This is a synopsis of the Saline County Board of Commissioners’ September 13, 2022, regular meeting proceedings. A complete set of the proceedings along with an approved list of claims is on file in the Board of Commissioners’ Journal, is of public record in the Saline County Clerk’s office and on our website: www.co.saline.ne.us 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 Tuesday, September 13, 2022, by Vice Chairperson Phil Hardenburger. Present were Hardenburger, Stephanie A. Krivohlavek and Janet J. Henning, Commissioners, and County Clerk Anita K. Bartels. County Attorney Tad Eickman was present between court commitments. Commissioners Marvin A. Kohout and Russ Karpisek were absent. Notice of said meeting was posted in the County Clerk’s Office and published in all three county newspapers on September 7, 2022, in compliance with State Statutes; Hardenburger advised those present of the open meetings act at the back of the room and that all proceedings are electronically recorded; Approved the agenda as presented; Approved the minutes of the August 30, 2022 regular meeting; Under Correspondence it was reported receiving a number of requests for a Cast Vote Record of the 2020 General Election, noting this report is not available in the State of Nebraska; from the City of Crete the September 6, 2022 agendas for a Budget Hearing, Public Work Committee, Parks & Recreation Committee, City Council and the Legislative & Economic Committee. From the City of Crete a Public Hearing Notice for the Crete Airport Authority set for September 8, 2022; received a check in the amount of $3,733.49 as part of the National Opioids Settlement Trust; from NIRMA a memorandum regarding the October 21st Membership Meeting & Luncheon; from NIRMA a memorandum regarding the nomination/election of NIRMA board members; a letter from the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources stating the inspection of the Shestak Dam has been completed; Under Report of Officials heard reports of meetings with CASA, Region V Services, Region V Systems, Public Health Solutions, Hometown Housing, Ag Society and Five Rivers RC & D; Megan Burda with the UNL Extension Office presented an option of the Saline County Extension Assistant becoming a State employee; Approved the August 2022 Clerk of the District Court fees, $11,772.77; Approved the August 2022 Sheriff fees, $2,575.13; Approved the August 2022 Clerk fees, $20,183.00; Discussed reimbursement of First Responder equipment; At 10:10 a.m. the Board recessed; At 10:29 a.m. the Board reconvened; Heard updates on the ADA Policy required by the Federal Highway Administration and various ongoing road projects; Approved Resolution #2022-49, transferring $1,100.00 from the Inheritance Fund to the Juvenile Services Aid Program, to be reimbursed when funds become available; Approved claims as presented; At 10:45 a.m. the Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners recessed to open the 11:00 a.m. Public Budget Hearing; At 11:00 a.m. opened the Public Hearing for the 2022-2023 Budget and Special Hearing to set the final tax request; CPA Brian Blobaum with Blobaum and Busboom, reported the Notice of the Public Hearing for 2022-2023 Budget and Notice of Special Hearing to set the final tax requests were published in all three county newspapers on September 7, 2022. He presented and explained the compilation of the forecasted budget information, accompanying schedules and a summary of significant forecast assumptions of Saline County, Wilber, Nebraska for the year ending June 30, 2023. The forecast was presented in accordance with the guidelines for the presentation of a forecast, established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts and following the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts selected criteria. Blobaum made a statement the reduction of the levy is an option, due to factors such as wind farm revenue, increased valuations and good management practices. Blobaum stated no action will be taken during this public hearing. These hearings are an opportunity for anyone wishing to ask questions or express concerns regarding the proposed budget or final tax requests. Blobaum inquired if there were any questions or comments, which there were none. At 11:20 a.m. closed the Public Hearing for the 2022-2023 Budget and Special Hearing to set the final tax request; At 11:20 a.m. the Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners reconvened; Approved the 1% increase in restricted funds limitation for the 2022-2023 budget year; Approved Resolution #2022-50 setting the Property Tax request for fiscal year 2022-2023; Approved the 2022-2023 Budget as presented; At 11:28 a.m. entered closed session to discuss pending litigation; At 12:01 p.m. exited closed session with no action taken; Adjourned at 12:02 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on September 27, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. in the Saline County Commissioners’ Room, Court House, Wilber, NE. ATTEST: Anita K. Bartels, County Clerk Janet J. Henning Marvin A. Kohout Stephanie A. Krivohlavek Phil Hardenburger, Vice-Chairperson Russ Karpisek, Chairperson I, Anita K. Bartels, County Clerk in and for Saline County, do hereby certify that the minutes of the previous meeting held August 30, 2022 were approved as presented. Anita K. Bartels, County Clerk Janet J. Henning Marvin A. Kohout Stephanie A. Krivohlavek Phil Hardenburger, Vice-Chairperson Russ Karpisek, Chairperson CR/WR/FS — September 21, 2022 ZNEZ
