HomeMy WebLinkAbout0603 Minutes from June 3, 2014COURTHOUSE, ADAMS COUNTY
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
A regular meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors was held as per public notice given with
Chairman Neumann presiding. Roll CaII members present: Thomsen, Curtis, Neumann, Orthmann,
Saathoff, Hynes and Weeks.
Motion by Weeks and seconded by Curtis that this is a 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: Thomsen, Curtis, Neumann, Orthmann, Saathoff,
Hynes and Weeks, Nays: None
The Chairman announced the locations of the open meetings law and agenda in the room and asked if
there were any conflicts of interest with any agenda items
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as circulated.
Board members attended the following events and committee meetings and gave a brief report:
Orthmann- June 17th, attended the Grand Re -opening of Duncan Field
June 10th, attended an Adams County Personnel meeting
June 11th, attended an Adams County Senior Services meeting
June 12th, attended a combined services meeting
June 13th, attended an Adams County Personnel meeting
June 18th, attended an MNIS Board meeting in Kearney
June 24th, Attended a building and grounds meeting
June 24th, participated in the Adams County Health Fair
Curtis-
Weeks-
Hynes -
June 10th, attended an Adams County Personnel meeting
June 10th- attended and Adams County Ag Society Meeting
June 11th, attended Drug Court
June 13th, attended an Adams County Personnel meeting
June 11th, met with members of the Roads Department to view progress on truck route
Project.
June 12th, attended an Adams County Convention and Visitor's Bureau meeting
June 17th attended an LEPC meeting
June 23rd attended a Library Board meeting
(date unavailable) attended a Board of Classification meeting in Lincoln
June 24th, attended an Adams County Road and Bridges Committee Meeting and
participated in the Adams County Health Fair at the Roads Department
Saathoff- June 10th, attended an Adams County Personnel meeting
June 12th, attended a Governmental Affairs meeging
June 13th, attended an Adams County Personnel meeting
June 16th, attended a Senior Action Partner Board meeting
June 24th, attended an Adams County Road and Bridges Committee Meeting
Thomsen- June 17th, attended an ASAAP Board meeting
June 24th, attended an Adams County Building and Grounds Committee meeting
Neumann- June 19th, attended the High School Rodeo at the Adams County Fairgrounds
June 17th, attended a merit commission meeting
June 16th, accompanied Eric Walston on a weed inspection
June 12th, attended a Combined Services meeting
June 11th, attend a Wellness Committee meeting
June 24th, attended an Adams County Building and Grounds Committee meeting
The Chairman opened the meeting for Public Comment, there were no comments
Adams County Maintenance Supervisor, Harold Johnson presented the Board with a bid he received for
electrical upgrades in the Adams County Jail. One bid was received, Ideal Electric for $124,928.00.
Motion by Thomsen, seconded by Orthmann to approve the bid from Ideal Electric for $124,928.00 for
the purpose of upgrading the electrical system in the County Jail. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff,
Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Adams County Highway Superintendent, Dawn Miller, requested Board approval for an agreement with
Vontz Paving for project R-2014 for the resurfacing of Adams Central Road %2 mile north of 12th Street
through the 26th Street intersection for the amount of $100,378.00.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Hynes to approve the agreement with Vontz Paving for project R-2014;
resurfacing of Adams Central Road between 12th and 26th Streets. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff,
Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Deputy Attorney Bergin requested the Board approve the stiking of the real estate taxes owed for the
years 2002 to 2009 for Lots 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 in A.M. Ghost's Addition to the City of Hastings (statute
77-1837 and 77-1902)
Motion by Curtis, seconded by Saathoff to approve the striking of taxes for lots 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 in
A.M. Ghost's Addition to the City of Hastings for years 2002 — 2009. Roll CaII: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff,
Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Bergin also presented the Board with the revised ACOB Assembly Room Rental Agreement. The
agreement was revised to include the rental fee is a "per day" fee as opposed to "per use"
Motion by Orthmann, seconded by Curtis to approve the revised ACOB Assembly Room Rental
Agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Dan Rutt with Horizon Recovery delivered a presentation to the Board on the Horizon Recovery
Program. Rutt highlighted the services they provide and the areas in which they serve. Rutt made a
budget request from the County in the amount of $10,000. The budget request will be considered at a
later date.
Jamie Manzer, the Executive Director of SASA, presented the Board with a program update and made a
budget request from the County in the amount of $12,500.00. The budget request will be considered at
a later date.
