COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Taylor, Nebraska 1:00 P.M. February 10, 2010

The Loup County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment this 10^th day of February, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Loup County Courthouse in Taylor, Nebraska. Present were Commissioners Brown, McNeil and Ruppel and County Clerk Postany. County Highway Superintendent Johnson and County Attorney White were present later in the afternoon. Chairman McNeil called the meeting to order. Board members acknowledged receipt of the January 13, 2010 meeting minutes with no corrections or additions to same. Receipt of advance notice and agenda of the February 10, 2010 meeting was also affirmed by all members present. Chairman McNeil referenced the Open Meeting Laws poster located in the meeting room and advised that handouts concerning said laws are available to the public.

Ruppel moved to audit the claims. 2^nd by Brown. Roll call vote; yes; McNeil, Brown and Ruppel. Nays; absent or not voting; none.

GENERAL FUND

Salaries $16,520.78

Taylor Branch Union Bank County Share Social Security 1248.55

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. County Share Retirement 1141.76

AFLAC Cancer Ins/All Funds 339.93

Burwell Tribune Publishing 240.28

Taylor Public Library Expenses 600.00

Dixie Wietzki Zoning Administrator 210.00

NACO Planning/Zoning Dues 30.00

Trevor Kraus Emergency Manager 75.00

Corner Stop Enterprises Inc. Fuel 50.00

Kraus Repair Battery/Labor 197.95

Linweld Oxygen 17.98

AARP MedicareRX Drug Card 31.20

Judy Bartholomew Hlth Ins. Reimburs. 121.05

Tom McNeil Hlth Ins. Reimburs. 863.82

Medicareblue RX Drug Card 96.20

Amber Williams Hlth Ins. Reimburs. 450.42

Fort Dearborn Life Ins. Co. EMT/FR Life Ins. 55.04

AS Central Service Network Billing 92.25

AS Central Service Network Billing 92.25

Sennett, Duncan & Jenkins Ct. Appt. Attorney 12.50

Borders Law Office Ct. Appt. Attorney 152.00

Tonniges & Associates PC Audit FY 08-09 5850.00

Nebraska Central Telephone Phones 319.75

Office Net Supplies 102.23

Sheri Holloway Janitor/Supplies 75.54

Custer Public Power District Electricity 158.58

Great Western Gas Company Propane 539.70

J & J Sanitation Company Garbage 29.50

Village of Taylor Sewer/Landfill Fee 34.58

Appeara Towel/Mat Service 15.71

Staples Credit Plan Supplies 32.28

Nebraska Assessors Assoc. Registration 95.00

MIPS Inc. Program/Email Accts. 122.49

Microfilm Imaging Systems Scanner/Rental 135.00

Lois Stone Mileage 110.00

Doris Ralls Mileage/Room 164.05

Spelts Lumber Company Heater 49.99

Kirby Holloway Phone/Uniform Allowance 35.00

Trevor Kraus Phone/Uniform Allowance 20.00

Matthew Bender & Co Inc. Publication 51.47

Garfield County Desk 30.00

Burwell Independent Oil Co. Car Expense 265.95

Schaper & White Secretary 150.00

G-L-W District Ext. Office County Support 1312.55

Don Brown Mileage/Hlth Ins. Reimburs. 11.08

Tom McNeil Mileage/Hlth Ins. Reimburs. 125.40

Central Dist. Co. Officials Assoc. Registration 30.00

Jack Ruppel Mileage 8.00

TOTAL GENERAL FUND $32,512.81

ROAD FUND

Salaries $6,579.90

Taylor Branch Union Bank County Share Social Security 500.36

Ameritas Life Ins. Corp. County Share Retirement 444.14

Levi Williams Phone 10.00

Harold Bartholomew Phone 10.00

Lonnie Owen Phone 10.00

Custer Public Power District Electricity 134.72

Burwell Independent Oil Co. Fuel 969.15

Corner Stop Enterprises Inc. Fuel 1204.78

Maverick Truck Stop Fuel/Additive 370.95

Central Metal Fusion & Fabr. Labor 100.00

Don’s Auto Parts Inc. Supplies 146.68

Grint Farm Supply Supplies 38.93

Midwest Service & Sales Chains 1638.25

Olcott Welding & Repair Supplies 23.00

Orscheln Supplies 26.99

Road Builders Parts 268.45

Thoene Farm Service Inc. Parts 16.56

Caterpillar Financial Services Lease Purchase Grader 2367.19

Union Bank & Trust Co. Lease Purchase Grader 2031.36

NMC Exchange LLC Parts 171.03

TOTAL ROAD FUND $17,062.44

Brown moved to allow the claims. 2^nd by Ruppel. Roll call vote; yes; Brown, Ruppel and McNeil. Nays; absent or not voting; none.

The Board reviewed the Clerk of the District Court Fee Report.

Ruppel moved for the adoption of a resolution concerning the Three Year Juvenile Services Plan. 2^nd by Brown. Roll call vote; yes; Ruppel, McNeil and Brown. Nays; absent or not voting; none. Said resolution can be found in Commissioners Record No. 8 page 337.

Brown moved to appoint Sarah Sortum to a three year term on the G-L-W Extension Board. 2^nd by McNeil. Roll call vote; yes; McNeil, Brown and Ruppel. Nays; absent or not voting; none.

McNeil moved to declare a state of emergency on behalf of Loup County with regards to the blizzards which began December 22, 2009. 2^nd by Brown. Roll call vote; yes; Brown, Ruppel and McNeil. Nays; absent or not voting; none. McNeil then signed a letter stating same.

McNeil moved for the adoption of a temporary loan resolution transferring monies from the Replacement Bridge Fund to the Road Fund. 2^nd by Ruppel. Roll call vote; yes; Ruppel, McNeil and Brown. Nays; absent or not voting; none. Said resolution can be found in Commissioners Record No. 8 page 338.

Linda Leavister and Belinda Tolle, representing the Fort Kearney Red Cross met with the Board to update what services the Red Cross has to offer. The Red Cross aids in disaster relief, offers numerous training programs for adults and children, aids military personnel in travel, and provides support to search and rescue and fire fighters. They stressed the need for local volunteers and advised the board they are in contact with the Region #26 office and local businesses.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned.

s/ Tom McNeil, Chairman

Loup County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

Debbie Postany

Loup County Clerk