WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS August 7, 2018

 The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, August 7, 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 July 17, 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 reported that the transportation van is listed to sell on Big Iron. The used culverts will be collected at the Cowles Yard, advertised and sold at the iron price of the day plus 10%.
Kuhn shared a letter concerning a fence that was damaged by road crew while clearing trees from a fence that is on the County right-of-way.
After discussion, the Board approved of a letter to reply to that complaint. Inspections of trees along County roadways are being done. Times will be set up with land owners to discuss issues. The road crews will be working on mowing roadsides. Projects #522 and #627 have been completed. Kucera Excavating will be completing Project #630. Van Kirk Construction will be starting on Project #651. Lance Harder, Webster County Highway Superintendent, met with the Board to discuss the concrete testing being done on Project #647. Harder presented plans for Project #579 which is a low water crossing. After discussion, motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr, to approve RESOLUTION 24 – 2018: RESOLUTION 24 – 2018 
WHEREAS, on the 7th day of August, 2018, Webster County Board of Commissioners met in regular session; and WHEREAS, this segment of Road F between Road 1800 and Road 1900 has a State Functional Classification of Minimum Maintenance; and WHEREAS, the current Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards allow for 35 mph design speed with reference to Section 001.03P of the Standards; and WHEREAS, for Project Number C91-579, it is in the best interest of the public to relax the standards to allow for 20 mph design speed; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Webster County, Nebraska, to request the Board of Public Road Classifications and Standards approve the relaxation of standards. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Shipman, Karr, Reiher and Buschow. Absent: Bohrer Voting no or abstaining: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 24 – 2018.
Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr, to approve RESOLUTION 25 – 2018: RESOLUTION 25 – 2018 
WHEREAS, on the 7th day of August, Webster County Board of Commissioners met in regular session; and WHEREAS, this segment of Road F between Road 1800 and Road 1900 has a State Functional Classification of Minimum Maintenance; and WHEREAS, the current Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards allow for Low Water Crossings to be constructed but shall be submitted to the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards for review prior to construction with reference to Section 001.03P of the Standards; and WHEREAS, for Project C91-579, it is in the best interest of the public to construct a Low Water Crossing; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Webster County, Nebraska, to request the Board of Public Road Classifications and Standards approve the request for construction of a Low Water Crossing. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Shipman, Karr, Reiher and Buschow. Absent: Bohrer. Voting no or abstaining: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 25 – 2018. Kuhn presented a Change Order, Certificate of Substantial Completion and Contractor’s Application for Payment for Project #C91(35) and C91(637). Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr, to approve these documents. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Shipman, Karr, Reiher and Buschow. Absent: Bohrer. Voting no or abstaining: none Project #651 will be added to the One Year Plan. Motion was made by Bohrer, seconded by Reiher, to approve RESOLUTION 26 – 2018: RESOLUTION 26 – 2018 WHEREAS, The 2018-2019 County Budget provided for the transfers of funds in the total of $300,000.00 from the Inheritance Fund to the County Road Construction Fund (#800); WHEREAS, Sufficient funds are available in the County Treasurer’s Inheritance Fund (#2700) to allow for this transfer; WHEREAS, There are pending bridge replacement projects that require funding; WHEREAS, There is sufficient cash balance in the Inheritance Fund to make the transfer of the aforesaid budgeted amount for the current fiscal year; BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Webster County, Nebraska, that $300,000.00 be transferred from the Inheritance Fund (#2700) to the Road Construction Fund (#800) pursuant to the requirements set forth in the 2018-2019 County Budget. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the above designated transfer of funds shall be made by submitting a claim from the Inheritance Fund Account (2700-990-7.0206 Expense) and issuing an Imprest Check to the Road Construction Fund (0800-590.03 Revenue). Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Bohrer, Reiher, Shipman, Karr and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 26 – 2018. Because of Budget restrictions, the Road Department will be doing more road maintenance, not designing construction projects. Commissioner Buschow commented that Road 200 between Road X and Z needs maintained. Debra Klingenberger, Webster County Clerk, presented RESOLUTION 27 - 2018: RESOLUTION 27 – 2018 APPROVAL OF PLEDGES SECURITIES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Webster County, Nebraska, that SOUTH CENTRAL STATE BANK be permitted to Pledge the following security, held in escrow by the Webster County Clerk (trustee) to secure deposits in the County in said bank, to wit: FHL BANK-TOPEKA IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT #51242 AMOUNT: $100,000.00 EXPIRATION DATE: 07/24/2019 Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Reiher, to approve RESOLUTION 27 – 2018. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Karr, Reiher, Shipman, Bohrer and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 27 – 2018. At 9:15am, Janet Knehans, Webster County Treasurer, met with the Board. Knehans presented the Webster County Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Statement for January 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2018. Knehans will be preparing for ten County Tax Sales.
 At 9:25am, Sonja Krueger, Webster County Assessor, met with the Board. Discussion was had on repairs to the 2005 Mazda Tribute. The cost of the repairs is $732.38. After discussion, the decision was made to do the repairs. Krueger presented the 2019 Plan of Assessment for Webster County which included the 2019 Review Cycle. Krueger estimates the Webster County valuation to be $1,057,755,843.00. Krueger presented the Board with the Statutes pertaining to the funding for the Agricultural Society. Krueger presented the 2018 Webster County Cemetery List.
At 9:50am, Sarah James, Account Manager for Lutz, met with the Board. James presented a proposal to the Board for preparation of the 2018/2019 Webster County Budget. After review of the proposal, Chairman Buschow signed an Engagement Letter.
 At 10:10am, the Board recessed for a break. The Board reconvened at 10:30am with 5 members present.
At 10:30am, Tami Scheuneman, Planning and Zoning Administrator, met with the Board. Tami presented the revised Comprehensive Plan. The Joint Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 6, 2018. Scheuneman shared the resignation of Shannon Schriner from the Joint Planning Commission. Motion was made by Bohrer, seconded by Reiher, to appoint Scott Schmidt to the Joint Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Bohrer, Reiher, Shipman, Karr and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
 At 10:30am, discussion was had concerning approval of the 2018/2019 Webster County Agricultural Association Budget. The request was $74,847.77. Rob Wilson, Vice-President of the Webster County Agricultural Association Board shared that the money is used for 4H, FFA and Open Class premiums, improvements to our fairgrounds, supplies, advertising and other operating expenses. Motion was made by Bohrer, seconded by Shipman, to approve this budget. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Bohrer, Shipman, Karr, Reiher and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
At 10:45am, Dennis VanWey, Noxious Weed Superintendent, and Paul Moyer, Inspector for the Southeast Region of Nebraska for the Department of Agriculture Animal/Plant Health Protection Division, met with the Board. Moyer outlined the responsibilities of the Nebraska Weed Control Association and the local Weed Control Authority. Moyer reviewed the reports and requirements that counties have to submit. These reports include inspections, office evaluation, various county reports and continuing education. Moyer commented that with the Webster County Board of Commissioners committing to force control of weeds, it has decreased the noxious weeds in the County. He reported that VanWay has done an excellent job in keeping up with reporting, paperwork and continuing education.
 At 11:00am, Tony Martin and Philip Jensen, Great Plains Communication, presented a proposal to replace the existing phone system in the Courthouse. After discussion, this was tabled to the August 21, 2018 meeting.
At 12:15pm, the Board recessed for lunch.
 The meeting resumed at 1:00pm with all members present. Discussion concerning the 2018-2019 Webster County Budget was had. Debra Klingenberger, Webster County Clerk, presented the proposed budget for Clerk, Register of Deeds and Elections.
 Janet Knehans, Webster County Treasurer, met with the Board to present the budget request for the Treasurer’s office.
Sonja Krueger, Webster County Assessor, met with the Board to present the budget request for the Assessor and the Appraiser offices.
 Troy Schmitz, Webster County Sheriff, presented the Budget Request for the Sheriff’s office and the jail.
 Jeff Kuhn, Road Maintenance Coordinator, presented the Budget Request for the Road Funds.
The Board reviewed proposed budgets for the following funds: County Board, Planning and Zoning, Building and Grounds, Fund Transfers, Miscellaneous, Dental, Medical/ Relief and Grant Expense funds.
 The following claims were approved for payment:
Wages for 6 part-time employees and 12 EMTS $12,397.53
 General Fund 
 Adams County Clerk Funding $ 2,539.00
Christa Alber Expense 46.27
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp Retire 543.89
Anderson, Klein, Brewster & Brandt Counsel 399.00
Black Hills Energy Utility 85.48
Blue Hill Leader Publish/Subscription 123.15
Clay County Sheriff’s Dept Housing 315.00
Cooperative Producers, Inc Fuel 1,603.27
 DAS State Accounting/Central Finance Fees 225.52
DAS State Accounting/Central Finance Fee 448.00
Dell Marketing, L.P. Supply 305.98
 S.S. FICA 691.82
Eakes Office Solutions Supply 449.48
 Election Systems & Software Ballots 2,009.10
 Energized Electric, LLC Repairs 150.00
 First Concord Benefits Group Health 1,160.02
First National Bank Omaha Support/Lodging 288.77
 Franklin County Memorial Hospital Medical 337.00
Glenwood Fee 10.00
Great Plains Communications Phones 160.25
Hanna: Keelan Associates, P.C. Fee 5,000.00
Marvin Hartman Expense 20.90
Troy Himmelberg Expense 35.07
Hometown Market Supply 800.41
J & A Auto Supply Supply 8.78
Elizabeth Janning Expense 196.20
Jared’s Auto Expert Repairs 1,163.94
 Kenny’s Lumber & Home Center Repairs 99.56
Carol Kumke Expense 19.62
Jerry Langer Expense 20.90
Leaf Capitol Funding, LLC Lease 424.45
 Lieske Law Firm Counsel 173.00
Mips, Inc Support 2,159.97
Neofunds By Neopost Postage 1,000.00
 NIRMA Training 390.00
NSA/Poan Conference Fund Training 100.00
Ray O’Herron Co., Inc. Supply 702.32
R & M Disposal, LLC Utility 130.00
Red Cloud Chief Publishing 125.91
City of Red Cloud Utility 2,216.53
Bradley Schick Expense 160.78
Skalka & Baack Law Firm Counsel 2,366.40
Abbey Skarin Expense 24.42
Paul Stoner Expense 21.99
Theobald Law Office Council 4,672.90
Thomson Reuters- West Supply 305.00
US Foods/The Thompson Co. Supply 493.59
Ken Van Wey Repairs 975.00
 Verizon Wireless Phones 248.16
 Village Pharmacy Medical 206.89
 Keith Waechter Expense 40.52
Web Co Clk of Dist Court Fees 126.00
Web Co Sheriff-Petty Cash Fund Petty-Cash 19.00
Webster County Court Crt Costs 254.00
Webster County Hospital Testing 62.00
Wiliiams Exterminating, Inc Pest Control 88.00
Woodward’s Disposal Service Utility 35.00
 Road/Bridge Fund 
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp Retire 531.58
 B-3 Dirt, LLC Main 1,976.00
Black Hills Energy Utility 44.25
 Bladen Sand & Gravel, Inc Gravel 33,391.27
Village of Bladen Utility 53.93
City of Blue Hill Utility 79.30
Cencon of Kansas Utility Contracts Rock 81.38
Century Lumber Center Supply 2.38
Cooperative Producers, Inc Fuel 1,454.41
 Country Corner Fuel 269.30
 Diamond Lime, LLC Surfacing 5,535.67
S.S. Fica 125.50
 Glenwood Telecommunications Phone 154.33
Gottsch Feed Yard Misc 35.00
 Village of Guide Rock Utility 71.20
 City of Hastings Fee 672.22
 Hometown Market Supply 66.46
 Jim’s OK Tires Repairs 365.00
Joe’s Fence & Welding, LLC Main 939.25
John Deere Financial Supply 7.03
Ken Kort Trucking Rocks 193.93
 Kenny’s Lumber & Home Center Repairs 34.98
LRNRD Rural Water Project Water 20.00
Meridian Agriculture Distribution Chemical 903.80
Mips, Inc Support 108.98
Monica Montgomery Expense 14.39
Napa Auto Parts Repairs 238.33
NCK Quarries, LLC Rock 1,225.29
Nebraska Machinery Company Repairs 16,124.31
Oak Creek Engineering, LLC Main 10,729.08
Olson Enterprises, LLC Fuel 10,830.24
 Ben Pavelka Trucking, Inc Repairs 188.77
Quill Corporation Supply 94.66
 R & M Disposal, LLC Utility 33.00
 R M Bridge Company, LLC Main 3,622.50
 Scott Kort Trucking Fee 259.29
 Sunbelt Rentals Rental 289.82
 Superior Fire Extinguisher Co Repairs 834.00
Superior Outdoor Power Center Repairs 334.10
The Baking Room Fee 65.00
Timm’s Service Fuel 2,248.06
Verizon Wireless Phone 47.34
