June 6, 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. Woodruff 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 Weems to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on May 31, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, 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 Wuehler, seconded by Woodruff to approve the appointment of Commissioner Weems as the Lincoln County voting delegate to the National Association of County Officials. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems abstained.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to authorize the Chairman to sign the interlocal agreement with Frontier County for inmate housing. 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 reports submitted by Clerk of District Court for $11,673.78 and Register of Deeds for $28,935.43. 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 right of way application submitted by Hershey Cooperative Telephone Co. 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 Woodruff, seconded by Weems to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on May 31, 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 9:16 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) update by Executive Director, Jon Cannon.
Discussion was held on county employee paid holidays and personal days per the Lincoln County Employee Policy Handbook.
Deputy County Attorney, Tyler Volkmer, commented that the county needs to decide if they want to follow what the State of Nebraska has or not for paid holidays.
Commissioner Bruns suggested that if Juneteenth falls on the weekend it would not be a paid holiday for Lincoln County employees, but if it fell during the week then it would be a paid holiday. He questioned if the county holidays should align with the State of Nebraska.
Commissioner Woodruff asked how it affected the offices when the State of Nebraska is closed and the county offices are open.
Commissioner Hewgley gave history on when the county employees gave up Arbor Day and Columbus Day and gained two personal days to use instead.
Commissioner Weems asked if DMV could function without the state being open.
Deputy County Treasurer, Sheri Newton, replied yes. The department can function but there is no help desk if issues arise.
Volkmer commented the County Board could consider a third personal day or take no action.
Commissioner Bruns suggested that for 2022 the county offer an additional personal day and look at possible revisions for paid holidays in the employee handbook.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to approve, for 2022 only, that the Juneteenth holiday will be taken as a personal day in the 2nd half of the year (July 1 to December 31). The Chairman will appoint a committee to address paid holidays for county employees. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Woodruff to enter into a contract with Visit North Platte to provide services under the Nebraska Visitors Development Act and authorize the Chairman to sign. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Weems to enter into a lease agreement with Visit North Platte for the continued use of county property currently in the possession of the North Platte Lincoln County Visitor’s Bureau and authorize the Chairman to sign. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to enter into an agreement for referee services with Marcia Trego for Lincoln County Board of Equalization 2022 valuation protests. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Discussion was held concerning the 100-year celebration and time capsule contents. The County Board made a list of suggestions for the time capsule. The county board assistant will send out an email asking the employees for ideas and suggestions as well.
Keith Howell appeared to discuss his concerns with the Veterans Service Committee and current Veterans Service Officer. He also asked about the time line for the applicants that applied for the Veterans Service Officer position.
Chairman Bruns explained that the County Board is working diligently to complete the members of the Veterans Service Committee per state statute. The committee will then work toward reviewing the applications and make recommendations to the County Board for a Veterans Service Officer.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads or their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
General:
Accel Recvbls se 1237.50
Adms/Swnsn se 469.58
A Gurciullo ldg 349.44
Allo se 413.71
Al’s Lk/Sf su 16.66
Al’s Twg se 212.60
Amzn su 67.15
C Bazata se 380.00
B Brkr su 689.40
Cptl Bsns agre 127.69
Crpntr Mmrl se 907.00
Cash-Wa se 174.40
CDG-G cont 73422.00
St of NE cont 204.30
C Shaw se 6085.53
Cty of NP su 183.81
Cty of NP se 56234.94
Cst/Cst Cmptr su 657.50
Cohagens se 230.99
Comfrt Inn ldg 259.90
Commnty Conn grt 14191.58
Condon Sgns se 1650.00
DAS ST Acctg rt 3727.08
Dawson Tire su 784.96
Dell Mrktg se 1174.25
Dr Debs cont 1500.00
E-470 Pblc Hwy se 8.45
Eakes su 2382.74
Fairfield Inn ldg 480.00
Frst Cncrd ins 165.00
Galls se 110.93
Grdn Glove su 801.99
Garrett Trs su 1013.27
Globalstar se 104.94
GR Emrgency Veh se 10920.00
Guardian RFID su 15897.20
Hampton Inn ldg 444.00
Hazen Sprklr se 224.00
H Schein se 375.60
Hometown Lsg se 235.35
Jack’s Unif/Eq ex 124.89
J Orr mi 39.78
Justice Data se 2800.00
Levanders se 48.45
LC Crt fees 3569.60
LC Jail PC su 685.67
Lowmans Auto se 446.00
B Malsom se 1801.90
M McKeone se 466.50
M Trosynski Cnt 7012.50
MASA ins 1012.50
Mntzer Oil su 1011.98
- Bain reb 58.00
Mdwst Conn se 295.00
MIPS su 3296.18
MonoPrice su 46.45
Morland Enterprises se 2117.40
ML&W se 6808.29
NE Assn of Clks reg 125.00
NACT dues 150.00
NACO dues 3762.72
NE Lw Enf se 360.00
NE Safety/Fr se 187.50
NE Anmal Shltr se 80.00
NP Opp Ctr se 275.00
Ptny Bws pstg 30000.00
Poplar St CW se 57.25
Prodigy Sol se 11392.06
Rdlgy Sevs se 31.81
Seevers Auto re 264.41
Sheriffs Fees se 1062.46
LC Shrf PC se 33.95
ShI Intl su 90.40
Shred-It se 300.84
Snells se 288.60
Staples su 140.01
Stericycle se 99.75
Summit Fd se 16483.90
Sunset Law Enf eq 11265.05
TO Haas re 1620.80
Home Dpt Pro se 251.28
TK’s Wldg se 201.25
Trnsunion cont 125.00
US Bank se 148.80
US Cell cont 827.50
Verizon se 739.03
Wash Time su 130.00
Westfield Pharm se 2767.55
Wm Troshynski cont 4500.00
County Rds:
Allo se 153.68
Cptl Bsns su 5.56
Carquest se 263.58
Cty of NP su 65199.17
Crnhskr Intl se 549.24
Dawson Tr su 294.00
Extrm Ag su 260.40
Fastenal se 229.47
Hershey Coop se 78.49
J Crown reb 31.00
Jannsens re 15062.62
Knapp su 324.73
Murphy Trctr re 8045.08
NE Trk Ctr re 1094.51
Schabens se 152.57
Snp-On Tls su 254.85
Sthrlnd Farm re 603.43
TO Haas re 80.00
Troyer Ent re 524.86
Vlg Brady se 88.29
Vlg Hrshy se 129.44
Weathercrft eq 115.00
Self-Funded Ins:
Frst Cncrd ins 131.61
May Payroll $775,212.30
The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the June 6, 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 June 3, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on June 3, 2022.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, June 13, 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
