December 8, 2009

Antelope County Board

Neligh, Nebraska

The Antelope County Board of Supervisor’s convened in regular session on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:00 AM in the County Supervisor’s room, Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska. Meeting called to order by Chairman Kerkman with the following board members responding to roll call: Bolling, Brandt, Schwager, Erb, Henery and Kerkman. Schindler appeared later. Chairman Kerkman stated that the open meeting laws are posted on the east wall of the Supervisor’s room with more copies available at the County Clerk’s office.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the four county newspapers, legal newspapers printed and in general circulation in Antelope County, Nebraska as shown by proof of publication filed in the County Clerk’s office. Agenda for said meeting was sent to all members of the County Board of Supervisor’s.

Motion by Schwager, seconded by Bolling to approve the following claims for payment. Those voting aye: Bolling, Brandt, Schwager, Schindler, Erb, Henery and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

We, the Committee on Claims, report that we have examined and approved for payment the following claims: General Fund: Antelope County Court-ex-184.00; Antelope County Resource Center-ex-2242.00; Antelope County Sheriff-ex-867.30; Appeara-ex-79.24; AS Central Finance-ex-533.25; Gordon Baker-ps-72.00; Bear Graphics-ex-387.46; Bob Barker-ex-282.28; Bomgaars-ex-44.54; Harlan Brandt-mlg-141.50; Braun Pest Control-ex-25.00; Dean Brown-ps-25.00; Bryan LGH Medical Center-ex-2290.00; Julie Bullock-ex-60.00; Carhart Lumber-ex-59.57; Carney Law-ex-3047.80; Charlayne Carpenter-mlg-152.35; Ardith Carr-ex-129.41; Elgin City-ex-250.00; Neligh City-ex-3167.11; Clearwater Record-ex-87.90; Clerk of District Court-ex-241.00; Keith Cooper-ps-25.00; Cubby’s-ex-121.23; Des Moines Stamp-ex-8.00; Jeffrey Doerr-ex-796.00; Dollar General-ex-3.00; Julie Drobny-ex-60.00; Duckwall-ex-12.05; Dugan Business Forms-ex-363.78; Eakes Office Plus-ex-232.44; Elgin Review-ex-53.22; Elite Office Products-ex-90.56; Terry Erb-mlg-86.90; Faith Regional Health Services-ex-128.00; Floor Maintenance-ex-122.71; Frontier Communications-ex-2002.18; Gas Rite-ex-1519.59; Darlene Gibbs-ps-36.00; Green Line Equipment-ex-76.05; Anita Hall-mlg-152.90; Donna Hamilton-ex-174.00; Charles Henery-mlg-106.70; Nadene Hughes-ps-14.00; Alice Jensen-ps-16.00; John’s Office Products-ex-48.85; Reynold Johnson-ps-48.00; Dean Jones-ps/wage-1136.00; Frank Kamphaus-ps-16.00; Lichtenberg Tire-ex-470.00; Willetta Lindsay-ex-95.63; Madison County Sheriff-ex-83.51; Gerald Maple-ps-20.00; Norma Maple-ps-16.00; Ronald Marshall-mlg-110.00; Medtox Laboratories-ex-371.01; Microfilm Imaging-ex-87.00; MIPS-ex-488.34; NADA Used Car Guide-ex-90.00; NACO-dues-1322.80; NACO-ex-1200.00; Nebraska Health and Human Services-ex-93.00; Nebraska Supreme Court-ex-88.36; Neligh News-ex-269.90; 911 PC Repair-ex-285.49; Orval’s Auto Service-ex-173.55; Donna Payne-ps-25.00; Carolyn Pedersen-ex-129.99; Carolyn Pedersen-budget preparation 1300.00; Pierce County Sheriff-ex-100.00; Donald Poulsen-ps-72.00; Protex Central-ex-86.00; Redfield-ex-53.00; Reliable-ex-201.97; Kenneth Richart-ps-17.00; RMS Communications-ex-56.41; Edmund Schindler-mlg-123.20; Schroeder Land Surveying-ex-355.00; Jerald Schwager-ex-50.32; Co Sheriff Petty Cash-ex-23.03; Caroline Siems-ps-25.00; Source Gas-ex-421.44; Lyle Spencer-ps-36.00; Stamp Fulfillment Ser-ex-255.60; Leland Stokes-ps-10.00; Dewey Teel-mlg-37.40; Thriftway Market-ex-835.85; The Tilden Citizen-ex-39.58; UNL IS Communications-ex-12.95; Clearwater Village-ex-250.00; Visa-ex-33.20; Western Office Plus-ex-272.95; James Wilcox-ex-60.00; Zee Medical Service-ex-74.80; Quill-ex-385.80; Verizon-ex-174.33;

Road & Bridge: (Brunswick Area) Bomgaars-ex-154.87; Farmer’s Pride-ex-1698.52; Frontier Communcations-ut-64.88; Key Sanitation-ex-16.00; Kimball-Midwest-ex-421.26; Marvin Smith-ex-57.50; Zee Medical-ex-22.95; North Central Public Power-ut-102.31; Brunswick Village-ut-32.50

(Orchard Area) Farmer’s Pride-ex-4414.30; Frontier Communcations-ut-52.12; Netcom-ex-40.00; Powerplan-Murphy-ex-288.36; Willies Service-ex-485.37; Source Gas-ex-91.06; North Central Public Power-ut-76.64

(Clearwater Area) Bomgaars-ex-54.00; Elkhorn Rural Public Power-ut-93.59; Farmer’s Pride-ex-2023.80; Klabenes Construction-ex-1142.50; Lawson Products-ex-496.34; Nebraska Machinery-ex-154.08; Pollock Redi Mix-ex-4820.91; Texaco-ex-54.95; Clearwater Village-ut-47.00; Source Gas-ut-120.49; Texaco-ex-54.95

(Neligh Area) Cubby’s-ex-71.13; Frontier Communcations-ut-50.81; Harlan Good-ex-1575.00; Nebraska Machinery-ex-2088.73; Neligh Auto & Machine-ex-15.57; Pollock Redi Mix-ex-160.44; Rueter’s Red Power-ex-77.70; SAPP Brothers-ex-655.13

(Tilden Area) ATCO International-ex-310.00; Black Hills Engery-ex-46.70; Constellation Energy Gas-ex-137.73; Frontier Communcations-ex-54.69; Nebraska Public Power-ex-132.54; OK Tire-ex-119.00; Pollock Redi Mix-ex-759.78; Quick Serve Oil-ex-100.23; SAPP Brothers-ex-1247.26;

(Oakdale Area) Bomgaars-ex-22.90; Great Plains Communcations-ut-69.17; Matteo Sand & Gracel-ex-665.35; Mr S’s-ex-246.29; Nebraska Machinery-ex-261.65; Nebraska Public Power-ut-27.59; Neligh Auto & Machine-ex-18.85; OK Tire-ex-174.00; Pollock Redi Mix-ex-752.93; Oakdale Village-ut-12.75; Source Gas-ut-216.40

(Elgin Area) Central Valley Ag-ex-16.39; Elgin Auto Service-ex-33.75; Elkhorn Rural Public Power-ut-35.71; Great Plains Communcations-ex-47.84; Pollock Redi Mix-ex-1317.47; SAPP Brothers-ex-1678.64;

(At Large) Appeara-ex-134.35; Aschoff Construction-ex-11,714.12; B’s Enterprises-ex-5428.50; Baker Hydra- Fork ex-458.00; Colonial Research-ex-1584.80; Bomgaars-ex-38.90; James Cornett-bridge inspection-4554.00; Cubby’s-ex-33.69; Elkhorn Rural Public Power-ut-143.45; Farmer’s Pride-ex-2347.31; Ganskow Constrution-ex-47,900.00; Gas & Goods-ex-72.56; Hank’s Front End-ex-105.00; Island Supply-ex-157.50; Jebro-ex-1573.80; JEO Consulting-ex-860.00; Jonny Dodge-ex-5841.50; Kumm Gas-ex-313.41; L Bar B Steakhouse-ex-197.45; Matteo Sand & Gravel-ex-487.47; Mr S’s-ex-910.37; NACO-ex-366.42; Northern Materials-ex-18,201.30; OK Auto Parts-ex-6.32; OK Tire-ex-197.50; Quick Serve Oil-ex-266.82; SAPP Brothers-ex-2193.58; Texaco-ex-1719.61; The Station-ex-322.09; Medical Enterprises-ex-59.80

Reappraisal Fund: The Plainview News-ex-30.00; Gene Schaaf-ex-38.41

K-9 Fund: Bomgaars-ex-24.00

Building Fund: Berggren & Woll Architects-ex-5298.57; Flenniken Plumbing & Htg-ex-45.00; Eymann Electric-ex-448.96

Weed Control Fund: Verizon-ex-53.26; Bomgaars-ex-68.53; Neligh City-ex-66.68; Cubby’s-ex-241.46; Frontier Communications-ex-128.81; Robert Hofacker-mlg-14.30; Edward Jensen-mlg-7.15; Nebraska Weed Control Association-dues-196.00; Neligh Auto & Machine-ex-2.99; Source Gas-ex-53.55; William Van Brocklin-mlg-59.50; David Willats-mlg-76.00

General Fund Payroll-Total Wages-62,535.56; WH-5161.36; SS-12,248.02; ST-2234.95; AFLAC-ins-124.80; Ameritas- eye ins-305.88; Ameritas-ret-9544.12; BC/BS-ins-37,275.83; Colonial-ins-13.50; Conseco-ins-173.40; 1^st Concord-ins-512.00; Lafayette-ins-113.49; Madison Life-ins-45.95; Mid-American Benefits-ins-234.00; Thrivent-ins-100.00

Road & Bridge Payroll-Total Wages-34,588.79; WH-1672.93; SS-6485.02; ST-989.88; AFLAC-ins-53.66; Ameritas-eye ins-266.16; Ameritas-ret-4668.12; BC/BS-ins-19,110.58; Colonial-ins-64.80; Conseco-ins-96.80; 1^st Concord-ins-225.00; Lafayette-ins-52.78; Madison Life-ins-26.62; Mid-American Benefits-ins-110.50

Weed Control Payroll-Total Wages-3863.08; WH-183.11; SS-725.54; ST-116.90; Ameritas-ret-540.49; Ameritas-eye ins-25.92; BC/BS-ins-1127.61; Conseco-ins-36.40; Lafayette Life-ins-3.05; Mid-American Benefits-ins-6.50

The bid for the rental of the old Tilden shop which was advertised in the four county newspapers was opened at 9:05 AM. Duane Wolske was the only bidder. Motion by Erb, seconded by Brandt to accept the bid from Duane Wolske in the amount of $210.00 per month for the rent of the old Tilden shop for 2010 and 2011. Those voting aye: Brandt, Schwager, Schindler, Erb, Henery, Bolling and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

The County Officials wage for 2011/2014 was discussed. Motion by Schwager, seconded by Brandt to adopt the resolution setting the County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Assessor and Clerk of the District Court wage at $41,000.00 for 2011 with a 3% increase each year for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Motion discussed. Schwager amended his motion to change the increase to 4% each year for 2012, 2013, 2014; Brandt seconded the change to 4%. Those voting aye: Schwager, Schindler, Erb, Henery, Bolling, Brandt and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Schindler, seconded by Schwager to adopt the resolution setting the County Sheriff’s wage at $47,529.00 for 2011 with a 4% increase each year for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Those voting aye: none. Nays: Schindler, Erb, Henery, Bolling, Brandt and Schwager. Chairman Kerkman did not vote. Motion defeated.

Motion by Henery, seconded by Erb to adopt the resolution setting the County Sheriff’s wage at $44,298.47 for 2011 with a 4% increase each year for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Those voting aye: Henery, Brandt and Erb. Nays: Bolling, Schwager, Schindler and Kerkman. Motion defeated.

Since it was 10:00 AM and Highway Superintendent Brian McDonald was present it was decided to table the setting of the Sheriff’s and Attorney’s wage until later.

Antelope County Highway Superintendent Brian McDonald met with the board to discuss the One and Six Year Road Program for 2010. The program was revised with additions and deletions for 2010. Mr. McDonald informed the board that he will meet with them again in January to finalize the projects and set the One and Six Year Program hearing date. No motion made, no action taken.

The Sheriff’s wage for 2011/2014 was again discussed. Motion by Schwager, seconded by Henery to adopt the resolution setting the County Sheriff’s wage at $45,848.92 for 2011 with a 3 ½% increase each year for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Those voting aye: Brandt, Schwager and Schindler. Nays: Bolling, Erb, Henery and Kerkman. Motion defeated.

Motion by Schwager, seconded by Henery to adopt the resolution setting the County Sheriff’s wage at $44,298.47 for 2011 with a 3 ½% increase each year for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Those voting aye: Brandt, Schwager, Henery, Bolling and Kerkman. Nays: Schindler and Erb. Motion carried.

Motion by Henery, seconded by Bolling to adopt the resolution setting the County Attorney’s wage at $42,319.14 for 2011 with a 3 ½% increase each year for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Those voting aye: Schwager, Erb, Henery, Bolling, Brandt and Kerkman. Nays: Schindler. Motion carried.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Schwager to adopt the resolution setting the County Supervisor’s wage at $11,000.00 for 2011 with a 3% increase in 2012. Those voting aye: Schindler, Henery, Bolling, Brandt and Schwager. Nays: Erb and Kerkman. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #09120001

SETTING OFFICIALS WAGE 2011/2014

WHEREAS, the salary for elected County Officials must be fixed by the County Board of Supervisors at least sixty days prior to close of filings of Certificates of Nomination to place names on the Primary Ballot for the respective offices, and

WHEREAS, the Antelope County Board of Supervisors set the salaries for the respective offices at their December 8, 2009 meeting, and

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Antelope County Board of Supervisors that the following annual salaries apply to the respective elected office as follows for years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014:

1. The annual salary for the offices of Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor and Clerk of the

District Court shall be established at $41,000.00 for the calendar year 2011. For

each of the above offices, there shall be an annual adjustment of 4% each year

beginning January 1, for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014. Deputies shall receive 72%

of the officials annual salary.

2. The annual salary for the office of County Sheriff shall be established at $44,298.47

for the calendar year 2011. There shall be an annual adjustment of 3 ½% each year

beginning January 1, for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014.

3. The annual salary for the office of County Attorney shall be established at $42,319.14

for the calendar year 2011. There shall be an annual adjustment of 3 ½% each year

beginning January 1, for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014.

4. The annual salary for the office of Supervisor shall be established at $11,000.00

for the calendar year 2011. There shall be an annual adjustment of 3% beginning

January 1, for 2012.

Passed and adopted this 8^th day of December 2009.

Attest: Antelope County Board of Supervisors

Carolyn Pedersen /s/ (Seal) By: LeRoy Kerkman /s/

Antelope County Clerk Chairman

The Treasurer’s fund balance report was reviewed and placed on file.

The miscellaneous fee report was reviewed and placed on file.

The Sheriff’s November fee report was reviewed and placed on file.

Motion by Erb, seconded by Brandt to pay the National Association of Counties dues for 2010 in the amount of $400.00. Those voting aye: Henery, Bolling, Brandt, Schwager, Schindler, Erb and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Schwager to appoint Rick Penne as alternate to the Board of Adjustments. Those voting aye: Bolling, Brandt, Schwager, Schindler, Erb, Henery and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Erb to approve the application for permit submitted by Elkhorn Rural Public Power to place a permanent electric line beneath 528 Avenue between the SW1/4 of Section 18, Township 23 North, Range 5 West of the 6^th P.M., and the SE1/4 of Section 13, Township 23 North, Range 6 West of the 6^th P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska, Steve Grosserode, owner; all work to be done according to State specs. Those voting aye: Brandt, Schwager, Schindler, Erb, Henery, Bolling and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Henery, seconded by Schindler to approve the application for permit submitted by Brian Currie to place a permanent electric line beneath 512 Avenue crossing at the NE1/4 of Section 5 to the NW1/4 of Section 4, Township 23 North, Range 8 West of they 6^th P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska, Brian Currie owner, said line to be used for irrigation motor; all work to be done according to State specs. Those voting aye: Schwager, Schindler, Erb, Henery, Bolling, Brandt and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

Motion by Erb, seconded by Henery to approve the November 3, and 10, 2009 board minutes. Those voting aye: Schindler, Erb, Henery, Bolling, Brandt, Schwager and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

County road employee Matt Wilkinson was asked to come in and meet with the board regarding his hours. Mr. Wilkinson was hired to run the road patcher. When the weather gets cold the patcher is not used. Chairman Kerkman wanted to know if there was enough work to keep Mr. Wilkinson busy through the winter months or if his hours should be cut back. Supervisor Henery stated that Matt is his third guy to run the snow plow in his barn since he only has two other employees. Henery suggested that if the board was going to cut Matt’s hours then he would like to hire Matt full time in his barn and have the board hire someone else this spring to run the road patcher. It was decided to leave things as they are for now. No motion made.

Motion by Schwager, seconded by Bolling to adjourn. Those voting aye: Erb, Henery, Bolling, Brandt, Schwager, Schindler and Kerkman. Nays none. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 12:25 P.M. ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS