May 20, 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 May 20, 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 May 20, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

Present:

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

Joe Ruzicka

Darrell Miller, Scott Stuhr, 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 May 6, 2008.

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

 

Gary Petersen, the Emergency Manager for Seward County informed the Board about Emergency Manager items such as Hazard Mitigation Plans, the rural signage, reverse 911.

 

During Jail Update, it was mentioned that Martin Berglund of DLR Group would be attending next weeks meeting at 12:30 p.m.

 

Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Miller reported that the cooling tower is leaking on the courthouse roof.

 

Commissioner Stuhr attended a Seward County Personnel Board Meeting and a Region V Services Board Meeting.

 

John Cunningham of the Wetlands American Trust was present to give information on their plans to permit an area for wetlands.  The area in question is in the NE ¼ Section 18, Township10, Range 2 East of the 6th p.m.  NE Fish and Wildlife will have an easement on it but the ownership will be with Wetlands.  Cunningham will get the Village of Goehner’s OK on the zoning portion that lies within Goehner’s zoning jurisdiction.  Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent said he did not care for the easement because he has had problems with Fish & Wildlife.  Cunningham said they will only have an easement; ownership will be retained by Wetlands American Trust.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller that the Wetlands American Trust Conservation Easement does not appear to be in violation of the Seward County Comp Plan or Zoning Regulations.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to amend the previous motion that it is only in reference to the land in the Seward County Zoning jurisdiction.

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

 

Voting on the motion as amended:

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to open the bids for Project # BRO-7080 (518) between Sections 7 & 18 of Township 9 North, Range 2 at 9:40 a.m.

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

 

Bids were received from Oden Construction and Midwest Sales and Services.  A decision will be made at a later date.

 

 

 

Commissioner Reports (cont):

Commissioner Dedic attended a Blue Valley Community Action meeting and also went to a Seward/Saline Solid Waste Meeting.

 

Commissioner Koci attended a CASA meeting and a Fair Board Meeting.

 

Chairman Ruzicka had no report

 

Daehling then informed the Board about an intersection which there is a risk involved because there is not a stop sign installed.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by  Dedic to adopt Res. #2633 in regard to the installation of a stop sign at the SE ¼ at the E 1/16 corner of Section 15 Township 10 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO. 2633 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Whereas, in the judgment of the Seward County Board of Commissioners it is deemed advisable and public safety demands that s STOP sign be erected and maintained at the following location:

 

Located at the intersection of the SE ¼ at the E 1/16th corner of Section 15, Township 10 North, Range 3 East, installing a STOP sign for East bound traffic.  2521 E. Ruby Road.

 

Therefore Be It Resolved, that a STOP sign be erected at this location and any previous resolutions inconsistent here with are hereby repealed as of adoption of this resolution.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Dedic

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Larry J. Dedic, Darrell Miller, Mary Koci,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Date: 5/20/2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to authorize the Highway Superintendent to advertise for contractor bids for bridge letting for Project 70800(518) between Sections 7 & 18 of Township 9 North, Range 2 East of the 6th p.m.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr Miller Koci Dedic Ruzicka                            Motion Carried.      

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between Seward County and the State of Nebraska Dept of Roads to purchase a new van for Public Transit.

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

 

The Commissioners then visited with Daehling about the process for ordering fuel.  Because sometimes the fuel had run out, arrangements have been made for the instance to not happen again.  Users such as the Sheriff Dept and Public Transit have also been made aware so that it doesn’t happen.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to open a public hearing for a zoning change request in the NE ¼ of Section 23, Range 10, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m. at 10:04 a.m.

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

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Zoning Administrator gave a report of the zoning change request.

