May 28, 2013

The Keya Paha County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 28, 2013 as advertised.  Chairman Ritterbush called the meeting to order at 10:10, also present:  Commissioner Nilson and Clerk Wentworth, Commissioner Tuerk arrived at 10:30 and E Scott arrived at 10:45.  Ritterbush noted the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall.  After review, Nilson moved to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, Ritterbush seconded.  Voting:  Nilson—yes, Tuerk—absent and Ritterbush—yes. 

After discussion Tuerk moved to approve the Region 24 budget for the 2013/2014 year with the Keya Paha County share being 11,317.85 Nilson seconded.  Voting:  Tuerk—yes, Ritterbush—yes and Nilson—yes, all voted in favor, motion carried.

The Niobrara Council prepared an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Creation and Provision of Firewise Communities Program Services.  After review Ritterbush moved to enter into the Interlocal Agreement, Nilson seconded.  Voting:  Ritterbush—yes, Nilson—yes and Tuerk—abstain.

M. Swan, Three River Telco met with the Commissioners to stress the importance to call the Diggers One number when the County employees are doing any work that would require digging, or at the very least, in an emergency contact him.

The Commissioners and Scott went to lunch.

CLAIMS
	Salaries & Ins Reimb		$                 9,726.98
	Ameritas	co-share ret	$                     440.96
	BKR Extension	op exp	$                 1,184.46
	BC&BS	ins prem	$                 5,362.84
	Coast to Coast Solution	supp	$                     108.86
	First Concord	fees	$                         6.00
	Hornady	supp	$                     207.70
	Barbara Nilson	dispatch	$                     708.33
	Office Depot	supp	$                     183.95
	Eric Scott	clerical/phone 3 months	$                 1,500.00
	Springview Herald	printing & publishing	$                     269.40
	Town & Country	supp	$                       53.89
	Van Diest Suppy	lawn exp	$                     975.75
	WPB	co-share fica	$                     667.49
ROAD FUND
	Salaries & Ins Reimb		$                 5,894.43
	Ameritas	co-share ret	$                     338.35
	BC&BS	ins prem	$                 4,599.15
	Town & Country	sup	$                       63.83
	WPB	co-share fica	$                     438.81
	WPB	wheel loader pmt	$                 2,385.65
VETERAN'S AID FUND
	Carrot-Top Industries	grave markers	$                     517.25
WEED FUND
	Salaries & Ins Reimb		$                 1,208.33
	Ameritas	co-share ret	$                       47.81
	G&S Ag	supp	$                     485.00
	Sandhills Weed Mgmt Area	print/pub	$                       43.52
	Springview Herald	print/pub	$                       88.00
	Town & Country Market	supp	$                       19.59
	Van Deist Supply	supp	$                 1,312.00
	WPB	co-share fica	$                       92.44

Ritterbush moved to approve the above Claims, Nilson seconded.  Voting:  Nilson—yes, Tuerk—yes and Ritterbush—yes.  All voted in favor, motion carried.

Ritterbush moved to approve the road crossing for R Heerten, Nilson seconded.  Voting:  Ritterbush—yes, Nilson—yes and Tuerk—yes.  All voted in favor, motion carried.

H Hespe met with the Commissioners to discuss lawn sprinkler changes, it was decided to wait on the changes.  The cracks in the walls in the courtroom were also discussed, Hespe will be checking on some options.

At 4:35 chairman Ritterbush declared the meeting adjourned until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 11^th at 10:00 am at the courthouse.  A current agenda is on file in the Clerk’s office and available online at:  http://www.co.keya-paha.ne.us.

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                                                    Bruce Ritterbush, Chairman                                                                                        Suzy Wentworth, Clerk

****These minutes are not yet approved and may be corrected****