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1997 Staff Agendas & Minutes


                            Staff Meeting Agenda
                 Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
                           County-City Building
                       Fourth Floor Conference Room
                        Thursday, September 4, 1997
                                 8:30 a.m.


AGENDA ITEM

 1                APPROVAL OF STAFF MEETING MINUTES OF
                  AUGUST 21 AND AUGUST 26, 1997

 2                ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

 3       8:30am   BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NO. 104, S.
                  54TH STREET NORTH OF PELLA ROAD (JEANELL
                  G. NELSON, FROM 20 ACRES TO 5.85 ACRES AND
                  FROM 550 FT. FRONTAGE TO 460 FT. FRONTAGE)
                  AND COUNTY SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 150 FOR A
                  CELLULAR TOWER AT N.W. CORNER OF N.W. 98TH
                  AND W. MILL ROAD - Mike DeKalb,
                  Planning Department

 4       8:45am   SALARIES FOR UNREPRESENTED-UNCLASSIFIED
                  EMPLOYEES, SHERIFF CAPTAINS AND
                  DIRECTORS - John Cripe, Classification
                  & Pay Manager

 5       9:15am   IMAGE CAPTURE LABOR - Brian
                  Pillard, Records & Information Manager;
                  John Cripe, Classification & Pay Manager

 6       9:30am   EXPECTATIONS OF COUNTY DESK OFFICER
                  - Pat Kant, Personnel Coordinator

 7       9:45am   INSURANCE RENEWALS - Sue Eckley,
                  Safety & Training Officer; Rennie Walt,
                  Broker (Harry Koch Company)

 8       10:15am  COUNTY ACRES SOUTH PAVING PROJECT -
                  Don Thomas, County Engineer; Diane Staab,
                  Deputy County Attorney

 9       10:45am  DISTRICT COURT YEAR 2000 PROJECT -
                  Marj Hart, District Court Clerk; Bruce
                  Medcalf, Chief Deputy District Court
                  Clerk; Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal
                  Officer

 10      11:00am  AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY BUDGET - Mike
                  Thew, Chief Deputy County Attorney

 11               CONSENT ITEMS
                      a. Appointment of Mike Thurber to the
                         Nebraska Jail Standards Board
                      b. Ratification of Credit Card Application
                         for Corrections Department

 12               ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
                      a. Purchase of Microfilm Reader/Printer for
                         Register of Deeds
                      b. Letter from Jim Baird Regarding Cornhusker
                         Place/Region V Contract for Intoxicated
                         Emergency Placement Custody (EPC's)
                      c. Role of Visitors Promotion Committee
                      d. Invitation from Walt Shires to Tour Bluff
                         Road Landfill Facilities

 13               PENDING
                      a. Establishment of Special Improvement
                         District in Princeton
                      b. South Street Campus

 14               DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS
                      a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Hudkins
                      b. Board of Health - Hudkins
                      c. Juvenile Justice Comprehensive Study
                         Interviews - Steinman
                      d. Railroad Transportation District -
                         Steinman, Svoboda
                      e. District Energy Corporation - Hudkins,
                         Svoboda
                      f. CMHC Advisory Committee - Svoboda
                      g. County Emergency Planning Committee -
                         Hudkins
                      h. Ecological Advisory Committee - Tussing

 15               SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS
                      a. Master Plan Steering Committee -
                         Thursday, September 4, 1997, at 1:15 p.m.,
                         at the County-City Building, Fourth Floor
                         Conference Room - Hudkins
                      b. Joint Budget Committee - Friday,
                         September 5, 1997, at 8:00 a.m., at the
                         County-City Building, Mayor's Conference
                         Room - Campbell, Steinman
                      c. Public Building Commission -
                         Tuesday, September 9, 1997, at 10:00 a.m.,
                         at the County-City Building, Fourth Floor
                         Conference Room - Campbell, Hudkins
                      d. Board of Health - Tuesday,
                         September 9, 1997, at 7:30 p.m., at 3140
                         "N" Street, Room #236 - Hudkins
                      e. Advisory Defense Council -
                         Wednesday, September 10, 1997, at 7:30
                         p.m., at the County-City Building,
                         Emergency Operations Center - Svoboda
                      f. Management Team - Thursday,
                         September 11, 1997, at 7:30 a.m., at the
                         County-City Building, Fourth Floor
                         Conference Room - All Commissioners

