Cass County public meetings in 2023
49 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will consider zoning language clarifications and a subdivision request. The meeting also includes discussions on the Cass County Transit budget and a tire grant for roads.
- Public hearing on zoning language clarification and AG Preservation Easements
- Public hearing on Administrative Subdivision 5-acre lot in 17-11-10
- Review of proposed budget and agreement for Cass County Transit with SENCA
- Approval of NDEE Tire Grant for the Highway Department
- Discussion regarding a TORT claim filed by Dornan Law Team
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2024 claims and payroll schedule. The meeting also includes a Board of Equalization discussion regarding a homestead exemption rejection request.
- Discussion/action on Gary Delancey's requested hearing regarding Notice of Rejection of Homestead Exemption
- Review and approval of 2024 claims and payroll dates
11/21/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners authorized the purchase of a motor grader and approved a liquor license application. The Board of Equalization approved tax corrections and a clerical error list. Total expenditures across all funds were $1,477,848.51.
- Approved tax correction for Parcel 130398467-2022 (5-0)
- Approved clerical error list for Parcels 130393439 and 130021369 (5-0)
- Approved Class CK 126044 liquor license for Country Catering Inc. dba Carl’s at Mahoney (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of 1 motor grader from NMC Cat for estimated $250,530.00 after trade-in (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)
- Requested department inventory of vehicles to move GPS tracking to a single Verizon account
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review a liquor license application for Carl’s at Mahoney and consider purchasing a motor grader from NMC Cat. The meeting also includes actions regarding tax list corrections and clerical errors by the Assessor.
- Public hearing for Class CK Liquor License: Country Catering Inc. dba Carl’s at Mahoney
- Approval to purchase 1 Motor Grader from NMC Cat using Sourcewell Contract #011723
- Tax List Corrections for Parcel 130398467-2022
- Clerical Error List for Parcels 130393439 and 130021369
- Discussion on adding all county vehicles to Verizon Connect-Fleet
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for mining in Murray. The meeting also includes discussions on highway paving projects, interlocal agreements, and various county business items.
- Public Hearing for Whetrock Inc. mining permit off 24th Avenue, Murray
- Review and approval of 108th St Paving Project Plans
- Contract authorization with Midwest Right-of-Way Services for 108th St R.O.W. acquisition
- Discussion of iCrimeFighter Contract Proposal from the I.T. Department
- Tax List Correction for Parcel #: 130398437
10/24/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a series of administrative contracts, including health insurance renewals and jail services. The Board of Equalization acknowledged certified levies from five neighboring counties.
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (3-0)
- Approved 2024 Aerial Imagery Final Proposal (3-0)
- Approved health insurance renewal with United Healthcare and switched dental insurance to United Healthcare (3-0)
- Approved contract with Turnkey Corrections for jail commissary services (3-0)
- Board of Equalization acknowledged certified levies from Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe and Saunders Counties
- Tabled action on 108th St Paving Project Plans
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several infrastructure and service items. Key discussions include the 108th St Paving Project plans and a contract for commissary services in the Cass County Jail.
- Review and approval of 108th St Paving Project Plans
- Proposal for 2024 Aerial Imagery from GIS Coordinator Sean Kennedy
- Contract with Turnkey Corrections for Cass County Jail commissary services
- Insurance update from Shane Jacobsen of Jacobsen Consulting
- RenoDry Rising Damp Report from Michael Clancy of RenoDry USA
10/10/23 - Minutes
The Board of Equalization set levies for county entities and denied a homestead exemption appeal. The Board of Commissioners approved a series of general and road claims totaling $846,455.25 and authorized a backup power study for county buildings.
- Denied homestead exemption appeal for Wilma Richard (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-15 setting levies for entities within Cass County (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda and claims totaling $846,455.25 (5-0)
- Authorized Chair to sign MOU between CCSO and PPD for security services (5-0)
- Awarded $4,750.00 stump removal bid to Timber Tree service (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-14 appointing Sheriff Robert Sorenson as Jail Administrator (5-0)
- Authorized Olsson Engineering to study backup power options for courthouse, annex, and LEC (3-2)
- Tabled action on 108th St Paving Project Plans and Project #938 liquidated damages
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review paving plans for 108th St and discuss liquidated damages for a bridge deck replacement. The meeting also includes discussions on security service agreements and a proposal for backup power options at county buildings.
- Review and approval of 108th St Paving Project Plans
- Discussion of liquidated damages on Bridge #01635 deck replacement
- MOU between CCSCO and PPD regarding security services
- Olsson Engineering proposal for courthouse, Annex, and LEC backup power study
- Stump removal bids for the KOTD tower site
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will consider several budgetary items including a 1% increase in restricted funds authority and cost of living allowances. The agenda also includes discussions on backup power studies for county buildings and internet infrastructure.
- Proposal from Olsson Engineering for courthouse, Annex, and LEC backup power study
- 1% Increase in Restricted Funds Authority
- 2023 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
- RES 2023-13 Setting the Property Tax Request
- NextLink Internet replacement monopole discussion
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget, which includes significant increases in funding for various departments.
- Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Budget Proposal
- Review of Road Projects including Phil Lepert's Black Top 12th Ave and termination of contract with Kerns Excavating
- Approval of KENO funds for meals at County Government Day
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will meet to address clerical error lists for property taxes and motor vehicle exemptions. The agenda also includes discussions on appointing an Emergency Management Director and authorizing a 10% county match for transit van funding.
- Action on tax list corrections for parcels 130061484 and 130079987
- Motor vehicle exemption request for a 2008 Ford Bus (First Baptist Church)
- Authorization of a 10% Cass County match for SENCA federal transit funds
- Appointment of an Emergency Management Director
- Discussion regarding Murray RFD preliminary levy request (RES 2023-07 amended)
8/29/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and various claims totaling $1,650,176.73. The Board also appointed Chad Korte as Acting Emergency Management Director and approved emergency jail repairs. The Board of Equalization approved tax corrections and a motor vehicle exemption.
- Approved tax list corrections and clerical error list (4-0)
- Approved motor vehicle exemption for First Baptist Church (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (4-0)
- Approved $1,000 burial assistance payment CBA-2023-07 (4-0)
- Appointed Chad Korte as Acting Emergency Management Director at $73,403.20 salary (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-10 for Nebraska Class Investment Services (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-09 for 10% funding match for SENCA transit van (4-0)
- Approved $18,633.00 for emergency hot water piping repairs at Cass County Jail (4-0)
8/15/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a significant expenditure for mobile and portable radios and a school resource contract with Louisville Public Schools. The Board of Equalization denied a homestead exemption appeal, and the commissioners set preliminary levy allocations for several districts.
- Approved $765,401.08 for interoperability consolettes and mobile/portable radios (4-1)
- Approved school resource contract with Louisville Public Schools at $8,272.96 per month for 11 months (5-0)
- Denied homestead exemption appeal for Jean Spaulding due to untimely filing (5-0)
- Adopted resolution setting preliminary levy allocation for Rural Fire Districts, Cemetery District, and Agricultural Society (5-0)
- Authorized $1,250 for Sabre Industries to perform structural analysis on KOTD Radio Tower (5-0)
- Authorized 2024 Aerial Flight/Imagery map submission (5-0)
- Adopted 2023 Annual Certification Program Compliance resolution (5-0)
- Accepted retirement notice of EMA Director Sandy Weyers effective September 1, 2023 (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will review and discuss routine items including the annual road certification program, preliminary levy allocation for rural districts, and aerial imagery. The meeting includes public input sessions with time limits.
- RES 2023-08: Annual Certification Program Compliance
- RES 2023-07: Preliminary Levy Allocation for Rural Districts
- Sean Kennedy-GIS Coordinator, 2024 Aerial Flight/Imagery
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review road updates and an intersection lighting agreement with NPPD for 9th and Horning. The meeting also includes discussions on a bridge trail connection agreement and a school resource contract.
- Intersection lighting agreement with NPPD at 9th and Horning
- Interlocal Agreement for MOPAC East-Lied Platte River Bridge Trail Connection
- School Resource Contract between Robert Sorenson-Sheriff and Louisville Public Schools
- 2023-2024 Insurance review by Jacobsen Consulting
- Cemetery Review report per Nebraska State Statute 77-202.10
8/1/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement for the MOPAC East-Lied Platte River Bridge Trail Connection study and authorized lighting for the 9th and Horning intersection. The Board of Equalization accepted a cemetery review report. A total of $764,164.74 in claims and payroll was approved via the consent agenda.
- Accepted report of cemetery review (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $764,164.74 in claims and payroll (5-0)
- Authorized agreement with NPPD for intersection lighting at 9th and Horning, estimated cost $2,511.00 (5-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Lower Platte South NRD for MOPAC East-Lied Platte River Bridge Trail Connection (5-0)
- Tabled School Resource Contract for Louisville Public Schools until 8/15/23
July 16, 2024
The Board of Equalization approved 110 property valuation protest filings and 52 revised values. The Board of Commissioners authorized cost-share agreements with NDOT for intersection lighting and approved over $2.6 million in total claims and payroll.
- Approved tax corrections for parcel 130009318-2022 (5-0)
- Approved clerical error list for parcel 130009342 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)
- Authorized cost share agreement with NDOT for lighting at Hwy 63 and Church Road (5-0)
- Authorized cost share agreement with NDOT for lighting at Hwy 50 and Church Road (5-0)
- Authorized temporary use of county roads for Harvest Moon Hustle pending County Attorney approval (5-0)
- Approved 110 property valuation protest filings and 52 revised values (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review property valuation protests and tax list corrections. The agenda also includes discussions on cost-share agreements for intersection lighting and a request for temporary road use.
- Tax List Corrections for Parcel 130009318-2022
- Clerical Error List for Parcel 130009342
- Review of property valuation protest filings (110) and revised values (52)
- Cost share agreements with NDOT for intersection lighting on Hwy 63/Church Road and Hwy 50/Church Road
- Road use request from Road Runners Club of America for Harvest Moon Hustle on September 8, 2023
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review a retail liquor license application for Speedee Mart in Greenwood and consider reducing the speed limit on Rock Bluff Road. The meeting also includes actions regarding tax list corrections and various equipment and service requests.
- Public hearing for Western Oil II, LLC (dba Speedee Mart) liquor license at 2722, 13014 238th Street
- Resolution 2023-05 to reduce speed limit on Rock Bluff Road from 27th Ave for 1.75 miles
- Review and award of professional audit services
- Request to use County Roads for Cornhusker State Games Gravel Grinder Bike Ride on July 29, 2023
- Request for ARPA Funds to purchase a Hazmat Trailer
7/3/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a retail liquor license for Speedee Mart and awarded a five-year audit services contract to Hayes and Associates, L.L.C. The Board of Equalization approved tax list corrections and clerical error lists. Other actions included reducing a speed limit on Rock Bluff Road and purchasing a Polaris UTV.
- Approved tax list corrections and clerical error list (5-0)
- Approved retail Class D liquor license for Western Oil II, LLC dba Speedee Mart 2722 (5-0)
- Adopted resolution 2023-05 to reduce speed limit on Rock Bluff Road (5-0)
- Authorized temporary use of county roads for July 29 Gravel Grinder Bike Ride (5-0)
- Awarded 5-year audit services contract to Hayes and Associates, L.L.C. (5-0)
- Designated Nebraska Dept. of Administrative Service for Property Tax Request Act postcards (5-0)
- Awarded $7,298 bid to Winn Rack LLC for shelving using ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 2023 Polaris UTV from Edwards Motorsports LLC for $23,700.40 (5-0)
6/20/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $2,027,876.13. The Board also authorized a contract amendment for jail food services and a burial request payment. The Board of Equalization approved a clerical error list and a motor vehicle exemption.
- Approved clerical error list for Parcel 130398667 (5-0)
- Approved motor vehicle exemption for Nebraska Masonic Home 2018 Ford Transit T150 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)
- Approved $1,000 payment for County Burial Request CBA #2023-06 (5-0)
- Authorized Amendment No. 2 and Commissary Agreement with Summit Food Service for Cass County Jail (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several items including a county burial request and updates regarding 4H educators. The meeting also includes discussions on using ARPA funds for equipment purchases and the continuation of a food service contract for the Cass County Jail.
- Discussion of County Burial Request (CBA #2023-06)
- Request to use ARPA Funds for equipment purchase
- Continuation of Summit Food Service Contract for Cass County Jail
- Motor Vehicle Exemption for The Nebraska Masonic Home 2018 Ford Transit T150
- Clerical Error List for Parcel #: 130398667
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several hardware and software requests, including radio equipment for the Sheriff's office. The meeting also includes action on tax list corrections and a truck sander purchase.
- Approval to purchase 1 Truck Sander from Midwest Service and Sales
- Request to use ARPA Funds for dispatch software and radio equipment
- Discussion of Zelle H.R. 2023 annual contract
- Tax List Corrections for Parcel 130161047-2020
- Equipment purchase request from Sandy Weyers-EMA
6/6/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a series of equipment purchases for roads and emergency management, along with an annual HR contract and insurance renewal. The Board of Equalization approved tax list corrections for one parcel. General claims and payroll totaling $1,046,665.10 were approved.
- Approved tax list corrections for parcel 130161047-2020 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including previous minutes, claims, and payroll (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of 1 truck sander from Midwest Service and Sales for $25,711.34 (5-0)
- Authorized annual contract with Zelle H.R. at $5,500 per month (5-0)
- Renewed insurance coverage with NIRMA II for a 2023-24 annual contribution of $376,835 (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of one 2023 Polaris Ranger from E.T.s Lawn and Leisure (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will meet to address tax list corrections, motor vehicle exemptions, and a liquor control commission application for Lofte Community Theater. The agenda also includes reviewing professional auditing service bids and discussing various community program updates.
- Tax List Corrections for 21 specific parcels
- Motor Vehicle Exemption for Nebraska Masonic Home and Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
- Bid Opening for RFP-Professional Auditing Services 2023
- Liquor Control Commission Application: Lofte Community Theater Class I expansion for a 50 X 40 outdoor pavilion
- Reconsideration of CUP 2022-0003 regarding Street Media Group billboard
5/23/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including $1,117,724.69 in total claims and payroll. The Board of Equalization approved tax list corrections, clerical error lists, and motor vehicle exemptions. Other actions included approving a liquor license area expansion and a county burial payment.
- Approved tax list corrections (5-0)
- Approved clerical error list (5-0)
- Approved motor vehicle exemptions for Nebraska Masonic Home and Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $1,117,724.69 in total claims and payroll (5-0)
- Proclaimed May as Community Action Month for Cass County (5-0)
- Adopted resolution for May Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
- Approved $1,000 payment for County Burial Request CBA 2023-05 (5-0)
- Approved outdoor covered pavilion addition for Lofte Community Theater liquor license (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review asphalt improvement bids and a deck replacement award. The agenda also includes discussions regarding courthouse security, KENO funds, and capital improvement grants.
- Bid opening for 2023 Asphalt Improvements
- Action on Murray Northwest deck replacement award bid
- Discussion of courthouse security with District Court Judge Michael Smith
- Request for fiscal year 2023-2024 KENO Funds from CASA Director Diana Lindensmith
- Approval of 2023 Capital Improvement Grants via Carl Reichart
5/9/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners awarded several infrastructure contracts, including a major asphalt project and a bridge deck replacement. The board also approved funding for the CASA program and various capital improvement grants for local organizations.
- Awarded 2023 Asphalt Improvements bid to Pavers Inc. for $992,820.00 (5-0)
- Awarded Murray Northwest Deck Replacement bid to CL Construction LLC for $227,769.17 (5-0)
- Approved $35,000.00 from KENO funds to support the CASA program (5-0)
- Awarded $110,000.00 in 2023 capital improvement grants to eight applicants (5-0)
- Nominated Carla Zarybnicky to the NRIN Board-Southeast Region (5-0)
- Approved Assessor's clerical error list (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review tax list corrections, motor vehicle exemptions, and a proposal to vacate part of County Road #249. The meeting also includes discussions on street light placement and the adoption of amended Cass County Zoning Regulations.
- Public hearing for RES 2023-02B to vacate a portion of County Road #249 (Mill Road)
- Bid opening for Murray Northwest, C001301635 Deck Replacement
- Adoption of amended Cass County Zoning Regulations
- Discussion on street light placement at Church Rd and Highway 63/Highway 50
- Motor Vehicle Exemption Application for The Nebraska Masonic Home (2017 Chrysler Pacifica)
4/25/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners adopted updated zoning regulations and approved the vacation of a portion of County Road #249. The Board also dismissed a complaint filed under N.R.S. 23-114 and approved over $2.5 million in total claims and payroll.
