Burt County Board of Supervisors Minutes


The Burt County Board of Supervisors met this date pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present: Cliff Morrow, Gerald Newill, David Schold, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rollins, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Rogers, the agenda was approved with the addition of appointing Tyler Peterson to the Planning Commission, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff, Joni Renshaw, Karen Grass and Abby Surber.

The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of Fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for July were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

The following Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $479,360.56 and fund balances were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

COUNTY COURT – REGULAR FINES COUNTY COURT – BOND FORFEITURES OVERLOAD FINES – 75% STATE SHARE OVERLOAD FINES – 25% COUNTY SHARE COUNTY COURT – MISC FEES

DISTRICT COURT – FILING FEES
DISTRICT COURT – MISC FEES & REVENUE DISTRICT COURT – FEES & COSTS COUNTY CLERK – MISC FEES
STOP PROGRAM
CO ATTY – CHECK COLLECTION
MISC REVENUE
911 SURCHARGES
OVERPMT DIXON CONSTRUCTION CO
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5,243.50 222.00 18.75 6.25 10.00 221.00 137.75 5.75 180.11 350.00 200.00 4.00 3,947.00 73,294.65

INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS PLAT BOOK SALES HIGHWAY/STREET ALLOCATION MOTOR VEHICLE FEES

CRAIG FIRE – ADJACENT COUNTIES
FIRE DISTRICT – ADJACENT COUNTIES
CO CLERK – FILING & RECORDING FEES CO CLERK – DOC STAMPS-CO SHARE
CO CLERK – PRESERVATION & MODERNIZ DECATUR FIRE – ADJACENT COUNTIES PAPIO-MO RIVER NRD
INHERITANCE TAX
911 WIRELESS SERVICE
INHERITANCE TAX
ZONING PERMITS
CO SHERIFF – SERVICE FEES
CO SHERIFF – MILEAGE & COSTS
CO SHERIFF – TITLE INSPECTIONS
CO SHERIFF – BREATH ANALYZER FEES CO SHERIFF – GUN PERMITS

349.57 68.00 82,810.03 19,861.98 864.94 279.16 2,554.00 1,605.34 451.50 65.75 150,000.00 109,680.82 4,771.30 19,191.00 545.00 944.00 832.41 540.00 75.00 30.00

Communications from Ken Sharp (accidents and wooden poles), the Nebraska Probation District (copy of new budget), the Nebraska Department of Roads (2013 Annual Report), Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (2014 Annual Report) and Brehmer Manufacturing (invitation) were noted and placed on file.

Board Member Connealy offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014-18

WHEREAS Burt County has jurisdiction over Craig, Decatur, Riverside, Arizona, and Pershing Townships;

AND WHEREAS their budgets will contain all zeros;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that they approve an audit waiver request for each township.

DATED this 12th day of August, 2014, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

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Board Member Rollins seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – Newill, Schold and Rogers.

After discussion regarding a cell phone policy, Schold moved to pay for cell phones for the Sheriff and his Deputies, the Road Foreman, and the maintenance person and, if there is a need, allow for the purchase of a trac phone to be kept at the County Clerk’s Office to be used by any office who needs it for a short period of time. Rogers seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

Motion was made by Rogers, seconded by Newill, to allow the Chairman to sign a new Interlocal Agreement with the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

At their July 30, 2014 meeting, the Board accepted the low bid from Gene Steffy for a new pickup for the Road Department in the amount of $27,026.00. Highway Superintendent Smith informed the Board that the pickup had been sold before the County could accept the bid.

Smith brought a new bid from Woodhouse for a 2014 Ram 2500 pickup in the amount of $28,742.00. Motion was made by Brummond, seconded by Connealy, to accept the bid of $28,742.00, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Connealy, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for JT’s Bar & Grill for the beer garden at the rodeo grounds on August 30, 2014, for the demolition derby, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, the Board approved the addition of Tyler Peterson to the Planning Commission, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Newill, Schold, Rogers, Connealy, Brummond and Rollins. Nays – none.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 10:06 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. August 28, 2014.

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

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Village of Decatur Meeting Agenda


The meeting will be in the basement of City hall tonight

 

VILLAGE OF DECATUR

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

August 14, 2014
CITY HALL

 

NOTE: Everyone must use the microphones at the table.  The audience must be quiet during the meeting.  If you want to ask a question and you are not on the Agenda, you must raise your hand, get permission from the Chairman, and come to the microphone before speaking.  If you are on the Agenda the same rule applies.

 

THE VILLAGE BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE AGENDA AT THE PUBLIC MEETING WHEN CONVENED. MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

 

1)         Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Nicola

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

 

2)         Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting received:

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

 

3)         Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.

            Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

4)         EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:

Yes _____ No _____

 

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

 

5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:

 

1)         Police: Monthly Report
A. Cheryl Gatewood and Nicole Kampa-Dogs

B. Tekamah City Council requests meeting with Decatur Village Board

 

2)         Lights: Monthly Report

 

3)         Water & Sewer: Monthly Report
4)         Parks: Monthly Report

A.  Income of $ 3,678.00
B. Playground equipment is up.

5)         Streets: Monthly Report
A. Howard Storms hill, Jeremiah’s hill

B. Dan Sawyer from Nebraska Department of Roads suggested putting Rip Rap for the storm sewer                     drainage. He is checking if they could help us with the cost.
6)         Recycling:  Monthly Report

 

 

6)         OLD BUSINESS

1)         2013-2014Budget

7)         APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by Bolln, Nicola and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted

 

________________2nd_________________

 

 

Roll Call:  Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards _____, Tolby _____, Warren ______

 

Are there any questions from the audience?

 

 

8)         MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING

 

 

_______________2nd________________

Adjournment Time:

6th Annual Beer and Limerick Festival at Neihardt Center Saturday


  1. The 6th Annual Neihardt Beer and Limerick Festival will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Historic Ferguson House, 700 S. 16th St. in Lincoln, Nebraska from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sample craft beers and appetizers from area brew pub sponsors, and compete in the wildest beer-related limerick contest this side of Milwaukee. Tickets for this event are $25 for general admittance and $20 for Neihardt Foundation members. Attendees may purchase tickets at the door or in advance by contacting the Neihardt State Historic Site at 402-648-3388 or email. Must be 21 to participate; I.D. required. Verified designated drivers admission free. This event is a fundraiser for the John Neihardt State Historical Site, which honors the literary and thematic legacy of John G. Neihardt and preserves the heritage of the Great Plains and its great voices. Author of Black Elk Speaks and numerous other works of prose and poetry, John G. Neihardt is the Poet Laureate in Perpetuity of Nebraska. To commemorate his life and work, the John G. Neihardt State Historical Site was established on the site of his former home in Bancroft, Nebraska. And is under the management of the John G. Neihardt Foundation as a branch museum of the Nebraska State Historical Society.

For more information, please contact the Neihardt State Historic Site at 1-402-648-3388 or 1-888-777-4667 or by email at neihardt@gpcom.net. Visit the site at 306 W. Elm Street, Bancroft, NE.

 

Grain Report


8/14/14 @ 8:17am

 

  • With the monthly Supply and Demand numbers revealed on 11/12/14, corn closed 1-2c higher and beans -14c on that day.  But not before a substantial reaction dropping corn -9 and beans -28.  Often times the market trade volume increases and causes a substantial move at least for a short while.  These report days represent substantial opportunities for hedgers.
  • The quick summary below shows the projected corn yield below market expectations and soybean carryout above the average market estimates.   While the yield estimates fell a bit short of estimate, however showing an increase from USDA’s July report.

 

  • As of this writing this morning corn is even @3.58 and beans are +1 @ 10.47
  • The feel in the market is still that a large crop is out there.   The USDA has a tendency to stair step into large crops meaning in future reports the yield estimates could continue to grow.   This week may be a great time for farmers to clean up any remaining old crop and get more coverage on the books for the coming crop years.

For more information, contact Greg Mockenhaupt at CVA East Hub.

Hypnotist Video From Burt County Fair


 

Creating Healthier Worksites


Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) is pleased to highlight the successes of several businesses in Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton counties that they have worked with to create wellness programs over the past several years.   “We have had the pleasure to work with businesses throughout our four county area to help them get started with or expand upon worksite wellness programs that address the unique health goals of their workforce,” says Kori King, Public Health Nurse with Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department.

Three years ago, ELVPHD began contacting businesses to determine their interest in worksite wellness and offering the health department’s assistance in getting worksite wellness started or expanded. Over the years, many businesses signed on to the program and began their journey towards a healthier workplace including: Lower Elkhorn Natural Resource District (Norfolk), Beed Trucking (West Point), First National Bank Northeast (Lyons), Liberty Centre Services (Norfolk), Citizens State Bank (Wisner), Northeast Research and Extension Center (Norfolk) and Midtown Health Center (Norfolk). Over 200 employees took part in the worksite wellness efforts and many more individuals were reached as often spouses/family members participated in various ways as well.

Policy development was an important strategy to assist businesses with creating a healthier workplace environment.   Four of the companies implemented lactation break policies, 2 adopted paid exercise breaks and 3 implemented healthy vending policies. Additionally, most incorporated annual employee assessment and blood work screenings so wellness priorities for the upcoming year could be set. Finally, most of the businesses adopted ongoing challenges or newsletters to keep employees informed and motivated.

For more information about worksite wellness and how you can begin or expand wellness efforts please visit our website at www.elvphd.org or call 402-529-2233.

West Nile Found in Madison County


Two mosquito pools in Madison County testing positive for West Nile Virus have been reported to the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department. There has been no West Nile activity reported in birds or humans at this time. West Nile cases in humans are most often reported as summer draws to an end during August and September. Humans get West Nile Virus after being bitten by an infected mosquito that was feeding on an infected bird.

The easiest way to prevent West Nile Virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, use mosquito repellent, and wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors. Standing water should be removed as it provides a place for mosquito breeding. West Nile Virus has flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and rash. Less than 1% of infected people will develop a severe illness. Older adults and people with compromised immune systems are at the highest risk for becoming seriously ill if infected with West Nile. Contact the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department at 402-529-2233 for more information.

Bancroft Senior Center News


* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Farmers Market

The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community bulletin board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Aug. 13: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. The pitch tournament is at 1:30; remember to sign up if you want to play.

Thurs. Aug. 14: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. The pinochle tournament will start at 1:30.

Fri. Aug. 15: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00.The farmers market is happening by the community bulletin board; selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. today and Sat. at the same time. All vendors are welcome to come sell that day. The monthly birthday party is at 1:30, lunch is served about 3:30.

Mon. Aug.18: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00. We will be having a pancake and French toast supper serving from 5:30 – 6:45, the community is welcome to attend.

Tues. Aug. 19: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Aug. 20: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. The golf card tournament is at 1:30.

 

Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda


A Copy of the “Open Meetings Act” Has Been Posted on the Bulletin Board on the North Side in the Council Chambers.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

August 12, 2014 – 5:30 P.M.

 

The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time as deemed appropriate and in accordance with State Statute.

 

  1. ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

  1. Meeting called to order.

 

  1.        PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

  1.      CONSENT AGENDA

Recommended Action: Approval of Consent Agenda

NOTE: All items are automatically approved when the Consent Agenda is approved unless moved to the Regular Agenda by the request of any single Council member.

  1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meeting held July 1.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.

Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda/Tabulation of Vote.

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Kevin Prior of Olsson Associates – Update on swimming pool.
    1. Approve/not approve Change Order #2 for $29,241.30 for the curb and gutter along South 1st Ave, the installation of the flag pole, and two bench pads outside the fenced area of the pool.

1. Motion and second from Council members.

2. Tabulation of votes.

  1. Approve/not approve Change Order #3 for $14,806.46 for addition of concrete parking spaces north of the pool.

1. Motion and second from Council members.

2. Tabulation of votes.

  1. Approve/not approve Change Order #4 for $13,032 for the retaining wall by the Pump House; island and countertop in office of Bath House.

1. Motion and second from Council members.

2. Tabulation of votes.

  1. Approve/not approve Change Order #5 for $???? for the minor changes on the project which required a credit or an extra cost.

1. Motion and second from Council members.

2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates – Update on Lyons Community Center.
    1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #3 for $16,709.40 to Fauss Construction on Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Jennifer Dolezal of Dolezal’s Hunting Depot – discuss putting up a “No Parking – Loading Zone Only” sign in the alley by their business.

 

  1. Authorize drawdown #3 of CDBG funds in the amount of $57,343.54 to NED Inc to pay Brehmer Mfg on 2nd expansion.
    1. Approve/not approve.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

August 12, 2014 – 5:30 P.M.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. 430 Pearl St.
  2. 405 S 3rd
  3. Main St Lights Project.
  4. Wastewater Facility Electric Project.
  5. 6th & Diamond St Drainage.
  6. Three Rivers house.
  7. Water Tower.
  8. Brink Park Electric.
  9. Grant St Sewer.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
  1. Income Statement – General.
  2. Income Statement – Utility.
  3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
  4. For 2014/2015 Budget purposes, what percent increase for wages?
  5. Set up a budget workshop meeting the week of August 18 to 22.
  6. Pool bond interest.
  7. Approve/not approve number of years and effective which fiscal year.
  8. Motion and second by Council members.
  9. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Resolution 2014-3: Designating Bank for Deposits and Authorizing Signers for Necessary or Appropriate Bank Transactions for All City of Lyons Accounts per the Bank Corporate Authorization Resolution.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve building permit to Ross Bacon for a grain bin at 1923 Hwy 77, Lyons, NE. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss reimbursing the Pool Personnel for training expenses for pool operator, lifeguarding and/or CPR taken this year for the 2014 season.
    1. Approve/not approve.
  2. Motion and second by Council members.
  3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss janitorial services of the Lyons Community Center while under construction and after.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
  2. Tabulation of vote.

Grain Prices


-The USDA will issue their August Supply and Demand report tomorrow morning at 11:00am. The yield numbers will be monitored closely as this is the first report this year that will incorporate field data into yield estimates. Metrics such as harvestable ears, ear weight, and kernel counts where appropriate will be used to determine what yields could look like under normal growing conditions.

 

-Traders will position themselves ahead of tomorrow morning’s trade. Overall, we shouldn’t see any convincing moves either direction ahead of tomorrow.

 

-Soybeans had a nice finish Friday, which could provide a nice opportunity for producers to get some more harvest sales on prior to tomorrow’s numbers.

 

Markets 8/11/14 @ 9:56am

Sept Corn +5 @ 3.57

Dec Corn +4 @ 3.80 ½

 

Nov Beans – ½ @ 10.84 ¼

 

Strategy: Consider locking in a sale or using options to lock in a floor prior to the report.

 

 

For more information contact:

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

Risk Management Consultant

Central Valley Ag – ProEdge

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045