Treasurer flags courthouse chair lift limit that can hinder DMV access; chairman to investigate alternative site

Treasurer Jana J. Gerdes told the Nemaha County Board of Commissioners on March 25 that the courthouse chair lift’s weight limit of 495 (the meeting minutes do not specify units) limits some residents’ ability to reach the DMV on the upper floor to obtain driver’s licenses.

Gerdes raised the concern during the county officials discussion section of the agenda, noting the chair lift’s limitation and its practical effect on residents with mobility or weight-related needs. Chairman Michael Weiss said he would investigate whether the county could relocate DMV services to the old Health & Human Services building as a possible accommodation.

The minutes record the issue as a discussion item; the board did not record a formal motion or vote on relocating the DMV during this session. The inquiry by the chair signals a county staff follow-up to explore alternatives for improving public access to licensing services.