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OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK

Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

April 14, 2015

TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication in the Plaindealer, upon a 1st floor bulletin board within the courthouse and on the County’s Website. A copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. The following members were present: Cliff Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the agenda was approved, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill.

The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of Fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for March, as well as the Sheriff’s Quarterly Reports, were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

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

The following Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $898,024.90 and fund balances were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

ZONING PERMITS
CO CLERK-FILING & RECORDING FEES CO CLERK-DOC STAMPS (CO SHARE)
CO CLERK-MISC FEES
DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
DISTRICT COURT-COURT COST REFUNDS DISTRICT COURT-MISC FEES & REVENUE DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
COUNTY COURT-MISC FEES

400.00 2,152.00 979.40 129.73 290.00 129.00 262.25 200.00 221.75

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CO SHERIFF-SERVICE FEES
CO SHERIFF-MILEAGE & COST
INTOX TEST
TITLE INSPECTION
GUN PERMITS
FINGER PRINT CHARGES
OVERLOAD FINES-25% COUNTY SHARE INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS
TAX SALES-MISC REVENUE
HIGHWAY/STREET ALLOCATIONS
HIWAY BUYBACK
BRIDGE BUYBACK
ROAD-MISC REVENUE
INTER-FUND TRANSFERS TO ROAD
CO CLERK-PRESERVATION & MODERNIZATION STOP PROGRAM
INHERITANCE TAX
INHERITANCE TAX
INHERITANCE TAX
PLAT BOOK SALES
911 WIRELESS SERVICE FUND
COUNTY 911 SURCHARGE
OVERLOAD FINES-75% STATE SHARE
COUNTY COURT FINES-REGULAR
DECATUR FIRE-GENERAL
DECATUR FIRE-BOND
LYONS FIRE-GENERAL
LYONS FIRE-BOND
OAKLAND FIRE-GENERAL
OAKLAND FIRE-BOND
IN LIEU TAXES-1957 PRIOR
IN LIEU TAXES-1957 PRIOR
IN LIEU TAXES-5% GROSS REVENUE

409.00 359.71 150.00 360.00

95.00

30.00 162.50 208.00

1,760.00 90,850.25 82,931.79 48,331.56

57.39 450,000.00 365.00 400.00 10,141.26 4,193.22 5,842.52 119.00 4,771.30 829.00 487.50 6,288.75 211.96 87.12 1.53 0.25 742.25 144.08 240.62 2,727.42 179,962.79

Board Member Matt Connealy gave a brief update on the gas tax Legislation.

Correspondence from the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office in regards to an election equipment grant, in the amount of $750.00, that was awarded to Burt County was discussed, noted and placed on file.

Chairman Morrow moved the Board recess at 9:15 AM for Board of Equalization upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

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The Burt County Board of Supervisors reconvened at 9:18 AM upon motion by Newill, seconded by T.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Chairman Morrow signed the Karr Tuckpointing Contract for Exterior Masonry Preservation, Maintenance and Repair of the Burt County Courthouse upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Chairman Morrow signed the Thrasher Basement Systems Contract for a Radon Mitigation system to be installed in the Burt County Courthouse upon motion by Brummond, seconded by M.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The Burt-Washington Drainage District Annual Report for FY March 2014-February 2015 was noted and placed on file.

The Board received the Audit for Burt County for the year ending June 30, 2014, performed by Ritterbush & Piotrowski. Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, the Board accepted and approved the audit, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Brummond, the board approved to sign a 3 year contract with Ritterbush & Piotrowski, LLP to do Burt County’s Audits for FY 2014- 2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Kevin Brenneis presented his 2015 Annual Insurance Report and answered questions.

Marty and Becky Rocca visited with the Board in regards to some drainage issues. Mike Braniff, Road Foreman reported that ditches are dug and currently roads are being reworked in regards to the discussions with the visitors.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by T.Connealy, the Board approved to form a payroll committee to help develop a plan to get Burt County in compliance with LB560, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.
The following people were appointed to be on the committee: Sarah Freidel, Peggy Smith, Frank Barron, Matt Connealy, Gerald Newill and Perry Rogers.

Brief discussions were held with Foreman Braniff on various Roads projects.

An opportunity to attend an Open Meetings Workshop was presented. Matt Connealy will attend, others have time to register before the June workshop if they so choose.

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There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 11:08 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. April 30, 2015.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

These minutes are not the official record 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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