Logan County Board
March Finance

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[July 15, 2015]  LINCOLN - Logan County Safety Complex, Blue Room March 10, 2015

Present: Chuck Ruben-Chairman; Bob Farmer; Andy Anderson; Gene Rohlfs; Emily Davenport Absent: Rick Aylesworth; Dave Hepler
Guests: Katherine Yaple

Mr. Ruben called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.

A motion was made by Mr. Farmer seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2015 meeting as printed. Motion passed.

Old Business:

Public Fee for Copies:

Mr. Ruben reported every office has different fees due to statute reasons. Mr. Ruben wants to drop this subject and let the elected officials keep running their office as they have been.
 


New Business:

Budget Amendment for Coroner’s Office:
Mr. Ruben reported the Coroner’s Office needs a budget adjustment. Mr. Thomas requested to take $5,000 out of Coroner Autopsy Charges and put $5,000 into Coroner Deputy Salary line. The reason for the budget adjustment is to cover transport expenses since the Coroner’s Office is now doing their own body hauls. A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve LO 14-15 42. Motion passed. Mr. Ruben will bring forward this motion on Thursday night.

Safety Lease Agreement:
Mr. Ruben reported the committee needs to vote on the Safety Lease Agreement with the City. The city attorney has looked over the agreement and has given it an okay. Mr. Ruben pointed out the agreement is for February 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. The city will pay a monthly rent of $2,740.00 due on the fifteenth day of each month. A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mrs. Davenport, to approve the Safety Lease Agreement with the City. Motion passed.

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The committee discussed a few items that were not on the agenda.

Mr. Ruben had copies of the “Guidelines for Finance Committee from 2010” and “Financial Procedures from 2010”. Mr. Ruben would like Mrs. Freese to make copies for the committee and put in their mailboxes for review.

Mr. Ruben reported there is someone interested in buying the hill at the County Farm. When the county wanted to sell the county property in 2006, the county’s bottom dollar was $100,000. If the board decides to sell the property, the county will need to advise and accept bids. Mr. Rohlfs will put County Farm Property on Airport and Farm agenda. Mr. Ruben would like to place these items on the agenda for next month.

Mr. Anderson reviewed expenses for the committee.

The “salary of extra help” for the Supervisor of Assessments is at 94.7%. Mr. Ruben reported Mrs. Martinek should be at the next Finance meeting. They will bring this to her attention next month.

Mr. Ruben reviewed revenues. No Concerns.

Communications:
Mr. Anderson asked how Mr. Thomas paid for the van for the Coroner’s Office. Mr. Ruben reported he has a grant to pay for vehicles.
 


A motion was made by Mr. Anderson seconded by Mr. Farmer to approve the bills. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 6:00 pm.

[Copied from Logan County website]

 

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