December 1, 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 8:30 a.m. on December 1, 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 December 1, 2009 at 8:30 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.

 

Jonathan Jank, Director of CASA reported on their activities.

 

Those officials here for their monthly meeting with the Commissioners are:  Dan Hansen, Marilyn Hladky, Jacque Stewart, Gary Petersen, Barb Liska, Terry Kamprath, Denny Carr, Russell Daehling, Glenn Callaway, Sherry Schweitzer, Wendy Elston, Jeff Baker, Mike Koci, Bob Dahms, Kathy Ruzicka, & Lana Rourke.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Garske to approve the minutes of November 24, 2009.

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

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Zoning Administrator gave the Commissioners the “Finding of Facts” in regard to the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a motorcross facility in Seward County. Hansen read a list of questions that the Planning & Zoning Commission answered in regard to said request that led to the commission’s recommendation of approval.  Wendy Elston, Seward County Attorney instructed the board on the process of how to approve or deny the permit using these findings.  The Commissioners discussed each of the 14 questions and answers in the finding of facts document. 

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to authorize the Highway Superintendent to advertise for a truck and pup with bids to be opened on December 22, 2009.

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

 

Hansen presented the Commissioners with a short form plat for their approval and gave the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation.

 

The Commissioners recessed at 9:55 a.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 10:10 a.m.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to adopt Resolution #2752 in regard to the approval of R.L. Stutzman Addition in the E ½ SW ¼ of Section 4, Township 9 North, Range 2 East of the 6th P.M.

RESOLUTION NO 2752 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Richard Stutzman has applied for a Short Form Plat Subdivision of property owned by himself and described as a tract in the E1/2 of the SW1/4, Section 4, Township 9N, Range 2E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The subdivision shall be called the R.L.Stutzman Addition, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Planning Commission held a meeting on September 28, 2009 to consider the Short Form Plat, and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended Approval of the R.L.Stutzman Addition Short Form Plat with a vote of 7 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain and 1 Absent and Not Voting, and

 

WHEREAS,

__X__ no one appeared to oppose the subdivision

_____ individuals appeared to oppose the subdivision

__X__ no one appeared to support the subdivision

_____ individuals appeared to support the subdivision

_____ individuals appeared without commitment, and

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Seward County Board of Commissioners do hereby approve__X___, deny______ the R.L.Stutzman Addition Short Form Plat with Resolution NO 2752.

Motion by: Koci

Seconded by: Stuhr

Roll Call

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

Darrell Miller, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

December 1, 2009

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Marilyn Hladky, Seward County Assessor along with Jon Fritz, an appraiser that works for Seward County, discussed the current process of analyzing the agricultural land for valuation by the State of Nebraska.  Hladky stated that this year, the State of Nebraska, in checking that property in Seward County is valued appropriately, is figuring property value differently because of the improvements on land.  Hladky does not agree with the method the State of Nebraska is using and has contacted several appraisal groups for help.  Fritz also spoke about the problem. 

 

Commissioners Reports:

Commissioner Stuhr reported he attended a site visit for new offices for the Four Corners Health Department.

 

Commissioner Garske had no report.

 

Commissioner Dedic noted the NACo webinars that may be applicable for some county employees.

 

Commissioner Koci reported on a BRIDGES meeting she attended.

 

Commissioner Miller had no report.

 

The Commissioners discussed the date that a decision will be made for a conditional use permit

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Dedic to go into Executive Session at 10:55 a.m. to discuss personnel, it being necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of the person(s).

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

 

The Chairman restated that the reason for Executive Session is to discuss personnel, it being necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of the person(s).

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Garske to come out of Executive Session at 11:22 a.m.

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

 

The Chairman reiterated that the Executive Session was held to discuss personnel, it being necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of the person(s).

 

Known items on the agenda for December 8, 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 November 24, 2009

Discuss/Action - Motor Vehicle Exemptions

Discuss/Action - Assessor Information Update

         

 

Known items on the agenda for December 8, 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 December 1, 2009

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action- Resolution-Trapping in County ROW

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to adjourn at 11:26 a.m.

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

 

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 8th day of December 2009.

         

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Clerk

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Chairman