Washington County Board of Supervisors The Board met in regular session at 3:05 pm on Tue, Sept 13, 2022 in the Supervisor’s meeting room at the courthouse in Blair, Nebr. Present: Chairman Steve Dethlefs, Board members Bob Frahm, Kevin Barnhill, Lisa Kramer, Jordan Rishel, Jay Anderson, and Steven Kruger. Also present, Co Clk Barb Sullivan, Treas Marj Hoier, Shrf Mike Robinson, and Co Atty Scott Vander Schaaf. Board unanimously approved the agenda for 10/11 and the minutes of the 9/27/22 meeting. Board unanimously approved the monthly fee reports and all claims. Board voted unanimously to receive and place on file correspondence from USDA and th US Small Business Admin. At 3:10 p.m. the board voted to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing attorney client privileged information, discussing attorney client privileged information regarding current, potential, imminent threat of litigation, and contract negotiations involving Washington Co with 6 members voting aye, Kruger voting nay. Those present in closed session were 7 board members, Co Clerk Sullivan, Co Atty Vander Schaaf, Shrf Mike Robinson, and Megan Eagleton. Board voted unanimously to come out of closed session at 3:18 p.m. There was no action in open session. Treas Marj Hoier requested direction from board on Annual Report of Delinquent Taxes that were presented on 9/27. Board voted unanimously to authorize the Treasurer to issue a tax sales certificate on properties presented on 9/27/22. Hwy Supt Bill Hansel gave a brief update on road projects then discussed contract with Speece Lewis. Board voted unanimously to approve contract with Speece Lewis for Observation of Construction on Co Rd 34, east of Ft Calhoun. At 3:30 p.m. the board voted unanimously to go into closed session to protect the public interest with respect to discussion involving personnel. Those present in closed session were 7 board members, Co Clerk Sullivan, Co Atty Vander Schaaf, Bill Hansel, and Megan Eagleton. Board voted unanimously to come out of closed session at 4:02 p.m. There was no action in open session. Supervisor Frahm stated he would like to withdrawal his request for agenda item #11, motion to amend the adoption of Res 2022-27; adopting the 22/23 Washington County budget. Chris Shewchuk, Planning Admin, discussed petition to vacate a portion of Washington Ave right-of-way submitted by Andy Dickinson and said the final step is to have board accept said petition. Board voted unanimously to accept the petition to vacate a portion of Washington Ave right-of-way and proceed with statutory requirements to vacate right-of-way. Shewchuk then discussed the request of Jesse Burt for a CUP to temporarily allow two single-family residences during construction on one parcel of land zoned A-1. Chairman opened a public hearing to which there were no comments from the public. Board unanimously approved CUP to temporarily allow two single-family residences on one parcel on TL 3, Sect 10-19-10 for a two-year term. Shrf Mike Robinson gave an update on jail revenues for Sept that totaled $30,485. Chairman Dethlefs discussed a proposed revision in the County Board Bylaws & Policies covering Committees/Duties and stated that additions to Sect 9.6.1 & 9.6.2, covering Committee Supervisory Responsibilities, will better define the roles. Board unanimously approved the revision of Sect 9 of the County Board Bylaws & Policies. Comments from public: Mike Anderson spoke. Committee reports were briefly discussed. At 4:28 p.m. the board voted unanimously to go into closed session to protect the public interest with respect to discussion involving personnel. Those present in closed session were 7 board members, Co Clk Sullivan, Co Atty Vander Schaaf, and Megan Eagleton. Board voted unanimously to come out of closed session at 4:41 p.m. In open session the board voted unanimously to authorize Personnel Committee to send offer letter to applicant for Building Inspector. Board