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Agenda For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of
Commissioners To Be Held Tuesday, October 6, 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 29, 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, October 6,
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. County Special Permit, Coupe De Ville Heights Community
Unit Plan, requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of
Richard Coupe, consisting of four, five-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) (19982424)
(19982447)
B. County Preliminary Plat, Coupe De Ville Heights,
requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of Richard Coupe,
consisting of four lots, on property located north and
west of the corner of NW 84th Street and Bluff
Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Preliminary
98019) (19982424) (19982448)
5) OLD BUSINESS:
A. A resolution in connection with 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. (19982440)
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)
6) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from the
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture to hold a
40th Anniversary Party for Lincoln Benefit Life
Insurance Company on Saturday, October 17, 1998 from 3
p.m. to 1 a.m. at State Fair Park.
(19982397)(19982438)(19982439)
B. An agreement with Orton, Thomas, Peterson and O'Connell
for legal services for indigents in the separate Juvenile
Court, at a rate of $5,000 per month, beginning January
1, 1999 and ending December 31, 1999. (19982407)
C. Keno grant contracts with the following:
• Friendship Home, Inc., in the amount of $7,460,
for its parent support and education project
(19982408)
• American Red Cross, in the amount of $3,500, for
HIV/AIDS education (19982409)
• Cedars Youth Services, in the amount of $7,500,
for the "Bridging the Gap" program (19982410)
• Lincoln Medical Education Foundation, in the
amount of $5,000, for the gambling crisis line
(19982411)
• Hispanic Community Center, in the amount of
$2,145, for the "Connecting Neighborhood
Partnership" program (19982412)
• Nebraska Human Resources Research Foundation, in
the amount of $1,250, for enhancing at-risk
adolescent self-esteem through service (19982413)
• Leadership Lincoln, in the amount of $3,000, for
the "Peer to Peer - Transforming Teens into
Trustees" program (19982414)
• Homestead Girl Scout Council, in the amount of
$2,000, for an after-school program (19982415)
• YWCA of Lincoln, in the amount of $2,145, for
respite work (19982416)
D. A request from ATI Title Company for refund of Real
Estate taxes due to a clerical error, in the amount of
$1,605.50. (19982420)
E. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Corrections Department by Kenneth Hamilton, in the amount
of $30, for lost property. (19982404)
F. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Corrections Department by Clarence Edwards II, in the
amount of $54.99, for lost property. (19982405)
G. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Corrections Department by Roy Harris, in the amount of
$18.75, for lost property. (19982406)
H. An agreement with Firstcare Health Services Incorporated
to provide temporary nursing staff for Lancaster Manor,
at rates provided in agreement. (19982441)
I. Approval of the disbursement of $815.00 to Coastal Data
Products Incorporated for time clock replacement at
Lancaster Manor from the Lancaster County Leasing
Corporation 1992 Construction Fund. (19982442)
J. Award a bid to Nebraska Hydro Seeding Incorporated to
provide seeding and overseeding on several county
locations for the County Engineering department in the
amount of $45,715. (19982443)
K. Approval of the purchase of an additional ballot counting
machine for the Election Office from Election Systems &
Software in the amount of $45,750. (19982444)
L. Setting of salaries for certain County employees in the
County Unclassified Service; Deputy Sheriff Captains;
County Directors and Deputy Directors; Attorneys in the
Public Defenders Office; and attorneys in the County
Attorneys Office. (19982446)
M. Award of bids to Solutions for the removal of walls at
the Motor Vehicle Facility in the amount of $560; and All
Makes Office Equipment Company for the reconfiguration of
office furniture at the same location in the amount of
either $3,960 or $5,880, depending on when the work can
be performed. (19982449)
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 a public hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 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 a County Special Permit, requested by
Roy Hansmeyer, for authority to operate a commercial
feedlot for 600 hogs on property located at SW
114th Street and West Hallam Road in Lancaster
County, Nebraska. (19982426)
B. A maintenance agreement with A & D Technical Supply
Company for equipment located at the County Engineering
Department, in the amount of $560, beginning November,
1998 and ending November, 1999. (19982436)
C. A maintenance agreement with Solutions for equipment
located at County Probation, in the amount of $707.85,
beginning September 28, 1998 and ending September 28,
1999. (19982450)
8) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Thursday, October 8, 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. A public hearing will be held on 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. 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. 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.)
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:
Clerk of the District Court (19982422)
Lancaster Manor (19982445)
Agenda For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization To Be Held Tuesday, October 6, 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 29, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS: Approval of 23 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19982437) 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION: Gateway Manor, Inc. Lincoln Lutheran School Association 4) APPEAL OF A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR DORIS MATEJOUSKY (19982358) 5) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, October 6, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Bernie Heier
Larry Hudkins
Commissioners Absent: Steve Svoboda
Others Present: Doug Cyr, Deputy County Attorney
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of
Commissioners meetings held on Tuesday,
September 29, 1998. (A copy of the
minutes is on file in the Office of the
Lancaster County Clerk.)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval of
the minutes of September 29, 1998. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Heier and Steinman voted
aye. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through
Tuesday, October 6, 1998.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval.
