October 2, 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 October 2, 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 2, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.

Present:

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

Joe Ruzicka

Darrell Miller, Scott Stuhr, 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 September 25, 2007.

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

 

Those officials present for the monthly discussion with the Commissioners were Dan Hansen, Joe Yocum, Jacque Stewart, Marilyn Hladky, Sherry Schweitzer, Russ Daehling, Kathy Ruzicka, Mike Koci, Jeff Baker, Bob Dahms, and Gail Brand.

 

Russ Daehling, Highway Superintendent & Chairman of the Safety Committee led discussion on a newly proposed safety manual.  He addressed some issues dealing with verbiage in the manual such as “shall” and “should.”  He also addressed some ADA concerns.  He stated that the County should be having an “ADA Plan of Action” to help with meeting requirements.  There were questions concerning areas in which the public needs access to such as marriage license areas, drivers license areas and the jury box area.  The Safety Committee will meet and discuss areas of concern and disseminate to Department Heads for editing.

 

Commissioner Reports:
Commissioner Miller had no report

 

Commissioner Koci attended a Chamber of Commerce event.  She also gave information on the Hazardous Household Waste Collection scheduled for October 27, 2007 at the fairgrounds parking lot.

 

Commissioner Stuhr had no report.

 

Commissioner Ruzicka had no report.

 

Russ Daehling presented a Change Order for the Commissioners consideration concerning the Cordova Road Project.

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to authorize the Chairman to sign the Change Order #1 for the Cordova North Bridge Rehab Project.

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

 

Daehling also informed the Board about problems he has encountered with purchasing right of way for the Walker Road Project.  He stated that the County might have to go through condemnation proceedings with a landowner.

 

Moved by Stuhr and seconded by Miller to go into Executive Session at 9:09 a.m. to discuss the purchasing of real estate.

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

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Stuhr to go out of Executive Session at 9:32 a.m.

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

The Chairman reiterated that the previous Executive Session was for a proposed real estate purchase.

 

The Board of Commissioners recessed at 9:35 a.m.

 

October 2, 2007

Seward County Board of Equalization

State of Nebraska)

County of Seward) ss.

 

The Seward County Board of Equalization convened on October 2, 2007 at 9:35 a.m.

Present:

 

 

 

Chairman:

Members:

County Clerk:

County Assessor:

Scott Stuhr

Darrell Miller, Mary Koci, Joe Ruzicka

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 August 28, 2007.

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

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Koci to approve Tax List Correction 11-07PA.

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

 

Sherry Schweitzer, Seward County Clerk, led discussion with the Board on the process of setting levies.

Levies were not set due to lack of information from various entities.

 

Moved by Ruzicka and seconded by Koci to adjourn at 10:00 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Ruzicka, Koci, Miller, 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

 

The Board of Commissioners reconvened at 10:00 a.m.

 

Known items on the agenda for October 9, 2007 are as follows:

  9:00 a.m.

Convene and announce Open Meetings Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Discuss/Action - Approve minutes of October 2, 2007

Discuss/Action - GA Case(s)

 

  9:30 a.m.

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

Discuss/Action – Approve minutes of October 2, 2007

Discuss/Action – Resolution – Set Levies for Seward Co entities

 

  9:45 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Fuel Option

 

10:00 a.m.

Discuss/Action – Open Jail RFP

 

 

Other Business Matters to Address When Time Allows

Discuss/Action – Public/Officials/Boards

Commissioners Reports

Right of Way Request(s):

Discuss/Action - Executive Session – Real Estate Purchase

Discuss/Action – Courthouse Air Quality

 

Moved by Koci and seconded by Stuhr to adjourn at 10:03 a.m.

Affirmative vote: Koci, Stuhr, 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 9th day of October 2007.

         

________________________

Clerk

________________________

Chairman