Cass County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss legal agreements, road project reimbursement, and routine business. The board will review an amended interlocal agreement with Sarpy County for a district bailiff position and an amendment to a building purchase agreement. They will also certify the completion of a road project for reimbursement and address fire extinguisher training for employees.

• Review/sign Amended Interlocal Agreement with Sarpy County for District County Bailiff Position
• Review Amendment to First State Bank Building Purchase Agreement
• Certify project completion of STWD-CBMP (8) for reimbursement
• Appoint District 3 Planning Commissioner Member (3-year term)
• Approve 2026 Payroll and Claims Schedule

December 30, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution setting elected officials' salaries for 2027-2030, including a $31,532.62 commissioner salary for 2027 and a separate $10,000 annual payment for the County Clerk as Election Commissioner. The board also approved over $982,000 in claims and payroll, an amended interlocal agreement with Sarpy County for a bailiff position, and tabled a conditional use permit for an event center until January 13, 2026. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved tax corrections #420-2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $982,523.82 (5-0)
• Approved amended interlocal agreement with Sarpy County for bailiff position (5-0)
• Approved amendment to First State Bank building purchase agreement, closing date changed to Jan 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted RES 2025-17 certifying project completion of STWD-CBMP (8) (5-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit CU-2025-0007 for event center until Jan 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted RES 2025-14 setting elected officials salaries for 2027-2030, as amended (5-0)
• Adopted RES 2025-18 paying County Clerk $10,000/year as Election Commissioner for 2027-2030 (5-0)

December 16, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a $115,551.17 bid from TS Construction for the First State Bank Building remodel, which had been tabled at the November 18 meeting. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication site, postponed a decision on an event center conditional use permit until the December 30 meeting, and tabled a discussion on elected officials' salaries for the 2027-2030 term. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, payroll, and fees (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CU-2025-0005 for wireless telecommunication site (5-0)
• Postponed decision on conditional use permit CU-2025-0007 for event center until Dec. 30 (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 Cost Allocation Plan and authorized chair to sign certification (5-0)
• Approved support letter for Otoe County Sheriff's ALPR Project (5-0)
• Awarded $115,551.17 bid to TS Construction for First State Bank Building remodel (5-0)
• Tabled elected officials' salaries for 2027-2030 term (5-0)
• No action taken on residential acreage development ZP-2025-0021

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including a vote on elected officials' salaries for the 2027-2030 term, an interlocal agreement with the Village of Manley for building inspections, and a zoning application for a property at 15605 Church Rd. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and a public input period limited to 60 minutes.

• Discuss/Action: Elected Officials Salaries for the 4yr term of 2027-2030 (tabled 12.2.25)
• Discuss/Action: Interlocal Agreement between Cass County and the Village of Manley (Building Inspections)
• Discuss/Action: Administrative Split ZP-2025-0022; Parcel #130393270; Address: 15605 Church Rd.
• Discuss/Action: Authorize Highway Superintendent to sign Occupy Right of Way permit for OPPD
• Discuss/Action: Aerial Flight Imagery Interlocal Agreement between Cass County and Lower Platte South NRD

December 2, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $2,889,503.50, and awarded a $115,551.17 bid to TS Construction for the First State Bank Building remodel. A conditional use permit for an event center was postponed to the December 30 meeting, and a residential acreage development received no action. The board also approved a cost allocation plan and support for an ALPR project.

• Approved consent agenda with claims and payroll totaling $2,889,503.50 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CU-2025-0005 for wireless telecommunication site (5-0)
• Postponed event center conditional use permit CU-2025-0007 to December 30 (5-0)
• No action on residential acreage development ZP-2025-0021
• Approved FY2024 Cost Allocation Plan, authorized chair to sign certification (5-0)
• Approved support for Otoe County Sheriff's ALPR Project (5-0)
• Awarded $115,551.17 bid to TS Construction for First State Bank Building remodel (5-0)
• Tabled elected officials salaries for 2027-2030 to December 16 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three land-use permits. The board will also discuss elected officials' salaries for 2027-2030 and a building remodel bid for First State Bank.

• Public Hearing: Wireless Telecommunication Site (CU-2025-0005)
• Public Hearing: Residential Acreage Development for Caitlyn & John Weber (ZP-2025-0021)
• Public Hearing: Event Center (CU-2025-0007)
• Bid award for First State Bank Building remodel
• Elected officials salaries for the 2027-2030 term

November 18, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners tabled the bid opening for the First State Bank Building remodel until December 2, 2025, after receiving three bids. They also approved the consent agenda, including claims and payroll totaling $1,780,713.92, and adopted several resolutions, including surplus inventory and purchasing two Chevrolet pickups. No action was taken on SENCA transit funding requests.