No one appeared to support or oppose said request.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to close the public hearing at 10:08 a.m.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to adopt Res. #2634 in regard to a zoning change request in the NE ¼ of Section 23, Township 10 North, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2634 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Darin Mongeon has applied for a Zoning District change for a tract of land from Commercial to Agricultural, and

 

WHEREAS, The tract is described as a tract in the NE1/4, Section 23, Township 10N, Range 4E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The owner of record is Darin Mongeon , and

 

WHEREAS, The described tract meets all the criteria to be classified as Agricultural, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing by the Seward County Planning Commission was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times, and was posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Zoning District change on May 19, 2008, and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission had no recommendation with a vote of 4 in favor, 4 against, and 1 absent and not voting.

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the Zoning District on May 20, 2008, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing by the Seward County Board of Commissioners was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times, and was posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS,

__X__ no one appeared to oppose said amendment

_____ individuals appeared to oppose said amendment

__X__ no one appeared to support said amendment

_____ individuals appeared to support said amendment, and

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Seward County Board of Commissioners do hereby adopt Resolution __X_ to approve_____, deny_____ the Zoning District Change.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Koci

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Darrell Miller,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Nays: Larry J. Dedic

May 20, 2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Koci, Miller, Ruzicka

Voting No: Dedic                                                                        Motion Carried.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to open the public hearing for a Conditional Use Request in the SE ¼ of Section 15, Range 12, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m. at 10:14 a.m.

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

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Zoning Administrator gave a report of the request.

No one appeared to support or oppose said request.

         

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to close the public hearing at 10:15 a.m.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to adopt Res. # 2635 in regard to a Conditional Use Request in the SE ¼ of Section 15, Range 12, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2635 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Ryan Boyer have 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 Section 15, Township 12N, Range 4E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 19, 2008, 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 8 In Favor, None Against, and 1 Absent and Not Voting, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 20, 2008, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS,

__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 Ryan Boyer to Subdivide under 20 Acres in the A-1 District, on a tract of ground located in part of the SE1/4, Section 15, Township 12N, Range 4E Seward County, Nebraska.

Motion by: Miller

Seconded by: Koci

Roll Call

Ayes: Darrell Miller, Mary Koci, Scott Stuhr, Larry J. Dedic,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

May 20, 2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to open a public hearing at 10:13 a.m. on a Conditional Use Permit in the NE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 13, Township 10 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Zoning Administrator gave a report of the request.

No one appeared to support or oppose said request.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to close the public hearing at 10:15 a.m.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to adopt Res. #2636 on a Conditional Use Permit in the NE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 13, Township 10 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2636 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Brad Burianek has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to live in an existing home while constructing a new home on the same parcel, and

 

WHEREAS, The property is described as a tract in the NE1/4, SE1/4, of Section 13, Township 10N, Range 3E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 19, 2008, 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 on the condition that the existing home be removed from the parcel within 180 days of the completion of the new home, with a vote of 8 In Favor, 0 Against, and 1 Absent and Not Voting, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 20, 2008, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS,

__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 Brad Burianek to live in an existing home while building a new home on the same parcel on a tract of ground located in the NE1/4, SE1/4, Section 13, Township 10N, Range 3E Seward County, Nebraska on the condition that the existing home be removed from the property within 180 days of the completion of the new home.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Dedic

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Larry J. Dedic, Darrell Miller, Mary Koci,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

May 20, 2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to open a public hearing at 10:20 a.m. on a Conditional Use Permit in the NE ¼ of section 14, Township 10 North, Range 2 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Zoning Administrator gave a report of the request.

Bill Rut spoke in favor of the request.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to close the public hearing at 10:22 a.m.

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

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Koci to adopt Res. #2637 on a Conditional Use Permit in the NE ¼ of Section 14, Township 10 North, Range 2 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2637 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Lloyd and Shirley Keller have 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 NE1/4, of Section 14, Township 10N, Range 2E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 19, 2008, 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 8 In Favor, 0 Against, and 1 Absent and Not Voting, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 20, 2008, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS,

__X__ no one appeared to oppose said Conditional Use

_____ individuals appeared to oppose said Conditional Use

__  __ no one appeared to support said Conditional Use

__X__ 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 Lloyd and Shirley Keller to Subdivide under 20 Acres in the A-1 District, on a tract of ground located in part of the NE1/4, Section 14, Township 10N, Range 2E Seward County, Nebraska.

