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1998 Regular Agendas & Minutes



AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners To Be
Held Tuesday, September 1, 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 meetings
              held on Tuesday, August 25, 1998. (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,
             September 1, 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.

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 Corporate Manager application for James Michael
          Ballard in connection with a Class Y (Farm Winery)
          liquor license for James Arthur Vineyards LLC located
          at 2001 West Raymond in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
          (19981877) (19981924) (19981930) (19982025)

     B.   Setting of final tax request for Lancaster County and
          Lancaster County Rural Library.

     C.   A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR
          Agricultural Residential, requested by Richard Coupe,
          on property located north and west of the corner of NW
          84th Street and Bluff Road in Lancaster
          County, Nebraska.  (County Change of Zone 180)
          (19981723) (19981846)

     D.   County Special Permit, Coupe De Ville Heights Community
          Unit Plan, requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of
          Richard Coupe, consisting of 11 three-acre lots, on
          property located north and west of the corner of NW
          84th Street and Bluff Road in Lancaster
          County, Nebraska. (County Special Permit 159)
          (19981721) (19981847)

     E.   A County Preliminary Plat, Coupe De Ville Heights,
          requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of Richard Coupe,
          consisting of 11 lots, on property located north and
          west of the corner of NW 84th Street and Bluff
          Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Preliminary
          Plat 98019) (19981722) (19981845)

5)   NEW BUSINESS:

     A.   An agreement with Hanigan Bjorkman Ecklund for
          accounting services in connection with County grants,
          in an amount not to exceed $6,000, beginning on August
          1, 1998 and ending July 31, 1999. (19982008)

     B.   A labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police,
          Lodge 32 for correctional officers beginning August 27,
          1998 and ending August 31, 2000. (19982009)

     C.   A Community Development Grant Contract with the Rural
          Enterprise Assistance Program (REAP) for design and
          implementation of a micro enterprise system, beginning
          September 1, 1998 and ending August 31, 2000, in the
          amount of $39,000. (19982039)

     D.   A five year contract with UNICO Group, Inc. for County
          property and casualty insurance brokerage services, in
          the amount of $24,000 for the first year.  (19982043)

     E.   A participation agreement with the Public Employees
          Benefit Services Corporation to establish a Post
          Employment Health Care Plan for employees covered under
          the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
          Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME) agreement. (19982047)

     F.   A labor agreement with Local 2468 of the American
          Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,
          AFL-CIO (AFSCME), beginning September 1, 1998 and
          ending August 31, 2000. (19982045)

     G.   An addendum to the 1998-2000 American Federation of
          State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME)
          agreement for a test sick leave program for a one year
          period for all newly hired employees at Lancaster
          Manor. (19982046)

     H.   Adoption of the Post Employment Health Care Plan for
          unclassified and unrepresented County employees.
          (19982048)

     I.   A participation agreement with Public Employees Benefit
          Services Corporation to establish a Post Employment
          Health Care Plan for unclassified and unrepresented
          County employees. (19982049)

     J.   Approval of 3.5 percent cost of living increase for the
          1998-1999 fiscal year for unrepresented employees in
          the County's Classified Service, effective August 27,
          1998. (19982044)

     K.   Authorization of the installation of two "School
          Advance" signs on Amberly Road, one east of North
          134th Street for eastbound traffic and one
          east of relocated North 134th Street for
          westbound traffic. (19982038)

     L.   Authorization of the installation and removal of the
          following traffic signs: (19982037)

               Installation of "Stop" signs on Southwest
               112th Street for northbound and
               southbound traffic at the West Van Dorn
               intersection with "four-way" signs below each
               "Stop" sign

               Installation of a "Stop" sign on Southwest
               112th Street approximately 500 feet north
               and south of the West Van Dorn Street intersection

          The following sign changes are to be made after November 1, 1998
          at the intersection of Southwest 112th and West Van Dorn Streets:

               Removal of "Stop" signs on West Van Dorn Street
               for east and westbound traffic

               Removal of the "four-way" signs below each "Stop"
               signs at the intersection

               Installation of "Caution/Cross Traffic Does Not
               Stop" signs below the "Stop" signs on Southwest
               112th Street for north and southbound
               traffic with removal of the warning signs after a
               six month adjustment period

     M.   Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
          Engineer to recognize all bids received from the following
          for annual production of limestone rock material: (19982042)

               Martin Marietta at $8 per ton from Weeping Water
               Kerford Limestone Company at $7.20 from Weeping Water

     N.   Approval of a disbursement from the Lancaster County
          Leasing Corporation Renewal and Replacement Fund to
          A.A. Horwath and Sons, in the amount of $7,248, for a
          laundry dryer, to A-1 Refrigeration Inc., in the amount
          of $5,769.60 and to Pegler Sysco Food Services Company,
          in the amount of $40,510, for a dishwasher and plumbing
          installation. (19982026)

     O.   A request for refund of real estate taxes from Robert L
          Starcher for 1996 for approximately $55.36 and    for
          1997 for approximately $54.93. (19982027)

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.   Setting of the following public hearings for Tuesday,
          September 8, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners/
          City Council Hearing Room, Room 112, on the first floor
          of the County-City Building:

          1.  A County Special Permit, requested by Lynn
              Cunningham on behalf of Bernadette Thiel, to place a
              temporary mobile home residence on property located at
              the northeast corner of South 110th Street and
              Stagecoach Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.  (County
              Special Permit 160) (19982012)

          2.  A County Special Permit, Country Estates Community
              Unit Plan, requested by Lyle Loth of ESP on behalf of
              Ron and Judeen Oelling, consisting of ten dwelling
              units on ten residential lots, on property located
              north and west of the corner of Southwest 29th
              Street and West Roca Road (Highway 33) in Lancaster
              County, Nebraska. (County Special Permit 155)
              (19982011)

          3.  A County Preliminary Plat, Country Estates
              Addition, requested by Lyle Loth of ESP on behalf of
              Ron and Judeen Oelling, consisting of ten dwelling
              units on ten residential lots on property north and
              west of the corner of Southwest 29th Street
              and West Roca Road (Highway 33) in Lancaster County,
              Nebraska. (County Preliminary Plat 98020) (19982021)

     B.   Setting of the following public hearings for Tuesday,
          September 15, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners/
          City Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of
          the County-City Building:

          1.  A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to
              AGR Agricultural Residential, requested by J. Michael
              Rierden on behalf of Merle Jahde, on property located
              at the southwest corner of Southwest 56th
              Street and West Denton Road in Lancaster County,
              Nebraska. (County Change of Zone 179) (19982013)

          2.  A County Special Permit, Yankee Lake Acres, for
              authority to develop 15 residential lots within 1,320
              feet of Yankee Hill Lake, located one-quarter mile
              south of the corner of Southwest 56th Street
              and West Denton Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
              (County Special Permit 157) (19982023)

          3.  A County Preliminary Plat, Yankee Lake Acres, for
              15 single family lots, requested by Jack Tuma of ESP on
              behalf of Pendel, Inc. on property located at the
              southwest corner of Southwest 56th Street and
              West Denton Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County
              Preliminary Plat 98005) (19982022)

     C.   A maintenance agreement with Solutions for a
          photocopier located at the Corrections facility in
          Airpark, in the amount of $544, beginning May 11, 1998
          and ending May 11, 1999. (19982041)

     D.   Contracts relating to road improvements with Ronald R
          and Elaine N Eltz at Southwest 58th Street and
          West Panama Road, for $9,160.13.  (19982031-19982036)

7)   ANNOUNCEMENTS:

     A.   The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
          meeting on Thursday, September 3, 1998 at 8 a.m. in the
          conference room located immediately west of the County
          Commissioners Chambers, 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.

8)   EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS:

9)   PENDING:

     A.   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)
          (Scheduled for further discussion on November 17, 1998.)

     B.   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 147)
          (1998938)
          (Scheduled for further discussion on November 17, 1998.)

     C.   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.)

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.   Reports from the following:

       County Board Inventory of County Real Estate (19982024)

          Review of Comprehensive Juvenile Justice System Study
          and Policy Agreements needed for Implementation
          prepared by Chinn Planning, Inc. (19982029)



AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization To Be
Held Tuesday, September 1, 1998 At 1:30 p.m. In The County Commissioners
Chambers, Room 112, First Floor, County-City Building.

1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting
            held on Tuesday, August 25, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on
            file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)

2)   MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:

     Bryan LGH Medical Center East
     Cedar's Youth Services
     Faith Apostolic Holiness Church
     Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center

3)   ADJOURNMENT:


                           MINUTES
            Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
                     Commissioners Chambers
               First Floor, County-City Building
                   Tuesday, September 1, 1998
                           1:30 p.m.

Commissioners Present:  Linda Steinman, Chair
                        Kathy Campbell
                        Bernie Heier
                        Steve Svoboda

 Commissioners Absent:  Larry Hudkins

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

1) MINUTES:  Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meetings
             held on Tuesday, August 25, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is on
             file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)

   MOTION:   Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of the minutes of
             August 25, 1998.  On call Campbell, Svoboda and Steinman
             voted aye. Heier abstained.  Motion carried.



2) CLAIMS:  Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
            September 1, 1998.

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

3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

   The Clerk asked if anyone present requested a change in the
   agenda.  No requests were made and the meeting proceeded as
   planned.

4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:

   A.  A Corporate Manager application for James Michael Ballard
       in connection with a Class Y (Farm Winery) liquor license
       for James Arthur Vineyards LLC located at 2001 West
       Raymond in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (19981877)
       (19981924) (19981930) (19982025)

   The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
   wished to testify in favor of the application.

   Jim Ballard, applicant, appeared to answer questions from the Board.

   Campbell asked Ballard if he had been with the vineyard since
   its inception.

   Ballard stated the vineyard is a family owned business and he
   has been a part of that business since it opened.

   No one appeared in opposition or in a neutral position and
   the hearing was closed.

   Action to be taken on Tuesday, September 8, 1998.

   B.  Setting of final tax request for Lancaster County and
        Lancaster County Rural Library. (19981969)

   The Chair opened the hearing and explained it was being held
   to comply with State law in lieu of the County Clerk
   publishing the preliminary rate.

   Dave Kroeker, Budget and Fiscal Director, appeared and stated
   the rate for Lancaster County would be set at 27.82 cents per
   100 dollars value.

   The rate for the Rural Library will be 2.61 cents per 100
   dollars value.

   Campbell stated the tax rate is lower than the final tax rate
   last year.

   Kroeker stated that was correct.

   The Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in favor,
   opposition or in a neutral position regarding the issue.

   No one appeared and the hearing was closed.

   It was noted action will be taken on Tuesday, September 8, 1998.

   C.  A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR
        Agricultural Residential, requested by Richard Coupe,
        on property located north and west of the corner of NW
        84th Street and Bluff Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
        (County Change of Zone 180) (19981723) (19982094)

   D.  County Special Permit, Coupe De Ville Heights Community
        Unit Plan, requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of
        Richard Coupe, consisting of 11 three-acre lots, on
        property located north and west of the corner of NW
        84th Street and Bluff Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
        (County Special Permit 159) (19981721) (19982095)

   E.  A County Preliminary Plat, Coupe De Ville Heights,
        requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of Richard Coupe,
        consisting of 11 lots, on property located north and west
        of the corner of NW 84th Street and Bluff Road in
        Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Preliminary Plat
        98019) (19981722) (19982096)

   The Chair reconvened the hearings.

   Mike DeKalb, Planning Department, appeared and indicated the
   following revisions have been made:

      Number of lots has been reduced from 11 to ten
      Size of lots has been increased to five acres
      Outlot has been reduced to approximately 15 acres
      Provision of north and south roads


4) PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED:
   Brian Carstens, representing the Coupe's, appeared and
   submitted documentation regarding water consumption (Exhibit A).

   He noted the density would be 8.2 acres per dwelling unit and
   private roadways would be maintained by the homeowners association.

   Heier stated his assumption was that they never ran out of water.

   Carstens responded that was correct.

   Vince Dreeszen, groundwater consultant, appeared to answer
   questions from the Board.

   In response to a question from Campbell regarding quantity of
   water, Dreeszen stated there is adequate water for the lots.

   DeKalb appeared in a neutral position and gave a brief
   background regarding the change of zone, special permit and
   preliminary plat.

   Steinman inquired about the number of lots available under
   the present zoning.

   DeKalb stated there were currently five lots available.

   MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to approve Resolution
           98-2094 denying County Change of Zone 180.  On call Steinman,
           Svoboda and Campbell voted aye.  Heier voted no.  Motion carried.

   MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to approve Resolution
           98-2095 denying County Special Permit 159, Coupe De Ville Heights
           Community Unit Plan.  On call Steinman, Svoboda and Campbell
           voted aye. Heier voted no.  Motion carried.

   MOTION:  Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to approve Resolution
           98-2096 denying County Preliminary Plat 98019, Coupe De Ville
           Heights. On call Svoboda, Campbell and Steinman voted aye.
           Heier voted no.  Motion carried.

5) NEW BUSINESS:

   A. An agreement with Hanigan Bjorkman Ecklund for accounting
      services in connection with County grants, in an amount
      not to exceed $6,000, beginning on August 1, 1998 and
      ending July 31, 1999. (19982008)

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

   B. A labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police,
      Lodge 32 for correctional officers beginning August 27,
      1998 and ending August 31, 2000. (19982009)

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

   C. A Community Development Grant Contract with the Rural
      Enterprise Assistance Program (REAP) for design and
      implementation of a micro enterprise system, beginning
      September 1, 1998 and ending August 31, 2000, in the
      amount of $39,000. (19982039)

   Troy Gagner, Urban Development, explained that the effective
   date of the contract was changed from September 1, 1998 through
   August 31, 2000 to October 1, 1998 through September 30, 2000.

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

   D. A five year contract with UNICO Group, Inc. for County
      property and casualty insurance brokerage services, in
      the amount of $24,000 for the first year.  (19982043)

   Kathy Smith, Assistant Purchasing Agent, explained the
   contract is for property, casualty and fleet insurance.

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

   E. A participation agreement with the Public Employees
      Benefit Services Corporation to establish a Post
      Employment Health Care Plan for employees covered under
      the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
      Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME) agreement. (19982047)

   John Cripe, Personnel, appeared and explained that the agreement
   provides for tax free monies to be set aside for future medical
   premiums and payments upon an employee's retirement.

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

   F. A labor agreement with Local 2468 of the American Federation
      of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME),
      beginning September 1, 1998 and ending August 31, 2000. (19982045)

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

   G. An addendum to the 1998-2000 American Federation of
      State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME)
      agreement for a test sick leave program for a two year
      period for all newly hired employees at Lancaster Manor.
      (19982046)

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

   H. Adoption of the Post Employment Health Care Plan for
      unclassified and unrepresented County employees. (19982048)

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

   I. A participation agreement with Public Employees Benefit
      Services Corporation to establish a Post Employment
      Health Care Plan for unclassified and unrepresented
      County employees. (19982049)

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

   J. Approval of 3.5 percent cost of living increase for the
      1998-1999 fiscal year for unrepresented employees in the
      County's Classified Service, effective August 27, 1998.  (19982044)

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

   K. Authorization of the installation of two "School Advance"
      signs on Amberly Road, one east of North 134th
      Street for eastbound traffic and one east of relocated
      North 134th Street for westbound traffic.
      (19982038)

   MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of Resolution 98-2038.
           On call Svoboda, Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted aye.  Motion
           carried.

   L. Authorization of the installation and removal of the
      following traffic signs: (19982037)

           Installation of "Stop" signs on Southwest 112th Street for
           northbound and southbound traffic at the West Van Dorn
           intersection with "four-way" signs below each "Stop" sign

           Installation of a "Stop Ahead" sign on Southwest 112th Street
           approximately 500 feet north and south of the West Van Dorn
           Street intersection

       The following sign changes are to be made after November 1, 1998
       at the intersection of Southwest 112th and West Van Dorn Streets:

           Removal of "Stop" signs on West Van Dorn Street for
           east and westbound traffic

           Removal of the "four-way" signs below each "Stop"
           signs at the intersection

           Installation of "Caution/Cross Traffic Does Not Stop"
           signs below the "Stop" signs on Southwest 112th Street
           for north and southbound traffic with removal of the
           warning signs after a six month adjustment period

   MOTION:  Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution
            98-2037.  On call Steinman, Svoboda, Heier and Campbell voted
            aye.  Motion carried.

   M.  Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
       Engineer to recognize all bids received from the
       following for annual production of limestone rock
       material: (19982042)

           Martin Marietta at $8 per ton from Weeping Water
           Kerford Limestone Company at $7.20 from Weeping Water

   MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.

   Heier asked why a higher bid would be accepted.

   Larry Worrell, County Surveyor, explained they require
   bidding on rock and gravel from different quarries and pits
   for delivery to the site.  He stated the bids are for rock
   production only and are not in conjunction with hauling bids
   at the present time.

   He explained they are, in effect, placing the bids on file.

   Steinman stated they may or may not use those bidders.

   Worrell stated that was correct.

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

   N.  Approval of a disbursement from the Lancaster County
       Leasing Corporation Renewal and Replacement Fund to A.A.
       Horwath and Sons, in the amount of $7,248, for a laundry
       dryer, to A-1 Refrigeration Inc., in the amount of
       $5,769.60 and to Pegler Sysco Food Services Company, in
       the amount of $40,510, for a dishwasher and plumbing
       installation. (19982026)

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

   O.  A request for refund of real estate taxes from Robert L
       Starcher for 1996 for approximately $55.36 and for 1997
       for approximately $54.93. (19982027)

   MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval.

   Campbell noted for record that the refund is due to an
   incorrect entry on files.

    ROLL CALL: Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda and Heier 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
   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 the following public hearings for Tuesday,
       September 8, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners/City
       Council Hearing Room, Room 112, on the first floor of the
       County-City Building:

       1.  A County Special Permit, requested by Lynn Cunningham
       on behalf of Bernadette Thiel, to place a temporary
       mobile home residence on property located at the
       northeast corner of South 110th Street and
       Stagecoach Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.  (County
       Special Permit 160) (19982012)

       2.  A County Special Permit, Country Estates Community
       Unit Plan, requested by Lyle Loth of ESP on behalf of Ron
       and Judeen Oelling, consisting of ten dwelling units on
       ten residential lots, on property located north and west
       of the corner of Southwest 29th Street and West
       Roca Road (Highway 33) in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
       (County Special Permit 155) (19982011)

       3.  A County Preliminary Plat, Country Estates Addition,
       requested by Lyle Loth of ESP on behalf of Ron and Judeen
       Oelling, consisting of ten dwelling units on ten
       residential lots on property north and west of the corner
       of Southwest 29th Street and West Roca Road
       (Highway 33) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County
       Preliminary Plat 98020) (19982021)

   B.  Setting of the following public hearings for Tuesday,
       September 15, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners/City
       Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the
       County-City Building:

       1.  A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR
       Agricultural Residential, requested by J. Michael Rierden
       on behalf of Merle Jahde, on property located at the
       southwest corner of Southwest 56th Street and
       West Denton Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County
       Change of Zone 179) (19982013)

       2.  A County Special Permit, Yankee Lake Acres, for
       authority to develop 15 residential lots within 1,320
       feet of Yankee Hill Lake, located one-quarter mile south
       of the corner of Southwest 56th Street and West
       Denton Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County
       Special Permit 157) (19982023)

       3.  A County Preliminary Plat, Yankee Lake Acres, for 15
       single family lots, requested by Jack Tuma of ESP on
       behalf of Pendel, Inc. on property located at the
       southwest corner of Southwest 56th Street and
       West Denton Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County
       Preliminary Plat 98005) (19982022)

   C.  A maintenance agreement with Solutions for a photocopier
       located at the Corrections facility in Airpark, in the
       amount of $544, beginning May 11, 1998 and ending May 11,
       1999. (19982041)

   D.  Contracts relating to road improvements with Ronald R and
       Elaine N Eltz at Southwest 58th Street and West
       Panama Road, for $9,160.13.  (19982031-19982036)

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


OTHER BUSINESS:

    John Austin appeared and discussed the following:

       Weed Control
       Wages for incarcerated individuals who are assigned to
       work crews
       Creeks in Lancaster County
       Nuisance laws

ADJOURNMENT:

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


                       
Kandra Hahn
Lancaster County Clerk

MINUTES Lancaster County Board Of Equalization Commissioners Chambers First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, September 1, 1998 1:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair Kathy Campbell Bernie Heier Commissioners Absent: Larry Hudkins Steve Svoboda 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, August 25, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of the minutes of August 25, 1998. On call Campbell, Heier and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 2) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS: Bryan LGH Medical Center East Cedar's Youth Services Faith Apostolic Holiness Church Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of motor vehicle tax exemptions for Faith Apostolic Holiness Church and Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center and approval of motor vehicle tax exemptions for Bryan LGH Medical Center East and Cedar's Youth Services subject to the vehicle(s) being titled and registered to the applicant. On call Heier, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 3) ADJOURNMENT: At direction of Chair the meeting was adjourned. Kandra Hahn Lancaster County Clerk

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