January 24, 2012

               

The Keya Paha County Commissioners met Tuesday, January 24, 2012 as advertised.  Chairman Nilson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., also present were Commissioners Tuerk and Ritterbush, County Attorney Scott and Clerk Wentworth, Chairman Nilson noted that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall.

               

After review, Ritterbush moved to approve the minutes of the previous minutes, Tuerk seconded.  Voting:  Nilson—yes, Tuerk—yes and Ritterbush—yes.  All voted in favor, motion carried.

               

General Business:  LB 970 dealing with Inheritance Tax was discussed, Scott will send a letter to the Committee with the concerns of the County Commissioners.  The Clerk mentioned that the GIS website for the County is up and running, the address is www.keyapaha.gisworkshop.com

               

Maps with the 911 addressing were discussed, Nilson moved to purchase 10 wall maps from GEOComm, Ritterbush seconded.  Voting: Tuerk—yes, Ritterbush—yes and Nilson—yes, all voted in favor, motion carried.

               

Nilson moved to re-appoint Cindy Libolt to the Library Board, Tuerk seconded.  Voting:  Ritterbush—yes, Nilson—yes and Tuerk—yes, all voted in favor, motion carried.  Libolt visited with the Board about damage on the Library Building, it needs new gutters and the some repair work done.  The Commissioners instructed Libolt to get some estimates for the work and gutters.

               

The Commissioners and County Attorney Scott went to lunch.

               

Zoning Administrator Kienke was present to discuss appointments to the Planning Board and to the Board of Adjustments.  Tuerk moved to appoint Marcia Frick to the Board of Adjustments, Ritterbush seconded.  Voting:  Nilson—yes, Tuerk—yes and Ritterbush—yes.  All voted in favor, motion carried.  Tuerk moved to appoint Tim Krueger to a 3 year term on the Planning Board, Nilson seconded.  Voting:  Tuerk—yes, Ritterbush—yes and Nilson—yes, all voted in favor, motion carried.  Ritterbush moved to reappoint Brad Arrowsmith and Ben Weston to a three year term on the Planning Board, Nilson seconded.  Voting:  Ritterbush—yes, Nilson—yes and Tuerk—yes.  All voted in favor, motion carried.

               

The Commissioners discussed the Tipman post driver that was purchased earlier, the Road departments has had many problems with it.  Tuerk talked to Tipman and they are willing to take the driver back and give the county a full refund.  The Road Department will ship the driver back to the company.

 

CLAIMS

 

GENERAL FUND

 

Payroll

$           6,874.23

 

Ameritas

co-share ret

$              461.36

 

BKR Extension

op exp

$              809.69

 

BC&BS

ins prem

$           5,362.84

 

DAS Central Finance

data processing

$              175.00

 

First Concord

fees

$                  6.00

 

NACO

conference registration

$              240.00

 

NE Planning & Zoning

dues/sub

$                97.50

 

NE Assoc of County Treasurers

dues

$                75.00

 

Barbara Nilson

dispatch

$              708.33

 

Office Products

office supplies

$                21.66

 

Springview Herald

printing & publishing

$              168.83

 

Kaye Thiede

ins reimbursement

$              625.93

 

Totalfunds by Hasler

postage services

$              218.66

 

Town & Country

supplies

$                21.22

 

Roger Wentworth

water

$                15.00

 

WPB

co-share fica

$              332.49

ROAD FUND

 

Salaries

$           4,995.00

 

 

Ameritas

co-share fica

$              337.16

 

 

BC&BS

ins prem

$           4,599.15

 

 

Bomgaars

supplies

$                  9.68

 

 

Conney Safety Products

signs

$           3,373.90

 

 

Painter Sales

supplies

$              252.27

 

 

Town & Country Market

supplies

$                25.82

 

 

WPB

co-share fica

$              370.34

 

 

WEED FUND

 

Salaries

$              708.33

 

 

Ameritas

co-share ret

$                47.81

 

 

Sandhills Weed Management Area

supplies

$              120.01

 

 

WPB

co-share fica

$                54.19

 

               

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

               

D. Fox met with Commissioners to update them on E911 expenses and outstanding bills for Region 24.  Nilson moved to pay the Keya Paha County share of CSI outstanding bill and Keya Paha County share of GEOComm maintenance contract.  After discussion Nilson rescinded his motion and put the outstanding bill and maintenance contract on the next meeting’s agenda.

               

Nilson declared the meeting adjourned until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held February 14th at 10:00 am at the courthouse.  A current agenda is on file in the Clerk’s office.

 

 

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Suzy Wentworth, Clerk                                                                                                 Corey Nilson, Chairman