On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman and
Hudkins voted aye. 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. County Special Permit, Coupe De Ville Heights Community
Unit Plan, requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of
Richard Coupe, consisting of four, five-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)
(19982424) (19982447)
B. County Preliminary Plat, Coupe De Ville Heights,
requested by Brian Carstens on behalf of Richard Coupe,
consisting of four lots, on property located north and
west of the corner of NW 84th Street and Bluff
Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Preliminary
98019) (19982424) (19982448)
The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to testify in favor of the special permit and
preliminary plat.
Brian Carstens, appearing on behalf of the applicant,
explained that they are now proposing four, five-acre lots
and a small private roadway off of Northwest 84th
Street. He added all of the staff conditions have now been
met under the re-submittal.
The Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in opposition or
in a neutral position.
No one appeared and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Heier moved and Hudkins seconded approval of
Resolution 98-2447 approving County Special
Permit 159, Coupe De Ville Heights Community
Unit Plan, requested by Brian Carstens on
behalf of Richard Coupe, consisting of four,
five-acre lots, on property located north and
west of the corner of NW 84th Street
and Bluff Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
On call Steinman, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of
Resolution 98-2448 approving County
Preliminary Plat 98019, Coupe De Ville
Heights, requested by Brian Carstens on
behalf of Richard Coupe, consisting of four
lots, on property located north and west of
the corner of NW 84th Street and
Bluff Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. On
call Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Heier
voted aye. Motion carried.
5) OLD BUSINESS:
A. A resolution in connection with 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. (19982440)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of
Resolution 98-2440. On call Hudkins,
Steinman, Heier and Campbell voted aye.
Motion carried.
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)
The Chair stated their office had received a letter (Exhibit
A) from J. Michael Rierden, attorney representing the
applicant, requesting County Change of Zone 165 be
withdrawn.
6) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated License from
the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture to hold a
40th Anniversary Party for Lincoln Benefit
Life Insurance Company on Saturday, October 17, 1998
from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. at State Fair Park.
(19982397)(19982438)(19982439)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval.
On call Heier, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman
voted aye. Motion carried.
B. An agreement with Orton, Thomas, Peterson and O'Connell
for legal services for indigents in the separate
Juvenile Court, at a rate of $5,000 per month,
beginning January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 1999.
(19982407)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval.
Heier inquired about the monthly rate and asked if it
represented a certain number of juveniles per month.
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer, stated the
agreement doesn't provide for a minimum number of cases, but
does allow a maximum of 120 cases per contract period.
Campbell suggested Dennis Keefe, Public Defender, attend a
Thursday County Board meeting for a brief update regarding
the agreement.
ROLL CALL: Campbell, Steinman, Heier and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
C. Keno grant contracts with the following:
Friendship Home, Inc., in the amount of $7,460,
for its parent support and education project
(19982408)
American Red Cross, in the amount of $3,500, for
HIV/AIDS education (19982409)
Cedars Youth Services, in the amount of $7,500,
for the "Bridging the Gap" program (19982410)
Lincoln Medical Education Foundation, in the
amount of $5,000, for the gambling crisis line
(19982411)
Hispanic Community Center, in the amount of
$2,145, for the "Connecting Neighborhood
Partnership" program (19982412)
Nebraska Human Resources Research Foundation, in
the amount of $1,250, for enhancing at-risk
adolescent self-esteem through service (19982413)
Leadership Lincoln, in the amount of $3,000, for
the "Peer to Peer - Transforming Teens into
Trustees" program (19982414)
Homestead Girl Scout Council, in the amount of
$2,000, for an after-school program (19982415)
YWCA of Lincoln, in the amount of $2,145, for
respite work (19982416)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval.
On call Heier, Steinman, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
D. A request from ATI Title Company for refund of Real
Estate taxes due to a clerical error, in the amount of
$1,605.50. (19982420)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval.
On call Steinman, Hudkins, Heier and Campbell
voted aye. Motion carried.
E. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Corrections Department by Kenneth Hamilton, in the
amount of $30, for lost property. (19982404)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept
the Director's recommendation and deny the
claim. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman
and Heier voted aye. Motion carried.
F. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Corrections Department by Clarence Edwards II, in the
amount of $54.99, for lost property. (19982405)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept
the Director's recommendation and deny the
claim. On call Hudkins, Heier, Campbell and
Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
G. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the
Corrections Department by Roy Harris, in the amount of
$18.75, for lost property. (19982406)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded to accept
the Director's recommendation and deny the
claim. On call Campbell, Heier, Steinman and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
H. An agreement with Firstcare Health Services
Incorporated to provide temporary nursing staff for
Lancaster Manor, at rates provided in agreement.
(19982441)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.
On call Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Heier
voted aye. Motion carried.
I. Approval of the disbursement of $815.00 to Coastal Data
Products Incorporated for time clock replacement at
Lancaster Manor from the Lancaster County Leasing
Corporation 1992 Construction Fund. (19982442)
MOTION: Heier moved and Hudkins seconded approval.
On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier and Steinman
voted aye. Motion carried.
J. Award a bid to Nebraska Hydro Seeding Incorporated to
provide seeding and overseeding on several county
locations for the County Engineering department in the
amount of $45,715. (19982443)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval.
On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
K. Approval of the purchase of an additional ballot
counting machine for the Election Office from Election
Systems & Software in the amount of $45,750. (19982444)
MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval.
Patty Hansen, Election Commissioner, appeared and stated
that the amount is $750 higher than what is reflected in the
budget.
ROLL CALL: Steinman, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins. Motion
carried.
L. Setting of salaries for certain County employees in the
County Unclassified Service; Deputy Sheriff Captains;
County Directors and Deputy Directors; Attorneys in the
Public Defenders Office; and attorneys in the County
Attorneys Office. (19982446)
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer, stated Judge Paul
Merritt has concerns regarding the 3.24 percent increase in
salary for the part-time bailiff (Exhibit B).
In response to a question asked by Campbell, Eagan stated
the salary for Ron Flansburg at 3.5 percent would be
$23,057.73 which could be rounded off to $23,060. The
salary for Ed Winter at 3.5 percent would be $15,371.82
which could be rounded off to $15,370.
MOTION: Heier moved and Hudkins seconded approval of
Resolution 98-2446, including amended
salaries for Ed Winter of $15,370 and for Ron
Flansburg at $23,060. On call Hudkins,
Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted aye.
Motion carried.
M. Award of bids to Solutions for the removal of walls at
the Motor Vehicle Facility in the amount of $560; and
All Makes Office Equipment Company for the
reconfiguration of office furniture at the same
location in the amount of either $3,960 or $5,880,
depending on when the work can be performed.
(19982449)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.
On call Hudkins, Steinman, Heier and Campbell
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 a public hearing for Tuesday, October 20,
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 a County Special Permit,
requested by Roy Hansmeyer, for authority to operate a
commercial feedlot for 600 hogs on property located at
SW 114th Street and West Hallam Road in
Lancaster County, Nebraska. (19982426)
B. A maintenance agreement with A & D Technical Supply
Company for equipment located at the County Engineering
Department, in the amount of $560, beginning November,
1998 and ending November, 1999. (19982436)
C. A maintenance agreement with Solutions for equipment
located at County Probation, in the amount of $707.85,
beginning September 28, 1998 and ending September 28,
1999. (19982450)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval
of the Consent Items. On call Steinman,
Campbell, Hudkins and Heier voted aye.
Motion carried.
8) OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Board consensus to proceed with their meeting on
Thursday, October 8, 1998 and to hold another meeting, if
necessary, at the end of the regular Board of Commissioners
meeting on Tuesday, October 13th.
B. John Austin, Rural Route, Lincoln, Nebraska, appeared
and addressed his concerns regarding the approved salary
increases.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded
adjournment. On call Heier, Hudkins,
Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
Kandra Hahn
County Clerk
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board of Equalization
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, October 6, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Bernie Heier
Larry Hudkins
Commissioners Absent: Steve Svoboda
Others Present: Norm Agena, County Assessor
Doug Cyr, Deputy County Attorney
Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer
Kandra Hahn, County Clerk
1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of
Equalization meeting held on Tuesday, September
29, 1998. (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 September 29, 1998. On
Campbell, Hudkins, Heier and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 23 additions and deductions to the tax
assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19982437)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval.
On call Heier, Steinman and Hudkins voted
aye. Campbell abstained. Motion carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION:
Gateway Manor, Inc.
Lincoln Lutheran School Association
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded
approval of the motor vehicle tax
exemptions.
Heier stated it was his understanding that Gateway Manor is
a profit making organization.
Norm Agena, County Assessor, stated part of the property
does fall under a religious exemption. The vehicle in
question is the handicap bus and is allowable for exemption,
however, the remaining vehicles would not qualify.
ROLL CALL: Steinman, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins voted
aye. Motion carried.
4) APPEAL OF A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR DORIS MATEJOUSKY
(19982358)
The County Assessor recommended denial of the appeal because
the exemption was not received in a timely manner.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to accept
the Assessor's recommendation and deny the
appeal for a homestead exemption for Doris
Matejousky. On call Hudkins, Campbell,
Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion
carried.
5) ADJOURNMENT:
At the direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
County Clerk