November 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. Weems 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 regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on November 14, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, 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 Wuehler, seconded by Weems to receive and order filed the fee reports submitted by the County Sheriff in the amounts of $4066.19 and $22,333.75. 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 Memorandum of Lease and Option agreement with North Platte Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Corporation, Inc. (Greenbrier property). Legal counsel states there is no issue with reaffirmation of the agreement. 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.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on November 14, 2022. 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 the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on real property. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:17 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to set December 12, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. to accept bids for motor grader blades for Lincoln County Department of Roads. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Chief Deputy, Rolly Kramer, reported they would like approval to purchase a passenger van for the Lincoln County Detention Center. These specialized units cannot be purchased through a local vendor. It is a non-competitive, specialized item. There is a unit on GovDeals for a total purchase price of $43,680 that would fit their needs perfectly.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Woodruff to approve the purchase of a passenger van for the Lincoln County Detention Center in the amount of $43,680 from GovDeals. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Community Connections Executive Director, Jayna Schaaf and Brandi Buscher from North Platte Public Schools appeared to explain the grant application. The age limit on this grant is now K-12 which allows use of these funds in the grade schools for behavioral and truancy issues. The age limit on the previous grant was ages 11-18.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Wuehler to authorize the Chairman to sign FY 2023 Second Opportunity Supplemental Community -Based Juvenile Services Enhancement (EB) grant. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Discussed hiring an architect for 103-111 N Dewey renovation.
Lee Davies, architect, appeared to present a proposal for his services in the amount of $24,000 which would include mechanical, ventilation and electrical. He has already done some preliminary work for the county since the building was purchased. He presented several options detailing the renovations being considered which are: flooring, carpet & tile; painting walls and ceilings; demolition of a few walls; new lighting throughout; ADA toilet(s); changing doors; and renovation of the existing toilet.
Commissioner Weems asked if the county hired him to do the preliminary work.
Davies reported there was nothing official.
Commissioner Weems stated it was his understanding that Davies was just consulting and did not realize that hiring an architect was being considered at this point.
Commissioner Hewgley suggested the county get estimates for painting and find out how much work is needed on the lights and flooring first.
Commissioner Wuehler reported that this information was needed before the county even purchased the building. There are two different plans for review. She was told the next step was to hire an architect.
Commissioner Hewgley asked if it would be appropriate for the Building & Grounds committee to submit information to the County Board to decide on the scope of the work to be done to the building.
Deputy County Attorney, Tyler Volkmer, commented that this would be a professional service and would not have to be bid. By state statute we need to have an engineer or architect on this project due to the dollar limit.
Commissioner Weems asked Commissioner Hewgley if he felt the architect fee was a reasonable rate.
Commissioner Hewgley responded in the affirmative.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to hire Lee Davies Architecture in the amount of $24,000 for the renovation to 103-111 North Dewey Street property.
Commissioner Hewgley questioned if the bid documents could be ready in an expedited time frame.
Davies replied yes.
Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Commissioner Wuehler discussed the two options for the budget for the 103-111 N Dewey Restoration Project. The renovation cost ranging from $28.77 per square foot to $40.59 per square foot. She had discussed with the building and grounds department about being part of the renovation project. She suggests the county hire a contractor and that the building and grounds department is willing to help where they can reduce costs.
Davies reported that demolition will be removing the flooring and the area for the ADA restroom(s).
Commissioner Hewgley suggested keeping the demo work and painting out of the bid as well as considering the extent of the new lighting.
Commissioner Wuehler stated that research indicates that the new lighting should be completed prior to the move. The new LED lighting would save money on utilities. This project is a conservative renovation with the money coming from the ARPA funds.
Davies recommended leaving the painting in the bid.
Building and Grounds supervisor, Jeff Higgins, told board members that his crew could tear up carpet and help demo but he is unsure of how much painting they would be able to get done.
The Building and Grounds Committee will work to fine tune a budget for the renovations.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads, or their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
General:
AT&T se 483.33
Agri Comp se 5655.43
A Speichert se 710.00
B Barker Co su 682.86
B Mers ldg 1293.83
B Roggow mi 15.00
Brlltt,Dgn,Trosh se 10900.00
Cpt Bus Sys cont 699.88
CntryLnk se 934.54
Cervelle se 800.00
C Boden mi 120.00
Charter se 109.98
Shaw Law se 743.00
C Minshull rt 3201.00
Cohagen se 2500.00
E Wood se 1283.07
Comm Conn se 7126.17
Suth Courier adv 486.00
DAS cont 813.06
Dell eq 388.00
Dundy Co reb 1407.06
Eakes su 1505.41
ECCA Ctl se 50.00
Galls su 103.69
GP Comm se 313.66
GP HmCr su 14.00
Hmptn Inn ldg 94.00
Hitchcock Co reb 1407.08
Rudolph Law se 2795.00
J Clark mi 133.13
Justice Wrks se 200.00
K Townsend reb 50.56
K Florom se 275.00
Knobel Ref re 3861.00
GovDeals eq 43680.00
Mdisn Lf ins 205.73
Mdsn Lf ins 65.83
Mnrds su 460.73
Meyer Cr su 20.24
Mdwst Conn pstg 77.39
M Moorhead mi 25.00
ML&W se 289.64
NACO reg 300.00
NP Bltn adv 250.00
NP Hrdwr re 14.79
NP Tlgrph adv 85.32
Ptny Bws psg 15000.00
Prs Wndws se 2400.00
R Rayburn mi 101.25
Rsnbrg Ins se 70.00
RR Dnnlly su 51.66
Snells re 734.77
Staples su 691.24
S Elmshsr se 80.00
Summitt se 11433.83
TO Haas re 25.00
T White reb 203.61
US Bnk ex 9519.62
Vrzn se 59.04
V Hervey se 1190.00
Wstfld Pharm su 3759.51
Roads:
AT&T se 48.36
ACE Irrg su 1553.16
Cptl Bus Ss cont 123.60
Croell su 44506.31
Mdsn Lf ins 55.58
Mnrds su 40.82
Mrphy Trkr eq 164000.00
Titan re 633.00
US Bnk ex 203.54
WPCI ex 394.00
Self-Funded Ins:
First Cncrd ins 890.50
Building Fund:
NE Fr/Sfty se 791.25
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the November 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 November 18, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on November 18, 2022.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, November 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
