AGENDA
LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, ROOM 112
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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, July 31, 2018.
2) CLAIMS:
A. Approval of all claims processed through August 7, 2018.
3) SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
A. Lancaster County Department of Corrections Employee of the Year - Officer Todd Goscha. (See correlating item 4A)
4) NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for an exceptional circumstances award under Personnel Rule 17.14(d) for Officer Todd Goscha, Lancaster County Corrections, for a one-time cash award of $500.00.
B. Agreement between Lancaster County, Region V Systems and The Bridge Behavioral Health for The Bridge to assist the County and Region V by including in the services it presently provides the detention of individuals who are in Emergency Protective Custody (EPC). The term of the agreement is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (C-18-0462)
C. Professional services agreement with Soval Solutions, LLC, on behalf of the Department of Community Corrections, for consulting services to evaluate the sobriety program called 24/7. The term of the contract is from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The cost to the County is not to exceed $67,500. (C-18-0463)
D. Contract with Legacy International, Inc., dba Legacy Inmate Communications to provide inmate phone services for the Lancaster County Youth Services Center. The term of the contract is from July 23, 2018 through July 22, 2019, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year terms. (C-18-0464)
E. Subgrant agreement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services Child Support Enforcement, on behalf of the Clerk of the District Court, for the Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D State program. The term of the agreement is October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The Department of Health and Human Services will reimburse the County an estimated amount of $426,405. (C-18-0465)
F. Subaward agreement with the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for child support enforcement services provided by the Lancaster County Attorney's Office for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The County shall be reimbursed an estimated amount of $1,551,000 for the services. (C-18-0466)
G. Subgrant agreement with the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for child support enforcement services provided by the Lancaster County Child Support Referee for a period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The County shall be reimbursed an estimated amount of $285,500 for the services. (C-18-0467)
H. Contract with Datashield Corporation, using the State of Nebraska Contract No. 81421 O4, to provide on-site secure document shredding. The initial term of the contract is July 15, 2018 through July 14, 2019. The pricing will be pursuant to the State of Nebraska's contract. The cost to the County is not to exceed $5,000. (C-18-0468)
I. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enterprise Rent A Car Company Midwest, using the State of Nebraska Contract No. 72311 O4, to provide third party short-term vehicle rental services (MOU014). The term is from the date of execution through February 16, 2019, with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year term. The pricing will be pursuant to the State of Nebraska's contract. The cost to the County is not to exceed $15,000. (C-18-0469)
J. Contract with Stericycle (Stericycle, Inc) to provide Annual Service - Infectious Waste Pick-up and Disposal (Bid No. 18-170). The contract shall be effective upon execution by all parties. The cost to the County is not to exceed $5,000. (C-18-0470)
K. Recommendation from the County Personnel Policy Board to approve the creation of an Electronic Devices Human Resources Policy Bulletin.
L. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and County Engineer to award a contract for asphaltic joint sealant (Bid No. 18-173) to Maxwell Products, Inc. The estimated amount is $20,000. (B-18-0173)
M. Agreement with H.R. Bookstrom Construction, Inc., for drop pipes and culvert maintenance (Project No. 18-12). The anticipated completion date is October 26, 2018. The cost to the County is $426,605.50. (C-18-0471)
N. Contract with Scodeller Construction for crack sealing bituminous surfacing (Project No. 18-22). The cost to the County is $110,700. Work is to be completed in accordance with the contract. (C-18-0481)
O. Grant contract with YMCA of Lincoln in the amount of $9,000 for the Teen Night/School Days Out program. The contract is funded by Juvenile Justice Prevention Funds for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (C-18-0472)
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. County Contract C-18-0137 with The Schemmer Associates, Inc. to add additional plan preparation services related to structures B-147 and E-117. The contract will be increased $4,650 for the additional service. The revised total cost to the County is not to exceed $30,750. (C-18-0473)
2. County Contract C-15-0368 with Whelen Engineering Company, using the WSCA-NASPO Contract, MA No. 81297 for LED emergency light bars, siren warning accessories and other related accessories. The amendment renews the contract from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019. The estimated cost to the County is not to exceed $4,500. (C-18-0474)
3. County Contract C-15-0464 with Sapp Bros. Petroleum, Inc. for Annual Supply - Lubricants (Bid No. 15-133). The amendment reflects a price increase and renews the contract from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. The expenditures for Lancaster County shall not exceed $57,200. (C-18-0453)
4. County Contract C-15-0465 with TCA Outdoor Power for Annual Supply - Lubricants (Bid No. 15-133). The amendment renews the contract from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. The expenditures for Lancaster County shall not exceed $1,000. (C-18-0454)
5. County Contract C-15-0407 with NMC, Inc. for Annual Supply - Caterpillar Filters, (SS-24). The amendment renews the contract from August 28, 2018 through August 27, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $23,200. (C-18-0457)
6. County Contract C-15-0407 with Language Line Services, Inc., for Language Interpretation Services - Phone and Video (State of Nebraska Contract No. 48860 O4). The amendment renews the contract from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $1,000. (C-18-0461)
B. Right-of-way contracts with the following:
1. Maahs, Ltd., North 176th Street and Fletcher Avenue, in the amount of $2,439. (C-18-0475)
2. Wayne C. Halling, North 112th Street and Agnew Road, in the amount of $1,207. (C-18-0476)
3. Wayne C. Halling, North 110th Street and Agnew Road, in the total amount of $207. (2 contracts) (C-18-0477) (C-18-0478)
4. Suzanne Y. Short, North 110th Street and Agnew Road, in the total amount of $223. (2 contracts) (C-18-0479) (C-18-0480)
C. Received and placed on file:
1. Clerk of the District Court's monthly report for July, 2018.
2. County Clerk's monthly report for July, 2018.
3. Assessor/Register of Deeds monthly report for July, 2018.
4. Lancaster County 2018-19 Proposed Budget.
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, August 9, 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 Equalization will meet on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 112 of the County-City Building (555 S. 10th Street, Lincoln) to take final action on 2018 real property valuation protests.
C. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 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.
D. County Commissioners can be reached at 402-441-7447 or commish@lancaster.ne.gov.
E. 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.)
AGENDA
LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, ROOM 112
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LANCASTER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
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 Equalization meeting held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
2) DISCUSSION ON 2018 REAL PROPERTY VALUATION PROTESTS:
3) PUBLIC COMMENT: Those wishing to speak on items relating to County Board of Equalization 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.
4) 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.)