Lancaster County
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
lancaster.ne.gov
1) MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on Tuesday, April 22, 1997. (A copy of these
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
2) CLAIMS:
Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, April 29,
1997, with the exception that the vote of any Commissioner
who might have a conflict of interest in the payment of any
claim shall be deemed an abstention from approval for such
claims alone.
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 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.
* Presentation of the Volunteer of the Month Award to the
Friedens Lutheran Church for volunteer services.
* A Proclamation recognizing the week of May 4 - May 10,
1997 as National Tourism Week in Lincoln, Lancaster
County, Nebraska.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Final Plat No. 97006, Prairie Lake Estates, requested
by Marvin Renner, consisting of nine residential lots,
on property located east of South 54th Street between
Firth and Gage Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
B. An addition to licensed premises in connection with a
Class E (Beer Off Sale Only) and a Class M (Bottle
Club) liquor license for Hi Mark Golf Club located at
9003 Pioneer Boulevard, Lincoln, Lancaster County,
Nebraska.
5.) NEW BUSINESS:
A. Approval of Hospital Authority bond issues for Madonna
Rehabilitation Hospital as required by federal tax law,
proceeds of which will be used to pay, redeem and
retire $1,250,000 in outstanding bonds and to provide
approximately $3,250,000 to make improvements to the
existing facilities.
B. An application for a Special Designated Permit from
Centerville Stop & Shop to hold the 2nd Annual Cajun
Crawfish Boil and Hogroast on Saturday May 3, 1997 from
1 p.m. - 1 a.m. in Martell, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
C. A claim filed against Lancaster County by Cynthia
Mahlin for unspecified damages.
D. An agreement and release of subrogation claim in the
case of Melanie Brown Siefker, Bryan Memorial Hospital
and their insurer in recognition of payment to the
County of $1,255.38.
E. An Interlocal Agreement with the Lower Platte South
Natural Resources District for improvement of West
Agnew Road and drainage channel as a flood control
measure, with sharing of construction costs specified
in the agreement.
F. An amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Lincoln, which provides for a local air pollution
control program, to make changes necessary for
compliance with the requirements of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
G. An Interlocal Agreement with Educational Service Unit
No. 18 to provide an educational program at the
Attention Center facilities from of June 16, 1997 -
August 8, 1997, at a cost not to exceed $25,257.
H. An addendum to the contract with Merit Information
Systems for CD ROM records conversion for the Register
of Deeds, providing a new time schedule and
establishing progress payments.
I. A recommendation from the Purchasing Agent to award a
contract for vending services to the Corrections
Department to Perfect Cup Vending for an 18.56 %
commission rate, with a guaranteed annual commission
amount of $18,000 payable to the County.
J. Authorization of the installation of traffic signs in
Lancaster County (Resolution No. 5496) at the following
locations:
1. A driveway warning sign on South 120th Street
about one half mile south of Highway 2 for
northbound traffic approaching the Randy Hoover
residence at 10880 South 120th Street.
2. "Narrow Bridge" signs (W5-2) on West Holdrege
Street in advance of Bridge M-129 between
Northwest 98th Street and Northwest 84th Street.
K. Change Order Number 2 from Don McKinney, Inc. on
general construction in connection with the Lancaster
County Engineering Department Waverly Station remodel
for $2,149.
L. A subordination agreement for Marcia Spurlock on a
mortgage given by Lincoln Action Program in connection
with a County program.
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
consideration of:
A. A maintenance agreement with EquiServ in the amount of
$1,967 for the period of May 31, 1997 - May 31,
1998.
B. Contracts relating to road improvements with the
following:
LANDOWNER LOCATION AMOUNT
Orville W. On Arbor Road near $3,027.50
& Grace A. Smith, North 40th Street
Trustees
Jack W. On Arbor Road near $3,821
& Sharron W. North 40th Street
Nagel
Lucile M. Bingham On Arbor Road near $2,702.50
North 40th Street
David A. On South 56th $250
& Cheri A. Thiel Street Near Rokeby
Road
Whitehead Oil On Arbor Road near $255
Company Highway 77
Douglas E. On North 14th Donation
& Cynthia G. Street and Alvo Road
Parrott
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not
hold a meeting on Thursday May 1, 1997. Instead a
meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at
12:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room, located on
the first floor of the County-City Building.
