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AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners to Be
Held Tuesday, July 7, 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 30, 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, July 7,
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) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An agreement with the American Red Cross for training materials and
equipment used in certifying Corrections Department staff in cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation and first aid, at rates as specified in the
agreement. (19981524)
B. An agreement with Continuum Personnel for temporary health care
professionals and paraprofessional staff for Lancaster Manor on
an "as needed" basis, at rates specified in the attached schedule.
(19981543)
C. A real estate purchase agreement with the Priestly Fraternity of
Saint Peter to purchase St. Francis Chapel from the County, for
$220,000. (19981559)
D. Authorization of the installation and removal of the following
traffic signs: (19981537)
Signage Location
Installation of a "No Outlet" On West Stirrup Drive east of
sign Equestrian Drive for eastbound
traffic in Equestrian Estates
Installation of "45 Mile Per On Pawnee Lake Recreation Road;
Hour" speed advisory plates the first curve west of Adams
on existing curve signs Street for south and westbound
traffic
Installation of "Stop" signs On Quarry Ledge Road at South 54th
Street for eastbound traffic and on
South 46th Street for westbound
traffic
Installation of street signs At the intersections of Quarry Ledge
Road and South 54th Street
and Quarry Ledge Road and South
46th Street
Removal of hazard signs from At various locations in
one or both sides of culverts the County
E. A resolution requesting the Board of Classifications and Standards
to grant a relaxation of the design standards, reducing the vertical
curve design criteria from 50 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour
in connection with a project on West Fletcher Avenue between North-
west 126th Street and Northwest 112th Street. (19981541)
F. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County Engineer to
reject bids for rock for Fiscal Year 1999 due to lack of competitive
bids. (The bid for gravel was awarded on June 30, 1998.) (19981518)
(19981509)
G. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the Corrections
Department by Vinson H Champ for lost property, in the amount of
$12.50. (19981533)
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. A user's agreement with Connie Sundling for remote access to
Lancaster County records. (19981544)
B. A maintenance agreement with D & E Technical Service, Inc. for
equipment located at Lancaster Manor. (19981545)
C. A contract relating to road improvement with Jerry L and Connie R
Wiebusch on North 134th Street near the Ash Hollow
channel, for $4,200. (19981538)
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on
Thursday, July 9, 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
*A Common Budget Meeting for the following joint budgets will be
held on Thursday, July 9, 1998 beginning at 12:15 p.m. in the
conference room located immediately west of the County Commissioners
/City Council Chambers, Room 113:
Aging..........................................12:15 p.m.
Juvenile Diversion.............................12:30 p.m.
Diversion Services.............................12:45 p.m.
Special Needs...................................1:00 p.m.
Information Services............................1:15 p.m.
Emergency Services..............................1:30 p.m.
Corrections.....................................1:45 p.m.
Public Building Commission......................2:00 p.m.
Health..........................................2:15 p.m.
BREAK...........................................2:45 p.m.
Women's Commission..............................3:00 p.m.
Personnel (excludes Risk Management)............3:15 p.m.
Planning........................................3:30 p.m.
Commons votes on forwarding Joint Budget
Committee recommendations......................4:00 p.m.
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 broad-
cast live at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays will be re-broadcast at 6:30 p.m.
on Cablevision Channel 5.
7) EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS:
8) 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.)
9) 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:
Sheriff's Report of Fees (19981532)
County Engineer (19981539) (19981540)
AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Equalization to Be
Held Tuesday, July 7, 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 30, 1998. (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". (19981535) (19981546)
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
CenterPointe
Christ's Place
Glad Tidings Assembly of God
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, July 7, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
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 30, 1998. (A copy of
the minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the minutes of
June 30, 1998. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing
voted aye. Campbell abstained. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, July 7, 1998.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
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) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An agreement with the American Red Cross for training materials and
equipment used in certifying Corrections Department staff in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, at rates as specified
in the agreement. (19981542)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
B. An agreement with Continuum Personnel for temporary health care
professionals and paraprofessional staff for Lancaster Manor on an "as
needed" basis, at rates specified in the attached schedule. (19981543)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
C. A real estate purchase agreement with the Priestly Fraternity of Saint
Peter to purchase St. Francis Chapel from the County, for $220,000.
