February 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

Present:

 

 

Absent:

Chairman:

Members:

Deputy County Clerk:

Member:

Joe Ruzicka

Darrell Miller, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci

Lisa Dey

Scott Stuhr

 

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

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to go into Executive Session at 9:02 a.m. to discuss a GA Case, it being necessary to protect the individual(s).

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to go out of Executive Session at 9:07 a.m.

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

 

Chairman Ruzicka reiterated that Executive Session was held to discuss a GA Case.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Dedic to approve payment regarding GA Case #1381 in the amount of $990.00 to Lancaster County.

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

 

Commissioners Report:

Commissioner Miller was given a bill from Custodian Mike Koci regarding repairs for the County Jail. He also received pricing for file cabinets for a storage room in the Courthouse.

 

Commissioner Dedic reported that he inspected an abandoned grave and stated that there isn’t any headstone on it.  He also looked at 2 bridges in Seward County.

 

Commissioner Koci had no report.

 

Commissioner Ruzicka had no report.

 

Bill Lundy with Nebraska Public Power District, Neil Brandyberry with RVW and Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent were present to discuss the NPPD Right of Way request.

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Miller to approve the Right of Way request from Nebraska Public Power District starting at Section 1, 392nd Road, going south 3 miles, then West ˝ mile in Section 13 all in Township 12 North, Range 1 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to authorize the County Highway Superintendent to advertise for culvert bids.

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

 

Lisa Bennett was present for discussion regarding the Nebraska Crime Commission Aid Grant

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the Nebraska Crime Commission Aid Grant upon approval of the Grant from the Seward County Attorney.

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

 

Greg Majerus and Lisa Bennett were present regarding the request for funding for the Seward Annual Clean-Up Day.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Dedic to contribute $300.00 to the City of Seward Annual Clean-Up Day on April 19th, 2008 which is open to all of Seward County.

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

 

Discussion was held regarding Legislative Bills. Marilyn Hladky, Seward County Assessor was present and LB777 and LB1008 were discussed.

 

Jack Huck and Lyle Neal with Southeast Community College gave their Annual Report.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to adopt Resolution #2605 to approve the New General Assistance Guidelines.

Resolution #2605

 

Whereas, the county board of each county shall furnish such medical service as may be required for the poor of the county who are not eligible for other medical assistance programs and general assistance for the poor of the county. Such general assistance shall be in amounts established by the county board as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 68-133 and shall be adequate to insure maintenance of minimum health and decency.

 

Whereas, each county shall, not later than December 31, 1984, establish a standard of need for medical services furnished, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 68-104, by the counties to indigent persons who are not eligible for other medical assistance programs. This standard shall not exceed the Office of Management and Budget income poverty guidelines.

 

Whereas, each county shall, not later than July 1, 1984, adopt written standards of eligibility and assistance for general assistance to poor persons. Such standards shall be in compliance with applicable Nebraska Law:

 

Whereas, the standards established pursuant to section 68-133 and all amendments to such standards shall be reviewed by the county on a biennial basis to insure that such standards reflect changes in living standards and costs-of-living.

 

Whereas, Seward County has updated its written standards of eligibility and assistance for general assistance to poor persons.

 

Whereas, a public hearing was held on February 12, 2008, to permit discussion and the presentation of testimony or evidence by interested persons regarding the new written standards.  No one from the public appeared in opposition of the new written standards. Notice of such hearing was published not more than twenty days nor less than ten days prior to the hearing in a newspaper in general circulation throughout the county.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the attached written standards of eligibility and assistance for general assistance to poor persons is hereby adopted.

 

FURTHER, it shall be resolved that all prior written standards of eligibility and assistance for general assistance to poor persons is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void.

 

FURTHER, the General Assistance Director shall cause a copy of the new standards and amendments to such standards to be filed with the Department of Health and Human Services within thirty days after their adoption by the county.

 

FURTHER, a copy of these standards and amendments shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours.

 

Motion by: Koci

Seconded by: Miller

Voting Aye: Mary Koci, Darrell Miller, Larry J. Dedic, Joseph J. Ruzicka

Dated this 19th day of February, 2008.

Lisa Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to authorize the General Assistance Director to administer the General Assistance Program.

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

 

Mike Mullally, attorney for the city of Friend, and Jim Vosler, Mayor of the City of Friend, were present to inform the Commissioners about the proposed Warren Memorial Hospital District.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Dedic to adopt Resolution #2606 to allow Jones Bank to withdraw securities.

RESOLUTION  2606 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD

 

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

 

HOWARD-GREELEY RURAL PUBLIC POWER------100,000.00—RECEIPT#  377004298

 

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

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

Motion by: Koci

Seconded by: Dedic

Ayes: Mary Koci, Larry J. Dedic, Darrell E. Miller, Joseph J. Ruzicka

Resolution 2606 approved 2/19/2008

Attest: Lisa Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk

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

 

Known items on the agenda for February 26, 2008 are as follows:

 8:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Board of Equalization – Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action – Approve minutes of February 12, 2008

 

 9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of February 19, 2008

Discuss/Action – Approve Claims for February 2008

 

 9:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Open Bids for Heavy Equipment Rental

 

 9:45 a.m.

Discuss/Action - Review Driveway Culvert Policy

 

10:00 a.m.    

Discuss/Action – Public Hearing to amend Seward County Zoning Regulations

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action – Building Permit Fees

Discuss/Action - Executive Session - Personnel

Discuss/Action – Jail Inspection

           

Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 10:27 am.

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

         

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Clerk

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Chairman