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AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners to Be
Held Tuesday, June 30, 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, June 23, 1998. (19981498) (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,
June 30, 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.
A. Presentation of the Volunteer of the Month Award to Dr.
James Rickman for his services with Parks and Recreation.
(19981072)
B. A resolution declaring July 6 through July 17, 1998 as
CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER in Lancaster County. (19981117)
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 street name change, requested by Joyce Kubicek, to rename
Ramona Drive as "Ramona Circle" located one block west of
South 56th Street and north from Breamar Road.
(Street Name Change 98005) (19981405) (19981452)
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from the
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture to hold a coaches
clinic, barbeque and social on Thursday, August 6, 1998
from Noon to Midnight at Nebraska State Fair Park in an
area to include the Youth Complex Arena, mall and
demonstration rooms. (19981331) (19981444) (19981420)
(19981394)
B. An application for a Special Designated License from St.
Michael's Church to hold a parish ice cream social on
Sunday, July 12, 1998 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on St.
Michael's Church property in Cheney, Nebraska. (19981419)
(19981462) (19981456)
C. An application for a Special Designated License from the
Wine Merchants Inc. to hold a farewell picnic for Darlene
Tussing on Thursday, July 9, 1998 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
at Dick and Kathy Campbell's residence located at 6201
Pine Lake Road. (19981418) (19981455) (19981463)
D. An agreement with Lancaster Rural Water District 1 of
Bennet, Nebraska for the relocation of a water line
facility on South 56th Street for an amended
estimated amount of $283,289 of which $210,689 is the
estimated share of the cost chargeable to the County.
(19981500)
E. An agreement with Williams Pipe Line Company for
relocation and reimbursement of a pipeline located on
South 56th Street for an estimated cost to the
County of $46,563. (Project STPE 3355(1)) (19981515)
F. An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln for a
recycling drop-off location on property owned by the
County at 12th and South Streets, between Trabert
Hall and Saratoga Elementary School. (19981494)
G. Amendment to a licensing agreement with American Health
Care Software Enterprises, Inc. for computer software, in
the amount of $5,000. (19981506)
H. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and Lancaster
Manor to award a bid for drapes and cubical curtains,
including installation, to Midwest Venetian Blind, in the
amount of $61,185.80. (19981478)
I. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
Engineer to recognize bids for gravel for Fiscal Year
1999 to the following: (19981518)
Vendor Cost
Western Sand $5.45/Ton
Martin-Marietta $5.40/Ton
Bluff Gravel Company $4.75/Ton
J. Release of the following real estate mortgages for
satisfactory repayment of loans under the Lancaster
County Housing Rehabilitation Program through the Lincoln
Action Program: (19981519) (19981522) (19981521)
Individual Amount
Linda J Harris $1,690
Martin and Matilda Languis $1,465
Johnna L and Elmer E Snow $3,300
K. A request for refund of real estate taxes from Ngan Hoang
for 1996 for approximately $30.23 and a credit of
approximately $30.10 for 1997. (19981477)
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. Setting of a public hearing for Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at
1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City Council
Chambers, Room 112, first floor County-City Building
regarding the vacation of a portion of the South
70th Street right-of-way located to the northwest
of the intersection of South 70th Street and
Highway 2. (19981503)
B. Request from Wayne L Cole, Chief Field Deputy in the
County Assessor's Office, to voluntarily participate in
the Lancaster County Retirement Plan. (19981504)
C. Maintenance agreements with Modern Office Systems for a
folding machine and a tabbing machine for the Cooperative
Extension Office, in the total amount of $750. (19981496)
D. A maintenance agreement with Natkin Service Company for
equipment at the County Engineer's Office, in the amount
of $988, beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999.
(19981520)
E. Contracts relating to road improvement with the following:
Landowner Location Amount
Loren L and Teri L Near N 94th Street $37.50
Neujahr (19981501) on Fletcher Avenue
Daryl K Hopp Near S 80th Street $367.30
(19981499) on Yankee Hill Road
David E and Sharon Near NW 33rd Street $1,401.00
A Friedeman on W Davey Road
(2 contracts)
(19981523) (19981524)
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 8 a.m. in the
conference room located immediately west of the County
Commissioners Chambers, Room 113, on the first floor of
the County-City Building.
B. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners have
scheduled budget meetings to be held in the conference
room located immediately west of the County Commissioners
Chambers, Room 113, as follows:
Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session*
Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session
*Common Budget Meeting for joint budgets - tentative date
of July 9, 1998; location and time to be announced.
Tuesday, July 14, 1998 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Board
Proposed Budget Working Session; Conference Room 106,
County-City Building.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 1998
at 7 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City Council
Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the County-City
Building.
Adoption of the County budget will be on Tuesday, August
25, 1998.
C. 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. A County Special Permit, Crooked Creek Community Unit
Plan, requested by Brian D. Carstens on behalf of
134th Street Partnership and Steve Champoux, on
property located south and west of the corner of
134th and "O" Streets in Lancaster County,
Nebraska. (County Special Permit 151) (1998939)
(Scheduled for further discussion on Tuesday, July 14,
1998.)
B. A Preliminary Plat, Crooked Creek, requested by Brian D.
Carstens on behalf of 134th Street Partnership
and Steve Champoux, on property located south and west of
the corner of 134th and "O" Streets in Lancaster
County, Nebraska. (Preliminary Plat 97024) (1998940)
(Scheduled for further discussion on Tuesday, July 14,
1998.)
C. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 27b, pursuant to the
1998 Comprehensive Plan Annual Review, requested by Peter
Katt on behalf of Steve Champoux, to revise the Land Use
Plan to change 124 acres from Agricultural to Low Density
Residential at the northwest corner of 134th and
"A" Streets in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (1998937)
(Scheduled for further discussion on November 17, 1998.)
D. A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR
Agricultural Residential, requested by Peter Katt on
behalf of Steve Champoux, on property located at the
northwest corner of 134th and "A" Streets in
Lancaster County, Nebraska (County Change of 147)
(1998938)
(Scheduled for further discussion on November 17, 1998.)
E. 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 October 6, 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 INFORMATION 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 (19981495)
B. Resignation of Darlene Tussing as Lancaster County
Commissioner, effective August 3, 1998. (19981482)
AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Equalization to Be
Held Tuesday, June 30, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners
Chambers, Room 112, First Floor, County-City Building.
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting
held on Tuesday, June 23, 1998. (19981497) (A copy of these
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 16 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit "A". (19981507) (19981508)
3) APPEAL FILED ON A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
Ken Bartholomew (19981445)
4) APPEALS FILED ON PENALTIES ASSESSED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Grade A Notes Academic Services (19981412)
Martindale Trenching (19981437)
Startracker Recording Studio (19981411)
5) APPEALS FILED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY
Pfizer, Inc. for 1996, 1997 and 1998
(19981428) (19981429) (19981430) (19981431) (19981432)
6) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, June 30, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Commissioners Absent: Kathy Campbell
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, June 23, 1998. (19981498) (A copy of the
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval of the minutes of
June 23, 1998. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted
aye. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, June 30, 1998
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
A. Presentation of the Volunteer of the Month Award to Dr.
James Rickman for his services with Parks and Recreation.
(19981072)
The presentation of the Volunteer of the Month Award was
dropped from the agenda and will be rescheduled at a later
date.
B. A resolution declaring July 6 through July 17, 1998 as
CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER in Lancaster County. (19981117)
The Chair read Resolution 98-1117 into the record.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution 98-1117.
On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Hudkins voted aye.
Motion carried.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A street name change, requested by Joyce Kubicek, to rename
Ramona Drive as "Ramona Circle" located one block west of
South 56th Street and north from Breamar Road.
(Street Name Change 98005) (19981405) (19981452)
The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to testify in favor, in opposition or on a neutral
basis.
No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution 98-1452.
On call Svoboda, Tussing, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from the
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture to hold a coaches
clinic, barbeque and social on Thursday, August 6, 1998
from Noon to Midnight at Nebraska State Fair Park in an
area to include the Youth Complex Arena, mall and
demonstration rooms. (19981331) (19981444) (19981420)
(19981394)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Tussing,
Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
B. An application for a Special Designated License from St.
Michael's Church to hold a parish ice cream social on
Sunday, July 12, 1998 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on St.
Michael's Church property in Cheney, Nebraska. (19981419)
(19981462) (19981456)
Terry Wagner, County Sheriff, stated State Statute indicates
liquor cannot be served with 150 feet of a church and it is
their recommendation to deny the application based on that
statute.
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, stated she had contacted
the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission who had indicated to
her that in this type of situation they usually waive the
requirement. She explained that the Liquor Control
Commission does have the authority under their rules to waive
the requirement in connection with Special Designated
Licenses and stated that it would be noted that the
designated area is within 150 feet of a church.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
C. An application for a Special Designated License from the
Wine Merchants Inc. to hold a farewell picnic for Darlene
Tussing on Thursday, July 9, 1998 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
at Dick and Kathy Campbell's residence located at 6201
Pine Lake Road. (19981418) (19981455) (19981463)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
D. An agreement with Lancaster Rural Water District 1 of
Bennet, Nebraska for the relocation of a water line
facility on South 56th Street for an amended
estimated amount of $283,289 of which $210,689 is the
estimated share of the cost chargeable to the County.
(19981500)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Tussing and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
E. An agreement with Williams Pipe Line Company for
relocation and reimbursement of a pipeline located on
South 56th Street for an estimated cost to the
County of $46,563. (Project STPE 3355(1)) (19981515)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Tussing, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
F. An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln for a
recycling drop-off location on property owned by the
County at 12th and South Streets, between Trabert
Hall and Saratoga Elementary School. (19981494)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval.
