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STAFF MEETING AGENDA Lancaster County Board of Commissioners Thursday, June 11, 1998 - 8:00 a.m. County-city Building - Meeting Room #113 AGENDA ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF STAFF MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 4, 1998 AND BUDGET HEARING MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 1998 2 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 3 8:00am COMMISSIONER'S MEETING REPORTS - See Item #11 4 8:30am LABOR NEGOTIATIONS & PERSONNEL MATTER (EXECUTIVE SESSION)- Ron Todd, Personnel Director; John Cripe, Classification & Pay Manager 5 9:30am INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING SITE AT TRABERT HALL- Gene Hanlon, Recycling Coordinator 6 9:45am REPORT ON ACTIVITIES CENTER - Charles Willnerd, Lancaster County Agricultural Society 7 ACTION ITEMS 8 CONSENT ITEMS 9 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT a. Letter from Gary Lacey, Lancaster County Attorney, Regarding Courtroom for Third Juvenile Court Judge b. NACO Voting Credentials for 1998 Annual Conference c. County Board Mail Box d. Wilderness Park Subarea Study 10 PENDING 11 DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Hudkins b. Air Pollution Control Advisory Board - Hudkins c. Public Building Commission - Campbell, Hudkins d. Board of Health - Hudkins 12 SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Thursday, June 11, 1998, at 4:00 p.m., at the County-City Building, Commissioners Hearing Room - Tussing b. Railroad Transportation Safety District - Monday, June 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m., at the County-City Building, Commissioners Hearing Room - Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing c. Visitors Promotion Committee - Monday, June 15, 1998, at 1:00 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room - Steinman d. Government Access & Information Committee - Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at 12:00 p.m., at the County- City Building, Room #106 - Steinman 13 INVITATIONS TO BOARD MEMBERS a. Rape Spouse Abuse Crisis Center Celebration of Community Service and Support: "25 Years of Touching Lives" - Friday, June 26, 1998, at 11:30 a.m., at the Cornhusker Hotel 14 CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COUNTY BOARD 15 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE COUNTY BOARD 16 AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNTY BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 16, 1998 17 EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS
MINUTES Lancaster County Board of Commissioners County-City Building Meeting Room #113 Thursday, June 11, 1998 8:00 a.m. Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair Kathy Campbell Larry Hudkins Steve Svoboda Commissioners Absent: Darlene Tussing Others Present: Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer Ann Taylor, County Clerk's Office AGENDA ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF JUNE 4, 1998 AND BUDGET HEARING OF JUNE 2, 1998. MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of the minutes of the County Board of Commissioners meeting of June 4, 1998 and Budget Hearing of June 2, 1998. On call Hudkins, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Svoboda abstained from voting. Motion carried. 2 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA a. Clerk of the District Court Staffing b. Request for Sheriff Deputies at the Property Valuation Protest Hearings on June 12th and 13th c. Sale of Real Property d. Vacation Request from Larry Van Hunnik, Lancaster Manor Administrator for the Afternoon of June 12th and All Day on June 26th e. Letter from District Court Judge Cheuvront Regarding Furnishings in the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center f. Geographic Information System (GIS) Budget Update g. Request for Scheduler Software from District Court Judge Merritt MOTION: Hudkins moved and Campbell seconded approval of the additions to the agenda. On call Hudkins, Campbell, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 3 COMMISSIONERS' MEETING REPORTS - See Item 8 a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Hudkins Hudkins reported that water leakage in the garage and skylight areas of the County-City Building and the pay window in the Clerk of the District Court's office were discussed. b. Air Pollution Control Advisory Board - Hudkins Hudkins reported that discussion focused on Air Pollution Control Regulations, with a recommendation forwarded to the Board of Health. c. Public Building Commission - Campbell, Hudkins Campbell reported that Sampson Construction is working to correct water leakage problems in the garage and skylight areas so final payment was authorized. Hudkins reported that a security system for the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center was discussed. He noted that a decision on who will accept responsibility for the security monitors has not been made. Campbell also reported that formal dedication of the County-City Building will be delayed until the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center is completed. She stated that a small ceremony will take place, however, for acceptance of the President Abraham Lincoln letter. d. Board of Health - Hudkins Hudkins reported that election of officers was held with Mary Helen Elliott elected President and Dr. Chris Caudill elected Vice-President. Hudkins also reported that discussion focused on Air Pollution Control Regulations and the Barking Dog Ordinance. 4 LABOR NEGOTIATIONS & PERSONNEL MATTER (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - Ron Todd, Personnel Director; John Cripe, Classification & Pay Manager MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to enter Executive Session at 8:30 a.m. for the purpose of labor negotiations, a personnel matter and sale of real property. On call Campbell, Svoboda, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to exit Executive Session at 9:35 a.m. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 5 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING SITE AT TRABERT HALL Gene Hanlon, Recycling Coordinator Gene Hanlon, Recycling Coordinator, reported briefly on plans to locate a recycling drop-off site on County owned property located at 12th & South Streets between Trabert Hall and Saratoga School. Hanlon noted that representatives of Saratoga School and the Irvingdale Neighborhood Association support the proposal. He also noted that the possibility of sharing the recycling revenue with the Irvingdale Neighborhood Association is being investigated. The Board will take formal action on this matter at a Tuesday, County Board of Commissioners meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT a. Letter from Gary Lacey, Lancaster County Attorney, Regarding Courtroom for Third Juvenile Court Judge Don Killeen, County Property Manager, reported that the Public Defender's office has agreed to relocate from their current office space in Trabert Hall to the County-City Building, with the exception of Conference Room 240, to make space available for an additional juvenile courtroom. He projected renovation costs for the courtroom at $2,500. Dennis Keefe, Public Defender, requested Eagan to direct Information Services to prioritize cabling of the Public Defender's space in Room 240 of Trabert Hall. 6 REPORT ON LANCASTER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES CENTER Charles Willnerd, Lancaster County Agricultural Society Building Committee Chair Charles Willnerd, Lancaster County Agricultural Society Building Committee Chair, displayed a Proposed Site Plan for Lancaster County Event Center, noting that the Agricultural Society has entered into an option to purchase property at 84th & Havelock Avenue. He stated that a three million dollar capital fund-raising campaign has been initiated for the purchase of the property and construction of an Event Center. Willnerd also noted the following: Water, sewer and electricity are in place, although some pumping may be necessary for the sewer line Plans to widen 84th Street include the addition of a divided turn lane to accommodate north and south traffic Services such as restaurants, gas stations and lodging are within close proximity Land slope is sufficient for the main arena area to be located below ground level, providing convenient American Disabilities Act (ADA) access In response to a question from Eagan, Willnerd stated that there is sufficient room for expansion to include other fair functions. He also noted that the Agricultural Society's 99 Year Agreement with the State Fair Board to locate the County Fairgrounds on State Fair Park is nearing an end. Steinman noted that Douglas and Sarpy County have expressed interest in a joint County Fairgrounds. She suggested that Willnerd pursue further discussion of the issue with his counterparts in those counties. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA a. Clerk of the District Court Staffing Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, presented a record of an adjustment made to the Clerk of the District Court's budget in 1997 for the addition of a Clerk I position and an excerpt of the March 3, 1997 County Board of Commissioners Meeting minutes, noting the Board's action to expand a part-time Clerk I position in the Clerk of the District Court's Office to full-time, to be shared with the District Court (Exhibit A). Bruce Medcalf, Chief Deputy Clerk of the District Court, stated that he had misinterpreted the Board's action and believed that an additional full-time Clerk I position had been authorized. He noted that this position had been opened, through the Personnel Department, and applications for the position had been accepted. Beth Tallon, Clerk of the District Court, stated that the position was needed to meet the demand of an increased number of case filings, as well as an accumulation of unfinished work. Campbell suggested that the Clerk of the District Court's office re-evaluate the need for an office receptionist once staff is returned to one location, following completion of the remodeling of the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center. MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded to authorize the Clerk of the District Court to hire one full-time Clerk I, with the understanding that funding of the position will be allocated in the Fiscal Year 1998-99 Budget. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. The Board requested that Tallon discuss future space needs with Judith Leech, County Court Judicial Administrator. b. Request for Sheriff Deputies at the Property Valuation Protest Hearings on June 12th and 13th Eagan reported that Norm Agena, County Assessor, had expressed concern with regards to security during the first two days of the Property Valuation Protest Hearings, scheduled to be held at Southeast Community College. He had suggested that off-duty Sheriff's deputies be hired to provide security. The Board authorized the hiring of the off-duty Sheriff's deputies, with payment from the Board of Equalization budget. c. Sale of Real Property Item discussed in Executive Session. d. Vacation Request from Larry Van Hunnik, Lancaster Manor Administrator for the Afternoon of June 12th and All Day on June 26th MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded approval of the vacation request for Larry Van Hunnik, Lancaster Manor Administrator. On call Campbell, Svoboda, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. e. Letter from District Court Judge Cheuvront Regarding Furnishings in the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center (Exhibit C) Campbell reported that the issue was discussed at the Public Building Commission, with a recommendation that funds for furnishings and technology for the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center be combined in one category in the budget. She noted that it was important to recognize that construction of the new County-City Building and the remodel of the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center is a combined project, with contracts in place for furnishings such as office chairs and modular furniture. Campbell noted that she and Steinman will be meeting with Steve Flanders, Project Manager; Jim Hille, Sinclair Hille & Associates Inc.; and Don Killeen, County Property Manager to develop a letter to departments and the sub-committees studying issues related to the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center explaining that policy. f. Geographic Information System (GIS) Budget Update Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, briefly reviewed Geographic Information System (GIS) Options (Exhibit B), noting that the Special Database Engine (SDE) is not functioning as expected. Kroeker noted that $75,000 has been allocated in the Keno Fund for hardware and software costs related to Oracle and SDE in the Keno Fund. g. Request for Scheduler Software from District Court Judge Merritt MOTION: Campbell moved and Hudkins seconded approval of the request from District Court Judge Merritt for Scheduler Software, with allocation from the Microcomputer Fund Budget. On call Campbell, Hudkins, Svoboda and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 7 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT a. Letter from Gary Lacey, Lancaster County Attorney, Regarding Courtroom for Third Juvenile Court Judge This item was moved forward on the agenda. b. National Association of County Officials (NACO) Voting Credentials for 1998 Annual Conference Hudkins stated that he plans to attend the conference and has paid for his registration on his credit card. Campbell requested that Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, research whether dues to the National Association of County Officials (NACO) have been paid. MOTION: Campbell moved and Svoboda seconded to authorize reimbursement of Commissioner Hudkins for registration fees to the National Association of County Officials 1998 Annual Conference and to authorize Hudkins to serve as the County Board's voting delegate. On call Campbell, Svoboda, Hudkins and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. c. County Board Mail Box Following a brief discussion, the Board requested that a two-tiered mail box be placed in the reception area of the County Board of Commissioners office, separating agendas and meeting minutes from general mail. d. Wilderness Park Subarea Study Eagan gave a brief update on the Wilderness Park Subarea Study, noting that other funding sources are being sought. 8 DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Hudkins b. Air Pollution Control Advisory Board - Hudkins c. Public Building Commission - Campbell, Hudkins d. Board of Health - Hudkins Items a-d were moved forward on the agenda. 9 SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Thursday, June 11, 1998, at 4 p.m., at the County-City Building, Commissioners Hearing Room - Tussing b. Railroad Transportation Safety District - Monday, June 15, 1998, at 9 a.m., at the County-City Building, Commissioners Hearing Room - Steinman, Svoboda, Tussing c. Visitors Promotion Committee - Monday, June 15, 1998, at 1 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room - Steinman d. Government Access & Information Committee - Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at 12 p.m., at the County-City Building, Room #106 - Steinman 10 INVITATIONS TO BOARD MEMBERS a. Rape Spouse Abuse Crisis Center Celebration of Community Service and Support: "25 Years of Touching Lives" - Friday, June 26, 1998, at 11:30 a.m., at the Cornhusker Hotel 11 CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COUNTY BOARD 12 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE COUNTY BOARD 13 AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNTY BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 16, 1998 14 EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS 15 ADJOURNMENT By direction of the Chair, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Kandra Hahn Lancaster County Clerk