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February 2, 2010 |
State of
A regular meeting of the
Seward County Board of Commissioners was convened in open and public session at
8:30 a.m. on February 2, 2010 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
The Seward County Board of
Commissioners convened on February 2, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
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Present: |
Chairman: Members: |
Scott Stuhr Darrell Miller, 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.
Steve & Sharon Hambek,
representing the 4th of July Committee, asked the Board for
permission to use the courthouse lawn for the craft show at the annual 4th
of July celebration.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Garske to allow the 4th of July Committee, represented by Steve
& Sharon Hambek, to use the courthouse lawn for the 4th of July
craft show.
Commissioner Miller asked
if the courthouse bathrooms would be open.
That subject will be addressed at a future meeting.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Garske, Dedic, Miller, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Jonathan Jank, CASA
Director, gave the Commissioners an update of CASA activities including the
purchase of a building for group.
Those officials present for
the monthly meeting with the Commissioners were: Gail Brand, Bob Dahms, Lana Rourke,
Wendy Elston, Glenn Callaway, Russ Daehling, Dan Hansen, Mike Koci, Barb Liska,
Gary Petersen, Deanna Boyer, Denny Carr, Kathy Ruzicka, Joe Yocum, Jacque
Stewart and Sherry Schweitzer.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to approve the minutes of January 26, 2010.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Koci, Dedic, Garske, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Commissioners
Reports:
Commissioner Miller had no
report.
Commissioner Garske
reported she attended a BRIDGES meeting and a regional Economic Development
meeting in
Commissioner Dedic reported
he attended two meetings concerning Blue Valley Community Action and also
visited about CISDA matters.
Commissioner Koci reported
she attended a Seward County Aging Services meeting, an Economic Development
project, and a 4-H fundraiser.
Commissioner Stuhr reported
that he worked on issues concerning the personnel board, road department,
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Dedic to adopt Resolution #2770 approving the 1 & 6 year road plan for
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RESOLUTION
NO. 2770 OF THE SEWARD |
Whereas,
the Public Notice of a Public Hearing on Seward County’s proposed One (1) and
Six (6) Year County Highway Program to be held in the County Commissioner’s
Room in the Seward County Courthouse, Seward, Nebraska, on Tuesday, January 26,
2010, at 9:30 a.m., was published in the Seward County Independent for over ten
days prior to the hearing date; that a copy of said legal notice was posted in
three public places in the County where it was likely to attract attention and
the news media and the area was informed that a public hearing was to be held.
Whereas,
the above mentioned public hearing was held in the
Now
Therefore Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioner’s of Seward County,
Nebraska, that plans of the proposed One (1) and Six (6) Year County Highway
Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference
as it fully set forth herein, is hereby approved and adopted.
Motion
by: Koci
Seconded
by: Dedic
Affirmative
Vote: Mary Koci, Larry J. Dedic, Diana L. Garske, Darrell
Miller,
Scott
Stuhr, Chairman, Seward
Dated
this 2nd day of February 2010
Attest:
Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Dedic, Garske, Miller, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Lisa Bennett, of BRIDGES
presented grant papers for approval for the Nebraska Crime Commission County
Aid and the County Aid Enhancement Grant.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Garske to authorize the Chairman to sign the County Aid Grant.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Garske, Miller, Dedic, Stuhr Motion Carried.
Commissioner Stuhr
questioned some of the items requested in the County Aid Enhancement
Grant. Bennett read the narrative stated
in the grant to explain/answer questions and concerns of the grant.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Garske to authorize the Chairman to sign the County Aid Enhancement Grant.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Garske, Dedic, Miller, Stuhr Motion Carried.
Vickey Duey of Four Corners
Health Department was present to give a report of the department’s
activities. She stated that the H1N1 Flu
pandemic consumed a major part of time the past year. She reported on other activities of the
department and also on their office space.
The Commissioners recessed
at 10:00 a.m.
The Commissioners
reconvened at 10:02 a.m.
Mark Kolterman of Kolterman
Insurance visited with the Board about current dental & vision
insurance. He explained that problems
have been incurred with the administration of the insurance, not the insurance
itself. He proposed that a change in 3rd
party administration. Current insurance is with Ameritas. Principal Financial would be named as the new
insurance as well as the new administrator.
Current rates, deductibles, plan details, etc. will not change. The
Dan Hansen, Seward County
Zoning Administrator presented a short form plat for the Commissioners
consideration.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Koci to adopt Resolution #2771 in regard to the approval of the Marilyn A.
Prochaska short form plat on the SW ¼ SE ¼ of Section 30, Township 11 North,
Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.
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RESOLUTION
NO 2771 OF THE |
WHEREAS,
Marilyn A. Prochaska has applied for a Shortform Plat Subdivision of property
owned by her and described as a tract in the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 Section 30,
Township 10N, Range 3E, Seward County, Nebraska, and
WHEREAS,
The subdivision shall be called Marilyn A Prochaska Subdivision, and
WHEREAS,
The Seward County Planning Commission held a meeting on January 25, 2010 to
consider the Shortform Plat, and
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission recommended Approval of the Marilyn A Prochaska
Subdivision Shortform Plat with a vote of 8 For, and 1 Absent and Not Voting,
and
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 __X__
individuals appeared without commitment, and |
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Seward County Board of Commissioners do
hereby approve the Marilyn A Prochaska Subdivision Shortform Plat with
Resolution NO 2771.
