March 9, 2015
North Platte, Nebraska
Meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Present were Commissioners Duane Deterding, Bill Henry, Joe Hewgley and County Clerk, Rebecca Rossell. Henry offered prayer. Chairman Hewgley called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Hewgley 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 Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting held on March 2, 2015. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Deterding to receive and order filed the treasurer’s receipts. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to receive and order filed the fee reports submitted by the County Clerk, Clerk of District Court, County Court and Register of Deeds. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley 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 Hewgley 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 Henry, seconded by Deterding to approve the minutes regarding the Lincoln County Board of Equalization meeting held on March 2, 2015. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Deterding 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 Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates of correction or refund submitted by the County Assessor on real property. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The Lincoln County Board of Equalization adjourned at 9:20 A.M. and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reconvened.
No action was taken on the proposal by Roy Worley of R & M Salvage concerning removal of two old boilers and pipe at the Lincoln County Courthouse.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve setting the date of March 30, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. to receive bids for a tuck pointing project for the Lincoln County Courthouse. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
The following bids were received for one pickup truck and two 4 door sedans for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office:
Janssen Auto Group
2015 Dodge Charger $24,919 w/ trade
2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Truck $5,373 w/trade
Gene Steffy Chrysler – Fremont
2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit $26,410 w/trade
2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit $25,142 w/trade
2015 Ram Pickup Truck $12,566 w/trade
Jerry Remus
2015 Chevrolet Caprice Police Vehicle $26,973 w/trade
2015 Chevrolet Caprice Police Vehicle $26,673 w/trade
2015 1500 Silverado Pickup Truck $8,954 w/trade
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve to accept the bid of Janssen Auto Group for two 4 door sedans at $24,919.00 each w/trade and 1 pickup truck at $5,373.00 w/trade. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve going into closed session at 10:15 A.M. regarding deployment of security personnel or devices, and to protect attorney client privilege, which is clearly necessary to protect the public interest. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Chairman Hewgley restated the motion for the closed session.
Motion by Henry, seconded by Deterding to approve going into open session at 10:38 A.M. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve going into closed session at 10:39 A.M. regarding a strategy session concerning pending litigation, and to protect attorney client privilege, which is clearly necessary to protect the public interest. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Chairman Hewgley restated the motion for the closed session.
Motion by Deterding, seconded by Henry to approve going into open session at 11:45 A.M. Upon roll call vote Deterding, Henry and Hewgley voted “aye”. Nays, none.
Approved the following claims as presented for payment:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 A.M.
Advance notice and the agenda for the March 2, 2015 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 March 6, 2015; and was also emailed to the media on March 6, 2015.
The agenda for the meetings to be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 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
