HOWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

DECEMBER 28, 2006

 

 

A meeting of the Howard County Board of Commissioners was convened at 8:30 am in open and public session on the 28th day of December 2006, in the Boardroom Howard County Courthouse, St. Paul, NE.

 

Notice of the meeting was given thereof by publication in the Phonograph- herald on the 20th day of December 2006, a proof of publication filed in the Clerk's office,  Copies of the agenda were posted in the courthouse, the county web site, mailed to each Commissioner, and kept current and available to the public at the County Clerk's office.

 

Notice of the meeting was given to the County Board and a receipt of their acknowledgment is also filed in the Clerk's office.

 

Chairman Bader called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.  Roll Call:  Jim Watson, AYE; Bill Sack, AYE; Larry Seifert, AYE; Gary Rasmussen, AYE; Philip Bader, AYE. Also present is County Attorney Dave Schroeder and Deputy Clerk Bev Sack.

 

The County Board wanted it stated that they appreciated the help from the city with the flag.  It was found out that the pulley and rope both need to be replaced.

 

ROAD DISCUSSION

 

Road secretary Jackie Mayberry presented to the board an underground cable permit.  This cable will run under 15th Ave between Valley Rd and Wausa Rd., in the SWl/4 Section 2l-l5-l2 arid NW1/4 Section 28-l5-l2.  Motion was made by Watson second by Sack to approve this permit.  Roll Call:  All AYES.

 

Keller's Subdivision in St Libory was discussed regarding a street closing. Phil Bader stated he would send a letter to the home owners explaining what was discussed.  No further action was taken.

 

Jackie Mayberry had received the Aurora Coop dividend check for the amount of $378.68, and this was put into the Road Dept, Fund.

 

Jackie presented to the Board a letter she had received from Agricultural Services regarding a contract for fuel.  No action was taken.

 

Also presented by Jackie was the list of motor graders years and the number of hours each one has.

 

Jackie presented to the board the notice of bids for the paper and also proposal for specs, for the purchasing a motor grader.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATION

 

 

Motion was made by Seifert and second by Rasmussen to have the Chairman sign this certification.  This certification is for determining incentive payment. Roll Call:  All AYES.

 

NE DEPT OF AG FUNDING

 

Weed Superintendent Dan Fredrick presented to the board a letter regarding Ag funding for the state.  Dan had presented a letter he had done for Senator Vickie McDonald and Governor Dave Heineman. Seifert made a motion seconded by Rasmussen for the chairman to sign this letter.  Roll Call: All AYES.

 

 

CENTRAL BIO-ENERGY

 

Dennis Schulz representing Central Bio-Energy and Mike Feeken representing St Paul Development Corp., met with the Board regarding

the Ethanol Plant. Dennis discussed with the board more information and said he would be talking to the owners around the plant.  This will be done before a public bearing is scheduled.

 

FUNDING FOR ECOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

Mike Feeken spoke to the Board regarding the $lO,OOO.OO to be used for administrative purposes that was placed in the county budget.  The Board had approved this at an earlier meeting but we need a formal letter from them to release the funds.

 

CLAIMS

 

Motion was made by Watson second by Sack to approve payroll claims as submitted. Roll Call:  ALL AYES.  The following claims were audited and checks drawn on their regular funds.

 

PAYROLL CLAIMS

      General Salary                      60,719.96

      Road Salary                        28, 755.00

      Civil Defense Salary                   265.29

      Weed Salary                          2,343.38

      Communications Salary                9,076.17

      Federal W/H Salary                   7,755.29

      State w/H                            2,938.61

      BCBS Insurance                      26,121.41

      PICA/Medicare                       15,417.92

      Retirement                          10,582.65

      NE Child Support Payment Center        144.00

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

Motion was made by Sack and second by Watson to approve the minutes of the last meeting as submitted by the County Clerk.  Roll Call:  All AYES.

 

CITY ZONING

 

 

After a discussion with County Attorney Dave Schroeder, a motion was made by Rasmussen and second by Watson to authorize and direct the County Attorney to commence legal action to resolve, if necessary, legal issue as to whether or not: City of St. Paul must recognize county set back requirements from feed lots, when issuing building permits or approving residential subdivisions. Roll

Call: All Ayes.

 

911 CENTER

 

 

Board member Jim Watson asked the other board members, if it would be possible, to be able to help with any questions and concerns regarding the 911 Center.  He had started with this and would like to help complete the project. He stated he would do this with no pay.  The Board stated that they would agree with him and would appreciate this very much.

 

MOTOR GRADERS

 

 

Frank Robinson met with the Board regarding the purchasing of a new motor grader.  After much discussion it was decided there could be the possibility of two motor graders that would be traded in.  Motion was made by Rasmussen second by Seifert to trade in 1-8 & 1-9 motor graders.  Roll Call:  All AYES.

 

REFUND ON TAXES

 

 

County Treasurer Connie Nickel met with the Board to request a refund to Susan Muller for taxes paid in the wrong tax district.  Motion was made by Watson second by Sack to refund Susan Muller $313.92.  Roll Call:  All AYES.

 

ROAD DISCUSSION

 

 

Much discussion was held on several roads in the county and the work that needs to be done to them.

 

MAIL

 

 

Correspondence was received from NACO regarding Project Extra Mile concerning flavored Alcoholic beverages.  No action taken. Motor Graders quotes from Hooker Brothers and Island Land Handlers; State of Nebr. l&6 year plan; Charter Communications regarding St Libory cable rates; County jail survey, this was requested to be given to County Sheriff Harold Schenck to fill out; and also a letter from Nebr. Appleseed Foundation regarding a food stamp program for Howard County.  The Board feels the County Attorney needs to take a look at this and inform them more about it at later time.

 

SICK LEAVE

 

Deputy County Assessor Katie McCann & Katie Stepanek met with the board regarding sick leave pay.  After much discussion the Board asked the County Attorney to look into this further and get back with them.  This will be on the January 11th agenda

 

 

Board member Gary Rasmussen wanted to thank Commissioners Phil Bader and Jim Watson for all the work and time they have given to the County.

Their service is very much appreciated.

 

 

There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Seifert and second by Watson to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 a.m.  Roll Call:

 

All Ayes.  The next regular meeting of the Howard County Commissioners will be January 11, 2007.

 

 

Dated this 28th day of December 2006.

 

 

Philip G. Bader, Chairman

 

ATTEST

 

Bev Sack, Deputy County Clerk