(19981559)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval.
Campbell stated since 1987 it has been the Board's primary objective, and
the community's, to preserve the chapel and expressed her hope that the
new owners care for the chapel in the same manner.
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, appeared and explained that there
had been one change in the agreement regarding the closing date. The
original closing date was to be July 10, 1998, however, due to time
constraints it will be changed to July 17, 1998.
ROLL CALL: Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted
aye. Motion carried.
D. Authorization of the installation and removal of the following traffic
signs: (19981537)
Signage Location
Installation of a "No Outlet" On West Stirrup Drive east of
sign Equestrian Drive for eastbound
traffic in Equestrian Estates
Installation of "45 Mile Per On Pawnee Lake Recreation Road; the
Hour" speed advisory plates first curve west of Adams Street for
on existing curve signs south and westbound traffic
Installation of "Stop" signs On Quarry Ledge Road at South 54th
Street for eastbound traffic and on
South 46th Street for westbound
traffic
Installation of street signs At the intersections of Quarry Ledge
Road and South 54th Street and
Quarry Ledge Road and South 46th St
Removal of hazard signs from At various locations in the County
one or both sides of culverts
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Campbell,
Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
E. A resolution requesting the Board of Classifications and Standards to
grant a relaxation of the design standards, reducing the vertical
curve design criteria from 50 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour in
connection with a project on West Fletcher Avenue between Northwest
126th Street and Northwest 112th Street.
(19981541)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval.
Hudkins stated there had been several requests from landowners to
minimize the number of trees to be removed and said he feels the
resolution is a good compromise.
ROLL CALL: On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and
Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
F. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County Engineer to
reject bids for rock for Fiscal Year 1999 due to lack of competitive
bids. (The bid for gravel was awarded on June 30, 1998.) (19981518)
(19981509)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval.
Campbell asked if the rock would be rebid.
Larry Worrell, County Surveyor, stated yes and explained the bids were
rejected due to an insufficient amount of notices sent out.
ROLL CALL: On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
G. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the Corrections
Department by Vinson H Champ for lost property, in the amount of
$12.50. (19981533)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept the
Director's recommendation and deny. On call Svoboda, Tussing,
Campbell, 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. A user's agreement with Connie Sundling for remote access to
Lancaster County records. (19981544)
B. A maintenance agreement with D & E Technical Service, Inc. for
equipment located at Lancaster Manor. (19981545)
C. A contract relating to road improvement with Jerry L and Connie R
Wiebusch on North 134th Street near the Ash Hollow
channel, for $4,200. (19981538)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval of the Consent
Items. On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda
voted aye. Motion carried.
6) OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Mike Morosin, past president of the Malone Neighborhood Association,
asked for clarification regarding New Business Item 4A. He asked if
County employees would be paying for some of the materials.
Steinman stated the County would pay for the cost of materials.
Morosin suggested that County employees pay for some of the cost
even though they are required to take the course.
B. John Austin, Rural Route 1, appeared to discuss the following:
* His replacement of Commissioner Tussing on the County Board.
* Treatment while incarcerated
* Accusation by Animal Control regarding ownership of cat (Exhibit A)
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded adjournment. On call
Campbell, 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, July 7, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
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 30, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on
file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval of the minutes of
June 30, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and
Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 8 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per
Exhibit "A". (19981535) (19981546)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call
Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye.
Motion carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
CenterPointe
Christ's Place
Glad Tidings Assembly of God
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval of motor vehicle
tax exemptions for CenterPointe, Christ's Place and Glad Tidings
Assembly of God. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
4) ADJOURNMENT:
By direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk