Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (8-25-2022)

August 16, 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 August 4, 2022, in the Holt County Independent.

Chairman Frahm convened the meeting at 9:01 A.M. with the flag salute.

Motion by Butterfield, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the minutes of the July 29, 2022, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke  and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Butterfield, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the tax list corrections #22-020 as submitted by the Assessor. Voting Aye: Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke, Treptow and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

The Board discussed levy authority for fiscal year 2022/2023 for the political subdivisions.

Motion by Tielke, 2nd by Keyes, to share levy authority of $.05 with the townships, $.05 with the fire districts and $.01 with the Holt County Agriculture Society, for 2022/2023. Voting Aye: Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke, Treptow, Keyes and Frahm. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Chairman Frahm adjourned the meeting at 9:09 A.M. 

Doug Frahm, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

August 16, 2021

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 August 4, 2022, in the Holt County Independent.

Chairman Tielke convened the meeting at 9:15 A.M. and informed the public of the location of the Open Meeting Poster.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the minutes of the July 29, 2022, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

The Treasurer's report was presented and placed on file.  

The Board reviewed claims on file.

The Board acknowledged receipt of the preliminary levy allocation requests from the political subdivisions. 

The Board discussed changing the meeting date of the September 16, 2022, meeting due to the Northeast District NACO meeting will be held in Norfolk on September 16th. Due to other conflicts on September 15th and 19th the Holt County Board of Supervisors meeting will not be changed and will be on September 16th. The Board will not be attending the Fall District meeting.

Motion by Butterfield, 2nd by Frahm, to approve the written fee policy for the Holt County Clerk's Office to include $1.00 per sheet for laminating charge. This policy is on file in each individual office. Voting Aye: Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the surety bonds on file for: Marcia Engelhaupt, Secretary/Treasurer Spencer Rural Fire District and Woody Sobotka, Treasurer Holt County Rural Fire District #3. Voting Aye: Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Treptow, to accept the quote from MeTL Sandblasting to re-stripe the parking lot at the Holt County Annex for $1,649.00. Voting Aye: Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Breiner, to acknowledge receipt of the Distress Warrant Report presented by Sheriff Ben Matchett and file with the County Clerk. Voting Aye: Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Paxton, pursuant to Nebraska State Statute #77-1738 the Holt County Treasurer presented a list of 2020 Personal Property Taxes to the Board asking for approval to strike parcel #010000027 for $67.68 due to no property in Holt County to levy on. Voting Aye: Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Ed Lewis with NECC was present to discuss the possible use of the Holt County CDL testing spot for training classes through the college when the site is not in use for DMV testing.

Natalie Butterfield was present to discuss insurance coverage on the General John O'Neill statute. The statute is covered under the county umbrella policy.

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

General Fund Claim Total: $150,212.38: Albin, Mark, Atty Fees, $434.68; American Express, Off Rep, $113.88; Antelope County Sheriff, Serv, $305.00; Appeara, Serv, $184.24; Applied Connective Technologies, Off Equip/Serv, $1,323.00; Atkinson Graphic, Print/Pub, $358.07; Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, Medical, $900.00; Babutzke, William, Travel, $16.00; Black Hills Energy, Serv, $279.95; Bomgaars, Supp, $297.43; Brent Kelly Law Firm, Phone/Utilities, $882.62; Carhart Lumber Co., Supp, $4.88; Century Link-Probation Office, Serv, $224.62; Century Link-Sheriff & Courthouse, Serv, $816.21; City of O'Neill, Serv, $1,007.56; Clearfly Communications, Serv, $333.65; Clerk of District Court, Postage Reimburse, $125.30; Connot Tire Service, Rep, $1,067.82; Cornhusker State Industries, Off Equip, $2,227.00; DAS Central Finance, Data Process, $432.88; Des Moines Stamp Mfg Co., Off Supp, $88.70; Eakes, Off Equip Lease, $141.92; Election Systems & Software, Off Supp, $1,050.00; Ewalt Law Office, P.C., L.L.O., Atty Fees, $2,537.50; Ewing Family Foods, Supp, $351.08; Fox's Food Plaza, Fuel, $145.91; Fusion Cloud Services, LLC, Serv, $269.69; Galyen, Boettcher & Baier PC, LLO, Atty Fees, $641.55; Gokie Oil Co., Fuel, $707.57; Government Forms & Supplies, Off Supp, $201.47; Great America Leasing Co., Off Equip Lease, $1,414.29; Great Plains Communications, Inc., Serv, $210.19; Holt County Independent, Off Supp/Print/Pub, $1,309.41; Holt County Assessor, Off Supp, $12.99; Holt County Court, Court Costs, $748.47; Holt County District Court, Court Costs, $108.00; Holt County Treasurer, Misc, $40.00; KBRX Radio Station, Print/Pub/Sub, $87.00; Kersenbrock Dental Care PC, Medical, $106.00; Keyes, Scott, Travel, $227.57; Knox County Treasurer, Hazard Mitigation Cost, $3,197.09; Knox, Kelli, Supp, $136.77; Mathison Heating & Air, LLC, Rep, $162.50; McIntosh Jewelry, Misc, $6.00; Menish, Scott, Rep, $242.57; Meritain Health, Health Ins, $100,000.00; Microfilm Imaging Systems, Inc., Off Equip Lease, $246.00; Microsoft, Off Supp, $132.00; Mips, Inc., Data Process, $2,073.95; Moses, Rachael, Misc, $30.00; Nebraska Health & Human Services, Serv, $90.00; Nebraska Public Power District, Serv, $3,803.52; Nebraska Tech & Telecommunications, Inc., Serv, $447.79; Nebraskalink Holdings, LLC dba OPTK, Serv, $280.00; Nordby, Ed, Travel, $17.39; O'Neill Car Wash, Serv, $68.97; O'Neill Chemical Co., Supp, $929.70; O'Neill Electric Motor Services, Supp, $185.55; O'Neill Family Pharmacy, Medical, $77.58; O'Neill Printing Co., Off Supp, $65.00; O'Neill Shopper, Print/Pub, $528.80; Office Products Center, Off Equip/Rep, $311.87; Ogden's Ace Hardware, Supp, $178.96; One Office Solution-Assessor, Off Supp, $113.11; One Office Solution-Brent Law, Off Supp, $40.60; One Office Solution-Clerk, Off Supp, $53.33; One Office Solution-Probation, Off Supp, $164.40; One Office Solution-Treasurer, Off Supp, $157.59; Pavel, Cathy, Mileage, $190.63; Petty Cash-County Attorney, Postage Reimburse/Off Supp, $190.27; Petty Cash-Sheriff, Postage Reimburse, $45.07; Petty Cash-Weed, Postage Reimburse, $30.23; Prairie Hills Ford, Rep, $50.86; Quill Corporation-Clerk, Off Supp, $201.31; Quill-Extension, Off Supp, $102.57; Ramada Inn-Kearney, Travel, $154.00; Ranchland Auto Parts, Rep, $117.65; Reiser Insurance Group, LLC, Bond, $50.00; Rotherham Tire Service, Rep, $48.50; Share Corporation, Supp, $394.96; Smith, Darla, Contract Labor, $1,500.00; Smith, Joseph, Atty Fees, $130.00; Stenka, Ken, Data Process/Supp, $88.53; Stuart Locker, Supp, $1,096.67; Taylor Made Printing, Print/Pub, $1,414.00; Three River Communications, LLC, Serv, $227.56; Timmerman, Amy, Mifi Card, $90.04; Torpin's Rodeo Market, Supp, $263.76; Town and Country Autobody, Rep, $50.00; Tyler Technologies, Data Process, $898.00; US Bank, Off Supp/Post/Training, $915.47; Verizon Wireless, Serv, $315.50; Wex Bank, Fuel, $3,171.66; Zelle Human Resource Solutions, Serv, $3,000.00

