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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP03-17-09COURTHOUSE HASTINGS NEBRASKA Tuesday, January 6, 2009 A regular meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors was held as per public notice given with Chairman, Larry Woodman, presiding. Roll call members present were: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Hynes and Orthmann were absent. Motion by Saathoff, seconded by Larson, that this meeting is a regular meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors and public notice of this meeting has been given by publication in the Hastings Tribune and by posting. An agenda was available to the members and an agenda was kept currently amended and posted in the County Clerk’s office. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. The Chairman announced the locations of the open meetings law and agendas in the room. Kehoe attended the Combined Services meeting, a CASA meeting and met with Jan Johnson regarding the county phone system and reported that the problem is not getting any better. He also reported that the remodel of the first floor restrooms is almost finished. He also reported that the fundraiser for Terry Marshall netted around $5500.00 after expenses. Saathoff attended the RSVP annual meeting on March 16th, a conference all for the Institute of Excellence on March 10th and the Dare to Share day at the County shop. Neumann attended the Safety meeting on March 3rd, a Midland Area Agency on Aging meeting on the 5th, a Wellhead Protection meeting the Planning Commission workshop on the 9th, A South Heartland District Health meeting on the 11th and a Budget Committee meeting to open bids for budget preparation the 13th. He also offered congratulations to Hastings St Cecilia Bluehawks for winning the boys Class C1 basketball championship. Larson attended the Safety Committee meeting on March 3rd, the MAAA meeting on the 5th, a meeting with the township officers on the 12th, the Budget Committee meeting on the 13th and a Road Committee meeting this morning. Woodman met with Kaleena Fong of the Visitors Bureau on the 5th regarding the City street assessment, the Planning Commission workshop on the 9th, the Combined Services Committee meeting on the 11th, the meeting with the townships on the 12th, the Budget Committee meeting on the 13th and the Road Committee meeting this morning. Bill Petersen with the Oregon California Trail Association – Nebraska Chapter appeared before the Board to ask permission to erect signs in Adams County along public roads that follow the Oregon California Trail. Gene Hunt with the Ft Kearney State Historical Park was also representing the Pony Express Association who is working in conjunction with the Oregon California Trail Association for placement of these signs across Nebraska. The signs will enable interested persons to drive along the historic trails via the nearest public roadway. There will be 58 signs in Adams County provided by the National parks Service. Motion by Larson, seconded by Saathoff to approve and authorize the placement of 58 signs in Adams County designating the Oregon California Trail by the Oregon California Trails Association and the Pony Express Association. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Dawn Miller, Highway Superintendent, asked the Board to declare an old paint striping truck that the County owns jointly as surplus equipment. The truck was replaced in 2001 and has been in storage. Motion by Neumann, seconded by Kehoe to declare the 1977 Ford paint striping truck as surplus equipment to be placed for sale at public auction. Roll call, ayes: kehoe, Larson Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Woodman reported that the Budget Committee met on Friday, March 13th to open the bids received for budget preparation for the 2009-2010 budget. There were two bids received. Almquist, Mahltzan, Galloway & Luth PC bid $9850.00 and Chris Lewis, Adams County Clerk bid $3500.00 to be paid as salary with social security and retirement paid accordingly with the option to renew for succeeding fiscal years. It was the recommendation of the Budget Committee to accept the bid from Chris Lewis, not because it was the cheapest but it keeps the process within the County. Motion by Larson, seconded by Neumann to accept the recommendation of the Budget Committee to accept the bid of $3500.00 from Chris Lewis, County Clerk, for the preparation of the 2009-2010 County budget. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Bev Davis, Treasurer, appeared before the Board to ask them to approve a resolution authorizing repayment of taxes to the Community Redevelopment Authority for a court determined reduction in value of Crosier Park from $900,475.00 to $32,500.00. Motion by Neumann, seconded by Saathoff to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution 09-03-17 authorizing the transfer of funds to the Community Redevelopment Authority for reduced value in the amount $137,484.01 to be paid in 4 annual payments of $34,371.00, with $5,121.70 being the County’s portion for each of 4 years. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Complete Resolution on file in the County Clerk’s office. Motion by Kehoe, seconded by Larson to move to Board of Equalization for motor vehicle exemptions, correction of property values and Tax List Corrections. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Entered Board of Equalization at 10:20 AM. Gene Foote, attorney, appeared before the Board to request the addition of nine holes at the Elk’s Lodge BPOE #159 golf course to their current liquor license allowing for the serving of beer to those additional holes. Motion by Saathoff, seconded by Larson to approve the addition of nine holes, 7,8,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17, to the liquor license of Elks BPOE Lodge #159 for service of beer. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Sheriff Gregg Magee asked the Board to approve an agreement with HIDTA for reimbursement in the amount of $42,000.00 for a deputy’s salary involved in the program. Motion by Neumann, seconded by Larson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the HIDTA agreement. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Motion by Neumann, seconded by Saathoff to enter Executive Session for discussion regarding personnel issues and security items. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Entered Executive Session at 10:37 AM. Motion by Neumann, seconded by Saathoff to return to regular session. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Returned to regular session at 11:20 Am. The Chairman announced that no action was taken in Executive Session and the only discussion was for personnel and security. Motion by Neumann, seconded by Larson to approve claims and authorize the County Clerk to pay the same from their respective funds. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Motion by Larson to approve officers reports for the month of February from the Register of Deeds. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Motion by Saathoff, seconded by Neumann to accept Miscellaneous Receipts for the month of February in the amount of $672,525.18. Roll call, ayes: Kehoe, Larson, Neumann, Saathoff and Woodman. Nays, none. Hynes and Orthmann, absent. Sharon Hueftle, director of South Central Economic Development District, presented her annual report to the Board. The Board adjourned at 12:15 PM.