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July 21, 2009 Seward |
State of
A regular meeting of the
Seward County Board of Equalization was convened in open and public session at 8:30
a.m. on July 21, 2009 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
Equalization convened on July 21, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
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Present: |
Chairman: Members: |
Larry Dedic Scott Stuhr, Diana
Garske, Mary Koci, Darrell Miller Sherry Schweitzer Marilyn Hladky |
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.
The Board made decisions of
the current year’s valuation protests.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to approve the minutes of July14, 2009.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Garske, Koci, Dedic Motion
Carried.
John Fritz, an appraiser
for
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to lower the valuation on Protest #2009-8 for
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Garske, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Garske to lower the valuation on Protest #2009-9 for
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Garske, Miller, Koci, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Stuhr to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-17 for Colleen Potratz, Trustee as protested by Dan Rudolph.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Stuhr, Koci, Garske, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to lower the valuation on Protest #2009-16 for Kile
W. Johnson, Trustee as protested by Dan Rudolph to $111,638.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Koci, Garske, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-5 for Dennis & Sherry
Golden.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Garske, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-6 for Dennis & Sherry
Golden.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Garske, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-1 for Steve &
Tammy Fotopoulos
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Koci, Stuhr, Garske, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Garske to lower the valuation on Protest #2009-2 for Crystal Tegtmeier to $198,631.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Garske, Stuhr, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to lower the valuation on Protest #2009-3 for Robert & Marcia Redler to $229,002.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Miller, Garske, Dedic Motion
Carried.
The Board of Equalization
recessed at 9:00 a.m.
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July 21, 2009 Seward |
State of
A regular meeting of the
Seward County Board of Commissioners was convened in open and public session at
9:00 a.m. on July 21, 2009 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 July 21, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
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Present: |
Chairman: Members: |
Darrell Miller Scott Stuhr, 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.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to approve the minutes of July 14, 2009.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Koci,
Garske, Dedic, Miller Motion
Carried.
Daehling reported that he
has finished the education for stimulus funding, reported on stimulus funded
projects & requirements, and road department activities.
Shayne Huxall
of Olsson & Associates delivered a presentation on the courthouse roof
drain problem. Mike Koci, courthouse
custodian was in attendance to answer questions. The courthouse roof drains are
tied into the sewer drains and need to be changed. The item will be discussed next week.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to open the public hearing at 9:32 a.m. on a request for a conditional
use permit to subdivide under 20 acres in A-1 District in # SE ¼ of Section 30,
Township 10 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Garske, Dedic, Miller Motion
Carried.
Dan Hansen stated the
recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board.
No one appeared in
opposition or in support of the request.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to close the public hearing at 9:35 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Garske, Dedic, Miller Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to adopt Resolution #2720 in regard to a conditional use permit to
subdivide under 20 acres in A-1 District in # SE ¼ of Section 30, Township 10
North, Range 3 east of the 6th p.m.
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RESOLUTION
NO 2720 OF THE |
WHEREAS,
Marilyn Prochaska has applied for a Conditional Use
Permit to Subdivide under 20 Acres in the A-1 District, and
WHEREAS,
The property is described as part of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and SW1/4 of the
SE1/4, of Section 30, Township 10N, Range 3E, Seward County, Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, The
Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application at a
regular meeting June 22, 2009, and
WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the
Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and
WHEREAS,
The Planning Commission recommended Approval of the Conditional Use Permit,
with a vote of 9 In Favor, 0 Against, and 0 Absent and Not Voting, and
WHEREAS, The Seward County Board of Commissioners held a
public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting July 21, 2009,
and
WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the
Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and
WHEREAS,
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__X__ no one appeared to
oppose said Conditional Use _____
individuals appeared to oppose said Conditional Use __X__
no one appeared to support said Conditional Use _____
individuals appeared to support said Conditional Use _____
individuals appeared without commitment, and |
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Seward County Board of Commissioners do
hereby approve _X_ or ___ deny the Conditional Use Permit for Marilyn Prochaska to Subdivide under 20 Acres in the A-1 District,
on a tract of ground located in part of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and SW1/4 of the
SE1/4, Section 30, Township 10N, Range 3E Seward County, Nebraska.
Motion
by: Stuhr
Seconded
by: Koci
Roll
Call
Ayes:
Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Larry J. Dedic, Diana L. Garske,
Darrell
Miller, Chairman, Board of
Commissioners
July
21, 2009
Attest:
Sherry Schweitzer, Seward
Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Koci,
Dedic, Garske, Miller Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to open a public hearing at 9:38 a.m., as published, to add a section
to the Subdivision regulations dealing with tornado sirens.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Garske, Koci, Miller Motion
Carried.
Dan Hansen stated the
recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board.
No one appeared in
opposition or in support of the request.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to close the public hearing at 9:40 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Garske, Dedic, Miller Motion
Carried.
Commissioner Stuhr stated
that the Planning & Zoning Board recommendation only wanted more
information and so no resolution needs to be adopted. The Zoning Administrator will visit with the
E911 Board to get the Planning & Zoning Board the information they have
requested.
Matt Howe and Donnie Stockley of Technical Services gave the Commissioners
information on off-site storage for the county information. An estimate for checking all county computers
and installing the program was given to the Commissioners. They explained some security issues that were
brought up. The issue will be on the
agenda next week.
The Commissioner recessed
at 9:50 a.m.
The Commissioner reconvened
at 9:59 a.m.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Stuhr to open the public hearing at 10:00 a.m., as published, to change the
setbacks in the Agricultural District 4.03.03 Con Uses # 18 (Sanitary Landfill
setbacks to residences that are not on the same properties).
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Stuhr, Garske, Dedic, Miller Motion
Carried.
Dan Hansen gave the
Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation.
Those members of the public
that spoke at the hearing were:
In Support of the zoning
change:
Steve Mossman, an attorney
for G & P Development, and Kelly Danielson of G & P Development.
Nobody spoke in opposition
of said request.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Garske to close the public hearing at 10:23 a.m.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Garske, Dedic, Koci, Miller Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Dedic to table the subject of possible changes to the setbacks in the
Agricultural District 4.03.03 Con Uses # 18 (Sanitary Landfill setbacks to
residences that are not on the same properties) until next week.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Dedic, Garske, Koci, Miller Motion
Carried.
Terry Kamprath gave
information about the prisoner census in the Seward County Jail, the jail roof
and the jail building committee.
Sherry Schweitzer,
Commissioners
Reports:
Commissioner Stuhr reported
on road documentation requested by Senator Ben Nelson for a project.
Commissioner Garske reported
she attended a CASA meeting and also a meeting with representatives of law
enforcement and the courts on a possible
Commissioner Dedic reported
on a road problem and also a Weed Department Vehicle incident.
Commissioner Koci reported
she attended an Economic Development Board meeting.
Commissioner Miller had no
report.
Seward County Attorney
Wendy Elston informed the Board about wording for an agreement for the Upper
Big Blue NRD.
Moved by Koci and seconded by
Dedic to authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with Upper Big Blue NRD
for the purpose of boring and jacking a steel pipe through the Moravec Dam and is built on the county road right of way
located between the NW ¼ of Section 6, Township 12 North, Range 3 East of the 6th
p.m. in Seward County and the SW ¼ of Section 31, Township 13 North, Range 3
East of the 6th p.m. in Butler County.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Dedic, Garske, Stuhr, Miller Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to approve the right of way request for Dale Niemann
between Section 36 Township 12 North, Range 1 and Section 1, Township 11 North,
Range 1 all East of the 6th p.m.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Garske, Dedic, Miller Motion
Carried.
The landscaping project
south of the jail was discussed. Mike
Koci, courthouse custodian got an estimate for leveling and covering the area
$1,933. This was in addition to the rock
and/or grass and a possible retaining wall cost estimates. Discussion about the
upkeep and/or the type of grass that would best fit the area was held. The road department will assist in getting
the project done and will get more information for the Commissioners.
Commissioner Garske led
discussion on a Viaero grant. After visiting with the E911 Director, it was
decided that
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Garske to re-appoint Don Olson to the Lincoln Area Agency on Aging’s Area Wide Advisory Council.
Affirmative vote: Koci,
Garske, Dedic, Stuhr, Miller Motion
Carried.
The Board of Commissioners
recessed at 11:16 a.m.
The Board of Equalization
reconvened at 11:25 a.m.
Hladky gave information on
the various protests that need to be decided on.
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-4 for Dwane & Laura Rauscher.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Koci, Stuhr, Garske, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-7 for Lindley & Tanya
Williams.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Garske, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-10 for Austin & Karissa McDonald.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Garske, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Garske to lower the valuation on Protest #2009-11 for Russell Keller c/o
Kevin Keller to $58,874.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Garske, Koci, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Garske to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-12 for Linda Hawley.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Garske, Miller, Koci, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-13 for John Chloupek.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Garske, Koci, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Miller to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-14 for Harold &
Connie Wheeler.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Miller, Koci, Garske, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Koci to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-15 for Mark Eberspacher & Kim Schrader Eberspacher.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Koci, Garske, Miller, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Garske to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-18 for Bryan & Amy
Miller.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr,
Garske, Miller, Koci, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Moved by Koci and seconded
by Garske to not change the valuation on Protest #2009-19 for Hazel Hendrix c/o
Gary Hendrix.
Affirmative vote: Koci, Garske,
Miller, Stuhr, Dedic Motion
Carried.
Hladky then informed the
Commissioners of her office activities.
Known items on the agenda
for July 28, 2009 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 July 21, 2009 Discuss/Action- Assessor
Information Update |
Moved by Miller and
seconded by Koci to adjourn at 12:04 p.m.
Affirmative vote: Miller,
Koci, Garske, Stuhr, Dedic Motion
Carried.
State of
I, Sherry Schweitzer, the
undersigned
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 28th day of
July 2009.
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________________________ Clerk |
________________________ Chairman |
The Board of Commissioners
reconvened at 12:04 p.m.
Known items on the agenda
for July 28, 2009 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 July 21, 2009 Discuss/Action – July
2009 claims |
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9:02 a.m. |
Discuss/Action- Lisa
Bennett/BRIDGES-Auth Chairman to sign crime commission grant documents |
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9:15 a.m. |
Discuss/Action- Gary
Petersen-Res-Seward |
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9:20 a.m. |
Discuss/Action- Doug Brand-Seward
Co. Fair Board-Requests permission to place electronic sign on courthouse
square Aug 1-16, 2009 for Seward Co Fair |
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9:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action-
Counseling during incarceration |
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9:45 a.m. |
Discuss/Action- Res-change the setbacks in the Agricultural District
4.03.03 Con Uses # 18 (Sanitary Landfill setbacks to residences that are not
on the same properties) |
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10:30 a.m. |
Discuss/Action- budget
meetings with officials |
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Other Business Matters
to Address When Time Allows Discuss/Action –
Public/Officials/Boards Commissioners Reports Discuss/Action- 224th
road repairs by Sunrise Country Manor Right of Way Request(s): Discuss/Action-
Courthouse roof drain project Discuss/Action- Off-site
storage |
The Board of Commissioners
recessed at 12:12 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners
reconvened at 1:07 p.m. at the
The Board of Commissioners
discussed several subjects such as budgets, claims, and county expenses.
The Board of Commissioners
recessed at 3:10 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners
reconvened at 3:20 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners
had more discussion of the same subjects.
Moved by Stuhr and seconded
by Garske to adjourn at 5:21 p.m.
Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Garske,
Koci, Dedic, Miller Motion
Carried.
State of
I, Sherry Schweitzer, the
undersigned
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 28th day of
July 2009.
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________________________ Clerk |
________________________ Chairman |