SALINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The regular meeting of the Saline County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:30 a.m.

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1 SALINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The regular meeting of the Saline County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:30 a.m. on August 25, 2015, by Chairperson, Janet J. Henning. Present were Marvin A. Kohout, Willis D. Luedke, Henning, Stephanie A. Krivohlavek and Tim McDermott, Commissioners, and Linda Kastanek, County Clerk. County Attorney Tad Eickman was present between court commitments. Notice of said meeting was posted in the County Clerk s Office, on the Saline County Website, and published in all three county newspapers prior to the meeting, in compliance with State Statutes. Let the record show that all proceedings are electronically recorded. Henning advised those present of the open meetings law posted at the back of the room. McDermott moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Henning, McDermott, Krivohlavek, Kohout and Luedke, nays none, motion carried. McDermott moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, but changing the wording in the Resolutions transferring funds, as the budget has not yet been set. Motion seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Luedke, Krivohlavek, McDermott and Kohout, Henning abstaining, nays none, motion carried. Kastanek reported receiving a letter from NE Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, confirming a visit to the Saline County Jail facility for the annual inspection on September 10 th ; the annual report from Saline County Aging Services, and their budget request; the Five Rivers RC&D Agenda for their August 20 th meeting; checks from $7, from Windstream; a $19.00 check from Vonage; a $13.00 check from Level 3 Communications; and a $1.00 check from Granite Telecommunications, all for surcharges; the agenda for the August 20 th meeting for Public Health Solutions and minutes from the June 18 th meeting; and the minutes from the BVCA meeting on June 16 th, plus their activities report. Planning and Zoning Director Lyle Weber presented an Administrative Subdivision for Slepicka Acres. This is just a small addition to the previous subdivision approved on July 28 th. Luedke moved to approve the subdivision, seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Krivohlavek, McDermott, Kohout, Henning and Luedke, nays none, motion carried. County Treasurer Debbie Spanyers requested approval of the ICS (Insured Cash Sweep) Agreement with First State Bank Nebraska. This is an alternative fund to use instead of Pledged Collateral. Luedke moved to approve the agreement, seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Krivohlavek, Henning, Luedke, Kohout and McDermott, nays none, motion carried. Luedke moved to approve the Inventory. After discussion, he withdrew his motion and Henning stated that it will be discussed later in the meeting. Luedke moved to approve the Clerk of District Court Report of Fees in the amount of $2,983.00, seconded by McDermott. Voting aye were Henning, Luedke, Kohout, Krivohlavek and McDermott, nays none, motion carried. Kohout moved to approve the Lease Agreement with the Wilber Masonic Lodge for the Probation office for one year. Motion was seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were McDermott, Henning, Krivohlavek, Kohout and Luedke, nays none, motion carried. Luedke moved to approve Resolution # , approving 5 Pledged Securities with Pinnacle Bank in the amounts of $755,000.00, $130,000.00, $700,000.00, $415, and $100, Motion was seconded by Kohout. Voting aye were Krivohlavek, Kohout, McDermott, Luedke and Henning, nays none, motion carried. Kohout moved to approve Resolution # , releasing Pledged Securities with Citizens State Bank of Wisner in the amount of $150, Motion was seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Luedke, McDermott, Henning, Krivohlavek and Kohout, nays none, motion carried. Kohout moved to approve Resolution # , for a new Custody Receipt with Citizens State Bank of Wisner in the amount of $150, Motion was seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Krivohlavek, McDermott, Kohout, Luedke and Henning, nays none, motion carried. Under Report of Officials, Henning reported attending the visit by Chief Justice Heavican.

2 Luedke reported attending the EM101 at the NEMA office in Lincoln, the Household Hazardous Waste collection in Crete, he sat in on a NIRMA conference call, attended the visit by Chief Justice Heavican, and will be going to Valentine tomorrow for the NIRMA Board of Directors meeting. Kohout reported attending the NEMA 101 class; a Wellness Committee meeting, a visit with Tom Sorensen to find out if the County could bond for the road and bridge flood damage repairs; he sat in on the NACO conference call on BCBS wellness benefits; the Planning and Zoning meeting was cancelled due to no items on the agenda; the visit with Chief Justice Heavican; the museum meeting and has a Safety Committee meeting tomorrow. He reminded everyone of the AED/CPR classes to be held on October 28 th and 29 th at the Extension Office meeting room. Krivohlavek reported attending the visit with Chief Justice Heavican; and an Executive meeting at Aging Services, where they are working on new by-laws. McDermott reported attending the NEMA 101 class; a Wellness Committee meeting, where they are working on the 2016 wellness plans; the NACO teleconference about BC/BS wellness benefits; and coming up, he has a Safety Committee meeting tomorrow, two Drug and Alcohol Prevention events, one being at Doane College; a Preventative meeting on Thursday, a building construction meeting and a Juvenile Justice Comp Plan meeting. At 10:27 a.m., Henning announced that the Board would take a short recess. At 10:40 a.m., Henning announced that the Board would reconvene. Captain Russ Kalkwarf with the Sheriff s Department reported that 44 distress warrants had been turned over to the Sheriff s Office totaling $35, Of these, 39 have been collected in full, 3 warrants were returned due to outside jurisdiction, 1 is currently on a payment plan with the Treasurer s office, and 3 are pending litigation. Krivohlavek moved to accept and approve the report, seconded by Kohout. Voting aye were McDermott, Luedke, Henning, Kohout and Krivohlavek, nays none, motion carried. In the absence of County Attorney Eickman, Clerk of District Court Joyce Wusk explained the Subgrant Agreement for Child Support Enforcement Services to the Board. Krivohlavek moved to approve the Agreement, seconded by Kohout. Voting aye were Luedke, Henning, McDermott, Krivohlavek and Kohout, nays none, motion carried. The Board discussed the Emergency Management report of activities. McDermott moved to approve Resolution # , approving inventories of each of the County Officials, and all of the shops and buildings. Motion was seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Kohout, Krivohlavek, Henning, Luedke and McDermott, nays none, motion carried. Highway Superintendent Bruce Filipi presented a Request to Occupy ROW from Windstream to construct telecommunications facilities located on County Road R, between Section and Section Kohout moved to approve the Request, seconded by McDermott. Voting aye were McDermott, Luedke, Henning, Krivohlavek and Kohout, nays none, motion carried. Filipi presented Resolution # , adding 8 projects to the 1 & 6 Year Road Plan. McDermott moved to approve the Resolution, seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Luedke, Henning, Krivohlavek, Kohout and McDermott, nays none, motion carried. Kohout moved to approve Resolution # , transferring $5, from the General Fund to the Building Fund. Motion was seconded by Luedke. Voting aye were McDermott, Krivohlavek, Henning, Luedke and Kohout, nays none, motion carried. At 11:33 a.m., McDermott moved to enter into Executive Session, seconded by Luedke. Voting aye were Kohout, Krivohlavek, McDermott, Luedke and Henning, nays none, motion carried. Henning announced that during closed session, the Board would be discussing personnel. At 12:20 p.m., McDermott moved to exit closed session, seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Henning, Luedke, Kohout, Krivohlavek and McDermott, nays none, motion carried. Henning announced that during closed session, the Board discussed personnel, no action was taken. At 12:21 p.m., Henning announced that the Board would recess until 1:30 p.m., when the Board and all officials would meet with Brian Blobaum to discuss budgets.

3 At 1:30 p.m., Henning announced that the Board would reconvene. Present were Henning, Luedke, Kohout, Krivohlavek and McDermott, Commissioners, Brian Blobaum, CPA; Dean Gorgen from the Assessor s office; Lyle Weber, Weed Superintendent/Planning and Zoning Director; Bruce Filipi, Highway Superintendent; Forrest Doyle, Veterans Service Officer; Dan Johnson, Custodian; Joyce Wusk, Clerk of District Court; Deb Spanyers, County Treasurer; Randy Pryor, Extension Educator and Linda Kastanek, County Clerk. After discussion of the levy allocations for 2015, McDermott moved to approve the 6.11% increase for Warren Memorial Hospital District. Motion was seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Kohout, Luedke, McDermott, Henning and Krivohlavek, nays none, motion carried. Luedke moved to approve Resolution # , approving the Final Levy Allocations for 2015 for the Historical Society at a 3.56% increase, the Saline County Agricultural Society at a 1.6% increase; Warren Memorial Hospital at a 6.11% increase; the Saline County Rural Fire District at a 3.22% increase and the Friend Rural Fire District at a 3.35% increase. Motion was seconded by Krivohlavek. Voting aye were Krivohlavek, McDermott, Kohout, Henning and Luedke, nays none, motion carried. Blobaum discussed the valuation increase for the county being at 11.78%. The Board went over the budgets with each of the Officials. Krivohlavek moved to approve Resolution # , transferring $550, from the Capital Outlay Project Fund back into the Inheritance Fund, to reimburse expenses on the addition before the bonds were finalized. Motion was seconded by McDermott. Voting aye were Henning, Luedke, Kohout, Krivohlavek and McDermott, nays none, motion carried. McDermott moved to approve the Wellness Coordinator Contract with Elly Reedy for the next three months at $1, per month. Motion was seconded by Kohout. Voting aye were Krivohlavek, Henning, McDermott and Kohout, nays, Luedke, motion carried. Krivohlavek moved to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Kohout. Voting aye were Kohout, Krivohlavek, McDermott, Luedke and Henning, nays none, motion carried. GENERAL FUND General Payroll Salaries 84, Automated Sys Off Equip 1, Bob Barker Co Spls Joseph Casson Cntrct 5, CBM Mgd Srvcs Spls 4, Chief Sply Uniform Colin Electric Cntrct Crete Med Center Crt Costs Crete News P&P 1, Crete Hdwe Equip D&D Comm Equip Repr Deluxe Off Spls Eakes Off Spls 1, Ecolab Pest Pest Control Ed Roehr Safety Uniform Farmers Coop Fuel Kim Feighner Mil First Concord Ins 12, First Concord Ins First State Bank P&P Galls Uniform Gropp Law Atty 2, GT Dist Uniform Heath Tees Uniform Kalkwarf Smith Law Court Costs 88.00

