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January 8, 2008 |
State of
A regular meeting of the
Seward County Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 8:30
a.m. on January 8, 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 January 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
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Present: |
Members: |
Darrell Miller, Scott
Stuhr, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci, Joe Ruzicka Sherry Schweitzer |
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.
Schweitzer called for
nominations for Chairman of the Seward County Board of
Stuhr nominated
Ruzicka.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Ruzicka as
Chairman of the Seward County Board of
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
The
Chairman Ruzicka called for
nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Seward County Board of
Miller nominated Stuhr.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Miller that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Stuhr as
Vice-Chairman of the Seward County Board of Commissioners.
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Miller, Koci, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Those officials present
during their monthly discussion with the Commissioners were: Marilyn Hladky,
Gary Petersen, Barb Liska, Kathy Ruzicka, Dan Hansen, Russell Daehling, Jeff
Baker, Mike Koci, and Sherry Schweitzer.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to approve the minutes of December 27, 2007.
Affirmative Vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to appoint Dedic to the Blue Valley Community Action Board of
Directors.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to appoint Stuhr to the Region V Mental Health Governing
Board.
Affirmative vote: Miller, Koci,
Dedic, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to appoint Ruzicka as
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Koci, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Dedic to appoint Stuhr and Koci as
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Dedic, Stuhr, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Miller to appoint Stuhr as
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Miller, Dedic, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Stuhr to appoint Koci to the Seward County Visitors Committee.
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Stuhr, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Dedic to appoint Koci to the CASA Board.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Dedic, Stuhr, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to appoint Koci as a BRIDGES board member.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to appoint Dedic to the Seward/Saline Solid Waste Agency.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Koci, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to appoint Ray Naber as
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to appoint Dedic to the CISDA Board.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Koci, Stuhr, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to appoint Stuhr and Miller to the Seward County E911 Board.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Stuhr to appoint Koci to the Seward County Aging Services Commission.
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Stuhr, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Dedic to appoint Miller as liaison to Upper Big Blue NRD and Stuhr as
alternate.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Dedic, Miller, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to appoint Dedic as liaison to Lower Platte South NRD and Miller as
alternate.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Koci, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Dedic to appoint Ruzicka to work with case workers on G.A. cases and Stuhr as
alternate, and that they have the authority to make interim decisions for the
board in case of emergency.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Dedic, Miller, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to appoint Dr. J.B. Ketner, the
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to appoint Dr. Connie Novak or any other Physician of Memorial Health
Care Systems as the
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Miller, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to set the
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to approve the following depositories for
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Stuhr to name the
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Stuhr, Koci, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to appoint Russell Daehling as the Seward County Highway Supt. for 2008
as per State Statute 39-1501 RSS 1943 with a present salary of $4,250.00 per
month and a cost of living adjustment to be given in the same manner as other
appointed officials in July, 2008.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to re-appoint
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Dedic to re-appoint Gary Petersen as the Seward County Weed Supt
and Emergency Manager.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Dedic, Koci, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Chairman Ruzicka removed
himself from the Board at 8:59 a.m. due to Kathy Ruzicka being his spouse.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to re-appoint Kathy Ruzicka as the Seward County Aging Services
Director.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Koci, Dedic, Stuhr
Abstain: Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Chairman Ruzicka joined the
Board at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Koci to appoint
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Koci, Miller, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Miller to appoint
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Miller, Stuhr, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and seconded
by Stuhr to appoint
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to set the salary for the
Affirmative Vote:
Miller withdrew his
second. Stuhr withdrew his motion.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to accept the 2008 List of Office Liaisons and Seward County
Committee appointments as follows:
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
(See next page for complete List of Office
Liaisons).
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2008
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Commissioner Koci |
Commissioner Stuhr |
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Aging Director |
Koci |
Aging
Services Commission Member |
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BRIDGES
Board Member |
E911
Board Member |
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Assessor |
Stuhr |
CASA
Board Member |
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Chamber
of Commerce liaison |
GA &
CM Cases/Updates alternate |
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Attorney |
Dedic |
Fair
Board liaison |
Local
Emergency(LEPC) |
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Fourth of
July Committee |
Region V
Mental Health Board Member |
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Bldg.
& Grounds |
Miller |
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Seward
Economic Dev. Board |
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Seward
Economic Dev. Board |
Upper Big
Blue Liaison - Alternate |
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CASA |
Koci |
Tourism |
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Clerk |
Ruzicka |
Commissioner Miller |
Commissioner Ruzicka |
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County
Court |
Miller |
Bldgs & Grounds Liaison |
Agenda |
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E911
Board Member |
City of |
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Dist.