B. Continuation of public hearings will be held on
Tuesday, May 6, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners
Hearing Room on the first floor of the County-City
Building for the following:
1. County Change of Zone Number 165, 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.
2. County Change of Zone Number 139, from AG
Agricultural to AG Agricultural Residential,
requested by LeRoy Busboom, on property located at
the northeast corner of S.W. 112th and West
Pioneers Boulevard, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
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. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 15 revising the
Lincoln Land Use Plan to change an 18-acre area at the
southwest corner of 56th Street and Pine Lake Road from
Residential to Commercial (Resolution Number 5457).
B. 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.
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: An interpreter for the hearing impaired will be
available at the meeting 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.
Agenda for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of
Equalization to Be Held Tuesday, April 29, 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, April 22, 1997. (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".
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
The Association for Retarded Citizens of Nebraska
Blessed Sacrament School
Calvary United Methodist Church
Cedar's Youth Services
Christian Heritage Children's Home
Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc.
Grace Lutheran Church
St. Joseph's Church and School
Wyuka Cemetery
4) A request for a refund of real estate taxes filed by Clifton
V. Focken.
5) An appeal of real estate taxes filed by David L. Chambers.
6) An appeal of rejection of Homestead Exemption filed by Alice
J. Helget.
7) Request for tax exemption on real and personal property
filed by the Catholic Bishop of Lincoln, Inc.
8) Request for continuation of tax exemption on real estate
filed by St. Monica's Home.
9) A property valuation protest filed by Pfizer, Inc.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Darlene Tussing
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Also Present: Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
1) MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on Tuesday, April 22, 1997. (A copy of these
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and
Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS:
Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, April 29,
1997, with the exception that the vote of any Commissioner
who might have a conflict of interest in the payment of any
claim shall be deemed an abstention from approval for such
claims alone.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On
call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and
Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
3)ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
* The Volunteer of the Month Award was presented to
Friedens Lutheran Church for volunteer services at
Lancaster Manor.
* Steinman read a proclamation recognizing the week of
May 4 - May 10, 1997 as National Tourism Week in
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska into the record.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded authorization
of the proclamation. On call Steinman, Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Final Plat No. 97006, Prairie Lake Estates, requested
by Marvin Renner, consisting of nine residential lots,
on property located east of South 54th Street between
Firth and Gage Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Steinman opened the public hearing.
Steinman asked if anyone wished to appear in favor, in
opposition or in a neutral position.
Marvin Renner, applicant, appeared and thanked Mike
DeKalb, Planning, and the Planning Department staff for
their assistance.
Steinman closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval
of Final Plat No. 97006, Prairie Lake
Estates. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell,
Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion
carried.
B. An addition to licensed premises in connection with a
Class E (Beer Off Sale Only) and a Class M (Bottle
Club) liquor license for Hi Mark Golf Club located at
9003 Pioneer Boulevard, Lincoln, Lancaster County,
Nebraska.
Steinman opened the public hearing.
Steinman asked if anyone wished to appear in favor.
Dru Lammle, Hi Mark Golf Club, appeared and stated that
the request was for the addition of a porch and outside
deck to the licensed premises.
Steve Mann, 1411 "D" Street, appeared in support and
stated that minors should be prohibited.
Steinman asked if anyone wished to appear in opposition
or in a neutral position.
No one appeared.
Steinman recessed the public hearing for one week.
5.)NEW BUSINESS:
A. Hearing and approval of Hospital Authority bond issues
for Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital as required by
federal tax law, proceeds of which will be used to pay,
redeem and retire $1,250,000 in outstanding bonds and
to provide approximately $3,250,000 to make
improvements to the existing facilities.
Allan Graves, representing the Cline Williams law firm,
bond counsel for Hospital Authority No. 1 of Lancaster
County, appeared and reported that the Hospital
Authority had approved the issuance of two separate
series of bonds for the purpose of refunding
outstanding bonds and renovations at Madonna.
W. Don Nelson, representing Smith Hayes Financial
Services Corporation, underwriter of the bond issuance,
provided a briefing on the bond rate maturity schedule
(Exhibit A).
