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AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners To Be Held Tuesday, October 14, 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 Commissioners meeting held on Tuesday, October 7, 1997. (Copies of these minutes are on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) 2. CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, October 14, 1997. 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. 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. Adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (97-77) 5. NEW BUSINESS: A. Request for a refund of real estate taxes from Carl Fischer for 1995, in the amount of $61.08 and for 1996, in the amount of $61.50 for parcel 20-26-200-003-000 and for 1995, in the amount of $214.34 and for 1996, in the amount of $206.44 for parcel 24-26-400-001-000. (97-52) B. A political subdivision tort claim filed against Lancaster County by Karla J Houfek for reimbursement of overdraft charges, in the amount of $40. (97-19) C. Appointment of Barry Martin to the Government Access Information Committee, term to expire on January 1, 1998. (97-89) D. Approval of a lump sum settlement for Workers' Compensation Claim of Ann C. Taylor, for $7,000. E. Approval of a resolution designating additional building projects previously designated and specifying the amount of the levy of taxes for each project under Section 23-120, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska as follows (97-88):
| Project | Time Period | Levy cents per $100 taxable property value |
| St. Mary's Building Project | 1-1-98 to 12-31-04 | 0.5147 |
| Health Facilities Project | 1-1-98 to 12-31-00 | 0.1407 |
| 1-1-01 to 12-31-04 | 0.32 | |
| Project | Time Period | Levy cents per $100 of taxable property value |
| County Engineering Building Project | 1-1-98 to 12-31-05 | 0.1291 |
| Motor Vehicle Facilities Project | 1-1-98 to 12-31-06 | 0.2444 |
| Miscellaneous County Projects | 1-1-98 to 12-31-98 | 1.17143 |
F. Approval of County maintenance of roads in Cardwell Woods Addition
as follows: (97-85)
Approximately 2,290 feet of West Cardwell Road
Approximately 576 feet of Whitetail Circle
Approximately 487 feet of Bobcat Circle
Approximately 683 feet of Cardwell Circle
Approximately 576 feet of Fireplace Circle
G. A ballot for accepting or rejecting the first amended plan of
reorganization filed by Weaver's Potato Chip Company, Inc. (97-95)
H. An addendum to an agreement with the Nebraska Department of
Health and Human Services to continue the "Target Assistance
Program" for unemployed refugees residing in Lancaster County,
effective October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998, for
$182,939. (97-79)
I. An addendum to a financing agreement funded through the County's
Economic Development Loan Program with KINCO Manufacturing Company
LLC to change the initial date that repayment of the loan begins
from July 1, 1997 to June 1, 1998. (97-80)
J. An agreement with the United States Department of the Interior for
the operation and computation of records for the following four
gauging stations located in Lancaster County, at a cost of $6,120
per party, from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998: (97-78)
Location
Salt Creek at Roca
Little Salt Creek near Lincoln
Stevens Creek near Lincoln
Rock Creek near Ceresco
K. Grant contracts with the following:
Agency Purpose Amount
Consortium for To provide administra- $47,000
Planning and tive planning of human
Advocacy (97-82) services, maintain a
human services database
and to provide technical
assistance
Legal Services of To provide legal $24,740
Southeast Nebraska, services in family
Inc. (97-84) law
Lincoln Council on To provide general $43,858
Alcoholism and Drugs operations funding
Inc. (97-83) and specific projects
to prevent substance
abuse
St. Monica's (97-81) To provide funding $2,037
to study case manage-
ment and to develop
an assessment tool
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 approval of:
A. Maintenance agreements with the following:
Agency Vendor Amount
Community Mental Bishop Business $1,039.50
Health Center (97-73) Equipment
District Court NBE Solutions $160
(97-74)
County Court-Adult Solutions $643.40
Probation (97-75)
County Court (98-76) JJE, Inc. $495
B. An agreement with Richard and Anne McCollister for road
improvements at West Van Dorn and South Coddington Avenue, for
$380.
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not hold a
meeting on Thursday, October 16, 1997 because of the Nebraska
Association of County Officials convention, instead a meeting will
be held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. in the
Personnel Conference Room on first floor of the County-City
Building.
B. Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at
1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room on the first floor of
the County-City Building for the following:
1. Preliminary Plat 97007 and Change of Zone 172 for Blue Spruce
Estates, requested by J. Michael Rierden on behalf of Patter
Trust, for six single family lots and one outlot and a zoning
change from AG Agricultural to AGR Agricultural Residential on
property located southeast of North 148th Street and
Holdrege Street in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
2. A street vacation, requested by Joseph Berchenko, to vacate
the east 25 feet of Southwest 16th Street from West
Burnham Street 1,309.51 feet south to the south section line.
C. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at
1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room on the first floor of
the County-City Building regarding the vacation a portion of "C"
Street, west of Third Street for 142 feet east and west and 60
feet north and south in Martell, Nebraska.
D. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at
7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room on the first floor of
the County-City Building regarding Lancaster County's proposed
"One-and Six-Year Road and Bridge Improvement Program for the
fiscal years beginning July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2003".
E. 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. 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.
B. County Change of Zone, requested by LeRoy F. Busboom, from AG
Agriculture to AGR Agricultural Residential, on property located
at the northeast corner of Southwest 112th Street and
West Pioneers Boulevard in Lancaster County, Nebraska (Change of
Zone 139). (97-25) (Scheduled for further discussion on October
21, 1997.)
C. Change of Zone 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 (Change of Zone
165). (97-26) (Scheduled for further discussion on
April 7, 1998.)
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 for the hearing impaired are available at meetings
of the County Board upon request. Please 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.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL FILINGS: The following items which may be
of interest to residents of Lancaster County are among those which have been
filed this week in the County Clerk's Office:
A. Monthly reports from the following:
Agency
Lancaster Manor (97-31)
Records and Information Management (97-56)
B. Distress Warrants from the County Treasurer for 1997. (97-48)
AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization To Be
Held Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 7, 1997.
(A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the
Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 8 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit "A". (97-66)
3) APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Daughters of the Holy Spirit
Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Fresh Start, Inc.
Heartlands Church
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
St Thomas Church
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners Hearing Room
First Floor, County-city Building
Tuesday, October 14, 1997
1:30 P.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Commissioners Absent: Larry Hudkins
Others 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, October 7, 1997.
(Copies of these minutes are on file in the Office of the
Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of the
minutes of October 7, 1997. On call Campbell, Steinman,
Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
October 14, 1997.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye.
Motion carried.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
The Clerk asked if anyone present requested a change in the agenda. No
requests were made and the meeting proceeded as planned.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (97- 77)
The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to
testify in favor of the proposal.
Campbell requested that letters from Becky Wissink (Exhibit A) and
Edna Liesveld (Exhibit B) and a fax from Dick Marolf (Exhibit C) be
entered into the record.
Charles Noren, attorney representing Sanitary Improvement District 3
(Holland), appeared and encouraged the County Board to support a
resolution adopting the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings and the interlocal agreement.
The Chair asked if anyone wished to appear in opposition.
Richard Hedrick, 404 Morman Lane, appeared in opposition and asked
why farms were not included.
Chuck Zimmerman, Building and Safety, appeared and explained that
they are not able to enforce the building codes on farmsteads because
of state law.
Hedrick stated the Health Department had been bothering some his
tenants because of an ordinance within the City and if a resolution
is adopted for the County the same problem will occur.
The Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in a neutral position.
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, appeared and explained that
what is being proposed is the adoption of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings in the County. She added the
interlocal agreement has been sent to the City and it should be
ready for consideration at a later date.
Zimmerman appeared again and explained they will have their building
inspectors do the enforcement action when necessary. He said if
there are properties which have outstanding building permits, those
individuals will be given an opportunity to complete the projects and
comply with the building code. Zimmerman also noted there will
be an appeals process.
The Chair asked if anyone else wished to testify.
No one appeared and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to approve
Resolution 97-77 adopting the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings in Lancaster County, Nebraska. On
call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye.
Motion carried.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for a refund of real estate taxes from Carl Fischer for 1995,
in the amount of $61.08 and for 1996, in the amount of $61.50 for
parcel 20-26-200-003-000 and for 1995, in the amount of $214.34 and
for 1996, in the amount of $206.44 for parcel 20-26-400-001-000.
(97-52)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On
call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye.
Motion carried.
B. A political subdivision tort claim filed against Lancaster County by
Karla J Houfek for reimbursement of overdraft charges, in the amount
of $40. (97-19)
The Chair said the agenda notes an amount of $40 for reimbursement,
however, Ms. Houfek's bank indicates an amount of $340.
Staab stated the amount should be $340 and recommended the tort
claim be referred to Sue Eckely, Workers' Compensation and Risk
Management Manager, for investigation.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to accept the County
Attorney's recommendation and refer the tort claim to Sue
Eckley, Workers' Compensation and Risk Management Manager,
for investigation and to also note that the amount requested
should be $340. On call Tussing, Campbell, Steinman and
Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
C. Appointment of Barry Martin to the Government Access Information
Committee, term to expire on January 1, 1998. (97-89)
The Chair noted Mr. Martin had indicated in his general fact sheet
that he was available for evening appointments and inquired whether
it was made clear to him that the Government Access Information
Committee (GAIC) meets at noon.
Campbell suggested holding the item for one week.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to place the
appointment on pending for one week to allow the Chair to
inquire whether Mr. Martin can serve on the committee. On
call Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye.
Motion carried.
D. Approval of a lump sum settlement for workers' compensation claim of
Ann C. Taylor, for $7,000.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
E. Approval of a resolution designating additional building projects
previously designated and specifying the amount of the levy of taxes
for each project under Section 23-120, Reissue Revised Statutes of
Nebraska as follows (97-88):
Levy cents per
$100 taxable
Project Time aPeriod property value
St. Mary's Building 1-1-98 to12-31-04 0.5147
Project
Health Facilities 1-1-98 to 12-31-00 0.1407
Project 1-1-01 to 12-31-04 0.32
County Engineering 1-1-98 to 12-31-05 0.1291
Building Project
Motor Vehicle 1-1-98 to 12-31-06 0.2444
Facilities Project
Miscellaneous County 1-1-98 to 12-31-98 1.17143
Projects
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye.
Motion carried.
F. Approval of County maintenance of roads in Cardwell Woods
Addition as follows: (97-85)
Approximately 2,290 feet of West Cardwell Road
Approximately 576 feet of Whitetail Circle
Approximately 487 feet of Bobcat Circle
Approximately 683 feet of Cardwell Circle
Approximately 576 feet of Fireplace Circle
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On
call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
G. A ballot for accepting or rejecting the first amended plan of
reorganization filed by Weaver's Potato Chip Company, Inc. (97-95)
Ed Weaver, Weaver's Potato Chip Company, Inc., appeared and
encouraged the County Board to vote in favor of the plan. He said
he felt it would work and added that the company was slowly making
progress.
Campbell requested that the Board take the item under advisement and
request the County Attorney's Office to visit with the City Economic
Development Department to ensure there are no other comments from
them.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to place the item on
pending for one week and to request the County Attorney's
Office seek any further comments from the City Economic
Development Department. On call Tussing, Campbell,
Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
H. An addendum to an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Health
and Human Services to continue the "Target Assistance Program" for
unemployed refugees residing in Lancaster County, effective October
1, 1997 through September 30, 1998, for $182,939. (97-79)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye.
Motion carried.
I. An addendum to a financing agreement funded through the County's
Economic Development Loan Program with KINCO Manufacturing Company
LLC to change the initial date that repayment of the loan begins
from July 1, 1997 to June 1, 1998. (97-80)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
J. An agreement with the United States Department of the Interior for
the operation and computation of records for the following four
gauging stations located in Lancaster County, at a cost of $6,120
per party, from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998: (97-78)
Location
Salt Creek at Roca
Little Salt Creek near Lincoln
Stevens Creek near Lincoln
Rock Creek near Ceresco
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
K. Grant contracts with the following:
Agency Purpose Amount
Consortium for To provide administra- $47,000
Planning and tive planning of human
Advocacy (97-82) services, maintain a
human services database
and to provide technical
assistance
Legal Services of To provide legal $24,740
Southeast Nebraska, services in family
Inc. (97-84) law
Lincoln Council on To provide general $43,858
Alcoholism and Drugs operations funding
Inc. (97-83) and specific projects
to prevent substance
abuse
St. Monica's (97-81) To provide funding $ 2,037
to study case manage-
ment and to develop
an assessment tool
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On
call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins 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 approval of:
A. Maintenance agreements with the following:
Agency Vendor Amount
Community Mental Bishop Business $1,039.50
Health Center (97-73) Equipment
District Court NBE Solutions $ 160
(97-74)
County Court-Adult Solutions $ 643.40
Probation (97-75)
County Court (98-76) JJE, Inc. $ 495
B. An agreement with Richard and Anne McCollister for road improvements
at West Van Dorn and South Coddington Avenue, for $380.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Tussing, Campbell, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to adjourn. On
call Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye.
Motion carried.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board Of Equalization
Commissioners Hearing Room
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, October 14, 1997
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Commissioners Absent: Larry Hudkins
Others 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 Equalization meeting
held on Tuesday, October 7, 1997.
(A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster
County Clerk.)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the minutes of
October 7, 1997. On call Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda and
Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
The Chair noted Commissioner Hudkins is attending the Nebraska
Association of County Officials Board meeting in Omaha.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 8 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per
Exhibit "A". (97-66)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
3) APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Daughters of the Holy Spirit
Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Fresh Start, Inc.
Heartlands Church
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
St Thomas Church
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of motor vehicle
tax exemptions for Daughters of the Holy Spirit,
Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc., Fresh Start, Inc.,
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital and St. Thomas Church and to
approve a motor vehicle tax exemption for Heartlands Church
subject to the vehicle being titled and registered to the
applicant. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Steinman
voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting closed.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk