Antelope County Board

October 14, 2014 Antelope County Board Neligh, Nebraska

The Antelope County Board of Supervisor’s convened in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 8:00 AM in the County Supervisor’s room, Antelope County Courthouse annex, Neligh, Nebraska. Meeting called to order by Chairman Schwager with the following board members responding to roll call: Kerkman, Baker, Williby, Henery and Schwager. Bolling and Brandt appeared later. Chairman Schwager stated that the open meeting laws are posted on the east wall of the Supervisor’s room with more copies available at the County Clerk’s office.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the four county newspapers, legal newspapers printed and in general circulation in Antelope County, Nebraska as shown by proof of publication filed in the County Clerk’s office. Agenda for said meeting was sent to all members of the County Board of Supervisor’s.

Motion by Henery, seconded by Bolling to deny the claim for payment submitted by Curt Thiele in the amount of $1980.00 for culvert work due to this work was not authorized and to approve all the following claims for payment. Those voting aye: Bolling, Brandt, Kerkman, Baker, Williby, Henery and Schwager. Nays none. Motion carried. We, the Committee on Claims, report that we have examined and approved for payment the following claims: GENERAL FUND: Adams County Sheriff-sheriff’s fees-18.50; AMH Family Practice- sheriff/inmate medical-440.00; Antelope County Court-breath test reimbursement/court costs-202.00; Clerk of the District Court-court costs-70.00; Antelope County Sheriff-county court costs-153.76; Antelope County Treasurer-/sheriff/vehicle title-10.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital-sheriff/inmate medical-12,280.90; Appeara- building & grounds/towel service-81.60; Applied Connective Technologies-sheriff/replace computer battery backup/service charge/labor-184.00; AS Central Finance-sheriff/teletype/county clerk/district court clerk/treasurer/data processing-527.60; Automated Systems-treasurer/office equipment/keyboard/mouse/shipping-62.32; Larry Baker-mileage-72.80; Christine Beall-witness fee-246.24; Bear Graphics-county clerk/office supplies/binders/copy paper-507.44; Big Red Motorsports-weed control/battery-115.95; Big Timber Tree Service-building & grounds/tree removal-350.00; Bob Barker- sheriff/uniform pants/handcuffs-223.67; BOK Financial Services-agent fee-200.00; Bomgaars- sheriff/insecticide/bandages/light bulbs /weed control/shop supplies/oil filter/ties/key blank/building & grounds/light bulbs/key blank-121.27; Eleanor Brady-prior service-25.00; Harlan Brandt-mileage-3.36; Dean Brown-prior service-25.00; Brunswick Library-libraries contribution-2350.00; Carhart Lumber-building & grounds-frame trim/nails/fasteners/plexiglass-207.37; Carney Law-attorney fees/mileage-3250.26; Charlayne Carpenter-mileage-151.20; Casey’s General-sheriff/fuel/unleaded/super-202.35; Cash-WA Distributing- sheriff/inmate food-435.69; CBM Managed Services-sheriff/DARE meals-143.10; City of Elgin-recycling fees- 250.00; City of Neligh-electricity/garbage/sewer/water/recycling-3376.12; Clearwater Record-publishing costs- 1145.61; Judith Cole-district court clerk/fall workshop meeting/mileage-112.00; Cubby’s-building & grounds/sheriff/weed control/fuel/unleaded/midgrade/super/ice bag-820.82; April Curtiss-sheriff/inmate food/eggs-45.00; DDSS Inc.-sheriff/rewrite computer program-1777.50; Dean’s Market-sheriff/inmate food/beverage-239.40; Dollar General-building & grounds/bathroom tissue/vinegar/sheriff/inmate first aid supplies/gauze pads/over the counter medications/storage bags-130.40; Dusty’s-sheriff/fuel/unleaded-43.43; Eakes Office Plus-treasurer/calculators/ribbons/district court clerk/paper clips/extension agent/hand truck cart/Swiffer dusters/county attorney/office supplies/binders/clips/file folders/dvds/envelopes-1449.28; James Egley-mental health board hearing cost-75.00; Election Systems & Software-election commissioner/ballot printing costs-3505.40; Elgin One Stop-sheriff/fuel/gas-452.10; Elgin Library-libraries contribution-2653.12; Elgin Review-publishing costs-775.00; Elite Office Products-county clerk/monthly maintenance agreement fee/county attorney/toner/equipment repair/parts/labor-530.85; Elkhorn River Farms-sheriff/inmate food/potatoes-36.00; Envision Justice Solutions-sheriff/safe jails workshop expense-590.00; Frontier Communications-telephone service-2661.30; Larissa Funk-county attorney/cac conference/mileage-51.52; Anita Hall-extension agent/state fair/mileage-112.00; Philip Hart-sheriff/portable radio batteries-195.00; Charles Henery-mileage-100.24; Hilltop Drug-sheriff/inmate medication-44.02; Linda Hughes-mental health board hearing cost-50.00; Nadene Hughes-prior service-14.00; Nancy Schramm-mental health board hearing cost- 50.00; Jonny Dodge-sheriff/vehicle oil change/parts/labor-40.40; Frank Kamphaus-prior service-16.00; LeRoy Kerkman-mileage-34.72; Ron Marshall-veterans service officer/va seminar/mileage/meal-122.00; Maximus Consulting Services Inc-professional services-2100.00; Microfilm Imaging Systems-county judge/district court clerk/scanning equipment monthly rent-87.00; Midwest Medical Transport-inmate medical transfer/base charge/mileage-2778.00; MIPS-county clerk/data processing-404.56; Nebraska U C Fund-third quarter benefit charges-490.00; Nebraska Health & Human Services-financial responsibility institutions costs-186.00; Nebraska Interactive LLC-website redesign-800.00; Nebraska Weed Control Association-fall training registration-120.00; Neligh News & Leader-publishing costs-1131.28; Neligh Library-libraries contribution-3094.00; Northeast Medical Imaging-inmate xrays-1044.00; Oakdale Library-libraries contribution-2515.63; Office Depot-county clerk/office supplies/letterhead/parchment paper/notes/seals/mailers-107.50; Orchard News-publishing costs- 260.69; Orchard Library-libraries contribution-2515.63; Donna Payne-prior service-25.00; Phyllis Perdew- planning & zoning/mileage-11.20; Antelope County Clerk-petty cash-20.00; Antelope County Sheriff- postage/petty cash-166.54; Pierce County Court-certified copies-6.00; Pitney Bowes-postage machine rental- 1137.00; Powerlift of Nebraska-sheriff/pistol shooting stands-400.00; Precision Repair-sheriff/vehicle maintenance/oil change/parts/labor -55.85; Quill Corporation-treasurer/office equipment/toner-465.99; Region IV Behavioral Health-2nd quarter FY15 mental health and substance abuse services contribution-4315.00; Region IV, Inc.–2nd quarter services for developmentally disabled-2808.00; Shell Fleet Plus- sheriff/fuel/unleaded-852.93; Caroline Siems-prior services-25.00; Source Gas-heating fuel-199.43; Springhill Suites-sheriff/MOCIC conference/lodging-303.90; Nebraska State Treasurer-airline tax refund-1455.10; Michael Sullivan-mental health board hearing-50.00; The Station-sheriff/fuel/super unleaded-56.35; Chuck Thieman-weed control/mowing-30.00; Thriftway Market-sheriff/inmate food/building & grounds/bathroom tissue-518.77; Tilden Citizen-publishing costs-675.00; Tilden Library-libraries contribution-2516.50; Total Fire Protection-building & grounds/annual fire sprinkler inspection-550.00; US Cellular-sheriff/wireless phone service-364.71; Verizon Wireless-weed control/wireless phone service-45.20; Village of Clearwater-recycling fee-250.00; Antelope County Sheriff’s Visa-MOCIC conference/fuel/lodging-195.43; Wanek Drug- sheriff/inmate medications-631.23; Bonita Welke-prior service-22.00; Western Office Plus-veterans service/office supplies/staples-4.19; Neil Williby-milage-49.28; Willie’s Service-sheriff/replace exhaust system/oil change/parts/labor-64.75; Clearwater Library-libraries contribution-2262.50 ROAD & BRIDGE: (Brunswick Area) Bazile Aggregate-mud rock-285.00; Beaver Bearing-bearing/bore- 133.59; Bomgaars-bolts-55.53; Frontier Communications-telephone service-75.52; Key Sanitation-garbage- 18.00; Kumm Gas-fuel/bulk diesel/unleaded-3856.98; Lazy T Tire-100 gal15/40 oil-1281.00; Mitteis Gravel- road gravel-89.27; North Central Public Power District-electricity-122.95; Murphy Tractor-Powerplan- equipment repair/hose replacement/windshield glass/mirror/labor/service call/parts/freight/-1621.20; Precision Glass-loader repair/install glass-300.00; Quality Iron & Metal-steel products-217.49; Road Builders-equipment repair/steering/parts/labor/mileage-1975.56; Village of Brunswick-water/sewer/trash-37.50 (Orchard Area) Antelope County Court-over weight fine-198.00; Dusty’s-equipment fuel/unleaded-82.71; Farmer’s Pride-bulk fuel/diesel-6287.76; Frontier Communications-telephone service-66.45; Green Line Equipment-equipment parts/filter/elements-212.08; Kayton International-equipment parts/filters-296.96; Kimball-Midwest-shop supplies/marking system paint-230.64; Mitteis Gravel-road gravel/armor coat/dirt-3102.70; Neligh Auto & Machine-shop supplies/towels/solvent/hand cleaner-41.43; North Central Public Power District-electricity- 54.45; OK Tire-skid loader tire repair/parts/labor/-130.30; Pollock Redi Mix-oversize rock-2917.55; Murphy Tractor-Powerplan-equipment repair/service call/mileage/parts/labor/freight-447.74; Royal One Stop-fuel/gas- 88.00; Source Gas-heating fuel-38.34 (Clearwater Area) ATCO International-shop supplies/nitty gritty-160.25; Elkhorn Public Power District-electricity-89.15; Farmer’s Pride-equipment fuel/bulk diesel-2102.48; Kayton International-bulk hose/fittings-38.61; Lichtenberg Tire-tires/mount/dismount/parts/service call-6274.00; Mitteis Gravel-armor coat/road gravel-3299.67; Northeast Nebraska Telephone Co-telephone service-44.58; Pollock Redi Mix-road gravel/armor coat/oversize rock-8178.90; Royal One Stop-kerosene-102.88; Shell Fleet- fuel/plus-155.43; Source Gas-heating fuel-29.22; Village of Clearwater-water/sewer/garbage-53.50 (Neligh Area) Bomgaars-shop supplies/screws-17.76; Cubby’s-equipment fuel/midgrade-232.01; Farmer’s Pride-bulk fuel/diesel-2403.55; Frontier Communications-telephone service-59.12; Jonny Dodge-equipment repair/alternator/coolant/labor-311.35; Mitteis Gravel-road gravel-700.18; Neligh Auto & Machine-equipment parts/lens/fittings/fuse/turn signal lamp-85.06; Nebraska Machinery-fittings-27.90; Pollock Redi Mix-road gravel-809.65; Quality Iron & Metal-steel products-5.14 (Tilden Area) Black Hills Energy-heating fuel-31.38; Bomgaars-air filters-38.97; Carhart Lumber-florescent tubes-23.95; City of Tilden-water/garbage-81.60; Constellation Energy-heating fuel-33.81; Darren’s Service-fuel/non lead/clamp/pipe-256.80; Frontier Communications-telephone service-59.89; K & S Door-overhead door repair/material/labor/travel-213.20; Matteo Sand & Gravel-road gravel-143.60; Mr S’s-fuel/unleaded/ethanol-175.09; Nebraska Public Power District-electricity-117.81; Road Builders-equipment repair/replace belts/parts/labor/freight-1135.84 (Oakdale Area) Bomgaars-shop supplies/pipe nipple/starting fluid-31.57; Farmer’s Pride-bulk fuel/diesel-2774.13; Great Plains Communications-telephone service-76.91; Green Line Equipment-paint thinner/primer-55.29; Matteo Sand & Gravel-road gravel-3681.00; Mitteis Gravel-armor coat/road gravel-1036.78; Mr S’s-fuel/ethanol-93.45; Nebraska Public Power District-electricity-38.35; Pollock Redi Mix-road gravel-1893.57; Source Gas-heating fuel-31.50; Village of Oakdale-garbage-13.50 (Elgin Area) City of Elgin-garbage-54.75; Elgin Auto Parts- filters/additive-28.68; Elkhorn Rural Public Power District-electricity-53.38; Great Plains Communications- telephone service-52.60; Lichtenberg Tire Service-tire repair/service call/parts-127.00; Nebraska Machinery- equipment parts/hose/couplings/seal-43.86; OK Tire-tire changes/Nebraska tire fee/service call/parts/labor- 8690.70; Pollock Redi Mix-armor coat/road gravel-2242.77; Precision Repair-equipment repair/replace spark plugs/boots/front wheel bearing assembly/fuel filter/parts/labor-708..86; SAPP Bros-equipment fuel/bulk diesel- 3088.23; Source Gas-heating fuel-62.76; The Station-equipment fuel/super unleaded/diesel-258.21 (At Large) Appeara-towel service-228.64; B’s Enterprise-culverts/corrugated bands-1088.20; Bomgaars-shop supplies/ball mount/batteries/clips/fasteners/spark plug-172.16; Creston Fertilizer-chemicals-1231.00; Cubby’s-equipment fuel-27.45; Elkhorn Rural Public Power District-electricity-528.05; Farmer’s Pride-bulk diesel-6658.04; Island Supply Welding-oxygen/acetylene-196.36; Jebro-asphaltic oil-144,941.08; JEO Consulting-engineering fees/Tilden Northwest BRO-70/general engineering/culvert on 529 Ave/construction staking/landowner meeting/contractor calls-10,641.00; Jonny Dodge-equipment repair/brake adjustment/equalizer replacement/battery replacement/repair air leak/parts/labor-3028.24; Kumm Gas-bulk fuel/diesle-920.39; Lichtenberg Tire-tires/mount/dismount/shop fees/Nebraska tire fee-1223.70; Matteo Sand & Gravel-armor coat- 4235.00; Mr S’s-fuel/ethanol/unleaded/diesel-865.26; Nebraska Department of Revenue-special fuel tax- 1910.00; Neligh Auto & Machine-antenna/hex key-42.37; Newman Traffic-posts-1775.00; OK Auto-equipment parts/batteries/antennas-349.12; OK Tire-equipment/service/parts/labor/shop