AGENDA

LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, ROOM 112

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 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 23, 2018. 

 

2)      CLAIMS:

 

A.        Approval of all claims processed through October 30, 2018. 

 

3)      NEW BUSINESS:

 

A.        Resolution adopting an amendment to the January 1, 2009 Plan Restatement and the Adoption Agreement for the January 1, 2016 Plan Restatement for the Lancaster County Employees Retirement Plan, and all comparable provisions in previous plan documents, to retroactively allow direct and participant rollovers from all sources allowed under the United States Internal Revenue Code. (R-18-0076)

 

B.        Resolution setting a public hearing regarding the request to vacate portions of West McKelvie Road, located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (R-18-0077)

 

C.        Change Orders to County Contract C-18-0481 with Scodeller Construction:

 

1.     #1 for an extension in the completion date from November 2, 2018 to November 30, 2018, due to circumstances beyond their control. (C-18-0675)

2.     #2 for a $90,000 increase in price due to the contracted sites having more extensive cracking than estimated requiring additional quantity. (C-18-0676)

 

D.        Standardized System of Annual Reporting (SSAR) Certification for roads, streets and highway programs for fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

 

E.         Settlement with Matthew Stice in the amount of $55,000 regarding Docket 218 No. 0607 in the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court, Matthew Stice v. Lancaster County Department of Corrections. (C-18-0669)

 

F.         Contract with Schmader Electric Construction Inc., to provide Outdoor Warning Siren and Installation (Bid No. 18-240) (Roca). The cost to the County is not to exceed $26,975. The work is to be completed on or before December 31, 2018. (C-18-0668)

 

G.        Contract with Accurate Controls, Inc., to provide Valerus VMS System Upgrade Phase 1 (Sole Source SS-78).  This contract shall be effective upon execution by all parties.  The cost to the County is not to exceed $80,052.96. (C-18-0671)

 

4)      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-11-0449 with Fresh Start for sober living units. The amendment renews the agreement from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (C-18-0662)

2.     County Contract C-17-0826 with Fastenal for Annual Supply - Power and Hand Tools (Bid No. 17-245).  The amendment renews the contract from November 2, 2018 through November 1, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $25,000 for contracts without approval by the Lancaster County Board. (C-18-0664)

3.     County Contract C-17-0827 with Tighton Tools and Supply to SouthernCarlson, Inc. for Annual Supply - Power and Hand Tools (Bid No. 17-245).  The amendment renews the contract with a company name change from November 2, 2018 through November 1, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $25,000 for contracts without approval by the Lancaster County Board. (C-18-0665)

4.     County Contract C-17-0828 with TooFast Supply Company for Annual Supply - Power and Hand Tools (Bid No. 17-245). The amendment renews the contract from November 2, 2018 through November 1, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $25,000 for contracts without approval by the Lancaster County Board. (C-18-0666)

5.     County Contract C-17-0829 with Total Tool Supply, Inc. for Annual Supply - Power and Hand Tools (Bid No. 17-245).  The amendment renews the contract from November 2, 2018 through November 1, 2019. The cost to the County shall not exceed $25,000 for contracts without approval by the Lancaster County Board. (C-18-0667)

6.     County Contract C-17-0844 with Don's Pioneer Uniforms for the 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 $5,600. (C-18-0670)

 

B.        Change Order #1 to County Contract C-18-0354 with JJK Construction, LLC for an extension in the completion date from November 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019, winter construction will be acceptable. (C-18-0672)

 

C.        Change Order #1 to County Contract C-18-0405 with M.E. Collins Contracting Company, Inc., for an extension in the completion date from November 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019, winter construction will be acceptable. (C-18-0673)

 

D.        Change Order #4 to County Contract C-18-0220 with Constructors Inc., for an extension in the completion date from November 1, 2018 to November 15, 2018, due to circumstances beyond their control. (C-18-0674)

 

5)      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. 

 

6)      ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

A.        The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a staff meeting on Thursday, November 1, 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, November 6, 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).

 

7)      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.)