AGENDA

LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, ROOM 112

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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, November 13, 2018. 

 

B.        Approval of the minutes of the joint meeting with the Lancaster County Agricultural Society held on Thursday, November 15, 2018.  

 

2)      CLAIMS:

 

A.        Approval of all claims processed through November 20, 2018. 

 

3)      SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

 

A.        Regional Prevention Coalition Annual Presentation - Sandy Morrissey, Regional Prevention Coordination (RPC) Director.

 

4)      PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

A.        County Text Amendment No. 18012 amending the Lancaster County Zoning Resolution to add definitions, add uses to the AG, AGR, R and B Districts; reorganize AG Preservation in the AG District; add special permits, add a new chapter for Historic Preservation District, and to make other miscellaneous minor changes throughout. (See correlating item 5A)

 

B.        County Text Amendment No. 18013 amending the Lancaster County Land Subdivision Resolution to clarify minor discrepancies, delete outdated references to other codes and update requirements for water wells. (See correlating item 5B)

 

C.        Vacating a portion of West McKelvie Road, located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (See correlating item 6A)

 

5)      UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

A.        Resolution regarding County Text Amendment No. 18012 amending the Lancaster County Zoning Resolution to add definitions, add uses to the AG, AGR, R and B Districts; reorganize AG Preservation in the AG District; add special permits, add a new chapter for Historic Preservation District, and to make other miscellaneous minor changes throughout, as provided in Attachment A. (R-18-0078)

 

B.        Resolution regarding County Text Amendment No. 18013 amending the Lancaster County Land Subdivision Resolution to clarify minor discrepancies, delete outdated references to other codes and update requirements for water wells, as provided in Attachment A. (R-18-0079)

 

6)      NEW BUSINESS:

 

A.        Resolution in the matter of vacating a portion of West McKelvie Road, located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. (R-18-0083)

 

B.        Contract with Kubert Appraisal Group, in the amount of $7,300 for appraisal services for a project on North 14th Street and Mill Road (County Bridge CP-F-88 Replacement). (C-18-0708)

 

C.        Amendment to County Contract C-18-0601 with Kubert Appraisal Group to exclude certain 2018 Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC) appeals from the scope of the 2018 TERC expert contract. (C-18-0713)

 

D.        Amendment to County Contract C-17-0760 with Great Plains Appraisal, Inc., to include certain 2018 Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC) appeals in the scope of the 2017 TERC expert contract. (C-18-0714)

 

E.         Lease agreement with CenterPointe for approximately 8,947 square feet of office space at Midtown Center (2966 O Street, Lincoln, Nebraska). The term of the agreement is from September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2023. CenterPointe will pay the County $5,591.88 per month for the first 24 months and $5,703.71 per month for the remaining term of the agreement. (C-18-0712)

 

F.         Change Order #2 to County Contract C-18-0373 with JJK Construction, LLC for an increase of $4,168.92 due to the painting of previously unexposed portions of steel piling and changing the erosion control material type. (C-18-0709)

 

G.         Amending recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and County Engineering to award and execute a Purchase Order (Bid No. 18-269) to various vendors for spring gravel haul to Lancaster County Stockpiles as follows: Buel Trucking, Inc., in the amount of $416,300, Lyman-Richey Corporation in the amount of $198,625, and R.L. Tiemann Construction in the amount of $128,400. The total cost to the County for all vendor is $743,325. (C 18 0697)

 

H.        Grant contract with Asian Community and Cultural Center in the amount of $56,316 for the ACCC Serving Refugee and Other Immigrant Youth program. The contract is funded by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Juvenile Services Grant (#18-JS-414). The term of the grant contract is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (C-18-0681)

 

I.        Grant contract with OMNI Behavioral Health in the amount of $24,112 for the Functional Family Therapy program. The contract is funded by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice's Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Grant (#18-CB-0525). The term of the grant contract is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (C-18-0682)

 

J.         Grant contract with OMNI Behavioral Health in the amount of $21,815 for the Truancy Diversion program. The contract is funded by Juvenile Justice Prevention Funds for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. (C-18-0691)

 

7)      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.        Utility Permits with the following:

 

1.     No. 1723 allowing Arrowhead Pipeline Services to repair underground gas pipeline under Pester Ridge Road approximately 200 linear feet east of Southwest 25th Street.  There is no cost to the County. (C-18-0704)

2.     No. 1730 allowing Arrowhead Pipeline Services to do underground gas service under West Foreman Drive, west of Southwest 12th Street.  There is no cost to the County. (C-18-0705)

 

B.        Amendments to the following contracts:

 

1.     County Contract C-16-0668 with Rise N' Shine for the Cleaning Services - County Engineering Office, Shop and Weed Control Office (includes Adult Probation) (Bid No. 16-228). The amendment renews the contract from November 28, 2018 through November 27, 2019.  The estimated cost to the County is not to exceed $18,900. (C-18-0706)

2.     County Contract C-18-0177 with U S Bank using the State of NE Contract No. 50324 O4 for P Card Services. The amendment extends the contract from November 15, 2018 through December 31, 2018. (C-18-0707)

3.     County Contract C-16-0701 with LeGrande Excavating, Inc for Annual Services - Snow & Ice Removal - City and County Facilities (Bid No. 16-181).  The amendment renews the contract from December 16, 2018 through December 15, 2019.  The cost to County shall not exceed $35,000. (C-18-0710)

4.     County Contract C-16-0702 with Mr Yards and More LLC for Annual Services - Snow & Ice Removal - City and County Facilities (Bid No. 16-181).  The amendment renews the contract from December 16, 2018 through December 15, 2019. The cost to County shall not exceed $3,000. (C-18-0711)

 

8)      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. 

 

9)      ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

A.        The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will not hold a staff meeting on Thursday, November 22, 2018 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

B.        The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 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).

 

10)   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, NOVEMBER 20, 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, November 6, 2018.

 

2)      ADDITIONS AND DEDUCTIONS TO THE TAX ASSESSMENT ROLLS

 

3)      NOTICE OF TAXABLE STATUS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

 

School District #1 City of Lincoln (2 parcels)

Lincoln School District Leasing Corp

Lancaster County School District 1 aka LPS (2 parcels)

 

 

4)      PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

A.        Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption Applications (See correlating item 5)

 

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

Lincoln Katz Youth Group

Nebraska Lutheran Campus Ministry Corp

Catholic Social Services

Christian Heritage Children's Homes

Tabitha, Inc.

The American Legion, Department of Nebraska

CenterPointe, Inc.

Saint Paul United Methodist Church

VITAL Services, Inc.

 

B.        Tax Exemption on Real and Personal Property (See correlating item 6)

 

1.     Nebraska Communities Playhouse

 

5)      ACTION ON MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS

 

6)      ACTION ON TAX EXEMPTION ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

 

7)      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. 

 

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