County Board approves permit for RV park
By Harold Campbell/Daily Sun staff writer
Friday, March 30, 2007 9:41 AM CDT
A recreational vehicle park will be established near Homestead National Monument of America following action on Wednesday by the Gage County Board of Supervisors.
The County Board unanimously approved a special use permit for Troy Stevens, 23436 SW 75th Road, to place an RV park about one-half mile north of Homestead National Monument.
“We want to give people the opportunity to enjoy rural America,” Stevens said. “This will help promote agribusiness and provide a safe, secure environment for those using the site.”
Earlier this month, the Gage County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of a special use permit for Stevens' planned RV park with stipulations limiting the number of RV pads to 14 and requiring Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality approval of a septic system.
On Wednesday, however, the County Board amended the DEQ stipulation to require DEQ approval only if Stevens actually installs a septic system.
Supervisor Gary Barnard led the effort to take away the DEQ stipulation, saying most state-run campgrounds and RV parks do not require a dump site.
“Why are we asking a private individual to have more stipulations than the state?” Barnard asked.
The County Board last year approved Stevens' application to establish a bed and breakfast near the site of the RV park. At the same time, the board denied Stevens' application for an RV park because county zoning regulations then in effect did not allow campgrounds and RV parks in areas zoned Agriculture 3, Agriculture Conservation District.
However, the County Board earlier this year amended the county's zoning regulations to allow campgrounds and RV parks in areas zoned AG-3.
Stevens plans to incorporate the RV park with the nearby bed and breakfast in an area called “Oak Aven Acres.”
In other business:
Dirt scraper: Voted for Marlin Kliewer, county highway superintendent, to delay purchase of a motor scraper at this time. Supervisor Shirley Gronewold cast the lone dissenting vote, saying her constituents always want the best services for their taxes. Other supervisors, however, said they would like to see more budget and purchase prioritization from the highway department.
Sheriff's office overtime claims: Following an executive session for personnel matters, authorized payment of $21,238.64 in back overtime claims to the Gage County Sheriff's Office. County Board Chairman David Anderson said with an expected partial reimbursement of about $10,000 from the county's insurance carrier, the county will be out about $11,000.
Railroad crossing: Approved an agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to relocate a railroad crossing on South 134th Road near the E Energy Adams ethanol plant under construction.
Road vacation public hearing: Scheduled a public hearing for the County Board's regular April 25 meeting to discuss vacating a public road in Section 14, Blakely Township, about two miles north of Homestead National Monument of America.
Juvenile diversion program update: Heard an update on the Gage County Diversion Program from Dianne Swanson, program coordinator. Swanson said between September 1993 and February 2007, more than 825 youths have successfully completed the program. This represents nearly $290,000 in savings to Gage County taxpayers, she said.
Under juvenile diversion, youths with certain misdemeanor offenses can enroll in the program, and upon successful completion, the offense is removed from the court record.
Road tour: Took a tour of county roads Wednesday afternoon and was scheduled to resume the tour Thursday morning.
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Friday, March 30, 2007
County Board approves permit for RV park
County Board approves permit for RV park
By Harold Campbell/Daily Sun staff writer
Friday, March 30, 2007 9:41 AM CDT
A recreational vehicle park will be established near Homestead National Monument of America following action on Wednesday by the Gage County Board of Supervisors.
The County Board unanimously approved a special use permit for Troy Stevens, 23436 SW 75th Road, to place an RV park about one-half mile north of Homestead National Monument.
“We want to give people the opportunity to enjoy rural America,” Stevens said. “This will help promote agribusiness and provide a safe, secure environment for those using the site.”
Earlier this month, the Gage County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of a special use permit for Stevens' planned RV park with stipulations limiting the number of RV pads to 14 and requiring Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality approval of a septic system.
On Wednesday, however, the County Board amended the DEQ stipulation to require DEQ approval only if Stevens actually installs a septic system.
Supervisor Gary Barnard led the effort to take away the DEQ stipulation, saying most state-run campgrounds and RV parks do not require a dump site.
“Why are we asking a private individual to have more stipulations than the state?” Barnard asked.
The County Board last year approved Stevens' application to establish a bed and breakfast near the site of the RV park. At the same time, the board denied Stevens' application for an RV park because county zoning regulations then in effect did not allow campgrounds and RV parks in areas zoned Agriculture 3, Agriculture Conservation District.
However, the County Board earlier this year amended the county's zoning regulations to allow campgrounds and RV parks in areas zoned AG-3.
Stevens plans to incorporate the RV park with the nearby bed and breakfast in an area called “Oak Aven Acres.”
In other business:
Dirt scraper: Voted for Marlin Kliewer, county highway superintendent, to delay purchase of a motor scraper at this time. Supervisor Shirley Gronewold cast the lone dissenting vote, saying her constituents always want the best services for their taxes. Other supervisors, however, said they would like to see more budget and purchase prioritization from the highway department.
Sheriff's office overtime claims: Following an executive session for personnel matters, authorized payment of $21,238.64 in back overtime claims to the Gage County Sheriff's Office. County Board Chairman David Anderson said with an expected partial reimbursement of about $10,000 from the county's insurance carrier, the county will be out about $11,000.
Railroad crossing: Approved an agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to relocate a railroad crossing on South 134th Road near the E Energy Adams ethanol plant under construction.
Road vacation public hearing: Scheduled a public hearing for the County Board's regular April 25 meeting to discuss vacating a public road in Section 14, Blakely Township, about two miles north of Homestead National Monument of America.
Juvenile diversion program update: Heard an update on the Gage County Diversion Program from Dianne Swanson, program coordinator. Swanson said between September 1993 and February 2007, more than 825 youths have successfully completed the program. This represents nearly $290,000 in savings to Gage County taxpayers, she said.
Under juvenile diversion, youths with certain misdemeanor offenses can enroll in the program, and upon successful completion, the offense is removed from the court record.
Road tour: Took a tour of county roads Wednesday afternoon and was scheduled to resume the tour Thursday morning.
By Harold Campbell/Daily Sun staff writer
Friday, March 30, 2007 9:41 AM CDT
A recreational vehicle park will be established near Homestead National Monument of America following action on Wednesday by the Gage County Board of Supervisors.
The County Board unanimously approved a special use permit for Troy Stevens, 23436 SW 75th Road, to place an RV park about one-half mile north of Homestead National Monument.
“We want to give people the opportunity to enjoy rural America,” Stevens said. “This will help promote agribusiness and provide a safe, secure environment for those using the site.”
Earlier this month, the Gage County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of a special use permit for Stevens' planned RV park with stipulations limiting the number of RV pads to 14 and requiring Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality approval of a septic system.
On Wednesday, however, the County Board amended the DEQ stipulation to require DEQ approval only if Stevens actually installs a septic system.
Supervisor Gary Barnard led the effort to take away the DEQ stipulation, saying most state-run campgrounds and RV parks do not require a dump site.
“Why are we asking a private individual to have more stipulations than the state?” Barnard asked.
The County Board last year approved Stevens' application to establish a bed and breakfast near the site of the RV park. At the same time, the board denied Stevens' application for an RV park because county zoning regulations then in effect did not allow campgrounds and RV parks in areas zoned Agriculture 3, Agriculture Conservation District.
However, the County Board earlier this year amended the county's zoning regulations to allow campgrounds and RV parks in areas zoned AG-3.
Stevens plans to incorporate the RV park with the nearby bed and breakfast in an area called “Oak Aven Acres.”
In other business:
Dirt scraper: Voted for Marlin Kliewer, county highway superintendent, to delay purchase of a motor scraper at this time. Supervisor Shirley Gronewold cast the lone dissenting vote, saying her constituents always want the best services for their taxes. Other supervisors, however, said they would like to see more budget and purchase prioritization from the highway department.
Sheriff's office overtime claims: Following an executive session for personnel matters, authorized payment of $21,238.64 in back overtime claims to the Gage County Sheriff's Office. County Board Chairman David Anderson said with an expected partial reimbursement of about $10,000 from the county's insurance carrier, the county will be out about $11,000.
Railroad crossing: Approved an agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to relocate a railroad crossing on South 134th Road near the E Energy Adams ethanol plant under construction.
Road vacation public hearing: Scheduled a public hearing for the County Board's regular April 25 meeting to discuss vacating a public road in Section 14, Blakely Township, about two miles north of Homestead National Monument of America.
Juvenile diversion program update: Heard an update on the Gage County Diversion Program from Dianne Swanson, program coordinator. Swanson said between September 1993 and February 2007, more than 825 youths have successfully completed the program. This represents nearly $290,000 in savings to Gage County taxpayers, she said.
Under juvenile diversion, youths with certain misdemeanor offenses can enroll in the program, and upon successful completion, the offense is removed from the court record.
Road tour: Took a tour of county roads Wednesday afternoon and was scheduled to resume the tour Thursday morning.
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