Proceedings Statement of the May 12, 2008 Commissioners meeting.
By James E. Krotz
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Commissioners Jack Andersen (Chairman) James E. Krotz and Dan Kling were present.
Except as otherwise noted all actions of the Board were unanimously approved.
Board of Equalization
Moved to strike the 2008 personal property tax assessed on agricultural equipment sold by Lonnie and Donell Tausan in 2007.
Moved to accelerate the personal property tax on agricultural equipment sold by Clarence and Linda Morgan on 5-8-08.
Moved to strike the second half 2007 taxes on a mobile home sold by Donald and Kathryn Glasgow.
Board of Commissioners
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Met with the Building Superintendent to discuss carpet-cleaning services for the Courthouse Annex.
ROADS
Authorized Commissioner Andersen to negotiate with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on the replacement of the tourist information sign at Lakeside.
Met with the Road Superintendent in executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
CRIME GRANT
Authorized the Board Chairman to sign a grant application to the Nebraska Crime Commission for a 2008 State Juvenile Justice County Aid Grant.
EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
Met with Nan Thornton, Manager of Region 23 Emergency Services, and Vern Platt, Chairman of the Region 23 Board to review the proposed Sheridan County Local Emergency Operation Plan (LEOP). Approved the plan for submission to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. This plan, if approved by the State, will remain in effect for five years though it is subject to annual review.
AUDIT
Accepted a proposal from Fred A. Lockwood Co., Certified Public Accountants, for an audit of the County’s 2008 accounts.
PANHANDLE PUBLIC HEALTH
Voted to re-appoint Stella Otte as the Sheridan County community representative to the Panhandle Public Health Board.
TAX EXEMPTION
Approved a tax-exemption application for a 20-passenger bus for Pleasant Point Community Church.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Received a telephone call from Jerry Adamson, Cherry County Commissioner, requesting an opportunity to explore the possibility of sharing jail facilities. Agreed to set up a meeting and to invite Commissioners from Dawes County to join us.
Visited with Mr. Al Sabulsky about installing a culvert on private property.
Submitted by James Krotz
The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners are available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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