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AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
Tuesday, November 17, 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, November 10, 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,
November 17, 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.
* Recognition of Ken Prey, Correctional Officer, for the
"Law Enforcement Officer of the Year" award sponsored by
the Capitol Footprinter Association of Lincoln. (19982747)
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) OLD BUSINESS:
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 27b, 1998 Comprehensive
Plan Annual Review, requested by Peter Katt for 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)
B. A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR
Agricultural Residential, requested by Peter Katt for
Steve Champoux, on property at the northwest corner of
134th and "A" Streets in Lancaster County,
Nebraska. (County Change of 147) (1998938)
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated Permit from the
Kramer Bar to hold a wedding reception on Saturday,
November 28, 1998 from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kramer
Community Hall. (19982736) (19982751) (19982755)
B. A political subdivision tort claim filed against
Corrections by Jose Pineda for lost property, for $200.
(19982749)
C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against
Corrections by Dung Nguyen for lost property, for $50.
(19982750)
D. A political subdivision tort claim filed against
Corrections by Kenneth Bozeman for damaged property, for
$17.85. (19982758)
E. Appointment of Tracie Foreman to the Lincoln-Lancaster
Commission on Aging Advisory Board, term to expire July
1, 2001. (19982745)
F. Authorization of the installation of traffic signs on
West Sprague Road at a County Bridge (T-109) prohibiting
fishing from the bridge. (19982741)
G. Authorization of the installation/removal of the
following traffic signs: (19982759)
* Removal of hazard markers and weight limit signs on a
County Bridge (D-86) on West Agnew Road
* Removal of the "Gravel Ends" sign and the cross road
sign from West Olive Creek Road east of Southwest
2nd Street for westbound traffic
* Installation of a "Dirt Road" sign on West Olive Creek
Road west of Southwest 2nd Street for
westbound traffic
* Removal of reverse curve signs east of North
112th Street on Havelock Avenue for east and
westbound traffic
* Removal of double arrow signs at the intersection of
North 112th Street and Havelock Avenue
* Removal of hazard signs from a County bridge (J-64)
near the intersection of North 112th street
and Havelock Avenue
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. Request from Barbara L Schwarz, an employee at Lancaster
Manor, to voluntarily participate in the County
Retirement Plan. (19982761)
B. A maintenance agreement with Solutions for equipment in
the Corrections Department, beginning August 10, 1998 and
ending August 10, 1999, for $1,240. (19982757)
C. A contract relating to road improvements with Mary K Reed
on North First Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, for $1,350.
(19982740)
7) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 9:30 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 will not hold
a meeting on Thursday, November 19, 1998; instead they
will be attending a Tri-County Retreat at Platte State
Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
C. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not hold
a meeting on Thursday, November 26, 1998 due to the
Thanksgiving Day holiday, instead they will hold a
meeting immediately following the regularly scheduled
County Board meeting on Tuesday, November 24.
D. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
meeting on Tuesday, December 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.
E. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 1,
1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners/City
Council Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the
County-City Building for the vacation of a portion of
West Martell Road between Southwest 72nd and
Southwest 86th Streets in Lancaster County,
Nebraska. (19982669)
F. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not hold
a meeting on Thursday, December 3, 1998 due to attendance
at the Nebraska Association of County Officials
convention in Omaha, Nebraska.
G. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will NOT meet
on the following dates due to the holidays:
* Tuesday, December 22, 1998
* Thursday, December 24, 1998
* Tuesday, December 29, 1998
* Thursday, December 31, 1998
H. 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) 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. Telex Sound Mates are
also available for audio enhancement during the meeting.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION 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 and Information Management (19982731)
Northern Natural Gas Company Pipeline Safety Information
and map indicating location of the natural gas pipelines
within the County (19982760)
AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization Tuesday,
November 17, 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, November 10, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is
on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.)
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 3 additions and deductions to the tax assessment
rolls per Exhibit A. (19982756)
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
BryanLGH Medical Center East
Congregation of Mary Queen
Northern Lighthouse
4) SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING:
Setting of a public hearing for Tuesday, December 8, 1998 at
2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, Room 112, on the
first floor of the County-City Building for notice of
valuation change for omitted or undervalued property for The
Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (2 notices).
5) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES
Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners Chambers
First Floor, County-City Building
Tuesday, November 17, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Bernie Heier
Larry Hudkins
Commissioners Absent: 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, November 10, 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
November 10, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier and
Steinman voted aye. Motion carried.
2) CLAIMS: Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
November 17, 1998.
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded. On call Heier, Campbell,
Steinman and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
3) ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mike Thurber, Corrections Director, recognized Ken Prey,
Correctional Officer, as the "Law Enforcement Officer of the
Year" award sponsored by the Capitol Footprinter Association
of Lincoln. (19982747)
4) OLD BUSINESS:
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 27b, 1998 Comprehensive
Plan Annual Review, requested by Peter Katt for 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)
B. A County Change of Zone, from AG Agricultural to AGR Agricultural
Residential, requested by Peter Katt for Steve Champoux, on property
at the northwest corner of 134th and "A" Streets in Lancaster
County, Nebraska. (County Change of 147) (1998938)
Peter Katt, attorney representing the applicant, appeared regarding
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 27b and County Change of Zone 147
and requested that both items be placed on pending for a date certain.
In response to a question asked by Campbell, Diane Staab, Deputy
County Attorney, stated she was unaware of a written pending items
policy, however, the Board traditionally acts
on any pending items by the end of the calendar year.
Campbell stated she raised the question because of a new configuration
of Commissioners.
Katt suggested rescheduling the items for public hearing when they come
off pending, as opposed to an action item, noting that it allow for
public comment.
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to place Comprehensive
Plan Amendment 27b and County Change of Zone 147 on pending for
six months (May 18, 1999). On call Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman
and Heier voted aye. Motion carried.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. An application for a Special Designated Permit from the
Kramer Bar to hold a wedding reception on Saturday, November 28,
1998 from 3p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kramer Community Hall. (19982736)
(19982751) (19982755)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Campbell, Hudkins and Heier voted aye. Motion carried.
B. A political subdivision tort claim filed against
Corrections by Jose Pineda for lost property, for 200. (19982749)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept the
Director's recommendation and deny the claim filed by Jose
Pineda. On call Heier, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
C. A political subdivision tort claim filed against
Corrections by Dung Nguyen for lost property, for $50. (19982750)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded to accept the
Director's recommendation and deny the claim filed by Dung
Nguyen. On call Campbell, Steinman, Heier and Hudkins voted
aye. Motion carried.
D. A political subdivision tort claim filed against Corrections by
Kenneth Bozeman for damaged property, for $17.85. (19982758)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to accept the
Director's recommendation and deny the claim filed by Kenneth
Bozeman. On call Heier, Steinman, Campbell and Hudkins
voted aye. Motion carried.
E. Appointment of Tracie Foreman to the Lincoln-Lancaster Commission
on Aging Advisory Board, term to expire July 1, 2001. (19982745)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call
Steinman, Hudkins, Heier and Campbell voted aye. Motion carried.
F. Authorization of the installation of traffic signs on
West Sprague Road at a County Bridge (T-109) prohibiting
fishing from the bridge. (19982741)
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution
98-2741. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Heier voted
aye. Motion carried.
G. Authorization of the installation/removal of the
following traffic signs: (19982759)
* Removal of hazard markers and weight limit signs on a
County Bridge (D-86) on West Agnew Road
* Removal of the "Gravel Ends" sign and the cross road
sign from West Olive Creek Road east of Southwest
2nd Street for westbound traffic
* Installation of a "Dirt Road" sign on West Olive Creek
Road west of Southwest 2nd Street for
westbound traffic
* Removal of reverse curve signs east of North
112th Street on Havelock Avenue for east and
westbound traffic
* Removal of double arrow signs at the intersection of
North 112th Street and Havelock Avenue
* Removal of hazard signs from a County bridge (J-64)
near the intersection of North 112th street
and Havelock Avenue
MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval of Resolution
98-2759. On call Hudkins, Heier, Campbell 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. Request from Barbara L Schwarz, an employee at Lancaster
Manor, to voluntarily participate in the County
Retirement Plan. (19982761)
B. A maintenance agreement with Solutions for equipment in
the Corrections Department, beginning August 10, 1998 and
ending August 10, 1999, for $1,240. (19982757)
C. A contract relating to road improvements with Mary K Reed
on North First Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, for $1,350.
(19982740)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded
approval of the Consent Items. On
call Campbell, Heier, Steinman and
Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried.
6) OTHER BUSINESS:
John Austin, resident of rural Lancaster County, appeared and
expressed his concerns regarding the following:
* Lincoln Police Department
* Corrections Department
* Open Meetings Laws
* Maintenance of a bridge
* Evening meetings of the County Board
7) ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded adjournment.
On call Hudkins, Campbell, 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, November 17, 1998
1:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair
Kathy Campbell
Bernie Heier
Larry Hudkins
Commissioners Absent: Steve Svoboda
Others Present: Connie Ahlschwede, County Assessor's Office
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, November 10, 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 November 10, 1998. On call
Campbell, Hudkins, Heier and Steinman voted aye.
Motion carried.
2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS:
Approval of 3 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per
Exhibit A. (19982756)
MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval. On
call Heier, Campbell, Steinman and Hudkins voted
aye. Motion carried.
3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS:
BryanLGH Medical Center East
Congregation of Mary Queen
Northern Lighthouse
MOTION: Heier moved and Hudkins seconded approval of a
motor vehicle tax exemption for Congregation of
Mary Queen and to also approve motor vehicle tax
exemptions for BryanLGH Medical Center and
Northern Lighthouse subject to the vehicle(s) being
titled and registered to the applicant. On call
Steinman, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye.
Motion carried.
4) SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING:
Public hearings were set for Tuesday, December 8, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. in
the Commissioners Chambers, Room 112, on the first floor of the
County-City Building for notice of valuation change for omitted or
undervalued property for The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter and
Nebraska Nurseries.
5) OTHER BUSINESS:
Victor Glover appeared on behalf of his mother, Lorraine Glover, and
requested the Board of Equalization reconsider their previous denial
of a homestead exemption.
Steinman explained that the Board's vote was based on State Statute which
does not allow them any leeway. She explained the Board has visited with
the County's lobbyist to seek changes in the laws governing homestead
exemptions.
Glover asked if there was any recourse other than to appeal to the state
legislature.
Steinman suggested that Glover speak with the State Senator who
represents his mother's district.
6) ADJOURNMENT:
By direction of the Chair, the Board of Equalization meeting was
adjourned.
Kandra Hahn
County Clerk