November 28, 2022
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, 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. Commissioner Weems was absent.
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 Wuehler to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on November 21, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign a contract with Lee Davies Architecture for professional services for renovation of existing building for District 9 Probation Office (103-111 North Dewey).
Deputy County Attorney, Tyler Volkmer, stated he had a concern about insurance coverage not being addressed in the contract.
Commissioner Woodruff questioned if the square footage was correct, but it was decided this was not an issue.
Pending receipt of addendum addressing receipt of insurance coverage was added to the motion.
Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
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 Deputy County Treasurer, Sheri Newton.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on November 21, 2022. Upon roll call vote Hewgley Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
No certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Wuehler to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by West Central District Health Department as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Woodruff to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by Great Plains Health as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:18 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Region 51 Emergency Management Director, Brandon Myers, told Commissioners that the memorandum of agreement between NEMA, Lincoln County and Hitchcock County addresses an issue that happened in the paperwork between FEMA and NEMA. There is a $52,500 payment that needs to be paid to Hitchcock County and not Lincoln County as stated in the paperwork. The agreement makes Lincoln County a pass through to get the money to Hitchcock County.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and Lincoln and Hitchcock counites. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
Board members discussed a request to amend the resolution to allow for sale of on and off sale alcohol for the entire day on Sunday. The current resolution does not allow alcohol until after 12:00 noon on Sundays. The City of North Platte recently made a change to the city ordinances allowing alcohol sales all day on Sunday.
Paul Ottinger of Pal’s Brewery has a full liquor license. He would like to see the county amend the resolution to mirror the city. It will be less confusing for both the public and servers. They have had a brunch in the past and this change would enhance that option if they could serve alcohol.
No action was taken. The next step would be to consider a resolution.
Building and Grounds Director, Jeff Higgins, explained that the district court judges have requested some changes to be made to the third-floor district court area. They are requesting new signage, a new drop ceiling in the hallway between the judge’s offices with new lighting, remodel of the ceiling gird for the bailiff’s offices and some electrical work.
He has been working for months to get three informal bids. He has only received one bid for electrical from Snells in the amount of $5054. He has one bid for signage from Condons Signs for $2288. A bid for drywall from Mitchell’s Dry Wall for $3860. The carpet bid came in at $1047 and he did receive two bids for the ceiling grids for $3035 and $3200. The total cost of the project is $15,284 excluding someone to lay the carpet.
Motion by Wuehler, seconded by Woodruff to approve the third-floor district court remodel for District Judges in the amount of $15,284. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Wuehler, Bruns and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none. Weems absent.
Noxious Weed Department Supt., Todd Herndon, reports there are some settlement issues on the block portion of the Noxious Weed Dept. building. The foundation settling has caused the block to crack.
He tried to get three informal bids. He received the following: EPP Foundation Repair – $31,350; Thrasher – $28,530 and Quality Block and Foundation Repair did not bid. There is a tight time frame to get a repair done before it freezes.
Commissioner Hewgley suggested having an engineer review the bids.
The following Lincoln County Employees were recognized for their service to Lincoln County: Jeff Higgins – 5 years, Lois Snyder, Jeff Smith, and Colton McGill were recognized for 10 years of service.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads, or their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment. Motion carried.
General:
Aclrtd Rcvbls se 1237.50
Amrcn Jl Assoc conf 1440.00
Amrcn Rd Crs tr 105.00
Blk Hls Stgln trans 88.60
B Barker Co su 522.96
Cash Wa su 630.80
Cdw-g cont 726.09
Clk Dst Crt se 1026.00
Cmrcl Invstmt Se rent 375.00
Cmnty Cncts se 4892.00
Das cont 258.90
Das rent 3727.08
Eakes su 7599.23
Elts Atmtv re 337.61
Emc ins 1744.00
Hhs Lncln Rgnl Cntr se 852.00
Hntns Lk Alrm su 7.50
Hm Dpt Crdt Se su 94.91
Hm Dpt Pro su 1462.42
Idl Ln se 226.40
K Lenz reimb 386.00
Lc Imprst se 15.00
M Troshynski se 7012.50
Mdwst Conn pstg 106.40
ML&W se 11837.00
NACO dues 876.00
Ndol Unmplymt ins 6870.00
Nrflk Reg Cntr fee 465.00
Np Plc Dprtmt se 144.00
NP Tlgrph se 1127.05
Pn Emblm Co su 29.28
R Saner reimb 40.00
R Schroeder se 1050.00
Rcgntn Unlmtd su 144.90
Rgn II Hmn Se cont 11900.59
Svrs Auto Cr se 236.81
Shi Intrntnl su 190.82
Snells re 504.12
TO Haas re 120.00
T White reb 109.69
Unl mi 296.48
Us Clulr se 88.96
Wtrsprts Ulmtd su 192.00
Roads:
AT&T se 53.37
Kly Sply re 25.02
Lvl Llc su 18507.93
Mntzr Oil Co su 462.00
Mdlnds Ocptnl Med su 35.00
Rs Hydrlc Sltns re 61.40
ARPA Fund:
Grc Mnstrs Fd Pntry grant 14000.00
Ttl Se Plns Llc purch 253680.91
November Payroll: 852032.81
The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the November 28, 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 23, 2022; and was also emailed to the media on November 23, 2022.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, December 5, 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
