InterLinc
lancaster.ne.gov
Lancaster County Seal
Lancaster County
Board of Commissioners

1998 Regular Agendas & Minutes


AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
Tuesday, December 15, 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, December 8, 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,
     December 15, 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 route 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 resolution expressing Lancaster County's appreciation for the
     dedicated services of Mike Johanns (19982919)

     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 HEARING:

     A.  Vacation of a portion of West Martell Road between Southwest
         72nd and Southwest 86th Streets in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
         (19982669)

     B.  A street name change to rename Folsom Street south from South
         Street as "South Folsom Court" and to rename Folsom Bypass as
         "South Folsom Street".  (Street Name Change 98009) (19982834)
         (19982951)

5)   OLD BUSINESS:

     A.  A manager application for Barry Alan Townsend in connection
         with a liquor license for Whitehead, Inc. dba/U-Stop
         Convenience Shop located at 6600 North 84th Street.
         (19982827) (19982946)

6) NEW BUSINESS:

    A.  A renewal application for an amusement license from the
        Nebraska State Board of Agriculture to operate the Nebraska
        State Fair, horse racing and simulcasting, car and motorcycle
        racing, ice hockey and skating and other concerts, shows,
        sports and entertainment events.  (19982909)

    B.  An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln for City
        Information Services to convert the computerized data of the
        Register of Deeds to the mainframe system, in an amount not to
        exceed $41,280. (19982953)

    C.  Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
        Engineer to award a bid to the following for production and
        hauling of rock material to various stockpiles: (199982960)
        (19982945)

        Vendor                  Location             Amount

        Kerford Limestone       Waverly              $109,120
        (Producer) and          Maintenance yard
        Tri-Bundy Trucking,     (Project 99-25H)
        Inc. (Hauler)

        Tri-Bundy Trucking,     Raymond Stockpile    $ 95,545
        Inc. (Hauler) and       (Project 99-26H)
        Kerford Limestone
        (Producer)

        Westover Trucking,      Highway 33           $ 75,845
        Inc. (Hauler) and       Stockpile
        Kerford Limestone       (Project 99-27H)
        (Producer)

        Westover Trucking,      Roca Stockpile       $123,586
        Inc. (Hauler) and       (Project 99-28H)
        Kerford Limestone
        (Producer)

    D.  A keno satellite application from Coaches Sports Bar & Grill
        located at 640 W Prospector Court. (19982922)

    E.  An agreement with the law firm of Anderson, Creager &
        Wittstruck to represent indigent defendants in Juvenile Court
        beginning January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 2001 at
        $24,000 for the 1st year, $40,800 for the 2nd year and $60,000
        for year 3.  (19982949)

    F.  An agreement with the law firm of Glynn & Bollerup, P.C. to
        represent indigent defendants in Juvenile Court beginning
        January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 2001, at $24,000 for
        the 1st year, $40,800 for the 2nd year and $60,000 for year 3.
        (19982948)

    G.  A resolution designating additional building projects
        previously designated and specifying the amount of the levy of
        taxes for each project under the Building Fund: (19982957)


                                                       Levy per $100
        Project               Time Period           taxable property value

        St. Mary's            1-1-99 to 12-31-04       0.3616
        Building Project

        Health Facilities     1-1-99 to 12-31-99       0.2081
        Project

        County Engineering    1-1-99 to 12-31-05       0.0904
        Building Project

        Motor Vehicle         1-1-99 to 12-31-06       0.1716
        Facilities Project

        Miscellaneous         1-1-99 to 12-31-99       1.8567
        County Projects

    H.  An agreement between Lancaster County and ACRO Business
        Finance Corporation subordinating Lancaster County's lien in
        connection with the Weaver's Potato Chip & Snack Food Company
        bankruptcy.  (19982947)

    I.  An agreement between Lancaster County and Douglas Deeter
        subordinating Lancaster County's lien in connection with the
        Weaver's Potato Chip & Snack Food Company bankruptcy.
        (19982952)

    J.  An agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, not to exceed $2,750
        for fiscal year 1998 and not to exceed $3,000 for fiscal year
        1999, to prepare Medicare Form, HCFA-2088-92A for the
        Lancaster County Community Mental Health Center.  (19982950)

    K.  Discussion of Robert Rules of Orders in connection with
        Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 27b, 1998 Comprehensive Plan
        Annual Review and County Change of Zone No. 147 which were
        previously placed on pending until May, 1999.

    L.  Approval of a disbursement from the Lancaster County Leasing
        Corporation Renewal and Replacement Fund to National Bank of
        Commerce, in the amount of $1,500, for trustee fees.
        (19982944)

    M.  Authorization for the installation of the following traffic
        signs: (19982958)

        Signage                         Location

        Installation of a stop sign     At the intersection of Southwest
                                        72nd Street and West Van Dorn
                                        Street for northbound traffic

        Installation of street signs    At the intersections of Southwest
                                        72nd Street and West Van Dorn Street;
                                        Southwest 72nd Street and Red
                                        Bird Lane; Southwest 72nd Street and
                                        Pheasant Ridge Road and Pheasant
                                        Ridge Road and Ranger Ridge Road

    N.  Group application for health insurance with United Health Care
        of the Midlands, Inc. for Lancaster County employees beginning
        January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 1999.  (19982955)

    O.  Group application for dental insurance with Ameritas Life
        Insurance Corporation for Lancaster County employees beginning
        January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 1999.  (19982954)

    P.  An agreement with Lincoln Medical Education Foundation Medical
        Group for physician services for the Lancaster County
        Corrections Department for $2,150 per month for
        general medical services.  (19982956)

    Q.  Appointment of Kim Hoesing, Marilyn McNabb and Bill Latenser
        and reappointment of Richard Slama, Patrick Norris, Steve Gaul
        and Curt Twedt to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Ecological
        Advisory Committee, terms to expire December 31, 2001.
        (19982923)

    R.  Appointments of the following to the Lincoln-Lancaster Women's
        Commission: (19982939)

        Individual                       Expiration of Term

        Doug Boyd                        March 1, 1999

        Gail L Anderson                  March 1, 2000

        Eileen Harvey                    January 1, 2001

        Mary Lee Johns                   January 1, 2001

    S.  A resolution authorizing the County Clerk to issue payments
        while the County Board is adjourned. (19982924)

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.  Request from Holly Parsley, an employee with the Lancaster
        County Attorney's Office, to voluntarily participate in the
        County Retirement Plan.  (19982959)

    B.  Contracts relating to road improvements with the following:

        Landowner             Location                 Amount

        Nebco, Inc.           North 1st Street near    $29,713.50
        (3 contracts)         W Fletcher Avenue
        (19982931-33)

        Larry Schmieding      On North 1st Street      $2,387
        (3 contracts)         Near McKelvie Road
        (19982934-36

        Larry P Schmieding    On North 1st Street      $11,840
        and Michelle K        near Alvo Road
        Schmieding
        (2 contracts)
        (19982937-38)

8) ANNOUNCEMENTS:

    A.  The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
        meeting regarding the south and east beltway studies on
        Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 8 a.m. in the City
        Council/County Commissioners Chambers, Room 112, on the first
        floor of the County-City Building.

    B.  The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a
        meeting on Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 8:00 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.

    C.  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

    D.  The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners meeting which is
        broadcast live at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays will be rebroadcast at
        6:30 p.m. on Cablevision Channel 5.

9) EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS:

10) PENDING:

    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)
        (Scheduled for further discussion on May 18, 1999.)

    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
        Zone 147) (1998938) (Scheduled for further discussion on May 18,
        1999.)

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
the 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 Maters are also available for audio
enhancement during the meeting.


AGENDA For A Meeting Of The Lancaster County Board Of Equalization Tuesday, December 15, 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, December 8, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS: Approval of 93 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19982930) 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS: BryanLGH Medical Center West Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church Madonna Foundation Messiah Lutheran Church & School Wyuka Cemetery 4) NOTICE OF VALUATION CHANGE FOR OMITTED OR UNDERVALUED PROPERTY FOR THE FOLLOWING: Philip and Barbara Euler John Q Hammons Nebraska Nurseries 5) ADJOURNMENT:


                           MINUTES
            Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners
                     Commissioners Chambers
               First Floor, County-City Building
                   Tuesday, December 15, 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, December 8, 1998.  (A copy of these
                minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County
                Clerk.)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval of the minutes
             of December 8, 1998.  On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier
             and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

2)   CLAIMS:  Approval of all claims processed through Tuesday,
              December 15, 1998.

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval.
             On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman and Hudkins
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

3)   ITEMS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

     A.   There was a request from John Hewitt to move New
          Business Item 6D forward in the agenda due to
          time constraints.

