September 26, 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. Hewgley 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 of Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 19, 2022, with the correction that Commissioners Woodruff and Weems were appointed to the Prairie Dog Management Committee not Commissioner Wuehler. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Hewgley to place on file the treasurer’s receipts. 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 right-of-way permit submitted by Custer Public Power District. 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 Sheriff for $28,679.50. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign Donation of Temporary Construction Easement with Gary Trego which corrects the legal description for the Sutherland North bridge project. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Weems to adopt Resolution No. 2022-23 directing the County Attorney to foreclosure and sell “A” tax sale certificates. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Weems to accept the resignation of Paul Cooper as Veterans Service Officer effective September 30, 2022, with gratitude. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Deputy County Attorney, Tyler Volkmer, reported that the Ag Society is requesting a letter from the county to pursue grant funds.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter stating that the county is aware that the Lincoln County Ag Society is raising funds to erect a building on property owned or controlled by Lincoln County. 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 a software license agreement for a digital evidence management system with iCrimeFighter Enterprise for the County Attorney’s office.
Commissioners asked that it be a noted that this is a mandate by the judicial system.
Motion carried.
Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:17 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 Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on September 19, 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 9:18 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for maintenance of roads by the county in the city jurisdiction. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Weems to authorize the Chairman to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for maintenance of roads by the city in the county jurisdiction. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Sheriff Kramer and North Platte Police Chief Steve Reeves were present to discuss the dispatch services agreement.
Reeves reported the dollar amount increased due to a 20% adjustment in wages and cost of benefits. The county pays for two dispatchers.
Kramer asked if the county was 20% behind since we have had increases in the agreement in prior years.
Reeves replied that the contract has always been increased by the amount the city pays.
Commissioner Bruns inquired about the upgrade fee and if the county has been paying that fee.
Reeves stated yes.
Commissioner Hewgley questioned if the city was still using a specific software.
Reeves told board members that this software company was purchased, and they quit supplying services. The city now uses Motorola Flex.
Commissioner Bruns wondered if the city could ensure reliability with dispatch so there is no interruption in service.
Reeves responded there was instances where the generator failed, the transfer switch failed, and the battery backup died. They are working on a temporary back up system while waiting for the permanent back up unit. The 911 Center is spread thin right now but with the anticipated future growth they are looking at conducting a study.
The interlocal agreement for dispatch services by the city for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was tabled for further negotiations and discussion.
Sheriff Kramer stated the purpose of the mutual aid agreement is for manpower shortages which allows the North Platte Police Dept. to leave city boundaries and assist the Sheriff’s office when needed such as officer involved shootings. It is professionalism from their agency to ours.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of North Platte for the provision of law enforcement mutual aid and grant authority to the North Platte Police Department to operate outside the jurisdiction of the City of North Platte in certain circumstances. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Lincoln County Employee Recognition – Jennifer Lydic – Lincoln County Road Dept – 5 years.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads, or their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
General:
AJ Sht Mtl se 1889.00
AT&T Mblty cont 2140.43
Adms & Swnsns se 1579.95
Andrsn & Sns su 43.46
- Gillett se 380.00
Brlt Dgn Trsh Blw se 318.07
- Bazata se 5440.00
- Jacobson re/mi 308.13
City of Np agree 3810.00
Cptl Bsns Sys se 638.03
Cash Wa se 275.60
Crvl Acdmc Cons se 754.74
C Shaw se 7195.37
C Bruns mi 125.00
Cmft Sts Ea Lncln ldg 188.00
Cmrcl Invstmt rt 375.00
Cmnty Cncts grant 4772.45
Cvsoan Trsr se 60.00
Das cont 997.66
Dfns Tech se 995.00
Dr Debs se 200.00
Dndy Cnty Trsr se 495.42
Eakes se 1299.27
Elctn Sys Sftwr su 324.74
Elts Atmtv se 75.60
Gls Llc su 1004.51
Grt Plns Comm se 324.59
Lncln Reg Cntr se 489.00
Htchk Cnty Trsr se 375.32
Jacks Unfrm ex 613.48
J Fisher reb 55.00
J Rudolph se 1160.00
J Reid Assoc se 600.00
Kly Sply se 86.49
K Weems reb 208.06
Knbl Refrig re 606.57
Mdsn Ntnl Lf ins 333.14
M Haines se 243.00
Mnrds se 151.45
Mntzr Ol co se 173.52
- Wuehler mi 125.00
Mdwst Cnct se 54.52
Mlw se 72.13
Ne Lw Enfrcmt se 29.25
Ne Wd Cntrl Assoc dues 200.00
Nrflk Reg Cntr se 465.00
Qdnt Fnc usa pstg 599.88
Shrwn Wlms su 67.01
Shred It su 360.06
Stpls Crdt Pln su 45.94
S Elmshaeuser se 50.00
Smt Fd Srvs se 5434.64
Hm Dpt Pro su 1510.24
Hm Dpt Crdt Se Eq 94.91
US Bank su 184.27
UNL mi 216.24
Vro Wrls se 186.22
Wd & Atkn se 7867.20
Vrzn Wrls su 70.00
Wstfld Pharm se 4883.83
Roads:
At&t se 48.96
Mntzr Ol su 4075.22
Lvl se 9895.98
Mdsn Ntnl Lf ins 55.58
Mnrds su 103.78
Pre Mrt se 12.44
Shelco re 2400.00
Self-Funded Ins:
First Cncrd Bnfts Grp se 9.45
P&M Fund:
Salina Blue se 9695.00
The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the September 26, 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 September 23, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on September 23, 2022.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, October 3, 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