- Adopted Cass County Zoning Regulations as amended 4/11/23 (3-2)
- Approved Resolution 2023-02C to vacate a portion of County Road #249 (4-1)
- Dismissed complaint filed pursuant to N.R.S. 23-114 (4-1)
- Approved $2,507,104.03 in overall grand total claims and payroll (5-0)
- Tabled awarding the Murray Northwest Deck Replacement bid (5-0)
- Formed a committee to resolve Street Media Group billboard notification concerns (4-1)
- Approved tax corrections for parcel 130052078 (5-0)
- Approved motor vehicle exemption for The Nebraska Masonic Home (5-0)
4/11/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved conditional use permits for an event center, a campground, and a mining operation. The board also accepted bids for hauling and aggregate, authorized a road painting contract, and amended zoning regulations.
- Approved motor vehicle exemptions for YMCA of Lincoln (4-0)
- Approved hauling bids from Wessels Trucking and Westover Rock and Sand (5-0)
- Approved aggregate bids from Martin Marietta Sand and Gravel and Whetrock Inc./Splitt Quarries (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Bliss Barn Event Center (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Elk View Ranch & Campground with entrance and ATV restrictions (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Ash Grove Cement mining with hauling and export restrictions (5-0)
- Authorized $100,000 painting contract with Sarpy County (5-0)
- Approved SID #5 purchase of Parcel #130068489 for storm water management (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding three conditional use permit applications for an event center, a campground, and mining. The meeting also includes discussions on motor vehicle exemptions, road contracts, and updated county zoning regulations.
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Bliss Barn Event Center at 13620 A Street, Avoca
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Elk View Ranch & Campground at 16494 292nd Street, Ashland
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for mining by Ash Grove Cement at 10617 Mynard Road, Louisville
- Bid openings for 2023 Hauling and Aggregate contracts
- Action to adopt amended Cass County Zoning Regulations
3/28/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners adopted updated zoning regulations, including new standards for Commercial Solar Conversion Systems. The board also approved 2023 recycle center fees and authorized the sale of surplus road equipment. A public hearing for the vacation of a portion of Mill Road was scheduled for April 25, 2023.
- Approved updated Cass County Zoning Regulations February 2023 with various amendments (5-0)
- Added Commercial Solar Conversion Systems as a conditional use in Commercial and Commercial AG districts (4-0)
- Set Commercial Solar right-of-way setback to 70 feet from county road centerline (3-2)
- Set Commercial Solar occupied residence setback to 500 feet in TA and AG districts (4-0)
- Approved 2023 recycle center fees for metal, yard waste, and commercial vehicles (5-0)
- Declared a 2006 Case 621D Loader and 2017 Ford F250 as surplus for sale (5-0)
- Approved CPR fees at $20 for first responders and $25 for non-responders (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Mill Road vacation for April 25, 2023 (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will review bids for a Fiber Wide Area Network and discuss the vacation of portions of Mill Road. The meeting also includes discussions on equipment surplus, recycling center fees, and updated zoning regulations.
- Bid opening for RFP Fiber Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Proposed vacation of a portion of Mill Road
- 2023 Declare Equipment Surplus
- 2023 Recycle Center Fees
- Adoption of updated Cass County Zoning Regulations
3/14/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two GTR base radios for the Plattsmouth bell tower using ARPA funds. The Board also approved two burial assistance payments and the reopening of courthouse doors. The Board of Equalization approved three tax list corrections.
- Approved tax corrections for parcels 130020060-2021, 130398487-2022, and 130177636-2022 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)
- Approved $1,000 for County Burial Assistance Request #2023-02 (5-0)
- Approved $1,000 for County Burial Assistance Request #2023-03 (5-0)
- Approved reopening all courthouse doors and providing emergency training (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 2 GTR base radios for Plattsmouth bell tower for approx. $29,172.50 (5-0)
- Tabled SID #5 lot purchase for storm water management review by County Attorney (5-0)
- Approved updated Interlocal Agreement with the Extension Office (5-0)
3/14/23 - Special Meeting 6pm Fairgrounds
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The discussion focuses on the Cass County Zoning Regulations.
- Public hearing regarding Cass County Zoning Regulations
3/14/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding Amendment 02-2023 to the Cass County Zoning Regulations. Twenty-five audience members provided comments and questions on setbacks and commercial solar in Transitional Agricultural districts. The board voted to close the public hearing; no final decision on the amendments was recorded.
- Closed public hearing on zoning regulation updates (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various county business including road matters, emergency management, and infrastructure. The agenda includes several discussion and action items ranging from burial assistance to equipment purchases.
- Appraisal for U.P. Railroad crossing closure at 156th and Mill Road
- County Burial Assistance Requests #2023-02 and #2023-03
- Purchase of 2 GTR Base Radios for the Bell Tower in Plattsmouth
- Authorization for SID #5 to purchase a lot for storm water management
- Tax List Corrections/Clerical Error List for parcels 130020060-2021, 130398487-2022, and 130177636-2022
2/28/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a road plan totaling $11.6 million in projected costs. The board also authorized the purchase of a mechanics truck service body and approved easement agreements for Sanitary & Improvement District No. 2.
- Adopted 2023 One and Six Year Road Plan via Resolution 2023-01 (5-0)
- Approved $23,210 purchase of service body for mechanics truck from Matt Friend Truck Equipment (5-0)
- Approved SID #2 dedication/easement agreement (5-0)
- Approved SID #2 sewer line easement agreement (5-0)
- Authorized hiring of Cass County Extension Assistant as a University paid employee (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $870,924.51 (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Cass County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed one- and six-year road plan (RES 2023-01). Other items include purchasing a service body for a highway truck, discussing use of additional funds for the public defender's office, and considering easement agreements for Sanitary & Improvement District No. 2.
- Public hearing on one- and six-year road plan (RES 2023-01)
- Approval to purchase a service body for a highway department truck
- Discussion on use of additional 2023 budget funds for the public defender
- Approval of dedication/easement agreement for Sanitary & Improvement District No. 2
- Approval of sanitary sewer line easement agreement for Sanitary & Improvement District No. 2
2/14/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for a satellite dish in Murdock and a cost-share agreement for the Bay Road Bridge. The board also awarded 2023 marketing grants and selected the Sarpy County Times as the 2023 legal paper. The Board of Equalization processed several tax and exemption requests.
- Approved conditional use permit #2023-0001 for Isotropic Network satellite dish (5-0)
- Authorized agreement for Bay Road Bridge XL2308 with estimated county cost of $168,000 (5-0)
- Denied NDOR agreement for Bridge XL2309 due to $611,400 estimated county cost (5-0)
- Approved 2023 marketing grants for 22 applicants totaling $47,668.50 (5-0)
- Selected Sarpy County Times as the legal paper for 2023 (5-0)
- Appointed Nick Rayer to the Weed Board (5-0)
- Approved tax list correction for parcel 130011398-2022 (5-0)
- Approved permissive exemptions for First Baptist Church and Scatter Joy Acres Inc., denied Lincoln Sport Parachute Club (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for Isotropic Network to install a satellite dish at 31619 Hwy 1 in Murdock. The board will also consider tax list corrections, permissive exemptions for three organizations, and motor vehicle exemptions for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries. Routine consent agenda items include prior meeting minutes, claims, and payroll reports.
- Public hearing at 8:15am on conditional use permit for Isotropic Network satellite dish (Parcel #130392440)
- Tax list corrections/clerical error for Parcel #130011398-2022
- Permissive exemptions for First Baptist Church, Scatter Joy Acres Inc., and Lincoln Sport Parachute Club
- Motor vehicle exemption for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (2015 Chevrolet City Express Van)
- Road agreements: NDOR bridge projects on Hwy 1 (XL2309) and Bay Road (XL2308)
1/31/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive consent agenda for claims and payroll. The board also made several appointments to the Planning Commission and approved specific energy code amendments.
- Approved $653,491.76 in total claims and payroll (5-0)
- Approved $660.99 for probation family pass at Plattsmouth Community Center (5-0)
- Appointed Dan Stohlmann as Weed Board Member (5-0)
- Authorized I.T. Consultant contract for Jennifer Sommer at $150.00 per hour (5-0)
- Approved amendments and deletions to 2018 Energy Conservation Code (5-0)
- Appointed Jim Grotrian and Jim Crowfoot to the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Scheduled Zoning Regulations public hearing for Feb 28th at Cass County Fairgrounds (5-0)
- Approved $1,000 burial assistance request from general fund (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 31, 2023. The agenda includes a discussion on a Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) project for the Highway 66 connection in Louisville, a request to renew a probation family pass at the Plattsmouth Community Center, approval of a Weed Board member, a proposal for an IT County Consultant position, a tabled discussion on the Cass County Fair Board extension building, amendments to the 2018 Energy Conservation Code, and reappointment of Planning Commission members. The meeting will also address a burial assistance request and other routine items.
- Discuss/Action: Bill Wehling NDOT- Hwy 66 Connection in Louisville
- Discuss/Action: Approve Dan Stohlmann as Weed Board Member
- Discuss/Action: IT Department & Jennifer Sommer, Proposal for IT County Consultant position
- Discuss/Action: Cass County Fair Board, extension building (tabled 1/17/23)
- Discuss/Action: Mike Jensen Zoning Administrator, 2018 Energy Conservation Code Amendments & Deletions
1/17/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners completed its annual reorganization and appointed Christopher Perrone to the remaining term of County Attorney. The board also approved a cost-share agreement for a bridge replacement on Alvo Road and updated the international energy code. The Board of Equalization denied one homestead exemption appeal and approved several tax list corrections.
- Appointed Duane Murdoch as Chairman (4-0)
- Appointed Alex DeGarmo as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
- Appointed Christopher Perrone to fill remaining term of County Attorney (4-0)
- Authorized chair to sign cost-share agreement with Lower Platte South NRD for Alvo Road bridge replacement (4-0)
- Tabled request for estimated $750,000 for Fair Board extension building until 1/31/23 (4-0)
- Approved Jennifer Sommer to the Extension Board (4-0)
- Re-appointed Bill Sullivan and Roger Dennis to the Planning Commission (4-0)
- Updated international energy code to 2018, omitting blower door test (4-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, then consider several action items including appointing an interim county attorney, approving a cost-share agreement with Lower Platte South NRD for a bridge replacement on Alvo Road, and updating the International Energy Code from 2009 to 2018. The board will also discuss the Cass County Fair Board extension building and introduce a new extension educator.
- Appoint interim County Attorney to fill remaining term
- Letter of Agreement with Lower Platte South NRD for cost share on bridge replacement on Alvo Road
- Update International Energy Code from 2009 to 2018
- Re-appoint Planning Commission Members (Bill Sullivan, Roger Dennis, Justin Widick, John Oehlerking) for 3-year terms
- Approve 2023 mileage rates per Nebraska Revised State Statute 81-1176
1/3/23 - Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 appointments for several county officials and designated financial institutions and legal publications for the year. The Board of Equalization approved specific tax list corrections and denied one homestead exemption appeal. A request for ARPA funds for cybersecurity solutions was tabled.
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $894,850.97 (4-0)
- Appointed Lenny Thorne as Highway Superintendent (4-0)
- Appointed Mike Jensen as Zoning Administrator (4-0)
- Appointed Rand Group as Weed Control Superintendent (4-0)
- Appointed Sandy Weyers as Emergency Management Director (4-0)
- Appointed Brian Coffman as Veterans Service Officer (4-0)
- Appointed Sean Kennedy as GIS Coordinator (4-0)
- Approved 2023 financial institutions and legal publication methods (4-0)
Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will convene on January 3, 2023, to handle routine business including tax list corrections, a homestead exemption appeal, and several administrative appointments for the new year. The agenda also includes a discussion on using ARPA funds for cybersecurity solutions.
- Tax list corrections for parcels 130146528, 130086347, 130078328, 130028290, 130392727, 130017914, 130225290 for years 2019-2022
- Homestead exemption appeal (Form 458R) filed by M. Lebreton
- Appointment of county officials for 2023
- Approval of financial institutions for county monies for 2023
- Discussion/action on IT cybersecurity solutions using ARPA funds