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1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting
held on Tuesday, October 28, 1997.
(Copies of these minutes are on file in the Office of
the Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
November 4, 1997.
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. Introduction of Karen Chinn, Michael J. McMillen, Sparty
B. Hammett and Earl Dunlap - Dennis Banks, Director of
the Attention Center
B. Recognition of Sharon Baker, as Heartland Juvenile
Detention Worker of the Year and Hamilton Green, as
Heartland Juvenile Detention Association Line Staff
Worker of the Year - Dennis Banks, Director of the
Attention Center
C. Demonstration of the OASIS System on the Internet - Norm
Agena, County Assessor; Robin Hendricksen, Chief Deputy
Assessor and Randy Ober, Information Services
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) OLD BUSINESS:
A. A resolution vacating a portion of "C" Street, west of
Third Street for 142 feet east and west and 60 feet north
and south in Martell, Nebraska. (97-255) (R-5588)
B. A County Change of Zone, requested by LeRoy F. Busboom,
from AG Agriculture to AGR Agricultural Residential, on
property located at the northeast corner of Southwest
112th Street and West Pioneers Boulevard in
Lancaster County, Nebraska. (Change of Zone 139) (97-256) (R-5589)
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. Authorization of the use of County Engineer equipment and
personnel for storm clean-up in the City of Lincoln.
(97-238)
B. Keno grant contracts with the following:
Sponsor Purpose Amount
ARC of Lincoln/ To assist in $4,350
Lancaster County implementing the
(97-264) "Enough is Enough"
conference
Family Service To assist in $1,250
(97-263) implementing the
"Welcome Baby
Program"
Fresh Start To assist in $2,500
(97-266) implementing the
"Homeless Prevention
for Women" program
Heartland Big To assist in $2,045
Brothers/Big implementing the
Sisters (97-261) "Teen Mentoring
Program"
Lincoln Council on To assist in $5,000
Alcoholism & Drugs implementing
(97-265) the "Responsible
Hospitality/Beverage
Program"
Lincoln/Lancaster To assist in $5,000
Family Resource implementing a new
Center, Inc. "Welcome Baby"
(97-260) program in West
Lincoln and Arnold
Heights
Lincoln Medical To assist in $3,100
Education Foundation implementing the
(97-267) Family Violence
Council Conference
titled "Enough is
Enough"
Lincoln Medical To assist in $1,000
Education Foundation implementing the
(97-258) "Alcohol Skills
Training Program"
Lincoln Medical To assist in $5,000
Education Foundation implementing the
(97-259) "Youth Gambling
Training Project"
Northeast YMCA To assist in $5,000
(97-268) implementing the
Laureate Sports
Program
C. A claim filed by Joe Stokey, an employee of the County
Engineering Department, for replacement of eyeglasses
damaged during the course of his employment, for $274.93.
(97-271)
D. An agreement with the State of Nebraska, Department of
Roads for funding through Federal-Aid Bridge Improvement
Funds, for a project at Stevens Creek (Project BRO-7055(99).
The County's share of the funding is estimated
not to exceed $89,380. (97-276)
E. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the
Purchasing Agent to award a bid to Don McKinney, Inc.,
for $228,500, for construction of a pre-engineered metal
building for vehicle storage at the Westgate location.
(97-254)
F. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a
study for the vacation of a portion of Capitol Parkway,
adjacent to Pioneer Heights, near South 84th
Street and Mandrin Circle. (97-274)
G. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a
study for the vacation of a portion of West Panama Road
at Southwest 58th Street. (97-277)
H. Authorization of the removal and installation of the
following traffic signs: (97-273)
Signage Location
Removal of the double arrow sign On North
134th Street
at Amberly Road
Installation of a Stop sign On Northwest
112th Street
and West Little Salt
Road for northbound
traffic
I. Release of an easement of approximately 2,598 square
feet, granted to Lancaster County by the Lincoln Hospital
Association on July 30, 1963, on property located at
approximately 2300 South 16th Street. (97-270)
J. Appointment of Dan Nolte, Register of Deeds, to the
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission,
beginning January 1, 1998 and ending December 31, 1999.
