WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 5, 2018

 The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, for a regular business meeting at the Courthouse in Red Cloud. The following Board Members were present for roll call: Dan Shipman (District One), Trevor Karr (District Two), Roger Bohrer (District Three), Keith Buschow (District Four) and JoAnn Reiher (District Five). The Board stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Buschow gave notice of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act Laws. Motion was made by Bohrer, second by Reiher, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2018 meeting. Upon roll call vote, voting to approve the minutes: Bohrer, Reiher, Shipman, Karr and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
 At 8:35am, Jeff Kuhn,Road Maintenance Coordinator,  met with the Board. Kuhn reports that Van Kirk has started on Project #357 and will work on Project #637 next. Asphalt repair has been done on the 800 Road north of Bladen. Crack sealing for Showboat Road and 800 Road north of Bladen was discussed. Kuhn has signed a hay contract for ditches along Road 2200. An excavator has been rented to complete projects.
 Kuhn presented RESOLUTION 16 – 2018: RESOLUTION 16 – 2018 WHEREAS, Webster County desires to improve R Road, starting at the east right-of-way line of NE Highway 281 (also known as 1200 Road) and proceeding approximately one mile east to 1300 Road. Improvement would be to a rural local classified road according to minimum design standards, including drainage structures, grading and gravel, and WHEREAS, the road re-classification and improvements will benefit the citizens of the county if the road is improved. NOW THEREFORE, in view of the above facts, the Webster County Board of Commissioners, hereby declares that said road shall be re-classified from Minimum Maintenance to Rural Local to become effective as soon as concurrence and approval is received from the State of Nebraska Department of Transportation.
 Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr, to approve RESOLUTION 16 - 2018. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Shipman, Karr, Bohrer, Reiher and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none. Buschow signed RESOLUTION 16 – 2018.
Upon the completion of the re-classification of Road R, Road R will extend from the west end of the county to the east end of the county. Kuhn has requested design plans for Project #261, Bridge #23025, from Speece Lewis and Oak Creek Engineering. The Witzco trailer sold for $20,000.00.
 At 9:00am, Don Bartels met with the Board to request permission to bore under Road 400 between Sections 15 and 16 for electrical lines to power a submergible pump. Jeff Kuhn was in attendance. The Board gave their permission. Bartels is to complete a utility permit.
At 9:15am, Rob Wilson, representative for the Webster County Agricultural Association, met with the Board for the approval of a Special Designated Liquor License. Upon discussion and finding that the Webster County Board of Commissioners have jurisdiction in this matter, motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr, to allow for and approving the State issuance of a Special Designated License for the Webster County Agricultural Association allowing for sale, use and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits in the designated areas of the Webster County Fairgrounds on July 26th, 27th and 28th, 2018. Upon roll call vote, the motion was approved by the Members of the Board of Commissioners and notice of action will be forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Commission. Motion was made by Bohrer, seconded by Reiher, to approve the proposal from Energized Electric for the installation of a new HVAC System for the Webster County Courthouse. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Bohrer, Reiher, Shipman and Buschow. Voting no: Karr. Absent or abstaining: none. Energized Electric to submit contract to be approved by Webster County. At 9:30am, RuAnn Rutt, Director of CASA of South Central Nebraska, met with the Board. Rutt reviewed highlights of what has been done in Webster County. Rutt is requesting $3,000.00 for funding for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. This was tabled to the June 19th meeting.
 At 9:45am, Marlys Schmidt met with the Board to discuss the purchase of a Power Load System for the Blue Hill Ambulance. The money used to pay for this equipment is from the Ambulance Fund which is money that the EMT’s have made serving Webster County. After discussion, motion was made by Bohrer, seconded by Shipman, to approve the purchase of the system for $52,300.32. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
At 10:00am, Jo Springer, Executive Director of SASA Crisis Center, met with the Board. Springer reviewed the services offered by SASA. Springer is requesting $2,000.00 for funding for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. This was tabled to the June 19th meeting.
 At 10:30am, Lynn Viglicky, Midland Area Agency on Aging and Mary Delka, Director of Webster County Senior Services and Webster County Transportation, met with the Board. They reviewed the activities of the Webster County Senior Services for the past year and changes that are expected for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. The request for funding for fiscal year 2018/2019 is $4,860.00. This was tabled to the June 19th meeting. Discussion was had concerning the current phone system in the courthouse. Great Plains Communication is going to inspect the current system and submit a proposal to upgrade the system.
At 11:00am, the Board held their pre-advertised Bid Letting for Road Gravel. There was one bid from Deweese Sand and Gravel. After review of the Bid, motion was made by Bohrer, seconded by Shipman, to accept the Bid from Deweese Sand and Gravel. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Bohrer, Shipman, Karr, Reiher and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
An Agreement between County of Webster and Bladen Sand and Gravel was signed by Chairman Buschow and Carmen Gross, President of Deweese Sand and Gravel. This Agreement states that the gravel delivered will meet the Webster County Specifications.
 At 11:05am, Ron Fryda, Wildlife Specialist, met with the Board. Fryda reviewed the activity in Webster County. After discussion, motion was made by Bohrer, seconded by Karr, to approve the Contract and funding in the amount of $6,719.93 for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Bohrer, Karr, Reiher, Shipman and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
 At 11:18am, Kathleen Howard met with the Board to discuss the mowing of the Walker and Batin Cemeteries. Clerk Klingenberger will contact Frank Degener to see if he will mow these cemeteries. At 11:30am, Dennis Maggart and Judd Allen, Representatives of NACO Benefit Services, met with the Board to discuss Employee Health Insurance. Different plans were reviewed. Discussion was had on the preparation of the 2018/2019 Budget.
 The Board requests that Jada Thompson, Accountant with Contryman Associates, meet with the Board on June 19th .
Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Reiher, to write off an ambulance bill for $512.00. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Shipman, Reiher, Karr, Bohrer and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
 Motion was made by Reiher, seconded by Buschow, to approve funding for Region 3 Behavioral Services in the amount of $8,993.04. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Reiher, Buschow, Shipman, Karr and Bohrer. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
At 12:15pm, Commissioner Bohrer voiced concerns about the results of the Primary Election. Election Commissioner Debra Klingenberger explained the voter registration and election day process. After discussion, Commissioner Bohrer requested that the Secretary of State’s office audit the Webster County Primary Election. The Board agreed and Chairman Buschow made the request. The Election Commissioner will contact the Secretary of State’s office to schedule this audit.
 At 1:00pm, Jason Boyd, Account Manager for Krull Agency, met with the Board. Boyd presented several options for the Webster County Employee Health Insurance. Discussion was had on which employee health insurance option was best for the Webster County employees. The decision was made to stay with NACO Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plan.
The following claims were approved for payment: Wages for 15 part-time employees and 19 EMT’s $13,939.45
 General Fund 
Kelli L Albin-Conway Elect Offl. $ 132.50
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp Retire 521.40
BDY Cabinets and More Repairs 238.75
Philip Bentz Elect Offl. 167.89
Black Hills Energy Utility 290.55
Blue Hill Leader Adv 21.30
Sara Bockstadter Expense 34. 88
 Dorothy J Brooks Elect Offl. 135.00
Elizabeth Buschow Elect. Offl. 135.00
Calkins Law Office Counsel 849.77
 Patricia Church Elect. Offl. 137.50
Raesha Cline Expense 102.42
Coast to Coast Computer Products Supply 299.99
Consolidated Management Co Meals 101.44
Cooperative Producers, Inc Fuel 2,208.61
 DAS State Accounting/Central Finance Telecom-Fee 448.00
Department of the Treasury Fee 85.88
Deanna Disney Expense 284.12
S.S. FICA 592.58
 Eakes Office Solutions Supplies/Rental 3,000.99
Energized Electric, LLC Repairs 665.56
First Concord Benefits Health Buy Down 556.48
 First National Bank of Omaha Equip/Supply 1,290.23
Franklin County Sheriff Housing 150.00
 GIS Workshop Support 6,000.00
 Glenwood Fee 10.00
Great Plains Communications Phones 936.49
Hanna: Keelan Associates, P.C Fee 5,000.00
Abbey Harig Expense 21.80
 Marvin Hartman Elect Offil/Plan & Zoning 155.90
Troy Himmelberg Planning/Zoning 35.07
Hometown Leasing Lease 2,715.87
Hometown Market Supplies 1,482.90
Jared’s Auto Expert Repairs 57.00
 Janet Knehans Expense 71.94
 Luann Kosse Expense 132.50
 Virginia J Kral Elect Offl. 132.50
 Carol Kugler Elect. Offl. 140.00
 Carol Kumke Expense 703.14
Karen Kumke Elect. Offl. 135.00
Jerry Langer Planning/Zoning 20.90
 Leaf Capitol Funding, LLC Equip 424.45
 Kay Lockhart Elect. Offl. 130.00
Linda Kay Mans Elect. Offl. 135.00
Amy McDole Expense 9.76
 Hayes McDole Elect. Offl. 130.00
Margaret Anne Meline Elect. Offl./Prior Service 177.00
 Mips, Inc Software 337.50
 NACO Registrations 250.00
NE Assn of County Officials Dues 1,391.76
 NE Law Enforcement Training Center Lodging 200.00
Nebr Assn of County Clerks Registration 125.00
 Karen Nelson Elect Official 135.00
Neofunds by Neopost Postage 1,000.00
The Niobrara Lodge Lodging 540.00
NIRMA Insurance 48,632.00
O’Keefe Elevator Company Elevator Maint. 4,218.07
Irma Joyce Ostdiek Elect Official 135.00
Marcia Parr Elect. Official 135.00
 Jackie J Stromer-Queen Copies 107.50
Gary Ratzlaff Expense 5.97
Red Cloud Chief Publish 1,004.38
 City of Red Cloud Utility 1,251.93
Bradley Schick Expense 242.53
 Arcele Simpson Elect. Offl. 130.00
 Janice Skrdlant Elect. Offl. 132.50
Verla Steiner Prior- Service 36.00
Paul Stoner Planning/Zoning 21.99
 Liz Sunday Elect. Offl. 130.00
Theobald Law Office Counsel 4,013.75
Clara Tietjen Prior-Service 60.00
Ultramax Supply 299.00
US Foods/The Thompson Co Supplies 685.76
 Bonna Vance Elect. Offl. 135.00
 Ken Vanwey Contract 1,475.00
Village Pharmacy Medical 267.51
 Keith Waechter Planning/Zoning 40.52
 Ward laboratories, Inc. Equip 380.00
Web CO Sheriff-Petty Cash Fund Petty Cash 282.75
Garth Wentworth Planning/Zoning 17.63
Lisa Whitmer Elect. Offl. 130.00
 Arlene Wiley Elect. Offl. 151.99
 Williams Exterminating, Inc Pest Control 88.00
 Debra Winslow Elect. Offl. 135.00
 Road/Bridge Fund
Toby Alber Phone 120.00
Barton Pipe & Rod Repairs 19.90
Paul Bencken Phone 120.00
 Black Hills Energy Utility 100.09
Bladen Sand & Gravel, Inc Gravel 28,574.14
Village of Bladen Utility 55.13
 City of Blue Hill Utility 84.69
 Cooperative Producers, Inc Fuel 2,994.96
Country Corner Fuel 70.12
S.S. Fica 125.82
 First Concord Benefits Health/Buy Down 1,000.00
 First National Bank of Omaha Expense 137.65
First National Bank of Omaha Truck 1,056.55
 Fleetpride Repairs 458.46
 Garrett Enterprises, Inc Repairs 4,277.70
 Monte Garvin Phone 120.00
 Glenwood Telecommunications Phones 154.51
Great Plains Communications Phone 209.96
 Linda Grummert Prior Service 57.00
Village of Guide Rock Utility 70.86
City of Hastings Misc 266.00
Michael Hunt Phone 120.00
J & A Auto Supply Repairs 79.67
John Deere Financial Repairs 735.55
 Bruce Johnson Phone 120.00
Kelly Supply Company Repairs 321.63
Jeff Kuhn Phone 120.00
 Allen Kuhnke Phone 120.00
 LRNRD Rural Water Project Water 22.21
Monica Montgomery Phone/Exp 143.95
NCK Quarries, LLC Surfacing 3,917.51
 David Niles Phone 120.00
 NIRMA Insurance 43,011.00
Nebraska Machinery Company Repairs 3,549.65
R & M Disposal, LLC Utility 33.00
Michael Reiman Phone 120.00
 Shipman Seed, LLC Seed 2,254.00
 South Central Pub Power Dist Utility 200.78
Stern Oil Co. Inc. Repairs 14,094.46 C.
 Ardell Talkington Prior Service 42.00
Universal Hydraulics Repairs 647.62
 Verizon Wireless Phone 39.71
Marvin Webber Phone 120.00
Windstream Phone 65.28
Kary Winslow Phone 120.00
 Road/Bridge Const Fund
JEO Consulting Group, Inc Fees 7,732.00
 JJK Construction, LLC Culverts 47,393.17
Patchmaster Central Surfacing 17,047.25 
 Self-Insured Dental Fund
Douglas P Baum, D.D.S. Dental 126.00
Island View Dental Dental 85.08
Walter D Martin, D.D.S Dental 147.20
Minden Dental Clinic Dental 716.00
Robert G Money, D.D.S Dental 141.40 W
ebster County Dental Clinic Dental 142.40
RC Wilson & SA Wilson D.D.S, PC Dental 217.60
  County Medical/Relief Fund
Adams County District Court Hearing 105.00
 NE Health & Human Services System Beatrice/Lincoln 180.00
 Diversion Program Fund
Jared’s Auto Expert Repairs 2,423.00
  Inheritance Tax Fund 
Prochaska & Associates, Inc Audit 4,353.00
 Noxious Weed Fund
Great Plains Communications Phone 47.48
NIRMA Insurance 2,402.00
 Ambulance Fund Black Hills Energy Utility 42.14
S.S. Fica 348.06
Great Plains Communications Phone 48.24
 NIRMA Insurance 6,362.00
Being no further business, Chairperson Buschow adjourned the meeting at 1:30pm. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 8:30am. A current agenda and complete minutes are on file at the County Clerk’s office and at  www.co.webster.ne.us .
 Dated this 5th day of June, 2018. Webster County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Debra Klingenberger, Webster County Clerk