NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CHEYENNE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Frances Grace McLaren, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-6
Notice is hereby given that Sandra L. McLaren, whose address is 4140 Lake Forest Drive, No. 1213, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134, has filed authenticated copies of her Domiciliary appointment in the Estate of Frances Grace McLaren, together with Proof of Authority, pursuant to Nebraska Probate Code, Section 30-2505.
Sandra L. McLaren, Domiciliary Foreign
Personal Representative
4140 Lake Forest Drive, No. 1213
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
Gerald E. Matzke, NSBA No. 12640
Matzke, Mattoon & Miller
P. O. Box 316
Sidney, Nebraska 69162-0316
(308) 254-5595
Cheyenne County Court House February 16, 2010 Sidney, Nebraska
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization held an open and public regular meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Cheyenne County Court House, Sidney, Nebraska. A notice of this meeting was published in the Sidney Sun-Telegraph and aired on KWEST Radio. Copies of the agenda were posted on the bulletin board, mailed to each Commissioner and kept current and available to the public at the County Clerk’s Office. Chairman Harold G. Winkelman called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M., with the following present:
Roy B. Rankin Commissioner of the First District Harold G. Winkelman Commissioner of the Second District Kenneth A. McMillen Commissioner of the Third District Beth E. Fiegenschuh County Clerk and Clerk of the Board
Chairman Winkelman announced a current copy of the Open Meetings Law Act is posted on the window immediately outside of the Commissioners Meeting Room and is also available in book form in the meeting room.
A motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to approve the current agenda as presented. Roll Call: Aye: McMillen, Winkelman, Rankin. Nay: None. The Minutes of the meeting of February 1, 2010 were reviewed. A motion was made by Rankin, seconded by McMillen to approve the Minutes as written. Roll Call: Aye: Winkelman, Rankin, McMillen. Nay: None.
Abbreviations for claims: Ex (Expenses), Ga (Garnishment), In (Insurance), Mi (Mileage), Re (Retirement), Sa (Salaries), Se (Service), Su (Supplies), Ta (Tax), Ut (Utilities).
GENERAL FUND
Employee Payroll 68,655.82-Sa; Action Commun 101.68-Su; Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants 15.70-Se; Ameritas 4,826.75-Re; Bemis Drug 7.95-Su; Aaron Berger 41.00-Mi; BLT Corp 27.25-Ex; BC/BS 50,163.29-In; Bob Barker Co 138.60-Su; Broadway Office Supply 170.79-Su; Burke & Wilson 483.85-Se; Canon Financial Serv 193.48-Ex; Cash Wa 305.75-Su; Century Link Commun 45.96-Ex; Charter Commun 75.65-Se; Cheyenne Co Clerk 5,033.77-Ta; Cheyenne Co Clerk 2,418.17-Ex; Cheyenne Co Clerk Dist Ct 268.00-Se; Cheyenne Co Extension 37.50-Ex; Cheyenne Co Sheriff 1,762.54-Se; Cheyenne Co Treasurer 10,242.82-Ex; City of Sidney 1,889.18-Ut; Connecting Point 42.00-Su; Country Printer 67.00-Su; Cranmore Pest Control 40.00-Se; Culligan 267.50-Su; Dash Medical Gloves 81.80-Su; Day & Night Plumb 925.06-Se; Chanda DeMasters 76.00-Ex/Mi; Dept Correctional Serv 5,532.56-Se; DP Electronics 242.92-Su; E&S Auto Supply 5.89-Su; Eakes Office Plus 446.64-Su; Law Office Steven E Elmshaeuser 3,945.50-Se; Kerry Elsen 185.21-Mi/Ex; Dave Eubanks PC LLO 752.00-Se; Finneys 276.17-Su; First Nat’l Ins 40.00-Se; Frenchman Valley Coop 1,905.11-Ex; Frenchman Valley Coop 200.00-Ex; FSH Commun 60.00-Ex; Hamilton Telecomm 180.35-Se; Hazeltechnology 120.00-Se; Hometown Leasing 4,110.24-Ex; Hometown Leasing 249.00-Ex; Ideal Linen 328.18-Su; Jay Law Office 5,906.10-Se; Darrell Johnson 793.47-Mi/Ex; Kimball Co Sheriff 18.50-Se; Kovarik Ellison & Mathis 1,407.08-Se; KRH Car Wash 65.00-Ex; Lincoln Nat’l Life Ins 72.38-In; Matzke Mattoon Miller 4,643.75-Se; Memorial Health Center 434.30-Se; Microfilming Imaging Sys 100.00-Se; Midwest Transportation Specialists 742.25-Mi; Miller Office Prod 1,696.45-Su; MIPS 409.65-Ex/Su; NACO 80.00-Ex; Nationwide Mgmt Serv 62.50-Ex; NE Air Filter Inc 855.82-Su; Neofunds by Neopost 85.60-Ex; Neopost Inc 133.99-Su; NSO 132.25-In; Orbitcom 1,246.10-Ut; Mary Jo Ortman 42.50-Se; Pierce Law Office 67.50-Se; Louella Pippitt 260.00-Mi; Pittam Body Shop 51.50-Se; Pizza Hut 94.06-Ex; Randys Auto Care 32.79-Se; Roy B Rankin 722.56-In; Regional West Medical Center 385.54-Se; Sams Club 35.00-Ex; Scotties Potties 100.00-Se; Sidney Sun Telegraph 742.35-Se; Sonntag Goodwin Leef 1,169.76-Se; Sonnys Super Foods 1,764.37-Su; Splish Splash Car & RV Wash 48.20-Ex; UltraMax 678.00-Su; Viaero 435.35-Se; Wal Mart 150.89-Su; Western Drug Co 144.79-Su; White Bluffs Vet 100.00-Se; Youngs Plumb & Heat 650.00-Se.
TOTAL: $ 193,544.98.
ROAD FUND
Employee Payroll 27,392.04-Sa; Ameritas 1,849.00-Re; Edward Bivens 400.00-In; BC/BS 24,729.48-In; Ray Brauer 400.00-In; B’s Enterprises 3,357.97-Su; Cheyenne Co Clerk 2,019.39-Ta; CommSource Inc 40.00-Ex; Floyds Truck Center 127.96-Su; Frenchman Valley Coop 5,143.05-Ex; Philip D Frerichs 800.00-In; High West Energy 105.52-Ut; Lincoln Nat’l Life Ins 35.42-In; MC Schaff & Assoc 65,500.00-Se; Mercantile 3.89-Su; Michael Todd & Co 2,023.94-Su; Miller Office Prod 113.98-Su; NebraskaLand Tire 6,527.74-Ex; Orbitcom 138.07-Ut; Perfection Door 72.00-Su; Postmaster 70.00-Ex; Roods Tire Center 3,491.20-Ex; Sauders Inc 318.78-Se; Timberline Fasteners 104.17-Su; Verizon Wireless 70.60-Se; Village of Lodgepole 181.96-Ut; Village of Potter 65.84-Ut.
TOTAL: $ 145,082.00.
VISITORS FUND
Employee Payroll 939.47-Sa; Ameritas 63.41-Re; BC/BS 552.68-In; Cheyenne Co Clerk 71.42-Ta; City of Sidney 217.36-Ut; Burt Harris 120.00-Ex; Ramona Joyce 215.75-Mi; Lincoln Nat’l Life Ins 1.54-In; George Perry 160.00-Ex.
TOTAL: $ 2,341.63.
FAIR FUND
Gerald Frerichs 227.18-Mi/Ex; Harold Halle 46.13-Ex; Jeff Hammond 52.37-Ex.
TOTAL: $ 325.68.
COUNTY DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND
Cabelas 1,374.89-Ex; DP Electronics 559.98-Su; Floyds Truck Center 1,351.02-Se.
TOTAL: $ 3,285.89.
INHERITANCE
TAX FUND
Jodi Harvey 258.00-Mi; Louella Pippitt 68.50-Mi; RK Electric 30,000.00-Ex; Setina Mfg 1,143.58-Su.
TOTAL: $ 31,470.08.
E911 FUND
Employee Payroll 8,154.93-Sa; Ameritas 550.46-Re; BC/BS 8,241.79-In; Cheyenne Co Clerk 591.90-Ta; Cheyenne Co Clerk 101.83-Ex; Culligan 46.00-Su; Dalton Telephone Co 106.78-Se; Ideal Linen 13.99-Su; Lincoln Nat’l Life Ins 10.78-In; Miller Office Prod 283.28-Su; Orbitcom 259.72-Ut; Qwest 80.76-Ut.
TOTAL: $ 18,442.22.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND
Employee Payroll 1,626.93-Sa; Action Commun 36.32-Se; Ameritas 109.82-Re; BC/BS 1,269.34-In; Bridgeport News Blade 5.04-Se; Chappell Register 7.74-Se; Cheyenne Co Clerk 116.10-Ta; Cheyenne Co Clerk 12.78-Su; Darins Auto Repair 50.73-Se; Frenchman Valley Coop 220.41-Ex; Garden Co News 8.28-Se; Lincoln Nat’l Life Ins 1.54-In; Miller Office Prod 446.93-Su; NACO 10.00-Ex; Orbitcom 88.28-Ut; Petty Cash 27.02-Ex; Sidney Sun Telegraph 6.54-Se.
TOTAL: $ 4,043.80.
WEED CONTROL FUND
Employee Payroll 1,578.20-Sa; Ameritas 106.53-Re; BC/BS 552.68-In; Cheyenne Co Clerk 114.32-Ta; E&S Auto 13.78-Su; Frenchman Valley Coop 52.97-Ex; Brian Hiett 320.00-Mi/Ex; Iron Works 320.00-Se; Lincoln Nat’l Life Ins 1.54-In; NACO 10.00-Ex; Eldon Thomas Jr 99.00-Mi; Viaero 65.60-Se; Westco 115.00-Su.
TOTAL: $ 3,349.62.
A motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to approve and pay all claims as stated above. Delinquent taxes were deducted where owing. Roll Call: Aye: Rankin, McMillen, Winkelman. Nay: None.
There was no correspondence to review.
The Board reviewed Monthly Fee Reports for the month of January for the Clerk, Clerk of the District Court and Highway Superintendent. The Board also reviewed a Monthly Fee Report for the Sheriff for the month of December 2009. The reports were approved as reviewed.
Gary Person, Cheyenne County Economic Development Director, appeared before the Board regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Re-Use Loan Agreement with The Egging Company. On February 20, 2009, the Commissioners granted a two-year extension to the Re-Use Loan Agreement to allow the Company more time to fulfill the requirement of creating an additional 10 full time positions over the base of 83 full time employees. Due to the economic down turn, it was requested that the base number of 83 full time employees be reduced to the current employment level of 48 full time employees for a period of 2 years. After a discussion, a motion was made by Rankin, seconded by McMillen to modify the Re-Use Loan Agreement to allow the employment level to be reduced to 48 full time employees. Roll Call: Aye: McMillen, Winkelman, Rankin. Nay: None. This matter will be reevaluated on February 20, 2011 to determine if it is appropriate to adjust the required number of full time employees.
The updated General Assistance Guidelines were reviewed. A motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to approve the General Assistance Guidelines as presented. Roll Call: Aye: Winkelman, Rankin, McMillen. Nay: None.
At 9:45 A.M., a motion was made by Rankin, seconded by McMillen to recess the Board of Commissioners and convene as the Board of Equalization. Roll Call: Aye: Rankin, McMillen, Winkelman. Nay: None.
The Board reviewed an Exemption Application for Tax Exemption on Real and Personal Property by Qualifying Organizations for the Sidney Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Louella Pippitt, County Assessor, and Russell Wood representing the Sidney Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses were present. This property will be used for Bible education and worship. A motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to approve the Exemption Application as presented. Roll Call: Aye: McMillen, Winkelman, Rankin. Nay: None.
At 9:50 A.M., a motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to adjourn the Board of Equalization and reconvene as the Board of Commissioners. Roll Call: Aye: Winkelman, Rankin, McMillen. Nay: None.
Shelley Bowlin, Deputy County Treasurer, presented the Pledged Securities Report. A motion was made by Rankin, seconded by McMillen to approve the Pledged Securities Report as presented. Roll Call: Aye: Rankin, McMillen, Winkelman. Nay: None.
At 10:15 A.M., Chairman Winkelman declared the public hearing open. Jim Pelster, County Planning and Zoning Administrator, was present.
The Board reviewed and considered approval of an application from Jason Frei for a 21.96-acre subdivision known as Frei Subdivision. The 1 tract parcel is located in the East Half of Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 51 West of the 6th P.M., Cheyenne County, Nebraska. An application to change the zoning from Agricultural to Residential Estates was also reviewed. On January 25, 2010, the County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the applications with the recommendation they be forwarded to the County Commissioners for final approval. Commissioner McMillen stated the legal description included on the applications was listed as the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 51 West of the 6th P.M., Cheyenne County, Nebraska. The legal on the Final Plat and Resolution 2010-9 stated the tract was located in the East Half of Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 51 West of the 6th P.M., Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was decided that since the Final Plat and Resolution 2010-9 stated the correct legal description, the subdivision and zoning requests would be approved by the Board. The Board did request that the legal description on the applications be corrected and initialed by Mr. Frei. A motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to adopt resolution 2010-9 approving the subdivision and rezoning requests as presented. Roll Call: Aye: McMillen, Winkelman, Rankin. Nay: None. A complete copy of the Resolution as adopted is on file at the Office of the County Clerk.
Next, the Board reviewed a request for a Floodplain/Floodway Development Permit submitted by Tom Noel, Cheyenne County Highway Superintendent, on behalf of Cheyenne County. Superintendent Noel was present. This permit is for an asphalt overlay of County Road 113 from Highway 19A south to County Road 8, then east on County Road 8 to County Road 115. A Floodplain/Floodway Development Permit is required for any road construction located in the Floodplain/Floodway. After a discussion, a motion was made by Rankin, seconded by McMillen to adopt Resolution 2010-10 approving the issuance of the Floodplain/Floodway Development permit as described above. Roll Call: Aye: Winkelman, Rankin, McMillen. Nay: None. A complete copy of the Resolution as adopted is on file at the Office of the County Clerk.
Coordinator Pelster updated the Board on planning and zoning activities.
At 10:30 A.M., Chairman Winkelman declared the public hearing closed.
The Board heard a report from the Safety Committee and Wellness Committee representatives Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh, Highway Superintendent Noel and Deputy Sheriff John Jenson. Sheriff Darrell Johnson was also present. At the regular meetings of the Safety and Wellness Committees, suggestions were made to increase safety and security for the County buildings. The Committee representatives presented the Committees suggestions as follows:
1. Additional security cameras be installed at the north end of the Court House;2.panic buttons be placed in the offices of the Commissioners, Clerk, Assessor, Treasurer and Clerk of the District Court;3.a gate be placed at the entrance to the southeast hallway;4.additional security lights be installed at the Highway Department shop;5.first aid kits be placed in individual offices;6.carbon monoxide detectors be installed in the Court House and Annex buildings;7.a gas detector be installed in the Sheriff’s Office;8.3 portable defibrillators be purchased to be placed in the Court House, Annex and Highway Department shop.
After discussing the suggestions from the Committees, a motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to approve the purchase of the additional security cameras and panic buttons in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00. Roll Call: Aye: Rankin, McMillen, Winkelman. Nay: None. Then, a motion was then made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to purchase the gate to be placed at the entrance to the southeast hallway. Roll Call: Aye: McMillen, Winkelman, Rankin. Nay: None. Finally, a motion was made by Rankin, seconded by McMillen to approve the purchase of the first aid kits, three defibrillators, carbon monoxide detectors, gas detector and the additional security lights at the Highway Department shop. Roll Call: Aye: Winkelman, Rankin, McMillen. Nay: None.
At 10:45 A.M., Chairman Winkelman declared the Public Hearing open to review and consider approval of the One & Six Year Road Improvement Plan. Highway Superintendent Noel was present. Chairman Winkelman announced that the Public Hearing would be rescheduled as notice to the public had not been perfected.
At 10:47 A.M., Chairman Winkelman declared the Public Hearing closed.
Superintendent Noel presented Resolution 2010-11 setting the date and time for the Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Road Improvement Plan for March 1, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.
A motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to adopt Resolution 2010-11 setting the date and time for the Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Road Improvement Plan for March 1, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Roll Call: Aye: Rankin, McMillen, Winkelman. Nay: None. A complete copy of the Resolution as adopted is on file at the Office of the County Clerk.
The Board then reviewed Resolution 2010-12 requesting the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards grant a relaxation of Minimum Design Standards for Sidney South Project STPE-1135(2). A motion was made by Rankin, seconded by McMillen to adopt Resolution 2010-12 as reviewed. Roll Call: Aye: McMillen, Winkelman, Rankin. Nay: None. A complete copy of the Resolution as adopted is on file at the Office of the County Clerk.
Noel then updated the Board on road activities.
Gary Person, Cheyenne County Economic Development Director, announced Emagine Concepts, Inc., a Colorado based manufacturing company, has made a commitment to expand its operation to the Sidney/Cheyenne County area. Erik Mellum, Owner and CEO of the Company, explained the background of the company. To assist the company in its expansion efforts, a $160,000 loan through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Re-use loan fund was considered by the Board. The Board reviewed a Loan Agreement detailing the terms of the Agreement. The County will lend to Emagine Concepts, Inc., from the CDBG Re-use loan fund the sum of $160,000 for a term of 6 years at 0% interest subject to the following conditions:
1. The Company will commit to expanding its operation to Sidney,Cheyenne County, Nebraska2.The Company will create employment of no less than 20 full-time employees during the six-year term of the agreement3.The Company will provide to the Board validation of its employment records on June 1st and December 1st of every year of the Agreement4.Wages for the employees must meet the average prevailing wage standardand at least 10 of the jobs retained must be offered to residents that
qualify as low and moderate income individuals as required by CDBG standards5.The Company will provide first position collateral guarantee in the amountof $160,000. The collateral will be unencumbered equipment and the County will make the proper Uniform Commercial Code filings
Monthly payments will being on February 15, 2011 and will be due the 15th of each month thereafter at the rate of $2,665.00 for 59 months with the final payment being $2,765.00. A motion was made by McMillen, seconded by Rankin to approve the Loan Agreement as presented. Roll Call: Aye: Winkelman, Rankin, McMillen. Nay: None. A complete copy of the complete Loan Agreement as approved is on file at the office of the Cheyenne County Clerk.
According to Person, Ron Carlson, Jr., President of Commercial Resins Company Inc., has announced that the Company has purchased the assets of Industrial Structures Inc., in
Tulsa, Oklahoma effective January 1, 2010. Over the next few months, the equipment and operations will be moved to the current Commercial Resins location in Cheyenne County.
There were no comments from the public.
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion by McMillen, seconded by Rankin, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M., until the next regular meeting on Monday, March 1, 2010. Roll Call: Aye: Rankin, McMillen, Winkelman. Nay: None.
Dated this 16th day of February 2010.
Harold G. Winkelman, Chairman
Roy B. Rankin, Member
Kenneth A. McMillen, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Beth E. Fiegenschuh, County Clerk
Publication Fee: $267.68
Notice of meeting
The Airport Authority of the City of Sidney will meet in open and public session Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:15 a.m. at the Security First Bank Community Room in the basement.
James Joyce
Chairman
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Mayor & Council of Sidney, NE will be held at 7:15 P.M. on Tuesday, 3/9/2010 at 1115 13th Ave., which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continually current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk.
G.F. Anthony, City Clerk
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 1 of Cheyenne County, Nebraska will be held at the Law Office of Sonntag, Goodwin & Leef, P.C., 1212 Jackson Street, Sidney, Nebraska, at 10:00 A.M. on March 11, 2010, which meeting will be open to the public. The agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at Law Office of Sonntag, Goodwin & Leef, P.C., 1212 Jackson Street, Sidney, Nebraska, and includes the consideration of claims against the District; and, any other business as may regularly be brought before the meeting.
This Notice is given by order of the Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No. 1 of Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
DATED: March 2, 2010.
SANITARY AND
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1 OF CHEYENNE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
By: /s/ Robert P.
Goodwin
Robert P. Goodwin, its Attorney
Robert P. Goodwin, NSBA #16745
SONNTAG, GOODWIN & LEEF, P.C.
1212 Jackson Street, P.O. Box 299
Sidney, Nebraska
69162
(308) 254_4559
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the City of Sidney Housing Authority will be held at 6:00 P.M. on 03/09/2010, at the Western Heritage Community Room, 2459 11th Ave., which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for said meeting, kept continually current, is available for public inspection at the offices of the City of Sidney Housing Authority.
Brad Craig, Executive Director
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