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AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners To Be
Held Tuesday, September 29, 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, September 22, 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 29, 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.
A. An exceptional circumstance award, in the amount of
$196, for Earleen Ladd, an employee in the County
Clerk's office. (19982342)
B. An exceptional circumstance award, in the amount of
$530, for Melissa Koci, an employee in the County
Clerk's office. (19982341)
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. An application for a Class E (Beer Off Sale Only) and a
Class K (Wine Off Sale Only) liquor license for Yankee
Doodles Inc. dba/T's Fast Stop located at 640 West Van
Dorn, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. (19982227)
(19982265) (19982333) (19982387)
B. Hospital Authority Number 1 bond issues for Madonna
Rehabilitation Hospital, as required by federal tax
law, the proceeds of which will be used to terminate,
pay, refund, redeem and retire, $3,250,000 of
outstanding bonds and to provide approximately
$5,850,000 to make improvements to existing facilities.
(19982352)
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An agreement with the University of Nebraska for
operating the Nutrition Education Program for low
income housing clients in rural Lancaster County, in
the amount of $10,837, beginning September 1, 1998 and
ending August 31, 1999. (19982377)
B. An agreement with United of Omaha Life Insurance
Company (Mutual of Omaha) for billing and collection
services in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) at 50 cents
per month, per employee. (19982375)
C. An agreement with the University of Nebraska Medical
Center College of Nursing for a supervised clinical
program through Lancaster Manor, at no cost to the
County. (19982378)
D. An agreement with LPT, Inc. for the County to provide
maintenance of the following roads located in Cardwell
Woods Addition: (19982388)
2,290 feet of West Cardwell Road
576 feet of Whitetail Circle
487 feet of Bobcat Circle
683 feet of Cardwell Circle
576 feet of Fireplace Circle
E. Grant contracts with the following:
Heartland Big Brothers/Big Sisters, in the amount
of $7,500, to fund general operations of the
mentoring programs (19982379)
Responsible Hospitality Council, in the amount of
$10,000, for the Responsible Beverage Service
Program and the Hospitality Outreach and Education
Program (19982380)
Good Neighbor Center, Inc., in the amount of
$13,000, to assist with an emergency food and
clothing center for low income families (19982381)
F. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a
study regarding the vacation of a portion of a County
road generally located at Southwest 86th
Street and West Martell Road in Lancaster County,
Nebraska. (19982382)
G. Approval of a disbursement from the Lancaster County
Leasing Corporation 1992 Construction Fund to Pegler
Sysco Food Services Company, in the amount of
$2,521.40, for electrical service installation for a
dishwasher at Lancaster Manor. (19982357)
H. Setting of salary for Julie B Hansen, Deputy Public
Defender, at $32,500, effective October 8, 1998.
(19982355)
I. A request for refund of real estate taxes from Harold
Voller for 1996 for approximately $70.58 and for 1997
for approximately $73.74. (19982356)
J. Request from Linda K Lukesh, an employee at Lancaster
Manor, to voluntarily participate in the County
retirement plan. (19982347)
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 a public hearing for Tuesday, October 6,
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 Coupe de Ville
Preliminary Plat and Special Permit to develop five
residential lots on property located north and west of
the corner of Northwest 84th Street and Bluff
Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
B. Setting of a public hearing for Wednesday, November 4,
1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City
Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the
County-City Building regarding Lancaster County's
proposed "One-and-Six-Year Road and Bridge Improvement
Program for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 1999
through June 30, 2004".
C. A maintenance agreement with JJE, Inc. for service on
equipment located in County Court, in the amount of
$545, beginning September 29, 1998 and ending September
28, 1999. (19982346)
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Thursday, October 1, 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:
Sheriff's Report of Fees (19982338)
1997-1998 Federal Annual Certification Report received
by the County Attorney's office through its drug
forfeiture program (19982389)
AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization To Be
Held Tuesday, September 29, 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, September 22, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is
on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 6 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit A. (19982365) (19982371)
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
4) DISAPPROVAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
Villa Marie School
5) PENALTY ASSESSED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY:
J E Ducey (19982145)
6) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, September 29, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Bernie Heier
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 Commissioners meetings
held on Tuesday, September 22, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is
on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of the minutes of
September 22, 1998. On call Campbell, Heier, Svoboda and
Steinman voted aye. Hudkins was absent from voting. Motion
carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
September 29, 1998.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Heier,
Campbell, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Hudkins was absent
from voting. Motion carried.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
A. An exceptional circumstance award, in the amount of $196,
for Earleen Ladd, an employee in the County Clerk's
office. (19982342)
B. An exceptional circumstance award, in the amount of $530,
for Melissa Koci, an employee in the County Clerk's
office. (19982341)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of one time
cash awards for Earleen Ladd and Melissa Koci. On call Steinman,
Svoboda, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
4) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. An application for a Class E (Beer Off Sale Only) and a
Class K (Wine Off Sale Only) liquor license for Yankee
Doodles Inc. dba/T's Fast Stop located at 640 West Van
Dorn, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. (19982227)
(19982265) (19982333) (19982387)
The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to testify in favor of the application.
Betty Hartman, applicant, appeared and explained the name of
business had changed making it necessary to apply for a new
license. She stated she has been at the location on West Van
Dorn for a year and a half.
The Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in opposition or
on a neutral basis.
Captain Byford Bruce, Sheriff's Office, indicated they had no
reason for denial.
The Chair closed the public hearing and indicated action
would be taken next Tuesday, October 6, 1998.
B. Hospital Authority Number 1 bond issues for Madonna
Rehabilitation Hospital, as required by federal tax law,
the proceeds of which will be used to terminate, pay,
refund, redeem and retire, $3,250,000 of outstanding
bonds and to provide approximately $5,850,000 to make
improvements to existing facilities. (19982352)
The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to testify in favor.
Lauren Wismer, Cline Williams, appeared and stated the bonds
will refund existing bonds with approximately $8.85 million
to be used for construction of new facilities and remodeling
of existing facilities at Madonna.
Victor Witkowiz, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, appeared
and stated the $8.85 million will be used to add 60,000
square feet of new building which will create more private
rooms and better shower/bathing facilities for patients.
Campbell asked how long the construction would take.
Witkowiz stated the facilities would be ready January 1, 2000.
The Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in opposition or
in a neutral position.
No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Svoboda, Heier and Campbell voted aye. Hudkins was
absent from voting. Motion carried.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An agreement with the University of Nebraska for
operating the Nutrition Education Program for low income
housing clients in rural Lancaster County, in the amount
of $10,837, beginning September 1, 1998 and ending August
31, 1999. (19982377)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval. Steinman,
Svoboda Campbell and Heier voted aye. Hudkins was absent
from voting. Motion carried.
B. An agreement with United of Omaha Life Insurance Company
(Mutual of Omaha) for billing and collection services in
accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) at 50 cents per month,
per employee. (19982375)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval. Heier, Svoboda,
Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Hudkins was absent from
voting. Motion carried.
C. An agreement with the University of Nebraska Medical
Center College of Nursing for a supervised clinical
program through Lancaster Manor, at no cost to the
County. (19982378)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. Campbell,
Steinman, Svoboda and Heier voted aye. Hudkins was absent
from voting. Motion carried.
D. An agreement with LPT, Inc. for the County to provide
maintenance of the following roads located in Cardwell
Woods Addition: (19982388)
2,290 feet of West Cardwell Road
576 feet of Whitetail Circle
487 feet of Bobcat Circle
683 feet of Cardwell Circle
576 feet of Fireplace Circle
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. Heier, Svoboda,
Steinman and Campbell voted aye. Hudkins was absent from
voting. Motion carried.
E. Grant contracts with the following:
Heartland Big Brothers/Big Sisters, in the amount of
$7,500, to fund general operations of the mentoring
programs (19982379)
Responsible Hospitality Council, in the amount of
$10,000, for the Responsible Beverage Service Program
and the Hospitality Outreach and Education Program
(19982380)
Good Neighbor Center, Inc., in the amount of $13,000,
to assist with an emergency food and clothing center
for low income families (19982381)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Heier, Svoboda and Campbell voted aye. Hudkins was
absent from voting. Motion carried.
F. A resolution directing the County Engineer to conduct a study
regarding the vacation of a portion of a County road generally
located at Southwest 86th Street and West Martell
Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (19982382)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution
98-2382. On call Svoboda, Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted
aye. Hudkins was absent from voting. Motion carried.
G. Approval of a disbursement from the Lancaster County
Leasing Corporation 1992 Construction Fund to Pegler
Sysco Food Services Company, in the amount of $2,521.40,
for electrical service installation for a dishwasher at
Lancaster Manor. (19982357)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Svoboda,
Heier, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Hudkins was absent
from voting. Motion carried.
H. Setting of salary for Julie B Hansen, Deputy Public
Defender, at $32,500, effective October 8, 1998.
(19982355)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Campbell,
Heier, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Hudkins was absent
from voting. Motion carried.
I. A request for refund of real estate taxes from Harold
Voller for 1996 for approximately $70.58 and for 1997 for
approximately $73.74. (19982356)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call
Campbell, Steinman, Heier and Svoboda voted aye. Hudkins was
absent from voting. Motion carried.
J. Request from Linda K Lukesh, an employee at Lancaster
Manor, to voluntarily participate in the County
retirement plan. (19982347)
(Hudkins entered chambers.)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
6) CONSENT ITEMS: These are items of business before the
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners which have
been previously supplied to each Commissioner in
writing, which are relatively routine and which are expected
to be adopted without dissent. Any individual item may be
removed for special discussion and consideration by a
Commissioner or by any member of the public without prior
notice. Unless there 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 a public hearing for Tuesday, October 6, 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 Coupe de Ville Preliminary Plat and
Special Permit to develop five residential lots on
property located north and west of the corner of
Northwest 84th Street and Bluff Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska.
B. Setting of a public hearing for Wednesday, November 4,
1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City
Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the
County-City Building regarding Lancaster County's
proposed "One-and-Six-Year Road and Bridge Improvement
Program for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 1999
through June 30, 2004".
C. A maintenance agreement with JJE, Inc. for service on
equipment located in County Court, in the amount of $545,
beginning September 29, 1998 and ending September 28,
1999. (19982346)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of the
Consent Items. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Heier,
Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
7) OTHER BUSINESS:
Al Laukaitis, reporter for the Journal Star, appeared
and introduced Mark Anderson who will be covering City
Council and County Board.
8) ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded adjournment. Svoboda,
Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion carried.
Kandra Hahn
County Clerk
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board Of Equalization
Commissioners Hearing Room
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, September 29, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Bernie Heier
Larry Hudkins
Steve Svoboda
Others Present: Norm Agena, County Assessor
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, September 22, 1998. (A copy of these minutes
is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of the minutes of
September 22, 1998. On call Campbell, Heier, Svoboda and
Steinman voted aye. Hudkins was absent from voting.
Motion carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 6 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit A. (19982365) (19982371)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Heier,
Campbell, Steinman and Svoboda voted aye. Hudkins was absent
from voting. Motion carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of a motor
vehicle tax exemption for Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. On
call Steinman, Svoboda, Heier and Campbell voted aye. Hudkins
was absent from voting. Motion carried.
4) DISAPPROVAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
Villa Marie School
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to deny a motor vehicle
tax exemption for Villa Marie School. On call Svoboda, Campbell,
Steinman and Heier voted aye. Hudkins was absent from voting.
Motion carried.
The Chair recessed the meeting until 2:30 p.m. when it was reconvened.
5) PENALTY ASSESSED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY:
J E Ducey (19982145)
James Ducey appeared and gave a brief background regarding the
situation.
The assessor recommended a 50 percent penalty on personal property.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to accept the assessor's
recommendation and assess a 50 percent penalty on personal
property for J E Ducey. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell,
Hudkins and Heier voted aye. Motion carried.
6) ADJOURNMENT:
By direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
County Clerk