Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors The Burt Co. Board of Supervisors met in May 27, 2022 in the Boardroom of the Burt Co. Courthouse in Tekamah, NE. Notice was given in Lyons Mirror-Sun, 1st floor bulletin board in courthouse and on Co. website. A proof of publication is on file with the Co. Clerk. The following members were present: Kevin Tobin, Gary ‘Bird’ Swanson, Paul Richards, Carl Pearson, Dale Webster, Ted Connealy and David Schold. Connealy left at 11:00 a.m. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance at 9:00 A.M. Chairman Schold informed the public that the Open Meeting Act was posted. The agenda was approved… motion Connealy, Webster, Ayes – All. Minutes of 05/09/2022 meeting were approved… motion Richards, Pearson, Ayes – All. May claims of $756,376.37, including $150,011.50 for payroll, were approved… motion Pearson, Connealy, Ayes – All. ALLISON ELECTRIC, SERVICES, 135.50 ABB, PHONE/INTERNET, 1,719.32 ACT, TECH SUPPORT, 3,540.39 AUDRA CONNEALY, SUPPLIES, 20.97 BLACK HILLS ENERGY, UTILITIES, 252.25 BOMGAARS, SUPPLIES, 1,025.80 BRANIFF SERVICE, SERVICE, 1,783.80 BRENNEIS INS, P&C INS., 170,194.30 BURT CO. COURT, COURT COSTS, 195.00 BURT CO. DIST COURT, COURT COSTS, 142.00 BURT CO. PPD, UTILITIES, 273.11 BURT CO. SHERIFF, EXPENSE, 226.00 CANON FINANCIAL, COPIER, 27.09 CASS PLUMBING & HVAC, SERVICE, 85.00 CENTURY LINK, PHONE, 336.15 CITY TEKAMAH, UTILITIES, 84.40 CLARK PEST, QTR SERVICE, 70.00 CC CARWASH, MISC EXPENSE, 72.53 CNA AUTO, PARTS, 578.98 CONSOLIDATED MGMT, SUPPLY, 192.86 CONSTELLATION GAS, UTILITIES, 330.61 CRESTON MCL FARMS, CHEMICAL, 1,441.48 CUBBY'S, FUEL, 2,196.77 DALE WEBSTER, MILE, 53.82 DAS STATE ACCT, SOFTWARE, 350.00 DAS STATE ACCT, SOFTWARE, 185.28 DAVID SCHOLD, MILE, 118.76 DECATUR EXPRESS, FUEL, 754.55 DES MOINES STAMP, SUPPLIES, 65.00 ES&S, PR22, 2,180.01 ELECTION WORKER, PR22, 7,955.44 FIRST CONCORD, ADMIN FEE, 424.83 FIRST NATL, FUEL, 247.05 FIRST NATL BANK, SUPPLIES, 674.39 FIRST NATL BANK, SUPPLY/FUEL, 443.30 FITZGERALD,VETER,TEMPLE,BARTELL, ATTY FEES, 3,973.72 FRANCES FRENCH, PRIOR SERVICE, 22.00 GARY SWANSON, MILE, 39.78 GOODLNAD HOSPITALITY, LODGING, 300.00 GRAFIX SHOPPE, SUPPLY, 540.07 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL, EQUIP, 567.89 GWORKS, SOFTWARE, 18,925.00 HOPKINS LAW, ATTY FEES, 627.00 ILA DAVIS, PRIOR SERVICE, 36.00 INTOXIMETERS, SUPPLIES, 308.00 JACK'S UNIFORMS & EQUIP, UNIFORMS, 381.90 JANE PAUL, OFFICE SUPPORT, 96.00 JEANNETTE BLANC, PR22 MILE, 27.03 JENNIFER HANSEN, MILE, 31.90 JOHNSON & MOCK, ATTY, ATTY FEES, 370.50 JONES AUTO, SUPPLIES, 7,653.79 KB'S MINI MART, FUEL, 678.52 LEE AGRI-MEDIA, PUBLISHING, 555.25 MARY LOFTIS, MILE, 80.50 MAXIMUS, SERVICE, 968.22 MICHAEL HEMPEL, MEALS, 54.59 MID-AMERICAN, INS, 20,279.00 MIDWEST ALARM, EQUIP, 320.16 MIPS, SOFTWARE, 1,958.53 MPH INDUSTRIES, SUPPLY, 314.00 NACO, WORKSHOP, 200.00 NACREC, WORKSHOP, 125.00 NE CO. ATTYS ASSOC, DUES, 1,066.00 DHHS, CONTRACT, 90.00 CO. EXTENSION, DUES, 100.00 NPPD, UTILITIES, 793.98 OAKLAND EXPRESS, FUEL, 377.14 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT, PUBLISHING, 1,264.50 OFFICE WAREHOUSE, SUPPLIES, 74.03 PAUL RICHARDS, MILE, 56.75 PENDER HOSP, JAIL MEDICAL, 1,163.00 PENNY WARREN, MILE, 42.12 PHYSICIANS LAB, AUTOPSY, 2,405.00 PLAINDEALER, SUBSCRIPTION, 40.00 QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE, SUPPLIES, 1,637.02 RICHARD THRAMER, ATTY, ATTY FEES, 736.25 SARAH FREIDEL, MEETING/MILE, 83.07 SAVE MORE, SUPPLIES, 417.83 SCOTT'S HARDWARE, PARTS/SUPPLY, 398.30 SHARON WIMER, OFFICE SUPPORT, 985.18 SIGN DEPOT, SIGN/SUPPLY, 675.00 STACEY KEYS, MILE, 69.02 SOS, ELECTION SUPPLY, 20.00 STEPHEN J KRAVIEC