Lancaster County
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
1) MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, 1997.
(A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the
Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) CLAIMS:
Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, May 20,
1997, with the exception that the vote of any Commissioner
who might have a conflict of interest in the payment of any
claim shall be deemed an abstention from approval for such
claims alone.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
It is the policy of the Lancaster County Board of
Commissioners to accommodate the public to the greatest
extent possible. Therefore, this agenda has been prepared
with items of greatest public interest at the beginning
with more routine items toward the end as a courtesy to
those who wish to speak with the County Board at this
meeting. If you are here to participate on an item and
need special consideration because of a schedule conflict
or some other problem, would you please let us know now so
we can try to meet your needs.
* Exceptional circumstance awards for Dave Holla, Jeff Manske,
Roger Dahl and Ken Heusinkvelt, Assistant District
Maintenance Supervisors in the County Engineering
Department, in the amount of $1,260 each.
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Members of the public who wish to comment on any item on
the agenda may come forward at this time.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A street name change, requested by James J. Powers,
Commander of Chapter 200 of the Military Order of the
Purple Heart of the United States of America, to name
the segment of U.S. Highway 34 between the Nebraska
State Highway 79 intersection and Interstate 80 as
"Purple Heart Highway" in Lancaster County, Nebraska
(Resolution Number 5504).
B. Increase of appropriations for the Lancaster Manor
Fund, in the amount of $321,625; the Mental Health
Center Fund, in the amount of $110,000 and the County-City
Property Management fund, in the amount of
$190,000 (Resolution Number 5505).
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Events Permit from John
Hyland to hold the Hyland 100 "Ride and Roll" bicycle
ride on Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 8 a.m. to raise
money for trails enhancement and to celebrate National
Trails Day. The bicycle ride will begin at Peter Pan
Park, located at 33rd and Y Streets, and travel east
on the MoPac Trail to Elmwood.
B. Setting a salary for Melodie Bellamy, Deputy County
Attorney, in the amount of $15,000, commencing May 27,
1997 and ending July 1, 1997.
C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against
Lancaster County by Junior L. Watermeier for injuries.
D. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Lancaster County Corrections Department by Jason
Breazeale for property, in the amount of $550.
E. A letter of understanding with Mutual of Omaha agreeing
to provide County employees creditable coverage
certificates as required by federal law, the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
F. Approval of a cost sheet for detention services for
Federal prisoners to be held for the U.S. Marshall's
Service at the Corrections Department at a daily
housing rate of $64.96
G. An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln Urban
Development Department for the administration of the
County's Economic Development Loan Fund at a cost to
the County not to exceed $3,000 per year for general
services and $5,000 for project services.
H. An agreement with the City of Waverly for law
enforcement services with the Sheriff's Office, for
$4,713.75 per month, commencing July 1, 1997 and
ending June 30, 1998.
6) CONSENT ITEMS:
These are items of business before the Lancaster County
Board of Commissioners which have been previously supplied
to each Commissioner in writing, which are relatively
routine and which are expected to be adopted without
dissent. Any individual item may be removed for special
discussion and consideration by a Commissioner or by any
member of the public without prior notice. Unless there is
an exception, these items will be approved as one with a
single vote of the Board of Commissioners. These items are
consideration of:
A. Monthly reports for the following:
AGENCY
Clerk of the District Court
Register of Deeds
B. Maintenance agreements with the following:
AGENCY VENDOR AMOUNT
Corrections Solutions $734.80
Clerk of the District D & E Technical $2,067
C. A change order/supplemental agreement with B.A.B., Inc.
for seeding for the County Engineer, in the amount of
$490.80.
D. Contracts relating to road improvements with the
following:
LANDOWNER LOCATION AMOUNT
David and Sharon Northwest 40th Street $375 and
Friedeman and West Davey Road a land
donation
Bret A. Davis and Northwest 40th Street $545 and
Kim A. Warneke and West Davey Road a land
donation
Larry B. Stark On Ashland Road near Land
40th Street donation
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Thursday, May 22, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Fourth Floor Conference of the County-City Building.
B. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 1997
at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room located
on the first floor of the County-City Building
regarding a vacation of South 82nd Street, Pella Road,
Princeton Road and Olive Creek Road in connection with
the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
Project near Firth in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
C. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will also
hold Department Budget Hearings on the following dates
and times in the Register of Deeds Conference Room,
County-City Building, 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln,
Nebraska:
Tuesday, May 20, 1997
Emergency Services 8:00 a.m.
Human Services & Justice Council 8:30 a.m.
County Attorney 9:00 a.m.
Diversion Services 9:30 a.m.
Weed Control 10:00 a.m.
County Treasurer 10:30 a.m.
Information Services Policy Committee 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 1997
Building Fund 8:00 a.m.
Public Defender 8:30 a.m.
Property Management 9:00 a.m.
Corrections 9:30 a.m.
Sheriff 10:00 a.m.
Election Commission 10:30 a.m.
Mental Health Center 11:00 a.m.
Records Management 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 1997
County Clerk 8:00 a.m.
County Engineer and 8:30 a.m.
Geographic Information System.
County Assessor 9:00 a.m.
Attention Center 9:30 a.m.
Lancaster Manor 10:00 a.m.
County Court 10:30 a.m.
General Fund Miscellaneous 11:00 a.m.
Extension Office 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 10, 1997
Juvenile Court 8:00 a.m.
Library 8:30 a.m.
Agricultural Society 9:00 a.m.
Visitors Promotion 10:00 a.m.
Register of Deeds 10:30 a.m.
Relief/Medical 11:00 a.m.
District Court and 11:30 a.m.
Clerk of the District Court
Tuesday, June 17, 1997
Finalization of the review of agency budgets and
seconded interviews if needed at 9:30 a.m.
Other budget meetings are scheduled to be held in the Fourth
Floor Conference Room of the County-City Building as follows:
Thursday, June 19, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session
Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session
Thursday, July 10, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session*
Thursday, July 17, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session
*Common Budget Meeting for joint budgets - Tentative
date of July 10, 1997; location and time to be
announced.
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED:
Tuesday, July 15, 1997 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Board
Proposed Budget Working Session; County-City Building,
Register of Deeds Conference Room.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 12,
1997 at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room on the
first floor of the County-City Building.
Adoption of the County Budget will be on Tuesday,
August 26, 1997.
D. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners meeting
which is broadcast live at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays will
be re-broadcast at 6:30 p.m. on Cablevision Channel 5.
8) EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS:
9) PENDING:
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 15 revising the
Lincoln Land Use Plan to change an 18-acre area at the
southwest corner of 56th Street and Pine Lake Road
from Residential to Commercial.
B. Change of Zone Number 147, from AG Agricultural to AGR
Agricultural Residential, requested by Peter W. Katt on
behalf of Steve Champoux, on property located at the
northwest corner of 134th and "A" Streets in Lancaster
County, Nebraska.
C. County Change of Zone Number 139, from AG Agriculture
to AGR Agricultural Residential, requested by LeRoy F.
Busboom, on property located at the northeast corner
of Southwest 112th Street and West Pioneers Boulevard
in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (This item is
scheduled for further discussion on Tuesday, July 15,
1997 at 1:30 p.m.)
D. County Change of Zone Number 165, from AG Agricultural
to AGR Agricultural Residential, requested by Harry
Muhlbach, on property located west of North 56th
Street (Highway 77) between Mill Road and Raymond Road
in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (This item is
scheduled for further discussion on Tuesday, September
9, 1997 at 1:30 p.m.)
10) ADJOURNMENT:
This agenda, which is kept continually current, is available for
inspection in the Office of the County Clerk in Lancaster County,
Nebraska.
NOTE: Interpreters are available at meetings of the
County Board upon request. Pease contact the County Clerk's
Office at 441-6336 and ask for Susan Starcher or Kandra Hahn at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting if this accommodation is
required, or if you have any other special communication needs
requiring assistance.
Agenda For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of
Equalization To Be Held Tuesday, May 20, 1997 At 1:30 P.m. In The
County Commissioners Hearing Room, First Floor, County-city
Building.
1) MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization
meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, 1997.
(A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the
Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 34 additions and deductions to the tax
assessment rolls per Exhibit "A".
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Heartland Charities, Inc.
Project Youth of Lincoln
Second Baptist Church
The Catholic Bishop of Lincoln
The Good News Broadcasting Association, Inc.
Villa Marie School
4) Protest on an omitted/undervalued notice for Watts
Investments.
5) Notice of valuation change for omitted or undervalued
property for Steven D. Burns et al.
6) Approval of a tax exemption for 1997 on personal property
for Lakeview Rest Home, Inc.
Minutes
Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners Present: Kathy Campbell, Vice Chair
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Commissioners Absent: Linda Steinman
Other Present: Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative
Officer
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
1) MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, 1997.
(A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the
Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion
carried.
2) CLAIMS:
Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, May 20,
1997, with the exception that the vote of any Commissioner
who might have a conflict of interest in the payment of any
claim shall be deemed an abstention from approval for such
claims alone.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call
Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
3) A request was made to hear Item 4A (Public Hearing on a
Street Name Change).
The Vice Chair agreed with the request and Item 4A was moved
forward.
A public hearing for a street name change, requested by
James J. Powers, Commander of Chapter 200 of the Military
Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America,
to name the segment of U.S. Highway 34 between the Nebraska
State Highway 79 intersection and Interstate 80 as "Purple
Heart Highway" in Lancaster County, Nebraska (Resolution
Number 5504).
Campbell opened the public hearing.
