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AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners to Be
Held Tuesday, March 24, 1998 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, March 17, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is on
file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners and City Council
joint meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 1998. (A copy of the minutes
is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
March 24, 1998.
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:
County Special Permit, requested by D. Todd Boellstorff, for mining and
excavation of soil on property located north and west of the corner of
South 96th Street and Olive Creek Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
(County Special Permit 165) (98-497) (98-659)
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. A resolution adopting a policy for placing 50 mile per hour speed
limit signs on County highways. (98-640)
B. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a study
regarding the vacation of a portion of a County road between "B"
and Broad Streets in Princeton, Nebraska. (98-675)
C. A resolution regarding the annual combined weed control program for
the City of Lincoln submitted by the Lancaster County Noxious Weed
Control Superintendent. (98-657)
D. A three year contract with Hayes and Associates, LLC for external
auditing services for all County funds, for $25,800, then $24,600
per year for the optional renewal period. (98-671)
E. An application from Galaxy Cablevision to install fiber optic cable
on the following County rights-of-way: (98-639)
Location
From Waverly east on Waverly Road from North 141st Street
to Northwest 105th Street
From Waverly to Highway 79 south side of Waverly Road
From Highway 79 to Northwest 105th Street
F. An addendum to a grant contract with the Consortium for Planning and
Advocacy to continue funding for technical funding, for $3,525 and to
cease funding for strategic planning functions. (98-660)
G. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent to
award a bid to Midwest Fence Company, for $5,025, for guardrail
protection. (98-672)
H. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent to
award a bid to Land Construction, Inc., for $35,440.50, for
construction of erosion control at various box culverts outlets.
(98-673)
I. Request from the County Engineer for retrofitting old light bars from
Sheriff's vehicles on Engineering vehicles, at no cost. (98-674)
J. Authorization of Lancaster County to participate in the
Intergovernmental Transfer Program on behalf of Lancaster Manor.
(98-676)
K. A claim, for $517.73, filed by Stephen Speicher for services rendered
to Lancaster County in the course of representing Patti Ann Walck in
her claim for Supplemental Social Security Income benefits. (98-628)
L. A claim filed by Ron Newman, an employee of the County Engineering
Department, for replacement of eyeglasses damaged during the course
of his employment, for $279.20. (98-474)
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. Request from Duane A. Austria, Deputy County Attorney, to voluntarily
participate in the Lancaster County Retirement Plan, having met the
requirements. (98-658)
B. A maintenance agreement with Microfilm Imaging Systems for a micro-
film camera for the Clerk of the District Court, for $865. (98-670)
C. A contract with Dwight Johnson for appraisal services in connection
with the acquisition of right-of-way on West Davey Road near North-
west 27th Street, for $625. (98-669)
D. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following:
Landowner Location Amount
LeRoy and Rosemary South 68th Street and $2,633.63
DeVries Panama Road
(2 contracts)
(98-666) (98-667)
Dean Otto South 68th Street and $10
(98-668) Panama Road
Lawrence L and South 68th Street and $4,758.68
Mildred Williams Panama Road
(4 contracts)
(98-662) (98-663)
(98-664) (98-665)
Gregg Manske Near North 162nd $10
(98-641) Street and Little
Salt Road
Windmill Valley Near Highway 77 Donation
Enterprises and Davey Road
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on
Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room, #113, on
the first floor of the County-City Building.
B. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 1:30 p.m.
in the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, County-
City Building regarding an application for a Class M (Bottle Club)
liquor license from DLH Inc. dba/Prospector Court Bar located at 640
Prospector Court in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (98-609)
C. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at 1:30 p.m.
in the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, County-
City Building regarding the sale and fair market value of St. Francis
Chapel located at 1145 South Street.
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. 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. 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. Reports from the following:
Clerk of the District Court (98-626)
Register of Deeds (98-636)
1997 Portfolio Partners, Inc. Annual Report from Aetna Retirement
Services (98-645)
1998 Alger American Fund Annual Report from Aetna Retirement Services
(98-644)
1997 Variable Annuity Funds Annual Report from Aetna Retirement Services
(98-646)
AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Equalization to Be
Held Tuesday, March 24, 1998 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, March 17, 1998. (A copy of these
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 22 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per
Exhibit "A". (98-638) (98-647)
3) APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Women In Community Service Inc.
4) APPROVAL OF 1998 451 TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS ON REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY PER EXHIBIT B (98-561)
5) APPROVAL OF 1998 451 TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS ON REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY WITH LATE FILING PENALTY PER EXHIBIT C (98-562)
6) APPROVAL OF 1998 PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTIONS ON REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY PER EXHIBIT D (98-555)
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, March 24, 1998
1:30 p.m.
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 Attorney
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting
held on Tuesday, March 17, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is on
file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the minutes
of March 17, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins and Svoboda
voted aye. Tussing was absent from voting. Motion carried.
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners and City Council joint
meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is on file
in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the minutes
of March 10, 1998. On call Hudkins, Svoboda and Campbell
voted aye. Tussing was absent from voting. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, March 24, 1998
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Tussing was absent from
voting. Motion carried.
(Tussing entered the chambers.)
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 printed.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
County Special Permit, requested by D. Todd Boellstorff, for mining and
excavation of soil on property located north and west of the corner of
South 96th Street and Olive Creek Road in Lancaster County,
Nebraska. (County Special Permit 165) (98-497) (98-659)
The Vice Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to
testify in favor of the Special Permit.
Ann and Todd Boellstorff presented the application.
Mrs. Boellstorff stated she and her husband are the owners of a small
excavating company and have been in business for approximately seven
years. She explained they are seeking the special permit for the
extraction of soil and sand from a parcel of land located west and
south of 96th Street and Olive Creek road. Mrs. Boellstorff stated
it would be beneficial to the community by providing the materials
locally, insuring prompt dependable delivery at a better rate than
material hauled in from a distance.
Mrs. Boellstorff stated they have tried to foresee all problems and
scenarios, noting they have addressed the conditions of the Special
Permit. She stated they have included grading maps showing the existing
and proposed contours, as well as the projected excavation and grades.
The excavation will not alter the groundwater. Diversion dikes, catch
basins and silt fence will be used for erosion control and top soil
which is stripped away will be kept on site for redistribution at the
conclusion of the process.
In addition, the Boellstorff's have agreed to meet the additional
requirements recommended by the Lower Platte Natural Resource District,
Department of Environmental Quality, State Game and Parks Commission and
the County Engineer. These requirements include the following:
- A NPDES permit which authorizes stormwater discharge from
a construction site greater than five acres
- A 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers designating
wetlands will not be impacted
- Floodplain identification
- Deposits for rocking of roads and access driveways
In response to a question asked by Campbell, Todd Boellstorff, stated
the sand based clay is used in residential construction.
The Vice Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in opposition or in a
neutral position.
No one appeared and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution
98-659. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted
aye. Motion carried.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. A resolution adopting a policy for placing 50 mile per
hour speed limit signs on County highways. (98-640)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of Resolution
98-640. On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Svoboda voted
aye. Motion carried.
B. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a study
regarding the vacation of a portion of a County road between "B" and
Broad Streets in Princeton, Nebraska. (98-675)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval of Resolution
98-675. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted
aye. Motion carried.
C. A resolution regarding the annual combined weed control program for
the City of Lincoln submitted by the Lancaster County Noxious Weed
Control Superintendent. (98-657)
Campbell noted the City Council and County Board heard a report on the
combined program at the Commons meeting.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval of Resolution
98-657. On call Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted
aye. Motion carried.
D. A three year contract with Hayes and Associates, LLC for external
auditing services for all County funds, for $25,800, then $24,600
per year for the optional renewal period. (98-671)
Campbell noted for the record that the County had formed a committee
consisting of financial employees from different departments who
interviewed firms and then made a recommendation.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
E. An application from Galaxy Cablevision to install fiber optic cable
on the following County rights-of-way: (98-639)
Location
From Waverly east on Waverly Road from North 141st Street to
Northwest 105th Street
From Waverly to Highway 79 south side of Waverly Road
From Highway 79 to Northwest 105th Street
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
F. An addendum to a grant contract with the Consortium for Planning and
Advocacy to continue funding for technical funding, for $3,525 and
to cease funding for strategic planning functions. (98-660)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Tussing,
Campbell, Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
G. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent to
award a bid to Midwest Fence Company, for $5,025, for guardrail
protection. (98-672)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Campbell,
Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
H. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent to
award a bid to Land Construction, Inc., for $35,440.50, for
construction of erosion control at various box culverts outlets.
(98-673)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
I. Request from the County Engineer for retrofitting old light bars from
Sheriff's vehicles on Engineering vehicles, at no cost. (98-674)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
J. Authorization of Lancaster County to participate in the Intergovern-
mental Transfer Program on behalf of Lancaster Manor. (98-676)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Tussing,
Campbell, Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
K. A claim, for $517.73, filed by Stephen Speicher for services rendered
to Lancaster County in the course of representing Patti Ann Walck in
her claim for Supplemental Social Security Income benefits. (98-628)
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, stated the attorney didn't notify
the Board prior to accepting the case, however, he has asked that the
requirement be waived.
Staab added that the County would not have been reimbursed if
not for Mr. Speicher's efforts.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Campbell,
Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
L. A claim filed by Ron Newman, an employee of the County Engineering
Department, for replacement of eyeglasses damaged during the course
of his employment, for $279.20. (98-474)
Larry Worrell, County Engineering Department, recommended approval of
the claim.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval.
Staab stated Mr. Newman wasn't wearing safety goggles because it was
difficult for him to see with that type of goggle. She added Sue
Eckley, Workers Compensation and Risk Management Manager, is researching
the matter and looking into different type of shields.
Staab recommended approval of the claim.
ROLL CALL: Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing 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. Request from Duane A. Austria, Deputy County Attorney, to
voluntarily participate in the Lancaster County Retirement Plan,
having met the requirements. (98-658)
B. A maintenance agreement with Microfilm Imaging Systems for a micro-
film camera for the Clerk of the District Court, for $865. (98-670)
C. A contract with Dwight Johnson for appraisal services in connection
with the acquisition of right-of-way on West Davey Road near North-
west 27th Street, for $625. (98-669)
D. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following:
Landowner Location Amount
LeRoy and Rosemary South 68th Street and $2,633.63
DeVries Panama Road
(2 contracts)
(98-666) (98-667)
Dean Otto South 68th Street and $10
(98-668) Panama Road
Lawrence L and South 68th Street and $4,758.68
Mildred Williams Panama Road
(4 contracts)
(98-662) (98-663)
(98-664) (98-665)
Gregg Manske Near North 162nd $10
(98-641) Street and Little
Salt Road
Windmill Valley Near Highway 77 Donation
Enterprises and Davey Road
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the Consent
Items. On call Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted
aye. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded to adjourn. On call
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Equalization
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, March 24, 1998
1:30 P.m.
Commissioners Present: Kathy Campbell, Vice Chair
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Commissioners Absent: Linda Steinman
Others Present: Norm Agena, County Assessor
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
Richard Nuernberger, County Treasurer
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting
held on Tuesday, March 17, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is
on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the minutes of
March 17, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins and Svoboda voted
aye. Tussing was absent from voting. Motion carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 22 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit "A". (98-638) (98-647)
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Svoboda and Campbell voted aye. Tussing was absent from voting.
Motion carried.
3) APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Women In Community Service Inc.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval of a motor vehicle
tax exemption for Women In Community Service Inc. On call
Svoboda, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Tussing was absent
from voting. Motion carried.
Campbell recessed the Board of Equalization meeting until 2:30 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 2:30 p.m.
4) APPROVAL OF 1998 451 TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS ON REAL AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY PER EXHIBIT B (98-561)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Campbell,
Hudkins, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
5) APPROVAL OF 1998 451 TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS ON REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY WITH LATE FILING PENALTY PER EXHIBIT C (98-562)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call hudkins,
Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
6) APPROVAL OF 1998 PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTIONS ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
PER EXHIBIT D (98-555)
Fellowship Church of God
Leonard Hill, representing Fellowship Church of God, appeared and
indicated they have completed leveling the ballpark and hope it will be
completed by June 15. After completion of the ball diamond they will
begin work on the volleyball and horseshoe courts.
Norm Agena, County Assessor, stated that if the ball diamond is completed
prior to August 15 the church may reapply for exemption. At that time
the Assessor's Office would look at the remaining portion of land not
being used and make an adjustment.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval of the 1998
partial tax exemptions on real and personal property. On call
Hudkins, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
At the direction of the Vice Chair the meeting was adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk