October 17, 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. Weems offered prayer. Bruns called the meeting to order at 9:20 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 Weems, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign FY 2023 Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Supplemental EB Grant Award for $57,572.00 & Special Conditions. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Planning Director, Judy Clark, appeared and gave a summary of the applications being presented. She stated that the agenda items had to be done in the following order. If the amendment is not approved, then the rezoning and subdivision cannot be acted on.
A public hearing was opened at 9:32 A.M. on an application for an amendment to the Lincoln County Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan from Agricultural Production to Residential Acreage on property located at 19898 W Wildlife Road and described as Tract A of Margaret Boyles’s Subdivision of part of Government Lot 2 of a part of the NW ¼ of Section 9, Township 14 North, Range 32 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Kent Swanson, the owner of the property, stated he wanted it separated for family relationships.
No other comments were received.
The public hearing was closed at 9:33 A.M.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve the application for an amendment to the Lincoln County Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan from Agricultural Production to Residential Acreage on property located at 19898 W Wildlife Road and described as Tract A of Margaret Boyles’s Subdivision of part of Government Lot 2 of a part of the NW ¼ of Section 9, Township 14 North, Range 32 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
A public hearing was opened at 9:35 A.M. on an application by Kent & Linda Swanson to rezone certain land from an A-1 Agricultural District to an R-1 Rural Estates Residential District on property located at 19898 W Wildlife Road and described as Tract A of Margaret Boyles’s Subdivision of part of Government Lot 2 of a part of the NW ¼ of Section 9, Township 14 North, Range 32 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska.
No comments were received.
The public hearing was closed at 9:36 A.M.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Wuehler to approve the application by Kent & Linda Swanson to rezone certain land from an A-1 Agricultural District to an R-1 Rural Estates Residential District on property located at 19898 W Wildlife Road and described as Tract A of Margaret Boyles’s Subdivision of part of Government Lot 2 of a part of the NW ¼ of Section 9, Township 14 North, Range 32 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Weems to approve the application by Kent & Linda Swanson for Margaret A. Boyle Administrative Subdivision on property located at 19898 W Wildlife Road and described as Tract A of Margaret Boyles’s Subdivision of part of Government Lot 2 of part of the NW ¼ of Section 9, Township 14 North, Range 32 W of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Jerry Fiest, former USDA wildlife specialist appeared to discuss the future of the USDA wildlife management contract.
Commissioner Weems asked Mr. Fiest to attend the meeting. There seems to be a lack of coordination from the USDA about changes that affected our county.
Fiest reported that he wants to see Lincoln County and Barry Johnson succeed. He does not believe that Lincoln County will see any changes. Most of his prior role was
administrative. Last year he requested more funding, and two counties (Dawson and Lincoln) did approve additional funding but other counties in this region did not. Therefore, the district was approximately $100,000 in the red, his job was abolished to balance the budget.
Commissioner Weems commented that once the contract with USDA is done, he feels that the county should consider all options.
Commissioner Bruns questioned who was administering the program now.
Fiest replied there is a state director in Lincoln.
The county board expressed gratitude to Jerry for his service.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on October 10, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Wuehler 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 Woodruff, seconded by Weems to receive and order filed the fee report submitted by the Register of Deeds for $28,069.32. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign a purchase agreement for property located at 103 – 111 North Dewey (former West Central District Health Department office) in the amount of $259,000.
Commissioner Weems was glad to see ARPA (SLFRF Funds) could be used for this purchase.
Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 10:23 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 as well as Deputy County Treasurer, Sheri Newton.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on October 10, 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.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by American National Red Cross and 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 Woodruff to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by Great Plains Health and 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 Weems to adopt Resolution No. 2022-29 setting the 2022 tax levies for all political subdivisions headquartered in Lincoln County. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 10:28 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Brandon Myers, Emergency Management Director, appeared with two quotes for the electrical portion of the courthouse generator project. The following quotes were received Platte Valley Electric – $120,727.00 and Hall’s Electric & Services – $47,416.20. He reported he had contacted four companies for proposals.
Commissioner Hewgley commented that he was skeptical about the pricing the last time Brandon had brought in a quote but after further research it appears to be in line with what is happening in the market.
Commissioner Woodruff asked when this work would be done.
Myers estimates the project will be done in April 2023.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Hewgley to accept the electrical proposal from Hall’s Electric & Services in the amount of $47,416.20 for the Courthouse generator project. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
There was discussion about using ARPA funds for this purchase. County Clerk, Rossell commented that this was put in the Building Fund budget as it was an ongoing project that had been exempt from the lid in the previous budget year. She will check with the accountant on how this will affect the budget if it is taken out of ARPA funds instead.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Wuehler to set November 14, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. to receive bids for a used wheel loader for Lincoln County Department of Roads. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to set November 7, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. to receive bids for a used motor grader with trade for Lincoln County Department of Roads. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Commission Hewgley asked Jason Schultz, Highway Supt., why they were asking to bid ½ ton pickup trucks rather than ¾ ton.
Commissioner Woodruff replied that it was for economics.
Schultz commented that they do not need ¾ ton trucks all the time for what they are working on. This will give them a mixture of ½ ton and ¾ ton pickups to use. They are planning to use an auction service to sell the old units rather than trading them.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Wuehler to set November 7, 2022, at 10:15 A.M. to receive bids for three new ½ ton 4-wheel drive 4 door pickup trucks for Lincoln County Department of Roads. 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. Motion carried.
General:
Aclrtd Rcvbls se 1237.50
Ace su 116.03
A Speichert se 790.00
Ambnc Cnslg Cntr se 1600.00
Andrsn Kln brwstr brdt se 2330.38
At-Scene se 24000.00
B Guenin se 263.25
B Barker Co su 62.88
B Boyer mi 25.00
Brlt Dgn Tshynski Blw se 8739.00
Cptl Bsns Sys se 10.51
Crqst At Prts su 27.54
DAS eq 184.60
Cntry Lnk se 351.41
Crvl Adcmc Cnsltg se 1825.00
C Farley mi/su 190.40
Chrtr Comm su 155.26
C Durham se 400.00
Cty of Np Sani se 30.05
Chgn Trnsfr Strg su 319.98
DAS se 396.00
D Lott reb 737.23
Dr Debs se 1750.00
Eakes se 1308.78
F Fair se 1040.00
Galls ex 505.79
Grt Tire su 28.15
C Minshull rt 3201.00
GP Hmcr Eq se 14.00
Hntns Lk Alarm se 174.50
Hmtwn Lsng cont 65.05
Idl Ln su 226.40
JCs At Wsh su 14.96
J Rudolph se 2610.00
J Orr mi 47.50
Jhnys Flrng se 1015.00
J Gosnell mi 11.39
J Roberts mi 5.63
K Florom se 1291.65
K Turnbull se 640.00
Knop se 430.00
Lin Cnty Frm Bur su 72.00
L Frederick mi 3.13
M McKeone se 3234.50
M Troshynski se 7012.50
Masa Glbl se 1087.50
Mnrds se 133.28
Mdwst Cnct se 200.72
Nweg Busi se 95.00
Np Hrdwr se 69.53
Nppd contr 10807.34
Np Tele se 3248.29
Nowstrn En se 3945.05
O’rly At Prts su 318.70
Orrs Drprs se 34.75
M Pederson se 2870.00
Ptny Bws Bnk se 1052.23
Plr Str Cr Wa se 63.25
Prdgy Sltns su 15171.35
Qdnt Fin se 1628.74
R Saner reb 46.68
Rr Donnelley su 168.47
Lc Shrf Pty Ca reb 12.40
Shrwn Wlms Co se 57.65
Shred It se 211.95
Snl Serv se 100.00
Stybrdg Ste ldgng 1283.52
Strcycle se 99.75
Maly Mrktng su 480.00
Smt Fd Srvc se 10996.56
T&S Rpr re 666.61
TO Haas su 25.00
Tysnkrp Elvtr agree 286.77
Ttl Serv Plns se 195.00
T Johnson mi 23.75
Us Bank su 8861.60
Usda Wldlf se 9822.57
Vrzn Wrls se 59.04
V Neidhardt reb 49.20
Wash Tm Crwsh se 87.00
W Troshynski se 4500.00
Wd & Atkn se 2337.00
Wex Bank su 392.28
911 Cstm se 1334.95
Roads:
AT&T se 49.03
Ace se 63.57
Blk Hls Engy se 45.68
Bg&s se 3800.00
Crl Inc su 13049.14
HiLn Cp su 1688.05
Hotsy se 318.47
Khlr Trlr Sls se 24.95
Masa Glbl se 512.50
Mppd se 73.94
Mntzr Oil su 709.50
Mdwst Elct Co se 90.90
Mlr Rep su 7.50
Np Hrdwr se 21.17
O’Reilly se 134.99
Paulsen su 8755.53
RDO se 383.37
Self-Funded Ins:
First Cncrd Bnfts Grp ins 6196.68
ARPA Fund:
Np Chmbr re 1.00
P&M Fund:
Mcrflm Img Sys se 45.00
Juvenile Fac:
M Jackson se 660.00
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the October 17, 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 October 14, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on October 14, 2022.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, October 24, 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
