October 16, 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 October 16, 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 October 16, 2007 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 Koci and seconded by Stuhr to approve the minutes of October 9, 2007.

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

 

During the “Public/Officials/Boards” item on the agenda, Sherry Schweitzer informed the board that 2 additional jail Architect RFP’s were received last week after the meeting adjourned.  She will advise the County Attorney and proceed as directed.

 

Russ Daehling informed the Board about Safety Manual issues.

 

Gary Petersen informed the Board about an Emergency Management meeting involving counties in the southeast area of Nebraska.  He also told the Commissioners about Emergency Management tabletop exercise, E911 road signs and grants.

 

Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Miller had no report. 

 

Commissioner Stuhr reported he spoke with a representative with AON Services in regard to the air quality problems in the courthouse.

 

Commissioner Dedic reported there was a rash of vandalism involving combines lately.

 

Commissioner Koci reported she attended the CASA Board meeting and Household Hazardous Waste Planning meeting, and an Extension Board meeting.

 

Commissioner Ruzicka had no report.

 

Russ Daehling, Seward County Highway Superintendent presented documents to the Commissioners involving a bridge near Ruby.  He stated that the cost to remove electrical lines would cost $100,000 and although Seward County would be reimbursed by the State, Seward County RPPD would require the money up front.  Questions were asked involving a timeline of the project and cash flow procedures.

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign compensation documents for Project BRO-7080 (34), Seward County South.

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

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to accept the County Clerk Fee report for September 2007 in the amount of $24,244.50.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to accept the Sheriff’s Fee and Mileage Report for August 2007 in the amount of $1,385.00 and $ 704.30 respectively.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to open the rock bids at 9:30 a.m. as published.

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

 

Bids were received from:

Martin Marietta – (no bid bond or cashiers check was submitted with bid.)

Jacobsen Rock and Gravel

 

The awarding of said bid will be held at next week’s meeting.

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Koci to go into Executive Session at 9:35 a.m. to discuss a possible real estate purchase.

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

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Stuhr to go out of Executive Session at 9:50 a.m.

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

 

Chairman Ruzicka reiterated that the Executive Session was held to discuss a possible real estate purchase.

 

Roger Gamble of RG Investments gave a review of the Fuel Option procedures and the present price of the option.

 

Gary Petersen, Seward County Emergency Manager presented an agreement with JEO for the Commissioners’ consideration.  This agreement would involve working with JEO CONSULTING GROUP for the Hazard Mitigation Planning Project.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant Agreement with JEO Consulting Group Inc.

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

 

Known items on the agenda for October 23, 2007 are as follows:

9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of October 16, 2007

Discuss/Action – Claims for October 2007

Discuss/Action - GA Case(s)

 

9:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Award Rock bids

 

9:45 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Fuel Option

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Discuss/Action – Make appointments to Boards/Committees

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action – Auth. Chairman to sign amend. to food service contract at jail

Discuss/Action – Insurance for County inmates

Discuss/Action – Air Quality Reports review

Discuss/Action – Auth. Chairman to sign estimate for JMN Const for Cordova North Bridge Rehab

Discuss/Action - Executive Session – Real Estate Purchase

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 10:15 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Koci, Miller, Stuhr, Dedic, 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 23rd day of October 2007.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman

 

October 16, 2007

Seward County Board of Equalization

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ss.

 

The Seward County Board of Commissioners convened on October 16, 2007 at 10:15 a.m.

Present:

 

 

 

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

County Assessor:

Scott Stuhr

Darrell Miller, Mary Koci, Joe Ruzicka, Larry Dedic

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.

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to approve the minutes of October 9, 2007.

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

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to approve the Tax List Corrections 12-07PA and 13-07PA.

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

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Miller to adjourn at 10:25 upon call of the Chairman.

Affirmative vote: Ruzicka, Miller, Koci, Dedic, 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