January 22, 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 January 22, 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 January 22, 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 Miller and seconded by Stuhr to approve the minutes of January 15, 2008.

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

 

Barb Liska gave an update regarding the Deputies’ salary study.

 

Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Miller reported that they are trying to get a light pole down at the new county building and also that we will possibly need some new concrete by the Jail.

 

Commissioner Stuhr reported that the County Board members can attend the 37th Annual ARC Dinner February 4th at the Cornhusker.

 

Commissioner Dedic reported that he stopped by the Saunders County Jail & spoke with the jail administrator.

 

Commissioner Koci had no report.

Commissioner Ruzicka had no report.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the utility agreement with Seward County Rural Public Power District to relocate utility poles for Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Project # BRO-7080 (34) through Section 16 of Township 10 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the utility agreement with Seward County Rural Public Power District to relocate utility poles for grading Project #C-80(427) through Section 16 of Township 10 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Discussion was held regarding the Board of Equalization meeting time.  It was noted that the Board of Equalization will meet at 8:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month.

 

The Commissioners recessed at 9:14 a.m.

 

January 22, 2008

Seward County Board of Equalization

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ss.

 

The Seward County Board of Equalization convened on January 22, 2008 at 9:15 a.m.

Present:

 

 

 

Chairman:

Members:

Deputy County Clerk:

County Assessor:

Scott Stuhr

Darrell Miller, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci, Joe Ruzicka

Lisa Dey

Marilyn Hladky

 

Commissioner 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.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Ruzicka to approve the minutes of January 15, 2008.

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

 

Greenbelt Disqualification Protest hearings were held.

 

John Brady was present to comment regarding his protest hearing.

 

John Reitz was present for his protest hearing.

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to deny the protest for Jane Gustafson & David Stava on Parcel #800021061 based on the Assessor’s recommendation.

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

Voting No: Dedic

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Koci to deny the protest for John Vinsonhaler on Parcel #800043642 based on the Assessor’s recommendation.

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

         

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to deny the protest for Gwen Krieser on Parcel #800105117.

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

Voting No:  Dedic

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Koci to deny the protest for Dennis Brown on Parcel #800043405 based on the Assessor’s recommendation.

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

Voting No: Dedic

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Dedic to deny the protest for Bryce & Phyllis Bartu on Parcel #800043014 based on the Assessor’s recommendation.

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

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to deny the protest for Russell Stanczyk on Parcel #800208625.

Affirmative vote: Ruzicka, Miller, Stuhr                                          Motion Carried.

Voting No: Dedic, Koci

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to deny the protest for Ryon Adams on Parcel #800042360.

Affirmative vote: Ruzicka, Miller, Stuhr                                          Motion Carried.

Voting No: Dedic, Koci

 

800217624

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to deny the protest for John Brady on Parcel #800217624.

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

Voting No: Dedic

 

Moved by Ruzicka to disqualify the protest for John Reitz on Parcel #800021924 based on the Assessor’s recommendation.

Motion dies for lack of a second.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Dedic to approve the protest for John Reitz on Parcel #800021924.

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

Voting No: Stuhr

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to approve tax list corrections 30-06R & 18-07P.

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

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 10:01 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              day of                                        2008.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman

 

The Board of Commissioners reconvened at 10:02 a.m.

 

Jeff Baker, General Assistance Director was present to discuss the proposed new General Assistance Guidelines

 

Moved by Miler and seconded by Koci to authorize the General Assistance Director to advertise for a public hearing regarding the proposed New General Assistance Guidelines.

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

 

Known items on the agenda for January 29, 2008 are as follows:

  9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of January 22, 2008

Discuss/Action – claims

Discuss/Action - 4-H Month Proclamation

Discuss/Action - GA Case(s)

 

  9:30 a.m.     

Discuss/Action – Public Hearing - 1 & 6 year Road Plan

 

10:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Bill Abts & Al Eveland – Ameritas -Jail Bonds

 

10:45 a.m.

Discuss/Action – DLR – Jail Project

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Jail Inspection

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 10:16 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Miller, 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 29th day of January 2008.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman