HOWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

 

APRIL 13, 2006

 

 

A meeting of the Howard County Board of Commissioners was convened in open an public session on the 13th day of April 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 5th day of April 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 Karin Noakes and County Clerk Marge Palmberg.

 

Road Discussion

Road foreman Don Wilson was present to meet with the Commissioners regarding several road issues and some culverts. Also discussed is a culvert for field access for Dick Hadenfeldt. No action was taken.

 

Rose Road

Jim Olsen owner of the Windmill Feedyard met with the Board in regard to the development of Rose Road which is located by his feedyard. After much discussion, the Board asked Highway Supt Jay Meyer to review this and report to them at the next meeting his findings.

 

Backhoe Discussion

The purchase of a small backhoe for county use had been discussed at a previous meeting and after some discussion this will be checked into.

 

Highway Superintendent Jay Meyer met with the Board regarding project BRO-7047(12) Elba NW. A change order will need to be submitted for seeding. Also discussed was rip rap for this project.

 

Courthouse Painting

Bids were received from the following for the interior painting of the courthouse:

 

                                    Mendyk Painting                                16,725

                                    David Scott                                         8,750

                                    Wonder Woman Painting                   15,000

                                    Peters Painting                                    8,600

 

Motion was made by Seifert and second by Watson to go with low bid. After much discussion, Seifert and Watson rescinded their motions as it was decided to get some references. Motion was made by Rasmussen and second by Watson that the bidders provide references before a decision is made. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried. Each bidder will be asked for references. The Board asked the building committee to go view the work of each bidder after their references were received.

 

Household Hazardous Waste

Utility Superintendent Chuck Schmid met with the Board to discuss the Waste Collection Day to be held on Friday, April 28th at the fairgrounds. He is requesting approval of funds from the Board. Motion was made by Seifert and second by Rasmussen to approve county participation for splitting the funding with the city. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.

 

Ag Society

Jim Snow met with the Board regarding the bull riding event they will be hosting on June 17th and requesting approval for a special liquor license. The Board told him to proceed forward with this.

 

Public Hearing

Motion was made by Sack and second by Watson to open the public hearing at 10:00 am for the liquor license application for Moody’s Bar & Grill in St. Libory. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried. Commissioner Watson stated he had received a call regarding the outside music. Deb Moody stated that they did not have outside speakers so is not sure what they mean.

Motion was made by Rasmussen and second by Sack to close the public hearing at 10:07 am. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Bader to approve the liquor license application for Moody’s Bar & Grill in St. Libory. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried. The Clerk will complete the notice from the State Liquor Commission and send in to Lincoln.

 

Minutes

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

 

Claims

Motion was made by Bader and second by Watson to approve the claim of Charlie’s Station in Elba in the amount of $393.25. Roll Call: Bader, AYE; Rasmussen, ABSTAIN as he is owner of station; Seifert, AYE; Sack, AYE; Watson, AYE. Motion was made by Watson and Sack to approve the rest of the claims as submitted by the Clerk. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried. The claims were audited and drawn on their regular accounts. All claims will be listed at the end of the minutes.

 

Planning & Zoning

Franz Trumler, Planning & Zoning Administrator met with the Board to discuss the fee schedule for permits for the county. This will be addressed at the next board meeting.

 

 

 

Reports

The District Court report, the Treasurer’s miscellaneous report and the Sheriff’s reports were received by the Board for the month of March. Treasurer Connie Nickel presented a letter to the Board requesting approval to declare a laser jet printer, S/N C3982A, surplus equipment so it may be disposed of. Motion was made by Watson and second by Sack that it be considered surplus equipment. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Optional Life Insurance

Commissioner Seifert discussed the option of additional life insurance for the employees. A request will be sent out regarding this.

 

Executive Session

Motion was made by Bader and second by Watson to go into execution session at 11:00 am for the purpose of discussing litigation with the County Board, County Clerk, P & Z Administrator and the County Clerk present. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by Seifert and second by Rasmussen to come out of executive session at 11:30 am with no action taken. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried.

 

The Board will have a working lunch hour to have a budget work session and work on the road budget.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was made by Seifert and second by Sack to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 pm. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion carried. The next regular meeting of the Board will be April 27, 2006 at 8:30 am.

 

Dated this 13th day of April 2006.

 

 

                                                            Philip G. Bader, Chairman

 

ATTEST:

 

 

Marge Palmberg

Howard County Clerk