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Agenda for the regular Board of Commissioners meeting to be held in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, First Floor, County-City Building.
Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m.

 1) MINUTES:  Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
              meeting held on Tuesday, June 3, 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, June
              10, 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 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.

     *  Commendation of Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy for
        Assistance to Lancaster County - Dennis Keefe, Public Defender

     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:

     Vacation of the plat of Saltillo, located on the north side of
     Saltillo Road and east of 27th Street in Lancaster County,
     Nebraska (Miscellaneous Number 97002, Resolution No. 5512)

 5) OLD BUSINESS:

     A.  Vacation of South 82nd Street, Pella Road, Princeton Road and
         Olive Creek Road in connection with the Burlington Northern
         and Santa Fe Railway Company Project near Firth in Lancaster
         County, Nebraska.

     B.  Approval of the temporary closing and/or improvements to four
         county roads affected by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe
         Railway Company Expansion Project (Resolution No. 5513).


 6) NEW BUSINESS:

     A.  Application for a Special Events Permit from
         Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity to hold a "Ride
         to Roca" fundraiser bicycle ride on Saturday, July 12, 1997
         at 8 a.m. to noon.

     B.  Application for a Special Events Permit from the City of
         Hickman Chamber of Commerce to hold bicycle rides, in
         connection with the Hickman Hay Days, on Saturday, June 21,
         1997 beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m.

     C.  Application for renewal of an amusement license for the
         Kramer Rodeo Club to operate a Little Britches Rodeo at the
         Randy Adams Memorial Park located in Kramer, Nebraska.

     D.  Appointments to the Government Access and Information
         Committee (Resolution No. 5511):

         NAME                                   EXPIRATION OF TERM

         John Davis                             January 1, 1998
         Jim Langtry                            January 1, 1999
         Kent Morgan                            January 1, 1999
         Robin Hendricksen                      January 1, 1999
         Jeff Fortenberry                       Until the City Council
                                                appoints his successor

     E.  Emergency appropriations from the Miscellaneous General Funds
         to the following agencies (Resolution No. 5509):

         AGENCY                                 AMOUNT 

         Election Commissioner                  $15,000
         County Treasurer                       $76,469
         Clerk of the District Court            $12,000
         District Court                         $25,000
         County Attorney                        $12,000
         Human Services                         $ 4,253


     F.  Transfer of unclaimed witness fees of $866.60, to the School
         Fund (Resolution Number 5510).

     G.  A recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
         Engineer to award a bid to White Glove Janitorial, to provide
         cleaning services at Westgate office and shop office, in the
         amount of $8,900 per year.

     H.  A service agreement between Lancaster County and Industrial
         Services, Inc. for the removal of dead animals from County
         roads, in the amount of $11,880, commencing June 15, 1997 and
         ending June 30, 1998 (Spec #97-055).

     I.  A stipulation agreeing to continued use of cash collateral
         in Weaver's Potato Chip Co., Inc. bankruptcy to August 31,
         1997.

     J.  Adopting policies and procedures for property valuation
         protests before the Lancaster County Board of Equalization
         (Resolution No. 5514).

 7) 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.  Monthly report from the County Clerk.

     B.  Annual evaluation of Lancaster County Noxious Weed Control
         program by State Department of Agriculture.

     C.  Maintenance agreements for the following:

         AGENCY                    VENDOR                AMOUNT

         District Court            JJE, Inc.             $1,900
         County Treasurer          JJE, Inc.             $  445


     D.  An agreement between the Lancaster County Engineer and Aliant
         Communications of Lincoln for construction work on Pleasant
         Hill Road, in the amount of $7,239, Project No. C55-0-405(1).

     E.  A change order/supplemental agreement with Pavers, LLC for
         various resurfacing projects for the County Engineer, in the
         amount of $1,987.20.

     F.  Contracts between the Lancaster County Engineering Department
         and the following:

         LANDOWNER                 LOCATION              AMOUNT

         Barry A Shull and         On West Davey Road    $ 235
         Lorraine C Fortin         near NW 33rd Street

         Robert A and Patti J      On SW 29th Street
         Jones                     near W Pella Road

         David L and Eileen E      On West Denton Road   $2470.13
         Brhel (2 contracts)       near SW 140th Street

 8) EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor Negotiations, Ron Todd, Director of
                         Personnel

 9) ANNOUNCEMENTS:

     A.  The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
         meeting on Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in the Fourth
         Floor Conference of the County-City Building.

