AGENDA

LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, ROOM 112

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018

9:00 A.M.

 

COMMISSIONERS:  Todd Wiltgen, Chair; Jennifer Brinkman, Vice Chair;

Roma Amundson; Bill Avery; and Deb Schorr

 

Location Announcement of Nebraska Open Meetings Act:  A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is located on the wall at the rear of the Hearing Room.  Additionally, a copy of all written material to be discussed at today's open meeting is available from the County Clerk's staff at the front of the Hearing Room.  These materials can also be viewed on the County's web site at lancaster.ne.gov. 

 

Those wishing to speak on items specific to today's agenda are asked to do so when the item is called by the County Clerk.  Each speaker is limited to five (5) minutes.  Time limits may be extended or reasonably decreased at the discretion of the County Board Chair.

 

Those wishing to speak on items relating to other County business not on the agenda may speak during the public comment portion of the agenda.  Each speaker is limited to five (5) minutes.  These time limits may be extended or reasonably decreased at the discretion of the County Board Chair.  The public comment period will be limited to one (1) hour.

 

If you are here to participate on an item and need special consideration because of a schedule conflict or some other reason, please let the Clerk know prior to the meeting so we may accommodate your needs.

 

1)     MINUTES:

 

A.       Approval of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. 

 

2)     CLAIMS:

 

A.       Approval of all claims processed through April 3, 2018.

 

3)      SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

 

A.       Introduction of Bruce Prenda, Chief Deputy Lancaster County Attorney, and Christopher Turner, Chief Deputy Lancaster County Attorney, Juvenile Division. (See correlating items 4A and 4B)

 

4)     NEW BUSINESS:

 

A.       Setting the annual salary for Bruce Prenda, Chief Deputy Lancaster County Attorney, at $149,959, effective March 29, 2018.  

 

B.       Setting the annual salary for Christopher Turner, Chief Deputy Lancaster County Attorney, Juvenile Division, at $138,121, effective March 29, 2018.

 

C.       Special designated license application from Ken's Liquor, Inc., for a wedding reception on June 16, 2018 at Roca Ridge Event Center, 5265 Prairie Sage Drive, Roca, Nebraska.

 

D.       Special designated license application from Ken's Liquor, Inc., for a wedding reception on July 7, 2018 at Roca Ridge Event Center, 5265 Prairie Sage Drive, Roca, Nebraska. 

 

E.        Agreement between Southeast Community College and Lancaster County on behalf of the Juvenile Youth Services Center to establish an internship program through the Youth Services Center.  Term of the agreement is from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.  (C-18-0159)

 

F.        Default Investment Change Directive to Prudential Retirement to change the default investment fund for the 401(a) Lancaster County, Nebraska Employees Retirement Plan and the Lancaster County, Nebraska 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan to GoalMaker Moderate. 

 

G.       Recommendation from the Purchasing Department and Human Services to award contracts for pharmacy services for General Assistance Clients (RFP #18-025) to Genoa Healthcare, Hy-Vee and Kohll's Pharmacy and Home Care.  The total estimated combined cost to the County for all contracts is $300,000.  (B-18-0025)

 

H.       Contract with Graybar Electric Company using the City of Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Communities Master Contract (No. EV2370) to provide electrical, lighting, data communications and security products and related products, services and solutions.  Term of the contract is one year from the date of execution.  Pricing will be pursuant to the Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Communities Master Contract.  The cost to the County is not to exceed $15,000.  (C-18-0155) 

 

I.        Political subdivision tort claim filed against Lancaster County by William and Jeanne Donnelly, in the amount of $347,131.71 for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.   

 

5)     CONSENT ITEMS:  These are routine business items that 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.       Amendments to the following contracts:

 

1.     C-15-0186 with Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., for the annual requirements of parts washer services/recycling solvent (Bid No. 15-043).  The amendment renews the contract for an additional one-year term beginning April 14, 2018 through April 13, 2019.  The cost to the County is not to exceed $1,500.  (C-18-0153)

2.     C-17-0295 with Platte Valley Equipment for the annual rental services of four 2-wheel drive tractors (Bid No. 17-107).  The amendment renews the contract for an additional one-year term beginning April 25, 2018 through April 24, 2019.  The cost to the County is not to exceed $26,000.  (C-18-0154) 

 

6)     PUBLIC COMMENT: Those wishing to speak on items relating to County business not on the agenda may do so at this time. 

 

Per the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners' Guidelines for Public Participation each speaker is limited to five (5) minutes.  Time limits may be extended or reasonably decreased at the discretion of the County Board Chair.  The public comment period is limited to one (1) hour in duration. 

 

7)     ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

A.       The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a staff meeting on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 8:30 a.m., in the Bill Luxford Studio (Room 113) of the County-City Building (555 S. 10th Street, Lincoln).

 

B.       The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 112 of the County-City Building (555 S. 10th Street, Lincoln) with the Board of Equalization immediately following.

 

C.       County Commissioners can be reached at 402-441-7447 or commish@lancaster.ne.gov.

 

D.       The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners meeting is broadcast live on LNKTV City.  For the rebroadcast schedule visit lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: LNKTV).  Meetings are also streamed live on LNKTV and can be viewed on YouTube (LNKTVcity).

 

8)     ADJOURNMENT

 

This agenda, which is kept continually current, is available for inspection during regular business hours in the office of the Lancaster County Clerk, located at 555 S. 10th Street, Room 108, Lincoln, Nebraska.  Meeting agendas and minutes are also available on the County's web site at lancaster.ne.gov.

 

Interpreters for the hearing impaired are available upon request.  Please contact the County Clerk's Office at 402-441-7481 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if this accommodation is required, or if you have any other special communication needs requiring assistance. 

 

Si necesita ayuda con el idioma español, por favor haga arreglos con el secretario del condado de Lancaster en un plazo de dos días antes de la reunión pública.  El número de teléfono del secretario del condado de Lancaster es 402-441-7481.  (If you need Spanish language assistance, please make arrangements with the Lancaster County Clerk within two days of the public meeting.  The phone number for the Lancaster County Clerk is 402-441-7481.)