November 6, 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 November 6, 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 6, 2007 at 8:30 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 Koci and seconded by Miller to approve the minutes of October 30, 2007.

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

 

Those officials present for the monthly meeting with the Commissioners were Sherry Schweitzer, Monique Ruby, Joe Yocum, Denise Janssen, Kathy Ruzicka, Barb Liska, Jeff Baker, Mike Koci, Dan Hansen, Dave Pankoke, Russ Daehling, & Jacque Stewart.

 

Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Miller had no report.

Commissioner Stuhr had no report.

Commissioner Dedic reported on calls he received from constituents.

Commissioner Koci attended an Extension Board meeting and CASA Board meeting.

Commissioner Ruzicka had no report.

 

Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent brought forth several documents for the Commissioners’ consideration.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to authorize the Chairman to sign the right of way Certificate for Proj BRO-7080 (35).

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

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to authorize the Chairman to sign the Compensation Estimates and Just Compensation form for Project BRO-7080 (37) Staplehurst Northwest.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to accept the Clerk of the District Court fee report for October 2007 in the amount of $2,709.95.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to go into Executive Session at 8:50 a.m. to discuss pending litigation, it being necessary to protect Seward County.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to go out of Executive Session at 9:03 a.m.

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

 

The Chairman reiterated that the reason for Executive Session was pending litigation.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to go into Executive Session at 9:05 a.m. to discuss a pending real estate purchase.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to go out of Executive Session at 9:19 a.m.

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

 

The Chairman reiterated that the previous Executive Session was to discuss a pending real estate purchase.

 

Ron Gade, a Seward County constituent spoke to the Board about the newly proposed NPPD Power Line.  He is opposed to the route as proposed by NPPD.  He showed a map in which the proposed line, as planned by NPPD and an alternate route, as proposed by Gade and others was drawn.    Gade stated that the newly proposed NPPD route would impact a calving operation, a cattle feeding operation, a turkey farm and also a pivot among other things.  Gade stated that the alternate route impacts less homes and farming operations. Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent was present and stated that there will be some expense to Seward County due to having to supply section corners, etc.  Also present was Pat Reed whose home will be impacted with the suggested proposed line by NPPD within an estimated 170 ft of his home.  Gade asked the Commissioners for support for an alternate route through Seward County.  The Commissioners will study the alternate route proposal and discuss it again next week.

 

Dan Williamson met with the Board in regard to the Seward County Jail RFP Proposals and the “short list” of architectural firms in which to interview.  Setting up interviews and checking into references was discussed.  Chairman Ruzicka stated that he would like to see all the 6 firms who submitted an RFP be afforded an interview/presentation.

 

Pat Coldiron, director of the Chamber of Commerce was present to ask the Commissioners permission to plant a live fir tree on the courthouse lawn.  She estimated the cost of the tree to be approximately $200-300.  She showed a map, which locates the tree on the Northeast corner of the courthouse.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to allow the Seward Chamber of Commerce to plant a tree on the courthouse lawn.

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

 

The Commissioner recessed at 10:22 a.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 10:32 a.m.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to accept the real estate contract terms with Lawrence Beckler Trust in regard to the purchase of real estate described as Lot B, Administrative Replat of Lots 4-9, Seward H M & R Addition and Lots 1,2,3,10 and lots 11 & 12 North of the Hwy & vacated alley in Block 35, H M & R Addition to the City of Seward, Seward County Nebraska, with the cost of the real estate and survey coming from the Inheritance Fund and with the rent paid by the County Dept.’s currently occupying said building to reimburse the Inheritance Fund.

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

Voting No: Stuhr

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with the Lawrence Beckler Trust for the purchase of Lot B, Administrative Replat of Lots 4-9, Seward H M & R Addition and Lots 1, 2,3,10 and lots 11 & 12 North of the Hwy & vacated alley in Block 35, H M & R Addition to the City of Seward, Seward County Nebraska.

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

                            

Moved by Miller and seconded by Dedic to go into Executive Session at 10:45 a.m. to discuss personnel, it being necessary to protect the reputation of the individual(s).

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to go out of Executive Session at 10:55 a.m.

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

 

The Chairman reiterated that the Executive Session was for personnel.

 

Known items on the agenda for November 13, 2007 are as follows:

9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law              

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of November 6, 2007

Discuss/Action – Special Claims Day

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 – Resolution – 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.

Discuss/Action – Appoint members to Aging Services Commission

Discuss/Action – Route for the NPPD 345KV Power Line

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to adjourn at 11:00 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Stuhr, Koci, Dedic, Miller, 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 13th day of November 2007.

         

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Clerk

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Chairman