Bronson Alan Gerloff September 14, 1985 December 27, 2021

 Bronson Alan Gerloff, 36, Ayr, passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings. Graveside service will be Thursday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m. at the Blue Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jeffrey Kuddes officiating. There will be no visitation.

Memorials can be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Roseland Volunteer Fire Department and EMT’S. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, is in charge of arrangements.

Bronson was born on Sept. 14, 1985 to Bruce A. and Marilyn F. (Stevens) Gerloff in Omaha. He attended Ayr Elementary School and Blue Hill Public Schools. He loved to play video games and liked his cats and dog.

Bronson is survived by his father and mother, Bruce and Marilyn Gerloff of Ayr; brother and sister-in-law, Aaron (Robin) Gerloff of Juniata; niece and nephews, Ainsley, Beck and Blake Gerloff; aunts; uncles; cousins; and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Maxine Gerloff, Wendel and Ruby Stevens; and uncle, Tim Stevens.

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 21, 2021

The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 for their regular Business Meeting at the Courthouse in Red Cloud, Nebraska. 

The following Board Members were present for roll call: Dan Shipman (District One), Trevor Karr (District Two), TJ Vance, by zoom (District Three), Tim Gilbert (District Four), and Gary Ratzlaff (District Five). 

Vice Chairman Ratzlaff gave notice of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act Laws. Motion was made and seconded and approved to accept the minutes of the December 7th, 2021 meeting. Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr to pay claims and payroll. All voted in favor therefore the motion carried

 Highway Manager, Paul Stoner reported that tubes that were ordered have arrived but are the wrong ones. The bridge north of Kohmetscher’s is being replaced. Parts ordered for the Peterbuilt truck arrived.  Road crews are very busy. NextEra has been working on their projects. 

 Board discussed the HVAC System. Tim Gilbert reported Barton is ready to start building the fence. 

 The Board discussed the Employee Handbook. The Handbook will be completed and sent to the Board for their January meeting to approve and sign. At 9:15am, the Board went over the bids submitted on 2022 Adams County Resurfacing & Bladen Avenue Reconstruction. Bids were received from Vontz Paving & Werner Construction. The board approved Vontz Paving..

. The Christmas Party was discussed. It will be held January 16,2022 at the Red Cloud Golf Course. 

 Clerk Petsch presented the unpaid Claims Report submitted each year in June and December stating there were no unpaid claims. No report on COVID money or Jail/Sheriff Building. 

 Assessor Sonja Krueger met with the board on Tax Corrections. Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr to go into Board of Equalization Hearings. Voting in favor: Vance (by zoom), Ratzlaff, Gilbert, Karr and Shipman. Voting nay, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. 8 Tax Corrections were gone over and approved by the Board. Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr to approve and sign the Tax Corrections. Voting in favor: Vance (by zoom), Ratzlaff, Gilbert, Karr and Shipman. Voting nay, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Gilbert to go out of Board of Equalization Hearings. All members voted in favor: 

 Webster County Assessor Sonja Krueger requested the Boards permission for an estimate from County Surveyor Thomas Krueger to surveying property in Red Cloud that needs correction. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Shipman to contact Thomas Krueger and report cost to the Board. All voted in favor.

Rick Calkins from Alma, NE and Gene Horne met with the Board on EMS services. They discussed how to attract people to serve as EMTs and Drivers for the Ambulance Services. He suggested maybe working with the Fire Departments, rural Fire Boards and City/Village Boards. 

Webster County has a shortage of EMS people and need something formed in order to serve the people with ambulance services. 

Jennifer Reiman from Glenwood met with the Board to discuss fiber network in the Guide Rock area. They have applied for a Grant to give the area better service. The Board called Rod Johnson, Public Service Commissioner to let him know the Board is interested in this type of service. 

 Total Wages - $149,505.42 

GENERAL FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Health)-$7400.62; Black Hills Energy (Utility)- $73.38; Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Premium)-$20,285.22; CEI Security (Repairs)-$381.00; Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)- $2158.24; DAS State Accounting/Central Finance (Dues)-$225.52; S.S. (Fica)-$7882.43; Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)- $230.46; First Concord Benefits Group (Fees)-$17.50; First Concord Benefits Group (Buydown)-$225.00; Hometown Market (Supply)-$402.74; IAAO (Dues)-$225.00; Kenny’s Hardware and Home Center (Supply)-$19.98; Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$31.19; Midland Area Agency on Aging (Transit)-$1777.00; Mips (Support/Supply)-$681.50; Nebraska Tech & Telecom, Inc (Phones)-$49.80; Petsch Electric, LLC (Repairs)-$572.31; Self-Insured Dental Fund (Premium)-$2904.00; Skalka & Baack Law Firm (Counsel)-$783.36; South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$24.56; Theobald Law Office (Counsel)-$2565.00; Ken VanWey (Mowing/Trimming)-$645.00; Viaero Wireless (Phones)-$19.38; Webster County Hospital Clinic (Flu Shot)-$50.00. 

ROAD/BRIDGE FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Health)-$2704.82; Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$30.25; Village of Bladen (Utility)-$59.68; Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Premium)-$10,330.10; Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel/Supply)-$2366.65; S.S. (Fica)-$3014.65; Fleetpride (Supply)-$41.50; J&A Auto Supply (Supply)-$374.35; Jim’s OK Tires (Repairs)-$705.00; Kenny’s Hardware and Home Center (Supply)-$8.00; L&M Tire (Supply)-$77.95; Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$4.10; Matt Friend Truck Equip, Inc (Repairs)-$335.42; NAPA Auto Parts (Supply)-$650.77; Nebraska Tractor & Equip Co (Supply)-$222.00; Nebraska Machinery Company (Repairs/Supply)-$6400.85; Oak Creed Engineering, LLC (Fees)-$952.50; Olson Enterprises LLC (Fuel/Repairs)-$7294.03; Self-Insured Dental Fund (Premium)-$918.00; South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$2112.99; St of NE-Dept of Administrative Services (Supply)-$42.23; Timm’s Service (Fuel)-$1274.56; Western Pathology Consultants (Supply)- $28.25. 