Victor Witkowicz, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital,
stated that renovations would include remodeling
patient rooms in two separate buildings, renovating the
kitchen and cafeteria areas, and adding oxygen, air and
suction to the patient rooms. Campbell inquired
whether the bond rate was a favorable rating for a
hospital program.
Nelson stated that financial structure of the bond
issuance was unrated and unenhanced. He stated that a
rating, with comparable interest rates, would be A
plus.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval
of the Hospital Authority bond issues as
presented to the Board. On call Campbell,
Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted
aye. Motion carried.
B. An application for a Special Designated Permit from
Centerville Stop & Shop to hold the 2nd Annual Cajun
Crawfish Boil and Hogroast on Saturday May 3, 1997 from
1 p.m. - 1 a.m. in Martell, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval.
On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing
and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
C. A claim filed against Lancaster County by Cynthia
Mahlin for unspecified damages.
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, appeared and
recommended denial, based on lack of supporting facts.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded to accept
the County Attorney's recommendation and deny
the claim. On call Steinman, Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye.
Motion carried.
D. An agreement and release of subrogation claim in the
case of Melanie Brown Siefker, Bryan Memorial Hospital
and their insurer in recognition of payment to the
County of $1,255.38.
Staab appeared and stated that the County was being
reimbursed for a portion of the General Assistance
funds paid to Siefker for medical bills on a workers
compensation claim she filed against her employer,
Bryan Memorial Hospital.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to accept
the agreement and release of subrogation
claim, based on the County Attorney's
explanation. On call Svoboda, Tussing,
Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
E. An Interlocal Agreement with the Lower Platte South
Natural Resources District for improvement of West
Agnew Road and drainage channel as a flood control
measure, with sharing of construction costs specified
in the agreement.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.
On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman
and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
F. An amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Lincoln, which provides for a local air pollution
control program, to make changes necessary for
compliance with the requirements of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval.
On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda
and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
G. An Interlocal Agreement with Educational Service Unit
No. 18 to provide an educational program at the
Attention Center facilities from of June 16, 1997 -
August 8, 1997, at a cost not to exceed $25,257.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval.
On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing
and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
H. An addendum to the contract with Merit Information
Systems for CD ROM records conversion for the Register
of Deeds, providing a new time schedule and
establishing progress payments.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval.
Kathy Smith, Purchasing, appeared and stated that the
new time schedule was in response to problems
encountered in converting old and inconsistent records.
ON CALL: Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
I. A recommendation from the Purchasing Agent to award a
contract for vending services to the Corrections
Department to Perfect Cup Vending for an 18.56 %
commission rate, with a guaranteed annual commission
amount of $18,000 payable to the County.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.
On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins
and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
J. Authorization of the installation of traffic signs in
Lancaster County (Resolution No. 5496) at the following
locations:
1. A driveway warning sign on South 120th Street
about one half mile south of Highway 2 for
northbound traffic approaching the Randy Hoover
residence at 10880 South 120th Street.
2. "Narrow Bridge" signs (W5-2) on West Holdrege
Street in advance of Bridge M-129 between
Northwest 98th Street and Northwest 84th Street.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval.
On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman
and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
K. Change Order Number 2 from Don McKinney, Inc. on
general construction in connection with the Lancaster
County Engineering Department Waverly Station remodel
for $2,149.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval.
On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda
and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
L. A subordination agreement for Marcia Spurlock on a
mortgage given by Lincoln Action Program in connection
with a County program.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval.
On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing
and Campbell 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
consideration of:
A. A maintenance agreement with EquiServ in the amount of
$1,967 for the period of May 31, 1997 - May 31, 1998.
B. Contracts relating to road improvements with the
following:
LANDOWNER LOCATION AMOUNT
Orville W. On Arbor Road near $3,027.50
& Grace A. Smith, North 40th Street
Trustees
Jack W. On Arbor Road near $3,821
& Sharron W. North 40th Street
Nagel
Lucile M. Bingham On Arbor Road near $2,702.50
North 40th Street
David A. On South 56th $250
& Cheri A. Thiel Street Near Rokeby
Road
Whitehead Oil On Arbor Road near $255
Company Highway 77
Douglas E. On North 14th Donation
& Cynthia G. Street and Alvo Road
Parrott
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval
of the Consent Items. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted
aye. Motion carried.