4 Randy Kalkwarf Uniform Willis Luedke Mil Marvin Jewell Co Srvcs Masonic Lodge Rent NACO Trng NCSEA Trng NE Health Srvcs Inst NE Notary Fees NE.Gov Court Costs 7.00 Noakes Contract Quill Off Spls Region V Srvcs Contract Saline Co Atty Petty Cash Reimb Saline Co Clk Dist Crt Court Costs Sapp Bros Fuel Sec of State Court Costs Shop Qwik Fuel Shredding Sol Equip Rent Deborah Silverman Court Costs Speece-Lewis Eng Contract State Ind Bldg Spls State Corrections Inst 3, Supplyworks Bldg Spls Thomson Reuters Court Costs Toshiba Off Equip Toshiba Off Equip UPS Pstg Visa Off Spls Visa Pstg Visa Equip Visa P&P/Uniform Visa Equip/Trvl Walkers Uniform Spls Wertz Assoc Court Costs Windstream Phone 1, Auto Spls ROAD FUND Road Payroll Salaries 22, Ace Irrig Culverts 3, B's Ent Lmbr 9, Ralph Baxa Reimb Beatrice Concrete Gravel 6, Black Hills Util Consolidated Sand Gravel 67, Crete Med Center Hlth Crete Glass Equip Repr Crete Lmbr Equip Repr 5.96 Lovelle Deke Reimb Eakes Off Spls JJK Const Culverts 40, Brad Kotas Reimb Kriha Fluid Power Equip Repr Mainelli Wagner Consult Orschelns Tools 35.98

5 Plains Equip Equip Rprs Rock On Gravel 24, Ron's Refuse Garbage Speece-Lewis Eng Cntrct 11, Visa Trvl Walkers Uniform Uniform Windstream Phone BAILIFF FUND Bailiff Payroll Salaries 1, Eakes Off Spls EMPLOYEE WELLNESS FUND Elly Reedy Contract 1, AGING SERVICES FUND Aging Services Payroll Salaries 2, Black Hills Util Farmers Coop Fuel Laura Mackeprang Mil Darlene Pribyl Prgm Windstream Prgm Sarah Yokel Prgm DRUG COURT Kalkwarf Smith Law Cntrct 1, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND Ramon Fictum Reimb Visa Equip WIRELESS FUND Windstream Phone COMMISSARY FUND Bob Barker Co Spls Crawford Sply Spls Eakes Off Spls Keefe Sply Spls Postmaster Pstg Thompson Co Spls Visa Pstg BUILDING & GROUNDS FUND Siemens Bldg Repr CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS Berggren CH Add 20, EMERGENCY SERVICES FUND Windstream Phone ALL FUNDS First State Bank Fed Tax 14, NE Dept of Rev State Tax 4, First State Bank Soc Sec 23, BCBS Ins 93, Ameritas Life Retire 18, Ameritas Life Dental Ins 2, Ameritas Life Eye Ins AFLAC Ins 1, MassMutal Def Comp 1, Colonial Supp Ins Ins Teamsters Dues Madison Nat'l Life Life Ins 32.98

6 Madison Nat'l Life Dis Ins First Concord Café 1, Prof Choice Recovery Garnish NE Child Support Garnish Cada & Assoc Garnish Kathleen Laughlin Garnish NE Child Support Garnish Kathleen Laughlin Garnish Tiburon Fin/NAS Garnish There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. The next meeting will be on September 8, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. in the Saline County Commissioners Room, Court House, Wilber NE. ATTEST: Linda Kastanek, County Clerk Janet J. Henning, Chairperson Marvin A. Kohout, Vice-Chairperson Stephanie Krivohlavek Willis D. Luedke Tim McDermott ************************************************************************ I, Linda Kastanek, County Clerk in and for Saline County, do hereby certify that the minutes of the August 11, 2015, meeting were presented and approved as presented. Linda Kastanek, County Clerk Janet J. Henning, Chairperson Marvin A. Kohout, Vice Chairperson Stephanie Krivohlavek Willis D. Luedke Tim McDermott