Court |
Stuhr |
Planning
& Zoning Board Liaison |
Courthouse
Closing |
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Seward |
GA &
CM Cases/Guideline updates |
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E-911
Center |
Miller |
Upper Big
Blue NRD liaison |
NIRMA |
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Southeast
NE Dev. District |
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Extension
Office |
Koci |
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Veterans
Service Committee |
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Commissioner Dedic |
Buildings
& Grounds Liaison - Alternate |
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Handi-Bus |
Ruzicka |
Abandoned
Cemeteries |
Planning
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Highway
Supt. |
Ruzicka |
CISDA
Board Member |
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Legislature |
Entire Board Committees |
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Pre-Trial
Diversion |
Koci |
Lower
Platte |
Budget
Authority & Budget/Finance |
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Safety
Committee |
Hwy Dept.
Equipment & Shops |
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Public
Defender |
Miller |
Seward/Saline
Solid Waste Board |
including Bridge &
Personnel |
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Insurance |
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Sheriff
(inc. jail) |
Stuhr |
Former Commissioner Ray Naber |
One &
Six Year Road Plan |
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Treasurer |
Stuhr |
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Veterans Serv. Off |
Ruzicka |
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Weed/Emer. Man |
Ruzicka |
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Zoning/Bldg.Insp |
Miller |
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Marilyn Hladky, Seward
County Assessor met with the Board in regard to amending a policy in her office
for a definition for Agricultural or Horticultural parcel. The Commissioners discussed the various possibilities
with the current wording and the wording that Hladky would like them to
consider. No action was taken at this
time since protests are already in progress for this year.
Commissioner Reports:
Commissioner Miller had no
report.
Commissioner Stuhr has a
Four Corners Health Dept. meeting this evening.
He also presented information from Region V in regard to Emergency
Protective Custodies (EPC’s).
Commissioner Dedic reported
he attended a CISDA meeting the previous night.
Commissioner Koci went to a
CASA Board meeting and presented a report from the Hazardous Household Waste
Event held last fall.
Commissioner Ruzicka had no
report.
The Commissioners recessed
at 9:25 a.m.
The Commissioner reconvened
at 9:45 a.m.
Russell Daehling, Seward County
Highway Superintendent gave the Commissioners information concerning the 1
& 6 Year Road Plan.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Dedic to authorize the Highway Superintendent to advertise for a
public hearing for the 1 & 6 Year Road Plan.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Dedic, Stuhr, Koci, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Miller to accept the Clerk of the District Court Fee Report for December
2007 in the amount of $2,169.42.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Miller, Stuhr, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Miller to accept the Sheriff’s Fee and Mileage report for November 2007 in
the amount of $1,597.00 and $825.28 respectively.
Affirmative vote: Dedic,
Miller, Koci, Stuhr, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
County Clerk Sherry
Schweitzer and County Treasurer Bob Dahms presented information on audit costs
including a survey of area counties and their costs incurred for annual
audits. New federal regulations called
SAS112 have caused more auditing procedures and thus, more costs. The Commissioners discussed whether to go out
for bids for performing the
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to retain Niewedde & Wiens,
CPA for a period of 3 years to conduct the
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Miller, Dedic, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Lisa Bennett of BRIDGES
presented information for a grant which funds a Pre-Diversion Case worker. The Commissioners raised questions about the
cost of the grant compared to the previous year. The item was tabled until Bennett was able to
get information from the Pre-Trial Diversion Office.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to approve the cost of living increase for Elected Officials at 2.7%
for calendar year 2008.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
Bennett returned with
information from the Pre-Trial Diversion Office in regard to the grant requests
discussed earlier.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the grant documents for a Juvenile
Grant.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Dedic, Miller, Ruzicka Motion
Carried.
David Kimble, Seward County
Public Defender was present to discuss the Public Defender position. The Commissioners discussed making the job
full time. Currently, it is a part time
position with a ¾ time clerical help.
Kimble stated that if the Commissioners would make the position full
time, he would need to make his staff person a full time (40 hour) position. The Commissioners also discussed the office
space for the public defender.
The Commissioners also
discussed setting the salary of their own office. They stated they would like to get closer to
the NACO recommendation of 50% of the Elected Officials salary. Currently, they are at 40%.
They gave the
The Commissioners then
recessed at 9:50 a.m.
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Seward January 8, 2008 |
State of
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Present: |
Members: |
Darrell Miller, Scott
Stuhr, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci, Joe Ruzicka Sherry Schweitzer Marilyn Hladky |
County Clerk Sherry
Schweitzer 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.
Schweitzer called for
nominations for Chairman of the Seward County Board of Equalization.
Miller nominated Stuhr.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Koci that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Stuhr as
Chairman of the Seward County Board of Equalization.
Affirmative vote: Dedic, Koci, Miller, Ruzicka, Stuhr Motion Carried.
The
Chairman Stuhr called for
nominations for Vice-Chairman for the Seward County Board of Equalization.
Koci nominated Ruzicka.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Dedic that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for
Ruzicka as Vice-Chairman of the Seward County Board of Equalization.
