COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Taylor, Nebraska 8:30 A.M. August 11, 2010

The Loup County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment this 11^th day of August, 2010 at 8:30 A.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 morning. Chairman McNeil called the meeting to order. Board members acknowledged receipt of the July 14, 2010 meeting minutes with no corrections or additions to same. Receipt of advance notice and agenda of the August 11, 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.

Lee Jeffres, Jeffres Sand and Gravel, met with the Board to discuss hauling gravel and the possibility of locating a pump in Loup County.

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

GENERAL FUND

Debra Postany County Clerk ex-officio Assessor Et Al 2930.46

Dixie Wietzki Deputy County Clerk 1664.28

Lois Stone County Treasurer 2659.96

Doris Ralls Deputy County Treasurer 229.77

Kirby Holloway County Sheriff 2659.96

Jason White County Attorney 2659.96

Donald Brown County Commissioner 808.81

Tom McNeil County Commissioner 808.81

Jack Ruppel County Commissioner 808.81

Lynn Strong County Weed-Superintendent 1103.66

Taylor Branch Union Bank County Share Social Security 1236.89

Ameritas Life Ins. Corp. County Share Retirement 1129.18

AFLAC County Share Supp. Ins/All Funds 286.16

Burwell Tribune Publishing 203.00

Taylor Public Library County Support 600.00

Platte Valley Communications Ambulance 35.00

Linweld Oxygen 17.98

Corner Stop Enterprises Inc. Fuel 472.91

Dixie Wietzki Zoning Adm./Mileage 308.00

Loup County Planning Comm. Meeting Fee 50.00

Trevor Kraus Emergency Manager 75.00

AARP Drug Card 31.20

Judy Bartholomew Hlth Ins Reimburse 121.05

Medicareblue RX Drug Card 96.20

Lonnie Owen Hlth Ins Reimburse 500.00

Payflex Systems USA Inc. Hlth Ins. 170.18

Amber Williams Hlth Ins Reimburse 500.00

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

AS Central Service Network Billing 92.25

Borders Law Office Ct Appt Attorney 325.88

Nebraska Central Telephone Co Phones 340.95

Sheri Holloway Janitor 56.00

J & J Sanitation Co Garbage 29.50

Custer Public Power District Electricity 234.30

Primus Lawn Service Mowing 40.00

Appeara Towel Serv 15.71

Village of Taylor Sewer/Landfill Fee 34.58

Office Net Supplies 267.85

Staples Credit Plan Supplies 188.75

Central District Assessors Assoc Dues 40.00

MIPS Inc. Program/Email Accts 126.05

Microfilm Imaging Systems Inc. Scanning Equip 45.00

Kirby Holloway Phone/Uniform Allow 35.00

Trevor Kraus Phone/Uniform Allow 20.00

SGS Vehicle Expense 435.04

Ultramax Supplies 115.00

OMB’s Express Policy Supply Equipment/Shirts 272.33

Old West Motor Parts Inc. Vehicle Expense 81.43

Schaper & White Secretary Salary 150.00

G-L-W Dist Ext Service 2 Mos/Support 2678.82

Don Brown Mileage 30.50

Tom McNeil Mileage 320.50

Loup Co Weed-Control Petty Cash 50.00

Lynn Strong Mileage/Meals 193.80

TOTAL GENERAL FUND $28,441.51

VISITORS PROMOTION FUND

Sarah Sortum Brochures 500.00

VISITORS IMPROVEMENT FUND

Taylor Area Builders Summer Villagers Figures 910.93

ROAD FUND

Levi Williams Road Man Salary 2268.93

Harold Bartholomew Road Man Salary 2268.93

Lonnie Owen Road Man Salary 2268.93

Taylor Branch Union Bank County Share Social Security 517.71

Ameritas Life Ins. Corp. County Share Retirement 459.45

Levi Williams Mileage/Phone 100.00

Harold Bartholomew Mileage/Phone 222.50

Lonnie Owen Phone 10.00

Johnson Engineering Company County Engineer 350.00

Custer Public Power District Electricity 59.51

Burwell Independent Oil Co Fuel 1129.93

Corner Stop Enterprises Inc. Fuel 2975.12

Applied Controls Equip Parts 122.82

B’s Enterprises Inc. Stub Posts 1012.50

Don’s Auto Parts Inc. Parts 69.95

Grint Farm Supply Shop 19.95

Old West Motor Parts Inc. Shop/Parts 66.33

Spelts Lumber Company Shop 28.49

Caterpillar Financial Services Grader Payment 2367.19

Union Bank & Trust Company Grader Payment 2031.36

NMC Exchange LLC Oil 350.64

TOTAL ROAD FUND $18,700.24

SPECIAL ROAD FUND

Ace Irrigation & Mfg Co. Tube/Parts 969.84

John Kohls Rd Mtc Others 562.50

Tim Jordan Dirt Hauling 450.00

Bolli Construction Rd Mtc Others 1360.00

Jeffres Sand & Gravel Gravel/Rock/Dirt/Sand/Clay 7047.81

Spelts Lumber Company Barricades 374.64

TOTAL SPECIAL ROAD FUND $10,764.79

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

The Board reviewed the Clerk of the District Court Monthly Fee Report and the Treasurer’s Distress Warrant Report.

Brown moved to approve all 2010 county inventories. 2^nd by Ruppel. Roll call vote; yes; Ruppel, Brown and McNeil. Nays; absent or not voting; none.

Doris Ralls, budget preparer for Loup County, and Kirby Holloway, Loup County Sheriff, met with the Board to review the Sheriff’s budget and to discuss the Sheriff’s vehicle Sinking Fund. If money is available, it will transferred into the Sinking Fund from the General Fund. She then reviewed the Road and Special Road Funds and lid exceptions. The Board set the Budget Hearing and Final Levy Setting Hearing for September 8, 2010 at 9:00 A.M..

At 10:30 A.M., the Board held the Special Use Permit Hearing for Gerald and Carol Dunbar for property located in S4, T21N, R19W. Present were Commissioners Brown, McNeil and Ruppel, County Clerk Postany. McNeil moved to approve the Special Use Permit for Gerald and Carol Dunbar for part of S4, T21N, R19W, subject to specific conditions, requirements and/or limitations. 2^nd by Ruppel. Roll call vote; yes; Brown, McNeil and Ruppel. Nays; absent or not voting; none.

Brown moved to enter into a three year audit contract (2010, 2011 and 2012) with Tonniges and Associates P.C.. 2^nd by Ruppel. Roll call vote; yes; McNeil, Ruppel and Brown. Nays; absent or not voting; none.

The Board discussed officially authorizing the Loup County Ambulance squad to charge for transports as provided in state statute and the County Clerk explained the steps the crew members would need to take to implement the charging of fees. The Board decided not to act on the authorization until further information could be obtained from members of the ambulance squad. Clerk to schedule a meeting time for Bonita Ziegler at the September 8, 2010 Board meeting.

The Board discussed the county’s policy on health insurance coverage for employees of up to $500.00 a month with Sheriff Holloway. Due to an increase in his insurance, the County is no longer covering the entire cost of said health insurance. He presented information to the Board stating that he worked an average of 18.5 hours more per week than the Courthouse hours and felt he therefore made much less per hour. He asked that the Board completely cover his health insurance costs. Board advised that they could not raise one employee’s health insurance coverage without treating all employees the same and raising their coverage. He advised the Board he cannot make the salary work without full family health insurance paid. The Board advised him they will discuss the matter with Doris Ralls and see if there is any room in the budget for the health insurance increase but it appears doubtful.

McNeil moved for the adoption of a resolution granting a temporary loan to the Road Fund from the Replacement Bridge Fund. 2^nd by Brown. Roll call vote; yes; Brown, McNeil and Ruppel. Nays; absent or not voting; none. Said resolution can be found in Commissioners Record No. 8 page 383.

Brian Jordan, John McFadden and Harold Bartholomew met with the Board concerning 1900’ of the Lazy R Road that is under water in at least six different spots and possible solutions. Discussion ensued including but not limited to: the mucking out of ditches and putting this fill on top of the road until it is above the water level, pumping the water off, filling with sand and covering with a clay top, length of time to fix the road, possible costs depending on solutions and/or contractor hired, and contractor options for the repairs. The Board advised John McFadden to contact John Kohls’ for his availability and advise the Board of his findings. Harold Bartholomew and Don Brown will inspect the road prior to any construction. If Kohls is unavailable, another contractor will be hired to do said work.

Shelly Wolinski, Tri-County Sand and Gravel of Elba, met with the Board concerning their request to establish a gravel business within Loup County. Discussion followed on a time frame for possibly a pump to Loup County, cost per ton for gravel, amount that will possibly be needed over the next two years, and sites that would be available for pumping in Loup County. County Clerk to email names, addresses and phone numbers to Ms. Wolinski.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned.

s/ Tom McNeil, Chairman

Loup County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

Debbie Postany

Loup County Clerk