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December 4, 2007 |
State of
A regular meeting of the
Seward County Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 8:30
a.m. on December 4, 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 4, 2007 at 8:30 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 Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to approve the minutes of November 27, 2007.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Those officials present
during their monthly discussion with the Commissioners were Joe Yocum, Denise
Janssen, Gail Brand, Kathy Ruzicka, Mike Koci, Marilyn Hladky, Russ Daehling, Dan
Hansen, Gary Petersen, Barb Liska, Jacque Stewart and Sherry Schweitzer.
Commissioner Reports:
Commissioner Miller
reported he would like to change the locks for the new courthouse annex
west. He also inquired about what budget
the utilities come out of.
Commissioner Stuhr reported
he had received many calls about the NPPD item on the agenda today.
Commissioner Dedic received
a call about the Jail RFP Interviewing Session to be held Wednesday.
Commissioner Koci reported
that she attended CASA and BRIDGES meetings.
Commissioner Ruzicka has
received many calls about the NPPD item.
Dan Hansen, Seward County
Zoning Administrator presented information on the Dobesh short form plat.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to adopt Resolution #2594 in regard to approving the Short Form Plat
Dobesh Addition in # SE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 1 Township 12 North, Range 2 East of
the 6th p.m.
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RESOLUTION
NO 2594 OF THE |
WHEREAS,
Arthur S. Dobesh has applied for a Short form Plat Subdivision of property
owned by and described as a tract in the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 Section 1, Township
12 North, Range 2E, Seward County, Nebraska, and
WHEREAS,
The subdivision shall be called DOBESH ADDITION, and
WHEREAS,
The Seward County Planning Commission held a meeting on November 26, 2007 to
consider the Short form Plat, and
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission recommended Approval of the Dobesh ADDITION Short form
Plat with a vote of 7 For, None Against, and 2 Absent and Not Voting,
WHEREAS,
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__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 _X_approve or ___deny the DOBESH ADDITION Short form Plat.
Motion
by: Stuhr
Seconded
by: Miller
Roll
Call
Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Darrell E. Miller, Larry
Dedic, Mary Koci,
Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
December 4, 2007
Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Russ Daehling, Seward
County Highway Superintendent presented a right of way request for the
Commissioners approval.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to approve the right of way request from Windstream between Section
31, Township 11 North, and Section 6, Township 10 North, all in Range 3 East of
the 6th p.m.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Koci, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Dedic to go into Executive Session at 8:55 a.m. to discuss a
General Assistance Case, it being necessary to protect the reputation of the
individual(s).
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Dedic, Stuhr, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Chairman Ruzicka restated
that the reason for the Executive Session was for a General Assistance Case, it
being necessary to protect the reputation of the individual(s).
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to go out of Executive Session at 9:25 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to approve funds for General Assistance Case #1380 of up to $267.96 for
utilities and to allow the General Assistance Director to negotiate partial
assistance from other resources for that expenditure.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
John Trouba of Southeast
Nebraska Development District was present to discuss a plan, which would help
economic development for
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to adopt Resolution #2595 in regard to economic development and
developing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy document.
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Resolution
# 2595 the Seward County Board of Commissioners |
This
Resolution is hereby made this 4th day of
WITNESS
THAT:
WHEREAS,
the Seward County Board recognizes the need for a strong economic environment
in
WHEREAS,
said strong economic environment will benefit the residents and businesses of
WHEREAS,
the United States Economic
WHEREAS,
in order to acquire said funding, it is necessary that a Comprehensive Economic
NOW,
THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved by the Seward County Board that Seward County,
Nebraska adopt the CEDS document completed by a county-wide planning process
composed of representatives of
Dated
this 4th day of December, 2007
Motion
by: Stuhr
Seconded
by: Koci
Ayes:
Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Darrell E. Miller, Larry J.
Dedic,
Joseph
J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of
Commissioners
Attest:
Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to adopt Resolution #2596 supporting
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Resolution
# 2596 the Seward County Board of Commissioners |
WHEREAS,
the Legislature of Nebraska has established boundaries of the state’s planning
districts and councils of governments; and
WHEREAS,
Seward County is currently not part of any economic development district and is
in need of planning assistance for accomplishment of our economic development
goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward County Board of
Dated
this 4th day of December, 2007.