     B.  The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold
         Department Budget Hearings on the following dates and times
         in the Register of Deeds Conference Room, County-City
         Building, 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska:

         Tuesday, June 10, 1997

         Juvenile Court....................................  8:00 a.m.
         Library...........................................  8:30 a.m.
         Agricultural Society..............................  9:00 a.m.
         Visitors Promotion................................ 10:00 a.m.
         Register of Deeds................................. 10:30 a.m.
         Relief/Medical.................................... 11:00 a.m.
         District Court and Clerk of the District Court.... 11:30 a.m.


         Tuesday, June 17, 1997

         Finalization of the review of agency budgets and second
         interviews if needed at 9:30 a.m.

         Other budget meetings are scheduled to be held in the Fourth
         Floor Conference Room of the County-City Building as follows:

         Thursday, June 19, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session
         Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session
         Thursday, July 10, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session*
         Thursday, July 17, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. - Working Session

         *Common Budget Meeting for joint budgets - Tentative date
         of July 10, 1997; location and time to be announced.

         Tuesday, July 15, 1997 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Board Proposed
         Budget Working Session; County-City Building, Register of
         Deeds Conference Room.

         A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at
         7 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room on the first floor
         of the County-City Building.

         Adoption of the County Budget will be on Tuesday, August 26,
         1997.

     C.  Changes in real property valuation have been certified for
         1997.  Protests may be filed through midnight June 30, 1997.
         Hearings with referees will be scheduled from June 18
         through July 15 at Trabert Hall, 2202 South 11th Street.  The
         Board of Equalization has set final hearings for:

         1 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17
         9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 18
         9 a.m. - Noon Tuesday, July 22
         9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23
         1 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24
         If needed, July 25

     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.

 9) EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS:


10) 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.

     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.

     C.  County Change of Zone Number 139, from AG Agriculture to AGR
         Agricultural Residential, requested by LeRoy F. Busboom, on
         property located at the northeast corner of Southwest 112th
         Street and West Pioneers Boulevard in Lancaster County,
         Nebraska.  (This item is scheduled for further discussion on
         Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m.)

     D.  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.  (This item is scheduled for further discussion on
         Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at 1:30 p.m.)

11) 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 are available at meetings of the County Board upon
request.  Pease 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
Lancaster County Board Of Equalization
Tuesday, June 10, 1997 At 1:30 p.m.
County Commissioners Hearing Room,
First Floor, County-City Building
 1) MINUTES:  Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization
               meeting held on Tuesday, June 3, 1997.
               (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of
               the Lancaster County Clerk.)

 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:

     Approval of 15 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
     rolls per Exhibit "A".

 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:

     Berean Fundamental Church of Lincoln NE
     First Evangelical Covenant Church


 4)  Appeal filed by Jodine Bordovsky on a homestead exemption.

 5)  Appeal filed by Anacomp, Inc. on a penalty imposed on personal
     property for 1996.
                                 Minutes
                 Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
                        Commissioners Hearing Room
                    First Floor, County-City Building
                          Tuesday, June 10, 1997
                                1:30 p.m.

Commissioners Present:  Linda Steinman, Chair
                        Kathy Campbell
                        Larry Hudkins
                        Steve Svoboda

 Commissioners Absent:  Darlene Tussing

       Others Present:  Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
                        Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
                        Diane Staab, Deputy County Clerk

 1) MINUTES:   Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
               meeting held on Tuesday, June 3, 1997.
               (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of
               the Lancaster County Clerk.)

      MOTION:  Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.  On call
               Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye.
               Motion carried.


 2) CLAIMS:    Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, June
               10, 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:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.  On call
               Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda 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.

