interruption in service.

 

Reeves responded there was instances where the generator failed, the transfer switch failed, and the battery backup died.  They are working on a temporary back up system while waiting for the permanent back up unit.  The 911 Center is spread thin right now but with the anticipated future growth they are looking at conducting a study.

 

The interlocal agreement for dispatch services by the city for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was tabled for further negotiations and discussion.

 

Sheriff Kramer stated the purpose of the mutual aid agreement is for manpower shortages which allows the North Platte Police Dept. to leave city boundaries and assist the Sheriff’s office when needed such as officer involved shootings.  It is professionalism from their agency to ours.

 

Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for the provision of law enforcement mutual aid and grant       authority to the North Platte Police Department to operate outside the jurisdiction of the City of North Platte in certain circumstances.  Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”.  Nays, none.

 

Lincoln County Employee Recognition – Jennifer Lydic – Lincoln County Road Dept – 5 years.

 

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

 

Approved the following claims as presented for payment:

General:

AJ Sht Mtl                                          se                       1889.00

AT&T Mblty                                       cont                    2140.43

Adms & Swnsns                              se                       1579.95

Andrsn & Sns                                   su                           43.46

  1. Gillett se 380.00

Brlt Dgn Trsh Blw                             se                         318.07

  1. Bazata se 5440.00
  2. Jacobson re/mi 308.13

City of Np                                          agree                 3810.00

Cptl Bsns Sys                                   se                         638.03

Cash Wa                                            se                         275.60

Crvl Acdmc Cons                             se                         754.74

C Shaw                                              se                       7195.37

C Bruns                                             mi                         125.00

Cmft Sts Ea Lncln                           ldg                        188.00

Cmrcl Invstmt                                    rt                           375.00

Cmnty Cncts                                     grant                  4772.45

Cvsoan Trsr                                       se                           60.00

Das                                                     cont                      997.66

Dfns Tech                                          se                         995.00

Dr Debs                                             se                         200.00

Dndy Cnty Trsr                                  se                         495.42

Eakes                                                 se                       1299.27

Elctn Sys Sftwr                                 su                         324.74

Elts Atmtv                                          se                           75.60

Gls Llc                                                su                       1004.51

Grt Plns Comm                                 se                         324.59

Lncln Reg Cntr                                 se                         489.00

Htchk Cnty Trsr                                 se                         375.32

Jacks Unfrm                                      ex                         613.48

J Fisher                                              reb                          55.00

J Rudolph                                         se                       1160.00

J Reid Assoc                                     se                         600.00

Kly Sply                                             se                           86.49

K Weems                                           reb                        208.06

Knbl Refrig                                        re                          606.57

Mdsn Ntnl Lf                                     ins                        333.14

M Haines                                           se                         243.00

Mnrds                                                 se                         151.45

Mntzr Ol co                                        se                         173.52

  1. Wuehler mi 125.00

Mdwst Cnct                                       se                           54.52

Mlw                                                     se                           72.13

Ne Lw Enfrcmt                                  se                           29.25

Ne Wd Cntrl Assoc                          dues                     200.00

Nrflk Reg Cntr                                   se                         465.00

Qdnt Fnc usa                                    pstg                      599.88

Shrwn Wlms                                     su                           67.01

Shred It                                              su                         360.06

Stpls Crdt Pln                                   su                           45.94

S Elmshaeuser                                se                           50.00

Smt Fd Srvs                                      se                       5434.64

Hm Dpt Pro                                       su                       1510.24

Hm Dpt Crdt Se                                Eq                           94.91

US Bank                                            su                         184.27

UNL                                                    mi                         216.24

Vro Wrls                                             se                         186.22

Wd & Atkn                                         se                       7867.20

Vrzn Wrls                                           su                           70.00

Wstfld Pharm                                    se                       4883.83

 

Roads:

At&t                                                     se                           48.96

Mntzr Ol                                             su                       4075.22

Lvl                                                       se                       9895.98

Mdsn Ntnl Lf                                     ins                           55.58

Mnrds                                                 su                         103.78

Pre Mrt                                               se                           12.44

Shelco                                               re                        2400.00

 

Self-Funded Ins:

First Cncrd Bnfts Grp                       se                              9.45

 

P&M Fund:

Salina Blue                                       se                       9695.00

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 A.M.

 

Advance notice and the agenda for the September 26, 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 September 23, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on September 23, 2022.

 

The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, October 3, 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