March 3,
2010
Boardroom-Courthouse
Loup City, Nebraska
SHERMAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The
Sherman County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, March
3, 2010 in the Boardroom of the Sherman County Courthouse with the following
persons present: Eldon Kieborz-Chairman, Tom Bandur and Richard Panowicz. Also
present was Marcy L. Sekutera-Sherman County Clerk. The Chairman called the
meeting to order at 9:35a.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 available for viewing in the Boardroom.
PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVED.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the February
17, 2010 meeting. An agenda of the meeting was posted in the Clerk’s office and
kept continuously current. Motion by Panowicz and seconded by Bandur to approve
the previous minutes as written with proof of publication on file. Roll Call
Vote: Aye: Bandur, Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
MAIL, MONTHLY REPORTS, TREASURER’S CURRENT
LIST OF SECURITIES.
The Board reviewed the mail received, the
Treasurer’s current list of securities, the monthly reports of the Clerk of the
District Court, County Clerk and Sheriff’s Office.
ALEC BAILLIE INFORMATION ON POLISH
DAYS.
Alec Baillie-Polish Days Coordinator
present.
Mr. Baillie updated the Board
on activities that will be taking place during Polish Days. New activities are
being planned for Friday which will help Friday’s attendance. The Board voiced
their concerns to Mr. Baillie on the vendors who will use the grounds for the
full three days and the damage it could cause to the grass. Mr. Baillie will be
in contact with certain vendors and request that they tear down in the evenings
to allow the grass to receive air. After discussion, motion
by Bandur and seconded by
Panowicz to approve the request of Mr. Baillie and allow the Courthouse grounds
to be used for Polish Days activities. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur, Kieborz,
Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
CANCEL CHECK NO.7201
Motion By Bandur and seconded by Kieborz to
cancel Check No. 7201 payable to Hansen International in the amount of
$1192.47, duplicate payment.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur, Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Motion by Panowicz and seconded by Bandur to
go into executive session at 9:55a.m. with Marcy L. Sekutera- County Clerk to
discuss personnel.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur,
Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.
Motion by Kieborz and seconded by Bandur to
come out of executive session and return to regular session at 10:10a.m.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur,
Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT TO REDUCE
NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON CONSERVATION PROGRAMS.
Motion by Bandur and seconded by Panowicz to
approve and authorize Chairman to sign letter of support for the efforts of the
Clay County Board of Supervisors in regards to reducing the negative effects of
some specific conservation programs being funded through the Nebraska
Environmental Trust.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur,
Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
OPTIONS FOR STATE OWNED COMPUTERS.
Marcy Sekutera-Sherman County Clerk informed
the Board that the State of Nebraska CIO Office had been in contact
with the Clerk’s Office in
regards to the existing terminals and PC’s owned by the State that the office
is still using. The State is offering different options to replace the existing
terminals. Ms. Sekutera presented figures comparing lease options and purchase
options. After discussion, motion by Kieborz and seconded by Panowicz to
approve the lease option with the State of Nebraska for terminals needed in the
Clerk’s Office.
Roll Call Vote: Aye; Bandur,
Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
REVIEW SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS FOR
HEALTH INSURANCE.
The Board reviewed the updated schedule of
benefits submitted by Raymond Meyer-Insurance Advisor for bid and quote
purposes. The Board requested that the Clerk contact Mr. Meyer to request that
the bid states that the insurance is to be full funded with no self funding, the
overall contract benefit maximum is $2 million per covered person and that the prescription
drugs coverage is 4 tier only.
DISCUSS AVAILABLE GRANTS FOR
PROJECTS.
Michael Janulewicz-Sherman
County Sheriff, Wesley Leithoff-Sherman County Economic Development,
Rich Peters-Sherman County
Community Foundation, Inc. present.
Mr. Leithoff informed the Board that there
are grant funds available through the USDA Rural Development for emergency
vehicles, electronic signs, sirens and other equipment that benefits the public
at large. Mr. Leithoff and
Mr. Janulewicz stated that
patrol vehicles fall under this grant, with 35% of the cost being the County’s
responsibility.
Mr. Janulewicz reported on
different makes and models that are under the state contract along with the
Sheriff’s Association prices on 2009 vehicles that are fully equipped. After
discussion, motion by Kieborz and seconded by Panowicz to approve Mr.
Janulewicz and Mr. Leithoff to move forward with the grant process.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur,
Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Mr. Peters informed the Board that several
community members are interested in obtaining grant funding for an electronic
event sign that would post area events. The grant would cover all but 35% of
the cost of the electronic sign. Mr. Peters stated that several organizations
and individuals are willing to donate towards the project. Different
intersections have been looked at as far as traffic, stop signs and power that
is already available. Mr. Peters asked the Board for the approval of placing
the sign on the south west corner of the Courthouse block to replace the
existing marquee. The Board will have Mr. Rozmiarek contact NIRMA in regards to
insurance on the project and report back to the Board. After further
discussion, motion by Bandur and seconded by Panowicz to approve the request of
the placement of an electronic sign on the south west corner of the Courthouse
block.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur,
Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
GRAVEL BIDS.
Tom Rozmiarek-Highway Superintendent and
Tony Stobbe-Assistant Highway Superintendent/Road Foreman present.
Also present were Wes &
Scott Ulrich of Ulrich Gravel Inc., Shelly & Derek Wolinski of Tri County
Sand & Gravel, Bernard Batenhorst of Central Sand & Gravel and Ronald
Follmer of Mid-Nebraska Aggregate Inc. for the opening of gravel bids. Chairman
Kieborz noted proof of publication of Notice of Contractors for Gravel Bids and
at 11:00a.m. opened all gravel bids received and read aloud. The Board reviewed
each low bid by township. Chairman Kieborz announced the low bids in each
township area for gravel. Motion by than made by Bandur and seconded by
Panowicz to accept the low bids in each township for gravel as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur,
Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-10-SIGNING OF
PROJECT PROGRAM AGREEMENT.
Motion by Panowicz and seconded by Bandur to
approve and authorize Commissioners to sign Resolution No. 05-10
authorizing Chairman to sign
Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection Project Agreement BR-NBIA(83) between
Sherman County and the Nebraska Department of Roads. Roll Call Vote: Aye;
Bandur, Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO
SIGN PROJECT AGREEMENT BR-NBIS(83).
Motion by Panowicz and seconded by Bandur to
approve and authorize Chairman to sign the Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection
Project Agreement BR-NMIS(83) between Sherman County and the Nebraska
Department of Roads providing for the re-inspection, re-rating and appropriate
signing of bridges on public roads with the County’s share being twenty per
centum of the project costs. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bandur, Kieborz, Panowicz.
Nay: None. Motion carried.
APPROVE LOAN PAYMENT CLAIMS/ROAD
DEPARTMENT.
Motion by Bandur and seconded by Panowicz to
approve and authorize Commissioners to sign Claim #439 payable to Town &
Country Bank (Loan#16826) in the amount of $10,336.29 and Claim #440 payable to
Citizens Bank (Loan#202023) in the amount of $13,361.26 for the Road Department,
which were inadvertently omitted with the February 17, 2010 claims. Roll Call
Vote: Aye: Bandur, Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None. Motion carried.
GENERAL ROAD BUSINESS.
The
Board also discussed general road business with Mr. Rozmiarek and Mr. Stobbe.
Public
Comments-None.
ADJOURN.
There being no further business to come
before the Board, motion by Bandur and seconded by Kieborz to adjourn the
meeting at 12:10p.m. Roll Call Vote: Bandur, Kieborz, Panowicz. Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Marcy L. Sekutera
Sherman
County Clerk