August 18, 2009

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ss.

 

A regular meeting of the Seward County Board of Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 9:00 a.m. on August 18, 2009 in the Commissioner’s room at the Seward County Courthouse.  Notice of the meeting was posted on the Courthouse bulletin 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 August 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Present:

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

Darrell Miller

Scott Stuhr, Diana Garske, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci

Sherry Schweitzer

 

The Chairman 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 Stuhr to authorize the Chairman to sign the VOCA Compliance Documents and approved the revised budget documents related to the grant.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Garske to approve the minutes of August 11, 2009.

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

 

Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent reported that the gas tanks at the main road shop have been inspected, updated the Commissioners on the Tamora road projects, & reported on road barricade problems the past week.

 

Terry Kamprath reported the jail census population.

 

Wendy Elston, Seward County Attorney reported she has had coroner call issues the past week.

 

Commissioners Reports:

Commissioner Stuhr reported that he was at the Seward County Fair most of last week and visited various officials about budget requests.

 

Commissioner Garske reported she also spent time at the Seward County Fair and has spent time on the Economic Development Office.

 

Commissioner Dedic reported that he also spent time at the Seward County Fair and spent time addressing trees of abandoned cemeteries and reported he talked to officials about their budget requests.

 

Commissioner Koci said she had also talked to officials about their budget items, and had helped at the Seward County Fair at the Visitors Committee booth.

 

Commissioner Miller reported he attended the Seward County Fair also.

 

Daehling brought some stimulus funded project papers for the Commissioners approval.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to adopt Resolution #2725 in regard to the Relaxation of Standards for BRO-7080 (35) Beaver Crossing, located between Section 12, Township 9, Range 1 and Section 17, Township 9 North, Range 2, all East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION #2725

Whereas, Bridge No. C008001310 located between Sec. 12-T9N-R1E & 17-T9N-R2E, on a local road in Seward County, Nebraska.

 

Whereas, the bridge was programmed for replacement utilizing federal aid bridge replacement funds and the bridge was designed prior to September 2008.

 

Therefore, the Seward County Board directs the County Highway Superintendent to submit a request for a Relaxation of Standards to the Board of Classifications and Standards from HL-93 loading to MS-18 loading for the design of the structure.

 

Adopted this 18th day of August, 2009 at Seward, Nebraska.

The Board of County Commissioners of Seward County

Darrell Miller, Chairman

Board Member Stuhr moved the adoption of said resolution

Roll Call: 5 yea 0 Nay

Resolution adopted, signed and billed as adopted.

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Garske to open the public hearing for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to subdivide under 20 acres in A-1 District a tract of land located in the E ½ SW ¼ of Section 4, Township 9 North, Range 2 East of the 6th p.m. at 9:16 a.m.

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

 

Hansen gave the Planning & Zoning recommendation of approval of said conditional permit.

 

No one appeared at the hearing to voice his or her support or oppose said request.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to close the public hearing at 9:17 a.m.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to adopt Resolution #2726 in regard to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to subdivide under 20 acres in A-1 District a tract of land located in the E ½ SW ¼ of Section 4, Township 9 North, Range 2 East of the 6th p.m. at 9:16 a.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2726 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Richard Stutzman has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to Subdivide under 20 Acres in the A-1 District, and

 

WHEREAS, The property is described as part of the E1/2 of the SW1/4, of Section 4, Township 9N, Range 2E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting July 27, 2009, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS, The Planning Commission recommended Approval of the Conditional Use Permit, with a vote of 7 In Favor, 0 Against, and 1 Absent and Not Voting, and 1 Abstained

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting August 18, 2009, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS,

__X__ no one appeared to oppose said Conditional Use

_____ individuals appeared to oppose said Conditional Use

__X__ no one appeared to support said Conditional Use

_____ individuals appeared to support said Conditional Use

_____ individuals appeared without commitment, and

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Seward County Board of Commissioners do hereby approve _X_ or ___ deny the Conditional Use Permit for Richard Stutzman to Subdivide under 20 Acres in the A-1 District, on a tract of ground located in part of the E1/2 of the SW1/4, Section 4, Township 9N, Range 2E Seward County, Nebraska.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Koci

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Larry J. Dedic, Diana L. Garske,

Darrell Miller, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

August 18, 2009

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Garske to authorize the Chairman to sign the supplemental agreement with the NE Department of Roads for Project BRO-7080 (35), Beaver Crossing Southwest.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to adopt Resolution #2727 in regard to Relaxation of Standards for BRO-7080(40); Beaver Crossing Southwest located between Sections 8 & 17 of Township 9 North, Range 1, East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION #2727

Whereas, Bridge No. C008004205 located between Sec. 8 & 17-T9N-R1E, on a local road in Seward County, Nebraska.

 

Whereas, the bridge was programmed for replacement utilizing federal aid bridge replacement funds and the bridge was designed prior to September 2008.

 

Therefore, the Seward County Board directs the County Highway Superintendent to submit a request for a Relaxation of Standards to the Board of Classifications and Standards from HL-93 loading to HS-20 loading for the design of the structure.

 

Adopted this 18th day of August, 2009 at Seward, Nebraska.

The Board of County Commissioners of Seward County

Darrell Miller, Chairman

Board Member Stuhr moved the adoption of said resolution

Roll Call: 5 yea 0 Nay

Resolution adopted, signed and billed as adopted.

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, County Clerk

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

 

The Commissioners then discussed budgets of several offices.

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator was present to discuss his budget request.

 

Jeff Baker, Seward County Veteran’s Service Officer was present to discuss his budget request.

 

Other budgets that were discussed were the Assessor’s budget, the Clerk of the District Court budget, the County Court budget, the District Judge budget, the Public Defender budget, and the Buildings & Grounds budget.

 

The Commissioners recessed at 10:20 a.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 10:30 a.m.

 

Gail Brand and Dennis Kahl discussed the Extension Office budget request with the Commissioners.

 

Gary Petersen, Seward/York Emergency Manager spoke to the Board about his budget request.

 

Kathy Ruzicka, Seward County Aging Services Director discussed her budget request with the Board.

 

The Board discussed the Weed Department budget.

 

Wendy Elston, Seward County Attorney discussed her budget request for her office with the Commissioners.  This year, she included the Diversion Office budget within her budget.

 

Joe Yocum, Seward County Sheriff discussed the budgets of the Sheriff and the Jail with the Board.

 

Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent spoke to the Board about the budgets he requests which are Public Transit budget, Road budget, & Highway Superintendent budget.

 

The Commissioners recessed at 1:45 p.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 2:30 p.m.

 

Matt Howe & Don Stockley of Technical Services Inc were present for discussion of the offsite data storage subject. 

 

The Board then discussed budget items.

 

Commissioner Koci is absent at 4:00 p.m.

 

Known items on the agenda for August 25, 2009 for the Board of Equalization are as follows:

  8:30 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of August 11, 2009

Discuss/Action - Assessor Information Update

 

Known items on the agenda for August 25, 2009 for the Board of Commissioners are as follows:

  9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action- Approve minutes of August 18, 2009

Discuss/Action- Claims

 

10:45 a.m.

Discuss/Action- Sandy Morrissey-Region V Prevention Coordinator Annual Report

 

11:00 a.m.

Discuss/Action- Technical Services Inc – Computer networking presentation

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Discuss/Action- Auth Chair to accept proposal for observation of Const from Speece Lewis for grading proj. bet Sec 30 & 31 of 12-2 & Sec 25 & 26 of 12-1

Discuss/Action- Auth Chair to accept proposal for observation of Const from Speece Lewis for grading proj. bet NE ¼ of 1-9-3 & NW ¼ of 6-9-4

Discuss/Action – Irrigation water on roads

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action- Res.- Set Tax Request Different Than Previous Year

Discuss/Action- Budget Discussion

 

Moved by Garske and seconded by Stuhr to adjourn at 5:05 p.m.

Affirmative vote: Garske, Stuhr, Dedic, Miller                                 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 25th day of August 2009.

         

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Clerk

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Chairman