Introduction
Welcome to the article covering the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners meeting held on August 22, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Krista Yocum and attended by commissioners Roma Amundsen, Rick Vest, and Matt Schulte.
Location Announcement and Meeting Protocol
The meeting began with a location announcement stating that a copy of the Nebraska open meetings act was available at the wall of the hearing room. All written materials to be discussed in the meeting were also available for electronic viewing on the county’s website. The meeting then proceeded with the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 15, 2023. The minutes were unanimously approved by the commissioners.
Approval of Claims Processed
The commissioners approved the claims processed through August 22, 2023. Additionally, they approved a claim to El Centro De Las Americas in the amount of $8,619.27 and a claim to Rabble Mill in the amount of $8,828.80.
Consent Items
The consent items were routine business matters expected to be adopted without dissent. These items included amendments to various county contracts, right away contracts, and grant contracts with different organizations. The contracts covered services ranging from rental and cleaning of mats and linen to fleet management software and professional wetland delineation permitting.
Public Hearing: Class YK Liquor License Application
The board conducted a public hearing for the application of a Class YK liquor license for Ball Vineyard in Estates LLC, doing business as Capitol View Winery and Vineyards. Desiree Ball, the applicant, and her husband Lorenzo Ball, expressed their intention to make the winery a premier location and serve the clientele in the Nebraska and Lincoln areas. The public hearing was closed, and the board approved the liquor license application.
New Business
The new business agenda included resolutions and requests. The resolutions involved the vacation of certain portions of the right-of-way near the intersection of West Fuchsia Street and Southwest 112th Street, as well as a study on the vacation of a portion of Branched Oak Road. The board approved these resolutions. They also reviewed and approved documents in support of the county’s application to the U.S. Department of Energy for the Energy Efficiency and Conversion Block Grant program.
Bid Award Appeal
Dynamic Dirt Works and Demolition LLC appealed a bid award decision. Candace Barons from the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office presented the appeal to the board. Further discussion and decision on this matter were not included in the transcript.
Conclusion
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 22, 2023, covered a variety of topics, including the approval of minutes, claims, and contract amendments. The board also conducted a public hearing for a liquor license application and discussed resolutions related to the vacation of right-of-way portions and energy efficiency programs. Stay tuned for more updates from the Board of Commissioners in future meetings.
Overall, this article provided a detailed summary of the key points discussed and decisions made during the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 22, 2023. It covered various topics such as location announcements, approval of minutes and claims, consent items, a public hearing for a liquor license application, and new business resolutions and requests. Stay tuned for future updates from the Board of Commissioners in upcoming meetings.
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