Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners

 

                                                                                    Trenton, Nebraska

                                                                                    January 17, 2012                    

                       

     A meeting of the County Board of Commissioners of Hitchcock County, Nebraska was held at the Hitchcock County Courthouse Commissioner’s Room, 229 East D Street, Trenton, Nebraska on the 17th day of January, 2012 commencing at 9:00 o’clock a.m.  Present were Chair Scott McDonald, Commissioners Ronald Wertz and Paul Nichols and County Clerk Margaret Pollmann.  Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Hitchcock County News, the designated method for giving notice.  Notice of this meeting was given to the Chair and all members of the Board.  All proceedings hereafter shown where taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.     

 

     Chair McDonald called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and publicly stated to all in attendance that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was available for review and indicated the location of such copy in the room where the meeting was being held.

   

     Member Wertz moved to approve the consent calendar consisting of the following items:  1. Approval of January 17, 2012 agenda; 2. Approval of the January 3, 2012 meeting minutes.  Member Nichols seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  Nichols, Wertz, and McDonald.  Motion carried.

 

     The floor was opened for nominations for Chair for calendar year 2012.  Member Wertz   nominated Scott McDonald.  The nomination was seconded by Nichols.  There were no further nominations.  The roll was called on the nomination of Scott McDonald for Chair for calendar year 2012 and the following members voted in favor of approving said nomination. Wertz and Nichols. Member McDonald abstained.  Motion carried and Scott McDonald was declared Chair for 2012.

 

     The floor was opened for nominations for Vice Chair for calendar year 2012.  Member Nichols nominated Ron Wertz.  The nomination was seconded by McDonald.  There were no further nominations.  The roll was called on the nomination of Ron Wertz for Vice Chair for calendar year 2012 and the following members voted of approving said nomination:  McDonald and Nichols.  Member Wertz abstained.  Motion carried and Ron Wertz was declared Vice Chair for 2012. 

 

     Member Nichols moved to approve the following claims.  Member Wertz seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  McDonald, Wertz and Nichols.  Motion carried.    

 

     GENERAL FUND:

General Fund Payroll ---------------------------------------------------------------      $30,803.74 

AFLAC, suppl. ins. -----------------------------------------------------------------      $     947.17

Ameritas Life Ins., retirement -----------------------------------------------------     $  4,990.13

Ameritas Life Ins., vision ins. -----------------------------------------------------      $     159.60

AT&T, service -----------------------------------------------------------------------       $       13.81

B&D Office City, supply ----------------------------------------------------------      $     173.39

BC & BS, health ins. ---------------------------------------------------------------       $19,667.32

CT Jewell Co., supply --------------------------------------------------------------      $       82.77 

Tonya Carlson, blood draw --------------------------------------------------------     $       75.00

Barry Corder, mileage --------------------------------------------------------------      $       44.40

Ronald Daugherty, remodel -------------------------------------------------------      $  2,600.00

Dept. Rev., Property Assess. Div., quarterly exp.------------------------------     $20,187.41

Eakes Office Products, supply ---------------------------------------------------       $       23.95

Farmers Coop, fuel -----------------------------------------------------------------       $  1,538.41

Farmers State Bank, FICA/OASI/Fed. ------------------------------------------     $  8,897.27

Mary R. Ginn, witness fees -------------------------------------------------------       $       20.00

GreatAmerica Leasing, postage meter -------------------------------------------     $       78.00

Hitchcock Co. Court, costs --------------------------------------------------------      $       51.00

Hometown Market, supply --------------------------------------------------------      $     365.02

Karen Keller, reimb. supply ------------------------------------------------------        $      39.86

Madison National Life, life ins. --------------------------------------------------      $      73.50

McCooknet Internet Service, service ---------------------------------------------    $      71.37

Scott McDonald, mileage ----------------------------------------------------------      $    259.19

Mid-American Benefits, admin. fee ----------------------------------------------     $    127.50

MIPS, Inc., data process. -----------------------------------------------------------     $    995.66

NACO, registration -----------------------------------------------------------------      $      80.00

NE Assoc. Co. Clerk, dues --------------------------------------------------------      $      75.00

NE Dept. Rev., state tax ------------------------------------------------------------     $ 1,210.07

NE Planning & Zoning, dues ------------------------------------------------------     $      35.00

NEFSMA, dues ----------------------------------------------------------------------      $      35.00

New York Life, life ins. ------------------------------------------------------------      $      75.00

Paul Nichols, mileage --------------------------------------------------------------       $    331.89

Tina Oberg, clerical ----------------------------------------------------------------        $      30.00

Protex Central, alarm inspection fee ---------------------------------------------      $    200.00

Region 15 Emergency Manag., 1st Qtr. 2012 -----------------------------------     $ 4,197.00

Secretary of State, supply ---------------------------------------------------------       $      20.00

Roma Sensel, supply reimb. ------------------------------------------------------       $      59.23

Shauna Stock, supply reimb. ------------------------------------------------------      $    350.65

T&J Repair, repair -----------------------------------------------------------------         $      40.70

USave Pharmacy, inmate scripts -------------------------------------------------      $      17.38

Village of Trenton, utility ---------------------------------------------------------       $ 1,112.69

Ron Wertz, mileage ---------------------------------------------------------------         $    318.57

Billie D. Zahl, witness fee --------------------------------------------------------       $      20.00

 

     ROAD FUND:

Road Fund Payroll ------------------------------------------------------------------      $  5,752.65

AFLAC, suppl. ins. ----------------------------------------------------------------        $     552.81

Ameritas Life Ins., retirement ----------------------------------------------------       $  1,030.16

Ameritas Life Ins., vision ins. ----------------------------------------------------       $       43.92

BC & BS, health ins. --------------------------------------------------------------        $  7,531.27

DFR, Inc., service -----------------------------------------------------------------         $       13.00

Phillip Dixon, hwy. supt. ----------------------------------------------------------       $     690.00

Farmers Coop, fuel/supply --------------------------------------------------------       $     401.24

Farmers State Bank, FICA/OASI/Fed. -------------------------------------------   $  1,347.60

Jerry’s Trash Hauling, service ----------------------------------------------------       $       18.00

League Builders Supply, supply --------------------------------------------------      $     127.80

Madison National Life, life ins. ---------------------------------------------------     $       34.30

Mid-American Benefits, admin. fee ----------------------------------------------     $       45.00

Motor Fuels Division, 4th Qtr. Tax -----------------------------------------------      $       68.00

ME Dept. Rev., state tax -----------------------------------------------------------     $     138.66

NE Machinery Co., repair ---------------------------------------------------------       $  1,860.49

Powerplan, John Deere Financial, same -----------------------------------------     $     649.34

R&W Repair, fuel/repair -----------------------------------------------------------      $     281.00

Schamel’s Auto Supply, repair ----------------------------------------------------     $     365.48

SW Public Power, utility -----------------------------------------------------------      $       23.00

Stratton Fire & Ambulance, 1983 Ford F700 truck ----------------------------   $  3,500.00

Village of Culbertson, utility ------------------------------------------------------      $       32.00

Village of Trenton, same -----------------------------------------------------------      $     110.60

 

     EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ACT FUND:

Nebraska UC Fund, benefits ------------------------------------------------------      $  3,096.00

 

     INSTITUTIONS FUND:

Region II Human Services, 3rd Qtr. Behav. Health------------------------------   $  2,187.24

Region II Services, 3rd Qtr. McCook ---------------------------------------------     $  1,120.00   

 

     NOXIOUS WEED FUND:

Weed Fund Payroll  -----------------------------------------------------------------      $    776.27

Ameritas Life Ins., retirement -----------------------------------------------------     $    120.60

BC & BS, health ins. ---------------------------------------------------------------       $    661.16

Eakes Office Products, supply ----------------------------------------------------     $    149.10

Farmers State Bank, FICA/OASI/Fed. ------------------------------------------     $    185.04

Madison National Life, life ins. --------------------------------------------------      $        4.90

McCooknet Internet Service, service --------------------------------------------      $      13.08