 16                INVITATIONS TO BOARD MEMBERS
                      a. Dedication Ceremony for "GILLIG" Bus -
                         Monday, September 15, 1997, at 4:00 p.m.,
                         at Star Tran, 710 "J" Street
                      b. Profiles  97 (fundraiser for Good Neighbor
                         Community Center) - Sunday, September 21,
                         1997, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cornhusker
                         Hotel
                      c. 1997 Interfaith Leadership Awards Banquet
                         - Sunday, October 26, 1997, at 6:00 p.m.,
                         at the Cornhusker Hotel

 17                CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COUNTY BOARD

 18                CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE COUNTY BOARD

 19                AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNTY BOARD MEETING OF
                   SEPTEMBER 9, 1997

 20                EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS


                          MINUTES
             LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
                   FOURTH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
                       COUNTY-CITY BUILDING
                   THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
                            8:30 A.M.

    Commissioners Present:  Linda Steinman, Chair
                                Darlene Tussing
                                Larry Hudkins
                                Kathy Campbell

         Commissioners Absent:  Steve Svoboda

               Others Present:  Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
                                Ann Taylor, County Clerk's Office

AGENDA ITEM:

   1  	 APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF AUGUST 21
	 AND AUGUST 26, 1997

         MOTION:   Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of the
		   County Board of Commissioners minutes of August 21 and
                   August 26, 1997.  On call Hudkins, Campbell, Tussing and
		   Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

   2     ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

         a.  W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
         b.  Government Civil Practice Seminar
         c.  Pending Litigation and Personnel Matters
         d.  Long-Term Care Insurance
         e.  Geographic Information System (GIS) Fees

         MOTION:   Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of the
		   additions to the agenda.  On call Campbell, Tussing,
                   Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

   3     BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NO. 104, SOUTH 54TH STREET NORTH OF PELLA
	 ROAD (JEANELL G. NELSON, FROM 20 ACRES TO 5.85 ACRES AND FROM 550
	 FT. FRONTAGE TO 460 FT. FRONTAGE) AND COUNTY SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 150
	 FOR A CELLULAR TOWER AT N.W. CORNER OF N.W. 98TH AND W. MILL ROAD
	 Mike DeKalb, Planning Department

         Mike DeKalb, Planning, briefly reported on County
         Special Permit No. 150, a request from Cellular One to
         construct and operate a 185' cellular tower on the N.W.
         corner of N.W. 98th & W. Mill Road (Exhibit A).

         Hudkins inquired whether Cellular One had been
         encouraged to use existing towers.

         DeKalb reported that there were none in close
         proximity.

         DeKalb reported on County Board of Zoning Appeal #104,
         a request from Jeanell Nelson for variance of lot area
         to allow subdivision of property located at South
         54th Street north of Pella Road to create
         buildable lots (Exhibit B).  DeKalb noted that Nelson's
         son, who farms adjoining property, had indicated
         opposition to the request.

         DeKalb reported that Resolution 5549 approving
         Preliminary Plat No. 97008 for Branched Oak Lakeside
         Acres will not be presented for signature by the Board
         until a complete set of new drawings, reflecting
         changes to the road requested by the applicant, are
         submitted.

         DeKalb also reported briefly on County Board of Zoning
         Appeals No. 105, a request from Marty Ivins related to
         his application for a permit to sell firearms from his
         residence in the County.