     A keno satellite application from Coaches Sports Bar & Grill
     located at 640 W Prospector Court. (19982922)

     John Hewitt, from Big Red Keno representing Coaches Sports
     Bar and Grill, appeared to answer any questions regarding
     the application.

     MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval of
             the application.  On call Heier, Steinman,
             Campbell and Hudkins voted aye.  Motion carried.

     B.   Clarence Molzer, 1555 Southwest 13th Street,
          appeared regarding maintenance on 2nd West Street
          off of Saltillo Road.

     Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer, appeared and
     stated that Larry Worrell, County Surveyor, had submitted a
     report regarding the road.  He explained that the road does
     not meet County specifications as required by resolution for
     accepting maintenance.

     Larry Worrell, County Surveyor, appeared and explained in
     1990 an inspection of the road was completed as requested by
     the property owners.  In 1995 another inspection was made in
     which it was determined that the road did not meet
     specifications.  Worrell stated a letter was sent from the
     County Engineering Department  to Jim Way, property owner,
     regarding costs to bring the road into conformance.

     In response to a question asked by Hudkins regarding costs,
     Worrell stated it was $2,901.50.

     Worrell explained that the County Engineer's Department
     received a cashier's check from Jim Way, in the amount of
     $651.50 and one of the other five property owners sent a
     check for $450.  The remaining four property owners were
     notified on two occasions in the following two months.
     Worrell stated no response was received and the cashier's
     checks were returned to the appropriate owners.

     C.   A resolution expressing Lancaster County's appreciation
          for the dedicated services of Mike Johanns. (19982919)

     The Chair read the resolution into the record.

     Lori McClurg, Administrative Assistant, accepted a plaque
     and resolution on behalf of the Mayor.

4)   PUBLIC HEARING:

     A.  Vacation of a portion of West Martell Road between
         Southwest 72nd and Southwest 86th
         Streets in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
         (19982669)

     The Chair reconvened the public hearing and asked if anyone
     wished to testify in favor of the vacation.

     The Chair stated she had received a letter from Doyle Onnen
     (Exhibit A), farm manager of property owned by Alberta
     Crouse.  She stated the letter noted that a letter will be
     forthcoming from Alberta Crouse regarding her opposition to
     the vacation.

     Norm Farnham, owner of the south portion of the east half,
     distributed an aerial map (Exhibit B)and appeared in
     opposition to the vacation.

     John Howlett, owner of the north portion, also appeared in
     opposition of the vacation.

     Farnham stated that he felt placing a barricade at the half-mile
     point would not stop people from dumping and would not
     allow access to a fields belonging to the Crouse Estate.  He
     also stated it would lead to trespassing on property owned
     by John Howlett.

     Farnham stated he is also concerned about placement of a
     permanent barricade on Southwest 72nd Street
     because it would not allow access to property owned by the
     Crouse Estate, John Howlett and himself.  He suggested a 27
     foot pipe gate be placed where the old bridge was to allow
     access to property.

     Farnham stated he is concerned about the target practice
     taking place on the west end.  He stated people are shooting
     in the direction of West Martell Road and livestock or
     individuals could be injured.

     Farnham also suggested that a barricade be placed at Point A
     on the map he distributed which would allow access to land.

     Howlett stated he would prefer the bridge be fixed or
     replaced and the road opened.

     He also stated if his children would want to build a home on
     the property he would not want them to have to build a new
     county road to access their home.

     Heier asked if anyone had talked to either Howlett or
     Farnham regarding the vacation.

     Both Farnham and Howlett responded no.

     Hudkins stated if the County Board were to consider the
     proposal regarding gating, both ends should be gated.

     Farnham stated there is no way to get off the road at the west
     end due to trees being on both sides and a high bank to the south.

     Hudkins asked Howlett if he felt the bridge should be
     replaced and the road brought up to standards or if it
     should be barricaded at one end and gated at the other.

     Howlett stated he preferred that the bridge be fixed or
     replaced and the road brought up to standards.

     The Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in favor of the vacation.

     Hugh Sieck appeared in favor of the vacation and stated he
     understood the concerns about people driving through the
     Howlett property.  He stated they would be willing to be in
     total compliance with whatever the majority of the neighbors
     want.  He stated the reason they suggested the vacation was
     to stop any pollution and to prevent a hazard and the
     possibility of someone getting shot.  Sieck stated he would
     not be against the bridge being fixed/replaced and the road
     being brought up to standards; however, it would cost the
     County a large sum of money to do so.

     The Chair asked if anyone wished to testify in a neutral position.

     No one appeared and the Chair closed the hearing.

     Action to be taken on Tuesday, January 5, 1999.

     B.  A street name change to rename Folsom Street south from
         South Street as "South Folsom Court" and to rename
         Folsom Bypass as "South Folsom Street".  (Street Name
         Change 98009) (19982834) (19982951)

     The Chair opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
     wished to testify in favor, in opposition or in a neutral
     position to the street name change.

     Mike DeKalb, Planning Department, appeared in a neutral
     position and stated that the Planning Department had
     received the request from the County Engineering Department
     for a street name change in order to assist the users and
     the citizens in finding their way around the intersection.
     He added that the Street Name Committee had recommended
     approval.

     The Chair closed the public hearing.

     MOTION: Heier moved and Hudkins seconded approval of
             Resolution 98-2951.  On call Hudkins, Campbell,
             Steinman and Heier voted aye.  Motion carried.

5)   OLD BUSINESS:

     A.  A manager application for Barry Alan Townsend in connection
         with a liquor license for Whitehead, Inc. dba/U-Stop Convenience
         Shop located at 6600 North 84th Street.   (19982946)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded to deny the
             manager application for Barry Alan Townsend.
             On call Hudkins, Steinman, Heier and Campbell
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

6) NEW BUSINESS:

    A.    A renewal application for an amusement license from the
          Nebraska State Board of Agriculture to operate the
          Nebraska  State Fair, horse racing and simulcasting,
          car and motorcycle  racing, ice hockey and skating and
          other concerts, shows, sports and entertainment events.
          (19982909)

     MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval.
             On call Steinman, Campbell, Hudkins and Heier
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

    B.  An interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln for City
        Information Services to convert the computerized data of the
        Register of Deeds to the mainframe system, in an amount not to
        exceed $41,280. (19982953)

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval.

     In response to a question asked by Hudkins, Nolte stated the
     amount is what was agreed upon and that he is satisfied with
     the progress.

     ROLL CALL: Heier, Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye.
                Motion carried.

    C.    Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the County
          Engineer to award a bid to the following for production
          and hauling of rock material to various stockpiles:
          (199982960)  (19982945)

        Vendor                  Location             Amount

        Kerford Limestone       Waverly              $109,120
        (Producer) and          Maintenance yard
        Tri-Bundy Trucking,     (Project 99-25H)
        Inc. (Hauler)

        Tri-Bundy Trucking,     Raymond Stockpile    $ 95,545
        Inc. (Hauler) and       (Project 99-26H)
        Kerford Limestone
        (Producer)

        Westover Trucking,      Highway 33           $ 75,845
        Inc. (Hauler) and       Stockpile
        Kerford Limestone       (Project 99-27H)
        (Producer)

        Westover Trucking,      Roca Stockpile       $123,586
        Inc. (Hauler) and       (Project 99-28H)
        Kerford Limestone
        (Producer)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval.
             On call Campbell, Steinman, Heier and Hudkins
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

    D.    A keno satellite application from Coaches Sports Bar &
          Grill located at 640 W Prospector Court. (19982922)

     This item was previously acted on under Items of Public
     Participation.

    E.    An agreement with the law firm of Anderson, Creager &
          Wittstruck to represent indigent defendants in Juvenile
          Court  beginning January 1, 1999 and ending December
          31, 2001 at  $24,000 for the 1st year, $40,800
          for the 2nd year and $60,000  for year 3.
          (19982949)

     MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval.

     Campbell noted for the record that the County does have a
     group of private attorneys who advise the Public Defender
     and the Advisory Committee and who reviewed the proposals
     and recommended the firm of Anderson, Creager & Wittstruck.

     ROLL CALL: Steinman, Hudkins, Heier and Campbell voted aye.
                Motion carried.

    F.    An agreement with the law firm of Glynn & Bollerup,
          P.C. to represent indigent defendants in Juvenile Court
          beginning  January 1, 1999 and ending December 31,
          2001, at $24,000 for the 1st year, $40,800 for
          the 2nd year and $60,000 for year 3.  (19982948)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval.
             On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Heier
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

    G.  A resolution designating additional building projects previously
        designated and specifying the amount of the levy of taxes for
        each project under the Building Fund: (19982957)

                                                   Levy per $100 taxable
        Project               Time Period           property value