Hudkins asked if the agreement would affect the
reconfiguration of the parking lot in connection with the
sale of St. Francis Chapel.
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer, stated it would
have no affect it.
ROLL CALL: Tussing, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye.
Motion carried.
G. Amendment to a licensing agreement with American Health
Care Software Enterprises, Inc. for computer software, in
the amount of $5,000. (19981506)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
H. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and Lancaster
Manor to award a bid for drapes and cubical curtains,
including installation, to Midwest Venetian Blind, in the
amount of $61,185.80. (19981478)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
I. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
Engineer to recognize bids for gravel for Fiscal Year
1999 to the following: (19981518)
Vendor Cost
Western Sand $5.45/Ton
Martin-Marietta $5.40/Ton
Bluff Gravel Company $4.75/Ton
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Tussing and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
J. Release of the following real estate mortgages for
satisfactory repayment of loans under the Lancaster
County Housing Rehabilitation Program through the Lincoln
Action Program: (19981519) (19981522) (19981521)
Individual Amount
Linda J Harris $1,690
Martin and Matilda Languis $1,465
Johnna L and Elmer E Snow $3,300
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Tussing and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
K. A request for refund of real estate taxes from Ngan Hoang
for 1996 for approximately $30.23 and a credit of
approximately $30.10 for 1997. (19981477)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Tussing, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
5) 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. Setting of a public hearing for Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at
1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City Council
Chambers, Room 112, first floor County-City Building
regarding the vacation of a portion of the South
70th Street right-of-way located to the northwest
of the intersection of South 70th Street and
Highway 2. (19981503)
B. Request from Wayne L Cole, Chief Field Deputy in the
County Assessor's Office, to voluntarily participate in
the Lancaster County Retirement Plan. (19981504)
C. Maintenance agreements with Modern Office Systems for a
folding machine and a tabbing machine for the Cooperative
Extension Office, in the total amount of $750. (19981496)
D. A maintenance agreement with Natkin Service Company for
equipment at the County Engineer's Office, in the amount
of $988, beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999.
(19981520)
E. Contracts relating to road improvement with the following:
Landowner Location Amount
Loren L and Teri L Near N 94th Street $37.50
Neujahr (19981501) on Fletcher Avenue
Daryl K Hopp Near S 80th Street $367.30
(19981499) on Yankee Hill Road
David E and Sharon Near NW 33rd Street $1,401
A Friedeman on W Davey Road
(2 contracts)
(19981523) (19981524)
The Clerk announced that Item 6A should be dropped from the agenda.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the Consent
Items. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye.
Motion carried.
Eagan noted the reason for the removal of Consent Item A is because the
area has been annexed into the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Hudkins seconded to adjourn. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Equalization
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-city Building
Tuesday, June 30, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Commissioners Absent: Kathy Campbell
Others Present: Norm Agena, County Assessor
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, June 23, 1998. (19981497) (A copy of these
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the minutes of
June 23, 1998. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing
voted aye. Motion carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 16 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit "A". (19981507) (19981508)
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
The Chair recessed the Board of Equalization of meeting until 2:30 when
it was reconvened.
3) APPEAL FILED ON A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
Ken Bartholomew (19981445)
Ken Bartholomew appeared and explained he receives income
from Social Security Disability. He stated he feels he has a
right to receive a homestead exemption and to deny it is a
form of discrimination.
Steinman stated the County Board must abide by the statutes
and suggested Mr. Bartholomew seek assistance from various
agencies and organizations.
Bartholomew asked if anything could be done to change the laws.
Steinman said the County Board could request the lobbyist for
the County to seek legislative changes regarding the
homestead exemption and obtain the support of Douglas and
Sarpy counties.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation and deny the appeal filed by Ken Bartholomew
on a homestead exemption. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
4) APPEALS FILED ON PENALTIES ASSESSED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY:
GRADE A NOTES ACADEMIC SERVICES (19981412)
No one appeared.
MARTINDALE TRENCHING (19981437)
No one appeared.
STARTRACKER RECORDING STUDIO (19981411)
Brett Holihan, Startracker Recording Studio, appeared for questions.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation and assess a ten percent penalty for Grade A
Notes Academic Services, Martindale Trenching and Startracker
Recording Studio. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Hudkins and Steinman
voted aye. Motion carried.
5) APPEALS FILED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY
Pfizer, Inc. for 1996, 1997 and 1998
(19981428) (19981429) (19981430) (19981431) (19981432)
Norman Wright, attorney representing Pfizer, Inc., appeared
and indicated the prior owner was Smith, Kline Beecham and
briefly discussed the requests for relief as outlined in the
attachments to each of the appeals.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation and deny appeals for Pfizer, Inc. for 1996,
1997 and 1998. On call Tussing, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda
voted aye. Motion carried.
6) ADJOURNMENT:
By direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk