July 3, 2007

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ss.

 

A regular meeting of the Seward County Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 8:30 a.m. on July 3, 2007 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 July 3, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.

Present:

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

Joe Ruzicka

Darrell Miller, Scott Stuhr, Ron Minchow, 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 Koci and seconded by Stuhr to approve the minutes of June 26 and June 29, 2007.

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

 

Those officials present during their monthly visit with the County Commissioners were Sherry Schweitzer, Joe Yocum, Barb Liska, Gary Petersen, Dan Hansen, Monique Ruby, Russ Daehling, Kathy Ruzicka, Denise Janssen, Mike Koci, and Marilyn Hladky.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to go into Executive Session at 8:45 a.m., it being necessary to protect the reputation of the individual(s).

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

 

Moved by Minchow and seconded by Miller to go out of Executive Session at 8:48 a.m.

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

 

Chairman Ruzicka stated again that the reason that the Board went into Executive Session was to discuss a General Assistance Case.

 

Moved by Minchow and seconded by Koci to allow $550 for burial for GA Case #1376.

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

 

Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Miller had no report.

 

Commissioner Stuhr had no report.

 

Commissioner Minchow reported on information concerning the NPPD transmission line that is proposed to go through Seward County.  He would like the Board to send a letter to them, advising them of the new transitional ag areas as set recently by the updating of the Seward County Comprehensive Plan.

 

Commissioner Koci stated she attended a BRIDGES meeting and a Fair Board meeting.

 

Commissioner Ruzicka reported on the Board Retreat that took place last week.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Minchow to approve the right of way request from Windstream between sections 12 and 13 of Township 11 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to accept the Sheriff fees and mileage reports for May 2007 in the amount of $1,738.00 and $663.19, respectively.

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

         

Commissioner Miller led discussion on a new cell phone option for Seward County.  He contacted a representative from Alltel who was present to discuss a plan that would include all cell phone costs in one account.  Currently, the County pays for approximately 17 county owned cell phones and also pays $35.00 to employees who use their personal cell phone for county issues.  The Alltel Representative stated that she could save 20% on phone costs if all phones were on one account and be county owned.  The representative stated that initial costs of purchasing phones would be in addition to the monthly fee.  Some officials stated they did not want to have to carry around 2 cell phones.  Commissioner Miller will get a census of county owned phones and those employees who are paid $35 from the County for use of their personal phone. 

 

Under the discussion of storage/office space/CASA, custodian Mike Koci gave the Commissioners an estimate for erecting a permanent wall in the 2nd floor office, which is being considered for the CASA office.  Two quotes were received for erecting the walls and including a door.  Questions arose when deciding where walls should be built and whether they should be permanent or temporary. When asked of the Commissioners if the current storage room contents were going to be moved, the Commissioners did not know.  Monique Ruby made suggestions for partitioning off the office area.  Chairman Ruzicka voiced his discontent with current complaints. 

 

Moved by Minchow and seconded by Koci to appoint Darrell Miller as the Board representative to resolve the issue of office space/storage for CASA and use of the vacated 2nd floor office.

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

 

Lisa Bennett, BRIDGES Grant Coordinator and Ray Naber, Seward County representative for Great Plains RC & D were present to discuss the tire recycling grant.  The recycling event will be July 13 and 14, 2007.  Discussion was held on placing signs so that those dropping off tires for the recycling event would know where to drop them off.  Naber stated that he purchased a shelter for the volunteers.  Commissioner Minchow stated he would buy pizza for the volunteers.

 

Gail Brand, along with Bennett then discussed the BRIDGES report for 2006 and also the request for annual funding.  They gave information on current programs and services and also of a new scholarship program that they will be able to offer due to a donation given to BRIDGES for that specific reason.

 

No action was taken on the fuel option.

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Zoning Administrator presented a short form plat for their consideration.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Minchow to adopt Resolution #2571 in regard to the approval of the short form plat for Spohn Subdivision in # SE ¼ of Section 31, Township 9 North, Range 2 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2571 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Shirley Spohn has applied for a Shortform Plat Subdivision of property owned by Shirley Spohn, and described as a tract in the SE1/4,  Section 31, Township 9N, Range 2E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The subdivision shall be called Spohn Subdivision, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Planning Commission held a meeting on June 25, 2007 to consider the Shortform Plat, and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended Approval of the Spohn Subdivision Shortform Plat with a vote of 6 For, 0 Against, and 3 Absent and Not Voting, and

 

WHEREAS,

__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

_____ individuals appeared without commitment, and

 

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Seward County Board of Commissioners do hereby approve___X___, Deny________ the Spohn Subdivision Shortform Plat with Resolution NO: 2571.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Minchow

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Ron Minchow, Darrell E. Miller, Mary Koci,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

July 3, 2007

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Known items on the agenda for July 10, 2007 are as follows:

  9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of July 3, 2007

Discuss/Action - GA Case(s)

 

  9:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Lisa Bennett – Hazardous Household Waste Collection

 

  9:45 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Fuel Option

 

10:00 a.m.

Board of Equalization - Convene and announce open meetings law

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of July 3, 2007

Discuss/Action – Protest Hearings

Discuss/Action – Action on Protest Hearings

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action – Appoint members to Planning & Zoning Commission

Discuss/Action – Appoint members to Board of Adjustment

Discuss/Action – Auth. Chairman to sign Midlands Choice Network Access Fee – Appendix A

Discuss/Action – Res. - 360 Networks/Pathnet Tax Settlement

Discuss/Action – Authorize the Chairman to send a letter to NPPD

Discuss/Action – Storage/Office Space/CASA Space

 

Moved by Minchow and seconded by Stuhr to adjourn at 10:07 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Minchow, Stuhr, Miller, 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 10th day of July 2007.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman

 

July 3, 2007

Seward County Board of Equalization

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ss.

 

The Seward County Board of Equalization convened on July 3, 2007 at 10:15 a.m.

Present:

 

 

 

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

County Assessor:

Scott Stuhr

Darrell Miller, Ron Minchow, Mary Koci, Joe Ruzicka

Sherry Schweitzer

Marilyn Hladky

 

 

Moved by Minchow and seconded by Koci to approve the minutes of June 26, 2007.

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

 

The Board heard protest hearings, starting at 10:15 a.m. for the following:

 

Capital Tower & Communications Inc.  -  No one appeared for the hearing.   Marilyn Hladky, Seward County Assessor gave her recommendation to the Board for valuing the property.

 

Moved by Minchow and seconded by Koci to set the new value for Capital Tower and Communications Inc. for a tract of land in the N ½ of NE ¼ of Section 16, Township 11 North, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m. to $26,304 for real property and move the cell tower to personal property with a value of $5,681 for a total of $31,985.

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

 

The next protest hearing was for Kenneth E. Vergith.  He did not appear for his protest hearing.  Hladky gave her recommendation of no change.

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Koci to accept the Assessor’s recommendation of no change for Kenneth E. Vergith on Lot 2, Horseshoe Bend Lake, Seward, NE.

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

 

The next protest hearing was for David Dickinson.  Mr. Dickinson was present for the protest hearing.  Hladky stated that she had not done an interior inspection and would like to before making a recommendation.  Hladky gave examples of comparable sales.  Dickinson stated he could not find a comparable sale with a house such as his and also noted that he believes there is an error in the Assessor’s Office information which affects the square footage.  An interior inspection will be completed and Hladky will check on her calculations and a decision will be made at a later date.

 

The next protest hearing was for Marvin Havlat.  Mr. Havlat was present for his hearing.  Jon Fritz, who is an appraiser for Seward County gave information on the condition of the property in question after inspecting it.  He stated that it is not in good shape.  No action was taken on this property at this time.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Minchow to adjourn upon call of the Chairman at 10:58 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Miller, Minchow, 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                                        2007.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman