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 Present: Bob Farmer – Vice Chairman; Dave Hepler – Chairman; Andy
Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin
Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Pat O’Neill; Gene
Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher
Absent: Scott Schaffenacker
Guests: Derek Hurley; Sheriff; Bret Aukamp; JoAnne Marlin; Bill
Donath; Wanda Lee Rohlfs; Mary Ellen Martin; Chuck Conzo; Tom
Kindred; Adam Schmidt.
Moment of Silence for Judy Baar Topinka
Mr. Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Anderson.
A motion was made by Mrs. Davenport, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve the November 10, 2014 minutes. Motion passed.
Lincoln Statue Committee:
The Lincoln Statue Committee updated the County Board on the
Lincoln Statue process. April 21st will be the dedication. The
Lincoln Statue Committee presented pictures of the Lincoln Statue.
Mr. Bateman asked for the Lincoln Statue Committee to e-mail him
specs.
Adam Schmidt from Stone River Group and Vanguard Energy Services:
Mr. Schmidt gave a brief update on how he can help save the
County money on Natural Gas. Mr. Schmidt presented the board with
figures to show the usage of Natural Gas. Mr. Schmidt reported over
the period evaluated, the county paid $95,798 for natural gas. Mr.
Schmidt informed the board if the county had been with the lower
provider, the county would have paid $81,286; a 15% savings with
difference of $14,512 or $3,628 saving per year. The goal is to help
fix the County’s rate. January, February and March last year the
rates were substantial high due to a polar vortex winter. If the
rates had been fixed, the county’s costs would not have been as
high. In the document Mr. Schmidt created it shows how Vanguard
could help the County’s costs in comparison if the county had been
locked-in at the lower rate. This rate included a $.08 fee the
company charges that was built into the index figures shown. Mr.
Schmidt would need 3 signatures on the form to get it up and going.
The contract with the company would begin in May. Once under
contract the company would watch NGI for a low rate for the county
to lock-in with a decision to be made between May to September. This
item will be put on the agenda for Tuesday night.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
accept Adam Schmidt’s offer. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Airport/Farm:
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
approve engineering fees for the Logan County Airport Lighting
Project (AAA4217) to Hanson Professional Services, Inc. in the
amount of $13,053.00 with Logan County costs at approximately 5% or
$652.00. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve
granting Central States Tower II a Variance to allow a 7’penetration
into the Horizontal surface navigable airspace at Latitude
40-1024.85 N NAD 83 and Longitude 89-18-38.22. Straw vote taken,
motion passed. Nothing further to report.
Animal Control:
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to put on
display for 30 days the Logan Animal Control Ordinance. Straw vote
taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mrs. Davenport, to
reappoint Julie Parker to Animal Control Administrator/Warden. Straw
vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
reappoint Jane Whiteman to Assistant Animal Control Warden. Straw
vote taken, motion passed. Nothing further to report.
Building and Grounds:
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, for
the County to offer to the City of Lincoln the land in front of the
Safety Complex if they would like to use it for their City Police
Department. Discussion held. Mr. Bateman would like to donate the
grassy area in front of the Safety Complex to the City to build a
police station. Mr. Ruben wants to put a 3 year sundown on it. Mr.
Bateman withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, for the
County to donate the land on the Broadway side of the Safety Complex
with a 3 year limit for the city to build a police department if
they choose. The county would like to approve the footprints. Mr.
Bateman withdrew his motion and Mr. Ruben withdrew his second.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to donate
the land (grassy area) on the Broadway side to be used to build a
city police station and then, upon accepting our offer, work with
the county to make sure it will work for everyone. Straw vote taken,
motion passed. Mr. Bateman reported the elevator maintenance room
was supposed to cost $20,000 and now Mr. Bateman will not need the
full $20,000 for the maintenance room. He will only need $2,870.00
Nothing further to report.
Chamber of Commerce:
Mrs. Schumacher reported the Chamber will meet next week. Nothing
further to report.
Community Action:
Mr. O’Neill reported federal guidelines were received and nothing
changed so the program will continue. Public Trans is looking good.
Mr. O’Neill read to the Head Start students. Nothing further to
report.
Executive/Economic Development:
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded Mrs. Schumacher,to bring
forward the notice to amend the Logan County Board policies to
remove the straw voting in the workshop session. Straw vote taken,
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, notice
of intent to amend the Logan County Board Policy and Procedures and
create an Economic Development Committee and an Executive Committee.
Will replace the current Economic Development/Executive Committee
replacing the current structure and composition. Straw vote taken,
motion passed.
Finance:
Mr. Ruben reported the finance committee opened copier proposals.
The committee formed a subcommittee to review the proposals. Mr.
Ruben will bring forward a motion in January.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve States Attorney budget amendment $5,600.00 (FY13-14)out of
Major Criminal into 101-12-53003 for Office Furniture. Straw vote
taken, motion passed.
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A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth,
to amend the States Attorney budget in the amount of $3,063.00
out of Major Criminal into 101-14-51002.Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Aylesworth, to
approve EM-COM truck transaction out of Major Criminal Cases
113-00-58031.Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Mr. Hepler and Mr. Ruben plan to go talk to the Mayor about the
Safety Complex lease tomorrow.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to
approve the Safety Complex Lease if Mr. Hepler and Mr. Ruben can
get something worked out with the city. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
Nothing further to report.
General Assembly: Nothing to report.
Health: Nothing to report.
Insurance/Legislation:
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben to
approve Erin Schaffer to the Logan County Board of Health, Straw
vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 14-15 13- Gerald Lolling to Logan County Regional
Planning Commission Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
approve LO 14-15 09 Judi Graff to Logan County Zoning Board of
Appeals. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to
approve LO 14-15 08 Blair Hoerbert to Logan County Regional Planning
Commission. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 14-15 10 United Riders Motorcycle Club and LO 14-15 12
Eagles Auxiliary #2708. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mrs. Davenport, to
rescind closure of courthouse on Christmas Eve to Motion Closure of
Logan County Courthouse and Logan County Assessor December 26, 2014.
Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment:
Mrs. Schumacher reported Workforce Investment is trying to get
CNA training back in Logan County.
Nothing to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA: Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Planning and Zoning:
Mr. O’Neill reported a Public Hearing is being held tonight in
Mt. Pulaski regarding the wind farms. Planning and Zoning will start
meeting the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30p.m.Nothing
further to report.
Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report.
Road and Bridge:
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve LO 14-15 1 County Maintenance for Motor Fuel Tax Funds,
Appropriating $1,393,318.00 to be used in 2015.Straw vote taken,
motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Aylesworth, to
approve LO 14-15 2 Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Payroll
Expenses. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to
approve LO 14-15 3 Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for The County
Engineer Salary. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve LO 14-15 4 Award Aggregate Material Contracts using Motor
Fuel Tax Funds. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Main Street and Tourism:
Mr. Anderson reported the Christmas Parade was a huge success.
Main Street has one more meeting coming up to wrap up end of the
year business. Main Street will be done at the end of December.
Nothing to report.
Waste Management:
Mr. O’Neill thanked everyone for helping with the Household
Hazardous Waste. Nothing further to report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Personnel: Nothing to report.
County Board Chairman’s Report:
Mr. Hepler reported on Tuesday he will present Chairman’s
Appointment of Committees and Liaison Positions. Mr. Hepler reminded
board members of the Christmas Dinner on Saturday at Stag-R-Inn at
6:00. Mr. Hepler reminded everyone the board photo will be taken
Tuesday night at 6:45p.m
Nothing further to report.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:28pm.
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