ROAD/BRIDGE CONST FUND: Oak Creed Engineering, LLC (Project)-$4188.70. 

SELF-INSURED DENTAL FUND: Sean M Daly, D.D.S. (Dental)-$368.00; Webster County Dental Clinic (Dental)-$2547.96. 

COUNTY MEDICAL/RELIEF FUND: NE Health & Human Services System (Lincoln/Beatrice)-$186.00; Williams Funeral Home (Co. Burial)-$1500.00. 

NOXIOUS WEED FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Health)-$238.19; S.S. (Fica)-$269.96; Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)- $3.15; Nebraska Weed Control Assn-Region (Dues)-$210.00; Self-Insured Dental Fund (Premium)-$34.00. 

5502 RC AMBULANCE SERVICE #1 FUND: Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$119.47; Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc (Supply)-$28.00; McKesson Medical-Surgical (Supply)-$96.95; Olson Enterprises LLC (Fuel)-$133.38. 

5503 BH AMBULANCE SERVICE #2 FUND: Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$258.50.  

Vice Chairman Gary Ratzlaff adjourned the meeting at 11:05am.

 The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 8:30am. 

A current agenda and complete minutes are on file in the County Clerk’s Office and at www.co.webster.ne.us. 

Ramona Lucy Arterburn Buschow December 19, 1932 to December 8, 2021

 Ramona Lucy (Arterburn) Buschow was born Dec. 19, 1932, to Albert (Tate) and Florence (Durdin) Arterburn on a farm in Webster County. On Dec. 8, 2021, she left this world to be with God for eternity; she was 88.

Ramona was baptized and confirmed at Holy Trinity Church in Blue Hill. Ramona started her education at School District #63 and finished at Blue Hill Community School.

She was married to Homer (Jake) Buschow on Oct. 28, 1950 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Blue Hill; four boys were born from this union: Mike, Roger, Keith, and Jim.

During the first 10 years of her marriage, she was involved in the farming operation with her husband and started a family. In the early 60’s, Ramona started working in the school cafeteria preparing lunch for all the students (when meals were made from scratch). She enjoyed being around all the children and finally retired some 40 years later. Always willing to help, she made many trips to the nursing home to visit the residents and help them play bingo. The home acknowledged her dedication by presenting her with a certificate of appreciation.

Ramona was very involved with her family, taking the four boys to 4-H, scout meetings, and a bus load of sporting events. There was practice and games and a ton of dirty uniforms. At one point in her life, she would have six football uniforms a week to wash, and there was no way she would let a single grass stain remain.

Birthdays were important to her. It didn’t matter how old the guest of honor was, mom would insist on a birthday party with cake and ice cream.

Ramona loved being a grandma. She especially enjoyed rocking the babies, making them cookies, and spoiling them rotten. She would never miss a birthday.

Ramona loved family get-togethers. In the earlier days, we would have family reunions out at the farm. She would start preparing for the reunion months in advance. Pretty much driving us crazy with the work she wanted done before the reunion day. There would be mowing and painting and a list that seem to never stop. She began cooking days ahead of time to make sure we had plenty of desserts to go around. But it was all worth it to see her smile while hugging all those family visitors.

Ramona is survived by her four sons and their spouses, Mike and Liz Buschow, Keith and Patti Buschow, Jim and Julie Buschow all of Blue Hill, and Roger and Lynn Buschow of Alpine, WY; nine grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren.

Ramona is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.

Rosary will be Sunday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, and Mass will be Monday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Blue Hill, with Father Adam Sparling officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill.

Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 12, from 1-8 p.m. at Merten-Butler Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Webster County Board of Commissioners December 7, 2021 meeting.

 Webster County board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, December 7,2021 for their regular Business Meeting at the Courthouse in Red Cloud, Nebraska. 

The following Board Members were present: Dan Shipman (1), Trevor Karr (2), TJ Vance (3), Tim Gilbert (4), and Gary Ratzlaff (5). 

Motion was made and seconded and approved to accept the minutes of the November 16, 2021 meeting.

 Motion was made by Gilbert, seconded by Karr to pay claims and payroll. All voted in favor.

 Highway Manager, Paul Stoner met with the Board. Paul and the Board discussed the bid letting for Bladen Road and other matters concerning this project. The crews are busy putting in tubes, repairing more equipment, improving roads with dirt and doing culvert work.

The Board reviewed the Interlocal Agreement with Adams County. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Ratzlaff to approve Resolution 44-2021 and sign the document. All voted in favor.

The Board discussed new Official Salaries for 2023 thru 2026 4-year term. 

Two different Resolutions had been looked. 

Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Ratzlaff to go with new salaries for all county officials effective January 1, 2023, through 2026. Voting in favor: Vance, Ratzlaff and Shipman. Voting no: Gilbert and Karr.  Motion carried. 

 The Board discussed the HVAC Fence. 

The Board discussed their Bid Letting for Adams County Resurfacing & Bladen Ave Reconstruction. 

County Clerk/Ambulance Accountant, Liz Petsch presented Ambulance Reports for Red Cloud and Blue Hill for quarterly reviews. 

Clerk Petsch and Abbey Harig discussed with the Board County Burial Cremations. The Board felt the remains of the previous burial would be given to the family as they qualified for the guidelines to receive assistance in this case. 

Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Ratzlaff to this decision. 4 members voted in favor with 1 member voting no. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Vance, seconded by Gilbert to rescind previous motion of County Officials new 4-year term salaries for 2023 through 2026. Voting in favor: 4 members voted in favor of this motion. 1 member voted no. Motion carried. 

Motion was then made by Vance, seconded by Gilbert to give County Officials (excluding County Commissioners) the 3.2% increase in salary for term of 2023 through 2026. Voting in favor: 4 members. Voting Nay: 1 member. Motion carried. 

Resolution 45-2021 was signed with no increase in salary for the County Commissioners new 4-year terms. 

Assessor Sonja Krueger met with the Board on Holiday days off. Since Christmas Day falls on Saturday this year, employees will be given the day off on Friday the 24th. Since New Year’s Day falls on Saturday, the Courthouse will remain open to the public on the 31st . 

Clerk Petsch discussed surplus items with the Board. Items to be disposed of will be placed on first floor of Courthouse to accept bids on. We will publish this in advance. 

The Board discussed the Christmas Party. It will be Sunday, January 16th. More details later in December payroll. 

Treasurer, Janet Knehans presented an application for appointment for County Depositories and an Application for exemption for Head Start.

 Deputy Tami Scheuneman presented 2 Tax Corrections for the Board to approve. 

Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Ratzlaff to go into Board of Equalization. All voted in favor.

 Treasurer Knehans presented an application from Head Start for a vehicle to be tax exempt. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Ratzlaff to approve of this exemption. All voted in favor.

 Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Gilbert to approve of 2 Tax Corrections on name change Deputy Scheuneman presented to the Board. Voting in favor: Vance, Ratzlaff, Gilbert, Karr and Shipman. Voting nay, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried.

 Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Karr to go out of Board of Equalization. All members voted in favor.

 COVID money will hopefully be discussed at the NACO Convention this week. 

Clerk Petsch submitted the Clerk of District Court Fee Report and the Imprest Account for review. 

Assessor Krueger met on the Personnel Policy. This meeting continued after the Board meeting was adjourned. 

 Total Wages - $14,828.27. 

GENERAL FUND:

 Ameritas Life Insurance Crop (Health)-$563.35;

 Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Premium)-$939.10;

 Blue Hill Leader (Publish/Subscription)-$290.82;

 Katie Bolte (Expense)-$63.84; 

Business World Prod/Hastings (Supply)-$64.58;

 Calkins Law Office (Contract)-$1000.00; 

DAS State Accounting/Central Finance (Dues)-$448.00; 

S.S. (Fica)-$607.36;

 Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)-$699.56;

 First National Bank Omaha (Supply)-$361.53; 

Great Plains Communications (Phones)-$1048.82;

 Holling Plumbing (Repairs)-$183.98;

 Hometown Leasing (Lease)-$129.00; 

IAAO (Dues)-$225.00;

 Jared’s Auto Expert (Repairs)-$15.00; 

Kenny’s Hardware and Home Center (Supply)-$3.24;

 Lancaster County Sheriff (Fees)-$7.77;

 LEAF (Lease)- $424.45; 

Midwest Connect (Supply)-$54.00;

 Mips (Support)-$37.50; 

Mips Inc (Support)-$2405.83; 

Alexa Pedersen (Expense)-$58.24;

 Premier Custom Building (Repairs)-$1700.00;

 Red Cloud Chief (Publish)-$787.88; 

City of Red Cloud (Utility)-$1248.05

Sam’s Club (Supply)-$64.24; 

Self-Insured Dental Fund (Premium)-$34.00; 

South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$24.55; 

Superior Publishing Co Inc (Supply)-$335.00; 

Theobald Law Office (Counsel)-$570.00; 

Thomson Reuters – West (Legal Search)-$174.25; 

Tru-Built Construction (Repairs)-$14611.39; 

Tyler Technologies (Support)-$449.00; 

Veterans Information Service (Supply)-$28.00; 

Village Pharmacy (Supply)-$101.84; 

Web Co Sheriff-Petty Cash Fund (Petty Cash)-$130.72; 

Webster Co Clk District Crt (Fees)-$71.00; 

 Williams Exterminating, Inc (Pest Control)-$88.00; 

Woodward’s Disposal Service (Utility)-$25.00. 

ROAD/BRIDGE FUND: 

Heath Arterburn (Expense)-$120.00; 

Nevin Arterburn (Expense)-$120.00; 

Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$44.57;

 Bladen Sand & Gravel, Inc (Gravel)-$90,327.95;

 City of Blue Hill (Utility)-$113.46;

 Country Corner (Fuel)-$99.51; 

Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)-$11.65; 

First National Bank Omaha (Supply)-$105.99; 

Fleetpride (Supply)-$81.89; 

Monte Garvin (Expense)-$120.00; 

Glenwood Telecommunications (Phones)-$105.58; 

Great Plains Communications (Phones)-$50.08; 

Linda Grummert (Prior Service)-$57.00;

 Village of Guide Rock (Utility)-$82.65;

 Hometown Leasing (Lease)-$86.37; 

Michael Hunt (Expense)-$120.00;

 John Deere Financial (Supply)-$521.06;

 Ken Kort (Expense)-$120.00;

 Pat Kucera (Expense)-$135.50; 

LRNRD Rural Water Project (Water)-$22.21; 

Matt Friend Truck Equip, Inc (Supply)-$335.42; 

Mips Inc (Support)-$113.34; 

Monica Montgomery (Expense)-$120.00;

 Newman Signs, Inc (Signs)-$559.67;

 David Niles (Expense)-$120.00; 

Nebraska Machinery Co (Supply/Repairs)-$6800.27; 

R&M Disposal LLC (Utility)- $55.00;

 Michael Reiman (Expense)-$120.00; 

South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$138.49; 

Starlite Supplies Inc (Gravel)-$499.00; 

 Paul Stoner (Expense)-$120.00;

 Marvin Webber (Expense)-$120.00; 

Windstream (Phones)-$79.58; 

Kary Winslow (Expense)-$120.00.

 VISITOR PROMOTION FUND:

 Blue Hill Community Club (Grant)-$330.00. 

MODERN RECORDS FUND: 

Mips Inc (Support)-$138.00.

 SELF-INSURED DENTAL FUND:

Minden Dental Clinic (Dental)-$252.80; 

Webster County Dental Clinic (Dental)-$1040.60; 

RC Wilson & SA Wilson D.D.S., PC (Dental)-$110.00.

 COUNTY MEDICAL/RELIEF FUND: 

NE Health & Human Services System (Lincoln/Beatrice)- $186.00; 

Williams Funeral Home (Co. Burial)-$1500.00. 

COVID AMERICAN RESCUE ACT FUND:

 LUTZ (Support)-$1836.25. 

 INHERITANCE TAX FUND:

 Whitney, Newman, Mersch, Otto, Grafton (Refund)-$721.34

. HOSPITAL BOND FUND:

 Union Bank & Trust Company (Fees)-$137.00. 

NOXIOUS WEED FUND: 

Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$99.01;

 Brian Pedersen (Expense)-$407.72. 

5502 RC AMBULANCE SERVICE #1 FUND: 

S.S. (Fica)-$226.40; 

Great Plains Communications (Phones)-$49.27;

 Ostdiek Printing (Supply)- $54.00;

 Petsch Billing (Contract)-$250.00. 

5503 BH AMBULANCE SERVICE #2 FUND: 

Bound Tree Medical LLC (Supply)-$83.02; 

S. S. (Fica)-$293.87; 

Ostdiek Printing (Supply)-$54.00;

 Petsch Billing (Contract)-$250.00. 

 Being no further business, Chairman TJ Vance adjourned the meeting at 11:30am. 

The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 8:30am. 

A current agenda and complete minutes are on file in the County Clerk’s Office and at www.co.webster.ne.us. 

Jerry Neal Schmidt November 18, 1940 to October 31 2021

 Jerry Neal Schmidt, age 80, passed away on Oct. 31, 2021, in Austin, TX.

Jerry was born Nov. 18, 1940, in Holton, KS, son of Jesse and Maybelle Schmidt. He was baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost on July 9, 1944.

Jerry grew up on the family farm outside the small town of Guide Rock. He was the oldest of four sons. Life on the farm consisted of daily chores including milking the cows, harvesting the crops, and tending the garden.

Jerry attended Eckley Consolidated School and later Guide Rock High School after Eckley closed. On June 13, 1954, Jerry was confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rosemont.

During high school, Jerry played football and basketball and ran track. He graduated in 1958. After high school, he worked in Wyoming driving a truck for a beet factory. Shortly thereafter, Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy. After basic training in San Diego, he trained as an Electronics Technician and was stationed aboard the USS Spikefish out of Key West, Florida. He married Claire Simpson. He later attended and graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power School in Groton, CT. During his eight years of active duty, he served on five different submarines and rose to the rank of Petty Officer – 1st Class. Jerry’s sons Mike and Steve were born during his time in the Navy. After his naval service, Jerry returned to Nebraska where he worked as an engineer at Hastings Industries. He and Claire divorced.

On Sept. 7, 1973, Jerry married Diana Stoner Hendrickson. The couple lived in Hastings, NE along with Diana’s son, Todd. Their daughter Becky was born in Hastings. The family then moved to Oklahoma City, OK where Jerry worked as a quality control engineer at Macklanburg-Duncan. In 1996, they moved to Austin, TX where Jerry opened Curio Corner Books, a used, out-of-print bookstore, specializing in Texas history.

Jerry enjoyed attending garage and estate sales, collecting antiques, and reading. He was a very active member at St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving and volunteering in a variety of capacities.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Schmidt; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Schmidt.

He is survived by his wife, Diana; sons, Mike Schmidt of Des Moines, IA, Steve Schmidt and wife, Rachel of Crete, NE; step-son, Todd Hendrickson and wife, Janis of Marysville, OH; daughter, Becky White and husband, Boyd of Little Elm, TX; brothers, Richard Schmidt and companion, Elda Patterson of Hastings, David Schmidt and wife, Janet of Demopolis, AL; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 3501 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705-1899.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3501 Red River St., Austin, TX 78704-1899.

Webster County Board of Commisioners Meeting October 19, 2021

 The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 for their regular Business Meeting at the Courthouse in Red Cloud, Nebraska. 

The following Board Members were present for roll call: Dan Shipman (1), Trevor Karr (2), TJ Vance (3), Tim Gilbert (4), and Gary Ratzlaff (5). Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Gilbert to approve the minutes of the October 5th, 2021 meeting.

 Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Shipman to pay claims and payroll. 

Highway Administrator, Paul Stoner met with the Board. Paul said the road crew is working on getting the wind rows done before winter. Rock has also been ordered for the feedlot road. Discussion was had on the Bladen black top road. Webster and Adams County are working together on an agreement to finance Adams County half of the curve. They are looking at a 10-year plan.

The HVAC system and fence were discussed.

 A County Medical Claim was discussed and tabled for the next meeting. 

Vance discussed speaking with Pam Bourne about our new handbook. We need to be sure we are setting up the Employee Policy Board correctly. 

 Deputy Assessor, Tami Scheuneman spoke to the board about the Courthouse WiFi problems. She has been in contact with Great Plains Communication and explained what would need to be done to update the WiFi for the Courthouse. Motion approved to update Wifi.  

Noxious Weed Superintendent, Brian Pedersen joined the discussion on snow removal. Kenny VanWey will still be in charge of clearing the sidewalks and parking lot when it snows, however, during the day Pedersen will be in charge of clearing sidewalks, including the Sheriff’s office sidewalks. Should Pedersen be gone that day it will be his responsibility to contact Kenny to let him know he will not be available to do this. 

 Discussion was had on venting the basement and elevator. It was decided to look into getting a dehumidifier for the basement and talking to our elevator inspector about what could be done for ventilation. The board members did go to the basement to inspect the area. 

 The following claims and payroll are listed: 

 Total Wages- $149,505.42. 

GENERAL FUND:

 Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Health)-$7364.62; 

Applied Connective Technologies (Email)-$44.20;

 Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$56.37; 

Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Premium)-$20,285.22; 

Business World (Supply)-$32.07; 

Gov Connection, Inc DBA Connection (Supply)-$212.70; 

Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)- $2040.17; 

DAS State Accounting/Central Finance (Dues)-$225.52; 

S.S. (Fica)-$7882.44; 

Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)- $1016.43;

 Energized Electric LLC (Repairs)-$461.00; 

First Concord Benefits Group (Fees)-$17.50; 

First Concord Benefits Group (Buy-Down)-$225.00; 

Hometown Market (Supply)-$117.28; 

Jared’s Auto Expert (Repairs)-429.30;

Kenny’s Hardware and Home Center (Repairs)-$4.69; 

Sonja Krueger (Expense)-$95.12; 

Lutz (Budget)-$2200.00;

 Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$31.19; 

Midwest Special Services (Transport)-$1138.50;

 Mips Inc (Support)-$2405.83; 

National Patent Analytical Systems (Supply)-$192.65; 

Nebraska Sheriff’s Association (Dues)-$175.00; 

Nebraska Tech & Telecom, Inc (Phones)-$73.35; 

Quadient Leasing USA, Inc (Lease)-$303.00; 

City of Red Cloud (Utility)-$18.33; 

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services (Dues)-$2299.60; 

Revive Ministries/Horizon Recovery (Dues)-$2000.00; 

South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$24.56; 

Standard Appraisal Services Inc (Fees)-$669.50; 

Amber Stoner (Expense)-$193.47; 

TK Elevator Corporation (Maint)-$4631.52; 

United States Postal Service (Box Fee)-$100.00;

USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services (Dues)- $1798.28; 

Viaero Wireless (Phones)-$38.84; 

Web Co Clk of Dist Court (Fees)-$35.00; 

WJE Consulting LLC (Dues)- $1095.00.

ROAD/BRIDGE FUND:

 Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Health)-$2704.82; 

Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$65.43; 

 Village of Bladen (Utility)-$59.61; 

Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Premium)-$10,330.10; 

Century Lumber Center)-$7.52; 

 Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$1797.01;

 Country Corner (Fuel)-$58.09;

 S.S. (Fica)-$3034.16; 

Village of Guide Rock (Utility)-$82.30; 

Island Supply Welding Co (Misc Expense)-$8.00;

 J&A Auto Supply)-$396.16; 

Jim’s OK Tires (Repairs/Supply)-$794.00;

 Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$4.10; 

NAPA Auto Parts (Supply)-$36.00; 

Nebraska Machinery Company (Repairs/Supply)-$734.38;

Olson Enterprises LLC (Supply/Fuel)-$11,217.96; 

South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$141.47; 

Charles Stokes (Supply)-$1500.00; 

Timm’s Service (Repairs/Supply/Fuel)-$5090.98. 

 ROAD/BRIDGE CONST FUND: 

Speece-Lewis Engineers (Culvert Project)-$2236.92. 

MODERN RECORDS FUND: 

Mips Inc (Support)-$138.00. 

SELF-INSURED DENTAL FUND: 

Minden Dental Clinic (Dental)-$167.00; 

Platte Valley Endodontic (Dental)-$880.00

; Self-Insured Dental Fund (Dental)-$3856.00; 

Webster County Dental Clinic (Dental)-$1072.45. 

 HOSPITAL BOND FUND: 

Union Bank & Trust Co (Principal/Interest)-$161,679.56. 

BRIDGE BOND FUND: 

Union Bank & Trust Co (Interest)-$10,916.25. 

BLADEN HIGHWAY NORTH PROJECT FUND: 

Union Bank & Trust Co (Interest)-$7615.50. 

 NOXIOUS WEED FUND: 

Ameritas Life Ins Corp (Health)-$238.19; 

Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$102.88; 

S.S. (Fica)- $269.96; 

Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$3.15.

 5502 RC AMBULANCE SERVICE #1 FUND: 

Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$26.49; 

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc (Supply)-$101.00; 

Olson Enterprises LLC (Fuel)-$279.78. 

5503 BH AMBULANCE SERVICE #2 FUND: 

Village of Campbell (911 Rent)-$210.00; 

Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$116.00; 

Pavelka Truck & Trailer Repair (Repairs)-$2593.75; 

Ron’s Pharmacy (Supply)-$57.18. 

 Being no further business, Chairman TJ Vance adjourned the meeting at 10:20am. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at 8:30am. A current agenda and complete minutes are on file in the County Clerk’s Office and at www.co.webster.ne.us. 

Anthony "Tony" C. Duesterhoeft Septeber 20, 1954 to July 11, 2021

Anthony “Tony” C. Duesterhoeft, age 66, passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2021 at his home.

He was born Sept. 20, 1954 in Hastings. The son of his loving mother Clara Duesterhoeft. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Blue Hill and attended Parochial school there as a child.

Tony graduated from Blue Hill High School, class of 1973. He served in the US Marine Corps as a machinist, during the Vietnam War.

On April 10, 1977 he was joined in marriage to Cynthia Miller. They celebrated 44 years of marriage in April. He worked for Collier County Government of Naples Florida as a Small Engine Technician for 29 yrs before retiring in September of 2020.

Tony was the kind of person that could fix anything! And if he didn’t know how he would research it. He would help anyone in need, 24/7, that’s just who he was. He was also a gun enthusiast and loved to target practice. He was a member of the American Legion of Blue Hill.

His surviving family members are his mother, Clara Duesterhoeft; his wife, Cindy Duesterhoeft; daughters, Felicia Amburgy and her husband Jeremy Amburgy of SC and Jessica Duesterhoeft (Keith Warenda) of Naples, FL; son, Anthony Duesterhoeft Jr. and his wife Brandi of Naples, FL; eight grandchildren, Colton Amburgy his wife, Savannah, Chase Amburgy his wife, Stephanie, Cage Amburgy, Chloe Harlow, Brooke Harlow, Ashlyn Harlow, Dayna Warenda, and Adyn Duesterhoeft; three step-grandchildren, Rayven Pollard, Jayde Pollard and Jonny Pollard; three great-grandchildren, Ellie Amburgy, Eden Amburgy, and Mason Amburgy; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be Sept. 20 at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Blue Hill at 3 p.m. with a lunch following at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Levelle Stroh Auten April 9, 1934 to September 10, 2021

 LaVelle (Stroh) Auten, born April 9, 1934 to Edwin and Florence (Bangert) Stroh, in Rosemont, passed away peacefully in Chandler, AZ Sept. 10, 2021 surrounded by her children, son-in-law, Rick, and eldest grandchild, Mackenzie.

She is survived by her children, Lynette (Krueger) LaFond (Rick), their children, Minette (Brian) Boyd and Mackenzie, David Krueger, (Amy) their children Samuel and Zachary. Mitchell Krueger, (Anne) their Children Katherine, Jane and John Crissa (Krueger) Snider (Tom) their children Vance and Paige.

Preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Milton; husband, Eugene Auten; and many close family and friends.

She led a wonderful life serving her Lord and Savior, volunteering for her church and 27 years at Chandler Regional Hospital.

Memorial service will be held at Mountain View Lutheran Church, Phoenix, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, we are making a memorial fund to donate to her favorite charities. Please mail to, Lynette LaFond 1803 N. Evergreen St., Chandler AZ 85225.

 

Webster County Commissioners meeeting September 7th, 2021

 Kayla Schulte from Lutz & Assoc. met with the Board at their regular meeting and held their Budget Hearing and Property Tax Request Public Hearing. 

Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Ratzlaff to go into the Public Budget Hearings. All voted in favor.  Kayla gave an informative presentation to the Board. 

the Webster County Board of Commissioners met for their regular Business Meeting at the Courthouse in Red Cloud, Nebraska. The following Board Members were present for roll call: Dan Shipman (1), Trevor Karr (2), TJ Vance (3), Tim Gilbert (4), and Gary Ratzlaff (5). 

The board approved the minutes of the August 17th, 2021, meeting.

 Motion was made by Gilbert, seconded by Karr to proceed with the Public Budget Hearing. 

 Following a review of the Budget for 2021/2022, motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr to go out of the Public Budget Hearing. all voted in favor,

. Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Gilbert to pay claims and payroll. All voted in favor. 

The Board proceeded to approve the following Resolutions: 

 Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Ratzlaff to approve a 1% increase in restricted funds. All voted in favor.. Budget Message was signed. 

Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Gilbert to approve Resolution of Adoption and Appropriations. All voted in favor.

Resolution #32 was signed. 

Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Shipman to approve a Resolution setting the Property Tax Request. All voted in favor. Resolution #33 was signed.

 Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Karr to establish a Remodeling Fund. All voted in favor Resolution #34 was signed. 

Bids were opened for Bridge replacements. 

One Bid for Structure No. C009191530 from Van Kirk Bros in the amount of $302,371.00 to begin Spring of 2022

 One Bid for Structure No. C009401533 from Van Kirk Bros in the amount of $206,191.50 to begin Spring of 2022 

and one Bid for Structure No. C009101539 from Van Kirk Bros in the amount of $214,720.75 to begin Spring of 2022.

Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Gilbert to accept the bids from each Structure to Van Kirk Bros. All voted in favor. 

Highway Road Administrator, Paul Stoner met with the Board on work being done. They went over road conditions and water drainage problems throughout the County. The crews continue to work on roads and repairs at the shops. Some equipment is being repaired in order to be sold.

Commissioner, Tim Gilbert reported on the HVAC System and will report at next meeting as well. 

The Board reviewed the Imprest Account Report, Clerk of District Court Report and Ambulance Write-off Report. 

The Board held their Bid Letting for Structure No. C00910401P and Structure No. C009100505. There were 4 bids presented:

 Midwest Infrastructure in the total amount of $993,624.00 

Theisen Construction in the total amount of $916,485.00 

Simon in the total amount of $893,502.00 

Diamond Engineering in the total amount of $993,703.02.

 Following a discussion, a representative for Highway Superintendent Lance Harter and Paul Stoner felt these bids were too high. 

Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Gilbert to table making a decision on this matter until the next meeting on September 21, 2021. All members voted in favor. 

The Board reviewed a new Ambulance Contract splitting the Ambulance Budget into Red Cloud Ambulance No. 1 and Blue Hill Ambulance No. 2. Two new Fund names were established for Red Cloud as No. 5502 and Blue Hill as No. 5503. This will require separate billing/income information for both Ambulances. Petsch Billing will receive $500 monthly for overtime work because this will create more work and bookkeeping. Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Gilbert to approve of this split and Billing requirements. All voted in favor:  

Chairman TJ Vance presented to the Board an email from Mirya Hallock and the Board of the change at their last meeting. The Board made the decision to remodel the existing hospital instead of building a new one. This will be done accordingly as the grant money is received by the hospital. 

The Board held a discussion on the Covid policy. They discussed sick time allotted and felt we will continue to follow the existing rules of our Employee Handbook.

 Assessor Sonja Krueger met with the Board on timecards. She showed the Board how her office handles vacation and sick time for staff.

Treasurer Janet Knehans reported on ARPA money. 

 Assessor Krueger and Deputy Assessor Tami Scheuneman met with the Board on information they received at their Assessor’s meeting last week. They talked about the 30 x 30 program, CRP land, irrigated, grassland and easements. A lot of data will have to be gathered from the landowners. She also talked about several LB’s that will affect the County offices. A lot of changes coming in 2022 is anticipated. 

 GENERAL FUND: 

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Health)-$582.55 

Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$62.24

 Katie Bolte (Expense)-$58.24

 Business World Prod/Hastings (Supply)-$44.81

 Calkins Law Office (Contract)-$1000.00

DAS State Accounting/General Finance (Dues)-$448.00

 S.S. (Fica)-$622.55

Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)-$609.77

First Concord Benefits (Health)-$259.20

First National Bank Omaha (Supply)-$103.76

Great Plains Communications (Phones)-$1052.09

Hometown Leasing (Lease)-$129.00

Jordening’s Body Shop (Repairs)-$250.00

LEAF (Lease)-$424.45

Brealynn Lockhart (Expense)-$32.58

 McGill Restoration (Tuck Pointing)- $136,746.00

Midland Area Agency on Aging (Dues)-$5236.00

 Midland Area Agency on Aging (Transport)-$880.00

Mips Inc (Support)-$1.00

NACO (Registration)-$200.00

NE Law Enforcement Training Cntr (Fees)-$135.00

Nebraska Secretary of State (Registration)-$120.00

Katie Ord (Expense)-$79.19

 Alexa Pedersen (Expense)-$22.40

 Pierce Electronics (Supply)-$145.60

Quadient Finance USA, Inc (Postage)-$1000.00

 Ramada Midtown Conf Center (Lodging)-$576.00

Red Cloud Chief (Renewal)-$33.50

City of Red Cloud (Utility)-$1493.82

Sam’s Club (Supply)-$212.47

Tami Scheuneman (Expense)-$99.60

Robert Schulz (Repairs)-$85.00

South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$24.54

Theobald Law Office (Counsel)-$402.75

Thomson Reuters – West (Support)-$174.25

Tru-Built Construction (Tuck Pointing)-$2544.40

Ken VanWey (Repairs/Mowing)-$1325.00

 Village Pharmacy (Supply)-$30.96 

Web Co Sheriff-Petty Cash Fund (Petty Cash)-$315.18

Webster County Court (Fees)-$134.00

 Webster County Hospital (Inmate)- $3426.36

 Williams Exterminating, Inc (Pest Control)-$88.00

 Woodward’s Disposal Service (Utility)-$25.00.

