AGENDA
LANCASTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, ROOM 112
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019
9:00 A.M.
COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Brinkman, Chair; Roma Amundson, Vice Chair;
Sean Flowerday; Deb Schorr; and Rick Vest
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, February 19, 2019.
2) CLAIMS:
A. Approval of all claims processed through February 26, 2019.
3) 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 County contracts for Unit Price - Flooring - Carpet, Tile and Edging Installation. (Bid No. 16-288. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $50,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0092 with Floors, Inc. (C-19-0101)
2. C-17-0093 with Midwest Floor Covering Inc. (C-19-0102)
B. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Plumbing Services. (Bid No. 16-283. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $100,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0048 with Bob and Don's Plumbing (C-19-0103)
2. C-17-0049 with Dworak Plumbing (C-19-0104)
3. C-17-0050 with Hayes Mechanical (C-19-0105)
4. C-17-0051 with John Henry's Plumbing, Heating & AC (C-19-0106)
5. C-17-0052 with JT&K Services Inc. (C-19-0107)
C. Amendments to the following County contracts for General Construction Service. (Bid No. 16-278. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The estimated cost to the County is not to exceed $100,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0126 with A&J Donner Construction Inc. (C-19-0109)
2. C-17-0129 with Dickey - Hinds - Muir Incorporated (C-19-0110)
3. C-17-0130 with Excel Construction, LLC (C-19-0111)
4. C-17-0132 with Kingery Construction Co. (C-19-0112)
5. C-17-0135 with Vasa Construction (C-19-0113)
6. C-17-0128 with Brager Construction Inc. (C-19-0117)
D. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Moving/Installation Services (Systems Furniture). (Bid No. 18-257. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $18,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-18-0736 with Office Installation Specialists Inc. (C-19-0114)
2. C-18-0737 with World Class Office Installers, Inc. (C-19-0115)
E. Amendment to County Contract C-15-0095 with NECO Security for Annual Requirements - Providing Fire Alarm and Security Monitoring Services. (Bid No. 15-010. The amendment extends the contract for an additional six (6) month term beginning March 10, 2019 through September 9, 2019. The cost to the County is not to exceed $1,600.) (C-19-0116)
F. Amendment to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Fencing Services. (Bid No. 16-280. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $40,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0046 with American Fence of Lincoln (C-19-0118)
2. C-17-0047 with Empire Fence & Netting (C-19-0119)
G. Amendment to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Irrigation Maintenance and Repair Services. (Bid No. 16-291. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $10,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0082 with Hunt Irrigation, Inc. (C-19-0120)
2. C-17-0083 with Judson Irrigation, Inc. (C-19-0121)
H. Amendment to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Moving Services. (Bid No. 16-282. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $50,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0100 with Select Van & Storage - Mayflower Transit (Select Van & Storage, Inc.) (C-19-0122)
2. C-17-0099 with Heartland Moving (Lincoln Location) (C-19-0174)
I. Amendment to County Contract C-16-0090 with Jones Automotive, Inc. for Annual Supply & Installation - Emergency Equipment for Law Enforcement Vehicles. (Bid No. 16-021. The amendment revises the equipment and price list. The estimated cost for the term beginning February 22, 2019 will not change.) (C-19-0123)
J. Amendment to County Contract C-17-0038 with Mr. Yards and More LLC for Landscape Installation & Maintenance Services. (Bid No. 16-290. The amendment renews the contract from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The estimated cost to the County is not to exceed $15,000.) (C-19-0124)
K. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Painting Services. (Bid No. 16-286. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $30,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0142 with Athey Painting (C-19-0125)
2. C-17-0143 with Dickey - Hinds - Muir Incorporated (C-19-0126)
3. C-17-0144 with Schneider Construction LLC (C-19-0127)
L. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Electrical and Large Scale Electrical Services. (Bid No. 16-284. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021 with a price increase. The cost to the county is not to exceed $120,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0136 with Capitol City Electric Inc. (C-19-0128)
2. C-17-0137 with Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest (C-19-0129)
3. C-17-0138 with Gregg Electric Company (C-19-0130)
4. C-17-0139 with Hy-Electric, Inc. (C-19-0131)
5. C-17-0140 with Progressive Electric (C-19-0132)
6. C-17-0141 with Willmar Electric Service (C-19-0133)
M. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Pavement/Concrete Services. (Bid No. 16-285. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $50,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0069 with A&J Donner Construction, Inc. (C-19-0134)
2. C-17-0072 with Dickey - Hinds - Muir Incorporated (C-19-0135)
3. C-17-0073 with K2 Construction (C-19-0136)
4. C-17-0074 with MTZ Construction LLC (C-19-0137)
5. C-17-0075 with Pavers, Inc. (C-19-0138)
6. C-17-0076 with Precision Concrete Cutting (C-19-0139)
7. C-17-0078 with Schmieding Concrete, Inc. (C-19-0140)
8. C-17-0079 with Silver Ridge Construction (C-19-0141)
9. C-17-0080 with Vasa Construction (C-19-0142)
10. C-17-0081 with Walton Construction Co., Inc. (C-19-0143)
11. C-17-0071 with Cather & Son's Construction, Inc. (C-19-0144)
N. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - HVAC and HVAC Control Services. (Bid No. 16-281. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $70,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0151 with Capitol Heating & Air Conditioning (C-19-0145)
2. C-17-0152 with Control Services, Inc. (C-19-0146)
3. C-17-0153 with Engineered Controls Inc. (C-19-0147)
4. C-17-0154 with Hayes Mechanical (C-19-0148)
5. C-17-0157 with MMC Contractors (C-19-0149)
6. C-17-0158 with Siemens Industry (C-19-0150)
O. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Demolition Services (Bid No. 16-279. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $20,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0085 with Brandt Excavating Company (C-19-0151)
2. C-17-0086 with Complete Construction Services (C-19-0152)
3. C-17-0087 with Gana Trucking & Excavating (C-19-0153)
4. C-17-0088 with High Plains Enterprises Inc. (C-19-0154)
5. C-17-0089 with MWE Services, Inc. (C-19-0155)
6. C-17-0090 with New Horizons, LLC (C-19-0156)
7. C-17-0091 with Vasa Construction (C-19-0157)
P. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Excavating, Grading and Dozing Services (Bid No. 16-292. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost to the County is not to exceed $100,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0040 with Brandt Excavating Company (C-19-0158)
2. C-17-0042 with Gana Trucking & Excavating (C-19-0159)
3. C-17-0044 with High Plains Enterprises Inc (C-19-0160)
4. C-17-0043 with H.R. Bookstrom Construction Inc. (C-19-0161)
5. C-17-0045 with Walton Construction Co. (C-19-0162)
Q. Amendment to County contract C-18-0228 with J & A Traffic Products for Annual Supply - Square Steel Sign Post System, Hardware and Accessories. (Bid No. 18-045. The amendment renews the contract from March 28, 2019 through March 27, 2020. The cost to the County is not to exceed $45,000.) (C-19-0163)
R. Amendments to the following County contracts for Unit Price - Roofing Services (Bid No. 16-294. The amendment renews the contracts from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The cost for to the County is not to exceed $60,000 for all contracts.)
1. C-17-0119 with Ironhide Construction Inc. (C-19-0164)
2. C-17-0120 with MC Enterprises (C-19-0165)
3. C-17-0122 with Neemann & Sons Inc. (C-19-0166)
4. C-17-0123 with Weathercraft Company of Lincoln (C-19-0167)
5. C-17-0124 with White Castle Roofing & Gutters (White Castle Roofing & Contracting Inc.) (C-19-0168)
S. Amendments to County contract C-18-0448 with HopeSpoke for the professional services of an internal Case Manager for the Juvenile Justice System. (The amendment changes the company name from Child Guidance Center to HopeSpoke.) (C-19-0173)
T. Right-of-way contracts with the following:
1. Lois J. Ronhovde, North 70th Street and Branched Oak Road, in the amount of $631. (C-19-0169)
2. Vicki A. Nielsen, Trustee, North 84th Street and Mill Road, in the amount of $244. (C-19-0170)
3. Kendra M. and Bruce L. Ronnau, South 78th Street and Hickman Road, in the total amount of $5,992.50 (2 contracts) (C-19-0171, C-19-0172)
4) PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Manager application for Fred A. Gertsch in connection with a Class Y liquor license for Prime Country Winery LLC, 12120 Southwest 142nd Street, Denton. (Public Hearing will remain open for one week)
B. Lancaster County Rural Transit project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Federal Transit Administration, pursuant to the Federal Transit ACT (FTA). (See correlating item 5A)
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A. Resolution instructing Lancaster County Public Rural Transit to apply for federal funds available under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act and to use said funds to provide public transportation in Lancaster County and the bordering communities of Adams, Ceresco, Cortland, Eagle and Greenwood. (R-19-0011)
B. Resolution in the matter of amending the policy governing the expenditure of public funds for payment of reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred by county elected officials, appointed officials, employees and volunteers. (R-19-0012)
C. Contract with B.I. Incorporated using the City and County of Denver/US Communities Contract No. 201844994 to provide Offender Monitoring Products, Services and Solutions (MOU043). The term of the contract is from February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2022. The pricing will be pursuant to the City and County of Denver/US Communities Contract No. 201844994. The cost to the County is not to exceed $240,000. (C-19-0100)
D. Contract with Civic Plus to provide Website, Logo, and Hosting Services. The term of the contract is four years from the date of execution. The cost to the County is estimated at $161,858. (C-19-0108)
E. Reconsideration of the February 19, 2019 vote on Resolution R-19-0010 regarding County Text Amendment No. 18016 amending the Lancaster County Zoning Resolution, Section 13.048 Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems, as provided in Attachments A, B and C. (Note: To reconsider the vote a Motion to Reconsider is required by Commissioners Brinkman, Amundson, Schorr, or Vest. Any Commissioner may second the Motion to Reconsider.)
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, February 28, 2019 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, March 5, 2019 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.)