   4     SALARIES FOR UNREPRESENTED-UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES,
         SHERIFF CAPTAINS AND DIRECTORS 
	 John Cripe, Classification &  Pay Manager

         John Cripe, Classification & Pay Manager, reviewed the
         current salaries and comparables for the following:

                                     Current     Midpoint
         Position                    Salary      Comparable

         Deputy Sheriff's
          Captains                   $53,234     $56,703
         _______________________________________________________

         Bailiff I                   $28,273

         Bailiff II                  $32,000

         Cripe noted that there were insufficient matches for
         comparability for both the Bailiff I & II
         classifications.
         _______________________________________________________

         Veterans Service            $31,502        $47,332
          Officer

         Assistant Veterans          $23,627        $36,243
          Service Officer
         _______________________________________________________

         Emergency Services
          Coordinator                $48,300        $43,197

         Assistant Emergency
          Services Coordinator       $38,300        $35,833
         _______________________________________________________

         Nursing Home
          Administrator              $77,900        $70,708
         _______________________________________________________

         Mental Health Director      $59,500        $67,894

                                     Current        Midpoint
         Position       	     Salary 	    Comparable

         Attention Center
          Director                   $46,000        $57,887

         Attention Center
          Deputy Director            $36,000        $46,764
         _______________________________________________________

         Chief Administrative        $64,400        $83,590
          Officer

         Cripe noted that various levels of authority make
         comparables for this position difficult to calculate.
         _______________________________________________________

         Budget & Fiscal Officer     $57,000         $69,662
         _______________________________________________________

         Building Administrator      $62,400         $61,006
         _______________________________________________________

         Human Services
          Administrator              $47,250

         Cripe noted that there were no comparables for this
         position.
         _______________________________________________________

         Attorney I              $32,000 - $39,961    $43,362


         Attorney II             $45,155 - $78,736    $57,648

         Cripe noted that the City has capped the salary of all
         new hires for the position of Prosecutor in the
         Criminal Section of the City Attorney's office at
         $45,000.

                                 Current              Midpoint
      	 Position                Salary               Comparable

         Weed Control
          Superintendent         $37,450              $36,384
         _______________________________________________________

         Corrections Director     $59,100             $70,727
         _______________________________________________________


         Campbell asked whether evaluation of the job
         performance of City Directors is conducted only by the
         Mayor, or whether outside evaluation is utilized.

         Cripe reported that a Gallup Organization survey of
         employees throughout the City measuring job
         satisfaction, had been utilized by the Mayor.  Cripe
         also noted that City Directors are required to provide
         the Mayor a written or verbal statement of their
         accomplishments for the past year and goals for the
         following year for evaluation purposes.

         Campbell suggested that the Board work toward
         developing a more professional method of evaluation for
         County Directors.

         The Board requested Cripe to research evaluation
         methods and report back to the Board.

   5     IMAGE CAPTURE LABOR - Brian Pillard, Records &
         Information Manager; John Cripe, Classification & Pay
         Manager

         Brian Pillard, Records & Information Manager, stated
         that the request for image capture labor was related to
         implementation of the Keyfile document management
         system.

         Pillard reported that image capture training for an
         individual through the State Vocational Rehabilitation
         program will conclude on September 19th. He
         stated that although that individual will be a
         candidate for the position, the job skill level
         expectation is more complicated than that which is
         currently being performed.

         Pillard also noted that Community Alternatives
         Nebraska, Inc., which provides microfilm image capture
         for the County, had elected not bid to perform the
         service.

         Campbell inquired whether the requested position was
         included in the budget.

         Pillard stated that it was not.

         John Cripe, Classification & Pay Manager estimated the
         annual cost of the position to be $23,000 to $24,000.

         MOTION:   Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to authorize Dave
		   Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, to review funding of
                   the position and to authorize the position at the range
		   and job description as outlined by John Cripe,
		   Classification & Pay Manager and Brian Pillard, Records
		   & Information Manager.  On call Campbell, Hudkins,
		   Tussing and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

   6     EXPECTATIONS OF COUNTY DESK OFFICER
	 Pat Kant, Personnel Coordinator

         Pat Kant, Personnel Coordinator, inquired what the
         expectations of the Board were for her in the position
         of County desk officer in the Personnel Department.

         Members of the Board responded that they expect Kant to
         develop an understanding of County issues, be
         knowledgeable about County policies and procedures,
         bring issues of importance to the attention of the
         Board and serve as a contact for the County Board and
         employees with complaints or concerns.  The Board also
         requested that she work with Kerry Eagan, Chief
         Administrative Officer, and Gary Lacey, County
         Attorney, in the performance of these duties and that
         she make periodic reports to the Board at their
         Thursday County Board meetings.

         Kant reported that her goals include contacting key
         departments, encouraging greater County employee
         participation in in-service training, and development
         of a formal lay-off policy.  She also suggested that
         County Departments join the City Departments in
         participation in Professional Development Luncheons.

         Ron Todd, Personnel Director, suggested that Kant
         attend Management Team meetings and retreats with him.

         Campbell suggested that the Board sponsor the first
         County Professional Development luncheon and requested
         that Kant schedule a date and speaker.

   7     INSURANCE RENEWALS - Sue Eckley, Workers'
         Compensation and Risk Management Manager; Rennie Walt,
         Broker (Harry Koch Company)

         Rennie Walt, Harry Koch Company, continued his review
         of the Marketing report and Property/Casualty insurance
         renewal options for Lancaster County (See August 26,
         1997 minutes).

         Walt made the following recommendations:

         a.  Transfer property coverage from Travelers Insurance
             to Firemans Fund Insurance for a savings of
             approximately 10% and add off-premises power
             failure coverage to protect the County's computer
             hardware and software investment
         b.  Continue boiler and machine coverage with Travelers
             Insurance
         c.  Transfer excess workers compensation from Genesis
             to Safety National Insurance for significant
             savings
         d.  Continue crime coverage with Hartford Insurance
         e.  Transfer aviation coverage to Great American
             Insurance (bought out American Eagle Insurance who
             previously supplied coverage)
         f.  Continue coverage of Lancaster Manor with Allied
             Group Insurance and add the option that deletes the
             500 ft. limitation for loss caused by electrical
             disturbance on computers
         g.  Transfer Public Building Commission coverage to
             Employers Mutual Casualty Company for a savings of
             approximately $2,000

         Brief discussion followed on whether to increase the
         umbrella liability coverage for the Public Building
         Commission.

         Eagan inquired why the County was providing insurance
         coverage for the Public Building Commission.

         Sue Eckley, Workers' Compensation and Risk Management
         Manager, reported that the Public Building Commission
         actually pays the premium.

         Campbell and Hudkins agreed to bring up the issue of
         the insurance coverage at the Public Building
         Commission meeting on September 9th.

         h.  Continue professional/general liability coverage
             for the Community Mental Health Center with St.
             Paul Insurance and add the option to participate in
             the Nebraska Excess Liability Fund (caps the
             County's liability exposure)
         i.  Continue accidental death and dismemberment
             coverage for the Sheriff's Department with CNA
             Insurance

         Walt reviewed the option of flood insurance coverage
         for several locations in Flood Zone "A".  The Board
         consulted Don Thomas, County Engineer, regarding the
         susceptibility of flood damage for those buildings.

         Thomas recommended that the Board add the coverage and
         Board concurred, reserving the right to remove the
         location of 201 "F" Street from the coverage.

         Eckley also agreed to check on whether the Airpark
         Attention Center facility would be included in Flood
         Zone "A".

         Walt also reviewed the option of extortion coverage,
         and agreed to provide a sample policy to the Board for
         their review.

         Eckley noted that law enforcement personnel would be
         excluded from the coverage.

