COMMISSION MINUTES, AUGUST 27, 2007

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 27, 2007, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1^st District Commissioner; Marcia Funke, 2^nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3^rd District Commissioner, Jason Brinegar, County Attorney and Lou Kern, County Clerk.

Chairman Mueller called the meeting to order.

County offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2007, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no commission meeting that week. Next regular meeting will be Monday, September 10, 2007 at 8:00 A.M.

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $232,532.18.

Don Richardson, custodian, reported on routine maintenance matters. Replacement of benches on the courthouse lawn was discussed. Jan and Jerry Alldredge will replace the memorial bench honoring Wilbur Westing. The Richardson family will donate one bench for Don and Elvera Richardson. One more bench is needed. The existing benches will be placed for sale under sealed bid.

Marcia Funke moved to amend the August 13, 2007 minutes to read that the commission was in executive session with Christy L’Ecuyer for non-elected personnel issues not personal issues. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, presented certified copy of confirmed report of 2008 special solid waste assessment of businesses. Changes to various business assessments were reviewed and discussed. Gene Helms moved to make changes as discussed. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried.

Gene Helms moved to accept the certified copy of confirmed report of 2008 special solid waste assessment of businesses. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried. Duane updated the board on routine maintenance matters.

Marcia Funke moved to appoint Jim Kier to the unexpired term of Joyce McBeath on the Washington County Hospital Board. Gene Helms seconded and motion carried. The term will expire December 2007. The commission expresses thanks to Joyce McBeath for her service to the hospital.

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly work report and budget report for July. Bridge grant progress was discussed. Chris Adelman, Husker Steel, presented prices for steel at company cost. Permission was given for David to purchase 10 gauge steel for $4,093.95.

Meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M. noon.