        St. Mary's            1-1-99 to 12-31-04      0.3616
        Building Project

        Health Facilities     1-1-99 to 12-31-99       0.2081
        Project

        County Engineering    1-1-99 to 12-31-05       0.0904
        Building Project

        Motor Vehicle         1-1-99 to 12-31-06       0.1716
        Facilities Project

        Miscellaneous         1-1-99 to 12-31-99       1.8567
        County Projects

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval
             of Resolution 98-2957.  On call Hudkins,
             Heier, Campbell and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

    H.    An agreement between Lancaster County and ACRO Business
          Finance Corporation subordinating Lancaster County's
          lien in  connection with the Weaver's Potato Chip &
          Snack Food Company  bankruptcy.  (19982947)

     MOTION:  Campbell moved and Heier seconded
              approval of a subordination agreement with
              ACRO Business contingent upon the City of
              Lincoln approving a similar agreement on the
              City's behalf and authorizing the County
              Board Chair or Vice-Chair to execute the
              document once approved by the City.  On call
              Campbell, Heier, Steinman and Hudkins voted
              aye.  Motion carried.

    I.    An agreement between Lancaster County and Douglas
          Deeter  subordinating Lancaster County's lien in
          connection with the  Weaver's Potato Chip & Snack Food
          Company bankruptcy. (19982952)

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins moved approval of
             a subordination agreement with Douglas Deeter
             contingent upon the City of Lincoln approving
             a similar agreement on the City's behalf and
             authorizing the County Board Chair or Vice-Chair
             to execute the document once approved
             by the City.  On call Hudkins, Campbell,
             Steinman and Heier voted aye.  Motion
             carried.

    J.    An agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, not to exceed
          $2,750 for fiscal year 1998 and not to exceed $3,000
          for fiscal year 1999, to prepare Medicare Form,
          HCFA-2088-92A for the  Lancaster County Community Mental
          Health Center.  (19982950)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval.  On call Campbell,
             Heier, Hudkins and Steinman  voted aye.  Motion carried.

    K.    Discussion of Robert Rules of Orders in connection with
          Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 27b, 1998
          Comprehensive Plan  Annual Review and County Change of
          Zone No. 147 which were  previously placed on pending
          until May, 1999.

     Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, stated she had placed
     the item on the agenda due to a question regarding new
     County Board members and pending items.  She stated that
     according to Roberts Rules of Order, "When the adjournment
     closes a session in a body that will not have another
     regular session within a quarterly time interval, or closes
     a session that ends the term of all or some of the members
     the business that is unfinished at the time of adjournment
     falls to the ground.  It can be introduced at the next
     session, however, the same as if it had never before been
     brought up".  She recommended that the County Board make a
     motion waiving the rule regarding the two items on pending
     and the road vacation.

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to waive
             Roberts Rules of Order for the vacation of
             West Martell Road between Southwest 72nd and
             Southwest 86th Streets, Comprehensive Plan
             Amendment No. 27b and County Change of Zone 147.
             On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman and Hudkins
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

    L.    Approval of a disbursement from the Lancaster County
          Leasing Corporation Renewal and Replacement Fund to
          National Bank of Commerce, in the amount of $1,500, for
          trustee fees.  (19982944)

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval.
             On call Steinman, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

    M.  Authorization for the installation of the following traffic
        signs: (19982958)

        Signage                         Location

     Installation of a stop sign        At the intersection of Southwest
                                        72nd Street and West Van Dorn
                                        Street for northbound traffic

     Installation of street signs       At the intersections of Southwest
                                        72nd Street and West Van Dorn
                                        Street; Southwest 72nd Street and
                                        Red Bird Lane; Southwest 72nd Street
                                        and Pheasant Ridge Road and Pheasant
                                        Ridge Road and Ranger  Ridge Road

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of
             Resolution 98-2958.  On call Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and
             Heier voted aye.  Motion carried.

     N.   Group application for health insurance with United
          Health Care of the Midlands, Inc. for Lancaster County
          employees beginning January 1, 1999 and ending December
          31, 1999. (19982955)

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval.
             On call Hudkins, Steinman, Heier and Campbell
             voted aye.  Motion carried.

    O.    Group application for dental insurance with Ameritas
          Life Insurance Corporation for Lancaster County
          employees beginning January 1, 1999 and ending December
          31, 1999.  (19982954)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Steinman,
             Campbell, Hudkins and Heier voted aye.  Motion carried.

    P.    An agreement with Lincoln Medical Education Foundation
          Medical Group for physician services for the Lancaster
          County Corrections Department for $2,150 per month for
          general medical services.  (19982956)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval.  On call Heier,
             Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye.  Motion carried.

    Q.  Appointment of Kim Hoesing, Marilyn McNabb and Bill
        Latenser and reappointment of Richard Slama, Patrick
        Norris, Steve Gaul and Curt Twedt to the Lincoln-Lancaster
        County Ecological Advisory Committee, terms to expire
        December 31, 2001.      (19982923)

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval.  On call Campbell,
             Steinman, Heier and Hudkins voted aye.  Motion carried.

     R.  Appointments of the following to the Lincoln-Lancaster
         Women's Commission: (19982939)

        Individual                    Expiration of Term

        Doug Boyd                        March 1, 1999

        Gail L Anderson                  March 1, 2000

        Eileen Harvey                    January 1, 2001

        Mary Lee Johns                   January 1, 2001

     MOTION: Heier moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Heier,
             Steinman, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye.  Motion carried.

    S.    A resolution authorizing the County Clerk to issue
          payments while the County Board is adjourned.
          (19982924)

     MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of Resolution
             98-2924. On call Steinman, Hudkins, 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.    Request from Holly Parsley, an employee with the
          Lancaster County Attorney's Office, to voluntarily
          participate in the County Retirement Plan.  (19982959)

     B.  Contracts relating to road improvements with the following:

         Landowner             Location                  Amount

         Nebco, Inc.           North 1st Street near    $29,713.50
         (3 contracts)         W Fletcher Avenue
         (19982931-33)

         Larry Schmieding      On North 1st Street      $2,387
         (3 contracts)         Near McKelvie Road
         (19982934-36)

         Larry P Schmieding    On North 1st Street      $11,840
         and Michelle K        near Alvo Road
         Schmieding
         (2 contracts)
         (19982937-38)

     C.   A user's agreement with Lunner Title Services for
          remote access to County records, at a rate of .012
          cents per transaction. (19982970)

     MOTION:  Campbell moved and Heier seconded  approval of the Consent
              Items.  On call Campbell, Hudkins, Steinman and Heier voted
              aye.  Motion carried.

8) ANNOUNCEMENTS:

    The Chair wished everyone a happy and safe holiday.

    Campbell requested the Clerk's Office to contact Clarence Molzer and
    inform him that the Board will not be meeting again until Tuesday,
    January 5, 1999 and that he should contact the County Engineer's
    Office prior to the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

     MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded adjournment.  On call
             Campbell, Heier, Steinman and Hudkins voted aye.  Motion
             carried.



                      
Kandra Hahn
County Clerk

MINUTES Lancaster County Board Of Equalization Commissioners Chambers First Floor, County-City Building Tuesday, December 15, 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 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, December 8, 1998. (A copy of these minutes is on file in the Office of the Lancaster County Clerk.) MOTION: Hudkins moved and Heier seconded approval of the minutes of December 8, 1998. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Heier and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 2) ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS: Approval of 93 additions and deductions to the tax assessment rolls per Exhibit A. (19982930) MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval. On call Heier, Campbell, Steinman and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. 3) MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTIONS: BryanLGH Medical Center West Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church Madonna Foundation Messiah Lutheran Church & School Wyuka Cemetery MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded approval of motor vehicle tax exemptions for BryanLGH Medical Center West, Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church, Madonna Foundation and Messiah Lutheran Church and School and approval of a motor vehicle tax exemption for Wyuka Cemetery subject to titling and registering the vehicle to the applicant. On call Steinman, Heier, Campbell and Hudkins voted aye. Motion carried. 4) NOTICE OF VALUATION CHANGE FOR OMITTED OR UNDERVALUED PROPERTY FOR THE FOLLOWING: Philip and Barbara Euler John Q Hammons Nebraska Nurseries The Clerk noted for the record that the notice of valuation change for John Q Hammons was deferred to Tuesday, January 5, 1999. Norm Agena, County Assessor, recommended a value of $65,700 for Philip and Barbara Euler and a value of $1,605 for Nebraska Nurseries. Agena also stated that St. Francis Chapel has elected to pay tax this year and use their exemption for next year. MOTION: Campbell moved and Heier seconded to accept the Assessor's recommendation and set the value on property for Philip and Barbara Euler at $65,700 and to set the value on property for Nebraska Nurseries at $1,605. On call Hudkins, Campbell, Steinman and Heier voted aye. Motion carried. 5) ADJOURNMENT: By direction of the Chair the meeting was adjourned. Kandra Hahn County Clerk

Past Agendas
1998 Agenda History