   8     COUNTRY ACRES SOUTH PAVING PROJECT - Don Thomas,
         County Engineer; Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney

         Kyle Sitzman, Country Acres South Association,
         displayed a map of the Country Acres South area
         indicating a road that his Association had voted to
         pave with a cul-de-sac and the portion of Quarter Horse
         Lane which connects Bridle Lane with Country Acres (to
         the north) that the Association wishes to remove from
         County maintenance.  He noted that these roads had been
         built and maintained at County Standards.

         Don Thomas, County Engineer, stated that a Resolution
         noting that the road surface type within a County
         maintained subdivision is changing from gravel to
         paving would be drafted, along with the conditions for
         the paving project.  He stated that the Resolution
         would also specify that the County would not be
         responsible for maintenance of a grassy stub road going
         south from Bridle Lane.

         In response to a question from Hudkins, Thomas reported
         that the Country Acres Association had indicated that
         they were opposed to bringing the access road up to
         County Standards.

         Thomas stated that survey work needs to be completed
         and concerns regarding a brick mailbox located within
         the cul-de-sac, whether the road is within the right-of-way,
	 and lack of easements will still need to be
         resolved before paving can commence.  He also noted
         that the deadline for asphalt paving is November 1st.

         Discussion followed on the increased cost of paving the
         cul-de-sac and connecting road and whether an
         additional vote of the homeowners was needed to approve
         the expense.

         Thomas stated concern that there could be County
         liability exposure if paving of the connecting road was
         waived and maintenance of the road was transferred to
         the Country Acres South Association and there was
         failure to provide maintenance consistent with the
         County Standards.

         Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, stated that the
         County has a statutory obligation to maintain County
         roads to standards.

         The Board requested Thomas and Staab to proceed with
         drafting a Resolution and conditions.

   9     DISTRICT COURT YEAR 2000 PROJECT - Marj Hart,
         District Court Clerk; Doug Thomas, Information
         Services; Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer

         Doug Thomas, Information Services, gave a brief update
         of the Year 2000 Project, estimating cost of conversion
         of the District Court's C.A.R.O.T.S. System in the
         $30,000 range.  He stated that the conversion was
         necessary to make the system operational until
         conversion to the State's AS400 system takes place.

         Thomas stated that, due to savings on conversions of
         other County systems, the appropriation for the
         conversion could come from this year's budget.  He also
         noted that there would be some reimbursement from the
         State for the cost.

         Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, concurred with
         that assessment.

         In response to a question from Steinman, Marj Hart,
         District Court Clerk, reported that the District Court
         Clerk's office will need to permanently retain some
         systems that are not available on the AS400.

         MOTION:   Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to authorize the
		   conversion project and request Dave Kroeker, Budget &
		   Fiscal Officer, to make the financial adjustments.  On
		   call Campbell, Hudkins, Tussing and Steinman voted
                   aye.  Motion carried.

         Thomas briefly reported on the need for a hardware
         upgrade on the Geographic Information System (GIS)
         server.  He stated that the prorated cost to the County
         would be approximately $5,500.

         In response to a question from Hudkins, Thomas stated
         that the City of Lincoln had approved their portion of
         the upgrade expense.

         Kroeker stated that he had placed the item on his list
         of possible budget adjustments.  He recommended that
         funding be from the County Engineer's GIS budget, with
         review of that budget at midyear.

         MOTION:   Hudkins moved to approve the request with funding from
		   the County Engineer's Geographic Information System (GIS)
		   budget, with review  at the end of the year.

         Campbell noted this item was not on the agenda.

         WITHDRAW:    Hudkins withdrew his motion and requested that the
		      item be placed on the agenda for the Tuesday,
		      September 10th County Board meeting.

  10     AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY BUDGET - Mike Thew, Chief
         Deputy County Attorney

         Mike Thew, Chief Deputy County Attorney, stated that
         the County would not be a party to condemnation action
         with regards to the proposed site of the Lancaster
         County Agricultural Society's Events Center.