Motion by: Dedic

Seconded by: Koci

Roll Call

Ayes: Larry J. Dedic, Mary Koci, Scott Stuhr, Darrell Miller,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

May 20, 2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to open a public hearing at 10:24 a.m. on a Conditional Use Permit in the NE ¼ of Section 23, Township 9 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Dan Hansen, Seward County Zoning Administrator gave a report of the request.

No one appeared to voice their opposition or support.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to close the public hearing at 10:27 a.m.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to adopt Res. #2638 on a Conditional Use Permit in the NE ¼ of Section 23, Township 9 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2638 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Darryl Novak have applied for a Conditional Use Permit to Subdivide under 10 Acres in the TA-1 District, and

 

WHEREAS, The property is described as part of the NE1/4, of Section 23, Township 9N, Range 3E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 19, 2008, 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 5 In Favor, 3 Against, and 1 Absent and Not Voting, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting May 20, 2008, and

 

WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing was published in the Seward County Independent, the Milford Times and posted on the property, and

 

WHEREAS,

__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 Darryl Novak to Subdivide under 10 Acres in the TA-1 District, on a tract of ground located in part of the NE1/4, Section 23, Township 9N, Range 3E Seward County, Nebraska.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Dedic

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Larry J. Dedic, Darrell Miller, Mary Koci,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

May 20, 2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to adopt Res. #2639 on a Short Form Plat called Boyer Addition in the N 1/2 SE ¼ of Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2639 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Ryan Boyer has applied for a Shortform Plat Subdivision of property owned by him and described as a tract in the N1/2 of the SE1/4 Section 15 , Township 12N, Range 4E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The subdivision shall be called Boyer Addition, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Planning Commission held a meeting on May 19, 2008 to consider the Shortform Plat, and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended Approval of the Boyer Addition Shortform Plat with a vote of 8 For, None Against, and 1 Absent and Not Voting,

 

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 _X__approve or ___deny the Boyer Addition Shortform Plat

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Koci

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Darrell Miller, Larry J. Dedic,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

May 20, 2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to adopt Res. #2640 on a Short Form Plat called Naber Subdivision in the NE ¼ of Section 16, Township 10 North, Range 1 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2640 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Lynn Naber has applied for a Shortform Plat Subdivision of property owned by him and described as a tract in the SE1/4 Section 16, Township 10N, Range 1E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The subdivision shall be called Naber Subdivision, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Planning Commission held a meeting on January 28, 2008 to consider the Shortform Plat, and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended Approval of the Naber Subdivision Shortform Plat with a vote of 9 For, None Against, and None Absent and Not Voting,Lot 2 as is and Lot 1  conditional upon receiving the State of Nebraska recommendation on the well and septic system, 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 _X_approve or ___deny the Naber Subdivision Shortform Plat.

Motion by: Koci

Seconded by: Stuhr

Roll Call

Ayes: Mary Koci, Scott Stuhr, Darrell Miller, Larry J. Dedic,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

May 20, 2008

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

The Commissioners recessed at 10:31 a.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 10:40 a.m.

 

The courthouse public restroom issue of having it open on the 4th of July was discussed and will remain open for the holiday.

 

The Personnel Manual recommended update was discussed.  The update includes that a new person hired had to be OK’d from the County Board.  The Personnel Board also gave a recommendation about a promoted employee.  The County Attorney gave an e-mail to the Personnel Board about problems with the changes.  Sherry Schweitzer, Joe Yocum, Wendy Elston, & Bob Dahms gave suggestions.  Problems with the current system were discussed.  

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to replace part 2 of the Step Plan Protocol with the following:

“When an employee receives a promotion, the employee shall be moved to the appropriate grade and step.  That grade and step shall be a minimum of a 5% increase, and no greater than a 7 ½ % increase.”