(97-247)
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
approval of:
A. A user's agreement with Mike Brinkman for remote access
to Lancaster County records, at a rate of $.0143 per
transaction. (97-257)
B. Contracts relating to road improvements with the
following:
Landowner Location Amount
Eric Schroeder On Waverly Road near $10
(97-272) North 176th Street
Terri and Larry On South 98th Street $50
Tenny (97-275) south of Rokeby Road
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not hold
a meeting on Thursday, November 6, 1997, instead it will
be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commissioners Hearing Room on first floor of the
County-City Building.
B. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 5,
1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room on
the first floor of the County-City Building regarding
Lancaster County's proposed "One-and Six-Year Road and
Bridge Improvement Program for the fiscal years beginning
July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2003".
C. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, November 13,
1997 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room on
the first floor of the County-City Building on County
Board of Zoning Appeals, Appeal 105, requested by Tom
Wilson on behalf of Marty Ivins, alleging an error in the
interpretation of the Lancaster County Zoning Resolution,
Sections 2.067 and 15.001, regarding definitions and
conditions where a home occupation may occur. (97-189)
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.
8) EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS:
9) PENDING:
A. 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.
B. 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 April 7, 1998.)
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: 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. Monthly reports from the following:
Agency
Clerk of the District Court (97-224)
B. Nebraska Board of Classifications and Standards
Expenditure and Inventory Reports (97-239)
Lancaster County Attorney Quarterly Report (97-149)
Lancaster County Engineer (97-207)
AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of
Equalization To Be Held Tuesday, November 4, 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, October 28, 1997. (A copy of these
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 49 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit "A". (97-252 and 97-253)
3) APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
Midwest District Missionary Church, Inc.
Women In Community Service, Inc.
4) DENIAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
The Arc of Nebraska
5) NOTICE OF VALUATION CHANGE FOR OMITTED OR UNDERVALUED PROPERTY:
First Equity Corporation
I L Partners (2 notices)
Rieke Metals Inc.
MINUTES Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners Commissioners Hearing Room First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, November 4, 1997 1:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair Kathy Campbell Larry Hudkins Steve Svoboda Darlene Tussing Others Present: Kandra Hahn, County Clerk Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney 1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 1997. (Copies of these minutes are on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) Steinman requested a correction to Item 6H on page five of the minutes to reflect that the County will observe Veterans Day on November 11, 1997 instead of November 13th. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of the minutes of October 28, 1997 with the correction to Item 6H. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Tussing abstained. Motion carried. 2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, November 4, 1997. MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell 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 Larry Pershing for his services with Lancaster County Cooperative Extension. B. Introduction of Karen Chinn, Michael J. McMillen, Sparty B. Hammett and Earl Dunlap - Dennis Banks, Director of the Attention Center Dennis Banks, Director of the Attention Center, appeared and introduced Karen Chinn with Chinn Planning, Inc. who will conduct a comprehensive study of the juvenile justice system. Chinn explained they will be collecting data and information regarding what the County currently has in their system, services available to youth, trends in the court and detention center and community based programs. An assessment will be presented in December with recommendations to made in January. C. Dennis Banks, Director of the Attention Center, recognized Sharon Baker, as Heartland Juvenile Detention Worker of the Year and Hamilton Green, as Heartland Juvenile Detention Association Line Staff Worker of the Year. D. Demonstration of the OASIS System on the Internet was presented by Norm Agena, County Assessor; Robin Hendricksen, Chief Deputy Assessor; Terry Lowe and Chris Plock, Information Services Hendricksen gave a brief overview of OASIS System information available and how it may be accessed. He stated a search may also be done by accessing the County Treasurer's home page which would include information regarding the tax rate, original tax, tax status (whether taxes have been paid) and a breakdown of the taxes. Gary Lacey, County Attorney, asked when the court records could be put on the Internet. Doug Thomas, Information Services, appeared and said they will be working on Special Assessments and then they would work with Marjorie Hart, District Court Clerk and Bruce Medcalf, Deputy District Court Clerk, on placing information regarding child support on the Internet. Dick Nuernberger, County Treasurer, appeared and gave a brief overview of options available on the system regarding real estate taxes. He said in the future they hope the public can make their real estate tax payments electronically. Lacey asked if the County Clerk's new indexing system would be accessed by the InterLinc. Kandra Hahn, County Clerk, said that is the intent. 4) OLD BUSINESS: A. A resolution vacating a portion of "C" Street, west of Third Street for 142 feet east and west and 60 feet north and south in Martell, Nebraska. (97-255) (R-5588) MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. B. A County Change of Zone, requested by LeRoy F. Busboom, from AG Agriculture to AGR Agricultural Residential, on property located at the northeast corner of Southwest 112th Street and West Pioneers Boulevard in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (Change of Zone 139) (97-256) (R-5589) Campbell explained Mike Rierden, attorney representing LeRoy Busboom, had to leave due to time constraints, however, he requested the zoning change be withdrawn in its entirety. No further action taken. 5) NEW BUSINESS: A. Authorization of the use of County Engineer equipment and personnel for storm clean-up in the City of Lincoln. (97-238) Don Thomas, County Engineer, appeared and explained it was their intention to help with personnel and equipment. He said they can guarantee three to four trucks for the remainder of the week with intermittent use in the following weeks. Thomas said it was his intent to avoid overtime inside the city limits due to the budget impact and a question regarding the ability for reimbursement. Thomas said he had driven through all cities and villages, with the exception of Bennet, and reported some have a fair amount of damage. Davey, Raymond and Denton are burning their debris. He said damage to the County road system is minimal. MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried. B. Keno grant contracts with the following: Sponsor Purpose Amount ARC of Lincoln/ To assist in $4,350 Lancaster County implementing the (97-264) (C-8790) "Enough is Enough" conference Family Service To assist in $1,250 (97-263) (C-8791) implementing the "Welcome Baby Program" Fresh Start To assist in $2,500 (97-266) (C-8792) implementing the "Homeless Prevention for Women" program Heartland Big To assist in $2,045 Brothers/Big implementing the Sisters (97-261) "Teen Mentoring (C-8793) Program" Lincoln Council on To assist in $5,000 Alcoholism & Drugs implementing (97-265) (C-8794) the "Responsible Hospitality/Beverage Program" Lincoln/Lancaster To assist in $5,000 Family Resource implementing a new Center, Inc. "Welcome Baby" (97-260) (C-8795) program in West Lincoln and Arnold Heights Lincoln Medical To assist in $3,100 Education Foundation implementing the (97-267) (C-8796) Family Violence Council Conference titled "Enough is Enough" Lincoln Medical To assist in $1,000 Education Foundation implementing the (97-258) (C-8797) "Alcohol Skills Training Program" Lincoln Medical To assist in $5,000 Education Foundation implementing the (97-259) (C-8798) "Youth Gambling Training Project" Northeast YMCA To assist in $5,000 (97-268) (C-8799) implementing the Laureate Sports Program MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried. C. A claim filed by Joe Stokey, an employee of the County Engineering Department, for replacement of eyeglasses damaged during the course of his employment, for $274.93. (97-271) Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, explained Mr. Stokey is a probationary employee and is not covered by the American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees (ASFMCE) contract. She added Stokey was not injured and would not be covered by Workers Compensation. Larry Worrell, County Surveyor, recommended reimbursement of the eyeglasses. MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the claim filed by Joe Stokey, in the amount of $274.93, with the money to come from the County Engineer's budget. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried. D. An agreement with the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads for funding through Federal-Aid Bridge Improvement Funds, for a project at Stevens Creek (Project BRO-7055(99). The County's share of the funding is estimated not to exceed $89,380. (97-276) (C-8800) Thomas stated the project is for a bridge on Stevens Creek near 112th and East Holdrege Streets. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. E. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent to award a bid to Don McKinney, Inc., for $228,500, for construction of a pre-engineered metal building for vehicle storage at the Westgate location. (97-254) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. F. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a study for the vacation of a portion of Capitol Parkway, adjacent to Pioneer Heights, near South 84th Street and Mandrin Circle. (97-274) (R-5593) MOTION: Svoboda moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried. G. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a study for the vacation of a portion of West Panama Road at Southwest 58th Street. (97-277) (R-5594) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried. H. Authorization of the removal and installation of the following traffic signs: (97-273) (R-5595) Signage Location Removal of the double arrow sign On North 134th Street at Amberly Road Installation of a Stop sign On Northwest 112th Street and West Little Salt Road for northbound traffic MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried. I. Release of an easement of approximately 2,598 square feet, granted to Lancaster County by the Lincoln Hospital Association on July 30, 1963, on property located at approximately 2300 South 16th Street. (97-270) (C-8801) MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. J. Appointment of Dan Nolte, Register of Deeds, to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission, beginning January 1, 1998 and ending December 31, 1999. (97-247) (M-6547) Terry Wagner, Sheriff, explained the Merit Commission is created by statute and that there are three members. One is a serving deputy sheriff elected by the remaining deputy sheriffs, one is an elected county official appointed by the county board and one is a member at large appointed by the district judges. He explained Nolte has been serving on the commission for a number of years and had agreed to continue to serve. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Svoboda seconded approval. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman 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 It is the policy of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners to accommodate the public to the greatest extent possible is an exception, these items will be approved as one with a single vote of the Board of Commissioners. These items are approval of: A. A user's agreement with Mike Brinkman for remote access to Lancaster County records, at a rate of $.0143 per transaction. (97-257) (C-8802) B. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following: Landowner Location Amount Eric Schroeder On Waverly Road near $10 (97-272)(C-8803) North 176th Street Terri and Larry On South 98th Street $50 Tenny (97-275) south of Rokeby Road (C-8804) MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of the Consent Items. On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried. 7) ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Clerk announced that the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not be meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. because of the Veterans Day holiday, instead it will be held on Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing on the first floor of the County-City Building. 8) ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to adjourn. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried. Kandra Hahn Lancaster County Clerk
MINUTES Lancaster County Board Of Equalization Commissioners Hearing Room First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, November 4, 1997 1:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair Kathy Campbell Larry Hudkins Steve Svoboda Darlene Tussing Others Present: Kandra Hahn, County Clerk Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney Norm Agena, County Assessor 1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization dmeeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 1997. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of the minutes for October 28, 1997. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Tussing abstained. Motion carried. 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS: Approval of 49 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per Exhibit "A". (97-252 and 97-253) MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried. 3) APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS: Midwest District Missionary Church, Inc. Women In Community Service, Inc. MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval of motor vehicle tax exemptions for Midwest District Missionary Church, Inc. and Women In Community Service, Inc. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. 4) DENIAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION: The Arc of Nebraska MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded to accept the Assessor's recommendation to deny a motor vehicle tax exemption for The Arc of Nebraska because it was not timely filed per Tax Directive 97-2;30. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. The Chair recessed the Board of Equalization meeting and reconvened it at 2:30 p.m. 5) NOTICE OF VALUATION CHANGE FOR OMITTED OR UNDERVALUED PROPERTY: First Equity Corporation I L Partners (2 notices) Rieke Metals Inc. The Assessor recommended a new value of $24,327 for First Equity Corporation; a new value of $110,394 for Parcel I.D. No. 11-10-102-011-000 and $39,382 for Parcel I.D. No. 11-10-105-001-000 for I L Partners and a new value of $62,224 for Rieke Metals Inc. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded to accept the Assessor's recommendation and set a value of $24,327 for First Equity Corporation; $110,394 for Parcel I.D. Number 11-10-102-011-000 and $39,382 for Parcel I.D. No. 11-10- 105-001-000 for I L Partners and $62,224 for Rieke Metals Inc. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried. 6) ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded to adjourn. On call Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. Kandra Hahn Lancaster County Clerk