April 8, 2008

Seward County Board of Equalization

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ^ss.

A regular meeting of the Seward County Board of Equalization was convened in open and public session at 8:30 a.m. on April 8, 2008 in the Commissioner’s room at the Seward County Courthouse. Notice of the meeting was posted on the Courthouse bulleting board and on the Commissioner’s room door. The agenda for all meetings is kept continually current and is available for public inspection at the County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. The agenda is held open until one business day prior to the meeting for appearance before the Board. The Board of Equalization has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.

The Seward County Board of Equalization convened on April 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.

Present:

Chairman: Members: Deputy County Clerk: County Assessor:

Scott Stuhr Darrell Miller, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci, Joe Ruzicka Lisa Dey Marilyn Hladky

Commissioner Stuhr called the meeting to order and noted that the public meeting information is posted as required by law and available for public distribution if requested.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to approve the minutes of March 25, 2008

Affirmative vote: Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka, Stuhr Motion Carried.

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 8:36 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Ruzicka, Miller, Dedic, Koci, Stuhr Motion Carried.

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ^ss.

I, Sherry Schweitzer, the undersigned County Clerk of Seward County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are part of the official records of this office.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 22^nd day of April 2008.

________________________ Clerk

________________________ Chairman

April 8, 2008

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ^ss.

A regular meeting of the Seward County Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 9:00 a.m. on April 8, 2008 in the Commissioner’s room at the Seward County Courthouse. Notice of the meeting was posted on the Courthouse bulleting board and on the Commissioner’s room door. The agenda for all meetings is kept continually current and is available for public inspection at the County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. The agenda is held open until one business day prior to the meeting for appearance before the Board. The Board of Commissioners has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting.

The Seward County Board of Commissioners convened on April 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

Present:

Chairman: Members: Deputy County Clerk:

Joe Ruzicka Darrell Miller, Scott Stuhr, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci Lisa Dey

Commissioner Ruzicka called the meeting to order and noted that the public meeting information is posted as required by law and available for public distribution if requested.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to approve the minutes of April 1, 2008

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Commissioners Reports:

Commissioner Miller met with York County regarding the Interlocal agreement for Emergency Management.

Commissioner Stuhr attended the Townhall meeting in Utica on underage drinking and also met with the Village of Utica for land purchase/easement.

Commissioner Reports continued below.

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement to reimburse the County for computers using JUSTICE application.

Affirmative vote: Koci, Stuhr, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement with Guardian Electronic Systems for inmate accountability & control.

The Motion was rescinded.

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to authorize Seward County to enter into a contract agreement with Guardian Electronic Systems for inmate accountability & control.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Mike Koci was present for discussion regarding the plans for the West annex.

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to authorize the Building and Grounds personnel to go out for bids to add 4 doors and 3 walls to the West annex.

Affirmative vote: Miller, Koci, Stuhr, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Carol Hrdlicka director of CISDA was present at 9:30 a.m. to address the Commissioners regarding CISDA and 211.

Mike Koci, Building and Grounds Supervisor spoke to the Commissioners regarding a Smoke test in the Courthouse on Friday April 25^th. The smoke test is a smoke bomb put in the Sanitary Sewer line to see if there are any leaks anywhere.

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to approve the Right of Way request by Seward County Public Power District between Sections 23 & 24 of Township 11 North, Range 3 East of the 6^th p.m.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Marvin Havlat and Adam Ott were present at 9:50 a.m. regarding Gate Destruction.

Terry Eriksen with Clarks Telecommunications and Russ Daehling Seward County Highway Superintendent were present regarding a Right of Way request.

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to approve the Right Of Way request for Clarks Telecommunications for various places in C, D & F precincts as provided on the maps.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Dedic, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

The Commissioners recessed at 10:12 a.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 10:27 a.m.

Commissioner Reports (Continued):

Commissioner Dedic received calls about Seward County roads. He also attended a Saline Solid waste meeting.

Commissioner Koci attended the Townhall meeting in Seward regarding underage drinking. She also attended a Blue Valley and CASA meeting and completed another Institute of Excellence class. Commissioner Koci also received a phone call regarding the petitions.

Commissioner Ruzicka met with York County regarding the Interlocal agreement for Emergency Management.

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract for the Audit with Niewedde and Wiens.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Koci to accept the bid from Niemann Mowing in the amount of $609.00 per mowing for all 17 abandoned cemeteries.

Affirmative vote: Dedic, Koci, Miller, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to leave the Building Permit fees as they are.

Affirmative vote: Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Voting No: Stuhr, Dedic

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to allow the CASA program to use the Courthouse lawn from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 23^rd and the last Friday of every month from May to August.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Dedic, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

Known items on the agenda for April 15, 2008 are as follows:

9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law Pledge of Allegiance Discuss/Action -Approve minutes of April 8, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Discuss/Action –Executive Session – Land purchase

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s): Windstream between 23 & 24 of 11-3

Windstream between 25-10-1 and 30-10-2

NPPD between 36-13-1 & 1-12-1, between 1-12-1 & 12-12-1 between 12-12-1 & 13-12-1

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 11:05 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion Carried.

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ^ss.

I, Sherry Schweitzer, the undersigned County Clerk of Seward County, Nebraska do hereby certify the foregoing minutes are true and are part of the official records of this office.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 15^th day of April 2008.

________________________ Clerk

________________________ Chairman