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

 

SAS 112 was also discussed by the Commissioners.  It was mentioned that it is actual financial controls.  It was decided that our auditors should be contacted to explain it.

 

The Commissioners also talked about the Anti Fraud Policy of the county.  Stuhr also made his recommendations for the policy such as who is appointed as the Executive Board, etc.

 

The Commissioners also discussed the Interlocal for Seward and York Emergency Manager.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to adopt Res. 2641 in regard to Cattle National Bank and Pledged securities.

RESOLUTION 2641 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD

Whereas: The Cattle National Bank desires to make the following additional pledging of securities:

City of Lavista NE ---- 250,000.00 – CUSIP# 5-5321AB5

Seward NE Elect Sys –400,000.00 – CUSIP#818483DA4

Let It Be Resolved this Board approves the desired additional pledging.

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Koci

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Mary Koci, Darrell Miller, Larry J. Dedic,

Joseph J. Ruzicka

Resolution 2641 approved 5/20/08

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

Affirmative vote: Stuhr Koci Miller Dedic Ruzicka                            Motion Carried.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to adopt Res. #2642 in regard to Region V Services.

Resolution No. 2642 of the

Seward County Board of Commissioners

         

WHEREAS,  Seward County has long recognized the value of community and the importance of working together for common goals and that communities are bound together with common interests, and

 

WHEREAS, disability is a natural part of community and occurs throughout the world, and people with disabilities are employees, business owners, home owners or renters, tax payers, customers, church members, volunteers, civic club members, family members, friends, and neighbors; and

 

WHEREAS, Seward County recognize that individuals and families are affected by disability at different points of life and should not suffer undue hardship as a result of disability, or be valued less because of their disability and

 

WHEREAS, community based programs for people with developmental disabilities provide important opportunities to maximize an individual’s growth and participation in community, and

 

WHEREAS, these programs, administered through the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, have important cultural and economic impacts upon our communities and all Nebraskans, in fact providing__62__jobs in this area alone;

 

THEREFORE, we, the County Commissioners of Seward County, resolve that the State of Nebraska should adequately provide for the needs of citizens who have a developmental disability and are unable to provide for themselves throughout the communities of Nebraska by:

 

·                    Providing sufficient funding for community based services to assure quality and fairly address the needs of people with disabilities and their families.

·                    Insuring that eligible persons receive appropriate services in a timely manner.

Dated this 20th day of May, 2008.

Motion by: Koci

Seconded by: Stuhr

Ayes: Mary Koci, Scott Stuhr, Darrell Miller, Larry J. Dedic,

Joseph J. Ruzicka, Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to accept the County Clerk fees for April 2008 in the amount of $24,560.50.

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

 

Barb Liska, Chairman of the Personnel Committee gave the recommendations of the Salary Study.  She stated that Seward County is low in some areas and that it is high in some areas.  Commissioner Miller also discussed the Annual Market Adjustment (AMA).

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to go into Executive Session at 12:08 p.m. to discuss Personnel matters.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to go out of Executive Session at 1:10 p.m.

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

 

Chairman Ruzicka reiterated that Executive Session was held to discuss Personnel matters.

 

Known items on the agenda for May 27, 2008 are as follows:

8:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Board of Equalization – Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of April 22, 2008

 

9:00 a.m.      

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of May 6, 2008

Discuss/Action - Approve claims for May 2008

 

10:00 a.m.

Discuss/Action - Open bids for Garbage Service

 

12:30 p.m.

Discussion/Action- Jail Project - DLR Group

           

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Discuss/Action – Jail Updates

Commissioners Reports

Discussion/Action- Auth Hwy Supt to advertise for Gravel Bids

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action - Executive Session - GA Case(s)

Discussion/Action- Reverse 911

Discussion/Action- Seward/York Emergency Manager

Discussion/Action- Comparability Study

         

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to adjourn at 1:11 p.m.

Affirmative vote: Miller, Dedic, Stuhr, 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 27th day of May 2008.

         

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Clerk

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Chairman