Motion
by: Dedic
Seconded
by: Koci
Roll
Call
Ayes:
Larry J. Dedic, Mary Koci, Diana L. Garske, Darrell
Miller,
Scott
Stuhr, Chairman, Board of
Commissioners
February
2, 2010
Attest:
Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Koci, Garske, Miller, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Glenn Callaway, Seward
County Weed Superintendent presented a resolution for the Commissioners
consideration.
Moved by Miller and seconded
by Garske to adopt Resolution #2772 in regard to the authority of the Seward
County Weed Superintendent.
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Resolution
No. 2772 |
Whereas,
Nebraska Revised Statutes Section 2-955(1)(b) states that the “control
authority” must make findings and cause notice to be served upon a landowner of
record regarding the control of weeds; AND
Therefore,
Let It Be Resolved, that the “control authority”, the Seward County Board of
Commissioners, hereby authorizes the Seward County Weed Superintendent to carry
out the duties and responsibilities of the Seward County Weed Control Authority
as vested in it under the Noxious Weed Control Act, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat.
2-954(2)(a), and duly adopted regulations of the Nebraska Department of
Agriculture, to: 1) make findings of the need for more prompt or definite
control of weeds on any land than that which is accomplished by the general
notice issued; and 2) issue notice upon any individual landowner as
specifically provided by statute regarding specific instructions and methods
when and how certain named weeds are to be controlled.
Further,
Let It Be Resolved, that effective this 2nd day of February, 2010,
resolution 1629, adopted on May 14, 1996, shall be rescinded and of no further
force or effect.
Further,
Let It Be Resolved, that this resolution shall be in full force and effect
until rescinded or otherwise modified by the Seward County Board of
Commissioners.
Dated
this 2nd day of February, 2010.
Motion:
Miller
Second:
Garske
Voting
Aye: Darrell Miller, Diana L. Garske, Larry J. Dedic, Mary
Koci,
Scott
Stuhr
Attest:
Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Garske, Dedic, Koci, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Russ Daehling, Seward
County Highway Superintendent gave the Commissioners rock bid information and
noted that rock and gravel were bid at separate times of the year. He suggested having rock and gravel bids at
the same time.
Daehling then stated particulars for leasing a truck
& pup. He gave figures on hiring
contractor’s to haul gravel vs. leasing a truck & pup using our
personnel. He stated that trying to
compare figures was difficult to do.
Financial costs for a used piece of equipment and expenses from recent
snowstorms that have depleted the road budget were discussed.
The Commissioners directed Daehling to contact
Wise-Mack about a possible lease. The
item will be tentatively on next week’s agenda.
Commissioner Miller led discussion on the possible
purchase of a snow wing for a 140H motor grader. This is a part for a motor grader that would
help with snow removal. Daehling discussed
the use of this part and the difficulty of operating it.
Moved by Dedic and seconded by Miller to approve the
right of way request from Dave Nicolaus between Sections 11 & 12 of
Township 11 North, Range 1 East of the 6th p.m.
Affirmative vote: Dedic, Miller, Garske, Koci, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Commissioner Garske led discussion on a testing
quote for Air Quality on the 3rd Floor. The quote is from the Nebraska Safety
Council. It was suggested that Radon
testing for the 3rd floor can be done possibly by the Four Corners
Health Department. A kit can be obtained
for testing this. A contract for testing
the air and choosing various tests that can be performed will be pursued from
the Nebraska Safety Council.
Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to adopt Resolution
#2773 in regard to allowing Jones National Bank & Trust to withdraw pledged
securities.
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RESOLUTION # 2773 OF THE SEWARD |
Whereas: the Jones National Bank
desires to withdraw the following pledged security, said bank will still have
more than enough pledged to Seward County to cover all Treasurer deposits.
Therefore, let it be resolved, the
Jones National Bank is allowed to withdraw the following:
Federal Home Loan Bank – receipt
#457002061 – in the amount of $570,000.00
Motion by: Miller
Seconded by: Koci
Ayes: Darrell Miller, Mary
Koci, Larry J. Dedic, Diana L. Garske,
Scott Stuhr, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
Dated this 2nd day of
February, 2010
Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Miller, Koci, Dedic, Garske, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Known items on the agenda for February 9, 2010 for
the Board of Equalization are as follows:
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8:30 a.m. |
Convene and announce Open Meetings Law Pledge of Allegiance Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of January 26,
2010 Discuss/Action- Assessor Information Update |
Known items on the agenda for February 9, 2010 for
the Board of Commissioners 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 February 2,
2010 |
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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- Dental & Vision Insurance Discuss/Action- Recycling Purchasing Policy Annual
Report |
Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to adjourn at
11:26 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Koci, Miller, Garske, Dedic, Stuhr Motion Carried.
State of
I, Sherry Schweitzer, the undersigned
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal this 9th day of February
2010.
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