Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (11-07-2024)

October 31, 2024

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 October 24, 2024, in the Holt County Independent.

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

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Neiman, to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2024, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the tax list corrections #24-019 as submitted by the Assessor. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke, Treptow and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Chairman Frahm convened a public hearing at 9:32 A.M. to receive public comment on the Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption Application on file for Word of Life Christian Center on a 2012 LGS Industries enclosed trailer. No one appeared to comment.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Treptow, to adjourn from public hearing at 9:33 A.M. and return to regular session. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke, Treptow and Frahm.Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Breiner, to approve the Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption Applications on file for Word of Life Christian Center on a 2012 LGS Industries enclosed trailer. Voting Aye: Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke, Treptow, Keyes and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Chairman Frahm adjourned the meeting at 9:44 P.M.

Doug Frahm, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

October 31, 2024

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 October 24, 2024, in the Holt County Independent.

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

Motion by Breiner, 2nd by Neiman, to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2024, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed claims on file.

Correspondence was reviewed.

9:50 A.M. being the time advertised, time was allowed for public comment. No one appeared to comment.

Planning & Zoning Board member appointments were discussed.

Steve Anson and Mary Reiser with Anson Insurance were present and Jeanene Conziemius with Meritain Health Insurance was on telephone conference to discuss the renewal of the Employee Health Care Insurance. Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Paxton, to accept the renewal for Employee Health Care Insurance with Meritain Health Insurance and stay with the $50,000.00 self-insurance. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.  

Veteran Service Officer Ken Stenka presented his Quarterly Report.

UNL Extension Educator LaDonna Werth presented an Extension update.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Neiman, to allow the direct deposit payroll and other related claims. Voting Aye: Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

General Fund Payroll Total:  $230095.78

Road Fund Payroll Total:  $142048.19

Contract Law Fund Total: 2987.25

Payroll Expenses: $143628.75: Internal Revenue, Payroll Tax, 81,919.56; Nebraska Department of Revenue, Payroll Tax, 12,707.05; Meritain Health, Insurance, 2,425.00; Ameritas, Retirement, 40,236.41; AFLAC, Insurance, 3,011.65; Liberty Insurance, Insurance, 391.33; Ameritas Insurance, Insurance, 154.57; Colonial, Insurance, 2,582.17; Appeara, Uniform, 91.22; VSP, Insurance, 109.79

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the Right of Way permit for Jeremy Woeppel for livestock waterline in sections 12 & 13-25-13. Voting Aye: Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Neiman and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Paxton, to accept the quote with BlackStrap, Inc. for the de-icing products for the winter season 2024-2025 at $135.00/ton. Voting Aye: Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Road Superintendent Gary Connot presented his Department Activity Report. 

Resolution #2024-14  Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent. The foregoing resolution was introduced by Supervisor Keyes, who moved its adoption. Supervisor Paxton seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.  The complete resolution will be printed in the official minutes. 

The Board conducted the Quarterly Jail Visit.

Chairman Tielke adjourned the meeting at 12:05 P.M. until November 18, 2024, at 9:45 A.M.

William J. Tielke, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

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