November 20, 2007

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 November 20, 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 November 20, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

Present:

 

 

Absent:

Vice Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

Chairman:

Scott Stuhr

Darrell Miller, Larry Dedic, Mary Koci

Sherry Schweitzer

Joe Ruzicka

 

The Vice 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.

 

During Public/Officials/Boards time with the Commissioners, Marilyn Hladky updated the Board about the new server installed for her and the Treasurers Office.

 

Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Koci had no report.

 

Commissioner Dedic reported he attended 2 meetings in regard to the proposed NPPD transmission line.  He also reported that he received a couple of calls in regard to road concerns.

 

Commissioner Miller had no report.

 

Commissioner Stuhr reported he also attended an NPPD meeting, a Four Corners Health Dept. meeting, and received calls from various firms in regard to the jail architect RFP presentations.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to approve the minutes of November 13, 2007.

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

 

Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent asked the Board for approval to go out for bids on a new motor grader.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to authorize the Highway Superintendent to advertise for motor grader bids.

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

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Dedic to authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the Right of Way Compensation Estimate for Project BRO-7080 (36) between Section 25 Township 9 Range 2 and Section 30 Township 9 North, Range 3, all East of the 6th p.m.

Affirmative vote: Koci, Dedic, Stuhr                                   

Voting No:  Miller                                                                        Motion Carried.

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Koci to authorize the Vice Chairman to sign the Right of Way Certificate for Project BRO-7080 (40) between Sections 8 and 17 of Township 9 North, Range 1, East of the 6th PM, also known as Beaver Crossing South.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to approve the right of way request from Reilly Construction Inc between Sections 29 and 30 of Township 11 North, Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to approve the right of way request from Windstream between Sections 28 and 33 of Township 9 North, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Russ Daehling led discussion on the “NPPD Power Line” item on the agenda.  He stated he attended a meeting in which discussion included the sharing of some costs, burying of some lines near the Seward Airport, and costs for setting quarter corners.  He asked the Commissioners to invite representatives from NPPD to come to a meeting and ask questions in regard to these issues.  Vice Chairman Stuhr stated that when he attended a meeting involving the transmission line, he asked if NPPD would help in sharing costs in setting surveying section corners and quarter corners and they replied they would work with Seward County.  He also asked about underground lines, and was told that a sub-station would need to be at each end of the line when it goes into the ground and then when it comes out of the ground.  It was also stated that an oil cooling line would be needed to keep the electrical line cool since it would emit a substantial amount of heat underground.  Stuhr also said that after the public hearing, there is a 30-day comment period for the public to inform NPPD of their views.  Cynde Loos spoke to the Board in regard to the proposed line.  She stated that she has met with the Dept. of Roads and feels the alternate route affects fewer homes and is a better solution.  Also speaking in favor of the alternate route was A.J. Herrold.  Herrold gave the Board a picture of a cement marker that NPPD recently put in the County Right Of Way without a permit.  Daehling had no record of a permit from NPPD on that issue.  The Commissioners will ask NPPD to come to a Commissioners meeting to discuss these issues.

 

Dan Hansen brought the short form plat Kremer Addition II for the Board’s consideration. 

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to adopt Resolution #2592 in regard to the approved of the short form plat for Kremer Addition II in # N ½ SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 24 Township 9 North Range 3 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO 2592 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, SSK Management INC, Sean Kremer (President) has applied for a Short form Plat Subdivision of property owned by SSK Management and described as a tract in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 Section 24, Township 9 North, Range 3E, Seward County, Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, The subdivision shall be called KREMER ADDITION II, and

 

WHEREAS, The Seward County Planning Commission held a meeting on October 22, 2007 to consider the Short form Plat, and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended Approval of the KREMER ADDITION II Short form Plat with a vote of 7 For, None Against, and 2 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 KREMER ADDITION II Short form Plat.

Motion by: Miller

Seconded by: Koci                                    Absent: Ruzicka

Roll Call

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

Scott Stuhr, Vice Chairman, Board of Commissioners

November 20, 2007

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Barb Liska, Chairman of the Seward County Personnel Committee brought 2 recommendations to the Board for approval; a new courthouse closing procedure (for inclement weather conditions), and a salary comparability study.

 

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Dedic to approve the new courthouse closing procedure.

Courthouse Closing Procedure

 

The Courthouse Closing Committee (CCC) is comprised of the following:

Seward County Sheriff, 402-761-2297

Seward County Highway Superintendent, 402-535-2657

Chairman of the Seward County Board of Commissioners, Cell# 402-641-6162

Seward County Emergency Manager, Cell# 402-643-5761

 

The steps used to determine if the Seward County Courthouse should be closed due to weather conditions or other concerns for employee safety are as follows:

 

1.  The decision to close the courthouse will be based on current conditions and future predictions/forecasts.  The CCC will make every attempt to make a decision by 6:00 AM.

 

2.  The Emergency Manager, Road Superintendent and County Sheriff will discuss the situation.  Once information has been reviewed, the Emergency Manager will contact the County Board Chairman with a consensus recommendation.

 

3.  If the County Board Chairman (County Board line of succession in his absence) agrees with the recommendation to close the courthouse, the board chairman will provide a recorded message addressing the situation.  This message can be heard at 402-643-2228.  Any questions regarding the closure or non-closure of the courthouse should be directed to the department head.

 

4.  The Courthouse custodian will be notified by the County Board Chairman.  The custodian will lock all access doors of the courthouse and post appropriate signage.  County offices located outside the courthouse that are affected by the closure are responsible for their respective buildings.

 

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

 

Barb Liska also informed the Board about information regarding a salary comparability study done for 2008.  Sherry Schweitzer brought up information that she felt Lancaster County should be included in the array of counties.  Liska will ask Paul Essman of Capital City Concepts about it and report back next week.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to accept the County Clerk fees for October 2007 in the amount of $24,357.00.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to adopt Resolution # 2593 in regard to the withdrawal of pledged securities from Jones National Bank.

RESOLUTION 2593

WITHDRAWING SECURITIES

RESOLUTION #2593 OF THE SEWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Whereas: The Jones National Bank & Trust Co. desires to withdraw the following securities:

 

CUSIP

3133X6W31

DESCRIPTION

FHLB

PAR VALUE

1,000,000.00

 

Whereas: After said withdrawal, the Jones National Bank will still have ample pledged securities to more than cover the deposits of the County which exceed FDIC coverage.

 

Therefore, the Seward County Board allows said security withdrawal.

Dated: 11/20/07

Moved by: Miller

Seconded by: Koci

Roll Call Vote

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

Scott Stuhr, Vice Chair Person of the Board

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

The Commissioners then discussed abandoned cemeteries and repairs of them.  Using volunteer clubs to help with maintenance was suggested.  Schweitzer informed them of the statutory limit that can be spent on abandoned cemeteries.

 

Schweitzer and Bob Dahms, Seward County Treasurer informed the Board about the recent audit and new federal regulations for future audits.  They informed the Board that the 3-year contract with the current auditing firm is up and about procedures and requirements for bidding if the Board wants to go out for contract.  Bidding is not necessary at this time since auditing is a professional service. 

 

Known items on the agenda for November 27, 2007 are as follows:

  9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of November 20, 2007

Discuss/Action - Claims

Discuss/Action - GA Case(s)

 

  

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action – NPPD Transmission Line

Discuss/Action – Personnel Board recommendation for Salary Study

Discuss/Action – Audit for Seward County

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to adjourn at 10:42 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Miller, Dedic, Koci, 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 27th day of November 2007.

         

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Clerk

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Chairman