Lancaster County
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AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners To Be Held Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 6, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) 2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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) NEW BUSINESS: A. A resolution in connection with County maintenance of the following roads in Ridge Park Addition: (19982480) 2,478 feet of Southwest 74th Street 1,020 feet of West Ranger Ridge Road 583 feet of Pheasant Ridge Road 466 feet of Blue Bird Lane 380 feet of West Walin Lane 386 feet of Southwest 73rd Street B. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the County Engineer by Mary Schuetze, in the amount of $412.51, for damaged property. (19982496) C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the County Engineer by Dennis Russell, in the amount of $535.88, for damaged property. (19982495) D. Grant contracts with the following: Legal Services of Southeast Nebraska, Inc., in the amount of $25,636, to provide legal services in the area of family law; primarily in the area of domestic violence (19982494) Lincoln Interfaith Council, Inc., in the amount of $5,000, to conduct a local language line pilot project in five different languages (19982493) E. Authorization for the installation or removal of the following traffic signs: Installation of a "Pavement Ends" sign on Yankee Hill Road near South 120th Street for eastbound traffic Installation of six "45 mile per hour" speed limit signs at the following locations on Amberly Road between Highway 6 and North 148th Street: East of Highway 6 for eastbound traffic East of North 134th Street for eastbound traffic East of North 140th Street for eastbound traffic West of North 148th Street for westbound traffic West of North 143rd Street for westbound traffic West of relocated North 134th Street for westbound traffic Removal of "Hazard" signs from culvert T-113 on West Sprague Road between Southwest 14th Street and Southwest 29th Street for east and westbound traffic Installation of "Hazard" signs on culvert O-195 on West Rokeby Road between Southwest 27th Street and Southwest 40th Street for east and westbound traffic (19982487) F. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County Treasurer to award a bid to World Technologies, in the amount of $30,000, for printing and mailing of Real Estate and Vehicle Tax statements. (19982500) G. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and Lancaster Manor to reject bids received for the construction of a Screened 2nd Floor Deck Addition due to the offers received being considerably over budget. (19982501) H. Ratification of a contract for Joint Seasonal Requirements for Parking Facilities Snow Removal Services with Barnett Construction at a rate of $56 per hour. Removal will be on an as-needed-basis at the various County/City lots as specified in the bid for the 1998/1999 snow season. (19982499) I. Establishment of the Commissioner's Award of Excellence Selection Committee pursuant to Resolution 98-1985. (19982492) J. Approval of Amendment Rider #4 for a 2-year extension on long term disability insurance with Continental Casualty Company, effective September 1, 1998. (19982490) K. A Cooperative Agreement between the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Unit and the Clerk of the District Court to provide assistance in administering Nebraska's State Plan for Child Support Collection and the establishment of paternity and support orders beginning August 1, 1998 and ending July 31, 2000. (19982491) 5) 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. Ratification of a contract for maintenance of an electronic typewriter and display for Clerk of the District Court with Nebraska Business Electronics Incorporated at an annual rate of $160 for the period October 15, 1998 through October 15, 1999. (19982498) B. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following: Landowner Location Amount Esther H Swanson On West Agnew Road Land Donation (19982475) near NW 70th Street Lawrence H Masek On NW 70th Street $32 (19982476) near West Agnew Road Gordon D & Nora M On North First $5,180 Johnson (3 contracts) Street near (19982477-19982479) Fletcher Avenue William Michael and On North First $535 Sharon K Moody Street near (19982497) Humphrey Avenue 6) ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not hold a meeting on Thursday, October 15, 1998, but will hold a meeting immediately following the regular County Board and Board of Equalization meetings on Tuesday, October 13, 1998 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 Management Team Retreat for Elected Officials and Appointed County Department Heads will be held on Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. at the Pioneers Park Nature Center, Malinovskis Auditorium. C. A public hearing will be held on 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) D. 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". E. 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. 7) EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS: 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.) 9) 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: Records & Information Management (19982457) County Engineer (19982483 & 19982484)
AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization To Be Held Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 6, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS: Approval of 7 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19982481) 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION: Daughters of the Holy Spirit Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc. Fresh Start, Inc. Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska Inc. Nebraska Wesleyan University 4) CERTIFICATION OF 1998-1999 TAX LEVIES FOR LANCASTER COUNTY 5) SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOTICE OF VALUATION CHANGE: Setting of a public hearing for notice of valuation change for omitted or undervalued property for Christopher & Debra Bogus (19982503) 6) ADJOURNMENT:
LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners Chambers First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, October 13, 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 meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 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 October 6, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998. MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman, Hudkins and Svoboda 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) NEW BUSINESS: A. A resolution in connection with County maintenance of the following roads in Ridge Park Addition: (19982480) 2,478 feet of Southwest 74th Street 1,020 feet of West Ranger Ridge Road 583 feet of Pheasant Ridge Road 466 feet of Blue Bird Lane 380 feet of West Walin Lane 386 feet of Southwest 73rd Street MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of Resolution 98-2480. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. B. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the County Engineer by Mary Schuetze, in the amount of $412.51, for damaged property. (19982496) MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to accept the recommendation from the Safety and Training Officer and approve the claim filed by Mary Schuetze, in the amount of $412.51. On call Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against the County Engineer by Dennis Russell, in the amount of $535.88, for damaged property. (19982495) Sue Eckley, Safety and Training Officer, appeared and requested checks be made payable to the claimant and the glass company for claims filed by Mary Schuetze and by Dennis Russell. MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to accept the recommendation from the Safety and Training Officer and approve the claim filed by Dennis Russell, in the amount of $535.88. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Heier and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried. D. Grant contracts with the following: Legal Services of Southeast Nebraska, Inc., in the amount of $25,636, to provide legal services in the area of family law; primarily in the area of domestic violence (19982494) Lincoln Interfaith Council, Inc., in the amount of $5,000, to conduct a local language line pilot project in five different languages (19982493) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. E. Authorization for the installation or removal of the following traffic signs: Installation of a "Pavement Ends" sign on Yankee Hill Road near South 120th Street for eastbound traffic Installation of six "45 mile per hour" speed limit signs at the following locations on Amberly Road between Highway 6 and North 148th Street: East of Highway 6 for eastbound traffic East of North 134th Street for eastbound traffic East of North 140th Street for eastbound traffic West of North 148th Street for westbound traffic West of North 143rd Street for westbound traffic West of relocated North 134th Street for westbound traffic Removal of "Hazard" signs from culvert T-113 on West Sprague Road between Southwest 14th Street and Southwest 29th Street for east and westbound traffic Installation of "Hazard" signs on culvert O-195 on West Rokeby Road between Southwest 27th Street and Southwest 40th Street for east and westbound traffic (19982487) MOTION: Heier moved and Hudkins seconded approval of Resolution 98-2487. On call Heier ,Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. F. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County Treasurer to award a bid to World Technologies, in the amount of $30,000, for printing and mailing of Real Estate and Vehicle Tax statements. (19982500) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda, Heier and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. G. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and Lancaster Manor to reject bids received for the construction of a Screened 2nd Floor Deck Addition due to the offers received being considerably over budget. (19982501) MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Heier, Svoboda, Steinman, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. H. Ratification of a contract for Joint Seasonal Requirements for Parking Facilities Snow Removal Services with Barnett Construction at a rate of $56 per hour. Removal will be on an as-needed-basis at the various County/City lots as specified in the bid for the 1998/1999 snow season. (19982499) In response to a question asked by Campbell, Kathy Smith, Assistant Purchasing Agent, stated that the County has contracted with Barnett Construction in the past and that the rate is in line with previous contracts. MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Steinman, Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried. I. Establishment of the Commissioner's Award of Excellence Selection Committee pursuant to Resolution 98-1985. (19982492) MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval. Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, stated there are currently no expiration of terms listed, however, the committee will be voting on those terms at next their first meeting. ROLL CALL: Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. J. Approval of Amendment Rider #4 for a 2-year extension on long term disability insurance with Continental Casualty Company, effective September 1, 1998. (19982490) Sue Eckley, Safety and Training Officer, explained that extending the long term disability insurance with Continental Casualty allows rate stability for the County. She stated the current rate is .0037 which has come down from the previous rate of .0046. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Hudkins, Svoboda, Heier, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. K. A Cooperative Agreement between the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Unit and the Clerk of the District Court to provide assistance in administering Nebraska's State Plan for Child Support Collection and the establishment of paternity and support orders beginning August 1, 1998 and ending July 31, 2000. (19982491) MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Campbell, Heier, Steinman, Svoboda and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. 5) 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. Ratification of a contract for maintenance of an electronic typewriter and display for Clerk of the District Court with Nebraska Business Electronics Incorporated at an annual rate of $160 for the period October 15, 1998 through October 15, 1999. (19982498) B. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following: Landowner Location Amount Esther H Swanson On West Agnew Road Land Donation (19982475) near NW 70th Street Lawrence H Masek On NW 70th Street $32 (19982476) near West Agnew Road Gordon D & Nora M On North First $5,180 Johnson (3 contracts) Street near (19982477-19982479) Fletcher Avenue William Michael and On North First $535 Sharon K Moody Street near (19982497) Humphrey Avenue MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of the Consent Items. On call Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman, Heier and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried. 6) OTHER BUSINESS: Mike Morosin, past president of the Malone Neighborhood Association, appeared and distributed documentation regarding his concerns in connection with the 911 emergency system (Exhibit A). 7) ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded adjournment. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. Kandra Hahn County Clerk
LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Commissioners Chambers First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 6, 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 October 6, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS: Approval of 7 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19982481) MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman, Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried. 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION: Daughters of the Holy Spirit Developmental Services of Nebraska, Inc. Fresh Start, Inc. Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska Inc. Nebraska Wesleyan University MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of the motor vehicle tax exemptions. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. 4) CERTIFICATION OF 1998-1999 TAX LEVIES FOR LANCASTER COUNTY Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Director, appeared and stated adjustments have been made to the Hickman and Waverly Rural Fire Districts from allocations previously made. He stated Hickman Rural Fire District went from 4.7351 cents to 3.6821 cents and Waverly went from 2.7601 cents to 2.5796 cents. MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval with the adjustments made for the Hickman and Waverly Rural Fire Districts. On call Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. 5) SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOTICE OF VALUATION CHANGE: Setting of a public hearing for notice of valuation change for omitted or undervalued property for Christopher & Debra Bogus (19982503) A public hearing was set for Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. for notice of valuation change for omitted or undervalued property for Christopher and Debra Bogus. 6) ADJOURNMENT: At the direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned. Kandra Hahn County Clerk