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not
hold a meeting on Thursday May 1, 1997. Instead a
meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at
12:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room, located on
the first floor of the County-City Building.
B. Continuation of public hearings will be held on
Tuesday, May 6, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners
Hearing Room on the first floor of the County-City
Building for the following:
1. County Change of Zone Number 165, 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.
2. County Change of Zone Number 139, from AG
Agricultural to AG Agricultural Residential,
requested by LeRoy Busboom, on property located at
the northeast corner of S.W. 112th and West
Pioneers Boulevard, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
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. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 15 revising the
Lincoln Land Use Plan to change an 18-acre area at the
southwest corner of 56th Street and Pine Lake Road from
Residential to Commercial (Resolution Number 5457).
B. 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.
10) ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to adjourn the
meeting. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell,
Hudkins 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, April 29, 1997
1:30 P.M.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Darlene Tussing
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Also Present: Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
1) MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting
held on Tuesday, April 22, 1997. (A copy of these minutes
is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Campbell, 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".
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On
call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and
Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
The Association for Retarded Citizens of Nebraska
Blessed Sacrament School
Calvary United Methodist Church
Cedar's Youth Services
Christian Heritage Children's Home
Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc.
Grace Lutheran Church
St. Joseph's Church and School
Wyuka Cemetery
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded to accept the
County Assessor's recommendation to deny the motor
vehicle tax exemption for Blessed Sacrament
School, as it was not timely filed. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded to approve the
motor vehicle tax exemptions for The Association
for Retarded Citizens of Nebraska, Calvary United
Methodist Church, Christian Heritage Children's
Home, Grace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph's Church
and School and Wyuka Cemetery and to approve the
motor vehicle tax exemptions for Cedar's Youth
Services, Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc.
and Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast
Nebraska, Inc. subject to the vehicles being
titled and registered to the applicants. On call
Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda
voted aye. Motion carried.
4) A request for a refund of real estate taxes filed by
Clifton V. Focken.
Norm Agena, County Assessor, recommended denial of the
refund request.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept the
County Assessor's recommendation to deny the
refund request. On call Svoboda, Tussing,
Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion
carried.
Steinman recessed the Board of Equalization.
Steinman resumed the Board of Equalization meeting.
5) An appeal of real estate taxes filed by David L. Chambers.
Item was delayed until May 13, 1997, at the request of the
County Assessor.
6) An appeal of rejection of Homestead Exemption filed by Alice
J. Helget.
Norm Agena, County Assessor, recommended denial based on
statements from Helget's physicians indicating that the
disability qualifications for Homestead Exemption were not
met.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to accept the
County Assessor's recommendation and deny the
appeal. On call Campbell, Tussing, Hudkins,
Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
7) Request for tax exemption on real and personal property
filed by the Catholic Bishop of Lincoln, Inc.
Agena recommended approval of the request.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to accept the
County Assessor's recommendation and approve the
request for tax exemption. On call Campbell,
Tussing, Hudkins, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
8) Request for removal of tax exemption on real estate filed by
St. Monica's Home.
Agena recommended denial of the tax exemption, with
placement back on the tax rolls, due to the sale of the
property on March 28, 1997.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded to accept the
County Assessor's recommendation and remove the
tax exemption on the property. On call Tussing,
Hudkins, Campbell, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
9) A property valuation protest filed by Pfizer, Inc.
Item was delayed until May 13th, at the request of the
County Attorney.
Discussion followed regarding directing a formal request for
an opinion on the Pfizer, Inc. case to the County Attorney.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to request the
County Clerk's office to request of the County
Attorney an opinion with regard to the Pfizer,
Inc. case and pertinent information with regards
to the case. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda,
Tussing and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
Alice Helget, applicant, appeared to appeal the rejection of
her application for Homestead Exemption based on disability
and provided a brief explanation of her medical condition
and its limitations.
In response to a question from Steinman, Agena stated that a
physician must confirm that the applicant suffers from and
neuromuscular or neurological disease that is of a
progressive nature and that regular use of crutches, braces,
a cane, artificial limbs or a wheelchair is required for
mobility to qualify for Homestead Exemption based on
disability.
Campbell suggested that Helget contact her State Senator to
discuss the need for a broadening of the definition of
disability in the State Statutes.
The meeting was adjourned at the direction of the Chair.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk