AGENDA

LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, ROOM 112

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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, October 16, 2018. 

 

2)      CLAIMS:

 

A.        Approval of all claims processed through October 23, 2018. 

 

3)      SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

 

A.        Commissioners' Award of Excellence for September, 2018, awarded to Tammy Gable, Clerk of the District Court Office, in the category of Productivity.

 

B.        Introduction of Mr. Thanaphong "Pro" Saksereephong, Plan and Policy Analyst for the Thailand Ministry of the Interior - Jeff Maul, Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau Vice President - Executive Director.

 

4)      UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

A.        Addendum to County Contract C-16-0649 amending the Visitors Improvement Fund grant contract providing a grant of $2,810,000 with the Lancaster County Agricultural Society for the National High School Rodeo Finals.  The addendum adjusts the completion dates for the phases of the grant project and changes the amount due under phases one and two. (C-18-0630)

 

5)      NEW BUSINESS:

 

A.        Rescinding County Resolution R-18-0072 which directed the County Engineer to conduct a study and the Planning Department to write a report and get City of Lincoln approval regarding a request to vacate the twenty five foot right-of-way adjacent to the east line of Lot 6 IT and the west line of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 3 of Gieren's First Addition, Walton, Nebraska, located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (R-18-0075)

 

B.        Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and County Corrections to award and execute a Purchase Order for a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SE (Bid No. 18-253) to Gene Steffy Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  The total amount of the order is $20,924. (C-18-0661)

 

C.        Mini-grant contract applications and awards with the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (NDOT-HSO) to provide funding for the following:

 

1.     Two radar units, in the amount of $1,800. (C-18-0643)

2.     Two digital in-car camera systems, in the amount of $7,000. (C-18-0644)

 

D.        Professional services agreement between Innerspace Studios, Ltd., and Lancaster County on behalf of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, for services related to renovation of certain portions of the Sheriff's office space at the property located at 575 S. 10th Street. The cost to the County is not to exceed $22,600.  The work is to be completed on or before October 10, 2019. (C-18-0645)

 

E.        Agreements between Lancaster County and the following employees to provide non-exempt County Treasurer employees in the Motor Vehicle Coordinator job classification and Account Clerk III job classification compensatory time off in lieu of the compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. The County will pay the employees at the rate of one and one-half hours for each overtime hour which the employees work up to a maximum accrual of 30 hours of compensatory time.

 

1.     Selvin Mendez-Lopez (C-18-0646)

2.     Kacey Jacob (C-18-0647)

3.     Kerry Kotschwar (C-18-0648)

4.     Deb Kamarad (C-18-0649)

5.     Teri Wright (C-18-0650)

6.     Tina Schilz (C-18-0651)

 

F.         Contract with AV Associates of Nebraska to provide Annual Supply - Household Miscellaneous Batteries (Quote No. 5909). The contract shall be effective upon execution by all parties. The cost to the County is not to exceed $2,000. (C-18-0642)

 

G.        Grant Contract with The Bridge Behavioral Health for civil protective custody services. The contract is funded by a one-time grant from the General Fund in the amount of $100,000. The term of the contract is from October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (C-18-0654)

 

6)      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.        Right-of-way contracts with the following:

 

1.     Jason R. Critel, South 78th Street and Hickman Road, in the amount of $6,895. (C-18-0655)

2.     Gina P. Hagedorn and Jay R. Gordon, South 1st Street and West Rokeby Road, in the amount of $2,972. (C-18-0656)

3.     Ruth Knapp, Trustee of the Ruth Knapp Living Trust and Paula D. Christensen, Trustee of the Paula D. Christensen Farm Trust, South 1st Street and West Rokeby Road, in the amount of $2,591.50 (C-18-0657)

4.     Barbara J. Meinke, Southwest 100th Street and West Sprague Road, in the amount of $919. (C-18-0658)

 

B.        Amendments to the following contracts:

 

1.     County Contract C-17-0856 with GT Distributors, Inc. for Annual Supply - Sheriff Duty Leather Accessories (Quote No. 5736).  The amendment renews the contract from November 7, 2018 through November 6, 2019.  The cost to the County shall not exceed $3,500. (C-18-0641)

2.     County Contract C-17-0845 with Bob Barker Company, Inc. for Annual Supply - Sheriff Uniform Clothing and Accessories (Bid No. 17-233).  The amendment renews the contract with a price increase from October 31, 2018 through October 30, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $250. (C-18-0652)

3.     Amendment to County Contract C-17-0843 with Ryders Public Safety for Annual Supply - Sheriff Uniform Clothing and Accessories (Bid No. 17-233).  The amendment renews the contract with a price increase from October 31, 2018 through October 30, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $4,500. (C-18-0653)

 

C.        Change Order #1 to County Contract C-18-0471 with H.R. Bookstrom Construction for an extension in the completion date from October 26, 2018 to May 10, 2019 due to circumstances beyond the control of the contractor. (C-18-0659)

 

D.        Change Order #1 to County Contract C-18-0532 with Constructors Inc. for an extension in the completion date from November 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019 due to circumstances beyond the control of the contractor. (C-18-0660)

 

E.        Received and placed on file the County Attorney's quarterly report for July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018.

 

7)      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. 

 

8)      ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

A.        The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a staff meeting on Thursday, October 25, 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, October 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 112 of the County-City Building (555 S. 10th Street, Lincoln).

 

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).

 

9)      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, OCTOBER 23, 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, October 16, 2018.

 

2)      UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

1.     Review of the 2018 Exemption Application from the United Yezidi Community of America, Inc.

 

3)      REVISED CERTIFICATION OF 2018-2019 TAX LEVIES

 

4)      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. 

 

5)      ADJOURNMENT