February 12, 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 February 12, 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 February 12, 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

 

Chairman 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 Miller and seconded by Koci to approve the minutes of January 22, 2008.

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

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to approve the Tax List corrections #19-07P, 20-07P, 21-07P & 31-07R.

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

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 8:34 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Dedic, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka, 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 26th day of February 2008.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman

 

 

February 12, 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 February 12, 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 February 12, 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 Koci and seconded by Dedic to approve the minutes of February 5, 2008.

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

 

Bob Dahms, Seward County Treasurer and Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk were present to discuss the option of the Treasurers office taking over the issuing of titles from the County Clerk’s office. 

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to adopt Resolution #2603, consolidating motor vehicle title services with the County Treasurers office.

RESOLUTION # 2603 OF THE

SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Section 23-186, Nebraska (Reissue 2005), authorizes the County Board to consolidate services relating to motor vehicles and the designation of services among the County Clerk and County Treasurer relating to the issuance of certificates of title, registration certificates, certificates of number, license plates and renewal decals, notation and cancellation of liens, and collection of fees and taxes for motor vehicles all-terrain vehicles, minibikes, snowmobiles, trailers, and motorboats, as provided by the applicable laws affected; and

 

WHEREAS, the Seward County Board of Commissioners approved, by motion, to transfer the services of the Seward County Clerk relating to issuing of motor vehicle titles and recording of liens and other related duties involving motor vehicles to the Seward County Treasurer to accommodate the public with “one-stop motor vehicle services” and

 

WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Seward County Board of Commissioners pass a resolution reallocating the service as indicated;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that the duties of the Seward County Clerk relating to issuing of motor vehicle titles and recording of liens and other related duties involving motor vehicles in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, the State Boat Act, and sections 18-1738, 18-1738.01, and 60-1803 shall be transferred from the Seward County Clerk’s office to the Seward County Treasurer’s office.  The expected date of change shall be no later than April 1st, 2008.

Dated this 12th day of February, 2008.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Koci

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Darrell Miller, Larry J. Dedic,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Attest: Lisa Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk

Attest: Bob Dahms, Seward County Treasurer

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

 

County Officials Barb Liska and Russ Daehling were present.

 

Commissioners Report:

Commissioner Miller attended the NIRMA & NACO meetings in Kearney.

 

Commissioner Stuhr attended the NIRMA & NACO meetings in Kearney and also met with County Attorney Wendy Elston regarding the definition of an exempt employee.

 

Commissioner Dedic attended the NACO & NIRMA meetings in Kearney.

 

Commissioner Koci attended an Institute of Excellence class, CASA meeting and the NIRMA & NACO meetings in Kearney.

Commissioner Ruzicka attended the NIRMA & NACO meetings in Kearney. He also reported that he received on behalf of Seward County a check from NIRMA.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Ruzicka to reject all bids for the Vibratory Soil Compactor.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Ruzicka, Miller, Koci

Voting No: Dedic                                                                        Motion Carried.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to open the public hearing at 9:45 a.m. for New General Assistance Guidelines.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to close the public hearing at 9:46 a.m. for New General Assistance Guidelines.

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

 

Discussion was held on the proposed New General Assistance Guidelines including minor car repairs, outstanding warrants, shelter, utility deposits, necessity amounts, burial costs and transportations costs. 

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to authorize the Highway Superintendent to advertise for Heavy Equipment Rental bids.

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

 

The Commissioners recessed at 10:32 a.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 10:47 a.m.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to adopt Resolution #2604 to allow Jones National Bank to withdraw securities.

RESOLUTION 2604 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD

 

WHEREAS: THE JONES NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO DESIRES TO WITHDRAW THE FOLLOWING SECURITIES:

 

FHLB------ 500,000.00—RECEIPT#  37600405

 

WHEREAS: SAID BANK WILL STILL HAVE SUFFICIENT PLEDGING TO COVER COUNTY DEPOSITS.

 

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THE BOARD APPROVES THE DESIRED WITHDRAWAL:

Motion: Stuhr

Seconded: Koci

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Darrell E. Miller, Larry J. Dedic,

Joseph J. Ruzicka

Resolution 2604 approved 2/12/2008

Attest: Lisa Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk

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

 

Gary Petersen was present for discussion in regard to adding phragmites as a noxious weed.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to authorize the Chairman to sign the support paper to add phragmites as a noxious weed.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with Sign-Up LTD for installation of rural addressing signs.

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

 

Discussion was held regarding a center pivot crossing an abandoned cemetery.  Commissioner Dedic said he spoke with County Attorney Wendy Elston regarding the cemetery and that there aren’t any issues from a legal standpoint.

 

 

 

Discussion was held regarding Building Permit fees. Commissioner Stuhr recommended the Development Permit fee to be set at a flat $25.00 and changing the grain handling permit fee to $25.00 also. Commissioner Stuhr will get the Board a copy of the Resolution that was previously passed and the item will be on the agenda on the 26th of February for further discussion.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to accept the Sheriff fee & mileage reports for December 2007 in the amounts of $1587.50 and $661.49.

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

 

Known items on the agenda for February 19, 2008 are as follows:

9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of February 12, 2008

Discuss/Action - GA Case(s)

 

9:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Authorize the Chairman to sign the Nebraska Crime Commission Aid Grant- Lisa Bennett

Discuss/Action – Request funding for the City of Seward Annual Clean-Up Day- Lisa Bennett

 

10:00 a.m.    

Discuss/Action – Southeast Community College Annual Report-Jack Huck

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action – Resolution – New General Assistance Guidelines

Discuss/Action – Warren Memorial Hospital District Information - Mike Mullally 

Discuss/Action - Executive Session - Personnel

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to adjourn at 11:19 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Miller, Stuhr, 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 19th day of February 2008.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman