Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (4-13-2023)

March 31, 2023

O'Neill, Nebraska

The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present except Frahm and Paxton. 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 March 23, 2023, in the Atkinson Graphic.

Acting Chairman Tielke convened the meeting at 9:31 A.M. with the flag salute.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Breiner, to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2023, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Acting Chairman Tielke convened a public hearing at 9:32 A.M. to receive public comment on the Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption Applications on file for: Avera St. Anthony's Hospital on a 2022 Chrysler Voyager and a 2012 Dodge Caravan; Bright Horizons on a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado; Good Samaritan Society – Atkinson on a 2012 Dodge Caravan; West Holt Memorial Hospital on a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Van. No one appeared to comment.

Motion by Breiner, 2nd by Treptow, to adjourn from public hearing at 9:41 A.M. and return to regular session. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Breiner, to approve the Motor Vehicle Exemption Applications on file for: Avera St. Anthony's Hospital on a 2022 Chrysler Voyager and a 2012 Dodge Caravan; Bright Horizons on a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado; Good Samaritan Society – Atkinson on a 2012 Dodge Caravan; West Holt Memorial Hospital on a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Van. Voting Aye: Neiman, Breiner, Treptow, Keyes and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Acting Chairman Tielke adjourned the meeting at 9:42 A.M.

William J. Tielke, 

Acting Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

March 31, 2023

O'Neill, Nebraska

The Holt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session as per adjournment with all members present except Frahm and Paxton.  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 March 23, 2023, in the 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 Neiman, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2023, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton.Motion carried.

Claims on file were reviewed.

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

Sheriff Ben Matchett was present to discuss updating a patrol unit.

Correspondence was reviewed.

Carbon Solutions Pipeline representative Rob Latimer was present to update the Board on the carbon pipeline project.

Steve Melnick with Colonial Insurance presented a long term and short term disability insurance option for Holt County employees.

Dan & Monica Eaton were present to discuss the condition of 504 Road.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Treptow, to void check #23030190 to TRP of O'Neill for $377.03 due to duplicate payment. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Neiman, to approve the Right of Way permit for K&M Telephone Co. for fiber optic cable in Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 26-26-11. Voting Aye: Neiman, Breiner, Treptow, Keyes and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Motion by Neiman, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the Atkinson Southeast Bridge Project CN #81036 Utility Agreement. Voting Aye: Breiner, Treptow, Keyes, Neiman and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Motion by Briener, 2nd by Keyes, to concur with the request of the O'Neill Northeast CN #81056 revised start date to May 15, 2023. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

11:30 A.M. being the time advertised, bids were opened for gravel for 2023. Bids were as follows:

• Pollock Redi Mix: Road Gravel-$10.75/ton; Mud - $11.75/ton ; Oversize - $14.75/ton

• Dobias Sand & Gravel: Road Gravel - $13.50/yd; Armor Coat - $14.00/yd; Oversize - $22.50/yd; 3/8 x 1 - $26.00/yd; Sand - $5.00/yd; Hauling - $115.00

• Atkinson Sand & Gravel: Road Gravel - $11.50/yd; Armor Coat -  $12.00/yd; Kennel Rock - $19.50/yd; Sand - $5.50/yd; Dirt - $7.00/yd ; Hauling: Truck $95.00 hr. / Truck & pup $125.00 hr. 

• Cole Sand & Gravel: Road Gravel - $12.25/ton; Coarse Gravel - $13.50/ton; Armor Coat - $13.50/ton;

Over-size - $18.50/ton; Mudrock Gravel - $13.25/ton; Sand/Dirt - $5.50/ton; 3/8 plus - $25.00/ton; Hauling: $175.00 truck & pup

• Emme Sand & Gravel: Road Gravel - $17.35/yd or $12.85/ton; Coarse Gravel - $17.35/yd or $12.85/ton; Armor Coat - $17.35/yd or $12.85/ton; Over-size - $26.35/yd or $19.50/ton; 3/8x1” screened - $29.70/yd or $22.00/ton; Pack-Dirt - $6.00/yd or $4.50/ton; Hauling: $165.00 hr. truck & pup & Strait truck: $125.00

• Spud Sand & Gravel: Road Gravel 3/8x1 - $21.95/ton; Road Gravel - $12.95/ton; Armor Coat - $12.95/ton; Spud Mix - $13.95/ton; Mud Rock - $13.95/ton; Wash Sand - $4.00/ton; Bank Run Sand & Clay - $4.00/ton

• Elkhorn Sand & Gravel: Road Gravel - $12.00/ton; Coarse Gravel - $15.00/ton; Armor Coat - $12.00/ton ; Over-size - $20.00/ton; Sand - $5.00/ton; Hauling: $110.00 hr. dump truck $140.00 hr. sidedump Gravel bids were reviewed.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Neiman, to accept all gravel bids for April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. The County reserves the right to reject any product that does not meet County specs and will not allow a fuel surcharge. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

The Board conducted an interview for the Road Grader Foreman position.

Road Superintendent Gary Connot presented his Department Activity Report.

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

General Fund Payroll Total: $212,615.84

Road Fund Payroll Total: $126,750.27

Law Enforcement Fund Claim Total: $2,943.26

Payroll Expenses: $131,920.85: Internal Revenue, Payroll Tax, 75,265.45; Nebraska Department of Revenue, Payroll Tax, 11,612.55; Meritain Health, Insurance, 2,375.00; Nebraska Child Support Payment, Wage Assignment, 370.00; Ameritas, Retirement, 36,842.08; AFLAC, Insurance, 3,101.42; Liberty Insurance, Insurance, 445.98; Ameritas Insurance, Insurance, 315.38; Appeara, Uniform, 100.44; Colonial Life, Insurance, 1,492.55

General Fund Claim Total: $2396.43: Postmaster, Postage, 1,522.09; PIP, Postcards, 874.34

Motion by Neiman, 2nd by Breiner, to approve the installation and acceptance of audio/visual equipment in the District Courtroom provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation (AOCP). Voting Aye: and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Neiman, to approve the updated fee schedule for the County Clerk/Register of Deeds office. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

The Board recessed at 12:57 P.M. 

Chairman Tielke reconvened the meeting at 1:15 P.M. with all members present except Frahm and Paxton.

1:15 P.M. being the time advertised Chairman Tielke convened a public hearing concerning the addition of a Resolution Opposing Perpetual Land and Water Conservation Easements to the Holt County Planning and Zoning Regulations and the Holt County Comprehensive Plan. 5 interested taxpayers and 2 Planning & Zoning members were in attendance. Those speaking were: Gene Kelly, Rod Heiss, Les Graham, Tom Schaaf and Steve Boshart. 

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Breiner, to adjourn from public hearing at 2:11 P.M. and return to regular session. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Frahm and Paxton. Motion carried.

Chairman Tielke adjourned the meeting at 2:28 P.M. until April 17, 2023, at 9:45 A.M.

William J. Tielke, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

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