October 20, 2009

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ss.

 

A regular meeting of the Seward County Board of Commissioners was convened in open and public session at 9:00 a.m. on October 20, 2009 in the Commissioner’s room at the Seward County Courthouse.  Notice of the meeting was posted on the Courthouse bulletin 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 20, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Present:

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

Darrell Miller

Scott Stuhr, Diana Garske, 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 13, 2009.

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

 

During discussion with officials, Terry Kamprath gave the prisoner status and informed the Commissioners of generator problems and plumbing problems at the jail.

 

Russ Daehling, Highway Superintendent reported that he was notified that the Department of Transportation wants more information on the monthly reports of the public transit.  He also reported on road maintenance and road project information.

 

Wendy Elston, Seward County Attorney informed the Commissioners of activities in her office.

 

Commissioners Reports:

Commissioner Stuhr reported he attended an Ag Society meeting the previous night. 

 

Commissioner Garske attended a 4th of July meeting and also researched the off-road motorcycle facility.

 

Commissioner Dedic said he will be attending a Blue Valley Community Action meeting this evening and also reported on the completion of the Hammond Dam project.

 

Commissioner Koci reported she attended a State of NE Department of Roads meeting in Fairbury the past week.  She also reported that she attended a Nebraska Community Improvement Program event.

 

Commissioner Miller had no report.

 

Daehling then presented a resolution for a Stop sign installation to consider.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Garske to adopt Resolution #2747 in regard to a Stop sign installation at the W 1/8 of the SW corner of Section 29, Township 11 North, Range 4 East of the 6th p.m.

RESOLUTION NO. 2747 OF THE SEWARD COUTNY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

 

Intersection of the W 1/8 of the SW Corner of Section 29 of Township 11 North, Range 4 East, Seward County, installing a STOP sign for westbound traffic.

 

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

 

Motion by: Stuhr

Seconded by: Garske

Roll Call

Ayes: Scott Stuhr, Diana Garske, Larry J. Dedic, Mary Koci,

Darrell Miller Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Dated this 20th day of October, 2009.

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Dedic to authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution #2748 in regard to a Supplemental Project Program Signing Agreement for Project BRO-7080 (35) Beaver Crossing Southeast.

RESOLUTION

(Signing of a Supplement to a Project Program Agreement)

Seward County

Resolution No. 2748

Whereas: Seward County and Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) have previously executed a Project Program Agreement for a transportation project for which the Local Public Agenda (LPA) would like to obtain Federal funds;

 

Whereas: Seward County understands that it must strictly follow all Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and guidelines applicable to the funding of the Federal-aid project; and

 

Whereas: Seward County and NDOR wish to enter into a Supplemental Project Program Agreement setting out the various duties and funding responsibilities for the Federal-aid project.

 

Be It Resolved: by the Board of Commissioners of Seward County that:

 

Darrell Miller, Chairperson of the Board is hereby authorized to sign the attached Supplemental Project Program Agreement between Seward County and the NDOR.

 

Seward County is committed to providing local funds for the project as required by the Project Program Agreement and any Supplemental Project Program Agreements. 

 

NDOR Project Number BRO-7080(35),

NDOR Control Number 11792,

Beaver Crossing Southeast

 

Adopted this 20th day of October 2009 at Seward, Nebraska.

The Board of Commissioners of Seward County

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

Board/Council Member Stuhr moved the adoption of said resolution.  Member Dedic seconded the motion.

Roll Call: 5 yes 0 no 0 abstained ­0 absent

Resolution adopted, signed and billed as adopted.

Attest: Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk

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

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Koci to approve the right of way request from Windstream between Section 2 and 11 of Township 9 North, Range 1 East of the 6th p.m.

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

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to authorize the Chairman to sign the CBM Food Service Contract for the Seward County Jail.

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

 

Representatives of Nebraska Machinery were present to inform the Commissioners of a new option offered by their company, which is to rebuild motor graders.   The option of rebuilding rather than purchasing a new motor grader is less costly and permits replacing/rebuilding of parts that are utilized often.  They also offered financing for this process.

Moved by Garske and seconded by Koci to enter into an agreement with Nebraska Machinery to have them complete a certified rebuild of up to 2 motor graders of Seward County.

Affirmative vote: Garske, Koci, Stuhr, Dedic who disclosed that his spouse is related as first cousin to a representative of Nebraska Machinery.

                                                                            

Abstain: Miller who disclosed that his spouse works for Nebraska Machinery.

                                                                                                Motion Carried.

 

Marilyn Hladky requested permission for funding for the Seward County Appreciation Party to be held on December 4, 2009.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Koci to allow expenses up to $25 per employee attending, for the Seward County Employee Appreciation Party to be held December 4, 2009.

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

 

The Commissioners recessed to the jail for the Board’s quarterly jail inspection at 10:25 a.m.

The Commissioners reconvened at 11:08 a.m.

 

Known items on the agenda for October 27, 2009 for the Board of Equalization are as follows:

  8:30 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of October 13, 2009

Discuss/Action- Public Hearing-Re-set levy for Village of Pleasant Dale

Discuss/Action- Resolution-Re-set levy for Village of Pleasant Dale

Discuss/Action- Assessor Information Update

         

Known items on the agenda for October 27, 2009 for the Board of Commissioners are as follows:

  9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action- Approve minutes of October 20, 2009

Discuss/Action- Approve October claims

 

  9:30 a.m.

Discuss/Action- Open bids for generator

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action- Authorize Chairman to sign Maximus Agreement

Discuss/Action- Jaime Hopp/County Att. Office-Courthouse Security Update

Discuss/Action-  Auth Chair to sign grant for Courthouse Security

Discuss/Action- Atty. Opinion on Conditional Use Permit Procedure for off-road motorcycle facility in 23-10-3

Discuss/Action- Appoint Extension Board member

 

Moved by Dedic and seconded by Koci to adjourn at 11:10 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Dedic, Koci, Garske, Stuhr, Miller                         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 October 2009.

         

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Clerk

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Chairman