Bridgeport, Nebraska
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Morrill County Board of Commissioners met in an open and public regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in the Commissioners’ room at the Courthouse. Chairperson Erdman announced that the Open Meetings Law was posted on the wall of the Commissioners’ room. Notice of such meeting having been published in the Bridgeport News-Blade and the Bayard Transcript on July 21, 2010. Copies of the Agenda, kept continuously current were available from the County Clerk’s office and were mailed to each of the Commissioners, July 23, 2010. On roll call Commissioners Steve Erdman, Chairman, William E. Laux and Bill Juelfs were present. Absent: None. Kathleen L. Brandt, County Clerk, recorded the proceedings of the meeting.
There being no objections, the Agenda was approved as mailed, with the addition of Transferring funds to the Road Department.
There being no objections, the Minutes of the July 7, 8, 9 & 13, 2010 meetings were approved as mailed.
Correspondence was received and read.
The Commissioners reviewed the following claims:
ABC Plumbing Inc, Repairs, $204.80; American Family Life, Insurance, $186.83; Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Retirement, $3,783.94; Ameritas Investment Corp, Car Pmt, $4,731.72; AS Central Services, Data Processing Costs, $48.25; Peggy Backer, Consulting & Mileage, $1,103.75; Box Butte General Hospital, Blood Tests, $9.00; Bridgeport News-Blade, Publishing & Supplies, $229.57; City of Bridgeport, Service, $1,739.13; Connecting Point Computer Services, Service, $119.00; William W. Dean, Mileage, $59.00; ESRI, Data Processing Equip, $1,359.85; Fleet Services, Fuel, $307.19; Rhonda R. Flower, Court Appointed Counsel, $1,026.00; Galls an Aramark Co LLC, Supplies, $339.51; The Hartford, Deferred Comp, $556.00; Hinkers Tiger Pause, Fuel, $188.67; Tom Holman, Meals, Lodging & Registration, $337.14; Hullinger Glass & Locks Inc, Misc, $13.75; Steve Hutchinson, Contract Labor, $775.00; Jack’s Uniforms & Equip, Uniforms, $358.58; Kathleen A. Laughlin, Chapter 13 Trustee, Garnishment, $1,162.50; William E. Madelung, Court Appointed Counsel, $125.00; McCook Internet Service, Service, $38.00; Mediation West, Misc, $100.00; MIPS Inc, Supplies & Law Enforcement Costs, $31.24; Morrill County Court, Court Costs, $115.00; Morrill County Health Plan, Employee Premiums, $1,162.50; Morrill County Health Plan, Health Insurance, $19,768.46; NE Health & Human Services, Hastings Regional, $15.00; NE Total Office, Equip, $37.50; NE U C Fund, Unemploy, $328.00; Thomas Oliver, Court Appointed Counsel, $1,481.68; Orbitcom Inc, Service, $1,310.05; Panhandle Co-op, Fuel, $48.88; Platte Valley Bank, HSA Accts, $1,057.50; Platte Valley Bank, Federal Withholding, Social Security & Medicare, $7,028.73; Pueblo County Sheriff, Court Costs, $60.00; Qwest, Service, $80.76; Region I OHD, Mental Health Costs, $10,402.50; Scotts Bluff County Court, Law Enforcement Costs, $1.75; Todd Harless Electric, Repairs & Supplies, $212.11; Univ of NE-Panhandle Research Center, Mileage, $248.34; Verizon Wireless, Service, $86.03; Viaero Wireless, Service, $122.38; General Employees, Salaries, $33,802.98.
American Family Life Insurance, Insurance, $154.24; Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Retirement, $2,217.37; Caterpillar Access Account, Repairs, $528.47; Century Link, Service, $51.50; Charter Communications, Service, $49.99; Citi Processing Center, Repairs, $3,848.58; Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co, Life Insurance, $6.75; Cross-Dillon Tire Center, Tires, $4,338.11; Farm Plan, Supplies, $44.52; Dale E. Frickey, Phone, $40.00; Hireright Solutions Inc, Testing Fees, $51.90; Lawson Products Inc, Supplies, $116.98; Morrill County Health Plan, Employee Premium, $1,000.00; Morrill County Health Plan, Health Insurance, $16,774.52; NE Public Power Dist, Service, $34.98; NMC Exchange LLC, Repairs & Oil, $11,060.63; Orbitcom Inc, Service, $109.97; Panhandle Collections Inc, Garnishment, $118.13; Panhandle Co-op, Repairs, $438.94; Platte Valley Bank, Motor Grader, $9,319.10; Platte Valley Bank, HSA Accounts, $350.00; Platte Valley Bank, Federal Withholding, Social Security & Medicare, $3,932.90; Slafter Oil Co, Supplies, $104.41; Yant Testing Supply & Equip Inc, Fuel, $520.92; 21st Century Equip, Repairs, $637.57; Road Employees, Salaries, $20,384.05.
HANDYMAN FUND
American Family Life, Insurance, $128.81; Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Insurance, $90.00; Dept of Revenue, State Income Tax, $17.99; Orbitcom Inc, Service, $24.00; Platte Valley Bank, Federal Withholding, Social Security & Medicare, $138.66; Handyman Employee, Salary, $800.00.
WEED CONTROL AUTHORITY FUND
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Retirement, $197.12; Morrill County Health Plan, Employee Premium, $112.50; Morrill County Health Plan, Health Insurance, $1,014.44; Orbitcom Inc, Service, $57.34; Platte Valley Bank, Federal Withholding, Social Security & Medicare, $535.42; Verizon Wireless, Service, $162.43; Agnes Walker, Contract Labor, $525.00; Weed Employees, Salaries, $2,894.52 .
911 EMERGENCY FUND
Century Link, Service, $178.88; Qwest, Service, $189.92
Motion was made by Laux seconded by Juelfs, that the above claims, after having been examined by the Commissioners, be approved and checks drawn on the various funds, delinquent personal property taxes deducted where owing. Yeas: Juelfs, Laux and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
See separate minutes for Board of Equalization.
The following 2010 monthly reports were received, reviewed and placed on file: June-John D. Edens, County Sheriff, Julie Schildt, Clerk of the District Court, Kathleen L. Brandt, County Clerk and Sharon Myers, County Treasurer.
The June minutes of the Morrill/Scotts Bluff County Extension meeting were received, reviewed and placed on file.
The July minutes of the Veterans’ Board meeting were received, reviewed and placed on file.
Julia Morrow, Hospital Administrator, presented the preliminary financial statement for June. Morrow said that Seim-Johnson is working on the budget and the June Financial Statements will not be completed until they are through with the budget. Morrow said that the Hospital will not be asking for any tax dollars for the upcoming fiscal year. Morrow reported on equipment that will need to be replaced sometime in the next year because of FDA regulations. She said that the hospital is looking into storing blood because of their trauma designation. She said that O Negative blood can be stored and is universal in an emergency. Morrow said that they no longer have their cardiology service and are looking at contracting with Cheyenne or Greeley to get service within 60 days. Morrow said that the engineers are working on bid packets that will be out the middle of August.
The re-appointment of Kay Anderson to the Region 21 Emergency Management Board was discussed. Erdman said that she does an excellent job. Motion was made by Laux, seconded by Juelfs, to re-appoint Anderson to the Region 21 Emergency Management Board. Yeas: Laux, Juelfs and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Eva Draper, Head Custodian, asked about hiring Dennis King, Quality Striping, to repaint the lines in the parking lot. He had given her an estimate of $230.00. Motion was made by Juelfs, seconded by Laux, to hire King to paint the parking lines. Yeas: Juelfs, Laux and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried. Draper said that Mobius is working on getting the phone installed in the elevator.
Glen Amateis, Jack Wagoner and Lonnie Wickard, representing the Veterans’ Service Board and Allen Erdman, Veteran’s Service Officer, met with the Board to discuss the budget for the upcoming year. A report on Erdman’s progress through the years was given.
Kim Engel, Public Health District Director, presented to the Board a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by Morrill County and Dawes County. Engel said that in order to receive aid or grants, Dawes County has agreed to handle the applications and funds and would need a signed Memorandum with each of the counties. She said that the aid is based on population. Juelfs asked if there were any costs involved. Engel said there was no cost to the County. Motion was made by Laux, seconded by Juelfs, as long as there is no cost involved, to approve the Memorandum and have Chairperson Erdman sign. Yeas: Laux, Juelfs and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Jean Rhodes, County Attorney, reported on the Schwaderer property. She said she had been in contact with Schwaderer’s guardian and he asked that they be given 30-60 days to get it cleaned up. The Board agreed to this. Erdman will meet with the guardian and Rhodes.
Sharon Myers, County Treasurer, presented a resolution to transfer funds into the Road Department. Motion was made by Laux, seconded by Juelfs, to approve the transfer and to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #10-21
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Road Fund monies were put into the General Fund at levy time, it is necessary to transfer those monies into the proper funds. The Morrill County Board of Commissioners order the County Treasurer to transfer the funds in the amount of $30,000.00 into the Road Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of July, 2010.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
/s/Steve Erdman
Chairperson
/s/William E. Laux
(S E A L) Board Member
/s/Bill Juelfs
ATTEST: Board Member
/s/Kathleen L. Brandt
County Clerk
Yeas: Laux, Juelfs and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
A budget workshop will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 beginning at 9:00 A.M.
Chairperson Erdman adjourned the meeting at 9:48 A.M. Next meeting will be Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
/s/ Steve Erdman ,Chairperson
ATTEST:
/s/Kathleen L. Brandt ,County Clerk
Board of Equalization
Bridgeport, Nebraska
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Morrill County Board of Equalization met in an open and public regular meeting at 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in the Commissioners’ room at the Courthouse. Chairperson Erdman announced that the Open Meetings Law was posted on the wall of the Commissioners’ room. Notice of such meeting having been published in the Bridgeport News-Blade and the Bayard Transcript on July 21, 2010. Copies of the Agenda, kept continuously current were available from the County Clerk’s office and were mailed to each of the Commissioners, July 23, 2010. On roll call Commissioners Steve Erdman, Chairperson, William E. Laux and Bill Juelfs were present. Rose Nelson, County Assessor, was absent. Judy Sterkel was present. Kathleen L. Brandt, County Clerk, recorded the proceedings of the meeting.
Motion was made by Juelfs, seconded by Laux, to enter into Board of Equalization, according to Ne. Statute #77-1233.04(6) at 8:15 A.M. Yeas: Juelfs, Laux and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Chairperson Erdman opened the Public Hearing, according to NE Reg. 40-006-08A(1) for the review of exempt status of a permissive exempt property. Sterkel presented the recommendations from Rose Nelson, County Assessor. No one was present for the hearing. Chairperson Erdman closed the Public Hearing at 8:18 A.M. Motion was made by Laux, seconded by Juelfs, to disallow previous tax exempt status and change to taxable for Monument Valley Parish in Bayard, NE. Yeas: Laux, Juelfs and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Juelfs, seconded by Laux, to return to regular session at 8:20 A.M. Yeas: Juelfs, Laux and Erdman. Nays: None. Motion carried.
/s/Steve Erdman ,Chairperson
ATTEST:
/s/Kathleen L. Brandt ,County Clerk