Emergency Meeting

Oshkosh, Nebraska

March 5. 2010

 

 

The Board of the County Commissioners in and for Garden County, Nebraska, met on

March 5, 2010, at the Garden County Courthouse.  Notice of the Emergency Special Meeting Notice was given in advance by publication in the Garden County News on March 4, 2010.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting

was open to the public.

 

The Emergency Special Meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by McCord, Chairman of the Board with the following members present:  Ron Shearer, Terry McCord, Bob Radke.  Also present were Rebecca Gette, Brenda Tophoj, Kelly Reece, Ron Mikoloyck, Ann Bairn, Geri Card, Bruce Burdick, Patrick Thelander and Rod McConkey.

 

 Employee was addressed and matter was discussed. 

 

A recess was called at 9:10 a.m and meeting resumed at 9:20 a.m.

 

A job description for Road Foreman and list of duties will need to be presented on Monday’s board meeting.

 

Motion made by   McCord, seconded by Shearer to adjourn the Emergency Special Meeting.  Roll call vote:  Radke, McCord, Shearer.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried. 

 

                            

 

Regular Meeting

Oshkosh, Nebraska

March 8, 2010

 

The Board of the County Commissioners in and for Garden County, Nebraska, met on

March 8, 2010 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 March 4th.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the

convened meeting was open to the public.

 

 Chairman McCord called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m., with the following members

Present:  Terry McCord, Ron Shearer, Robert Radke.  Also present were:  Rebecca Gette, Sheri McCord, Janet Shaul, Philip Pierce, Doug Miller, Brenda Tophoj, Geri Card & Kelly Reece.

 

Chairman McCord acknowledged that the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the meeting

Room wall.

 

Motion was made by Shearer, seconded by Radke, to remove the words   “Reorganizational meeting” from agenda.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer, McCord, Radke  Nays:  0.  Motion carried. Motion was made by Radke, seconded by McCord, to approve the corrected  agenda, minutes of the February 22 regular meeting, 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:   Shearer, McCord, Radke  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

Chairman McCord opened the floor for the public to speak or to comment on any agenda item.

 

Motion was made by McCord, seconded by Radke, to accept Monthly Financials including current listing of pledged collateral by bank.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Radke, Shearer, McCord.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

Commissioner McCord called for a recess in order to have a Board of Equalization Meeting.  Motion was made by Shearer, seconded by Radke,to return at 9:33 a.m. to return to regular meeting.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer, McCord, Radke.  Nays:  0.

Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by McCord, seconded by Radke,  to pay compensation for electrical usage for Martin Hisel in the amount of  $160 for 2 years, use to be paid out of Road Fund. Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer, McCord, Radke.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by Shearer, seconded by Radke, to accept contract from

Speece/Lewis engineering firm.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  McCord, Radke, Shearer.

Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by Shearer, seconded by Radke, to amend motion to Speece/Lewis engineering firm to allow chairman to sign to pay for all work authorized.  Roll call vote:

Yeas:  Shearer, McCord, Radke.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by McCord, seconded by Shearer, to have Barn Butte work on electrical problems.  Roll call vote:  Yeas; Radke, Shearer, McCord.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by Shearer, seconded by Radke, to adopt a resolution to authorize signature for Road Project/Bridges (estimated cost $2,015.28).  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer, Radke, McCord.  Nays:  0  Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by Radke, seconded by Shearer, to sign Proclamation for Garden County Centennial.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Radke, Shearer, McCord.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

Discussion items:  Brenda Tophoj: road maintenance and job description for Road Foreman; Doug Miller: insurance policy for prisoners, contract with GC Health Services, and temporary call-out pay.

 

Motion was made by McCord seconded by Radke to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 a.m.

Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer, Radke, McCord.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

Board of Equalization

Oshkosh, Nebraska

March 8, 2010

 

The Board of Equalization of Garden County, Nebraska, met on March 8, 2010 at the Garden County Courthouse.  Notice of the Board of Equalization meeting was given in advance by publication in the Garden County News March 4th.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taking while the convened meeting was open to the public.

 

Chairman McCord called the meeting to order at  9:33 a.m., with the following members present, Ron Shearer, Terry McCord, Robert Radke.  Also present were Rebecca Gette, Sheri McCord, Janet Shaul, Brenda Tophoj, Phil Pierce, Doug Miller, Kelly Reece and Geri Card.

 

Motion made by McCord, seconded by Shearer to approve tax correction for # 1317.  Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Shearer, Radke, McCord.  Nays:  0  Motion carried.

 

Motion was made by Radke, seconded by Shearer to adjourn the Board of Equalization meeting at 9:35 a.m.    Roll call vote:  Yeas:  Radke, Shearer, McCord.  Nays:  0.

Motion carried.

 

 

                                                                BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

                                                                ____________________________________

                                                                Terry McCord, Chairman

 

                                                                ____________________________________

                                                                Ron Shearer, Commissioner

 

                                                                ____________________________________

                                                                Robert Radke, Commissioner

 

Attest:

 

____________________________

Rebecca A. Gette

Deputy

Garden County Clerk