ROAD/BRIDGE FUND: 

 ACE/Eaton Metals (Culverts)-$13,242.78

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Health)-$54.07 

Auto Glass Experts LLC (Repairs)-$185.00

 B’s Enterprises, Inc (Grader Blades)-$4630.00

Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$70.92

Bladen Sand & Gravel, Inc (Gravel/Borrow)-$49,461.61 

 City of Blue Hill (Utility)-$90.25

Country Corner (Fuel)-$118.35

S.S. (Fica)-$61.27

 Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)-$9.29.

First Concord Benefits (Health)-$42.09 

First National Bank Omaha (Supply)-$97.83

 Fleetpride (Supply)-$11.10

Glenwood Telecommunications (Phones)-$115.75

Great Plains Communications (Phones)-$50.41

Linda Grummert (Prior Service)-$57.00

 Hometown Leasing (Lease)-$86.37

Hometown Market (Supply)-$31.95 

John Deere Financial (Supply)-$309.53

 LRNRD Rural Water Project (Water)-$26.63

 Meridian Agriculture Distribution (Supply)-$581.50

NAPA Auto Parts (Supply)-$18.99

Nebraska Machinery Co (Supply)-$9455.35 

Power Plan, Dept 77871 (Supply/Repairs)-$2857.89

R&M Disposal LLC (Utility)-$53.50 

Universal Hydraulics (Supply)-$93.00

 Werner Construction Co (Trucks)-$128,000.00

Windstream (Phone)-$77.65. 

ROAD/BRIDGE CONST FUND: 

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC (Supply)-$32,850.00. 

SELF-INSURED DENTAL FUND: 

Kory L Bumgardner D.D.S. (Dental)-$955.20

 Jessica A Meeske, D.D.S. (Dental)-$123.20

Minden Dental Clinic (Dental)-$96.00 

Robert G Money, D.D.S. (Dental)-$30.00.

5502 RC AMBULANCE SERVICE #1 FUND:

Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$27.59

S.S. (Fica)-$273.72 

Great Plains Communications (Phones)- $49.53 

McKesson Medical-Surgical (Supply)-$262.60 

Olson Enterprises LLC (Fuel)-$114.46

Petsch Billing (Contract)-$400.00.

5503 BH AMBULANCE SERVICE #2 FUND: S.S. (Fica)-$329.19.

Total Wages - $16,908.90.

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS August 17 2021

 WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, August 17 2021 for their regular Business Meeting at the Courthouse in Red Cloud, Nebraska. 

The following Board Members were present for roll call: Dan Shipman (District One), Trevor Karr (District Two), TJ Vance (District Three), Tim Gilbert (District Four), and Gary Ratzlaff (District Five).

 The board voted to pay claims and payroll. :

Highway Road Manager, Paul Stoner met with the Board. He informed the Board he has been looking at trucks. Road 1500 is being worked on. Billy Wilkins and Joe Yona from Nextera met with the Board. They discussed with the Board and Paul Stoner some things that would have to be addressed jointly on road surfacing in order to be done correctly. They discussed Road 300 being heavily traveled  Mr. Wilkins and Mr. Yona will make it a point to report to the Board often in order to keep up with the progress. 

 Treasurer Janet Knehans and Deputy Clerk Abbey Harig went over improvements and changes made with the various budgets with the Board. 

 County Clerk Louise Petsch met with the Board and gave a report on abandoned cemeteries. The  to allow individuals to mow an abandoned cemetery 3 times a year instead of 2 times in order to better keep the cemeteries clean and make mowing them easier.

Noxious Weed Supt, Brian Pedersen met with the Board on his budget and discussed several things going on pertaining to his office. 

 Hospital Administrator, Mirya Hallock met with the Board and reported on the Hospital Operations. It was a very thorough report. The Board discussed where the situation was going as far as remodeling or building new. The Board voiced their opinion on both options and suggested they meet at the next Board meeting with Administrator Hallock and all of the Hospital Board Members. No one wants to lose our hospital in Red Cloud but a lot of things financially need to be considered to make the best possible decision. Hallock reported the Hospital Thrift Shop is doing good and encourage people to keep bringing items to sell. They received an anonymous donation to help pay for COVID shots. Anyone getting one will receive $20.

 Gene Horne and Marlys Schmidt met with the Board on Ambulance. They would like to split the two Ambulances into separate entities and budgets. The board voted in favor.  They will be budgeted as Red Cloud Ambulance One and Blue Hill Ambulance Two. Liz Petsch will keep separate records of wages, withholdings, expenses, income, number of runs, etc.

 Assessor Sonja Krueger met on a Tax Correction.  Assessor Krueger presented Tax Correction No. 2021-28 concerning Adam Pavelka. Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Ratzlaff to allow this Tax Correction. Motion carried. Tax Correction No. 2021-28 was approved. 

 County Attorney Patrick Calkins met with the Board on his budget and Diversion Program Fund budget. 

Museum Budget was presented to the Board by Teresa Young.

  Extention Educator Beth Janning met with the Board on her budget and replacing the flooring in her office. The Board will check with Rod Hunter to see if he can incorporate this when he does the flooring elsewhere in the Courthouse.

 Sara James met with the Board to go over final review of budgets after corrections and changes have been made. Sara will meet at our September 7th meeting for final Budget approval. She informed the Board she will be leaving her position of doing budgets for the County. Since we are still under contract with Lutz & Associates, Sara introduced Kayla Schulte to the Board as her replacement. Sara has done an excellent job for the County. The Board expressed their regrets in losing Sara, but congratulated her on her new appointment and wished her well. 

