February 1, 2012

Boardroom-Courthouse

Loup City, Nebraska

Sherman County Board of Commissioners

  The Sherman County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, February  1, 2012 in the Boardroom of the Sherman County Courthouse with the following persons present: Eldon Kieborz-Chairman, Lavon Dzingle and Kenneth Kaslon. Also present was Marcy Sekutera-Sherman County Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m. Notice of the meeting was given by advanced publication in the Sherman County Times, given in advance to all members of the Board. At the beginning of the meeting, the chairman announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meeting Act was posted on the South wall of the Boardroom with copies of the Act also available in the Board room for public viewing.

The Board reviewed the minutes of the January 18, 2012 regular meeting. An agenda was posted in the Clerk’s office and kept continuously current.  Motion by Kaslon and seconded by Dzingle to approve the previous minutes as written with proof of publication on file. Roll Call Vote; Aye: Dzingle, Kaslon, Kieborz. Nay: None. Motion carried.

· Public Comments- None.

· The Board reviewed the mail received.

· DISCUSSION

· Ervan Dzingle –Bowman Lake Advisory Committee, updated the Board on the work at Bowman Lake.

· Michael Janulewicz – Sherman County Sheriff presented bids to the Board on a replacement vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office.

· Michael Eurek-Sherman County Economic Development Director, updated the Board on finalizing the window and door grant.

· ACTION ITEMS

· Motion by Kieborz and seconded by Dzingle to cancel Check No. 11160 payable to Sherman County Bowman Lake in the amount of $3700, for grant funds received, funds need to be run through warrant process. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Dzingle, Kaslon, Kieborz. Nay: None. Motion carried.

· Motion by Kaslon and seconded by Dzingle to approve the purchase of a 2012 Dodge Ram Special, 1500 ½ Ton, Crew Cab 4X4 in the amount of $23,466 for the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Dzingle, Kaslon Kieborz. Nay: None. Motion carried.

· PUBLIC HEARING-Public  Assistance Standards

        Chairman Kieborz opened the public hearing at 10:00a.m. for persons to speak for or against the General

       Assistance Standards for Sherman County and any revised amendments. Present was Susan Kowalski- Sherman

       County Medical Administrator. No interested parties were present and no written comments were received.

       Chairman Kieborz closed the public hearing at 10:15a.m. Motion was then made by Kaslon and seconded by

       Kieborz to adopt the current guidelines for General Assistance with no amendments.

       Roll Call Vote: Aye: Dzingle, Kaslon, Kieborz. Nay: None. Motion carried.

· OPENING OF SEALED BIDS- DEWATERING PROJECT FOR COURTHOUSE

               Paul Brungardt- BE Engineering present on the opening of sealed bids for Sherman County Courthouse De-           

               Watering project. All sealed bids were opened and read aloud. No action was taken.

· ROAD DEPARTMENT

· PUBLIC HEARING- ONE  AND SIX YEAR PROGRAM FOR COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Chairman Kieborz opened the public Hearing at 11:00a.m. for the purpose of hearing any objections, corrections or suggestions concerning the One and Six Year Program for County Road Improvements to be adopted by the County Board. Those in attendance were Tom Rozmiarek-Highway Superintendent, Tony Stobbe –Assistant Highway Superintendent/Road Foreman. Public hearing closed at 11:30a.m. Motion by Dzingle and seconded by Kaslon to approve and authorize Chairman to sign Resolution No. 09-12 accepting and approving the One & Six Year plan as presented. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Dzingle, Kaslon, Kieborz. Nay: None. Motion carried.

· ACTION ITEMS

Motion by Kaslon and seconded by Kieborz to approve and authorize Chairman to sign Agreement with the State of Nebraska on Project No. RD-92-4 (1014) Roll Call Vote: Aye: Dzingle, Kaslon, Kieborz. Nay: None. Motion carried.

· DISCUSSION

· Options for Bridge No. 175 were discussed.

· The Board reviewed pictures and options for Road 782 A with the Road Department.

· General road business was discussed with Tom Rozmiarek-Highway Superintendent and Tony Stobbe-Assistant Highway Superintendent/Road Foreman.

· RECESS/RECONVENE- The Board recessed for lunch at 11:55a.m.and reconvened at 1:50p.m. with all members present.

· ADJOURN – Motion by Kieborz and seconded by Kaslon to adjourn at 2:45p.m. Roll Call Vote; Aye: Dzingle, Kaslon, Kieborz. Nay: None. Motion carried.

The permanent record of these proceedings is available for viewing in the office of the Sherman County Clerk.

Marcy L. Sekutera

Sherman County Clerk