Lancaster County
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AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners To Be Held Tuesday, October 20, 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 13, 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, October 20, 1998. 3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: It is the policy of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners to accommodate the public to the greatest extent possible. Therefore, this agenda has been prepared with items of greatest public interest at the beginning with more routine items toward the end as a courtesy to those who wish to speak with the County Board at this meeting. If you are here to participate on an item and need special consideration because of a schedule conflict or some other problem, would you please let us know now so we can try to meet your needs. * Presentation of the County-City Volunteer of the Month Award to Jerry Erickson. (19981914) 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 resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery by the Lancaster County Leasing Corporation of its tax supported Lease/Rental Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 (Lancaster Manor Project) and approval of a Third Amendment to a Lease Agreement, a Third Amendment to a Site Lease and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement. (19982565) B. 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. (County Special Permit 161) (19982426) (19982573) 4) NEW BUSINESS: A. Renewal of a lease agreement with W.R. and Della L. Lesoing, in the annual amount of $31,620, for the Sheriff's patrol facility located at 1000 Oak Street, beginning December 1, 1998 and ending December 1, 1999. (19982513) B. A contract with World Technologies, in the amount of $30,000, for printing, mailing and other related services of real estate and motor vehicle tax statements for the County Treasurer. (19982538) C. A resolution directing the County Treasurer to issue tax sale certificates to the County on all parcels of real estate where there are delinquent ta xes and also directing the County Attorney's Office to begin tax foreclosures proceedings. (19982539) D. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County Sheriff to award a bid for one unmarked four-door Chevrolet Lumina to the State Contractor, Park Place Chevrolet, in the amount of $15,417.77. (19982540) E. Appointment of Leonard Vinci as Director of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. (19982576) 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. Revision to Exhibit A of a resolution regarding salary increases for unclassified County employees. (19982446). B. Replacement of Resolution 98-2127 and 98-2128, to change the numbering of Special Permit 155, County Estates Addition, to County Special Permit 156. (19982572) (19982575) (19982578) C. A maintenance agreement for a microfilm/printer, in the amount of $1,145, located in the Register of Deeds office, beginning September 15, 1998 and ending September 14, 1999. (19982574) D. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following: Landowner Location Amount Jack J and Gladys O On Fletcher Avenue $505 Lear (19982541) near North 98th Street Jesse L and Laura A On North First $3,955 Polivka (2 contracts) Street near Alvo Rd. (19982542-19982543) Kenneth W & Michelle On North First St. $1,455 Urbanec (2 contracts) near McKelvie Road (19982544-19982545) Luther F & Angela G On North First St. $4,082 Hinrichs (2 contracts) near Humphrey Avenue (19982570-19982571) Lucille Hornby On North 162nd St. Donation (19982568) near Holdrege Street William H and Lois C On Fletcher Avenue $990 Leonhardt (19982569) near North 98th St. 7) ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 22, 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. 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.) 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 Attorney (1998 County Clerk (19982547) Register of Deeds (19982546) County Treasurer (19982577)
AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization To Be Held Tuesday, October 20, 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 13, 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. (19982503) 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION: Family Service Lincoln Medical Education Foundation, Inc. Peace Lutheran Church St. Elizabeth Community Health Center St. Paul United Methodist Church Southeast Nebraska Mobile Diagnostic Services Inc. 4) SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Setting of public hearings for Tuesday, November 3, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the County-City Building for notice of valuation change for omitted or undervalued property for the following: Tammy Burton Roger Pickering (2 notices) 5) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES Lancaster County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Chambers First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, October 20, 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 13, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) MOTION: Heier moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the minutes of October 13, 1998. On call Campbell Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday, October 20, 1998. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman, Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried. 3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: A. The Volunteer of the Month Award was presented to Jerry Erickson for his services with the Fire Department. (19981914) B. The Chair recognized the Harris's from California and the Pars from Turkey and presented both with keys from the City of Lincoln on behalf of Mayor Johanns. 4) PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery by the Lancaster County Leasing Corporation of its tax supported Lease/Rental Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 (Lancaster Manor Project) and approval of a Third Amendment to a Lease Agreement, a Third Amendment to a Site Lease and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement. (19982565) The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to testify in favor of the issue. Bill Giovanni, President of Ameritas Investment Corporation, appeared and stated the bonds being refunded were issued in 1992 with an average interest rate of 6.13 percent. He reported that bids were taken on the refunding bond and a successful sale was made. $7,145,000 of bonds will be issued with the average interest rate being 4.38 percent. Giovanni stated the total cash flow savings, based on a final maturity of 2012, is $962,000. Lauren Wismer, bond counsel, appeared and stated closing will be on October 30, 1998 and the outstanding bonds will be called for redemption on November 25, 1998. He noted the percentage of savings is approximately ten percent. 4) PUBLIC HEARINGS: MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of a resolution in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery by the Lancaster County Leasing Corporation of its tax supported Lease/Rental Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 (Lancaster Manor Project) and approval of a Third Amendment to a Lease Agreement, a Third Amendment to a Site Lease and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. B. A County Special Permit, requested by Roy Hansmeyer, for authority to operate a commercial feedlot for 600 hogs on property located at SW th Street and West Hallam Road in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (County Special Permit 161) (19982426) (19982573) The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to testify in favor of the special permit. Judy Hansmeyer, applicant, appeared to answer any questions by the Board. The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition or in a neutral position. Mike DeKalb, Planning Department, appeared in a neutral position and stated the application is for replacement of an existing operation with a new operation. No one appeared in opposition and the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval of Resolution 98-2573. On call Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. 5) NEW BUSINESS: A. Renewal of a lease agreement with W.R. and Della L. Lesoing, in the annual amount of $31,620, for the Sheriff's patrol facility located at 1000 Oak Street, beginning December 1, 1998 and ending December 1, 1999. (19982513) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Hudkins, Steinman, Svoboda, Heier and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried. B. A contract with World Technologies, in the amount of $30,000, for printing, mailing and other related services of real estate and motor vehicle tax statements for the County Treasurer. (19982538) MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Steinman, Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. C. A resolution directing the County Treasurer to issue tax sale certificates to the County on all parcels of real estate where there are delinquent ta xes and also directing the County Attorney's Office to begin tax foreclosures proceedings. (19982539) MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution 98-2539. On call Heier, Svoboda, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. D. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County Sheriff to award a bid for one unmarked four-door Chevrolet Lumina to the State Contractor, Park Place Chevrolet, in the amount of $15,417.77. (19982540) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval. On call Campbell, Steinman, Svoboda, Heier, and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. E. Appointment of Leonard Vinci as Director of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. (19982576) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Heier, Svoboda, Steinman, Campbell and Hudkins 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. Revision to Exhibit A of a resolution regarding salary increases for unclassified County employees. (19982446). B. Replacement of Resolution 98-2127 and 98-2128, to change the numbering of Special Permit 155, Country Estates Addition, to County Special Permit 156. (19982572) (19982575) (19982578) C. A maintenance agreement for a microfilm/printer, in the amount of $1,145, located in the Register of Deeds office, beginning September 15, 1998 and ending September 14, 1999. (19982574) D. Contracts relating to road improvements with the following: Landowner Location Amount Jack J and Gladys O On Fletcher Avenue $505 Lear (19982541) near North 98th Street Jesse L and Laura A On North First Street $3,955 Polivka (2 contracts) near Alvo Road (19982542-19982543) Kenneth W & Michelle On North First Street $1,455 Urbanec (2 contracts) near McKelvie Road (19982544-19982545) Luther F & Angela G On North First Street $4,082 Hinrichs (2 contracts) near Humphrey Avenue (19982570-19982571) Lucille Hornby On North 162nd Street Donation (19982568) near Holdrege Street William H and Lois C On Fletcher Avenue $990 Leonhardt (19982569) near North 98th Street MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the Consent Items. On call Steinman, Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried. 7) OTHER BUSINESS: Mike Morosin, past president of the Malone Neighborhood Association, appeared and presented documentation for the record regarding his concerns about the 911 emergency system (Exhibit A). John Austin, resident of Lancaster County, appeared regarding the 911 emergency system and suggested the County purchase an ambulance with the Sheriff's office and fire department staffing it. Austin also discussed his concerns regarding the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. 10) ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded adjournment. On call Svoboda, Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. Kandra Hahn County Clerk
MINUTES Lancaster County Board of Equalization Commissioners Chambers First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, October 20, 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 Clerk 1) MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 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 October 13, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS: Approval of 23 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19982503) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded. On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman, Hudkins and Svoboda voted aye. Motion carried. 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION: Family Service Lincoln Medical Education Foundation, Inc. Peace Lutheran Church St. Elizabeth Community Health Center St. Paul United Methodist Church Southeast Nebraska Mobile Diagnostic Services Inc. 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) SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public hearings were set for Tuesday, November 3, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the County-City Building for notice of valuation change for omitted or undervalued property for the following: Tammy Burton Roger Pickering (2 notices) 5) ADJOURNMENT: At the direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned. Kandra Hahn County Clerk