     A.  Presentation of County Longevity Awards.

         County Longevity Awards were presented to the following
         individuals for their service with the County:  Betty
         Zieman, Wilbur Auman, Larry Likens, Francis Rico, Roger Dahl,
         Marvin Doctor, Harold Baker, Betty Fanders, Steve Gates,
         David Jakoubek, George Lahners, Laura Weber, Susan Bell,
         JoAnn Bernhardt, Rhonda Esquival, Mary Geisler, Randall
         Gilbert, Marylide Kornfeld, Michael Lee, William Nissen,
         Vince Ponce, Vonda Small, Steven Sloggett, James Smice,
         Monica Socha, Linda Spilker, Bonnie DeWitt-True, Edward
         Wegley, Terry Wagner, Rodney Bara, Kenneth Arp, Verina Carr,
         Virgil Dearmont, Dennis Dobberstine, Karen Evasco, Paula
         Foltz, Phyllis Haley, Jeanette Heikes, Scott Helvie, Sharon
         Huff, Fred Little, Janet Martin, Dennis McDonald, William
         Nelson, Julia Nyhoff, Michael Perry, Roger Runyon, Steve
         Selacek, Charlene Shickel, Richard Thomas and Tim Vorm.  The
         Chair also acknowledged that Nancy Field's name was
         inadvertently left off of the list last year, however, she
         did receive her award.



     B.  Commendation of Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy for
         Assistance to Lancaster County - Dennis Keefe, Public
         Defender.

         Dennis Keefe, Public Defender, appeared and said he
         appreciated the Board writing a letter commending the
         Commission on Public Advocacy for the work they have done and
         for supporting their grant application to the Crime
         Commission.  He noted the money that the Legislature has
         provided has saved Lancaster County, in one case alone,
         approximately $90,000 and the Crime Commission has provided
         grant attorneys which have also saved the County almost
         $20,000 in certain drug and violent crime cases.

         The Chair read the letter into the record.


 4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:

     A.  Proposed issuance of Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 (Lincoln
         Lancaster Drug Projects) by the Hospital Authority Number 1
         of Lancaster County, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000,
         for the purchase of an existing building and rehabilitation.

         Steinman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished
         to testify in favor of the bonds.

         Lauren Wismer, bond counsel, appeared and indicated Valdene
         Nelson and Topher Hansen from Lincoln Lancaster Drug
         Projects, and Jim Fox of Ameritas were available if the Board
         had any questions.

         Valdene Nelson appeared and said they prioritize their
         services and expertise for the individuals in the community
         who need their help.  She added they have identified a way in
         which they can expand services to individuals who have
         problems with substance abuse and mental illness.  The bond
         financing, she stated, is a way for them to occupy a second
         facility which will give them more space to provide
         additional services to the community.

         Steve Mann, 1411 D Street, appeared in favor of the bonds.

         Steinman asked if anyone wished to oppose or appear in a
         neutral position.

         No one appeared and the public hearing was closed.

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval.  On
                  call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell and Hudkins voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.


     B.  Vacation of the plat of Saltillo, located on the north side
         of Saltillo Road and east of 27th Street in Lancaster County,
         Nebraska (Miscellaneous Number 97002, Resolution No. 5512).

         Steinman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished
         to testify in favor, opposition or in a neutral position.

         No one appeared to testify in favor or opposition of the
         vacation.

         Mike DeKalb, Planning Department, appeared in a neutral
         position and explained Ken Sherwood of the County Engineer's
         Department has been working on the County's behalf
         identifying vacant roads and lots which may be surplus
         property.  He stated Sherwood suggested that the streets of
         the town of Saltillo, which is a part of Wilderness Park,
         could be vacated.  DeKalb said when the street vacation came
         through, Planning made the suggestion that the "paper plat"
         be vacated so there would be no remanent lots which would
         front on or have access to a street.

         Steinman closed the public hearing.

         MOTION:  Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of
                  Resolution 5512.  On call Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins
                  and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.



 5) OLD BUSINESS:

     A.  Vacation of South 82nd Street, Pella Road, Princeton Road and
         Olive Creek Road in connection with the Burlington Northern
         and Santa Fe Railway Company Project near Firth in Lancaster
         County, Nebraska.

         Trev Peterson, representative for Burlington Northern Santa
         Fe, appeared to answer any questions.

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to deny the
                  vacation.  On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and
                  Svoboda voted aye.  Motion carried.

     B.  Approval of the temporary closing and/or improvements to four
         county roads affected by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe
         Railway Company Expansion Project (Resolution No. 5513).

