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AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners To Be
Held Tuesday, August 25, 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 meetings
held on Tuesday, August 18, 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, August 25, 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
Edith Martinez for her services with Parks and
Recreation. (19981712)
B. Adoption of the Lancaster County Commissioners' Award
of Excellence Program to recognize County employees who
demonstrate outstanding commitment in serving the
County. (19981985)
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 application for a Special Designated License from
the Wine Merchants Inc. to hold a wedding reception on
Saturday, September 5, 1998 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at
the residence of John Sampson located at 4100 Saltillo
Road. (19981853) (19981873) (19981929) (19981935)
B. An agreement with the State of Nebraska, Department of
Roads for construction work on the 14th Street
bridge over Interstate 80, at no cost to the County.
(Project IM-80-9(771)) (19981949)
C. An agreement with Region V Community Human Services
Program for emergency protective care services through
the Crisis Center, at rates specified in the agreement,
beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999.
(19981939)
D. An agreement with Sinclair Hille for architectural
services in connection with the design of a juvenile
detention facility, at rates as specified in the
agreement. (19981987)
E. A resolution determining final allocation of levy to
all political subdivisions subject to the Lancaster
County levy authority. (19981968)
F. Authorization for the installation of the following
traffic signs: (19981982)
Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on Agnew Road west of Highway 77 for
westbound traffic
Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on Agnew Road east of Highway 79 for
eastbound traffic
Installation of a "50 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on North 141st Street north of
Raymond Road for northbound traffic
G. Authorization of the installation of the following
traffic signs: (19981984)
Installation of a "Stop" sign and "Yield" sign on
Southwest 70th Street, north of West
Saltillo Road for southbound traffic
Installation of a "Yield" sign on West Bennet Road
at the intersection with Southwest 72nd
Street for westbound traffic turning south
H. Approval of a resolution amending the location of the
following traffic signs: (19981983)
Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on West Raymond Road, west of Highway 79 for
westbound traffic
Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on West Raymond Road, east of Northwest
48th Street for eastbound traffic
Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on A Street, east of the Lincoln city limits
for eastbound traffic
(Previous resolution was approved on August 4, 1998.)
4) 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, September 1,
1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City
Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the
County-City Building to set final tax request for
Lancaster County and Lancaster County Rural Library.
(19981969)
B. A contract with Dwight Johnson Appraisal for appraisal
review services, in the amount of $500, in connection
with right-of-way acquisition on North 1st
Street. (Project C55-F-404(1)) (19981970)
C. Contracts relating to road improvements with the
following:
Landowner Location Amount
Leon Wittstruck On SW 14th Street $170
(19981950) near Highway 33
Warner Hereford Near N 112th Street $25,103.88
Farms, LLC on Fletcher Avenue
(7 contracts)
(19981951 - 19981957)
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Thursday, August 27, 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. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 1,
1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council/County
Commissioners Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of
the County-City Building regarding a Corporate Manager
application for James Michael Ballard in connection
with a Class Y (Farm Winery) liquor license for James
Arthur Vineyards LLC located at 2001 West Raymond in
Lancaster County, Nebraska. (19981877)
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.
6) EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS:
7) PENDING:
A. A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR
Agricultural Residential, requested by Richard Coupe,
on property located north and west of the corner of NW
84th Street and Bluff Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska. (County Change of Zone 180)
(19981723) (19981846) (Further discussion to be held on
September 1, 1998.)
B. A County Special Permit, Coupe De Ville Heights
Community Unit Plan, requested by Brian Carstens on
behalf of Richard Coupe, consisting of 11 three-acre
lots, on property located north and west of the corner
of NW 84th Street and Bluff Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska. (County Special Permit 159)
(19981721) (19981847)
(Further discussion to be held on September 1, 1998.)
C. A County Preliminary Plat, Coupe De Ville Heights,
requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of Richard Coupe,
consisting of 11 lots, on property located north and
west of the corner of NW 84th Street and Bluff
Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Preliminary
Plan 98019) (19981722) (19981845) (Further discussion
to be held on September 1, 1998.)
D. 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.)
E. 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.)
F. 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.)
8) 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 (19981923)
Lincoln City Libraries (19981926)
Sheriff's Report of Fees (19981936)
AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization To Be
Held Tuesday, August 25, 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, August 18, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on
file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 123 additions and deductions to the tax
assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19981966) (19981967)
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
All Nations Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
Clyde Malone Community Center
Congregation of Mary Queen
Lincoln Action Program
4) DENIAL OF 1998 TAX EXEMPTION ON REAL ESTATE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Berean Fundamental Church of Lincoln Nebraska
Star City Youth Foundation
5) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners Hearing Room
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, August 25, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Commissioners Absent: Bernie Heier
Others Present: Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
Ann Taylor, County Clerk's Office
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting
held on Tuesday, August 18, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is on
file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the minutes of
August 18, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Steinman
voted aye. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, August 25, 1998
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell approval. On call Campbell, Steinman,
Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
A. The Volunteer of the Month Award was presented to Edith
Martinez for her services with Lincoln City Libraries.
(19981712)
B. Adoption of the Lancaster County Commissioners' Award of
Excellence Program to recognize County employees who
demonstrate outstanding commitment in serving the County.
(19981985)
Pat Kant, Personnel Coordinator, appeared and briefly
discussed the Commissioners Award of Excellence Program. She
explained the process sets forth a nomination procedure and
includes the following criteria:
• Safety
• Productivity
• Loss prevention
• Customer relations
• Valor
Kant discussed the selection process and award recognition.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution 98-1985.
On call Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Motion
carried.
4) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from the
Wine Merchants Inc. to hold a wedding reception on
Saturday, September 5, 1998 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the
residence of John Sampson located at 4100 Saltillo Road.
(19981853) (19981873) (19981929) (19981935)
Nathan Blank, appeared on behalf of the Wine Merchants, Inc.,
to answer questions from the Board.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
B. An agreement with the State of Nebraska, Department of
Roads for construction work on the 14th Street
bridge over Interstate 80, at no cost to the County.
(Project IM-80-9(771)) (19981949)
Larry Worrell, County Surveyor, stated the project will replace the
deck on the bridge over the interstate on 14th Street. He stated
the County project on 1st and Fletcher will be undertaken at the
same time as the redecking of the bridge. He noted the detour on
14th Street will be Superior Street to 27th Street and 27th Street
across to Arbor Road.
Hudkins asked if the proposal for realignment of Fletcher
Avenue is still being considered.
Worrell stated no.
In response to a question asked by Steinman regarding the
length of the agreement, Worrell stated it should take no
longer than one year.
Campbell asked if the State has contacted the residents along
the detour explaining when the project would begin.
Worrell stated he didn't know.
Hudkins requested the County Engineering Department contact
the State and request that the project not start until after
harvest this fall because 14th Street is a main
thoroughfare into Lincoln.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
C. An agreement with Region V Community Human Services
Program for emergency protective care services through
the Crisis Center, at rates specified in the agreement,
beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999. (19981939)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
D. An agreement with Sinclair Hille for architectural
services in connection with the design of a juvenile
detention facility, at rates as specified in the
agreement. (19981987)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
E. A resolution determining final allocation of levy to all
political subdivisions subject to the Lancaster County
levy authority. (19981968)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution 98-1968.
On call Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion
carried.
F. Authorization for the installation of the following
traffic signs: (19981982)
• Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit sign
on Agnew Road west of Highway 77 for westbound traffic
• Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit sign
on Agnew Road east of Highway 79 for eastbound traffic
• Installation of a "50 mile per hour" speed limit sign
on North 141st Street north of Raymond Road for
northbound traffic
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution 98-1982.
On call Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
G. Authorization of the installation of the following
traffic signs: (19981984)
• Installation of a "Stop" sign and "Yield" sign on
Southwest 70th Street, north of West Saltillo
Road for southbound traffic
• Installation of a "Yield" sign on West Bennet Road at
the intersection with Southwest 72nd Street
for westbound traffic turning south
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution 98-1984.
On call Svoboda, Steinman, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
H. Approval of a resolution amending the location of the
following traffic signs: (19981983)
• Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on West Raymond Road, west of Highway 79 for
westbound traffic
• Installation of a "55 mile per hour" speed limit
sign on A Street, east of the Lincoln city limits for
eastbound traffic
(Previous resolution was approved on August 4, 1998.)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution 98-1983.
On call Steinman, Hudkins, Svoboda and Campbell 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, September 1,
1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City
Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the
County-City Building to set final tax request for
Lancaster County and Lancaster County Rural Library.
(19981969)
B. A contract with Dwight Johnson Appraisal for appraisal
review services, in the amount of $500, in connection
with right-of-way acquisition on North 1st
Street. (Project C55-F-404(1)) (19981970)
C. Contracts relating to road improvements with the
following:
Landowner Location Amount
Leon Wittstruck On SW 14th Street $170
(19981950) near Highway 33
Warner Hereford Near N 112th Street $25,103.88
Farms, LLC on Fletcher Avenue
(7 contracts)
(19981951 - 19981957)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the Consent Items.
On call Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion
carried.
6) OTHER BUSINESS:
John Austin, Rural Route, Lincoln, Nebraska, appeared and
expressed his concerns regarding the Correctional facility
and the creeks within the County which need dikes constructed
and also need to be dredged. He suggested the City and
County work together regarding the issue.
Hudkins stated he has noticed the condition of some of the
creeks and agreed with Austin. He noted that he has spoken
with the Natural Resource District who informed him that the
Corps of Engineers controls the creeks.
Campbell suggested the Board speak with the County Ecological
Committee.
Mike Morosin, past president of the Malone Neighborhood
Association, appeared and stated the Natural Resource
District only budgeted $15,000 for the cleanup of Antelope
Creek. He stated it is a big problem and it is beginning to
compound itself.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded adjournment. On call Hudkins,
Svoboda, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board Of Equalization
Commissioners Hearing Room
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, August 25, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Commissioners Absent: Bernie Heier
Others Present: Norm Agena, County Assessor
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
Ann Taylor, County Clerk's Office
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting
held on Tuesday, August 18, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on
file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the minutes of
August 18, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Steinman
voted aye. Motion carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 123 additions and deductions to the tax
assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19981966) (19981967)
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Campbell,
Steinman, Hudkins, Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
All Nations Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
Clyde Malone Community Center
Congregation of Mary Queen
Lincoln Action Program
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval of motor vehicle tax
exemptions for All Nations Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, Clyde
Malone Community Center, Congregation of Mary Queen and Lincoln
Action Program. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
The Chair recessed the meeting until 2:30 p.m. when it was reconvened.
4) DENIAL OF 1998 TAX EXEMPTION ON REAL ESTATE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Berean Fundamental Church of Lincoln Nebraska
No appearance was made by Berean Fundamental Church.
Norm Agena, County Assessor, stated no building permits have
been issued as of August 25, 1998 and recommended denial.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation. On call Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman
voted aye. Motion carried.
Star City Youth Foundation
No appearance was made by Star City Youth Foundation.
Agena stated no building permits have been issued for
construction as of August 25, 1998. He explained a portion
is still being farmed and another portion is not being used
for anything. Recommendation was for denial.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to accept the Assessor's
recommendation to deny the exemption for 1998 for Star City Youth
On call Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
5) ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded adjournment. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk