Lancaster County
Board of Commissioners
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1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 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
24, 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.
A. Presentation of the Volunteer of the Month Award to Lu Anne
Anderson for her services with Parks and Recreation.
B. A resolution declaring July 7 through July 18, 1997 as
Campaign Against Hunger in Lancaster County, Nebraska
(Resolution 5520).
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: Members of the public
who wish to comment on any item on the agenda may come
forward at this time.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A manager application for Craig A. Jelinek in connection with
a liquor license for Hillcrest Country Club located at 8901
"O" Street.
B. A preliminary plat for Kickingbird Subdivision, requested by
Sherrie Gregory, consisting of 11 single family lots and one
outlot on property located at the northwest corner of
Southwest 58th Street and West Sprague Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska (Preliminary Plat 96025) (Resolution 5521).
C. A final plat for Whispering Pines 3rd Addition, requested by
Lyle Loth of ESP for Pester Enterprises, Inc., consisting of
six lots (four County and two City) on property located at
Southwest 33rd Street and West Denton Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska (Final Plat 97001) (Resolution 5522).
5) OLD BUSINESS:
A refund request from Clarissa M. and James C. Babcock on
real estate due to a clerical error.
6) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from Wine
Merchants, Inc. to hold a wedding reception on Saturday, July
5, 1997 from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Boss Hog's located at 6305
West Adams in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
B. A recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing
Agent to reject previous bids received and award the
requirements to the lowest responsible, responsive bid
secured by the State of Nebraska for four 15 foot rotary type
mowers to Alamo Sales Inc., for a total amount of $28,872.
C. Approval of a grant for home improvements, in the amount of
$5,336.82, on behalf of Laura Mulder through Lincoln Action
Program's Rural Housing Rehabilitation Program.
D. Transfer of $48,700 from the General Fund Miscellaneous
Budget to the County Assessor's budget (Resolution 5523).
E. A referee agreement with Liam Cunningham for the Lancaster
County Board of Equalization regarding the 1997 real estate
valuation protests, at a rate of $50 per hour.
F. A contract with Lisa R. Blankenau to provide mental health
services at the Community Mental Health Center, at a rate of
$65 per hour, up to 30 hours weekly, commencing July 1,
1997 and ending June 30, 1998.
G. An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln, Public
Building Commission, Lancaster County and Lincoln Public
Schools to pursue competitive natural gas purchasing
strategies to achieve maximum cost savings and market
presence, at a total cost of $13,550 of which $2,775 will be
the County's portion.
H. A supplemental agreement with Interim HealthCare to provide
nursing personnel for Lancaster Manor for a one year period,
at rates as specified in the agreement.
I. A contract with Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest
for installation of the following beacons, in the amount of
$10,345, at the following intersections:
South 68th Street and Panama Road (flashing beacon)
South 84th Street and Pine Lake Road (flashing beacon)
Saltillo Road east of South 54th Street (sign beacon)
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 reports for the following:
Clerk of the District Court
Records and Information Management
Register of Deeds
B. Request from Carol K. Witfoth, Assistant Director of
Emergency Services, to voluntarily participate in the
Lancaster County Retirement Plan.
C. Approval of job descriptions for the County Veterans Service
Officer and the Assistant County Veterans Service Officer.
D. Maintenance agreements for the following:
AGENCY VENDOR AMOUNT
Assessor Environmental $4,779.75
Systems Research
Institute, Inc.
Assessor Hewlett Packard $ 552
E. A worksite agreement with the City of Lincoln for the
"Summerworks Program" at Lancaster Manor.
F. An agreement with MicroAge of Lincoln to provide specialized
computer training for the County Clerk's office, for $60 per
hour, not to exceed $720.
G. A contract with White Glove Janitorial to provide cleaning
services at the Westgate Administrative Office and Shop area,
located at 444 Cherrycreek Road, in the amount of $8,900,
commencing July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.
8) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Thursday, June 26, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in the Fourth
Floor Conference of the County-City Building.
B. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners have scheduled
budget meetings to be held in the Fourth Floor Conference
Room of the County-City Building as follows:
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 for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Equalization
to Be Held Tuesday, June 24, 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, June 17, 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:
Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc.
Lincoln Lancaster Drug Projects, Inc.
Nebraska SPF Swine Accrediting Agency, Inc.
Trinity United Methodist Church
University of Nebraska Foundation
4) Approval of a tax exemption on real estate for New Life Baptist
Church of Lincoln, Nebraska.
5) Approval of use for continued tax exemption for the Indian
Center, Inc. (2 exemptions)
6) Protest on real estate filed by the Indian Center, Inc.
Minutes
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Hearing Room
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, June 24, 1997
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 17, 1997.
(A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of
the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Campbell 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, June
24, 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, Tussing and Campbell voted
aye. Motion carried.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
A. The Volunteer of the Month Award was presented to Lu Anne
Anderson for her services with Parks and Recreation.
B. A resolution declaring July 7 through July 18, 1997 as
Campaign Against Hunger in Lancaster County, Nebraska
(Resolution 5520).
Steinman read Resolution 5520 into the record.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of
Resolution 5520. On call Steinman, Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A manager application for Craig A. Jelinek in connection with
a liquor license for Hillcrest Country Club located at 8901
"O" Street.
Steinman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished
to appear in favor of the application.
The Clerk swore in Craig Jelinek, applicant.
Jelinek appeared and gave a brief summary of his background.
Steinman asked if anyone wished to appear in opposition or in
a neutral position.
No one appeared and Steinman closed the public hearing.
Action will be taken on the application on Tuesday, July 1,
1997.
B. A preliminary plat for Kicking Bird Subdivision, requested by
Sherrie Gregory, consisting of 11 single family lots and one
outlot on property located at the northwest corner of
Southwest 58th Street and West Sprague Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska (Preliminary Plat 96025) (Resolution 5521).
Steinman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished
to appear in favor of the preliminary plat.
Gale Williams, 3344 East Pershing Road, appeared and said he
owned an 80 acre farm which is located adjacent to Kicking
Bird Estates and is landlocked. Williams explained he
accesses the property by an easement with Nebraska Game and
Parks.
Williams indicated he had spoke with the Sherrie Gregory,
applicant, regarding access, however, her terms were not
acceptable because of fee costs and contingencies
involved.
Williams asked the Board, when approving the final plat for
Kicking Bird Subdivision, to require that Kiowa Road be
constructed all the way to the north. He also asked for a
waiver of end road barriers.
He said he was not opposed to the development, but was asking
for the opportunity for the approval of the road to be
extended to the lot line and the waiver of the barriers.
Hudkins asked Williams if he would be willing to construct a
cul-de-sac within his property which would meet County
Engineer's specifications and fence the area if the road was
built to the lot line.
Williams said it may be very feasible.
In response to a question from Campbell, Mike DeKalb,
Planning Department, explained a preliminary plat is the
approval of the lots and roads as configured and approval and
authorization for the applicant to put in all of the
improvements.
Louis Austin, 1145 North Linden, Wahoo, appeared and
testified he prepared the initial design for the subdivision.
He said the applicant would prefer not to extend the road and
would like the Type III barricades at the intersection to the
south.
Steve Mann, 1411 D Street, appeared and indicated he
supported the preliminary plat.
In response to a question from Campbell, Sherrie Gregory,
applicant, said the road was "roughed in all the way up".
DeKalb appeared in a neutral position and explained that
roads can be created through a subdivision, however, a road
doesn't have to have a subdivision to be created. Road
right-of-way can be deeded to the County which can be
accepted by resolution. He suggested extending the road to
Williams' abutting property line. Williams could then work
with the County Engineer and dedicate a portion of the road
and a cul-de-sac which could be accepted as public road
right-of-way. It would then be an extension of what would
abut his property on the south end and could be used as an
access.
In response to a question from Campbell, DeKalb stated the
present preliminary plat does require the applicant to
complete the road up to the abutting property.
If the abutting property owner, Campbell said, chose not to
do anything the County Engineer would establish a barricade.
DeKalb stated that was correct.
Steinman asked if anyone else wished to testify.
No one appeared and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of
Resolution 5521.
Hudkins asked if the approval was with the condition that the
road extends to the property line with the barricade at
Chieftain.
Campbell said yes.
ROLL CALL: Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda
voted aye. Motion carried.
C. A final plat for Whispering Pines 3rd Addition, requested by
Lyle Loth of ESP for Pester Enterprises, Inc., consisting of
six lots (four County and two City) on property located at
Southwest 33rd Street and West Denton Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska (Final Plat 97001) (Resolution 5522).
Steinman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished
to testify in favor, opposition or in a neutral position of
the final plat.
No one appeared in favor or opposition of the final plat.
DeKalb appeared in a neutral position and said the final plat
was completely consistent with the preliminary plat.
Steinman closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of
Resolution 5522. On call Campbell, Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion
carried.
5) OLD BUSINESS:
A refund request from Clarissa M. and James C. Babcock on
real estate due to a clerical error.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of refund
for 1995, in the amount of $260.48 and for 1996, in the
amount of $264.66. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda,
Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
6) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from Wine
Merchants, Inc. to hold a wedding reception on Saturday, July
5, 1997 from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Boss Hog's located at 6305
West Adams in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer, appeared and
informed the Board that Boss Hog's had gone through the
Special Permit process which allows them to hold these types
of events.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval subject
to the condition outlined in the County Engineer's
recommendation that no parking be allowed on the
public roadway. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing,
Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
B. A recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing
Agent to reject previous bids received and award the
requirements to the lowest responsible, responsive bid
secured by the State of Nebraska for four 15 foot rotary type
mowers to Alamo Sales Inc., for a total amount of $28,872.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and
Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
C. Approval of a grant for home improvements, in the amount of
$5,336.82, on behalf of Laura Mulder through Lincoln Action
Program's Rural Housing Rehabilitation Program.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and
Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
D. Transfer of $48,700 from the General Fund Miscellaneous
Budget to the County Assessor's budget (Resolution 5523).
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On
call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and
Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
E. A referee agreement with Liam Cunningham for the Lancaster
County Board of Equalization regarding the 1997 real estate
valuation protests, at a rate of $50 per hour.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On
call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and
Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
F. A contract with Lisa R. Blankenau to provide mental health
services at the Community Mental Health Center, at a rate of
$65 per hour, up to 30 hours weekly, commencing July 1,
1997 and ending June 30, 1998.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
G. An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln, Public
Building Commission, Lancaster County and Lincoln Public
Schools to pursue competitive natural gas purchasing
strategies to achieve maximum cost savings and market
presence, at a total cost of $13,550 of which $2,775 will be
the County's portion.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and
Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
H. A supplemental agreement with Interim HealthCare to provide
nursing personnel for Lancaster Manor for a one year period,
at rates as specified in the agreement.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and
Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
I. A contract with Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest
for installation of the following beacons, in the amount of
$10,345, at the following intersections:
South 68th Street and Panama Road (flashing beacon)
South 84th Street and Pine Lake Road (flashing beacon)
Saltillo Road east of South 54th Street (sign beacon)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On
call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and
Tussing 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 reports for the following:
Clerk of the District Court
Records and Information Management
Register of Deeds
B. Request from Carol K. Witfoth, Assistant Director of
Emergency Services, to voluntarily participate in the
Lancaster County Retirement Plan.
C. Approval of job descriptions for the County Veterans Service
Officer and the Assistant County Veterans Service Officer.
D. Maintenance agreements for the following:
AGENCY VENDOR AMOUNT
Assessor Environmental $4,779.75
Systems Research
Institute, Inc.
Assessor Hewlett Packard $ 552
E. A worksite agreement with the City of Lincoln for the
"Summerworks Program" at Lancaster Manor.
F. An agreement with MicroAge of Lincoln to provide specialized
computer training for the County Clerk's office, for $60 per
hour, not to exceed $720.
G. A contract with White Glove Janitorial to provide cleaning
services at the Westgate Administrative Office and Shop area,
located at 444 Cherrycreek Road, in the amount of $8,900,
commencing July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the
Consent Items. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda,
Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded to adjourn. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins 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 24, 1997
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 Equalization
meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 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 15 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit "A".
MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call
Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted
aye. Motion carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc.
Lincoln Lancaster Drug Projects, Inc.
Nebraska SPF Swine Accrediting Agency, Inc.
Trinity United Methodist Church
University of Nebraska Foundation
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval of motor
vehicle tax exemptions for Goodwill Industries Serving
Southeast Nebraska, Inc., Lincoln Lancaster Drug
Projects, Inc., Nebraska SPF Swine Accrediting Agency,
Inc. and Trinity United Methodist Church and to approve
a motor vehicle tax exemption for University of Nebraska
Foundation subject to vehicle being titled and
registered to applicant. On call Steinman, Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
4) Approval of a tax exemption on real estate for New Life Baptist
Church of Lincoln, Nebraska.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to accept the
Assessor's recommendation to approve the exemption on
real estate for New Life Baptist Church. On call
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted
aye. Motion carried.
5) Approval of use for continued tax exemption for the Indian
Center, Inc. (2 exemptions)
6) Protest on real estate filed by the Indian Center, Inc.
The Clerk said items five and six have been deferred to Tuesday, July 8,
1997.
ADJOURNMENT:
At the direction of the Chair the Board of Equalization meeting was
adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk