June 1, 2020
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Joe Hewgley, Bill Henry, Kent Weems, Walt Johnson, Jerry Woodruff and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Woodruff offered prayer. Henry called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Henry 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 Johnson, seconded by Weems to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on May 26, 2020. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Johnson to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson 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 Henry 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 as well as County Treasurer, Shelli Franzen.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on May 26, 2020. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on personal property. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Hewgley, seconded by Woodruff to approve the motor vehicle tax exemption application submitted by the First Baptist Church of Maxwell as recommended for approval by the County Treasurer. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Woodruff, seconded by Hewgley to approve the property valuation change numbered 2020-14 as submitted by the County Assessor. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:21 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
Update by Brandon Myers, Region 51 Emergency Management Director, on COVID-19.
Dave Hamilton appeared to represent the Fairway Homeowners Association concerning Fairway Avenue and Fairway Drive located within the subdivision. The roads are 1.1 miles in length. The association would like Lincoln County to accept the roads from a risk and liability, as well as fairness standpoint.
Planning Director, Judy Clark, stated she did not remember this subdivision coming before the Planning Commission. She instructs applicants to build the roads to county standards if they would ever desire to approach the county to accept them.
Highway Supt., Carla O’Dell, told board members there would be information the county would need to know such as how old the asphalt is, how thick the asphalt is, and width of the road before any consideration could be given to this request.
Commissioner Weems asked how wide the road is in the subdivision.
Clark replied that the Plat would tell you the width of the right of way.
Commissioner Woodruff stated that maintenance is one thing but upgrading the road could be costly.
Hamilton questioned if the board would consider it if the subdivision upgraded the road and only asked for maintenance and snow removal.
Commissioner Johnson suggested the possibility of contracting with the county for snow removal.
Commissioner Weems stated the County Board needs to decide if they desire to change the county policy on acceptance of subdivision roads.
Deputy County Attorney, Joe Wright, reported that he would need to do some research on the legalities involved with the subdivision roads.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Office of Highway Safety mini grant to be submitted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office from July 1 – July 6, 2020 in the amount of $10,080.00 concerning speed and occupant protection. Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
County Board discussed re-opening of the Lincoln County Courthouse which has been closed to the public due to COVID-19.
Motion by Weems, seconded by Woodruff to approve the following concerning re-opening of the Lincoln County Courthouse:
EFFECTIVE JUNE 2, 2020 at 9:00 A.M.
- Six foot markings on sidewalks and hallways as appropriate in addition to the stairwell and other areas as needed.
- Plexiglass (in some form) will be provided at the South exterior entry. Most county offices have the Plexiglas installed that was requested.
- Hand sanitizer and wipes will be provided for each office to use.
- Face masks will be available at the South entry for the public if they choose.
- County offices are encouraged to wipe down their own office space.
- Building and Grounds department will have someone here during the day to wipe down the public spaces.
- Please have county employees respect the parking spaces for the public as they have a limited amount of time to conduct their county business.
- County employees are being requested to use the West door to enter and exit. They are being asked to self-monitor and record temperature with the equipment provided.
Upon roll call vote Hewgley, Weems, Henry, Johnson and Woodruff voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Hear concerns from Elected Officials, Department Heads and their representative.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
General:
Amzn Cap su 294.00
Axon Ent su 706.25
Bear Com se 950.00
CBS se 214.00
Cntrl Fin cont 204.30
Chrtr Com su 137.98
C Shaw se 4855.28
Chgn Trans eq 199.92
CIS rt 375.00
Comm Conn grt 5487.23
DAS rt 3727.08
Dtspc se 898.00
Dell eq 7083.15
Eakes su 483.42
Frst Concrd ins 155.00
Galls ex 55.03
Grdn Glv se 737.50
G4S cont 1741.20
Jacks Unif ex 100.94
J Orr mi 20.70
Lndmr LO cont 9290.00
Mnrds su 231.00
Myr Crtv su 444.80
MIS Inc se 101.70
MIPS su 136.05
Modrn Tire se 170.00
Motorola eq 467.20
ML&W se 6632.33
NACO dues 3638.90
NP Do-It su 16.12
NWE se 46.09
PDQ.com eq 900.00
Prmry Elec Py ex 14196.99
Qcksrs Pub se 1034.89
Rsnbrg Ins Ins 653,001.00
Rsslls Rntl rt 271.00
SHI su 538.00
Summitt Fd cont 3590.99
S White ex 678.00
TO Haas su 20.00
Hm Dpt su 372.05
US Cell cont 740.61
Verizon se 427.77
Wnspply se 113.07
Wood/Atkn se 1083.00
Roads:
AT&T se 47.66
ACE su 26.41
Bomgaars re 149.47
Cap Bus Sol eq 3589.40
Cnsldtd se 602.20
DPPD se 53.16
gWrks eq 2760.00
Huebner su 179.89
Kelly Su re 1118.40
Mnrds re 126.66
Mntzr Oil re 1627.35
Mdrn Tire se 3.00
ML&W se 300.20
NWE se 80.33
Scottys re 12.60
Snapon su 567.50
Special Rds:
E Falkena se 3500.00
P&M Fund:
MIS se 1796.62
Self-Funded Ins:
1st Concrd se 4287.19
May Payroll $748,203.82
The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the June 1, 2020 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 May 29, 2020; and was also emailed to the media on May 29, 2020.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 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