         MOTION:  Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded Resolution 5513.

         Rex Kuhn of Firth, Nebraska appeared and asked which of the
         three roads was the least travelled.

         Don Thomas, County Engineer, said Pella Road was the least
         travelled.

         Kuhn also expressed his concern regarding the need of an
         overpass on 82nd Street and suggested that a flashing
         warning light be located on the south side of the hill on
         82nd Street to make people aware that there is a train
         blocking the street.

         ROLL CALL:  Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted
                     aye.  Motion carried.



 6) NEW BUSINESS:

     A.  Application for a Special Events Permit from
         Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity to hold a "Ride
         to Roca" fundraiser bicycle ride on Saturday, July 12, 1997
         at 8 a.m. to noon.

         Sandy Wolfe and Rick Leonard, Lincoln/Lancaster County
         Habitat for Humanity, appeared and agreed to the alternate
         route which uses Wittstruck Road instead of Saltillo Road and
         to post individuals at the Highway 77 crossing.

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the
                  Special Events Permit with the substitution of the
                  alternate route using Wittstruck Road instead of
                  Saltillo Road and to work with the County Engineer
                  and the Sheriff on the final details as outlined in
                  the recommendations.  On call Hudkins, Steinman,
                  Svoboda and Campbell voted aye.  Motion carried.


    B.  Application for a Special Events Permit from the City of
        Hickman Chamber of Commerce to hold bicycle rides, in
        connection with the Hickman Hay Days, on Saturday, June 21,
        1997 beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m.

        MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.  On
                 call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell and Hudkins voted
                 aye.  Motion carried.


     C.  Application for renewal of an amusement license for the
         Kramer Rodeo Club to operate a Little Britches Rodeo at the
         Randy Adams Memorial Park located in Kramer, Nebraska.

         Campbell asked the Clerk if any complaints or comments had
         been filed with their office.

         The Clerk responded that no complaints or comments had been
         filed.

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.  On
                  call Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.


     D.  Appointments to the Government Access and Information
         Committee (Resolution No. 5511):

         NAME                                   EXPIRATION OF TERM

         John Davis                             January 1, 1998
         Jim Langtry                            January 1, 1999
         Kent Morgan                            January 1, 1999
         Robin Hendricksen                      January 1, 1999
         Jeff Fortenberry                       Until the City Council
                                                  appoints his successor

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.  On
                  call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.



     E.  Emergency appropriations from the Miscellaneous General Funds
         to the following agencies (Resolution No. 5509):

         AGENCY                                 AMOUNT

         Election Commissioner                  $15,000
         County Treasurer                       $76,469
         Clerk of the District Court            $12,000
         District Court                         $25,000
         County Attorney                        $12,000
         Human Services                         $ 4,253

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.  On
                  call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.


     F.  Transfer of unclaimed witness fees of $866.60, to the School
         Fund (Resolution Number 5510).

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.  On
                  call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Campbell voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.


     G.  A recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
         Engineer to award a bid to White Glove Janitorial, to provide
         cleaning services at the Westgate office and shop office, in
         the amount of $8,900 per year.

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval.  On
                  call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell and Hudkins voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.


     H.  A service agreement between Lancaster County and Industrial
         Services, Inc. for the removal of dead animals from County
         roads, in the amount of $11,880, commencing June 15, 1997 and
         ending June 30, 1998 (Spec #97-055).

         The Chair called for a vote.

         Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.  Carried.


     I.  A stipulation agreeing to continued use of cash collateral
         in Weaver's Potato Chip Co., Inc. bankruptcy to August 31,
         1997.

         Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, appeared and explained
         the stipulation extends the agreement between the creditors
         and Weaver's to allow them to use proceeds from their sales
         to pay employees and pay other bills.

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.  On
                  call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.



     J.  Adopting policies and procedures for property valuation
         protests before the Lancaster County Board of Equalization
         (Resolution No. 5514).

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval.  On
                  call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted
                  aye.  Motion carried.


 7) 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.  Monthly report from the County Clerk.

