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December 11, 2007 |
State of
A regular meeting of the
Seward County Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 9:00
a.m. on December 11, 2007 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
The Seward County Board of
Commissioners convened on December 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
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Present: |
Chairman: Members: |
Joe Ruzicka Darrell Miller, Scott
Stuhr, 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 Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to approve the minutes of December 4, 2007 and December 5, 2007.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
During
public/officials/boards item on the agenda, Gary Petersen, Seward County
Emergency Manager reported on the Hazard Mitigation Meeting held the past
week.
Russ Daehling, Seward
County Highway Superintendent reported there would be a Safety Committee
meeting today. He stated that hopefully,
the new safety manual would soon be ready also.
Commissioner’s
Reports:
Commissioner Miller
reported he received concerns about storage from the Pre-Trial Diversion
Office.
Commissioner Stuhr reported
he attended the Hazard Mitigation Planning meeting and a Personnel Board
meeting. He also reported he received a
letter from Aon Risk Services in regard to the Air Quality Reports sent to them
concerning the 3rd floor.
Commissioner Dedic had no
report.
Commissioner Koci had no
report.
Chairman Ruzicka reported
on the process for a possible courthouse closing for today.
Daehling brought
information in regard to Public Transit and paperwork involved with funding.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Miller to authorize the Public Transit Coordinator to advertise for a public
hearing for a project of financial assistance being sought for the purchase of
a new bus.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Miller, Stuhr, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement for Proj BRO-7080 (46)
Staplehurst NW between
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to accept the Sheriff Fees and Mileage Report for September 2007 in
the amount of $1,810.52 and $667.59 respectively.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Koci, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Koci to accept the Sheriff’s Fees and Mileage Report for October 2007 in the
amount of $1,716.50 and $877.99 respectively.
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Koci, Stuhr, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to accept the Clerk of the District Court Fee Report for November 2007
in the amount of $1,849.66.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Koci, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to accept the County Clerk Fees Report for November 2007 in the amount
of $22,858.25.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
During the NPPD
Transmission Line item on the agenda, Daehling reported to the Board that a
representative of NPPD has asked permission to drill a hole into the road
surface for soil testing. Daehling said
he felt this time of the year with the winter weather it would not be an ideal
time. NPPD will bring the issue to the Board next week in the form of a permit.
It was suggested a letter
be sent to NPPD from the Commissioners, giving them direction on the Board’s
opinion in regard to the route that NPPD wants to use for a new transmission
line. A sample letter by Commissioner
Dedic and also a Citizens Group was perused.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Miller to open the bids for a new motor grader at 9:30 a.m. as published
according to law.
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Miller, Stuhr, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Bids were received from:
Nebraska Machinery, Inc.,
Diesel Power Equipment Inc. and
The Commissioners recessed
at 9:38 a.m.
The Commissioners reconvened
at 10:00 a.m.
The Commissioners discussed
the 911 rural sign bids that were opened last week. Daehling gave the Commissioners information
on the option of the Road Department installing the rural residential
signs. Some of the bids received quoted
installation and some did not. He also
said that if the Road Department installs the signs, it would take some
employees away from other projects. He
said that he would estimate that it would take approximately 4 months for a
crew to install all the posts and signs, depending on weather, etc. Gary Petersen mentioned that maybe some
part-time employees would be a good idea.
If a company that bid installation is chosen, Petersen said that there
needs to be some clarification on details such as who would be responsible for
calling diggers hotline, sorting out signs, etc. Petersen suggested awarding the bid for the
signs only and having the Road Department install the signs.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to accept the Midwest Service and Sales bid for 2500 rural residential
6” signs with no borders for $37,552.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
The Commissioners asked
Petersen to contact the bidder about facts involving the installation, after
having talked with the
The Commissioners then
discussed the letter they would like to send to NPPD in regard to the placement
of the newly proposed transmission line.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Ruzicka to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter requesting that NPPD
abandon their preferred route outlined in their proposal and find a route that
is less burdensome to the residents of
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Ruzicka, Miller, Stuhr, Koci Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to go into Executive Session at 11:10 a.m. to discuss a
General Assistance Case, it being necessary to protect the reputation of the
individual(s).
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
The Chairman reiterated
that the reason for the Executive Session is for a General Assistance Case, it
being necessary to protect the reputation of the individual(s).
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Dedic to go out of Executive Session at 11:13 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Dedic, Koci, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
The Chairman stated again
that the reason for the Executive Session was for General Assistance
The Board discussed the
fact that since the State Offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, and our
Personnel Policy states that we will close on the same days as the State,
Commissioner Stuhr led discussion
on the E911 Interlocal Agreement. Stuhr
stated that some representatives of the 911 Board feel that the Interlocal
should be changed and that the E911 Board should be its own taxing entity. Timing issues with the E911 budget was
mentioned. Estimates for insurance and
salaries of the 911 personnel always come in later than what the Interlocal
states the budget needs to be submitted.
Commissioner Miller led
discussion on the Courthouse West Annex facility changes. Commissioner Stuhr stated that some rumors
have surfaced that the Extension Office would be moving to the new Courthouse
West Annex. The Commissioners stated
that there has been no decision made concerning the Extension Office.
Miller stated the utilities
of the Courthouse West Annex are now our responsibility. The Board decided that the present offices,
Road Department, Veteran’s Services & Zoning will use their current budgets
to pay for the utilities up to the amount they have budgeted. After that, the utility expense will come out
of the Miscellaneous General Budget.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to appoint Kent Fickel to complete the term of Larry Dedic on the Board
of Adjustment.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
The Commissioners then
discussed the Public Defender’s position and also the
Known items on the agenda
for December 18, 2007 are as follows:
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9:00 a.m. |
Convene and announce Open
Meetings Law Pledge of Allegiance Discuss/Action - Approve
minutes of December 11, 2007 Discuss/Action - GA Case(s) |
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9:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Award
Motor Grader bid |
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10:00 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Seward |
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10:15 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Wells |
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10:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action-Board of
Equalization- Convene and announce Open Meetings Law Discuss/Action
– Approve minutes of Oct 30, 2007 Discuss/Action
– Discuss/Action
– Decisions on above protests Discuss/Action
- Executive Session – Pending Litigation |
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Other Business Matters
to Address When Time Allows Discuss/Action –
Public/Officials/Boards Commissioners Reports Discuss/Action – Award
bid for installation of 911 signs Right of Way Request(s): Discuss/Action – E911
Interlocal Agreement Discuss/Action – Set
timeline for jail architect selection Discuss/Action – |
Known items on the agenda
for December 21, 2007 are as follows:
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8:00 a.m. |
Convene and announce Open
Meetings Law Pledge of Allegiance Discuss/Action - Approve
minutes of December 18, 2007 Discuss/Action - claims Discuss/Action - GA
Case(s) |
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Other Business Matters
to Address When Time Allows Discuss/Action –
Public/Officials/Boards Commissioners Reports Right of Way Request(s): |
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Stuhr to adjourn at 11:52 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Stuhr, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
State of
I, Sherry Schweitzer, the
undersigned
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 18th day of December
2007.
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________________________ Clerk |
________________________ Chairman |