Logan County Board
December 2014 Workshop Meeting

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[March 06, 2015]  LINCOLN - First Floor Courtroom, Courthouse, December 11, 2014

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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