Washington Co Board of Supervisors The Board met at 3:00 pm on Tue, Feb 27, 2024 in the Supervisor’s meeting room at the Courthouse in Blair, Nebr. Present: Chairman Steve Dethlefs, Co Board Members, Lisa Kramer, Steve Kruger, Jay Anderson, Kevin Barnhill, Jon Stewart, and Bob Frahm. Also present, Co Clk Barb Sullivan, Shrf Mitch Robinson, and Atty Tom Brantley. Atty Brantley stated there were no items for a closed session. Board unanimously approved the agenda for 2/27 and the minutes of the 2/13/24 mtg. Board unanimously approved all claims. There was no correspondence. Road Forman Bob Smith gave an update on Road Dept matters and stated that the 1 & 6 Year Plan Informational meeting is scheduled for Mar 12 @ 5 PM. Chris Shewchuk, Planning Adm, had a public hearing for the request from Donald & Alice Johnson for approval of the final plat of Blessed Acres, a 3-lot residential subdivision. There were no comments during the public hearing. Board voted unanimously to approve the final plat of Blessed Acres in Sect 3-17-12 & 10-17-12. JoEllen Maras and Cece Tonn from Washington Co Food Pantry discussed request of ARPA or LATCF funds to go toward purchase on new cargo van for pantry. Board voted unanimously to table and defer to the Finance Comm for recommendation. Mike Anderson spoke. Veterans Service Officer Ed Lautrup discussed request to purchase 80 new grave markers that were stolen at the Ft Calhoun Cemetery. Kramer made the motion to approve up to $3,500 for grave markers. Barnhill questioned if action was necessary as Lautrup can submit a claim for purchase. Kramer rescinded the motion. Board voted to authorize the Chairman to sign Final Agreement with MAPA, establishing payment schedule for digital map products, with 6 members voting aye, Kruger voted nay. Board voted unanimously to recognize letter from James Peterson regarding tire collections in Washington Co and support the initiative with no funds attached. Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to sign Local Designated License Form 200 for Nelson’s Food Pride, events on 3/15, 4/123, and 4/27, Blair Marina Inc, events on 4/19 & 4/20, and Dondar Inc, event on 4/6. Mike Anderson spoke during public comments and committee reports were briefly discussed. There were items for a closed session. CLAIMS: GENERAL FUND EMPLOYEES; Payroll 2/16/2024; 243,680.89 AMERITAS LIFE INSURNACE; Retirement; 17,739.34 PRINCIPAL; Life-Dental-Vision; 856.56 WASHINGTON COUNTY-INSURANCE FUND; Health Ins.; 58,999.91 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK; FICA/MEDI; 17,744.76 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK; H.S.A.; 9,368.90 AE SUPPLY; Serv; 1,850.00 AIRGAS USA, LLC; Inmate Care; 20.54 ALL COPY PRODUCTS INC; Copier Lease; 385.33 BISHOP BUSINESS; Copier Lease; 84.95 BLACK HILLS ENERGY; Serv; 3,207.89 BLAIR ACE HARDWARE; Supplies; 46.15 NICOLE CAVANAUGH; Public Defender; 2,708.33 CHARM-TEX, INC.; Supplies ; 124.70 CITY OF FORT CALHOUN; Unit Lease; 50.00 CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT; Fees; 184.00 COUNTRY ESTATES TRAILER COURT; Franchise Fees; 390.73 COUNTRY TIRE INC; Serv; 89.20 CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC.; Serv; 130.19 DAS STATE ACCNTING-CENTRAL FINANCE; Serv; 517.00 DAVE'S AUTO UPHOLSTERY; Repairs; 210.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF; Fees; 52.86 WILLIAM P. DUNN; Public Defender; 7,500.00 EAGLE AUTO REPAIR, LLC; Repairs/Serv; 115.43 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; Supplies; 267.06 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC; Repairs; 735.00 ENTERPRISE MEDIA GROUP; Printing/Notices; 842.19 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA; Fuel/Supplies; 514.29 FIRST WIRELESS, INC; Supplies; 1,308.37 GOODWIN TUCKER GROUP; Repairs; 55.57 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS; Copier Lease; 219.48 HD AUTO CREATIONS; Deductible; 1,000.00 HILLYARD, INC.; Supplies; 1,230.43 HIRCHERT-OLSEN AUTO SERVICE INC.; Repairs; 132.99 BRADY JOHN HOEKSTRA; Public Defender; 2,916.66 HOMETOWN LEASING; Copier Lease; 288.38 HOODZ OF OMAHA - LINCOLN; Repairs; 1,145.00 IDEAL PURE WATER; Serv; 186.97 INFOSAFE SHREDDING, INC; Serv; 210.00 INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS INC; Repairs; 1,599.15 JILL A REEVES-JAZZ PUBLICATIONS; Serv; 2,810.00 JENSEN LAWN SOLUTIONS, INC.; Serv; 711.35 JONES AUTOMOTIVE, INC; Parts; 26.43 LAKE ARROWHEAD INC; Franchise Fees; 2,214.12 LONG'S OK TIRE STORES; Tires/Serv; 747.80 JORDAN LUXA; Reimb/Supplies; 98.37 JANE MCNEIL; Public Defender; 2,708.33 MEBULBS; Supplies; 1,281.42 MEDTOX LABORATORIES, INC.; Supplies; 185.00 MMC MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.; Serv; 382.40 MY CENTRAL SUPPLY; Supplies; 185.94 NACO; Registration ; 40.00 NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES; Regional Center; 186.00 NEBR ASSOC OF CO CLERKS/ROD; Dues; 100.00 NEBRASKA LAW ENFORCEMENT; Fees; 29.70 NEBRASKA NOTARY ASSOCIATION; Supplies; 161.00 NEBRASKA PLANNING & ZONING ASSOC; Registration ; 235.00 NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL; Inspections; 360.00 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC; Supplies; 255.76 OFFICE WAREHOUSE; Supplies; 251.53 OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT; Serv; 178.55 PFI; Storage; 60.00 PHILLIPS 66 - CONOCO - 76; Fuel ; 2,075.73 CALVIN POULSEN; GIS Serv; 2,062.50 POUNDS PRINTING INC; Supplies; 1,445.00 PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES; Supplies; 735.45 TYLER QUICK; Mileage; 77.72 RADIO ACCOUNTING SERVICE; Serv; 725.00 WENDY REXROAD; Reimb/Supplies; 94.95 SE SMITH & SONS; Supplies; 6.89 STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES; Supplies; 2,243.45 SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE, LLC; Food Serv; 69,560.56 TOTAL FIRE & SECURITY, INC.; Inspections; 1,153.35 ADAM R TRIPP; Court Appt Atty; 522.50 TURNKEY TECHNOLOGY, LLC; Serv; 299.95 U.S. BANK; Ads; 864.34 VERIZON CONNECT NWF, INC.; Serv; 64.76 VERIZON WIRELESS; Serv; 40.01 VERIZON WIRELESS; Serv; 891.99 VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON; Unit Lease; 50.00 WEX BANK; Fuel; 213.70 TAYLER WICKHAM; Reimb/Supplies; 180.83 WOODHOUSE FORD INC; Repairs; 187.88 ROAD FUND EMPLOYEES; Payroll 2/16/2024; 54,181.60 AMERITAS LIFE INSURNACE; Retirement; 3,657.32 PRINCIPAL; Life-Dental-Vision; 350.10 WASHINGTON COUNTY-INSURANCE FUND; Health Ins.; 13,861.30 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK; FICA/MEDI; 3,901.65 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK; H.S.A.; 2,437.50 B'S ENTERPRISE INC; Supplies; 7,425.00 BOMGAARS; Parts/Supplies; 2,874.47 COUNTRY TIRE INC; Tires/Serv; 355.20 CULLIGAN OF OMAHA; Serv; 14.05 FIRST NATIONAL BANK; Supplies; 378.96 FIRST WIRELESS, INC; Supplies; 510.00 HI-LINE INC; Supplies; 324.84 HOTSY EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC; Supplies; 11,725.00 KELLY RYAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC; Parts/Labor; 5,175.85 KNUDSEN OIL & FEED; Fuel; 11,027.65 MEBULBS; Supplies; 427.14 MEDICAL ENTERPRISES, INC; Serv; 140.00 MENARDS - FREMONT; Repairs; 2,228.87 MIDWEST SERVICE & SALES CO; Parts; 537.50 THE SIGN DEPOT LLC; Supplies; 46.58 TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES; Parts/Serv; 342.13 EMERGENCY FUND BLUFF AGGREGATE LLC; Gravel; 2,968.20 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS; Rock; 370.79 REGISTER OF DEEDS WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK; Supplies; 153.96 INSURANCE FUND AUXIANT; Insurance; 164,310.48 JUVENILE SERVICES GRANT EMPLOYEES; Payroll 2/16/2024; 2,310.00 AMERITAS LIFE INSURNACE; Retirement; 155.93 PRINCIPAL; Life-Dental-Vision; 14.59 WASHINGTON COUNTY-INSURANCE FUND; Health Ins.; 509.97 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK; FICA/MEDI; 176.54 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK; H.S.A.; 93.75 COVID ARPA VOGTSCAPES, INC.; Serv; 53,808.00 911 ENHANCED WIRELESS SERVICE GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS INC; Serv; 106.00 Meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m. 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 03-08-24
