November 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM - Board of Equalization & Supervisors

1. Please silence all cell phones

2. Pledge Allegiance and Prayer

3. Roll Call  

4. Inform public of the posting of the open meeting laws  

5. The meeting notice was published in the Columbus Telegram on November 14th, 2023 and the Humphrey Democrat on November 15th, 2023.

6. Approval of agenda as written  

7. Approve the minutes of the October 24th, 2023 meeting as written.

8. Discussion and possible action on the following: 

9. County Treasurer

9.a. Motion to Open the Hearing on Motor Vehicle Exemptions

9.b. Motion to close the hearing on Motor Vehicle Exemptions 

9.c. Requesting approval of the following Motor Vehicle Exemptions as presented by the County Treasurer: Holy Family Church and School, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and St. Francis Parish, 

10. County Assessor

10.a. Requesting approval of Tax List Correction(s) #14833 through #14841. 

11. Motion to adjourn to December 19th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. 

12. Please silence all cell phones

13. Roll call

14. Inform public of the posting of the open meeting laws

15. The meeting notice was published in the Columbus Telegram on November 14th, 2023 and the Humphrey Democrat on November 15th, 2023.  

16. Approve the agenda as written

17. Approve the minutes for November 7th, 2023 as written

18. Discussion and possible action on the following:

19. Carrie Hastrieter - Comp Juvenile Services 

19.a. Requesting approval on possible wage increases for employees for the 24/25 fiscal year. 

20. Kelly Feehan - Platte County Extention Office 

20.a. Requesting approval to rehire for open 4-H Assistant position 

20.b. Requesting reappointment of Extension Board member to a 3-year term. 

20.c. Proposal to close the Extension office December 26th-29th, 2023. 

20.d. Presentation of January 1, 2024 salary increases approved in the 2023/2024 budget.  

21. Tim Hofbauer - Emergency Management 

21.a. Request withdrawal of offer to purchase Mohrman property as part of the FEMA property acquisition program.  

22. Jenny Reppert - Treasurer

22.a. Request to transfer monies from Inheritance Tax to FEMA Grant fund

23. Ed Wemhoff - Sheriff 

23.a. Request to repair/upgrade/replace call box system at the jail. 

23.b. Request to hire additional Deputy 

23.c. Request to purchase mobile radio.

24. Highway Department 

24.a. Road Report

24.b. Requesting approval of Maintenance agreement No. 117 - Renewal with NDOT and Certification of Compliance, and authorization for the Chairperson and County Clerk to sign.

24.c. Requesting approval of Resolution 23-38; Agreement with Granville Custom Home, Inc. and West Elks Homeowners to provide for donation of dirt and seeding on 68th Street Project C-71 (819) 

24.d. Utility Permits:
1. Midstates  Data - Fiberoptic on Mk 2932.  
2. Gary Torczon for Irrigation and Electrical on MH2536
3. Citizens Telecommunications Co. of NE - Fiberoptic on Central Hwy by Platte Center.  

25. Finance Committee

25.a. United Healthcare Reimbursement (Jerry Micek)

25.b. United Healthcare 2024 Premium/Deductible

25.c. HIA - Directing Treasurer on Transfer of Funds 

26. Committee Reports

27. Motion to accept, file and credit the proper accounts in correspondence monthly fee reports, cancel Federal Grand Fund III/FEMA Grant Fund check no. 11232620 in the amount of $320.00 - Emergency Man.  had claim being paid from wrong fund, Bank Compliance Report from Nebraska Bankers Insurance and Services Company for month ending 9/30/2023, County Treasurer's letter for collection of distress warrants to the County Sheriff, County Treasurer Fund Balance Listing for 10/31/2023, Certificates of Liability Insurance for Fisher Building Services, Inc. and Gehring Construction & Ready Mix, Inc., County Treasurer Receipts for $132,231.71

28. Motion to approve claims

29. Public Comments

30. Motion to Adjourn to December 5th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.