Road Fund Claim Total: $422,443.65: A & R Construction Company, Road/Bridge, $47,217.83; AKRS Equipment, Parts, $702.75; AMG-O'Neill, Medical, $150.00; Appeara, Serv, $319.20; Applied Connective Technologies, Serv, $12.80; AT&T, Serv, $72.29; Atkinson Sand & Gravel, Inc., Gravel, $11,335.12; Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, Medical, $57.00; B's Enterprises, Inc., Fuel/Supp, $8,085.00; Bartak Glass, Parts, $50.00; Black Hills Energy, Serv, $105.06; Blain Pumping & Plumbing, Rep, $220.00; Bomgaars, Parts/Supp, $4,843.59; Breiner Welding & Fabrication, Rep/Supp, $431.27; Carroll Olson Enterprises, Parts/Supp, $392.39; Century Link, Serv, $63.00; Century Link, Serv, $79.00; Century Link, Serv, $156.24; Century Link, Serv, $63.29; City of Atkinson, Serv, $79.24; Cole Petroleum, Fuel, $52,194.00; Cole Sand & Gravel, Gravel/Rental, $5,789.40; Connot Tire Service, Parts/Rep/Supp, $2,056.95; Elkhorn Rural Public Power District, Serv, $69.27; Elkhorn Sand & Gravel, LLC, Gravel, $8,409.00; Elkhorn Valley Family Medicine, Medical, $173.50; Emme Sand & Gravel, Gravel, $17,641.80; Ewing Feed & Supply, Supp, $33.07; Farmers Pride, Fuel, $9,993.38; Farmers Store, Fuel, $495.13; First Stop, Fuel, $172.93; Fusion Cloud Services, LLC, Serv, $48.63; Galyen Energy Supply, Fuel, $5,656.00; Garrett Enterprises, Inc., Tires, $785.90; Great America Leasing Co., Off Equip Lease, $184.15; Great Plains Communications, Inc., Serv, $53.59; Green's Service, Fuel/Supp, $5,423.21; Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corp, Asphalt, $10,316.25; Hipke, Keith, Rent, $1,000.00; Holt County Independent, Print/Pub, $235.55; J&J Sanitation - 3051-1421, Serv, $212.81; J&J Sanitation - 3051-1859, Serv, $132.00; Jebro, Inc., Bituminous Surfacing, $48,870.63; Jorgensen, Dustin, Rent, $150.00; K & K Welding & Manufacturing Co., Parts, $10.58; K & M Telephone Co., Serv, $36.38; KBRX Radio Station, Advertising, $150.00; Kimball Midwest, Supp, $821.18; LCL Truck Equipment Inc, Parts, $238.95; Mid-State Engineering & Testing, Serv, $2,370.00; Mitchell Equipment, Inc., Parts/Supp, $14,981.57; Municipal Power, Serv, $196.16; Nebraska Public Power District, Serv, $251.31; Netcom, Inc., Parts, $55.00; NMC, Inc., Equip Rental, $7,925.00; North Central Public Power, Serv, $76.96; North Construction, LLC, Machine Hire, $1,304.33; Northeast Community College, Training, $80.00; Northeast Nebraska Telephone Co., Serv, $46.17; O'Neill Auto Supply, Inc., Parts/Supp, $410.43; O'Neill Electric Motor Services, Parts, $488.00; O'Neill Shopper, Print/Pub, $514.42; Ogden's Ace Hardware, Parts/Supp, $110.75; One Office Solution, Off Supp, $187.89; Pomp's Tire Service, Inc., Tires, $2,682.76; Prairie Hills Ford, Parts, $75.94; Quality Alignment & Repair, Rep/Supp, $499.60; Ranchland Auto Parts, Parts/Supp, $2,698.67; Reiman's Body Shop, Parts/Rep, $281.02; Road Builders Machinery & Supply Co., Parts/Rep, $3,708.82; Schindler, Jason - JSF Crop Spraying, Supp, $5,000.00; Shamrock Diesel Repair, Parts/Rep, $334.98; Southside Mini Mart, Fuel, $480.22; Straight-Line Striping, Inc., Pavement Marking, $74,310.00; Stuart Township, Road Maintenance, $44,000.00; Town and Country Autobody, Rep, $65.00; Triple R Tire, LLC, Parts/Rep, $293.95; Truck Center Co., Parts/Rep, $9,200.84; Tunender Construction, Rep, $390.00; US Bank, Fuel/Parts/Postage, $1,566.03; Verizon Connect, Serv, $712.36; Verizon Wireless, Serv, $203.06; Village Market, Supp, $21.37; Village of Chambers, Serv, $86.50; Warp Networks, Inc., Serv, $55.00; Westend Mini Mart, Fuel, $282.35; White's Service, Fuel, $325.95; Wm. Krotter Co., Supp, $88.73; Zee Medical Service Co., Medical, $101.60; 95 West Express, Fuel, $191.60

Construction Asphalt Fund Claim Total:  $779,773.47: A & R Construction, Asphalt, $333,004.10; A & R Construction, Asphalt, $304,512.21; Jebro, Inc., Asphalt, $142,257.16

Visitor's Promotion Fund Claim Total: $12,229.49: Atkinson Hay Days, Hay Days, $6,000.00; Nebraska Travel Association, Member Dues, $400.00; O'Neill Chamber Business Boosters, Irish Toberfest, $2,500.00; O'Neill Chamber of Commerce, Contract Labor, $2,084.49; O'Neill High School Rodeo Club, High School Rodeo, $1,000.00; Sowders, Trails of The West, $245.00

Visitor's Improvement Fund Claim Total: $12,229.49: O'Neill Lions Club, Kiddie Park, $1,500.00

Veteran's Aid Fund Claim Total: $6,500.00: Holt County Veteran's Service, Relief, $6,500.00

COVID American Rescue Plan Fund Claim Total: $3,991.15: Applied Connective Technologies, Serv, $2,486.75; Marvin Planning Consultants, Inc., Serv, $1,100.00; O'Neill Electric Motor Services, Tower, $404.40

Jail Commissary Fund Claim Total: $52.18: Hot Rod, Subscription, $36.00; Three River Communications, LLC, Serv, $16.18

Steve Anson with Anson Insurance was present to discuss term life insurance options with the Board.

11:00 A.M. being the time advertised bids were opened for the approach guardrail repair on four bridges in Holt County: C4505110, C4511420, C4515710 & C4531325. Bids were as follows:

• Garcia-Chicoine Enterprises, Milford, NE — Total project - $97,800.00, start date September 6, 2022

• Midwest Fence-Guardrail Systems, Inc., Ralston, NE — Total project - $240,000.00, start date September 2022

Time was allowed for Ramsy Robertson with Mainelli Wagner & Associates to review the bids.

RESOLUTION #2022-22

OF THE 

HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SIGNING OF THE COUNTY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION 

OF PROGRAM 

COMPLIANCE 2022

Whereas: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121 and 39-2510(2), requires an annual certification of program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classification and Standards; and

Whereas: State of Nebraska Statute, section 39-2120 also requires that the annual certification of program compliance by each county shall be signed by the County Board Chairperson and shall include the resolution of the governing body of the county authorizing the signing of the certification.

Be it resolved that the County Board Chairperson of Holt County is hereby authorized to sign the County Annual Certification of Program Compliance.

The foregoing resolution was introduced by Supervisor Frahm, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Paxton. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried. 

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Breiner, to approve the Municipal Rental Agreement through Nebraska Machinery Company (NMC) for a 2022 Caterpillar 289D3 skid steer for $7,925.00 for 250 hours. Voting Aye: Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Treptow, to accept the quote on the hoop shed repair from Rokahr Construction for $7,500.00. Voting Aye: Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Breiner, to approve Change Order #1 with A&R Construction Co. on the Honey Creek C45(532) project for a total of $12,106.40. Voting Aye: Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried. 

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Frahm, to accept the recommendation from Mainelli Wagner & Associates to accept the low bid from Garcia-Chicoine Enterprises for $97,800.00 for the approach guardrail repair on four bridges in Holt County: C4505110, C4511420, C4515710 & C4531325 as per bid specifications. Voting Aye: Paxton, Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Gary Connot Road Superintendent presented his Department Activity Report.

The Board discussed the 2022/2023 budget.

Motion by Butterfield, 2nd by Frahm, to hold the 2022/2023 Budget Hearing for Holt County at 1:00 P.M. on August 31, 2022, at the conclusion of the regular Board of Supervisors meeting. Voting Aye: Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Butterfield, Breiner, Paxton and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Keyes, to submit for public hearing on September 16, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request and adopt the proposed 2022/2023 County Budget. 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.

William J. Tielke, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

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