Motion by Curtis, seconded by Orthmann to enter as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of hearing
tax list corrections, and Exemptions. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis,
Orthmann. Nays: None
The Board met as a Board of Equalization at 10:38 a.m.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Orthmann to resume regular session. Roll CaII: Ayes: Neumann,
Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Regular session resumed at 11:02
Jessica Hendricks, with Adrian Smith's office presented the Board with the Annual Update from Smith's
office.
CASA Director, RuAnn Root presented the Board with a program update and made a budget request
from the County in the amount of $36,000.00. The budget request will be considered at a later date.
Adams County Planning and Zoning Director, Judy Mignery presented the Board with the NIRMA
insurance renewal. Mignery inquired if the Board wanted to make any adjustments, brief discussion
among Board members followed.
Motion by Saathoff, seconded by Thomsen to approve the NIRMA renewal with no adjustments. Roll
Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Adams County Clerk, Ramona Thomas, presented the Board with an Appropriation of Funds Resolution
to balance the County Budget. Resolution #2014-06-24.02.
Motion by Thomsen, seconded by Weeks to approve the Appropriation of Funds Resolution 2014-06-
24.02. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Thomas presented the Board with an agreement from the Sequoia Group for cost allocation services.
This item was differed from the last meeting pending further information being requested by the Board.
Motion by Saathoff, seconded by Weeks to approve the signing of the agreement with Sequoia Group
for cost allocation services. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis,
Orthmann. Nays: None
Thomas presented the Board with Resolution 2014-06-24.01, outlining the guidelines of the Adams
County Wellness Program.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Saathoff to approve the signing of the Wellness Program Resolution,
2014-06-24.01. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays:
None
Thomas presented the Board with an EPC Letter of Agreement from Region 3. The agreement will
remain the same for the upcoming year. Region 3 shall be responsible for EPC care for days one through
five, and the County would be financially responsible for day six and beyond.
Motion by Hynes, seconded by Saathoff to approve signing the agreement with Region 3 for EPC
Services.
Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Motion by Orthmann, seconded by Curtis to approve the claims and direct the County Clerk to pay them
out of their respective accounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis,
Orthmann. Nays: None
Motion by Curtis to approve the officer report submitted by the County Sheriff. Roll Call: Ayes:
Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Motion by Weeks to discuss a County burial request in closed session in order to prevent needless harm
to the reputation of an individual, seconded by Orthmann.. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann, Saathoff, Weeks,
Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Board entered closed session at 12:04 p.m.
Board resumed regular session at 12:10 p.m.
The Chariman announced that no action was taken in closed session, the only topic discussed was that
of a County Burial request.
Motion by Saathoff, seconded by Thomsen to deny a County Burial Request. Roll Call: Ayes: Neumann,
Saathoff, Weeks, Hynes, Thomsen, Curtis, Orthmann. Nays: None
Meeting adjorned
General
Shade's Classic Car Corner -County Vehicle-$20,250.00;Community Action Partnership -Contracted
Services $1,880.00; Bonnavilla Plaza Corp- General Assistance -$210.00; Kingswood Plaza -General
Assistance; Charter Communications -Internet service -$80.00; McMurray Motors & Salvage -Towing
service and storage -$657.50; Derek Terwey-Contract Services -$1,235.00; Amy Skalka-Contract Services -
$85.00; RuAnn Root- Contract Services -$950.00; Bev Patitz-Contract Services -$665.00; Michelle Oldham -
Contract Services -$133.00; Charlotte Hawthorn -Contract Services - $674.50; John C Folcik-Contract
Services -$997.50; Heritage Bank -US Bank card -$3,114.66; Heritage Bank -Adams County Payroll -
$493,138.23; Blue Cross Blue Shield -Employee Health Insurance -$132,333.40; Madison National Life -
Disability Insurance -$1,086.36; First Concord -County Portion Flex Plan -$5,460.00;
E911
Windstream-Emergency Phone Service -$2,476.79; ETS Development Group -Emergency Phone Service -
$2,055.00
Escrow
Escrow -$1,210,506.45
Visitors Promotions
Heritage Bank -Visitor Bureau Payroll -$7,694.18; Blue Cross Blue Shield -Employee Health Insurance -
$715.31; Madison National Life -Disability Insurance -$17.67; First Concord -County Portion Flex Plan -
$84.00.