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Treasurer raises concern about courthouse chair lift; Weiss to investigate moving DMV
Summary
At the March 25 meeting Treasurer Gerdes told the Nemaha County Board the courthouse chair lift’s 495-pound weight limit restricts some residents from accessing DMV services; Chairman Michael Weiss said he would investigate using the old Health & Human Services building as a DMV facility.
During the March 25 Nemaha County Board of Commissioners meeting, Treasurer Gerdes raised concerns about accessibility at the courthouse, saying the chair lift has a 495‑pound weight limit and can prevent some residents from accessing the Department of Motor Vehicles services.
"The chair lift has a weight limit of 495, so it limits the use for some individuals," Treasurer Gerdes said. Chairman Michael Weiss responded that he will investigate whether the county could use the old Health & Human Services building as an alternative DMV location to improve access.
The exchange occurred during the 8:30 a.m. county officials discussion. The minutes record the concern and the chairman’s direction to investigate; the board did not take a formal vote on relocating DMV services during this meeting.
