October 11, 2021
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, Kent Weems, Chris Bruns, Jerry Woodruff and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Woodruff offered prayer. Weems called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Weems 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 Bruns, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on October 4, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to receive and order filed fee reports submitted by County Sheriff, Clerk of District Court, Register of Deeds and County Clerk. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to appoint Bill Henry as the Lincoln County representative for Sandhills RC & D. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign the special designated liquor application submitted by Callaway Market LLC for a reception at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Ag Building on October 30, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the special designated liquor application submitted by GL Concepts dba Good Life on the Bricks for a reception at Harbor Lights on October 30, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 with Maximus concerning indirect costs for child support enforcement. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign the right of way application submitted by Dawson Public Power District.
Commissioner Hewgley questioned if the county had any liability if we allow a power line in the county right-of-way.
Aaron Edwards from DPPD responded that the power district has power lines in right-of-ways in this county as well as other counties.
Upon roll call Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:22 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened.
Chairman Weems announced the Open Meeting Act with amendments is posted for public review and the county board will comply with the open meeting requirements.
Deputy County Assessor, Pat Collins appeared.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on October 4, 2021. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
No certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-33 setting the 2021 tax levies for all political subdivisions headquartered in Lincoln County. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:27 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Public hearing was opened at 9:30 A.M. regarding the application of Old Depot Vineyard and Winery, 33651 E Banner Road, Brady, NE for a Class K catering license.
Jeff Miller appeared to represent the winery. They feel the catering license will give them opportunity to have more flexibility for tastings off site, marketing and they would be able to hold more events.
The public hearing was closed at 9:34 A.M.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to recommend to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission favorable comment for the Class K application submitted by Old Depot Vineyard and Winery. Motion carried.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to set November 1, 2021 at 10:20 A.M. to accept bids for a pickup truck for Region 51 Emergency Management. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
County Treasurer, Alex Gurciullo, appeared to present a summary concerning her request to close four Lincoln County bank accounts and to open one new account.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 2021-34 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Union Bank & Trust per recommendation of the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-35 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Nebraska Public Agency Investment Trust per recommendation of the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-36 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Flatwater Bank per recommendation of the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Bruns to adopt Resolution No. 2021-37 to close accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Hershey State Bank per recommendation of the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems and Bruns voted “aye”. Woodruff voted “nay”. Motion carried.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 2021-38 to open accounts held in Lincoln County’s name at Western Nebraska Bank per recommendation of the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Commissioner Bruns reported that he had talked with the City of North Platte concerning the questions about the network service, emergency management and maintenance of roads agreements.
There are two full time employees that work for the county in network services so the language in the contract was correct.
Motion by Bruns, seconded by Woodruff to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for Network Services ending September 30, 2023. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Bruns stated that after looking at the office space provided by the city and time spent working with the other two counties in the region, it appears to be a fair split.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Bruns to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for Emergency Management Services from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Commissioner Bruns commented that after looking at the maps for the South Buffalo Bill road maintenance, it appears this area was not annexed by the city.
Commissioner Hewgley questioned why the city would pave a county road.
The interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for maintenance of roads in the County’s jurisdiction was tabled for additional research.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
General:
ACE su 409.10
Agri Cmptr eq 2463.95
Allo se 1968.70
Al’s Lock su 9.08
A Coleburn se 156.75
A Speichert se 1080.00
Bear Comm Flr se 1263.00
Browns su 215.00
Buffalo Cnty se 2.25
Cptl Bsns agr 384.29
Capital One su 372.84
Cash-Wa su 218.46
Cntrl NE Crmtn se 1619.50
Cervelle Aca se 653.72
Charter Comm se 295.30
C Durham se 3410.00
C Shaw se 7988.63
Cty NP su 111.23
Colfer,Wood se 6948.14
Custer Cnty se 18.50
Dawson Cnty Sheriff se 23.90
Dr Debs se 1500.00
Eakes su 551.51
Elletts Auto se 159.90
Fair Law se 4960.00
Galls su 152.39
GP Hmcr se 14.00
Hintons Lock se 153.00
Hmtwn Lsg rt 528.64
Rudolph Law se 855.00
J Orr mi 34.72
K Florom se 400.00
K Turnbull se 240.00
Lancaster Cnty se 19.77
LC Attny/PC reb 184.07
LC Crt se 4022.54
Linc Jrnl Star adv 77.12
Malcom, Nelsen se 3784.40
M McKeone PC se 5218.62
Menards su 490.20
Mentzers su 357.92
Mid-Plains se 300.00
Midwst Conn pstg 31.51
MI6 Pizza su 73.98
Monument Inn ldg 93.00
NACO reg 60.00
NE Inst FS se 2000.00
NE Public Health se 40.50
NE Weed Ctl reg 120.00
N Fisher mi 109.76
NP Bulletin sub 72.00
NP Hardware su 38.34
NP Police cont 10441.87
NP Telegraph adv 3068.35
NWE se 11.49
Office Depot su 93.38
P Hicks reb 26.95
P Heng Law se 110.00
Pederson Law se 4200.00
Pell Rprtg se 217.84
People su 39.00
Prodigy Sol. se 17701.19
R Rossell mi 109.76
Region HS se 11642.02
Region II se 17963.00
R Simpson se 352.60
Cnty Shrf fees se 3592.80
Sftware Unl se 264.00
Summit Fd cont 5043.04
T Heessel mi 109.76
Home Depot su 828.30
Title Sevs se 165.00
Transun Rick cont 125.00
UNL rtmi 853.72
Verizon se 243.10
Wex Bnk su 6151.24
Roads:
ACE su 44.99
ACE Irrg su 32209.46
Allo se 154.48
Anderson Sons su 23.99
Blk Hls Enrgy se 57.39
Carquest re 2351.76
Contech Eng eq 58779.99
DPPD se 228.52
DMC Wear Prts su 3570.00
Fastenal re 60.39
Garrett re 5002.99
Hershey Coop Tele se 76.91
Home Lmbr su 31.56
Ideal se 236.67
Kelly Su re 90.09
Mentzer su 80.50
Miller Repr re 24.73
Murphy Trctr re 2684.32
NE Trk Ctr re 991.40
O’Reilly re 149.83
Paulsen Inc. eq 1768811.19
Schaben se 123.71
Suth Frm/Auto re 274.09
Troyer re 57.68
V of Hershey se 125.17
V of Maxwell se 73.00
V of Wallace se 25.50
Buy Back Fund:
Miller & Assoc se 1500.00
Lodging:
Allo se 375.57
B Richman se 50.00
Buffalo Bill St Hist se 50.00
Chas NP Plmbg se 145.00
CTM Media se 5500.00
Dusty Trails se 500.00
Eakes su 72.05
Gldn Spk Twr grt 4596.00
Hampton Inn se 1068.00
Hangries se 216.20
Heritage se 350.00
Ideal su 78.09
KIIT adv 36.00
Kimball Treas se 1500.00
KNPL adv 45.00
KS Plus rt 3500.00
Lamar Co rt 600.00
LC Hist Mus se 202.00
Link Media rt 300.00
Moreland Entrp re 98.60
ML&W se 586.61
NE Amtr Bxg se 3085.54
NEland Days ex 124.74
NP Chmbr se 50.00
NP PowWow grnt 875.00
NP Telegraph sub 149.76
NWE se 22.98
RA Prod se 500.00
R Windham su 250.00
S Geisler mi 23.52
Sandhills Wtr su 284.32
S Maly Mrktg se 240.00
Toxic Grph se 194.73
US Bank su 12165.01
US Cellular se 322.18
Whitetail se 150.00
Wex Bank se 262.76
Improvement Fund:
LC Histrcl Mus grnt 14863.00
P & M Fund:
Eakes su 716.78
MIS se 45.00
Self-Funded Ins
First Concord ins 1386.71
The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the October 11, 2021 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 8, 2021; and was also emailed to the media on October 8, 2021.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 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
