PUBLIC NOTICE Washington County Board of Supervisors The Board met in regular session at 3:06 pm on Tue, Dec 8, 2020 in the Conference meeting room at the Public Library in Blair, Nebr. Present: Chairman Steve Dethlefs, Co Board Members, Jordan Rishel, Lisa Kramer, Bob Frahm, Kevin Barnhill, Jay Anderson, and Steven Kruger. Also present, Co Clk Barb Sullivan, Shrf Mike Robinson, and Co Atty Scott Vander Schaaf. Board unanimously approved the agenda for 12/8 and the minutes for the 11/24/20 meeting. Board unanimously approved the monthly fee reports and all claims. Jared Schleifer, Weitz Construction, gave a brief update on Justice Center project. Bill Hansel gave an update to Road Dept projects then opened 3 bids for finance of 2 motor graders. Board unanimously approved financing 2 motor graders through US Bank with interest rate of 1.42%, $374,317.40 total. Board voted unanimously to adopt Res 2020-30; Washington Co Bridge Buy-Back Program in accordance to the terms of the project agreement. Board voted unanimously to adopt Res 2020-31; Placement of Engine Braking Signs on Industrial Park Dr. Board voted unanimously to certify William Hansel as Hwy Supt for 2020 as required by Nebr DOT. Michael Rooks, Gateway Development, gave an update on county projects, economic activity and housing study. Dan Douglas, Emergency Manager, discussed Planning Dept’s temporary closure then asked the board to review and approve a Washington Co Infectious Disease Protocol. Co Atty Vander Schaaf and Sheriff Robinson gave their feedback on the proposed plan. Board voted unanimously to enact the Washington Co Courthouse Infectious Disease Protocol to be reviewed by Emergency Management Committee on a weekly basis. Douglas then gave a brief update on Emergency Management for the county. Board voted unanimously to table signing of 3 yr contract with MAXIMUS Consulting Services Inc for County’s Indirect Cost Allocation Plan until they were furnished with more information. Public comments: Mike Anderson spoke. Board gave brief committee reports. At 4:22 p.m. the board voted unanimously to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing attorney client privileged information regarding current, potential, imminent threat of litigation and contract negotiations involving Washington County. Those present were 7 board members, Sheriff Robinson and Co Atty Vander Schaaf. Board voted unanimously to come out of closed session at 4:40 p.m. No action in open session. CLAIMS: GENERAL FUND EMPLOYEES, Payroll 11/27/20, 212,111.39 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP, Retirement, 14,718.80 UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO, Ins, 50,259.09 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, FICA/MEDI, 15,450.17 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, Ins, 10,275.00 ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, Serv, 189.00 AMERICAN DATA TECHNOLOGY, Serv, 1,019.00 BISHOP BUSINESS, Copier Lease, 148.33 BLACK HILLS ENERGY, Serv, 877.82 BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, Supplies, 51.54 BLAIR TELEPHONE CO, Serv, 1,003.96 CITY OF BLAIR, Serv/Library Fees, 6,565.63 CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT, Filing Fees, 321.00 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORPORATION, Supplies, 848.03 DODGE COUNTY SHERIFF, Fees, 6.50 DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT, Fees, 2.50 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, Supplies, 222.01 ENTERPRISE MEDIA GROUP, Printing/Notices, 422.20 KEVIN FLEMING, Reimb/Supplies, 10.81 IDEAL PURE WATER, Serv, 39.09 INDOFF INCORPORATED, Supplies, 394.56 MCCHESNEY FAMILY LAW GROUP, Court Appt Atty, 1,671.30 MCKESSON MEDICAL – SURGICAL, Supplies, 41.47 MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL &, Inmate Care, 1,864.00 MMC MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., Serv, 451.00 MULTI-COUNTY INFORMATION &, Serv, 1,313.42 NEBRASKA ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS, Dues, 2,612.91 NEBRASKA NOTARY ASSOCIATION, Serv, 616.00 NEBRASKA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION, Dues, 240.00 NEBRASKA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Dues, 240.00 NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL, Inspections, 192.00 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, Supplies, 51.24 OFFICE DEPOT, Supplies, 192.01 OFFICE NET, Supplies, 1,158.84 OFFICE WAREHOUSE, Supplies, 266.46 OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, Serv, 6,605.75 OUR SPECIALTEA, Food Services, 1,870.00 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, Box Rentals, 242.00 CALVIN POULSEN GIS, Serv, 1,400.00 KRIS ROBINSON, Mileage, 815.35 SMITTY'S AUTO SERVICE INC, Serv/Repairs, 4,357.26 SPARTAN STORES, LLC, Food Services, 607.57 DAS STATE ACCNTING-CENTRAL FINANCE, Serv, 1,280.01 STATE OF NEBR, DEPT OF CORRECT SERV, Safekeeping, 2,099.15 THE WASHTUB, Serv, 694.98 ADAM R TRIPP, Court Appt Atty, 522.50 TURNKEY TECHNOLOGY, LLC, Serv, 6,738.87 U.S. BANK, Serv, 364.00 ULTRA CAR WASH, Serv, 400.00 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE, Copier Lease, 208.03 VERIZON WIRELESS Serv, 83.96 VERIZON WIRELESS, Serv, 49.14 VERIZON WIRELESS, Serv, 51.16 WALKERS UNIFORM RENTAL, Serv, 13.50 WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT, Court Costs, 546.00 WEX BANK, Fuel, 5,881.33 WOODBURY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Fees, 40.50 WOODHOUSE FORD INC, Repairs, 163.81 NICHOLAS E. WURTH, Court Appt Atty, 2,821.50 ROAD FUND EMPLOYEES, Payroll 11/27/20, 48,220.96 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP, Retirement, 3,254.88 UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO, Ins, 12,334.98 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, FICA/MEDI, 3,515.89 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, Ins, 2,531.25 ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, Serv, 68.00 B'S ENTERPRISE INC, Culvert, 5,076.00 BI-STATE MOTOR PARTS INC, Parts/Supplies, 80.28 BLAIR TELEPHONE CO, Serv, 57.99 CAPPEL AUTO SUPPLY, INC., Supplies, 91.97 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, Parts/Supplies, 268.03 CEDAR VALLEY CORP, LLC Serv, 1,200.00 CULLIGAN OF OMAHA, Serv, 41.50 FASTENAL COMPANY, Supplies, 40.46 GENERAL FIRE & SAFETY EQUIP CO, Serv/Supplies, 1,037.25 WILLIAM HANSEL, Reimb, 54.00 HARMS OIL COMPANY – OMAHA, Fuel, 8,971.78 HUFF TIRE, INC., Tires/Repairs, 2,102.20 INLAND TRUCK PARTS AND SERVICE, Parts/Labor, 1,440.83 KELLY RYAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC, Parts, 160.91 MATHESON TRIGAS DBA LINWELD, Supplies, 105.30 NMC EXCHANGE LLC, Parts/Equip Rental, 3,688.91 OFFICE NET, Supplies, 292.96 OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, Serv, 554.29 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, Box Rental, 150.00 POWERPLAN, Parts, 3,230.75 SAPP BROS, INC, Fuel, 5,399.27 SHOTWELL GLASS LLC, Repairs, 110.00 THERMO KING CHRISTENSEN, Supplies, 329.40 VERIZON WIRELESS, Serv, 153.48 WALKERS UNIFORM RENTAL, Serv, 334.25 WYNGATE PROPERTIES LLC, Easement, 307.12 ROAD BRIDGE IMPROV DIST BOKF, NA-CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES, Bond Pmnt, 23,917.51 REGISTER OF DEEDS MULTI-COUNTY INFORMATION &, Serv, 516.76 OFFICE NET, Supplies, 18.34 JUVENILE SERVICES GRANT EMPLOYEES, Payroll 11/27/20, 1,923.00 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP, Retirement, 129.80 UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO, Ins, 483.63 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, FICA/MEDI, 145.15 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, Ins, 93.75 ADVENT FINANCIAL SYSTEMS LLC, Regist, 150.00 SARAH PIERSON, Reimb, 65.41 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, Postage, 6.60 911 ENHANCED WIRELESS CENTURYLINK, Serv, 544.59 JAIL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND PROCHASKA & ASSOCIATES INC, Justice Center, 148.22 SIGNWORKS, Justice Center, 3,975.00 THE WEITZ COMPANY, INC, Justice Center, 99,813.00 E-911 FUND CENTURYLINK, Serv, 256.27 Meeting was adjourned. Steve Dethlefs, Chairman: Attest: Barbara Sullivan, County Clerk. A complete text of the minutes and resolutions are on file in the office of the County Clerk, 1555 Colfax St., and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. ZNEZ ENT 12-18-20