Webster County Hospital Testing 42.00
Windstream Phone 65.83
 Kary Winslow Expense 86.64
 Road/Bridge Const Fund Ace/Eaton Metals Culverts 13,813.48
 B-3 Dirt LLC Grading 7,899.50
 Diamond Lime, LLC Surfacing 19,226.01
JEO Consulting Group, Inc Fee 4,569.50
Norfolk Contracting, Inc Culverts 170,016.00
Shipman Dozing, LLC Main 6,000.00
Van Kirk Contracting Culverts 193,959.47
Modern Records Fund Mips, Inc Fees 217.96
 Self-Insured Dental Fund
Kory L Bumgardner, D.D.S. Dental 141.60
 Mark E Bush, DDS Dental 76.50
 Central Dental Group Dental 105.60
 Mark Driscoll Dental 127.60
Pediatric Dental Specialists Dental 792.80
 County Medical/Relief Fund
Midwest Medical Transport Co, LLC Transport 1,835.95
 Diversion Program Fund
 National Patent Analytical Systems Equip 452.84
 Inheritance Tax Fund
Webster County Treasurer Transfer 300,000.00
 Noxious Weed Fund
Cooperative Producers, Inc Fuel 222.78
 First National Bank Omaha Supply 80.23
Great Plains Communications Phones 47.42
 Ambulance Fund 
Black Hills Energy Utility 12.47
Cooperative Producers, Inc Fuel 81.84
S.S. Fica 131.14
 Kenny’s Lumber & Home Center Repairs 5.88
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc Supply 53.92
Olson Enterprises, LLC Fuel 59.86
 Platte Valley Comm of Hastings Repairs 172.50
 Red Cloud EMT’s Training 259.70
Stryker Sales Corporation Supply 10,410.41
Being no further business, Chairperson Buschow adjourned the meeting at 3:00pm. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 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 7th day of August, 2018. Webster County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Debra Klingenberger, Webster County Clerk

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS August 1, 2018

 The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, August 1, 2018, for a 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.
Members representing the Fire Districts in Webster were present.
Discussion was had on the legislation that passed in 2015 that states that the levy for the Fire Districts is no longer set by a vote of the people. Budget Year 2018/2019 will be the first year for implementation. Fire Districts must file budgets by August 1 with the County Clerk. After discussion, motion was made by Karr, seconded by Bohrer, to approve
RESOLUTION 19 – 2018: RESOLUTION 19 – 2018 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PRELIMINARY LEVY ALLOCATION FROM THE COUNTY BOARD
WHEREAS, Nebraska Statute 77-3443 (3) requires all political subdivisions subject to Webster County Levy Authority to submit a preliminary request for levy allocation to the County Board; and WHEREAS, The Webster County Board is the levy agent for Bladen Rural Fire Protection District; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $64,244.00 is Tax Request for budget year 2018/2019 for the Bladen Rural Fire Protection District. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Karr, Bohrer, Reiher and Buschow. Abstaining: Shipman. Voting no or absent: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 19 – 2018. After discussion, motion was made by Karr, seconded by Bohrer, to approve RESOLUTION 20 –
2018: RESOLUTION 20 – 2018 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PRELIMINARY LEVY ALLOCATION FROM THE COUNTY BOARD WHEREAS, Nebraska Statute 77-3443 (3) requires all political subdivisions subject to Webster County Levy Authority to submit a preliminary request for levy allocation to the County Board; and WHEREAS, The Webster County Board is the levy agent for Blue Hill Rural Fire Protection District; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $38,950.00 is Tax Request for budget year 2018/2019 for the Blue Hill Rural Fire Protection District. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Karr, Bohrer, Reiher and Buschow. Abstaining: Shipman. Voting no or absent: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 20 – 2018.