     B.  Annual evaluation of Lancaster County Noxious Weed Control
         program by State Department of Agriculture.

     C.  Maintenance agreements for the following:

         AGENCY                    VENDOR                AMOUNT

         District Court            JJE, Inc.             $1,900
         County Treasurer          JJE, Inc.             $  445

     D.  An agreement between the Lancaster County Engineer and Aliant
         Communications of Lincoln for construction work on Pleasant
         Hill Road, in the amount of $7,239, Project No. C55-0-405(1).

     E.  A change order/supplemental agreement with Pavers, LLC for
         various resurfacing projects for the County Engineer, in the
         amount of $1,987.20.

     F.  Contracts between the Lancaster County Engineering Department
         and the following:

         LANDOWNER                 LOCATION              AMOUNT

         Barry A Shull and         On West Davey Road    $ 235
         Lorraine C Fortin         near NW 33rd Street

         Robert A and Patti J      On SW 29th Street
         Jones                     near W Pella Road

         David L and Eileen E      On West Denton Road   $2470.13
         Brhel (2 contracts)       near SW 140th Street

         MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the
                  Consent Items.  On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda
                  and Campbell voted aye.  Motion carried.


 8) EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor Negotiations, Ron Todd, Director of
                         Personnel

     MOTION:  At 2:20 p.m. Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to
              enter into Executive Session for the purpose of
              discussing labor negotiations.  On call Svoboda,
              Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.  Motion
              carried.

     MOTION:  At 2:30 p.m. Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded to exit
              Executive Session.  On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman
              and Svoboda voted aye.  Motion carried.



 ADJOURNMENT:

 MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to adjourn.  On call
           Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Campbell voted aye.  Motion
           carried.

______________________
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk


                                Minutes
                  Lancaster County Board Of Equalization
                        Commissioners Hearing Room
                    First Floor, County-City Building
                          Tuesday, June 10, 1997
                              1:30 p.m.

Commissioners Present:  Linda Steinman, Chair
                        Kathy Campbell
                        Larry Hudkins
                        Steve Svoboda

 Commissioners Absent:  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 Equalization
               meeting held on Tuesday, June 3, 1997.
               (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of
               the Lancaster County Clerk.)

     MOTION:   Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.  On call
               Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye.
               Motion carried.


 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:

     Approval of 15 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
     rolls per Exhibit "A".

     MOTION:  Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.  On call
              Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Campbell voted aye.
              Motion carried.


 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:

     Berean Fundamental Church of Lincoln NE
     First Evangelical Covenant Church

     MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval of a motor
              vehicle tax exemption for First Evangelical Covenant
              Church and for Berean Fundamental Church of Lincoln,
              Nebraska subject to the trailer being registered to the
              applicant.  On call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell and
              Hudkins voted aye.  Motion carried.


Steinman recessed the Board of Equalization to be reconvened at 2:30 p.m.

Steinman reconvened the Board of Equalization.


 4)  Appeal filed by Jodine Bordovsky on a homestead exemption.

     Norm Agena, County Assessor, recommended the exemption be denied.

     Campbell requested the Clerk's office to send a letter to Mrs.
     Bordovsky indicating to her that because of State Statutes, the
     Board cannot approve the appeal.  The doctor must check the two
     boxes in order for the Board to grant the exemption.  She also
     asked that it be noted in the letter that the Board has forwarded
     her letter to a State Senator because the law needs to be looked
     at and suggested that she (Mrs. Bordovsky) contact her State
     Senator.

     The Board voiced no objections.

     MOTION:  Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded to accept the
              Assessor's recommendation and deny the appeal filed by
              Jodine Bordovsky on a homestead exemption.  On call
              Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye.
              Motion carried.


 5)  Appeal filed by Anacomp, Inc. on a penalty imposed on personal
     property for 1996.

     Agena explained he had talked with Mike Thew, Chief Deputy County
     Attorney for the Civil Division, regarding the appeal.  He said
     Thew had suggested the penalty be reduced from the 50 percent to
     ten percent.

     The recommendation from the Assessor was to reduce the 50 percent
     penalty to ten percent.

     MOTION:  Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept the
              Assessor's amended recommendation for a ten percent
              penalty.  On call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell and
              Hudkins voted aye.  Motion carried.


ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to adjourn.  On call
         Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.  Motion
         carried.

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Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk

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