November 14, 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 is 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 November 7, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Weems 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 Wuehler to receive and order filed the fee report submitted by the County Clerk for $950.62. 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 is posted for public review and the county board will comply with the open meeting requirements.
County Assessor, Julie Stenger appeared along with Sheri Newton, Deputy County Treasurer.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on November 7, 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 the Salvation Army 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 First Church of the Nazarene and 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 Region II Human Services and recommended for approval 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 9:20 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Public hearing was opened at 9:31 A.M. to consider action on an application by Dawn Jessup for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a special events venue in a TA-1 Transitional Agricultural District on property located at 17863 E State Farm Road and described as Lot 1 Mildred Administrative Subdivision of part of Government Lot 6 in the Fort McPherson Reservation in Section 6, Township 12 North, Range 28 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Planning Director, Judy Clark, gave a summary from the Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission had no objections to the application with the following conditions attached: 1) a fence be constructed around the entire perimeter with the exception of the driveway; 2) remove the lean-to and trees for parking; 3) cannot have a bathroom or kitchen without addressing septic issue and addressing the Planning Commission board; and 4) occupancy cannot exceed approved parking.
Commissioner Woodruff questioned the septic concerns and asked if there were more details about the fence.
Clark replied that the applicant plans to use port-a-potties. This site is one lot that sites in the middle of row crops. The fence was required to decrease liability for both property owners. The Planning Commission had no specifications about what type of fence.
Commissioner Woodruff then asked if future special designated liquor permits had been discussed.
Clark responded that this had not been discussed at the planning level.
Dawn Jessup, the applicant, reported that she wants to make this property into a wedding venue and the house on the property an Air B & B.
Bruce Dodson, representing the adjoining landowner, reported that they were opposed to the project originally due to concerns about trespassing and hazards. They will not oppose the project if they are contained by a fence. He will discuss with the applicant about a commercial business policy to address liabilities since there will be no resident manager on site to view the actions of the guests.
Commissioners again discussed concerns about what type of fence would be installed and liability issues.
Jessup stated she plans to put up a 4 ft. or 6 ft. chain link fence around the perimeter.
The public hearing was closed at 9:49 A.M.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve the application by Dawn Jessup for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a special events venue in a TA-1 Transitional Agricultural District on property located at 17863 E State Farm Road and described as Lot 1 Mildred Administrative Subdivision of part of Government Lot 6 in the Fort McPherson Reservation in Section 6, Township 12 North, Range 28 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska as recommended by the Lincoln County Planning Commission, and all elements of the application are complied with and with the following conditions: 1) a fence be constructed around the entire perimeter with the exception of the driveway; 2) remove the lean-to and trees for parking; 3) cannot have a bathroom or kitchen without addressing septic issue and addressing the Planning Commission board; and 4) occupancy cannot exceed approved parking. Based on the following factual findings, to wit: 1) The application complies with current Lincoln County Zoning Regulations; 2) The application complies with current Lincoln County Subdivision Regulations; and 3) The application is in conformance with the current Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan and Lincoln County Zoning Map. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Jason Schultz, Lincoln County Highway Supt., appeared to discuss the acceptance of a bid for three new ½ ton 4-wheel drive 4 -door pickup trucks for the Lincoln County Department of Roads. He said the pickup trucks bid by Janssen Chrysler were SSV’s geared toward law enforcement and not toward the use of the road department. He researched utilizing one of the State of Nebraska contracts for bids. Anderson Ford of Lincoln has 2023 Ford F-150’s that will be available at a price of $50,795 per truck or a total of $152,385 for the three units. Availability is a big issue right now with vehicles.
Commissioner Wuehler asked where this price fit into the department budget.
Schultz stated that it would still be under our current budget.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Wuehler to reject the previous bid from Janssen Chrysler Dodge for $118,482 as the SSV’s did not meet the specifications. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Wuehler to authorize the Lincoln County Highway Supt. to accept the state bid procedure to purchase 3 new ½ ton 4-wheel drive 4-door pickup trucks (Ford F-150’s) from Anderson Ford of Lincoln in the amount of $152,385. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The following bids were received for a used wheel loader for Lincoln County Department of Roads: Murphy Tractor – $164,000; NMC – Option 1 – $165,000, Option 2 – $160,000.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Hewgley to accept the bid of Murphy Tractor in the amount of $164,000 for a 2018 Deere 624K with 4868 hours with limited warranty. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to set December 5, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. to accept bids for four pickup trucks for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office with their specifications. 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:
Ace su 128.83
Als Lk & Sf se 294.04
Andrsn Brwstr Brndt se 2575.00
B Gillett se 700.00
B Brkr Co su 805.60
B Boyer remb 25.00
Cntrl Rest Prod su 40.72
Chrtr Comm se 155.26
C Durham se 390.00
Cndn Sgns se 250.00
Clgn re 37.60
Dwsn Co Shrf se 75.30
Dxp Entr remb 2999.89
Eakes su 414.82
Fair Law Ofc se 4765.00
Galls su 126.19
Hzn Sprnklr se 170.00
Hmtwn Lsng ex 65.05
Idl Ln se 226.40
J Gosnell remb 11.39
J Roberts remb 5.63
K Florom se 175.00
K Turnbull se 2610.00
Lwmns At Rep re 126.16
L Frederick remb 3.13
Mnrds su 257.70
Mcrflm Imng Sys ex 470.00
Md Amrca Res su 453.28
Np Plc Dept cont 15760.00
Np Tlgrph adv 44.21
Nrth Wstrn Energy se 3759.37
O Reilly su 8.18
M Pederson se 2170.00
Pplr St Cr Wa se 53.50
Prdgy Sltns su 16140.42
Schbn Sani se 430.48
Shrfs Fee Act fee 974.75
Smt Fd Serv ex 8871.26
Trnsun Rsk Alt se 125.00
US Bank rep 509.27
Wash Tm Crwsh se 75.77
Wex Bank su 7019.66
Roads:
Akrs rep 76.35
Blk Hls Eng se 429.46
City of Np fuel 79923.40
Crnhskr Inter Trk eq re 283.78
DPPD se 212.14
Envirtch Serv se 444.73
Garrett eq re 3352.65
Gthnbrg Tr Se eq re 115.00
Idl Ln su 264.33
Ja Trfc Pro su 1100.00
Lrys Gls re 261.85
Lvl se 12846.74
MPPD se 77.09
Mntzr Oil su 263.20
Mdlnds Ocptnl Med med 95.00
Mdwst Elctrc Co se 173.50
Mrphy Trctr Eq re 3023.43
NSG su 876.00
Ne Trk Cntr eq re 1004.99
Nmc eq re 17864.10
O Reilly re 590.33
Pls Prta Pty su 305.00
Plsn se 2997.43
Rdo re 833.04
Rs Hydrlc re 210.90
Schbn Sani se 157.78
Vlg of Hrshy se 129.44
P&M Fund:
Mcrflm Imng Sys se 45.00
The meeting was adjourned at 10:53 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the November 14, 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 November 10, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on November 10, 2022.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, November 21, 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
