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AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners to Be
Held Tuesday, April 28, 1998 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 Commissioners meeting
held on Tuesday, April 21, 1998. (1998946) (A copy of the
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
April 28, 1998.
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.
Presentation of the County-City Volunteer of the Month Award to Gordon
Scholz for his services with Planning and Urban Development. (1998631)
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 Street Name Change to rename Prairie Lane as "Prairie Lake
Drive", and to rename Prairie Lake Drive as "Prairie Lake
Bay". (Street Name Change 97011) (1998814) (1998975)
5) OLD BUSINESS:
A. An agreement with DocuPhase, Inc. for additional
consulting services for the County Records Upgrade
Project, not to exceed $15,000. (1998907)
B. A resolution approving a corporate manager liquor license
application from Shirley L. Beers in connection with a
Class H (non-profit) liquor license for Hillcrest Country
Club located at 8901 "O" Street. (1998976)
C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the Lincoln/
Lancaster County Health Department by Thomas E. Zimmerman, on
behalf of Brian and Kelli Hughes, for damages. (1997327)
6) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from the
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture to hold the Frontier
Harley "Spring Ride End of Event Banquet" with entertainment
on Saturday, May 16, 1998 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Agricultural
Hall in State Fair Park. (1998684) (1998807) (1998725) (1998896)
B. An agreement with the Nebraska Crime Commission on Law
Enforcement and Criminal Justice for Lancaster County's
participation in a statewide protection order registry,
at no cost to the County. (1998978)
C. A contract with Aspen Aftercare Inc. to participate in
the County Burial Services General Assistance Program
under the terms and conditions of the original provider's
plan, beginning November 1, 1997. (1998967)
D. Amendment to an agreement with BI, Inc. for the purchase
of two field monitoring devices and transmitters for
Juvenile Probation, in the amount of $2,800. (1998971)
E. Authorization for the County Attorney to sign a Stipulation
for the Weaver's Potato Chip Company, Inc. bankruptcy case to
extend cash collateral until June 30, 1998. (1998972)
F. Authorization of the installation of the following
traffic signs in Lancaster County:
Signage Location
Two 40 mile per hour speed On NW 91st Street between Highway 34
limit signs and West Vine street for north-
bound and southbound traffic
G. Recommendation from Lancaster Manor and the Purchasing
Agent to award a bid for one commercial electric dishwasher
and overflow sink to Pegler/SYSCO, for $40,510. (1998968)
H. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing
Agent to award a bid to Western Sand & Gravel, in the amount
of $362,390, for production and hauling of gravel surface coarse
material to various County locations. (1998969)
I. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Lancaster County Corrections Department by Dung Nguyen,
in the amount of $2.80, for lost property. (1998970)
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 approval of:
A. Setting of public hearings for Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at 1:30 p.m.
in the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, on
the first floor of the County-City Building for the following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 27b, pursuant to
the 1998 Comprehensive Plan Annual Review, requested by
Peter Katt on behalf of Steve Champoux, to revise the
Land Use Plan to change 124 acres from Agricultural to
Low Density Residential at the northwest corner of
134th and "A" Streets in Lancaster County,
Nebraska. (1998937)
2. A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR
Agricultural Residential, requested by Peter Katt on
behalf of Steve Champoux, on property located at the
northwest corner of 134th and "A" Streets in
Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Change of Zone 147)
(1998938)
3. A County Special Permit, Crooked Creek Community Unit
Plan, requested by Brian D. Carstens on behalf of
134th Street Partnership and Steve Champoux, on
property located south and west of the corner of
134th and "O" Streets in Lancaster County,
Nebraska. (County Special Permit 151) (1998939)
4. A Preliminary Plat, Crooked Creek, requested by Brian
D. Carstens on behalf of 134th Street Partnership
and Steve Champoux, on property located south and west of
the corner of 134th and "O" Streets in Lancaster
County, Nebraska. (Preliminary Plat 97024) (1998940)
B. Setting of a public hearing for Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at
1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City Council
Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the County-City
Building regarding proposed procedures for forming a
Special Improvement District and proposed amendments to
the County Minimum Road Standards of platted and
dedicated roads. (1998977)
C. Setting of a sale date for Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 2 p.m. for
the sale of the St. Francis Chapel property and the establishment
of certain conditions for the sale. (1998974)
D. Maintenance agreements with the following:
Agency Vendor Amount
Public Defender Alternative $3,194
(1998919) Business Systems
County Engineer EquiServ $1,967
(1998948)
Records and Microfilm Imaging $2,220
Information Management Systems
(3 contracts)
(1998964) (1998965)
(1998966)
E. A user's agreement with Woods Brothers Realty for remote
access to Lancaster County records, for $0.143 per
transaction. (1998973)
F. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following:
Landowner Location Amount
Maurice L. and Near NW 70th Street $127.13
Evelyn Densberger and W McKelvie Road
(1998949)
Ted Johnson Near NW 140th Street $10
(1998950) and W Mill Road
Dan and Patty Near N 56th Street $152
Kreitman (1998951) and Little Salt Road
Beverly Housel, Near NW 140th Street $226.25
Trustee (2 contracts) and W Mill Road and a donation
(1998952) (1998962)
David B. and Nancy Near N 14th Street $177.50
J. Grant (1998953) and Alvo Road
Jerry Hartman Near S 148th Street $10
(1998954) and Wittstruck Road
Virgil Ritter Near S 148th Street $171.25
(1998955) and Wittstruck Road
Thomas Stickney Near N 112th Street $10
(1998956) and Little Salt Road
State of Nebraska At S 68th Street and Donation
Game and Parks Panama Road
Commission (1998957)
State of Nebraska Near N 56th Street $220.75
Game and Parks Little Salt Road
Commission (1998958)
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on
Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room, Room
113, on the first floor of the County-City Building.
B. 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. 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 October 6, 1998.)
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 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. Reports from the following:
Sheriff's Report of Fees (1998941)
Annual Report from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health
Department (1998934)
AGENDA for a Meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Equalization to Be
Held Tuesday, April 28, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. In the County Commissioners
Hearing Room, First Floor, County-city Building.
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting
held on Tuesday, April 21, 1998. (1998945) (A copy of these
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
2) APPROVAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
The Catholic Bishop of Lincoln
Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc.
Grace Lutheran Church
3) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-city Building
Tuesday, April 28, 1998
1:30 P.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Others Present: Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting
held on Tuesday, April 21, 1998. (1998946) (A copy of the
minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of the minutes of
April 21, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda
and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
April 28, 1998.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye. Motion
carried.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
The Chair agreed to move New Business Item 6A forward to
follow the presentation of the Volunteer of the Month Award.
The Volunteer of the Month Award was presented to Gordon
Scholz for his services with Planning and Urban Development.
6) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from the Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture to hold the Frontier Harley "Spring Ride
End of Event Banquet" with entertainment on Saturday, May 16, 1998
from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Agricultural Hall in State Fair Park.
(1998684) (1998807) (1998725) (1998896)
Sharon Schrock, Nebraska State Board of Agriculture, appeared and
explained that the owners of Frontier Harley have a club and each
year they have a spring ride. At the end of the ride they hold a
banquet with entertainment and bar service. She stated they want
to use the outdoor area of Agricultural Hall to set up a beer garden
area.
Hudkins asked if there would be security to monitor the beer garden.
Schrock stated the corporation security is a uniformed security
company who works with the Board of Agriculture to stand by the
bars and check i.d.'s. She stated they can armband if they feel
it's necessary.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion
carried.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A Street Name Change to rename Prairie Lane as "Prairie Lake Drive",
and to rename Prairie Lake Drive as "Prairie Lake Bay". (Street Name
Change 97011) (1998814) (1998975)
The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to
testify in favor, in opposition or in a neutral position of the street
name change.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution
1998975. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and
Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
5) OLD BUSINESS:
A. An agreement with DocuPhase, Inc. for additional consulting services
for the County Records Upgrade Project, not to exceed $15,000.
(1998907)
The Chair requested the agreement be withdrawn from the
agenda due to a number of concerns.
B. A resolution approving a corporate manager liquor license application
from Shirley L. Beers in connection with a Class H (non-profit)
liquor license for Hillcrest Country Club located at 8901 "O"
Street. (1998976)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of Resolution
1998976. On call Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and
Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried.
C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the Lincoln-Lancaster
County Health Department by Thomas E. Zimmerman, on behalf of Brian
and Kelli Hughes, for damages. (1997327)
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, stated the claim had been
investigated and recommended denial because there was no negligence
found on the part of the County.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded to accept the County
Attorney's recommendation and deny the claim. On call Campbell,
Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye. Motion carried.
6) RETURNING TO NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from the Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture to hold the Frontier Harley "Spring Ride
End of Event Banquet" with entertainment on Saturday, May 16, 1998
from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Agricultural Hall in State Fair Park.
(1998684) (1998807) (1998725) (1998896)
This item was previously acted on.
B. An agreement with the Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement
and Criminal Justice for Lancaster County's participation in a
statewide protection order registry, at no cost to the County.
(1998978)
Bill Jarrett, Chief Deputy Sheriff, appeared and explained a statewide
protection order registry is being implemented. He stated any protection
order filed in the State of Nebraska would be online and could be
accessed through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) system.
Jarrett stated it will also enable them to access information regarding
gun registration permits. Operation and maintenance of the system will
be done by the Nebraska State Patrol.
Steinman asked if the information would be available nationwide.
Jarrett stated they hope it will be made available nationwide at some
point.
Steinman asked how many states are currently online.
Mike Overton, Nebraska Crime Commission, appeared and explained that the
Federal Bureau of Investigation is trying to perfect things at the
federal level. He added there are approximately seven states ready to
contribute data.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye.
Motion carried.
C. A contract with Aspen Aftercare Inc. to participate in the County
Burial Services General Assistance Program under the terms and
conditions of the original provider's plan, beginning November
1, 1997. (1998967)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call
Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
D. Amendment to an agreement with BI, Inc. for the purchase of two field
monitoring devices and transmitters for Juvenile Probation, in the
amount of $2,800. (1998971)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call
Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye.
Motion carried.
E. Authorization for the County Attorney to sign a Stipulation for the
Weaver's Potato Chip Company, Inc. bankruptcy case to extend cash
collateral until June 30, 1998. (1998972)
MOTION: Tussing moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda and Tussing voted aye.
Motion carried.
F. Authorization of the installation of the following traffic signs in
Lancaster County: (1998982)
Signage Location
Two 40 mile per hour speed On NW 91st Street between Highway 6
limit signs and West Vine street fornorthbound
and southbound traffic
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution
1998982. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell
voted aye. Motion carried.
G. Recommendation from Lancaster Manor and the Purchasing Agent to award
a bid for one commercial electric dishwasher and overflow sink to
Pegler/SYSCO, for $40,510. (1998968)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye.
Motion carried.
H. Recommendation from the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent to
award a bid to Western Sand & Gravel, in the amount of $341,820, for
production and hauling of gravel surface coarse material to various
County locations. (1998969)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Tussing seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion
carried.
I. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the Lancaster County
Corrections Department by Dung Nguyen, in the amount of $2.80, for
lost property. (1998970)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept the Director's
recommendation and deny the tort claim. On call Tussing,
Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye.
Motion carried.
J. Setting of a public hearing for Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in
the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, on the
first floor of the County-City Building regarding proposed procedures
for forming a Special Improvement District and proposed amendments to
the County Minimum Road Standards of platted and dedicated roads.
(1998977)
Steinman noted that in the resolution one of the stipulations is that the
chapel be sold with the condition that weddings and events scheduled
through December be allowed to proceed.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded approval of Resolution
1998977. 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 approval of:
A. Setting of public hearings for Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in
the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, on the
first floor of the County-City Building for the following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 27b, pursuant to the 1998
Comprehensive Plan Annual Review, requested by Peter Katt on
behalf of Steve Champoux, to revise the Land Use Plan to change
124 acres from Agricultural to Low Density Residential at the
northwest corner of 134th and "A" Streets in Lancaster
County, Nebraska. (1998937)
2. A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR Agricultural
Residential, requested by Peter Katt on behalf of Steve Champoux,
on property located at the northwest corner of 134th and "A"
Streets in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Change of Zone
147) (1998938)
3. A County Special Permit, Crooked Creek Community Unit Plan,
requested by Brian D. Carstens on behalf of 134th Street
Partnership and Steve Champoux, on property located south and
west of the corner of 134th and "O" Streets in
Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Special Permit 151) (1998939)
4. A Preliminary Plat, Crooked Creek, requested by Brian D. Carstens
on behalf of 134th Street Partnership and Steve Champoux, on
property located south and west of the corner of 134th and "O"
Streets in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (Preliminary Plat 97024)
(1998940)
B. Setting of a public hearing for Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in
the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, on the
first floor of the County-City Building regarding proposed procedures
for forming a Special Improvement District and proposed amendments to
the County Minimum Road Standards of platted and dedicated roads.
(1998977)
This item was moved forward to New Business Item 6J.
C. Setting of a sale date for Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 2 p.m. for the
sale of the St. Francis Chapel property and the establishment of
certain conditions for the sale. (1998974)
D. Maintenance agreements with the following:
Agency Vendor Amount
Public Defender Alternative $3,194
(1998919) Business Systems
County Engineer EquiServ $1,967
(1998948)
Records and Microfilm Imaging $2,220
Information Systems
Management
(3 contracts)
(1998964) (1998965)
(1998966)
E. A user's agreement with Woods Brothers Realty for remote access to
Lancaster County records, for $0.143 per transaction. (1998973)
F. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following:
Landowner Location Amount
Maurice L. and Near NW 70th Street $127.13
Evelyn Densberger and W McKelvie Road
(1998949)
Ted Johnson Near NW 140th Street $10
(1998950) and W Mill Road
Dan and Patty Near N 56th Street $152
Kreitman (1998951) and Little Salt Road
Beverly Housel, Near NW 140th Street $226.25 and a
Trustee (2 contracts) and W Mill Road donation
(1998952) (1998962)
David B. and Nancy Near N 14th Street $177.50
J. Grant (1998953) and Alvo Road
Jerry Hartman Near S 148th Street $10
(1998954) and Wittstruck Road
Virgil Ritter Near S 148th Street $171.25
(1998955) and Wittstruck Road
Thomas Stickney Near N 112th Street $10
(1998956) and Little Salt Road
State of Nebraska At S 68th Street and Donation
Game and Parks Panama Road
Commission (1998957)
State of Nebraska Near N 56th Street $220.75
Game and Parks Little Salt Road
Commission (1998958)
MOTION: Svoboda moved and Campbell seconded approval of the Consent
Items. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell
voted aye. Motion carried.
9) OTHER BUSINESS:
Campbell stated the County-City will be presented an award at the Mid-
America Geographic Information System Symposium next Monday, May 4, 1998
at the Cornhusker Hotel and that Larry Worrell, County Surveyor, will be
representing the County.
Campbell also requested that the agreement with DocuPhase, Inc. be
reviewed when the County Board considers its budget. She stated Dave
Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, wants to review where they budget the
money and how they budget it. Campbell stated the Board should request
Brian Pillard, Records and Information Management and Information
Services to bring forth a recommendation as to how the issue should be
addressed and added that the issue shouldn't be lost.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded adjournment. Svoboda,
Tussing, Campbell, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion
carried.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Equalization
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, April 28, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Darlene Tussing
Others Present: Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting
held on Tuesday, April 21, 1998. (1998945) (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
of April 21, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and
Svoboda voted aye. Tussing abstained. Motion carried.
2) APPROVAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
The Catholic Bishop of Lincoln
Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc.
Grace Lutheran Church
Campbell stated she would be voting on the item, however, she wanted to
note that she is on the Food Bank Board of Directors.
MOTION: Tussing moved and Svoboda seconded approval of motor
vehicle tax exemptions for The Catholic Bishop of Lincoln, Food
Bank of Lincoln, Inc. and Grace Lutheran Church. On call
Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing and Campbell voted aye.
Motion carried.
3) ADJOURNMENT:
At the direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk