Oshkosh, Nebraska

January 23, 2012

 

 

 

The Board of the County Commissioners in and for Garden County, Nebraska, met on January 23, 2012 at the Garden County Courthouse for their regular meeting, pursuant to statute.   Notice of the regular meeting was given in advance by publication in the Garden County News on January 19th.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.

 

Chairman Radke called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m., with the following members present: Ron Shearer, Robert Radke, and Casper Corfield   Also present were: Teresa McKeeman, Sheri McCord, Janet Shaul, Philip Pierce, Michelle Quinn, John Blum, Toney Krajewski, Dodi Moffat, Geri Card and Nita Pirnie.

 

Chairman Radke acknowledged that the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the meeting room wall along with the Garden County Board Meeting Guidelines.  Pledge of Allegiance was said.

 

Motion made by Corfield, seconded by Radke to approve the agenda.   Roll call vote:  Yeas: Shearer, Corfield, Radke  Nays:  0   Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Corfield to approve the minutes of the January 9th regular meeting and January 9th Reorganizational meeting.   Roll call vote:  Yeas: Shearer, Corfield, Radke  Nays:  0   Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Radke, seconded by Shearer to approve mileage claim to Corfield.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer Radke   Nays:  0    Abstain:  Corfield  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Radke, seconded by Corfield  to approve mileage claim to Shearer.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Corfield, Radke   Nays:  0    Abstain:  Shearer  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Corfield, seconded by Shearer to approve claims and payroll by general consent and allow for the County Clerk to issue warrants in payment of the claims and payroll.  A copy of which is on file in the office of the County Clerk.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Radke, Corfield, Shearer     Nays:  0   Motion carried.

 

McCord informed Board of Inheritance Fund survey requested by NACO for legislative bill.  Office backup is completed.

 

Recess at 9:07 a.m. for BOE, reconvened at 9:20 a.m.

Pierce and Borck arrived.

 

Jim Hansel discussed updates to electronics (EMR), funding for project, timeline for being online, equipment updates, and surveys; excited about changes being made at Garden County Health Services.

 

Chairman asked if any comments from public: Comments made.

 

Corfield addressed several statements that Nita Pirnie & Geri Card stated in their Letters to Editor of the Garden County News following the January 9th board meeting.

 

Recess at 10:00 a.m. for One and Six-Year Hearing, reconvened at 10:30 a.m.

 

Appointment to Garden County Airport Joint Zoning Board for a 4-year term tabled.

  

Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Corfield to approve resolution 2012-01-13, transferring $120,000 from Road/Bridge Sinking Fund (801) to Road Bond Fund (3700).   Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer, Corfield, Radke,   Nays:  0 Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Corfield, seconded by Radke to accept the Extension Office Annual report presented by Heather Borck.     Roll call vote:  Corfield, Shearer, Radke    Nays:  0     motion carried.

 

Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Corfield to appoint Don Heldt to the Extension Board.    Roll call vote:  Yeas:   Shearer, Corfield, Radke   Nays:  0 Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Corfield to appoint Radke to the Personnel Policy Board.    Roll call vote:   Shearer, Corfield    Nays:  0  Abstain:  Radke    motion carried.

 

Motion made by Corfield, seconded by Radke to accept Certificate of Compliance for Project No. STPP-STWD-(67) Object Markers.   Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Corfield, Radke, Shearer   Nays:  0 Motion carried.

 

Radke recessed meeting at 11:00 a.m. for Accretion Land Hearing, reconvened at 11:57 a.m.

 

Craig Jones, D.A. Davidson & Co. informed board of decrease in interest rates, 4% down to 2.4% and how we can save interest on the municipal Hospital Bond.

 

Motion made by Corfield, seconded by Radke to give D. A. Davidson & Co. authorization to precede with Resolution for minimum $100,000 interest savings on municipal hospital bonds.    Roll call vote:  Corfield, Radke, Shearer    Nays:  0     motion carried.

 

Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Radke to approve resolution 2012-01-14, 2012 Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection Agreement with state.   Our cost is $686.12   Roll call vote:  Corfield, Shearer, Radke    Nays:  0     motion carried.

 

Motion made by Radke, seconded by Shearer to approve resolution 2012-01-15, One and Six-Year Road Plan.    Roll call vote:  Yeas:   Shearer, Corfield, Radke   Nays:  0 Motion carried.

 

John Blum gave road report to commissioners.

 

Discussion items: Election clarification in paper, radon testing, closing of Oshkosh pool, jail repairs, vehicle info, cemetery duties

 

Chairman Radke adjourned meeting at 1:35 p.m.  

 

The next regular meeting will be held February 13th at 8:30 a.m.  Commissioners will be attending County Board Workshop in Kearney, February 8th – 10th.

 

These minutes have not been approved by the governing board.

 

 Teresa McKeeman

 Garden County Clerk

 

 

Oshkosh, Nebraska

January 23, 2012

 

 

The Board of Equalization of Garden County, Nebraska, met on January 23, 2012 at the Garden County Courthouse.   Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in the Garden County News January 19th.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.

 

Chairman Radke called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. with the following members present: Robert Radke, Ron Shearer and Casper Corfield.   Also present were:  Teresa McKeeman, Janet Shaul, Sheri McCord, Michelle Quinn, John Blum, Dodi Moffat, Toney Krajewski,  Geri Card, Nita Pirnie,

 

Chairman Radke acknowledged that the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the meeting room wall.

 

Shaul presented listing of permissive exemptions.

 

Radke asked if the public had comment on agenda item.  None made

 

Motion made by Shearer, seconded by Corfield to approve the permissive exemptions as presented by Shaul.   Roll call vote: Yeas:   Corfield, Radke, Shearer.  Nays:  0 Motion carried

 

Chairman Radke adjourned the meeting at 9:20 a.m.

 

These minutes have not been approved by the governing board.

 

Teresa McKeeman

Garden County Clerk

 

 

 

Oshkosh, Nebraska

January 23, 2012

 

 

The Board of the County Commissioners in and for Garden County, Nebraska, met on January 23, 2012 at the Garden County Courthouse for the One and Six-Year Hearing.   Notice of the hearing was given in advance by publication in the Garden County News on January 12, 2012 and January 19, 2012.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meetings were open to the public.

 

Chairman Radke acknowledged that the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the meeting room wall.

 

The One and Six-Year Hearing was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Radke, with the following members present:  Ron Shearer, Casper Corfield, Robert Radke.   Also present were: Teresa McKeeman, Sheri McCord, Janet Shaul, Philip Pierce, John Blum, Toney Krajewski, Dodi Moffat,  Heather Borck, Geri Card, Nita Pirnie

 

Krajewski explained road improvement project plans for Garden County.

 

Chairman Radke addressed the public for any input and comments.  Comments made.

 

Radke adjourned hearing at 10:30 a.m.

 

These minutes have not been approved by the governing board.

January 23, 2012

 

 

The Board of the County Commissioners in and for Garden County, Nebraska, met on January 23, 2012 at the Garden County Courthouse for a Public Hearing to discuss Accretion Land Assessment Resolution.  Notice of the hearing was given in advance by publication in the Garden County News on January 12th & January 19th.    All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meetings were open to the public.

 

Chairman Radke acknowledged that the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the meeting room wall.

 

Hearing was called to order at 11:05 a.m. by Radke, Chairman of the Board, with the following members present:  Ron Shearer, Casper Corfield, Robert Radke   Also present were: Janet Shaul, Teresa McKeeman, Sheri McCord, Philip Pierce and river landowners.                  

 

Assessor Shaul explained the reason and procedures used in implementing resolution 2011-06-4.  Each landowner will receive a mailing in February with details of their property.  Several questions were asked and maps of river surveys were reviewed.

 

Chairman Radke adjourned the hearing at 11:35 a.m.

 

These minutes have not been approved by the governing board.              

 

Teresa McKeeman

Garden County Clerk