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 11th 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****