ATTY, CHILD SUPPORT, 2,004.06 THE APOTHECARY SHOP, JAIL MEDICAL, 365.26 TED CONNEALY, MILE, 36.86 THURSTON CO. SHERIFF, JAIL, 10,250.00 TK ELEVATOR, MAINTENANCE, 293.51 TRISHA SHEETS, MILE, 86.58 VERIZON, SERVICE PLAN, 822.83 COUNSEL, COPIER, 24.06 WASHINGTON CO. SHERIFF, JAIL, 4,225.00 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL, COPIER, 60.22 ZELLE, HR CONSULT, 3,000.00 AGRIVISION EQUIP, PARTS, 235.70 BARCO, SIGNS, 1,066.00 BLUFF GRAVEL, GRAVEL, 2,176.98 BOMGAARS, SUPPLIES, 1,858.36 BRUMMOND COUNTRY DISPOSAL, GARBAGE, 90.00 BRUMMOND DISPOSAL, GARBAGE, 125.00 BUDDIES MINI MART, FUEL, 859.47 CITY LYONS, UTILITIES, 181.40 CITY OAKLAND, UTILITIES, 24.08 DPA TRUCK & EQUIP, PARTS, 28.35 FARMERS PRIDE, DIESEL, 9,687.14 GINI, FUEL, 26.32 MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOC, BRIDGES, 37,951.15 MARTIN MARIETTA, GRAVEL/BORROW, 20,447.62 MCH HEALTH, DRUG SCREEN, 20.00 MHC KENWORTH, PARTS/FREIGHT, 150.80 MIDWEST SERVICE, FUEL, 14,063.34 NMC CAT, PARTS/RENTAL, 8,153.36 OAKLAND LUMBER, SUPPLIES, 175.45 RANDY L RAGER, PRIOR SERVICE, 69.24 RDO TRUCK CENTER, PARTS, 1,285.22 SAPP BROS PETRO, FUEL, 601.10 SHAMBURG AUTO, SUPPLIES/PARTS, 404.21 STALP GRAVEL, GRAVEL, 18,209.58 STEINY'S GENERAL STORE, SUPPLIES, 107.07 TRI-STATE COMM, TOWER RENTAL, 158.50 TRUCK CENTER, PARTS, 41.91 VERIZON, SERVICE PLAN, 414.46 VILLAGE CRAIG, UTILITIES, 68.44 VILLAGE DECATUR, UTILITIES, 97.15 WESTPOINT IMPLEMENT, PARTS/LABOR, 3,496.80 WPCI, MISC EXPENSE, 28.25 CHATT DEVELOPMENT, RENO GRANT, 15,000.00 DREW LAW, INHERITANCE, 39,596.92 MARSHA KETCHAM, INHERITANCE, 373.33 CENTURYLINK, EQUIP, 747.16 GEOCOMM, SOFTWARE, 4,013.00 NNTC, SERVICE, 129.17 AFLAC, EMPE PD ADDL, 390.91 BCBS, INS, 55,629.29 FIRST NAT'L BANK, FEDERAL TAXES, 44,652.34 GLOBE LIFE, EMPE PD ADDL, 804.64 NATIONWIDE, EMPE PD ADDL, 300.00 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAY CTR, CHILD SUPPORT, 1,530.00 AMERITAS, RETIREMENT, 21,668.14 STATE TAX COMMISSION, STATE TAXES, 6,979.15 VSP, EMPE PD ADDL, 588.79 COLONIAL LIFE, EMPE PD ADDL, 57.79 CREDIT MGMT SERVICES, GARNISHMENT, 128.13 Special Designated Liquor License: A SDL approved for Nelson’s Food Pride to serve a wedding at Harvest Moon (Oakland) July 9, 2022… motions Swanson, Connealy, Ayes –All. Budget Authority for FY 2022-2023: Accepted a proposal from Mytty PC Consulting & Training for $5,000.00 plus mile to compile the County’s FY 2022-2023 budget and provide budget authority training for Clerk’s office… motion by Swanson, Connealy, Ayes – All. For purpose of 2022-2023 budget preparations, the Board instructed Co. Clerk Sarah Freidel to direct the Co. Officials to include the possibility of a cost of living raise up to 6% for the last six months of their 2022-2023 budgets. Closed Session was held from 9:28 a.m.-9:41 a.m. for the protection of public interest to discuss litigations; Co. Atty, Ed Talbot requested that Hwy Supt, Ann Chytka remain in the room during closed session. No action was taken during closed session. Child Support Contract: A current Child Support Enforcement contract will end June 30, 2022. Co. Atty Talbot presented a contract with Stephen J. Kraviec, P.C.,L.L.O., Laura R. Maurstad, Atty, as authorized Attys for Child Support Enforcement. Burt Co. will pay an annual contract sum of $24,000.00 (to be paid $2,000.00 monthly) + mailing, filing, sheriff fees. It will be a two-year contract running from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024. Communication (2): (1)Atty Stuart Mills sent correspondence asking to be considered to handle child support enforcement for Burt Co. (2) Burt Co. District Court Clerk, Michele Quick, sent correspondence urging the