Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors The Burt Co Board of Supervisors met August 28, 2023 in the Boardroom of the Burt Co Courthouse in Tekamah, NE. Notice was given in the Oakland Independent, on courthouse bulletin board and on the Co’s Website. Proof of publication is on file with the Co Clerk. The following members were present: Gary ‘Bird’ Swanson, Jeff Kutchera, Paul Richards, Carl Pearson, Sam Titus, Ted Connealy and David Schold. Connealy had to leave after the 10:00 a.m. break. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance at 9:00 A.M. Chairman Schold informed the public that the Open Meeting Act was posted. The agenda was approved… motion Connealy, Richards, all Ayes. Minutes of 8/9/2023 Bd of Supervisors meeting were approved… motion Titus, Swanson, all Ayes. August claims of $618,232.20, including $154,269.61 for payroll, were approved… motion Richards, Pearson, Roll Call: Ayes – 6. Nays – Swanson. ADAM TRIPP; ATTY FEES; 1,330.00 ANDY'S QUICK SHOP; FUEL; 263.67 APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECH; SUPPORT/SOFTWARE; 5,089.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY; UTILITIES; 174.06 BOMGAARS ; SUPPLIES; 157.65 BRANIFF SERVICE; FUEL/REPAIR; 8,307.03 BRUCE NATHAN; MILE; 42.58 BRUMMOND DISPOSAL; GARBAGE; 225.00 BURT CO COURT; NON WAIVERABLE; 307.00 BURT CO DIST COURT; NON WAIVERABLE; 289.00 BURT CO PPD; UTILITIES; 261.82 BURT CO SHERIFF; SERVICE FEES; 307.54 BURT CO TREASURER; WAGON RD TAXES; 31,433.88 BURT CO TREASURER ; TITLE; 14.00 BURT CO 4-H ; FAIR EXPENSES; 183.00 CANON FINANCIAL ; COPIER; 42.26 CENTURY BUSINESS; EQUIP; 600.00 CENTURY LINK; 911 SYSTEM; 323.04 CHRONICLE CAP MGMT; TOWER RENT; 73.90 CITY TEKAMAH; UTILITIES; 176.00 CC CARWASH; MISC EXPENSES; 72.98 CUBBY'S; FUEL; 1,761.27 DAS STATE ACCTG; TELE TYPE; 350.00 DAS STATE ACCTG -CENTRAL FINANCE; SOFTWARE; 343.25 DAVID SCHOLD; MILE; 41.92 DECATUR EXPRESS - KB'S MINI MART; FUEL; 1,905.21 EAKES OFFICE; OFFICE SUPPLY; 381.01 ELISE ANDERSON; MILE; 83.19 ELLA BOOTH; MILE; 39.30 EMILY HEDLUND; FUEL; 40.33 FASTWYRE; INTERNET/PHONE; 1,563.31 FIRST CONCORD ; ADMIN FEE; 1,257.48 FIRST NATL BANK OMAHA; SUPPLIES; 1,364.34 FUTURITY IT; SOFTWARE; 1,500.00 GARCIA CLINICAL LAB; SERVICES; 15.00 GARY SWANSON; MILE; 89.08 GREAT AM FINANCIAL ; EQUIP; 247.63 GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS; SUPPLIES/EQUIP; 94.00 HOMETOWN LEASING; COPIER; 57.10 JEFF KUTCHERA; MILE; 120.52 JENKINS LAW ; ATTY FEES; 858.80 JENNIFER HANSEN; MILE; 225.32 JENNIFER PETERSON; ATTY FEES; 39.15 JOHNSON & MOCK; ATTY FEES; 1,444.00 JULIE FLEISCHMAN; MILE; 110.04 JURY DUTY; JURY DUTY; 2,757.30 KATHY RAY; OFFICE; 110.50 MADISON NATL LIFE; EMPE PD ADDL; 63.02 MARILYN ANDERSEN; OFFICE; 110.50 MCH HEALTH ; JAIL MED; 222.00 MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS; INS; 248.25 MIDWEST SERVICE; SUPPLY/EQUIP; 1,070.00 MILLS LAW ; ATTY FEES; 1,140.00 MIPS ; SOFTWARE; 2065.01 NACO ; ANNUAL CONF; 450.00 NACO ; DIST MEETING; 140.00 NE DHHS; LODGING/SERVICES; 556.00 NPPD; UTILITIES; 1,187.40 NEBRASKA.GOV; SUBSCRIPTION; 2.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT/LYONS MIRROR; PUBLISHING; 389.60 OFFICE WAREHOUSE; SUPPLIES; 193.83 ONE OFFICE SOLUTION; OFFICE SUPPLY; 1,279.64 PENDER MED CLINIC; JAIL MED; 146.00 PENNY WARREN; MILE; 132.31 PLAINDEALER; PUBLISHING; 139.04 ROMAN QUINTERO; MILE; 24.29 SAVE MORE ; SUPPLIES; 63.43 STACEY KEYS; MILE; 148.03 STEPHEN J KRAVIEC P.C.,L.L.O.; CH SUPP ENFORCE; 2,002.93 STREET CRIMES; LAW ENFORCE SCHOOL; 1,200.00 THE APOTHECARY SHOP; JAIL MED; 762.70 TED CONNEALY; MILE; 45.20 THURSTON CO SHERIFF; JAIL ; 26,940.00 TK ELEVATOR; MAINTENANCE; 303.78 TRI-STATE COMM; EQUIP; 358.50 UNL-HASKELL AG LAB; 2023 FORUM; 95.00 USPS; POSTAGE; 4,000.00 VANGUARD ; SOFTWARE; 3,653.75 VERIZON ; SERVICES; 819.17 VISUAL EDGE IT; EQUIP; 151.54 WASHINGTON CO DRUG COURT; DRUG COURT FEE; 530.00 WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF; JAIL; 15,600.00 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL; COPIER; 60.22 WENDY REXROAD; COURT COSTS; 91.46 ANDREW BRANIFF; PARTS; 139.09 ARVEST EQUIP FINANCE; EQUIP RENTAL; 8,150.00 BARCO MUNICIPAL ; SUPPLIES; 327.53 BLUFF AGGREGATE ; SUPPLY ; 7,810.20 BOMGAARS ; SUPPLIES; 355.18 BRUMMOND COUNTRY DISPOSAL; GARBAGE; 90.00 BUDDIES MINI MART; FUEL; 262.00 BUXNDUX LUBE SPECIALISTS; SUPPLY; 207.00 CITY LYONS; UTILITIES; 106.39 CITY OAKLAND; UTILITIES; 23.53 FARMERS PRIDE; FUEL/SUPPLY; 4,722.36 FIRST NATL BANK OMAHA; SUPPLIES; 79.89 GINI, LLC; FUEL; 105.00 GLUP PIPE SALES; SUPPLY; 11,303.75 HAMPTON INN; WORKSHOP; 170.05 K-C PARTS & REPAIR; PARTS; 44.03 MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSO; ENGINEERING; 63,229.43 MARTIN MARIETTA; GRAVEL; 3,273.66 MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES; SUPPLY/EQUIP; 9,364.20 MIDWEST SERVICE ; SUPPLY/EQUIP; 4,740.70 NACO; ANNUAL CONF; 150.00 NMC CAT; RENTAL; 11,738.61 OMAHA SLING ; SUPPLY/EQUIP; 133.46 RDO TRUCK CENTER; REPAIR; 223.77 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; SUPPLY; 140.53 SHAMBURG AUTO ; SUPPLY; 364.41 STALP GRAVEL ; GRAVEL; 22,631.94 STEINY'S GENERAL STORE; SUPPLIES; 25.94 TRUCK CENTER COUNTY; REPAIR; 470.44 VERIZON ; SERVICE PLAN; 388.56 VILLAGE CRAIG; UTILITIES; 68.24 VILLAGE DECATUR; UTILITIES; 146.15 WELDON PARTS OMAHA; SUPPLIES; 873.14 WOODHOUSE ; REPAIR; 534.75 WPCI; TESTING; 150.00 CLEARVIEW PET ; K-9; 293.65 BURT CO ECO DEVO; DUES; 36,000.00 CENTURY LINK - LUMEN; 911 EQUIP; 9,087.32 CENTURYLINK ; 911 EQUIP; 707.20 CITY FREMONT ; 911 SYSTEM; 2,786.66 NNTC; UTILITIES; 129.17 AFLAC; EMPE PD ADDL; 549.63 ALLSTATE; EMPE PD ADDL; 57.22 BCBS; INS; 53,464.09 CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE; GARNISH; 650.00 FIRST NATL BANK-NE-EFPTS; FEDERAL TAXES; 43,717.71 GLOBE LIFE ; EMPE PD ADDL; 466.77 NATIONWIDE; EMPE PD ADDL; 150.00 AMERITAS; RETIRE; 22,024.90 STATE TAX COMMISSION; STATE TAXES; 6,845.78 VISION SERVICE PLAN (CT); EMPE PD ADDL; 712.72 COLONIAL LIFE ; EMPE PD ADDL; 57.79 CREDIT MGMT ; GARNISH; 30.99 NE CHILD SUPPORT PAY; EMPE PD ; 830.00 Special Designated Liquor License: Approved for Oakland Express (Oakland) for an onsite tasting event on Oct. 7, 2023… motion Connealy, Pearson, all Ayes. Interlocal Agmt. w/Cuming Co for Juvenile Diversion Program: The Co Attorney’s office requested board Chairman signature on an interlocal agreement with Cuming Co to continue to co-op for the Juvenile Diversion Program; agreement runs through June 30, 2024. ZONING: Ann Chytka, Burt Co Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Lot Split: JOE MALLOY 17.88 ac. pt. SW4SE4 of 8-23-10. Procedures for Lots Splits: Less than 3.01 acres: approved by Zoning Administrator & Co Board; only approved if split is to be combined with an existing adjacent parcel. Placed on agenda of Bd. of Supervisors and filed with Reg. of Deeds office. Under 10 acres: approved by Zoning Administrator & Co Board. Placed on agenda of Bd of Supervisors and filed with Reg. of Deeds office. Over 10.01 acres: administrative split- approved by Zoning Administrator only. Filed with Reg. of Deeds office. More than 3 Lots: falls under subdivision – follow subdivision regulations. Burt Co Floodplain Ordinance Amendments –Chytka explained that amendments to Burt Co’s Floodplain Ordinances are necessary due to recommendations brought by the Nebraska Dept. of Natural Resources (NeDNR) following a Community Assistance Visit (CAV); the amendments made will ensure Burt Co’s continued eligibility for the National Flood Ins Program (NFIP). Public Hearing was held 9:41 A.M.- 9:42 A.M.; No Public Comment. Resolution 2023-08 -a Floodplain Management Ordinance was passed upon motions by Titus and Richards, All Ayes. Resolution contains amendments made to Resolution 2021-26 approved October 28, 2021; the floodplain district is a Zoning Overlay District within Burt Co’s Zoning Regulations. The Resolution 2023-08 is too large to publish within the minutes; it will be placed on file in Burt Co’s Zoning Book 2020. ROADS: Ann Chytka, Highway Superintendent One & Six Year Plan: A Public Hearing for the 2023-2024 One and Six Year Road Plan was held from 10:08 A.M. – 10:09 A.M. No Public Comments. Chytka shared a map and listing. Resolution 2023-10 was passed upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Richards, All Ayes. RESOLUTION #2023-10 “Whereas, the Burt Co Highway Department has prepared and presented a One-and- Six Year Plan for Highway Improvement for Burt Co, Nebraska, and; “Whereas, a public meeting was held on the 28th day of August, 2023 to present this plan, and all objections and recommendations said plan were considered; “Therefore, be it resolved by the Co Supervisors of Burt Co, Nebraska, that the plan and data as furnished and/or revised are hereby in all things accepted and adopted.” Whereupon, the Resolution was declared passed by the Burt Co Board of Supervisors on the 28th day of August, 2023, at Tekamah, Nebraska. CO ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE – 2023 Board Members moved for adoption of Resolution 2023-09 was approved… motion Swanson and Kutchera, Ayes -6, Absent - Connealy. RESOLUTION #2023-09 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 Classifications 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 Co 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 Co Board Chairperson of Burt Co is hereby authorized to sign the Co Annual Certification of Program Compliance. Adopted this 28th day of August 2023 at Tekamah, Burt Co, Nebraska. Liability Ins was discussed for situations of Law Enforcement mutual aid. Kevin Brenneis (Brenneis Ins. Agency), agent for Burt Co’s Property and Casualty Ins recommended the County retain Certificate of Ins from any agencies the Burt Co Sheriff’s department may be assisting with law enforcement. An interlocal Agreement for law enforcement between agencies of: City of Tekamah, Village of Decatur, City of Lyons, City of Oakland, and Burt Co Sheriff dated May 18, 2009 was noted and will be reviewed. Board of Equalization: 10:51 AM - 10:57 AM (a) Three Tax List Corrections approved: (1-3) all parcel #432103500 - ag building dimensions were corrected for tax years 2020, 2021, 2022. (b) Form 422 protest for parcel #112707300 – resulted in no change in value. See BOE minutes on County Website. FY 2023-2024 Budget: As part of Burt Co Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget/Levy business, Resolution 2023-11 was adopted… motions Richards, Titus, Ayes -6, Absent - Connealy. Levy Limit Allocations WHEREAS, under L.B. 1154 (1996) any property tax for political subdivisions will be included in the County’s tax levy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt Co Board of Supervisors that pursuant to law, the County has subdivisions levy authority as specified on the County Levy Limit Form hereby and by this reference incorporated herein. Fire Districts: up to 4 cents; Cemetery Districts: up to 2 cents; Townships: up to 9 cents; $100,000.00 of the County’s five-cent miscellaneous levy will be allowed to the Ag Society under an Interlocal Agreement. DATED this 28th day of August, 2023, at Tekamah, Nebraska. The Board discussed the 2023-2024 budget figures with the current valuation and discussed options to keep tax asking down; i.e. utilization of ARPA funds for large road project, and an Inheritance Tax Fund transfer. The Budget Hearing will be held September 13, 2023; the County will not have to participate in a Joint Public Hearing per LB644 this year. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. The meeting adjourned upon motions by Pearson and Swanson at 12:53 P.M. NEXT MEETING: September 13, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M. Budget Hearing followed by regular Supervisors meeting. SARAH J. FREIDEL, BURT CO CLERK These minutes are not the official record; a complete copy is available at the Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.burtcounty.ne.gov . Official minutes are not yet approved. ZNEZ OI 09-07-23
