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February 5, 2008 |
State of
A regular meeting of the
Seward County Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 8:30 a.m.
on February 5, 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
The Seward County Board of
Commissioners convened on February 5, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
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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 Stuhr to approve the minutes of January 29, 2008.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Officials present for their
monthly meeting with the Board were: Russ Daehling, Dan Hansen, Gary Petersen,
Kathy Ruzicka, Jeff Baker, Marilyn Hladky, Joe Yocum, Jacque Stewart, and Gail
Brand.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to add to the agenda an emergency item to authorize the
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Commissioners Report:
Commissioner Miller met
with the Road Department and engineers regarding a bridge in
Commissioner Stuhr attended
the bridge meeting also. He reported
that he had a couple of phone calls on Building Inspection fees for grain bins.
Sharon and Steve Hambek
were present to request permission for use of the Courthouse lawn for the 4th
of July.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to authorize the Seward 4th of July Committee to use the
courthouse lawn on the 4th of July.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Commissioners Reports (continued):
Commissioner Dedic reported
that he had a call inquiring about a center pivot going over an abandoned
cemetery.
Barb Liska was present for
discussion regarding the Personnel Board.
It was recommended that various employees should be listed in the
personnel manual as exempt employees. A description of what an exempt employee
is was also brought up. Commissioner Stuhr was appointed to help the personnel
board with the recommendations. Liska also reported that the Personnel Board
approved the request from the
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board to set 2 Treasurers
office employees at a grade 6.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka, Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to adopt Resolution #2599 regarding the 1 & 6 year road
plan.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 2599 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 29, 2008,
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 County Commissioner’s Room
at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2008.
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 if fully set forth herein, is hereby approved and adopted.
Motion
by: Miller
Seconded
by: Stuhr
Affirmative
vote: Darrell E. Miller, Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Larry
J. Dedic,
Joseph
J. Ruzicka
Dated
this 5th day of February, 2008.
Attest:
Lisa Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk
Affirmative vote: Miller, Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to authorize the Chairman to sign the utility agreement with NPPD on
Project #BRO-7080(34) Seward South.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to authorize the Chairman to sign the Right of Way documents for Project
#BRO-7080(34) located through Section 16 of Township 10 North, Range 3 East of
the 6th p.m.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to authorize the Chairman to sign the Right of Way documents for
Project #BRO-7080(41) located between Sections 17 & 18 of Township 10
North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to authorize the Chairman to sign the Right of Way request
for Windstream between Sections 4 & 9 of Township 9 North, Range 4 East of
the 6th pm.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Joe Ruzicka discussed a
possible interlocal agreement with
Joe Ruzicka and Darrell
Miller will meet with
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to accept the Clerk of the District Court fee report for
January 2008 in the amount of $2,941.11.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to adopt Resolution #2600 in regard to authorizing the
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RESOLUTION
#2600 OF THE SEWARD |
Let
it be resolved, the County Treasurer is directed to publish for sale all delinquent
real taxes and specials to the General Public for three consecutive weeks in
February, 2008, starting with the first week in February. Said advertising will be done in a newspaper
with general circulation in
Moved
by: Miller
Seconded
by: Stuhr
Roll
Call Vote:
Ayes:
Darrell E. Miller, Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Larry J.
Dedic,
Joseph
J. Ruzicka, Chairperson of the
Board
Adopted
this day dated: 2/5/2008
Lisa
M. Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to adopt Resolution #2601 in regard to withdrawing securities from
Jones Bank on receipt #376000497 & #30104124.
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RESOLUTION
#2601 WITHDRAWAL
OF SECURITIES |
Whereas
the Jones Bank and Trust Company desires to withdraw the following securities:
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500,000.00 500,000.00 |
FHLB and FHLB |
Receipt
Number: 376000497 Receipt
Number: 30104124 |
Whereas:
the Jones Bank would have more than ample pledging to cover Seward County
Deposits,
Therefore,
this
Motion
by: Stuhr
Seconded
by: Koci
Roll
Call Vote:
Ayes:
Scott Stuhr, Darrell E. Miller, Mary Koci, Larry J.
Dedic,
Joseph
J. Ruzicka, Chair of the Board
Resolution
#2601 passed as of today’s date 2/5/2008.
Attest:
Lisa Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to adopt Resolution #2602 to withdraw securities from Jones Bank on
receipt #301004698.
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RESOLUTION
#2602 |
Whereas
the Jones National Bank desires to withdraw the following securities:
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Federal
Home Loan Bank |
1,000,000.00 |
Receipt
#301004698 |
And,
whereas, said bank would still have ample pledging to more than cover County
deposits,
Let
it be resolved, this Board approves the above withdrawal.
Motion
by: Stuhr
Seconded
by: Miller
Ayes:
Scott Stuhr, Darrell E. Miller, Mary Koci, Larry J.
Dedic,
Joseph
J. Ruzicka, Board Chair
Today’s
date: February 5, 2008
Attest:
Lisa Dey, Deputy Seward County Clerk
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
At 9:30 a.m. Vibratory Soil
Compactor bids were opened.
Bids were received from
Nebraska Machinery Company and Murphy Tractor & Equipment.
The Commissioners recessed
at 9:35 a.m.
The Commissioners
reconvened at 9:45 a.m.
Al Povondra was present
with Carlson West Povondra architects to discuss the Jail project fees and
expenses.
Known items on the agenda
for February 12, 2008 are as follows:
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8:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Board of
Equalization - Convene and announce Open Meetings Law Discuss/Action
– Approve minutes of January 22, 2008 |
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9:00 a.m. |
Convene and announce Open
Meetings Law Pledge of Allegiance Discuss/Action - Approve minutes
of February 5, 2008 Discuss/Action - GA
Case(s) |
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9:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Public Hearing - New GA Guidelines |
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10:00 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Warren
Memorial Hospital District Review & Approval – Mike Mullally |
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Other Business Matters
to Address When Time Allows Discuss/Action –
Public/Officials/Boards Commissioners Reports Discuss/Action – Award
Bid for Vibratory Soil Compactor Discuss/Action -Authorize
Hwy Supt to advertise for Heavy Equipment Rental bids Right of Way Request(s): Discuss/Action –
Authorize Chairman to sign support paper for adding phragmites as a noxious
weed Discuss/Action –
Authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with Sign-Up LTD for installation
of rural addressing signs Discuss/Action - Center
Pivot crossing an abandoned cemetery Discuss/Action – Building
Permits fees Discuss/Action – Jail
Inspection |
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Stuhr to adjourn at 10:35 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 12th day of February
2008.
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