Nathaniel Beasely, Junior Vice Commander of Chapter 200
Military Order of the Purple Heart, appeared and requested
the Board of Commissioners to approve the resolution
renaming a portion of Highway 34 as "Purple Heart Highway".
James Powers, Commander of Chapter 200 of the Military Order
of the Purple Heart, appeared and distributed documentation
which gave a brief history of their organization (Exhibit
"A") and a copy of a resolution regarding their request for
the renaming of a portion of Highway 34 as "Purple Heart
Highway" (Exhibit "B").
James Cada, attorney and Senior Vice Commander of the
Military Order of the Purple Heart, appeared and said the
Board would honor their veterans with approval of the
resolution.
Campbell closed the public hearing.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution
Number 5504. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
RETURNING TO ITEM 3:
Exceptional circumstance awards for Dave Holla, Jeff Manske,
Roger Dahl and Ken Heusinkvelt, Assistant District
Maintenance Supervisors in the County Engineering
Department, in the amount of $1,260 each.
Don Thomas, County Engineer, appeared and explained the
District Maintenance Supervisors have a set wage and
operate equipment during snow removal and also operate as
working foremen. He said Personnel suggested they approve
the exceptional circumstance awards for 1997 and in 1998
their salary would be raised by one grade. He requested
the Board approve the awards subject through the last pay
period of 1997.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval
of the exceptional circumstance awards for Dave Holla, Jeff
Manske, Roger Dahl and Ken Heusinkvelt, Assistant District
Maintenance Supervisors in the County Engineering
Department, in the amount of $1,260 each. (This is through
the last pay period for 1997.)
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
B. Increase of appropriations for the Lancaster Manor
Fund, in the amount of $321,625; the Mental Health
Center Fund, in the amount of $110,000 and the County-City Property Management Fund, in the amount of
$190,000 (Resolution Number 5505).
Campbell opened the public hearing.
Dave Kroeker, Budget and Fiscal Director, appeared and
said of the $321,625 for the Manor, $309,000 was for
temporary services, $37,000 would be paid to the State
because of a cost adjustment and $15,000 would be for
wall coverings. He noted that the Manor does receive
reimbursements with Medicaid funds. Of the $110,000
for the Community Mental Health Center, $22,000 would
be for the Crisis Center because of additional
staffing requirements when additional individuals are
admitted, $78,000 would be for cost of living and
$10,000 is for the nursing contract. The $190,000 for
Property Management is for the transfer of employees.
Campbell asked if anyone else wished to testify.
No one appeared and Campbell closed the public hearing.
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval of Resolution
Number 5505. On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and
Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Events Permit from John
Hyland to hold the Hyland 100 "Ride and Roll" bicycle
ride on Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 8 a.m. to raise
money for trails enhancement and to celebrate National
Trails Day. The bicycle ride will begin at Peter Pan
Park, located at 33rd and Y Streets, and travel east
on the MoPac Trail to Elmwood.
John Hyland, applicant, appeared and said Ameritas,
Bike Pedalers and Lawlor's Sporting Goods have joined
with Hyland Lumber in holding the bicycle ride. He
said they hoped to make the ride an annual event and
added they have been successful in contributing back
to the County and the City for the trails.
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded the approval. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion
carried.
B. Setting a salary for Melodie Bellamy, Deputy County
Attorney, in the amount of $15,000, commencing May 27,
1997 and ending July 1, 1997.
Gary Lacey, County Attorney, appeared and explained
that he had hired an individual who is an attorney in
Connecticut and will need to be admitted into the
Nebraska Bar Association which takes a couple of
months. He said Melodie Bellamy has agreed to a short
term of employment with their office as a Deputy
County Attorney at $15,000 a year.
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval of setting a
salary for Melodie Bellamy, in the amount of $15,000 per
year, commencing May 27, 1997 and ending July 1, 1997. On
call Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye.
Motion carried.
C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against
Lancaster County by Junior L. Watermeier for injuries.
The Clerk announced that the Chair requested that Item
5C be placed at the end of the agenda.
D. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Lancaster County Corrections Department by Jason
Breazeale for property, in the amount of $550.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded to deny the political
subdivision tort claim filed by Jason Breazeale. On call
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
E. A letter of understanding with Mutual of Omaha agreeing
to provide County employees creditable coverage
certificates as required by federal law, the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, appeared and
explained a change in Federal law requires group
health plans and insurance companies to provide
issuers with a certificate showing they had health
insurance. She said if an individual is no longer
employed by the County a certificate must be provided
so they can submit it to their new insurance company.
She said Personnel has agreed to take the
responsibility of distributing the certificate,
provided by Mutual of Omaha, to the employees.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
F. Approval of a cost sheet for detention services for
Federal prisoners to be held for the U.S. Marshall's
Service at the Corrections Department at a daily
housing rate of $64.96.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call
Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion
carried.
G. An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln Urban
Development Department for the administration of the
County's Economic Development Loan Fund at a cost to
the County not to exceed $3,000 per year for general
services and $5,000 for project services.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion
carried.
H. An agreement with the City of Waverly for law
enforcement services with the Sheriff's Office, for
$4,713.75 per month, commencing July 1, 1997 and
ending June 30, 1998.
Terry Wagner, County Sheriff, said the only change in
the agreement was the dollar amount, due to federal
funding.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call
Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
6) CONSENT ITEMS:
These are items of business before the Lancaster County
Board of Commissioners which have been previously supplied
to each Commissioner in writing, which are relatively
routine and which are expected to be adopted without
dissent. Any individual item may be removed for special
discussion and consideration by a Commissioner or by any
member of the public without prior notice. Unless there is
an exception, these items will be approved as one with a
single vote of the Board of Commissioners. These items are
consideration of:
A. Monthly reports for the following:
AGENCY
Clerk of the District Court
Register of Deeds
B. Maintenance agreements with the following:
AGENCY VENDOR AMOUNT
Corrections Solutions $734.80
Clerk of the District D & E Technical $2,067
C. A change order/supplemental agreement with B.A.B., Inc.
for seeding for the County Engineer, in the amount of
$490.80.
D. Contracts relating to road improvements with the
following:
LANDOWNER LOCATION AMOUNT
David and Sharon Northwest 40th Street $375 and
Friedeman and West Davey Road a land
donation
Bret A. Davis and Northwest 40th Street $545 and
Kim A. Warneke and West Davey Road a land
donation
Larry B. Stark On Ashland Road near Land
40th Street donation
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the Consent
Items. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
RETURNING TO ITEM 5C:
A political subdivision tort claim filed against Lancaster
County by Junior L. Watermeier for injuries.
Lynne Fritz, attorney representing Junior Watermeier,
appeared and said the claim arose out of an injury on
January 29, 1997 at the Lancaster County Drivers Testing
Station on West "O" Street.
She said medical expenses total $8,334 with possible future
consultations and loss of earnings from January 31, 1997 to
April 21, 1997 which total $16,320. Total special damages,
including medical expenses and loss of earnings, is
$24,564.10. Fritz told the Board that Watermeier is
willing to sign a complete release of his claims against
the County for $32,500.
MOTION:
At 2:15 p.m. Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded to enter
into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
possible litigation. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell
and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
MOTION:
At 2:19 p.m. Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded to exit
Executive Session. On call Tussing, Svoboda, Hudkins and
Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded to approve a settlement
in the matter of a political division tort claim filed
against Lancaster County by Junior L. Watermeier, in the
amount of $32,500. On call Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and
Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded to adjourn the meeting. On
call Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
Kandra Hahn - Lancaster County Clerk
Minutes
Lancaster County Board Of Equalization
Commissioners Present: Kathy Campbell, Vice Chair
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Commissioners Absent: Linda Steinman
Others Present: Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative
Officer
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
Diane Staab, Deputy County Clerk
1) MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization
meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, 1997.
(A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the
Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion
carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 34 additions and deductions to the tax
assessment rolls per Exhibit "A".
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call
Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Heartland Charities, Inc.
Project Youth of Lincoln
Second Baptist Church
The Catholic Bishop of Lincoln
The Good News Broadcasting Association, Inc.
Villa Marie School
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of motor
vehicle tax exemptions for Heartland Charities, Inc.;
Project Youth of Lincoln; The Good News Broadcasting
Association, Inc. and Villa Marie School and approval of
motor vehicle tax exemptions subject to the vehicle(s)
being titled and registered to the applicant for Bryan
Memorial Hospital; Seconded Baptist Church and The Catholic
Bishop of Lincoln. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
Campbell recessed the Board of Equalization until 2:30 p.m.
Campbell reconvened the Board of Equalization at 2:30 p.m.
4) Protest on an omitted/undervalued notice for Watts
Investments.
Cleveland Watts, protestor, appeared and reiterated that it
didn't make sense to him that one building is valued three
dollars a square foot more than the others.
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation and deny the appeal and set the value at
$471,500. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
5) Notice of valuation change for omitted or undervalued
property for Steven D. Burns et al.
Agena recommended the penalty be eliminated for 1997 only.
In response to a question asked by Hudkins, Staab stated the
statute indicates a penalty can be assessed for former years
only.
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation and eliminate the penalty on real estate for
1997 only. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
6) Approval of a tax exemption for 1997 on personal property
for Lakeview Rest Home, Inc.
MOTION:
Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation and approve an exemption for 1997 for
personal property used in the office. On call Tussing,
Campbell, Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION:
Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded to adjourn the Board of
Equalization. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing
voted aye. Motion carried.
Kandra Hahn - Lancaster County Clerk