Affirmative vote: Miller, Dedic, Koci, Ruzicka, Stuhr Motion Carried.
The Board of Equalization
then held a protest hearing for John W. Reitz in regard to disallowing the
special valuation for property he owns.
No one appeared for the
protest hearing.
The Commissioners then
discussed previous protest hearings held but decisions not made.
Moved by Koci and seconded by
Ruzicka to deny the protest of Mark Pieloch on parcel
# 800023684 on an 80 acre tract and parcel # 8000023668 for real estate in
Section 25 Township 12 North, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Ruzicka, Miller, Dedic, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Moved by Ruzicka and
seconded by Miller to approve Tax List Corrections 14-07PP, 15-07PP, 16-07PP,
17-07PP and 29-07RP.
Affirmative vote: Ruzicka,
Miller, Koci, Dedic, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Moved by Ruzicka and
seconded by Miller to approve the motor vehicle exemptions as follows:
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Ford 4Dr |
2FACP74W1PX182874 |
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Memorial
Health Care Syst |
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Chevy
Silverado |
1GCHK29U21E314767 |
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Haulmark Utility Trlr |
16HCB1016XH056503 |
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Seward/Saline
Co Solid Waste Mgmt Agency |
2001 |
Alleycat Rcycl Trlr
RSW-3000 |
1D9RP2429YB388059 |
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2001 |
Alleycat Rcycl Trlr
RSW-3000 |
1D9RP2429YB388076 |
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2001 |
Alleycat Rcycl Trlr
RSW-3000 |
1D9RP2428YB399004 |
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2007 |
Alleycat Rcycl Trlr
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1D9RP24297B388013 |
Affirmative vote: Ruzicka,
Miller, Koci, Dedic, Stuhr Motion
Carried.
Moved by Dedic and seconded
by Miller to adjourn as the Board of Equalization at 11:08 a.m. upon call of
the Chairman.
Affirmative vote: Dedic, Miller,
Koci, Ruzicka, 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 day of 2008.
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________________________ Clerk |
________________________ Chairman |
The Board of Commissioners
reconvened at 11:08 a.m.
The Commissioners discussed
attending the NACO Institute of Excellence.
It is a course developed by NACO in cooperation with the
Moved by Ruzicka and
seconded by Dedic to pay the tuition of $225 for Commissioner Koci to attend
the
Affirmative vote: Ruzicka,
Dedic, Miller, Stuhr, Koci Motion
Carried.
The Commissioners then discussed
the selection of an architect for the jail project. Dan Williamson, consultant for the jail
project gave a synopsis of each firm’s expenses and fees they quoted. Also present to give their opinion was Joe
Yocum,
Each of the Commissioners
stated their final 2 finalists as follows:
Miller: DLR Group and Carlson West Povondra
Stuhr: Carlson West Povondra and DLR Group
Dedic: DLR Group and Prochaska
& Associates
Koci: Carlson West Povondra & Davis Design
Ruzicka: DLR Group and Carlson West Povondra
Chairman Ruzicka stated
then that the 2 finalists that would make another presentation would be Carlson
West Povondra and DLR Group.
Known items on the agenda
for January 15, 2008 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 January 8, 2008 Discuss/Action - GA
Case(s) |
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9:05 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – 2008
Weed Control Plan |
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9:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action - Lease/
Purchase Vibratory Soil Compactor |
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10:00 a.m. |
Discuss/Action – Public Hearing
– Public Transportation – New Mini Bus Discuss/Action – Action
on above hearing |
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10:15 a.m. |
Discuss/Action - Board of
Equalization – Convene and announce Open Meetings Law Discuss/Action
– Approve minutes of December 21, 2007 & January 8, 2008 Discuss/Action
– Discuss/Action – Action on above
Protests |
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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 – Accept
County Clerk fee report for Dec 2007 - $24,751.25 Discuss/Action – Res. –
Full Time Public Defender Position |
The Commissioners recessed at 11:45 a.m.
The Commissioners reconvened at 12:00 p.m.
Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to adopt
Resolution #2597 in regard to setting the salaries for the
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RESOLUTION
NO. 2597 OF THE SEWARD |
WHEREAS,
the laws of the State of Nebraska provide that the salaries of elected
officials be fixed by the County Board prior to January 15, of the year in
which a general election will be held for the respective offices; and
WHEREAS,
all elected County officials shall be included on an equal basis with other
County Employees as to the provisions and benefits of any group insurance,
retirement, life insurance or any other benefits adopted by the County Board of
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the Seward County Board of
The
full time Seward County Public
The
Seward County
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That in the
event any changes are made during the term of office in the Health Insurance,
Life Insurance, Retirement, or other benefits for the
FURTHER: All yearly salary adjustment mentioned above
as a “Cost of Living Index” are limited to a maximum of 4 % for all elected
officials.
Dated this 8th
day of January 2008.
Motion
by: Koci