         Thew stated that the only area of concern might be
         whether the Board should approve the requested levy for
         capital construction in view of the dispute between the
         Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, Evelyn
         Weese and the Agricultural Society over use of the
         property which the Agricultural Society has designated
         as the County Fairgrounds.

         In response to a question from Campbell, Thew stated
         that the Board could approve the budget, noting for the
         record, that if the proposed site of 112th & Adams does
         not work out, another site will be designated the
         County Fairgrounds before the proceeds of the levy are
         expended.

         ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

         c.  Pending Litigation and Personnel Matters

	     MOTION:    Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to enter
			Executive Session at 11:10 a.m. for the purpose of
			pending litigation and personnel matters.  On call
                        Campbell, Tussing, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.
			Motion carried.

             MOTION:    Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to exit
			Executive Session at 11:46 a.m.  On call Campbell,
			Tussing, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.  Motion
                        carried.

         e.  Geographic Information System (GIS) Fees

             Steinman reported that Jeff Fortenberry, City Council, had
	     proposed increasing the fees for the resale of Geographic
	     Information System (GIS) information to $500.

             She stated that reconsideration of the GIS fees by the Board is
	     scheduled for the Tuesday, September 9th County Board meeting.

         a.  W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grant

             Board consensus to forward the grant information to Economic
	     Development, Information Services, Urban Development and the
	     County Extension Office.

         b.  Government Civil Practice Seminar

             Eagan reported that the County Attorney had agreed to
	     contribute Drug Forfeiture Funds towards sending Diane
	     Staab, Deputy County Attorney, and Eagan to the seminar.

             MOTION:  Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to approve sending
		      Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer, to the
		      Government Civil Practice Seminar.  On call Campbell,
		      Hudkins, Tussing and Steinman voted aye.  Motion
		      carried.

         c.  Long-Term Care Insurance

             Eagan stated the Mutual of Omaha had contacted the Personnel
	     Department to inquire whether the County would be interested in
	     offering long-term care insurance coverage to its employees.
	     Eagan recommended against adding the coverage.

             The Board concurred with Eagan's recommendation.

  11     CONSENT ITEMS

         a.   Appointment of Mike Thurber to the Nebraska Jail Standards
	      Board
         b.   Ratification of a Credit Card Application for Corrections
	      Department

              Steinman noted that the Board had approved a credit limit of
	      $500, but the application listed a limit of $1,500.

	      MOTION:   Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to amend the
			Consent Items to indicate a $500 limit on Item b.
			(ratification of a credit card application for the
                        Corrections Department) and to approve the Consent
			Items as amended. On call Campbell, Tussing, Hudkins
			and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

  12  ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

         a.   Purchase of Microfilm Reader/Printer for Register of Deeds

              Maura Kelly, Deputy Register of Deeds, reported that the
	      Register of Deeds office generates approximately $105 in
	      income per day from microfilm copies.

              Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, reported that request
	      was included in the Microcomputer Fund.

	      MOTION:   Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to release
			the funds from the Microcomputer Fund and authorize
			the purchase.  On call Campbell, Hudkins, Tussing
			and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

         b.   Letter from Jim Baird Regarding Cornhusker Place/Region V
	      Contract for Intoxicated Emergency Placement Custody (EPC's)

              Campbell requested that George Hannigan, Community Mental
	      Health Center, respond in writing to Jim Baird's charge that
	      the County had neglected to pay their share of costs for
	      placement of intoxicated Emergency Protective Custody clients
              in Cornhusker Place.  She also requested that copies of
	      Hannigan's response be sent to Mayor Johanns; Jill Rubottom,
	      Region V; Police Chief Tom Casady and Sheriff Terry Wagner.

         c.   Role of Visitors Promotion Committee

              Item postponed.

         d.   Invitation from Ward Shires to Tour Bluff Road Landfill
	      Facilities

              Board declined the invitation due to scheduling conflicts.

  13  PENDING

         a.   Establishment of Special Improvement District in Princeton
         b.   South Street Campus

  14  DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS

         a.   Master Plan Steering Committee - Hudkins

              Hudkins reported that stickers noting the correct address for
	      payment of violations or fines would be placed on traffic and
	      parking tickets.

              Hudkins also reported that the possibility of an additional
	      entrance on the West side of the County-City Building was
	      being explored.

         b.   Board of Health - Hudkins

              Hudkins reported that the Board of Health fired Jane Ford,
	      Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Director.  He also
	      reported that Dr. Richard Morin, had been named Interim
	      Director.

         c.   Juvenile Justice Comprehensive Study Interviews - Steinman

              Steinman reported that the Advisory Committee recommended
	      selection of Chinn Planning, in association with Sinclair
	      Hille & Associates, Inc. to provide a "Three Phase
	      Comprehensive Study for the Juvenile Justice System".

              Campbell stated concern with the cost quoted for Phase III
	      of the Study and that the proposal was built on reports to the
	      Advisory Committee, not the Board. She also noted that the
	      $148,570 figure in the quote does not include design by the
              architect.

              Campbell recommended that the Board exercise caution in
	      negotiating the contract to ensure the implementation of any
	      of the phases does not occur unless Board approval is given.
	      She also requested that Chinn meet with the Board.

         d.   Railroad Transportation District - Steinman, Svoboda

              Steinman reported that the 1997-98 budget was approved, and
	      that the Railroad Transportation District planned to levy for
	      the maximum amount to provide for future projects.

         e.   District Energy Corporation - Hudkins, Svoboda

              Hudkins reported that an overhead site in the alley behind
	      St. Mary's Catholic Church had been selected to provide
	      thermal energy to the State Capitol Building, Governor's
	      Mansion and the parking garage.

         f.   Community Mental Health Center Advisory Committee - Svoboda

              No report was given.

         g.   County Emergency Planning Committee - Hudkins

              Hudkins reported that an organization meeting was held in
	      accordance with Federal regulations.

         h.   Ecological Advisory Committee - Tussing

              Tussing reported discussion on the South and East Beltway took
	      place.

              She also distributed copies of a memo from the Wilderness Park
	      Subcommittee regarding plans for a study to be developed in
 	      coordination with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department
	      (Exhibit C).

  15     SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS

         a.   Master Plan Steering Committee - Thursday, September 4, 1997,
	      at 1:15 p.m., in the County-City Building, Fourth Floor
	      Conference Room - Hudkins
         b.   Joint Budget Committee - Friday, September 5, 1997, at 8 a.m.,
	      in the County-City Building, Mayor's Conference Room -
	      Campbell, Steinman
         c.   Public Building Commission - Tuesday, September 9, 1997, at
	      10 a.m., in the County-City Building, Fourth Floor Conference
	      Room - Campbell, Hudkins
         d.   Board of Health - Tuesday, September 9, 1997, at 7:30 p.m., at
 	      3140 "N" Street, Room #236 - Hudkins
         e.   Advisory Defense Council - Wednesday, September 10, 1997, at
	      7:30 p.m., in the County-City Building, Emergency Operations
	      Center - Svoboda
         f.   Management Team - Thursday, September 11, 1997, at 7:30 a.m.,
	      in the County-City Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room
	      All Commissioners

  16     INVITATIONS TO BOARD MEMBERS

         a.   Dedication Ceremony for "GILLIG" Bus - Monday, September 15,
	      1997, at 4 p.m., at Star Tran, 710 "J" Street
         b.   Profiles  97 (Fundraiser for Good Neighbor Community Center)
	      Sunday, September 21, 1997, at 6 p.m., at the Cornhusker Hotel
         c.   1997 Interfaith Leadership Awards Banquet - Sunday, October 26,
	      1997, at 6 p.m., at the Cornhusker Hotel

  17     CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COUNTY BOARD

  18     CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE COUNTY BOARD

  19     ADJOURNMENT

By direction of the Chair, the meeting was adjourned.

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Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk            

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