 After discussion, motion was made by Karr, seconded by Bohrer, to approve RESOLUTION 21 – 2018: RESOLUTION 21 – 2018 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PRELIMINARY LEVY ALLOCATION FROM THE COUNTY BOARD WHEREAS, Nebraska Statute 77-3443 (3) requires all political subdivisions subject to Webster County Levy Authority to submit a preliminary request for levy allocation to the County Board; and WHEREAS, The Webster County Board is the levy agent for Guide Rock Rural Fire Protection District; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $24,480.00 is Tax Request for budget year 2018/2019 for the Guide Rock Rural Fire Protection District. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Karr, Bohrer, Reiher and Buschow. Abstaining: Shipman. Voting no or absent: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 21 – 2018. After discussion, motion was made by Karr, seconded by Bohrer, to approve RESOLUTION 22 – 2018: RESOLUTION 22 – 2018 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PRELIMINARY LEVY ALLOCATION FROM THE COUNTY BOARD WHEREAS, Nebraska Statute 77-3443 (3) requires all political subdivisions subject to Webster County Levy Authority to submit a preliminary request for levy allocation to the County Board; and WHEREAS, The Webster County Board is the levy agent for Red Cloud Rural Fire Protection District; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $52,530.00 is Tax Request for budget year 2018/2019 for the Red Cloud Rural Fire Protection District. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Karr, Bohrer, Reiher and Buschow. Abstaining: Shipman. Voting no or absent: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 22 – 2018. Discussion was had concerning requests for levy allocation for the Budget Year 2019-2020. After discussion, motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Bohrer, to approve RESOLUTION 23 – 2018: RESOLUTION 23 – 2018 WHEREAS, recent legislation designates the manner in which Webster County and its various political subdivisions may levy taxes for support of their various operations; and WHEREAS, all Rural Fire Districts within Webster County which would be entitled to an allocation of property tax authority not to exceed a total of 10.5 cents of valuation on any parcel or item of taxable property have filed a preliminary request for levy allocation as required by law; and WHEREAS, The Webster County Board of Commissioners finds that it would not be possible to continue the necessary functions of County government if the preliminary requests for levy allocation were granted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Webster County Board of Commissioners hereby denies preliminary requests for levy allocation from: Bladen Rural Fire District Blue Hill Fire District Guide Rock Rural Fire District Red Cloud Rural Fire District Webster County Agricultural District FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Chairperson of the governing body of each of the Fire Districts which submitted a preliminary request for levy allocation. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Shipman, Bohrer, Reiher, Karr and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none. Chairman Buschow signed RESOLUTION 23 – 2018. Wade Gibson presented the 2018/2019 Budget for the Webster County Agricultural Association. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Bohrer, to accept the Budget. Upon roll call vote, voting in favor: Karr, Bohrer, Reiher, Shipman and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Bohrer, to accept the requested amount of $74,847.77 for the 2018/2019 Budget for the Webster County Agricultural Association. This amount will be reviewed at the August 7, 2018 meeting to accept this budgeted amount. Being no further business, Chairperson Buschow adjourned the meeting at 8:00p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 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 1st day of August, 2018. Webster County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Debra Klingenberger, Webster County Clerk