Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (1-27-2022)

January 18, 2022

O'Neill, Nebraska

The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasurer Shelly Ross and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on January 13, 2022, in the Holt County Independent and Atkinson Graphic.

Chairman Frahm convened the meeting at 9:30 A.M. with the flag salute.

Motion by Butterfield, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the minutes of the December 31, 2021, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Chairman Frahm adjourned the meeting at 9:39 A.M.

Doug Frahm, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

January 18, 2022

O'Neill, Nebraska

The Holt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session as per adjournment with all members present. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on January 13, 2022, in the Holt County Independent and Atkinson Graphic.

Chairman Tielke convened the meeting at 9:45 A.M. and informed the public of the location of the Open Meeting Poster.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2022, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

The Finance Committee reported that the County Officials had remitted their monthly fees to the County Treasurer as required.

The Treasurer's Report was presented, and the Board acknowledged receipt of the Semi-Annual Statement, and both were placed on file with the County Clerk.

Claims were reviewed.

Correspondence was reviewed.

Motion by Butterfield, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the surety bonds on file for: Daryl Tomjack, Lake Township; Steve Rasmussen, McClure Township; Kirby Kloppenborg, Emmet Township; Oliver Horton, Sand Creek Township; Marlo Drobny, Steel Creek Township. Voting Aye: Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

UNL Extension Educator Amy Timmerman presented a department update and to discuss moving a part time position to full time position. Chairman Tielke asked her to come back at 11:30 A.M. for further discussion.

Veteran Service Officer Ken Stenka presented his Quarterly Report.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Durre presented a department update. The Planning and Zoning Administrator introduced the Conservation Easement Application submitted by Graham Crowe Ranch, LLC, by Leslie H. Graham that was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board on January 10, 2022. Discussion was also held on updating the Holt County Comprehensive Plan. 

Emergency Manager Deb Hilker presented a department update. Discussion was held on establishing a Holt/Boyd Wildland Fire Task Force to allow the Emergency Management vehicles to be used for emergency purposes.

Motion by Butterfield, 2nd by Frahm, to set a public hearing date for February 16, 2022, at 11:15 A.M. for the Annual 2022 One & Six Year Road Improvement Program Hearing in the Holt County Board of Supervisors meeting room. Voting Aye: Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Breiner, to increase the annual salary of the Deputy Assessor, Deputy County Clerk, Deputy Clerk of the District Court and Deputy Treasurer $1,200.00 for 2022. Voting Aye: Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the following claims. Voting Aye: Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

General Fund Claim Total:  $283,697.12: Albin, Mark, Atty Fees, $260.00; American Express, Data Processing, $128.85; Anson Insurance Services, Inc., Ins, $74,306.25; Appeara, Serv, $177.26; Applied Connective Technologies, Serv, $1,802.40; Atkinson Graphic, Print/Pub, $26.67; Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, Medical, $1,248.0; Bergman, Robert, Prior Service, $66.00; Black Hills Energy, Serv, $527.65; Bob Barker Co., Inc, Misc, $187.77; Bomgaars, Supp, $72.72; Bouska, R, F, Prior Service, $108.00; Brent Kelly Law Firm, Lights/Phone/Water, $854.61; Campbell, Ivan, Prior Service, $18.00; Cathy's Computer Services, Rep, $50.00; Century Link-Probation Office, Serv, $222.88; City of O'Neill, Serv, $659.26; Clerk of District Court, Passport Postage Reimburse, $118.80; Connot Tire Service, Rep, $387.90; Cornhusker State Industries, Supp, $55.50; DAS State Accounting, Data Processing, $529.04; Des Moines Stamp Mfg Co., Off Supp, $69.00; DeVall, Gary, Prior Service, $18.00; Doerr, Jeffrey, Atty Fees, $4,431.62; Dollar General, Supp, $172.00; Election Systems & Software, Print/Pub, $531.74; Elkhorn Valley Family Medicine, Medical, $163.50; Ernie's Body Shop, Rep, $100.00; Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott, Travel, $229.90; Fox's Food Plaza, Fuel, $22.34; Frahm, Doug, Mileage, $812.62; Fusion Cloud Services, LLC, Serv, $248.13; Galyen, Boettcher & Baier, Atty Fees, $525.00; Gilley, Michelle, Mileage, $60.48; Gokie Oil Co., Fuel, $178.80; Great America Leasing Co., Off Equip Lease, $1,408.79; Great Plains Communications, Inc., Serv, $184.31; Grenier, Frank, Prior Service, $60.00; Gworks, Data Processing, $2,875.00; Haggerty, Tim, Prior Service, $54.00; Herzog, Thomas, Atty Fees, $2,060.00; Hilker, Debra, Mileage, $187.50; Holiday Inn Kearney, Travel, $1,379.40; Holt County Independent, Print/Pub, $133.69; Holt County Sheriff, Postage Reimburse, $18.96; Holt County Court, Court Costs, $169.00; Holt County District Court, Court Costs, $36.00; Holt County Treasurer, Misc, $28.00; Jack's Uniforms & Equipment, Supp, $42.94; Johnson's, Inc., Main/Rep, $6,643.54; KBRX Radio Station, Advertising, $79.50; Kirschmer, Alexis, Prior Service, $42.00; Krysl, Kipton, Prior Service, $20.00; Lechtenberg, Carmen, Mileage, $6.06; Loup Basin RC&D Council, Dues, $200.00; Madison County District Court, Mental Health Board Costs, $100.00; Madison County Sheriff, Mental Health Board Costs, $28.03; McCarthy Abstract Co., Reappraisal Exp, $200.00; McIntosh Jewelry, Inc., Misc, $5.00; Meritain Health, Ins, $125,000.00; Microfilm Imaging Systems, Inc., Off Equip Lease, $123.00; Mid-States Organized Crime Info, Sub, $100.00; Miner, Jess, Mileage, $36.96; Mips, Inc., Data Processing/Off Supp, $4,735.28; Nebraska Clerks of District Court Association, Assoc Dues, $50.00; Nebraska Health & Human Services, Year End, $90.00; Nebraska Association of County Clerks, 2022 Member Dues, $75.00; Nebraska Public Power District, Serv, $2,728.19; Nebraska Tech & Telecommunications, Inc., Serv, $395.09; Nebraska Weed Control Association, Dues/Reg, $255.00; Nebraskalink Holdings, LLC, dba OPTK, Serv, $280.00; Nebraska.Gov, Sub, $8.50; Netcom, Inc., Misc, $22.00; Northeast Nebraska County Assessor's Association, 2022 Dues, $50.00; O'Neill Car Wash, Serv, $48.75; O'Neill Chamber of Commerce, Member Dues, $127.00; O'Neill Electric Motor Services, Supp, $139.50; O'Neill Family Pharmacy, Medical, $410.00; O'Neill Pest Control, Contract Labor, $75.00; O'Neill Printing Co., Off Supp, $53.50; O'Neill Shopper, Advertising, $45.00; O'Neill Super Foods, Supp, $1,412.03; O'Neill Tire & Supply, Rep, $212.45; Office Products Center, Data Processing Equip/Rep, $253.12; Ogden's Ace Hardware, Supp, $108.93; Olberding, Rita, Serv, $53.96; One Office Solution-Assessor, Off Supp, $103.71; One Office Solution-Brent Kelly Law, Off Supp, $347.88; One Office Solution-Clerk, Off Supp, $148.68; One Office Solution-District Court, Off Supp, $29.88; One Office Solution-Extension, Off Supp, $4.00; One Office Solution-Jail, Off Supp, $20.94; One Office Solution-Probation, Off Supp, $313.32; One Office Solution-Public Defender, Off Supp, $39.52; One Office Solution-Sheriff, Off Supp, $15.24; One Office Solution-Treasurer, Off Supp, $138.23; Pavel, Cathy, Mileage, $145.60; Peetz, Forrest, Atty Fees, $6,295.89; Peterson, Kristi, Mileage, $3.03; Petty Cash-Treasurer, Postage Reimburse, $2.96; Pinkerman, Delmar, Prior Service, $6.00; Pollard Pumping, Inc., Rep, $630.00; Postmaster-County Attorney, Annual Box Fee, $296.00; Postmaster-Public Defender, Postage, $214.00; Prairie Hills Ford, Rep, $41.96; Precision IT, Rep, $91.00; Quality Alignment & Repair, Rep, $101.97; Quill Corporation-Clerk, Off Supp, $354.33; Quill Corporation-County Court, Off Supp, $133.50; Quill-Extension, Off Supp, $52.11; Ramm, Jim, Mileage, $73.92; Ranchland Auto Parts, Supp, $22.56; Rasmussen Land Surveying, LLC, Contract Labor, $12,301.81; Region IV, 3rd Qtr 21/22, $5,548.00; Schmit, Eileen, Prior Service, $30.00; Schmitz Electric, Inc., Main/Rep, $165.36; Security Shredding Services, Serv, $35.00; Slaymaker, Rick, Supp, $3.90; Smith, Darla, Contract Labor, $1,500.00; Smith, Rodney, E-Fax/Dues, $233.90; Sobotka, Christina, Serv, $250.00; Stenka, Ken, Misc, $180.00; Strong, Geneen, Prior Service, $12.00; Taylor Made Printing, Off Supp, $114.50; The Sidwell Company, Reappraisal Exp, $240.00; Thomas, Judith, Prior Service, $96.00; Three River Communications, LLC, Serv, $220.97; Tielke, Bill, Mileage, $557.20; Timmerman, Amy, Mifi Card, $90.04; Torpin's Rodeo Market, Supp, $118.88; Trade Winds Motel, Travel, $150.00; Treptow, Joshua, Mileage, $375.76; Triple R Tire, LLC, Rep, $92.95; US Bank, Off Supp/Postage, $333.38; Vanguard Appraisals, Inc., Data Process, $3,275.00; Verizon Wireless, Serv, $372.25; Werth, LaDonna, Registration, $50.88; Wex Bank, Fuel, $2,231.26; Whitehill, Kylee, Mileage, $9.09; Wood, Mike, Mileage, $26.88; Zelle Human Resource Solutions, Serv, $3,235.20 