supplies-2357.44; Murphy Tractor- Powerlift-bridge guard rail repair/parts-165.00; Quality Iron & Metal-steel products-43.25; Quick Serve Oil- equipment fuel/diesel-183.93; Road Builders-equipment repair/replace hour meter/repair harness wire-1081.26; Road Guy Construction-armor coat-23,865.00; Royal One Stop-fuel/gasoline/diesel-582.34; Rutjens Construction-machine hire/532 Ave project-201,085.78; Shell Fleet-fuel/diesel/unleaded-571.81; The Station- fuel/diesel/super unleaded-304.72; Tinsley Grain-white rock/-12,287.94; Well Fargo Equipment-loader payoff- 3013.24; Klabenes Construction-machine hire/Clearwater SW project-88,780.60 NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER BOND: BOK Financial Services-new law enforcement center/payment/interest-423,043.75 REAPPRAISAL FUND: Elite Office-assessor/Toshiba/maintenance agreement monthly fee-45.78; Heather McWhorter-assessor/Schuyler workshop/mileage-114.24 REGISTER OF DEEDS PRESERVATION FUND: MIPS-register of deeds/deeds online costs-260.21 BUILDING FUND: Certified Testing Service-new law enforcement center/materials/testing/mileage-665.60; Merit Mechanical-sheriff/water heater/parts/labor/mileage-1193.00; Urbanec’s Furniture- assessor/carpet/materials/labor-2059.87; RaDec Construction-new law enforcement center/pay application #13- 379,898.85; Don Zegers-building repair/plumbing/parts/labor-446.37 GENERAL FUND PAYROLL Total Wages-72,447.90; Federal Withholding-8242.67; Social Security/Medicare-14,674.32; State Withholding-2876.29; Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation-retirement- 10,843.04; Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation-vision insurance-,484.04; American Family Life Assurance Corporation-insurance-98.54; Colonial Life & Accident Insurance -insurance-90.92; CoOportunity Health- employees’ health insurance-42,377.39; 1st Concord Benefits-cafeteria plan payroll deductions-283.33; Credit Bureau Services Inc-garnishment-452.98; Nebraska Child Support Payment Center-garnishment-50.00; Madison National Life-insurance-172.31; Antelope County Antelope County Mid-American Benefits Trust- employees health insurance buyback deductible-3000.00; Mid-American Benefits-employee health insurance buy-back administration fee-285.00; Washington National-insurance-399.30 ROAD & BRIDGE PAYROLL Total Wages-44,471.50; Social Security/Medicare-9077.12; State Withholding-1692.48; Federal Withholding-4844.93; Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation-retirement-6654.55; Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation-vision insurance-190.64; American Family Life Assurance Corporation- insurance-337.49; Colonial Life & Accident Insurance-insurance-64.80; CoOportunity Health-employees’ health insurance-23,279.07; 1st Concord Benefits-cafeteria plan fees & decuctions-208.33; Credit Bureau Services Inc-garnishment-339.56; Nebraska Child Support Pmt Center-garnishment-636.00; Madison National Life-ins-91.39; Antelope County Mid-American Benefits Trust-employee health insurance buy back deductible -1500.00; Mid-American Benefits-health insurance buyback administration fee-135.00; Washington National- insurance-24.90 Larry Baker /s/ 10-14-2014 Jerald Schwager /s/ 10-14-2014 Neil Williby /s/ 10-14-2014 Committee on Claims

Motion by Williby, seconded by Brandt to extend the conditional use permit issued to Gary Macke for the construction of a retail sales business located on a tract of land in the SW1/4 of Section 3, Township 27 North, Range 7 West of the 6th P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska to August 2016. Those voting aye: Brandt, Kerkman, Baker, Williby, Henery, Bolling and Schwager. Nays none. Motion carried.

The sheriff’s September fee report was reviewed and placed on file.

The clerk of the district court September fee report was reviewed and placed on file.

There was not correspondence to review.

Motion by Henery, seconded by Kerkman authorizing Chairman Schwager to sign the National Insurance Services Insurance Trust Joinder Agreement for Long-Term Disability Insurance and the National Insurance Services Insurance Trust Joinder Agreement for Group Term Life Insurance for the county officials and all county employees working 30 hours or more per week. Those voting aye: Kerkman, Baker, Williby, Henery, Bolling, Brandt and Schwager. Nays none. Motion carried.

Antelope County Veteran Service Office Ron Marshall presented his 3rd quarter office report. October 14, 2014 Quarterly Report to the Board of Supervisors Activity for the 3rd Quarter of calendar year 2014

July August September Total Phone calls received 55 55 27 137 Phone calls made 53 60 32 145 Office visits 39 39 20 98 Home visits 1 0 0 1 Compensation & Pension Applications 2 4 4 10 Other claims/forms 25 16 17 58 Letters written 3 2 0 5 E-mails sent/received 34 52 34 120 Meetings attended 2 0 2 4 July – September 2014 Compensation and Pension History Results Filed Granted Pending 2010 21 13 2011 21 12 2012 16 9 2013 15 5 2014 10 2013 results of Compensation and Pension Claims for the 3rd Quarter Monthly cash benefits to veterans/dependents – $ 6,945.81 Annual cash benefits to veterans/dependents – $ 83,349.72 Based on this quarterly report there seems to be a trend towards fewer claim each year with corresponding results. It is important to take a larger overall look at stats to get a clearer picture, but I am seeing a gradual drop off of new claims. This stands to reason since the veteran population is dropping since there are more deaths than new veterans being established. This is due to a smaller military presence today compared to past war eras. Also, there is a trend towards young veterans not returning to Antelope County. We think this has a lot to do with retirement moves and more opportunities for younger veterans elsewhere. Losses of older veterans is primarily due to death, but this usually creates a widow that becomes eligible for benefits in most cases. The trickledown effect of the negative publicity the VA got in recent months has been improved service to veterans by the VA Healthcare System. Their response has been quicker and much more courteous and helpful towards veterans and me when I call on veterans behalf. Hopefully that will be a permanent thing, and not just to quiet things down. Veterans in Nebraska never were treated badly, or had poor service like some of the larger facilities in larger populated area. I continue to get inquiries and claims from the Vietnam Veteran population as a result of the letter I sent them. Results of claims for Agent Orange exposure have been good with some 100% disability grants. Unfortunately, I expect to continue to see Viet Nam Veterans develop conditions that will qualify them for compensation due to a disease that is on the list of those contributed to exposure to Agent Orange. Every veteran that had at least one day in Viet Nam is considered by law to have been exposed to Agent Orange. This “presumed” exposure makes it easy for a Viet Nam veteran to prevail on his compensation claim. Respectively submitted, Ronald J. Marshall /s/, Antelope County Veteran Service Officer

Motion by Williby, seconded by Kerkman to approve the application for permit submitted by O’Neill Electric to place a permanent electric line beneath 869 Road crossing at the NE1/4 of Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 6 West of the 6th P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska, Tim Nielsen – owner, electric line to be used to provide electrical power to a grain bin site; all work to be done according to State specs. Those voting aye: Baker, Williby, Henery, Bolling, Brandt, Kerkman and Schwager. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Bolling, seconded by Williby authorizing Chairman Schwager to sign the Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan letter to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency notifying them that Antelope County acknowledges Knox County as the lead county for the update of the Knox/Antelope/Holt Counties (Tri-County) Hazard Mitigation Plan, that Knox County Emergency Manager Laura Hintz will be the signature authority for the PDM Project (2014-002); and that Antelope County will be responsible for their share of the Tir-County Hazard Mitigation Plan costs in the amount of $4,378.78. Those voting aye: Williby, Henery, Bolling, Brandt, Kerkman, Baker and Schwager. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Bolling, seconded by Henery authorizing Chairman Schwager to sign the Application for Payment No. 1 (final) and Exhibit E Recommendation of Acceptance for the Clearwater Southwest Project in the amount of $88,780.60; payment to be paid to Klabenes Construction. Those voting aye: Henery, Bolling, Brandt, Kerkman, Baker, Williby and Schwager. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Kerkman, seconded by Brandt authorizing Chairman Schwager to sign the County Audit Management letter to Honorable Mike Foley, Auditor of Public Accounts regarding the information provided to them by the county for the 2013/2014 county audit. Those voting aye: Bolling, Brandt, Kerkman, Baker, Williby, Henery and Schwager. Nays none. Motion carried.

No one appeared on behalf of the Neligh Oakdale Public Schools proposed bond issue.

Motion by Williby, seconded by Kerkman to adjourn. Those voting aye: Brandt, Kerkman, Baker, Williby, Henery, Bolling and Schwager. Nay none. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:03 AM. ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By: ______Chairman of County Board

Attest: ______Antelope County Clerk