voted unanimously to go back into closed session at 4:43 p.m. to protect the public interest with respect to discussion involving personnel. Those present in closed session were 7 board members, Co Clk Sullivan, Co Atty Vander Schaaf, and Megan Eagleton. Board voted unanimously to come out of closed session at 4:55 p.m. In open session the board voted unanimously to authorize Personnel Committee to send offer letter to applicant for Building Supervisor. CLAIMS: GENERAL FUND, EMPLOYEES, Payroll 9/30/2022, 257,792.29 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP, Retirement, 17,887.89 UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO, Life-Dental-Vision, 1,026.57 WASHINGTON COUNTY-INSURANCE FUND, Health Ins., 52,054.07 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, FICA/MEDI, 18,984.19 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, H.S.A., 10,476.62 ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, Serv, 385.00 ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE, Inmate Care, 19,622.34 AMBER BEATON, Mileage/Reimb, 302.22 BISHOP BUSINESS, Copier Lease, 98.36 THOMAS BRANTLEY, Mileage/Reimb, 296.52 CAPPEL AUTO SUPPLY, INC., Parts, 63.92 CIOX HEALTH, Fees, 20.00 CITY OF BLAIR, Serv/Library Fees, 1,963.00 LAYNE CLARK-CLARK PEST CONTROL, Serv, 130.00 CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT, Fees, 255.00 COUNTRY TIRE INC, Supplies, 145.89 COX BUSINESS, Serv, 3,575.54 CUBBYS CORPORATE OFFICE, Fuel, 179.92 WENDY C. CUTTING, Serv, 448.25 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, Supplies, 1,052.43 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE INC, Supplies, 2,785.80 ENTERPRISE MEDIA GROUP, Printing/Notices, 2,207.25 FAIRWAY OIL COMPANY, Fuel, 74.00 FASTWYRE BROADBAND, Serv, 922.13 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Training, 37.19 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Supplies/Training, 266.26 FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA, Supplies, 523.42 FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA, Supplies, 838.01 FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA, Fuel, 79.64 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Supplies/Fuel, 370.93 FIRST NATIONAL BANK - OMAHA, Supplies, 1,719.96 FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA, Supplies, 400.69 FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA, Supplies, 182.80 FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA, Fuel, 68.97 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Supplies, 35.41 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Supplies, 35.31 TORI GOEBEL, Training/Mileage, 240.19 HAMPTON INN KEARNEY, Lodging, 696.00 HILLYARD, INC., Supplies, 2,034.73 HTBS CREDIT, Supplies, 23.79 MARJORIE HOIER, Mileage, 161.88 PAMELA LYNN HOPKINS, Court Appt Atty, 1,330.00 IDEAL PURE WATER, Serv, 7.49 INTERN'L ASSOC FOR IDENTIFICATION, Dues, 80.00 WILLIAM E. KAISER, Supplies, 66.32 AMY KIES, Reimb/Postage, 10.40 MORGAN LEEFERS, Mileage, 140.00 JORDAN LUXA, Mileage, 106.25 MAXIMUS, INC, Serv, 2,600.00 MMC MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., Serv, 1,002.75 MULTI-COUNTY INFORMATION &, Serv, 3,536.97 NEBRASKA LAW ENFORCEMENT, Training, 873.00 NEBRASKA WEED CONTROL ASSOC, Dues, 210.00 OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, Serv, 11,051.40 PFI, Storage, 40.00 PIONEER RESEARCH CORPORATION, Supplies, 2,147.60 PIP MARKETING, Election Supplies, 494.20 PITNEY BOWES INC, Postage Machine, 1,216.27 POSTMASTER, Serv, 275.00 CALVIN POULSEN, GIS Serv, 1,675.00 PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, Supplies, 323.25 NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE, Serv, 75.00 SYDNEY RICE, Training, 47.00 ROBINSON ELECTRIC, Inspections, 2,240.00 SECRETARY OF STATE, Supplies, 40.00 SMITTY'S AUTO SERVICE INC, Serv/Repairs, 5,463.53 SPARTAN STORES, LLC, Supplies, 18.76 EVELYN SPRICK-LARSON, Training Reimb, 52.00 DAS STATE ACCNTING-CENTRAL FINANCE, Serv, 1,280.01 SUBURBAN ACCENTS, INC, Serv, 4,682.00 SUPERIOR GREEN, INC., Lawn Serv, 500.00 SWENEY GROUP LLC, Serv, 2,819.60 TURNKEY TECHNOLOGY, LLC, Serv, 8,000.00 U.S. BANK, Lodging/Serv, 804.33 ULTRA CAR WASH, Serv, 700.00 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, Registration , 75.00 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE, Copier Lease, 470.36 VELOCITY SYSTEMS, Supplies, 4,250.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, Serv, 42.83 VERIZON WIRELESS, Serv, 53.61 VERIZON WIRELESS, Serv, 52.90 WASHINGTON COUNTY ATTORNEYS OFFICE, Registration , 90.00 WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT, Court Costs, 779.00 WASHINGTON COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, Fuel, 172.89 WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF, Cost on Fees, 326.30 WEX BANK, Fuel, 9,125.79 WOODHOUSE FORD INC, Serv, 106.46 ROAD FUND, EMPLOYEES, Payroll 9/30/2022, 66,942.40 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP, Retirement, 4,518.58 UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO, Life-Dental-Vision, 413.10 WASHINGTON COUNTY-INSURANCE FUND, Health Ins., 11,201.85 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, FICA/MEDI, 4,957.88 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, H.S.A., 2,531.25 ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, Serv, 104.00 BI-STATE MOTOR PARTS INC, Parts/Fuel, 1,958.02 BLUFF GRAVEL COMPANY, Gravel, 20,620.05 BOWSER TRANSFER LLC, Gravel, 1,070.70 BRAKKAN TRUCKING INC, Gravel, 1,840.00 CAPPEL AUTO SUPPLY, INC., Parts/Supplies, 232.42 COLONIAL RESEARCH, Supplies, 342.61 CULLIGAN OF OMAHA, Serv, 144.50 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, Supplies, 28.05 ENTERPRISE MEDIA GROUP, Notices, 57.15 FASTWYRE BROADBAND, Serv, 62.94 FIRST STATE BANK & TRUST CO, Motorgrader Pmnt, 21,982.15 WILLIAM HANSEL, Cell Reimb, 54.00 HARMS OIL COMPANY - OMAHA, Fuel, 15,349.38 JOHN DEERE CREDIT, INC., Parts, 846.41 KELLY RYAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC, Serv, 134.82 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, Rock, 42,378.71 MATHESON TRIGAS DBA LINWELD, Supplies, 148.50 NMC EXCHANGE LLC, Supplies, 42,857.81 OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, Serv, 732.91 PAVEMENT REPAIR & SUPPLIES, INC, Repairs, 1,245.00 POWERPLAN, Parts/Labor, 3,288.83 RDO TRUCK CENTER CO, Parts, 770.10 SAPP BROS, INC, Fuel, 24,493.93 SPEECE LEWIS ENGINEERS, INC, Serv, 1,200.00 STALP GRAVEL COMPANY, Gravel, 35,013.80 U.S. BANCORP GOVERNMENT LEASING, Motorgrader Pmnt, 21,476.37 VERIZON WIRELESS, Serv, 158.70 REGISTER OF DEEDS, EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, Supplies, 81.00 MULTI-COUNTY INFORMATION &, Serv, 534.64 DRUG COURT, VISA, Supplies, 267.50 CAPITAL ONE, Supplies, 398.92 JUVENILE SERVICES GRANT, EMPLOYEES, Payroll 9/30/2022, 4,012.50 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP, Retirement, 270.84 UNITED HEALTHCARE INS CO, Life-Dental-Vision, 17.15 WASHINGTON COUNTY-INSURANCE FUND, Health Ins., 452.48 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, FICA/MEDI, 306.88 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, H.S.A., 93.75 OWENS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC., Supplies/Mileage, 397.50 VERIZON, Serv, 42.83 COVID ARPA, SPEECE LEWIS ENGINEERS, INC, Serv, 9,340.00 911 ENHANCED WIRELESS, CENTURYLINK, Serv, 391.46 FASTWYRE BROADBAND, Serv, 297.70 HIGHWAY SAFETY FUND, EMPLOYEES, Payroll 9/30/2022, 180.96 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP, Retirement, 14.02 WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, FICA/MEDI, 13.84 E-911 FUND, CENTURYLINK, Serv, 159.90 FASTWYRE BROADBAND, Serv, 121.60 HIGH MAINTENANCE AND MODS, INC., Repairs, 1,647.49 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, Serv, 5,989.09 VERTIV SERVICES, INC., Serv, 1,958.36 Meeting adjourned at 4:56 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 10-21-22