Mid-American Benefits, admin. fee ----------------------------------------------     $        7.50

NE Dept. Rev., state tax -----------------------------------------------------------      $      19.75

NE Weed Control Assoc., regist. -------------------------------------------------     $      85.00

Trails West Texaco, fuel -----------------------------------------------------------       $      59.99

 

     911 EMERGENCY SERVICES FUND:

CenturyLink, service ---------------------------------------------------------------       $    273.63

 

     Member Wertz moved to approve the claim of Scott’s Sinclair in the amount of $220.00 for fuel in the Road Fund.  Member Nichols seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of the motion.  Nichols and Wertz.  Member McDonald abstained.  Motion carried.

 

     Highway Superintendent Phillip Dixon joined the meeting and discussion was held on incentive payments for highway superintendent services.  Mr. Dixon advised that said payment would be $6,000 for 2012. Contract negotiations were had.  Various road and bridge projects were discussed. 

 

     Member Wertz moved to appoint Phillip Dixon as Hitchcock County Highway Superintendent and to enter into an employment contract for the same for calendar year 2012.  Member Nichols seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion: McDonald, Wertz and Nichols.  Motion carried.

 

     Stratton Village Board Member Tom Frizzle met with the board under public comment regarding County Road Avenue in Stratton.  Mr. Frizzle advised as to needed repairs on said road.  Chair McDonald advised as to past discussions with the Village in respect to repairs to be paid half by county and half by village.  Mr. Frizzle advised that he was trying to get the process in motion and Chair McDonald acknowledged something needed to be done.  Discussion was held on needed immediate repairs.   

 

     Chris Berry with Lutheran Family Services presented a memorandum of understanding for a county aid grant application and the county aid grant application for 2012. 

 

     Member McDonald moved to direct Chair to execute the “Memorandum of Understanding Between Dundy, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Red Willow Counties for Juvenile Services Aid Program” and the “Nebraska Crime Commission 2012 State County Aid Juvenile Justice Grant Application”.  Member Wertz seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  McDonald, Wertz and Nichols.  Motion carried.

 

     Member Nichols offered Resolution #12-2 and moved for its’ adoption.  Member Wertz seconded the motion, and after consideration the roll was called thereupon and the following members voted in favor of the motion: Wertz, Nichols and McDonald.  Said resolution having been consented to by a majority of all members elected to said County Board, was by the Chair declared passed and adopted.  A true, correct and complete copy of said resolution is as follows:

 

RESOLUTION #12-2

 

     BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioner’s of Hitchcock County, Nebraska, that during the year 2012 and for all remainder of the term of Linda J. Cook, as County Treasurer and Margaret M. Pollmann, as County Clerk ex officio Clerk of the District Court, or until further directed by the Board, that the following named banks shall be depositories for the funds of Hitchcock County, Nebraska:

 

Farmers State Bank                                         The Culbertson Bank

P.O. Box 338                                                  P.O. Box 8

Trenton, NE 69044-0338                                Culbertson, NE 69024-0008

                                                                          

MNB Stratton                                                 Nebraska Public Agency Investment Trust

P.O. Box 367                                                  P.O. Box 82529

Stratton, NE 69043-0367                               Lincoln, NE 68501-2529

 

     BE IT RESOLVED that since the County Treasurer and County Clerk/Clerk of the District Court have on hand and will have on hand from time to time for deposit, County money which should be deposited for safekeeping in these banks in excess of the paid-up capital stock and surplus of each of the said banks, but shall not at any time have in said banks County funds in excess of 90% of the bonds deposited by each bank as security plus the $100,000.00 demand deposit and the $100,000.00 time deposit covered and protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of which the bank is a licensed and qualified member thereof.  In the event of demand deposits, for the Hitchcock County Clerk’s Imprest Fund being over $100,000.00 the receiving bank will furnish securities to cover the additional deposits.  Provided that the aforesaid banks each and all of them meet the requirement imposed by the laws of the State of Nebraska regarding property bond and securities for the deposits made in said banks.

 

     Passed and approved this 17th day of January, 2012.

                                                                        _________________________________

                                                                        Scott McDonald, Chair

ATTEST:

______________________________                                    SEAL

Margaret M. Pollmann, Co. Clerk                                          

 

VOTING FOR THE MOTION:  Scott McDonald, Paul Nichols, Ronald Wertz

ABSENT:  None

ABSTAINING:  None

VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION:  None

 

     Member Wertz offered Resolution #12-3 and moved for its’ adoption.  Member Nichols seconded the motion, and after consideration the roll was called thereupon and the following members voted in favor of the motion: McDonald, Nichols and Wertz.  Said resolution having been consented to by a majority of all members elected to said County Board, was by the Chair declared passed and adopted.  A true, correct and complete copy of said resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION #12-3

 

     WHEREAS, it appears that the County Treasurer of Hitchcock County, Nebraska, has on hand, from time to time, excess monies which are not then required for the proper operation of the government of said Hitchcock County;

 

     AND WHEREAS it is for the best interest of said Hitchcock County that such monies be invested in various investments for the benefit and welfare of said County, which investments should be made as provided by the law of the State of Nebraska.

 

     NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S OF HITCHCOCK COUNTY, NEBRASKA, that the County Treasurer of said Hitchcock County be and she hereby is authorized to invest excess monies of said County, from time to time, in such investments as may be required and permitted by the laws of Nebraska, and to rescind any and all former resolution of this Board concerning this matter, which may be in conflict therewith.

 

     DATED THIS 17th day of January, 2012.

                                                                        _______________________________

                                                                        Scott McDonald, Chair

ATTEST:

_______________________________

Margaret M. Pollmann, Co. Clerk                                           SEAL

 

VOTING FOR THE MOTION:  Scott McDonald, Paul Nichols, Ronald Wertz

ABSENT:  None

ABSTAINING:  None

VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION:  None

 

     Member McDonald offered Resolution #12-4 and moved for its’ adoption.  Member Wertz seconded the motion, and after consideration the roll was called thereupon and the following members voted in favor of the motion: Nichols, McDonald, and Wertz.  Said resolution having been consented to by a majority of all members elected to said County Board, was by the Chair declared passed and adopted.  A true, correct and complete copy of said resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION #12-4

 

     BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HTICHCOCK COUNTY, NEBRASKA:

 

    That the Board of Commissioners of Hitchcock County, Nebraska, for the use and benefit, and in the name of the said County of Hitchcock, will not advertise ANY SUCH KNOWN real estate property descriptions that are deeded to persons who have declared a form of bankruptcy with the United States bankruptcy Court as of the date of publication of delinquent real estate taxes.  Publication dates will be February 9, 2012, February 16, 2012, and February 23, 2012.

 

     LET IT ALSO BE KNOWN that as of this date the Treasurer has not received notification of discharge of any of the bankruptcies not being published.  A list of such legal descriptions being withheld from publication will be on file in the County Treasurer’s office, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

 

     Dated this 17th day of January, 2012.        _________________________________

                                                Scott McDonald, Chair

ATTEST:

_________________________________

Margaret M. Pollmann, Co. Clerk                              SEAL

 

     Member McDonald offered Resolution #12-5 and moved for its’ adoption.  Member Nichols seconded the motion, and after consideration the roll was called thereupon and the following members voted in favor of the motion: Wertz. Nichols and McDonald.  Said resolution having been consented to by a majority of all members elected to said County Board, was by the Chair declared passed and adopted.  A true, correct and complete copy of said resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION #12-5

 

WHEREAS, the County of Hitchcock, Nebraska, (hereinafter called COUNTY) is a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §23-106 (1), the Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners shall manage the COUNTY’s funds and COUNTY business, except as otherwise specifically provided; and

 

            WHEREAS, the COUNTY is desirous of adopting a Banking Resolution for banking transactions by and between the COUNTY, acting by and through its various officers  and the Farmers State Bank (hereinafter called BANK) 339 Main Street, PO Box 338, Trenton, Nebraska.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HITCHCOCK COUNTY, NEBRASKA:

 

  1. That the BANK is hereby designated as a depository for funds of the COUNTY and also for the funds of other persons or entities coming into the hands of the COUNTY’s officials pursuant to their official duties, and that the elected or appointed officials of said COUNTY as specifically designated herein, and each of them, hereby are authorized to open or otherwise maintain such account(s) with the BANK, as said elected or appointed officials deem necessary to carry out their respective official duties on behalf of and for the COUNTY, and to execute such agreements as shall be required by the BANK and subject to rules and regulations of the BANK governing such accounts.

 

  1. That, subject to the special instructions set forth herein, if any, or as otherwise authorized by law, any of the following persons are authorized and empowered to deal generally with the BANK with respect to the following specified accounts:

 

Linda J. Cook, Hitchcock County Treasurer

·         Economic Development Fund #XXX-XX8

·         Hitchcock County Treasurer #XXX-XX9

·         Investment Certificates of Deposit #XXXX3, # XXXX 2, # XXXX 7 and # XXXX2

 

Margaret M. Pollmann, Hitchcock County Clerk

·         Hitchcock County Imprest Fund # XXX-XX8

·         Hitchcock County Clerk # XXX-XX3

·         Hitchcock County Clerk of the District Court # XXX-XX7

 

Linda K. Smith, Hitchcock County Court Clerk Magistrate

·         Hitchcock County Court # XXX-XX9

 

D. Eugene Garner, Hitchcock County Attorney

·         Hitchcock County Attorney # XXX-XX2

 

D. Bryan Leggott, Hitchcock County Sheriff

·         Hitchcock County Sheriff # XXX-XX4

 

Barry A. Corder, Hitchcock County Veteran’s Service Office

·         Hitchcock County Veteran’s Aid Fund # XXX-XX6

 

Paul A. Nichols, Hitchcock County Commissioner District #1

Ronald L. Wertz, Hitchcock County Commissioner District #2

Scott McDonald, Hitchcock County Commissioner District #3

·         Hitchcock County Imprest Fund # XXX-XX8 

 

and to designate from time to time themselves and such other deputy official(s) to (1) sign, on behalf of the COUNTY, checks, drafts or withdrawal orders drawn upon such accounts; and (2) to endorse in the name of the COUNTY and to deposit in such accounts money, checks and other instruments for payment of moneys, which endorsements may be by stamp without designation of the person endorsing, and in connection therewith certify to the BANK the specimen signatures on any signature card. 

 

  1. That notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the BANK is authorized to honor instruments for the payment from, and to charge the same to, the Hitchcock County Imprest Fund # XXX-XX8 account ONLY upon proper authorized signature(s) of:

A)   one (1) County Commissioner, as either chairman or vice-chairman or acting chairman, AND

B)   the County Clerk or Deputy County Clerk.

    

  1. That of the COUNTY, checks, drafts or money orders when signed by those persons so designated, whether or not (1) payable or endorsed to the person signing; or (2) paid or applied for the benefit of the persons signing.

 

  1. That this resolution shall be certified to the BANK together with specimen signatures of the persons named herein and said certification shall continue in force until express written notice of rescission or modification has been received by the BANK.

 

  1. That the original signature card(s) pertaining to said accounts of the COUNTY and bearing the true specimen signature(s) of the persons named and otherwise authorized hereby shall be on file with the BANK.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of January, 2012.

 

Voting for the motion:  Scott McDonald, Ronald Wertz and Paul Nichols

Voting against the motion:  None

Abstaining:  None

Absent: None

 

     The resolution is hereby adopted.              ___________________________________

                                                                        Scott McDonald, Chair

ATTEST:

_________________________________

Margaret M. Pollmann, County Clerk                                    SEAL

 

VOTING FOR THE MOTION:  Scott McDonald, Paul Nichols, Ronald Wertz

VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION:  None

ABSTAINING:  None

ABSENT: None

 

     Member Nichols moved to designate the regular meeting days for 2012 as the first and third Monday of each month, except holidays, then the day after the holiday shall be the regular meeting day.  Member McDonald seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  Wertz, McDonald and Nichols.  Motion carried.

 

     Member Nichols moved to designate the Hitchcock County News and the McCook Daily Gazette as the official newspapers for the County for 2012 and the county website www.co.hitchock.ne.us as a method of providing meeting notices.  The motion was seconded by Wertz and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  McDonald, Wertz and Nichols.  Motion carried.

 

     Member Nichols moved to appoint Safety Committee members pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §48-488 as follows:  Chair, Kyle Clapp; Members:  Rod Rooney, Karen Keller, Larry Hubl, Andrew Ruppert and Scott McDonald.  The motion was seconded by Wertz and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  Nichols, McDonald and Wertz.  Motion carried.

 

     Member McDonald moved to appoint Paul Nichols to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Service Board for 2012.  Member Wertz seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  McDonald and Wertz.  Member Nichols Abstained.  Motion carried.

 

     Member McDonald moved to appoint Paul J. Forch, Doug Garner, Roland Miller and Frank Stehno for three (3) year terms on the Board of Adjustment beginning January 1, 2012 and to appoint Chris Williamson as alternate to the same for a term of three (3) years.  Member Nichols seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  Wertz, McDonald and Nichols.  Motion carried.

 

     Member Nichols move to appoint Ron Wertz as Hitchcock County’s representative to the West Central Nebraska Development District for 2012 with Scott McDonald as the alternate.  Member McDonald seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  McDonald, Nichols and Wertz.  Motion carried.

 

     Member McDonald moved to appoint Marvin Harms to the Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska Board of Directors for the year 2012.  Member Nichols seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  Nichols, Wertz and McDonald.  Motion carried.

 

     Member Wertz moved to appoint Scott McDonald as member to Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department governing board.  Member Nichols seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  Nichols, Wertz and McDonald.  Motion carried.

 

     Member Wertz offered Resolution #12-6 and moved for its’ adoption.  Member Nichols seconded the motion, and after consideration the roll was called thereupon and the following members voted in favor of the motion: Wertz, Nichols, and McDonald.  Said resolution having been consented to by a majority of all members elected to said County Board, was by the Chair declared passed and adopted.  A true, correct and complete copy of said resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION #12-6

 

     WHEREAS certain transportation facilities in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, have been designated as being eligible for Federal-Aid transportation funds by the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads (NDOR) in compliance with Federal laws pertaining thereto; and

 

     WHEREAS Hitchcock County has previously entered into Agreements (Programs) with NDOR, for said Federal-Aid transportation funds for improvements on these transportation facilities; and

 

     WHEREAS these projects are not included in NDOR’s current long-range plan of projects;

and

 

     WHEREAS the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads, recommends that Hitchcock County withdraw these projects and cancel all agreements pertaining to such projects; and

 

     WHEREAS the State of Nebraska agrees to not seek reimbursement of State costs incurred on such projects.

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Hitchcock County is hereby requesting that the Nebraska Department of Roads withdraw the following projects from the Federal Aid list.  Those projects described as:

 

·         Trenton East – Project #RS 1360(4), Control #70658

·         Palisade South – Project #BR-1370(1), Control #70960

·         Culbertson Northwest – Project #STPE-1455(8), Control #70863

·         Culbertson North – Project #STPE-1457(1), Control #70878

·         Culbertson West – Project #BRO-7044(11), Control #70470

·         Culbertson Southeast – Project #BRO-7044(30), Control #71044

·         Culbertson Southwest – Project #BRO-7044(10), Control #70436

·         Stratton Southeast – Project #BRO-7044(18), Control #70702

·         Stratton Southwest – Project #BRO-7044(23), Control #70807

·         Trenton Southeast – Project #BRO-7044(25), Control #70809

·         Culbertson Northwest – Project #STPE-1455(7), Control #70852

 

     Adopted this 17th day of January, 2012 at Trenton, Nebraska by Board of County Commissioners of Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

                                                                                                ______________________________

ATTEST:                                                                                Chairman

______________________________

Margaret M. Pollmann, County Clerk                                                SEAL

 

          Board reviewed Weed Superintendent Hagemann’s annual activity report and 2012 Weed Control Authority Board Roster.

 

     Member Wertz moved to direct Chair to execute the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry Hitchcock County Activity Report, Noxious Weed Infestation Report, Budget Report and the Hitchcock County Weed Control Authority Board Roster for 2012 naming the following members:  Chair, Scott McDonald, Vice Chair Ron Wertz, Member Paul Nichols and Weed Superintendent Bill Hagemann.  Member McDonald seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion.  McDonald, Wertz and Nichols.  Motion carried.  

 

     Member Nichols offered Resolution #12-7 and moved for its’ adoption.  Member Wertz seconded the motion, and after consideration the roll was called thereupon and the following members voted in favor of the motion: Wertz, Nichols, and McDonald.  Said resolution having been consented to by a majority of all members elected to said County Board, was by the Chair declared passed and adopted.  A true, correct and complete copy of said resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION No. 12-7

SIGNING OF AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR FRACTURE CRITICAL BRIDGE INSPECTIONS

 

                                                                                                Hitchcock County

 

     Whereas:  the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) is developing a transportation project, on the behalf of the county, for which it intends to obtain Federal funds;

 

     Whereas:  Hitchcock County as a sub-recipient of Federal-Aid funding is charged with the responsibility of expending said funds in accordance with Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and guidelines applicable to the funding of the Federal-aid project;

 

     Whereas:  Hitchcock County and the NDOR wish to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement to provide fracture critical bridge inspection and re-load rating (if necessary) services for the Federal-aid project.

 

     Be It Resolved: by the Board of Commissioners or Supervisors of Hitchcock County that:

Scott McDonald, Chairperson of the Board is hereby authorized to sign the attached Engineering Services Agreement between Hitchcock County and the NDOR.

 

Project No. BR-NBIS(95)

Control No. 00872

Project Date:  2012 Statewide Fracture Critical Bridge Inspections

 

Adopted this 17th day of January, 2012 at Trenton, Nebraska.

 

The Board of Commissioners or Supervisors of Hitchcock County:

 

_________________________________      ______________________________

Scott McDonald                                             Ronald Wertz

 

_________________________________

Paul Nichols

 

Board/Council Member Nichols moved the adoption of said resolution.  Member Wertz seconded the Motion.  Roll call 3 Yes 0 No 0 Abstained 0 Absent.  Resolution adopted, signed and billed as adopted.

 

Attest:

 

_________________________________

Signature of County Clerk

 

     Member Wertz moved to direct Chair to execute an agreement with the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads on Project No. BR-NBIS (95), 2012 Fracture Critical Bridge Inspections.  Member Nichols seconded the motion and after consideration the following members voted in favor of said motion:  Wertz, Nichols and McDonald.  Motion carried. 

 

     Gary Dicenta with Miller Associates Consulting Engineers met with board bridge and inspections were reviewed.  Mr. Dicenta provided Structure Inventory and Appraisal Sheets for each individual bridge file and well as a detailed map of bridges inspected. 

 

     Discussion held on damages to the guard rail on State Recreation Road 44B.  Said road will remain closed until repairs are completed.

 

     The 4th Quarter Sheriff’s Report was one file.

 

    Discussion was held on obtaining a design for a county flag.  Tentatively, and Open Class design competition will be held in conjunction with the Hitchcock County Fair.  Clerk Pollmann with work with Extension Educator Nancy Frecks to develop the contest.

 

     Attorney Garner updated the board on request for legislative action to clarify county re-assumption of county assessor functions.  County attorney and county clerk informed the board of the proposed agreement between State Court Administrators office and Hitchcock County District Court pursuant to LB669. 
       

    Member Wertz moved to adjourn and to meet for the next regular meeting on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.  Member McDonald seconded the motion and the roll was called with the following members voting in favor of said motion:  Wertz, Nichols, and McDonald.  Motion carried.       

                                   

______________________________

ATTEST:                                                         Scott McDonald, Chair

______________________________            Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners

Margaret M. Pollmann, County Clerk