Road Fund Claim Total:  $263,919.76: Ag & Industrial Equipment, Parts, $176.79; AKRS Equipment, Equip Rental/Parts/Rep, $21,977.45; Appeara, Serv, $307.57 

Applied Connective Technologies, Serv, $8.25; AT&T, Serv, $68.81; Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, Medical, $57.00; Beaver Bearing Co., Parts, $328.47; Black Hills Energy, Serv, $1,055.19; Bomgaars, Parts/Supp, $1,937.41; Boog's Welding & Repair, Inc., Parts/Supp, $30.58; Braun's Food Center, Supp, $37.99; Breiner Welding & Fabrication, Parts/Rep, $2,605.66; Carhart Lumber Co., Parts, $394.31; Carroll Olson Enterprises, Parts/Supp, $513.48; Century Link-2377 Road, Serv, $61.61; Century Link-2831 Road, Serv, $61.89; Century Link-3888 Road, Serv, $156.24; Century Link-5440 Road, Serv, $61.86; City of Atkinson, Serv, $68.94; Cole Petroleum, Fuel, $18,504.00; Cole Sand & Gravel, Gravel, $22,594.50; Connot Tire Service, Parts/Rep, $1,708.30; DNJ Transportation & Repair, Parts/Rep, $2,529.47; Elkhorn Rural Public Power District, Serv, $103.36; Elkhorn Sand & Gravel, LLC, Gravel, $16,356.00; Emme Sand & Gravel, Gravel, $76,288.91; Ewing Family Foods, Supp, $16.14; Ewing Feed & Supply, Supp, $19.97; Farmers Pride, Fuel, $5,437.03; Farmers Store, Supp, $547.10; First Stop, Fuel, $219.45; Fusion Cloud Services, LLC, Serv, $58.18; Galyen Energy Supply, Fuel, $3,627.19; Gokie, Jermoe, Richard, Michael & Terren, Right of Way, $2,400.00; Great America Leasing Co., Off Equip Lease, $184.15; Great Plains Communications, Inc., Serv, $52.84; Great Western Gas Co., Fuel, $684.22; Green's Service, Fuel/Parts, $4,541.41; Hipke, Keith, Gravel, $1,632.50; Holt County Independent, Print/Pub, $113.23; Holt County Tire, Parts/Rep, $1,144.90; J&J Sanitation - 3051-1421, Serv, $234.24; J&J Sanitation - 3051-1859, Serv, $103.37; K & K Welding & Manufacturing Co., Supp, $18.24; K & M Telephone Co., Serv, $35.63; K L & S, Inc., Supp, $128.51; Knox County Treasurer, Bridge Repair, $2,949.14; Mainelli Wagner & Associates, Inc., Engineering Fees, $33,234.92; Midwest Service & Sales Co., Parts/Rep, $19,791.96; Mitchell Equipment, Inc., Parts, $16.19; Motor Fuels Division, 4th Qtr 2021, $4,707.00; Municipal Power, Serv, $682.69; Nebraska Public Power District, Serv, $416.10; Nebraska Safety & Fire Equipment, Inc., Parts, $663.00; NMC, Grease/Oil/Parts, $3,402.40; North Central Public Power, Serv, $89.00; Northeast Nebraska Telephone Co., Serv, $45.42; O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc., Parts/Supp, $1,352.56; O'Neill Printing Co., Off Supp, $279.00; O'Neill Shopper, Print/Pub, $167.28; O'Neill Super Foods, Supp, $118.37; O'Reilly Auto Parts, Parts, $27.96; Ogden's Ace Hardware, Parts/Supp, $72.72; One Office Solution, Off Supp, $63.49; Pitzer Digital, LLC, Misc, $64.00; Pomp's Tire Service, Inc., Chains/Tires, $199.00; Power Plan, Parts, $313.43; Ranchland Auto Parts, Parts/Supp, $434.60; Rose Equipment, Inc., Parts, $229.92; Ryan's Truck & Tractor Repair, Parts, $81.05; Shamrock Diesel Repair, Parts, $19.65; Southside Mini Mart, Fuel, $402.74; The Wrangler, Advertising, $45.00; Torpin's Rodeo Market, Supp, $58.05; Truck Center Co., Parts, $580.71; US Bank, Parts/Fuel/Travel/Off Supp, $621.24; Verizon Connect, Serv, $712.36; Verizon Wireless, Serv, $195.00; Village of Chambers, Serv, $81.50; Walters, Susan, Supp Reimburse, $75.00; Warp Networks, Inc., Serv, $55.00; Weldon Parts, Parts, $655.41; Welsh Welding & Repair, Parts/Rep, $444.16; Westend Mini Mart, Fuel, $406.20; Westside Restaurant, Misc, $450.00; White's Service, Fuel, $377.03; Wm. Krotter Co., Supp, $80.43; 95 West Express, Fuel, $66.74 

Visitor's Promotion Fund Claim Total:  $2,600.00: O'Neill Lions Club, Impact Pro Wrestling, $2,600.00 

Visitor's Improvement Fund Claim Total:  $5,782.78: O'Neill Chamber of Commerce, Contract Labor, $1,382.78; Village of Ewing, Cement for Camper Pads, $4,400.00

 Stop Program Fund Claim Total:  $2,000.00: Nebraska State Patrol Foundation, Drone, $2,000.00 

Jail Commissary Fund Claim Total:  $1,515.44: Encartele, Inc., Misc, $1,500.00; Three River Communications, LLC, Serv, $15.44 

Mary Reiser and Steve Anson with Anson Insurance Agency was present to review the County insurance renewal with the Board.

Weed Superintendent Bill Babutzke presented his Department Activity Report.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Frahm, to approve the fee charge of $.10 per tag for the hay inspection fee by the Holt County Weed Department. Voting Aye: Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

The Board continued discussion with UNL Extension Educator Amy Timmerman on part-time or full-time office position.  

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Keyes, to advertise for a part-time office position in the UNL Extension Office to average 24 hours per week with Veteran Preference hiring. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Sheriff Ben Matchett was present to discuss merit pay and wages for the sheriff deputies and jailers for 2022.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Frahm, to increase the jailer wages and sheriff deputies' wages $.57 per hour and to continue with the merit pay for the sheriff deputies. Voting Aye: Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

The Board conducted the quarterly jail visit.

Chairman Tielke adjourned the meeting at 12:15 P.M. until January 31, 2022, at 9:45 A.M.

William J. Tielke, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

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