board to table any decisions and not enter into a new contract until further conversations could be held with Atty Mills. Co. Atty Talbot asked the board to move forward and sign a new contract with Mr. Kraviec’s office Contract was signed after board motions by Connealy, Swanson, Roll Call, All Ayes. Medicare SHIP Program: Mary Loftis provided an update to the board explaining the possible option of contracting her to provide Medicare Programming Services in Burt Co.; Loftis reported that Dodge and Washington Counties have already expressed interest in having her provide her services to their residents as well. Details of a possible contract are still being explored; she will work with Burt Co. Atty to put together a proposal for services (possible contract). Burt Co. Noxious Weed Program: Chairman Schold signed the 2021 ‘Reports and Requirements Summary’ for Burt Co. Memorandum of Understanding with NE State Patrol: Chairman Schold signed a MOU with Nebraska State Patrol on behalf of Burt Co. The agreement between the MidEast Region (Dodge, Colfax, Burt, Cuming Counties) and NSP will provide regional connectivity for purposes of 9-1-1 call transfers via the statewide ESInet. ZONING: Ann Chytka, Planning & Zoning Admin, asked the board about waiving fees for structures damaged during the April 23, 2022 (fire & wind) Disaster Declaration incident. The Co. Board took no action; fees will not be waived. ROADS: Ann Chytka, Highway Superintendent Jeff Wagner (Mainelli, Wagner Assoc. Engineering) attended to discuss plans and get board direction for the following projects: Co. Road 21 and Co. Road H CoRd. 21 – C-11(364) - Craig South to CoRd. D - 3.74 miles: the board passed motion to put out for bid – 1” Mill and 3” Overlay, desired date to avoid harvest; motions by Webster and Tobin. Passed By Roll Call Vote: Ayes – All Nays- 0. CoRd. H – C-11(362) - Craig West to Hwy. 77 : the board passed motion to put out for bid –- the West 4.2 miles - Profile Mill and 4” Overlay; - the East 2 miles – 1” Mill and 3” Overlay, both with desired date to avoid harvest; motions by Pearson and Connealy. Passed By Roll Call Vote: Ayes – All Nays- 0. CoRd. L -west of FEMA flood project: Chairman asked for clarification of when this could be completed; Chytka and Wagner confirmed that they would see that it’s done during one of the above projects. CoRd. HI Bridge (16-21-10): Plan to bid and compare pipe bridge ‘vs’ box culvert. Skid Loader Rental: The lease on the skid loader is up for renewal; Ann reported that the CAT machine from last year’s lease will be retained for use this year, the least amount will remain at $6,300.00 for 3000 hours, but an additional $700.00 will be paid to cover service agreement on the machine. The board approved the lease… motion Connealy, Swanson, Ayes – All. CoRd. M - Road Ditches: Supervisor Pearson shared that he had concerns expressed to him; issues have been addressed. 2021 P&C Ins. claim: (#21-7064488) Chairman Schold signed property damage release for 8/22/2021 auto accident on Old Hwy. 118; Ty Sears ins company will pay Burt Co. Road Closed Sign: Chytka reported that she had pulled an old work order for a ‘Road Closed’ sign on CoRd. 25 (K-L); it is a private road as of 12/28/2021. PUBLIC COMMENT was taken. The meeting adjourned upon motions by Pearson and Webster at 11:21 A.M. Next Meeting: June 14, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M. SARAH J. FREIDEL Burt County Clerk These minutes are not the official record; a complete copy is available at the Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.burtcounty.ne.gov . Official minutes are not yet approved. ZNEZ LMS 6-9-22