Motion
by: Stuhr
Seconded
by: Koci
Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Darrell
E. Miller, Larry J. Dedic,
Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter to the U.S. Department of
Commerce in regard to including
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
The Commissioner recessed
at 9:45 a.m.
The Commissioner reconvened
at 10:01 a.m.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Miller to open the bids for the E911 rural signs.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Miller, Dedic, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Bids were received from the
following companies:
B’s Enterprises,
Midwest Service &
Sales,
Prestige Signs &
Graphics,
Brad Lavicky, Bee, NE
Sign-Up Ltd,
Rocal Inc.,
The Board recessed at 10:15
a.m.
The Board reconvened at
10:30 a.m.
Commissioner Stuhr led
discussion on the NPPD transmission line item on the agenda. He had contacted several individuals/entities
including NPPD to meet today and air some concerns associated with the proposed
new NPPD transmission line.
Nebraska Public Power
District representatives present were:
Ed Wagner, Vice President
of NPPD.
Al Beierman, Land
Management Manager
Craig Holthe, Project
Manager
Bonnie Hostetler, Staff
Attorney
Ken Schmieding, NPPD Board
member
Dennis Schroeder, Project
Engineer
Mark Miller, Project
Coordinator
Jeff Serafin and Brian
Floro from JEO
Wagner led a small
presentation and gave details why NPPD needs to build a new transmission
line. He stated that in September 2006
NPPD started talking about the need for a new transmission line. In January
2007 they hired Power Engineers to help them with the project. They held several open houses in March 2007
in areas near the route. They had a
meeting in June and invited property owners of record from the
Below are comments included
in the discussion about the proposed transmission line:
During public discussion
time of this subject on the agenda, the following constituents spoke:
Alan Keller spoke about the
restriction that the poles have with center pivot irrigation systems.
Pat Reed who lives near the
Twin Oakes area provided a map to each Commissioner with information and also
disputed some information provided by NPPD in regard to the 300’ “protected
area” by the Interstate.
A.J. Herrold spoke about
using an alternate route that will not impact the airport area and the
agricultural area in
John Grasmick spoke about
possible improvements along
Russ Daehling, Seward
County Highway Superintendent then discussed the survey markers that have been
found in the county right of way and which NPPD placed but had no permit
for. NPPD did not realize they needed a
permit and have not applied for one. The
markers/monuments are permanent cement ones.
Daehling stated that he wished NPPD had requested the permit prior to
installation so that these markers could have been put in an area that could
have been used for other functions.
NPPD said that costs for locating corners and quarter sections, etc.
would be paid by NPPD since they realize this project was not within the usual
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to approve the right of way request from NPPD between Section 10 and
15 of Township 12, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m. on the condition the
markers are on the edge of the right of way and if the location is not
acceptable to the Seward County Highway Superintendent, costs associated with
moving will be provided by NPPD.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to amend the previous motion to include the right of way requests for
the following properties with the same conditions: between Sections 26 and 35 of Township 12
North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.; between Sections 13 and 24 of
Township 11 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.; between Sections 6
and 7 and between 15 and 16 of Township 10 North, Range 4 East of the 6th
p.m.
Voting on the Amendment:
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Voting on the Motion as
amended:
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Koci, Ruzicka
Voting No: Dedic Motion
Carried.
Known items on the agenda
for December 11, 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 4th & 5th, 2007 Discuss/Action - GA Case(s) |
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9:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Open
bids for Motor Grader |
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10:00 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Award
bid for Rural 911 signs |
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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 |
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Other Business Matters
to Address When Time Allows Discuss/Action –
Public/Officials/Boards Commissioners Reports Right of Way Request(s): Discuss/Action – Accept
Sheriff’s Fees and mileage for Sept 2007 - $1,810.52 and $667.59 Discuss/Action – Accept
Sheriff’s Fees and mileage for Oct 2007 - $1,716.50 and $877.99 Discuss/Action – NPPD
Transmission Line Discuss/Action
–Courthouse Hours for Christmas Eve Discuss/Action – E911
Interlocal Agreement discussion Discuss/Action –
Courthouse West Annex facility changes Discuss/Action – Appoint
Member to Board of Adjustment Discuss/Action – |
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to adjourn at 11:55 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Koci, Dedic, Stuhr, 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 11th day of December
2007.
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