HOWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES 

FEBRUARY 6, 2006 

A meeting of the Howard County Board of Commissioners was convened in open an public session on the 6th day of February 2006, in the Boardroom, Howard County Courthouse, St. Paul, Nebraska.

Notice of the meeting was given thereof by publication in the Phonograph-Herald on the 1 st day of February 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 Clerk Marge Palmberg. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

Commissioner Watson gave the Board an update on the new 911Communications building stating that the block work is done.

Road Discussion

Road secretary Jackie Mayberry was present to relay to the Board that she had attended an emergency management meeting last week in North Platte and will have another one coming up the end of this month.

Road foreman Don Wilson was present to discuss some road issues with the Board. No action was taken.

Minutes

Motion was made by Watson and seconded by Sack to approve the minutes as submitted by the Clerk. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Mail

The Board reviewed correspondence received which was a letter from MaryJane Potter regarding her retirement, and a statement from Olsson Associates.

Claims

Motion was made by Sack and seconded by Rasmussen to pay the claims for the month as submitted by the Clerk with the exception of Charlie’s Station in Elba which Commissioner Rasmussen will abstain. Roll Call: All Ayes with Rasmussen abstaining on Charlie’s Station claim. The claims are listed at the end of the minutes were audited and warrants drawn on their regular funds.

School Resource Officer

The Board had received a letter from Sheriff Schenck regarding former Howard County Deputy Mike Thompson becoming a reserve officer so he may conduct the DARE training program in the schools. The Board has no objection if it is okay with Merrick County.

Planning and Zoning Administrator

Franz Trumler and Paul Scarborough met with the Board to discuss the position of the planning and zoning administrator. Discussion was had on having an office here in the courthouse and having it open possibly two days a week with some part-time help. The Board asked the two men for any suggestions they may have regarding the job and also stated they felt very fortunate to have two well qualified men interested in the position. The Board thanked them and stated they would let them know. After much discussion, motion was made by Seifert to appoint Franz Trumler as the county planning and zoning administrator effective March 1, 2006. Roll Call: Bader, AYE; Rasmussen, AYE; Seifert, AYE; Sack, NAY; Watson, AYE. Motion carried 4-1.

Reports

The Commissioners received into record the Treasurer’s miscellaneous report, the District Court, report and the Sheriff’s reports.

Road Discussion

Chairman Bader discussed the neighborhood watch program signs and stated they would check with other towns in the county to see if they have had any problems. No action was taken.

There being no further business before the Board, motion was made by Watson and seconded by Seifert to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 am. All Ayes. Motion carried. The next regular meeting of the County Board will be February 23, 2006 at 8:30 am in the Boardroom at the County Courthouse.

Dated this 6 th day of February 2006.

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Philip G. Bader, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Marge Palmberg, Howard County Clerk