. A letter was received from Gans Family Farms LLC for the Board to know they also oppose the establishment of 49 County Heritage Area and the 30 x 30 programs. They agree with Webster County in opposing both of them. 

 Clerk Petsch presented Employee time sheets for the Board to review. 

, Veteran Service Office, Gary Ratzlaff presented a FY20 Geographic Distribution of VA Expenditures Report for the Board to go over. Webster County has been successful in helping our Veterans in the County thanks to Gary. The Board thanked him for the work done through his office.

 Certifications of Taxable Value for tax year 2021 were presented for the various Political Subdivisions in the County for the Board to review.

 GENERAL FUND:

 Ameritas Life Ins (Retirement)-$7289.94; 

Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$55.14; 

Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Health)-$21,224.32; 

Blue Hill Leader (publish)-$898.39; 

Ron Brumbaugh (repairs)-$520.42; 

Burt County Clerk (registrations)-$150.00); 

CPI (fuel)-$1,682.31;

 CVSOAN (dues)-$60.00; 

DAS State Acctng (fees)-$225.52;

S.S. (Fica)- $7797.79;

 Eakes (supplies)-$536.54; 

Empower Ret Services (deferred comp)-$50.00; 

Energized Electric (repairs)-$178.75;

 First Concord Benefits (health/life)-$642.15;

 Hometown Leasing (leasing)-$153.98;

 Hometown Market (supplies)- $198.13;

Jared’s Auto Expert (repairs)-$1736.04;

Kenny’s Hardware & Home Center (supplies)-$12.58;

Madison Life (life)-$37.13;

McGill Restoration (contract)-$45,415.00; 

MIPS, Inc (support)-$2543.83;

Nebr Tech & Telecom (phone)- $78.59;

Gary Ratzlaff (supply)-$40.97; 

Red Cloud Chief (publish)-$658.01; 

Region 3 Behavioral (funding)-$2299.60;

 SelfInsured Dental (premiums)-$2938.00; 

Thomson Reuters (subscription)-$174.25; 

Turner Technology (network)-$157.50; 

Viaero Wireless (phone)-$19.42; 

Web Co Clk Dist Crt (fees)-$35.00;

 Webster Co Crt (fees)-$169.00;

Zee Medical Ser (supplies)-$78.90; 

ROAD FUND:

 Ameritas Life Ins (retirement)-$2694.02;

Black Hills Energy (utility)-$22.81;

 Bladen Sand & Gravel (gravel)-$5450.40;

 Village of Bladen (utility)-$59.68;

 Blue Cross Blue Shield (health)-$10330.10;

Blue Hill Leader (publish)-$282.15; 

C & D Service (repairs)-$40.85;

 Cencon of Kansas (rock)-$1353.80; 

CPI (fuel)-$2859.31;

S.S (Fica)- $8931.73;

Eakes (supply)-$20.38;

 First Concord Benefits (fees)-$5.00;

 Village of Guide Rock (utility)-$81.95;

 Hastings Outdoor Power (repairs)-$41.97;

 J & A Auto (repairs)-$152.72;

 Jim’s OK Tires (tires)-$1101.00;

 Krueger Land Surveying (surveys)-$375.00;

 Madison Life (Life)-$4.10; 

Midwest Service & Sales (posts)-$2040.00;

 MIPS, Inc (support)-$113.34; 

Nebraska Salt & Grain (gravel)-$1507.00;

 Nebr Machinery Co (repairs)-$2022.15;

 Olson Ent (fuel)-$9901.27;

 Self-Insured Dental (premiums)-$918.00;

 SCPPD (utility)-$23.36;

 Timm’s Service (fuel)-$2336.15

; Michael Todd & Co (flags)-$261.90;

 Web Co Hospital (testing)-$88.00. 

COUNTY MEDICAL/RELIEF:

Dept of Admin Servs (funding)-$129.00;

 DIVERSION PROGRAM FUND: 

Transunion Rick & Alt Data (online services)-$900.00;

 NOXIOUS WEED FUND: 

Ameritas Life Ins (retirement)-$238.19; 

CPI (fuel)-$125.85; 

S.S. (Fica)-$269.96; 

J & A Auto (repairs)-$143.62; 

Madison Life (life)-$3.15; 

SelfInsured Fund (premium)-$34.00; 

AMBULANCE FUND:

Bio-Electronics (Agreement)-$265.00; 

Olson Enterprises (fuel)- $34.22. 

 Salaries for Employees: (Monthly) 5 County Commissioners: $1,909.62;

 3 County Officials: $4,685.64; 

1 County Official: $5,039.27; 

1 County Official: $5,133.40;

 1 Office Jailer: $400.00; 

1 Chief Deputy Sheriff: $4,150.00;

 3 Deputy Sheriff: $3,750.00;

 1 Deputy Sheriff: $3,550.00;

5 On-Call Compensation:  $50.00;

 3 Deputy County Officials: $3,378.27;

 4 County Officials Office Clerks: $3,088.80; 

1 County Official Office Clerk: $2,600.00; 

1 Chief Dispatcher: $3,350.00;

 1 Dispatcher: $2,950.00;

 1 Dispatcher: $2,730.00;

 1 Veteran Service Officer: $1,267.57;

1 Emergency Manager: $700.00; 

1 Noxious Weed Supt: $3,059.33; 

1 Highway Supt Manager: $4,506.66;

 2 Road Operators: $3,250.00; 

1 Road Operator: $3,163.33;

 1 Road Operator: $3,076.66;

 2 Road Operators: $3,189.33;

 3 Road Operators: $3,206.66;

1 Road Operator: $3,033.33;

 1 Office Manager/Road: $3,163.33; 

1 Office Deputy: $19.49 an hour; 

1 Office Clerk: $17.82 an hour.

 Being no further business, Chairman TJ Vance adjourned the meeting at 12:20 pm. 

The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at 8:30am. A current agenda and complete minutes are on file in the County Clerk’s Office and at www.co.webster.ne.us.