• Tabled First State Bank Building remodel bid review until Dec 2 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims/payroll totaling $1,780,713.92 (5-0)
• Adopted RES 2025-13 declaring surplus inventory (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2 Chevrolet pickups from NE State Contract #16216 (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign recycling cost share interlocal agreement with Conestoga School District/KCCB (5-0)
• Authorized closing county offices on Dec 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled elected officials salaries for 2027-2030 until Dec 2 (5-0)
• Approved tax list correction #410 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will review bids for the First State Bank Building remodel and discuss the purchase of two Chevrolet pickups. The meeting includes a request for additional transit service funds and a decision on closing county offices on December 26, 2025.

• Bid opening for First State Bank Building remodel
• Purchase of 2 Chevrolet pickups from NE State Contract #16216
• Elected Officials salaries for the 2027-2030 term
• Request for additional funds for transit services from SENCA Community Service Director
• Recycling Cost Share interlocal agreement with Conestoga School District/KCCB

November 4, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a residential acreage development split, several zoning regulation amendments, and increased contractor registration fines from $50/$500 to $500/$1,000. They also authorized the sheriff to sell surplus property and approved the year-end certification of the highway superintendent. All votes were 4-0 except the contractor fine increase, which passed 3-1.

• Approved residential acreage development ZP-2025-0018 (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment Z-2025-03 to increase medium LFO threshold to 300-999 (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment Z-2025-04 to increase medium LFO threshold to 300-999 (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment Z-2025-05 to increase medium LFO threshold to 300-999 (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment Z-2025-06 to increase contractor fines to $500/$1,000 (3-1)
• Approved zoning amendment Z-2025-08 to change acreage wording from ten to twenty (4-0)
• Authorized zoning administrator to review administrative plats (4-0)
• Authorized sheriff to sell county surplus property (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding residential acreage development and multiple proposed amendments to county zoning regulations. The board will also consider a motor vehicle exemption and the sale of surplus property.

• Public hearing for residential acreage development at 31414 Adams Street (ZP-2025-0018)
• Public hearings for zoning amendments Z-2025-01 through Z-2025-09
• Motor vehicle exemption for NE Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (2019 Ford Transit Van)
• Authorization for Year-end Certification of Highway Superintendent (RES 2025-12)
• Request from Sheriff Sorenson to sell county surplus property

Cass County Polling Locations

The Cass County Election Office released updated polling locations for the 2026 election, including two precincts consolidated at the same site. The list covers 24 precincts across Cass County and the City of Plattsmouth, with addresses provided for each location.

• Two precincts (Tipton and McKelverly) now share Eagle Fire and Rescue, 705 S 1st St., Eagle
• Precinct 20 moves to Woodhouse Ford South, 2288 Osage Ranch Blvd., Plattsmouth
• Precinct 19 and 22 share Plattsmouth Community Center-Gym, 308 S 18th St., Plattsmouth

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine items and discuss two key actions: a permit request from Trailblaze Pipeline to occupy a county right of way and an agreement between the Cass County Jail and the U.S. Marshals Service. The board will also consider a license amendment for a Plattsmouth event hall and a dental insurance renewal.

• Trailblaze Pipeline Co./TallGrass Prairie permit to occupy county right of way
• Agreement between Cass County Jail and U.S. Marshals Service Prisoner Operations Division
• Manager Change Amendment: Class C Beer, Wine, Spirits license for Venue 1883 at 15006 42nd St., Plattsmouth
• Jacobsen Consulting: Finalize County Dental Insurance Renewal
• Tax List Correction #409 for Parcel #130398751 (2024) by the Board of Equalization

October 21, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including prior meeting minutes, claims, payroll, and fees totaling $1,567,568.24. They also approved a tax list correction, a right-of-way permit for Trailblaze Pipeline Co., a liquor license manager change for Venue 1883, a jail agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service, and a dental insurance renewal. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved tax list correction #409 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claims, payroll, fees totaling $1,567,568.24 (3-0)
• Authorized Highway Superintendent to sign Trailblaze Pipeline Co. right-of-way permit (3-0)
• Approved manager change for 1876 Inc./Venue 1883 liquor license (3-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign jail agreement with U.S. Marshals Service (3-0)
• Approved UHC dental insurance renewal with 5.8% increase (3-0)

October 15, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners, meeting as the Board of Equalization, approved a clerical error list related to the amended levy for the Village of Avoca. The motion carried 3-0, with two members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved clerical error list for Village of Avoca levy (3-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a special session to discuss and act on Resolution 2025-11, which amends the levy for the Village of Avoca. The action is taken per Nebraska state statute 77-1601. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

October 7, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 county levies, a clerical error list, and four zoning items including a proposed amendment and three residential acreage developments. They also approved consent agenda items, road matters, and a medical insurance renewal. No action was taken on insurance dental options or the Trailblazer Project update.

• Approved clerical error list for parcel #130018767 (5-0)
• Adopted RES 2025-11 setting 2025 Cass County levies (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)
• Approved Amendment Z-2025-02 (5-0)
• Approved residential acreage development ZP-2025-0016 (5-0)
• Approved residential acreage development ZP-2025-0014 (5-0)
• Approved residential acreage development ZP-2025-0017 (5-0)
• Approved medical renewal with United Health Care (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet in Plattsmouth to review routine consent items, hear four zoning proposals, and consider a request to allow a gravel race on county roads. The board will also discuss a clerical error on a property assessment and levy-setting for local entities.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment Z-2025-02
• Public hearing on residential acreage developments ZP-2025-0016, ZP-2025-0014, and ZP-2025-0017
• Request from UNL Cycling Club to use county roads for 10/12/25 Husker Hundo Gravel Race
• Bid proposal for remodel at FSB building

September 23, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025-2026 budget, setting the property tax request at $18,664,575.20 with a tax rate of 0.354316. They also approved a 3% cost of living raise for county employees, awarded a salt and sand spreader bid, and authorized striking uncollectable taxes. A property valuation protest was resolved with a 5-0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 setting property tax request at $18,664,575.20 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 for 2025-2026 budget (5-0)
• Set 2025 cost of living raise at 3% (5-0)
• Approved $26,248 salt and sand spreader bid from Midwest Service and Sales (5-0)
• Authorized striking $8,528.28 in uncollectable taxes (5-0)
• Approved use of KENO funds up to $1,200 for County Government Day lunches (5-0)
• Set property valuation for Dan Highfield's building at $250,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claims totaling $1,567,568.24 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, including cost of living allowances and property tax requests. The Board of Equalization will also address a property valuation protest. Other items include awarding a bid for a salt and sand spreader.

• Award for 2025 Salt and Sand Spreader Bid
• RES 2025-08: 2025-2026 Adoption and Appropriations
• RES 2025-09: Setting Property Tax Request for 2025-2026
• Property Valuation Protest filed by Dan Highfield
• 2025 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners meets to open the statutorily required 2025-2026 budget hearing and receive public comments. A presentation compares the proposed $48.6 million budget with prior years, detailing disbursements across funds such as General, Roads, and ARPA. The board also schedules a public hearing on a proposed event center rezoning and considers routine consent items and county business.

• 2025-2026 budget hearing with $48.6M proposed disbursements
• Public hearing on Event Center CU-2025-0004 rezoning at SE corner of 226th Street and Church Rd
• 2025 Audit Engagement letter (Hayes & Associates) for board signature
• Chad Korte-EMA Director to discuss AED replacements for county buildings
• County Burial Assistance (CBA) 2025-08 discussion

September 9, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to deny a conditional use permit for an event center at the SE corner of 226th Street and Church Rd, based on the Planning Commission's recommendation that the application did not meet zoning regulations (the venue would require 40 acres, but the plan was for 30 acres). The board also approved the consent agenda, including claims and payroll totaling $1,081,066.06, and took action on several other items, including replacing AEDs and approving a burial assistance request.

• Denied event center conditional use permit CU-2025-0004 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $1,081,066.06 (5-0)
• Tabled property valuation protest by D. Highfield until 9/23 for onsite inspection (5-0)
• Denied rejection of homestead exemption for J. Schwartz (5-0)
• Denied homestead exemption appeal for B. Vodehnal (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign 2025 Audit Engagement letter (5-0)
• Approved replacement of 4 AEDs using inheritance funds (5-0)
• Approved County Burial Assistance request and authorized $1,000 payment (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider continued investment in the Cass County Economic Development Council and review 2025-2026 budgetary items. The board will also discuss zoning administrative splits and architectural design changes for the FSB Building second floor.

• Request for continued investment in Cass County Economic Development Council (CCEDC)
• RFP for architectural design changes on second floor of FSB Building
• Authorization for Zoning Administrator to coordinate with Planning Commission on Administrative Splits
• Possibility of using Mynard Road property for Murray Fire practice site
• Tax Corrections #404, 406, 407, and 408 for 2023-2024

August 26, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved four tax corrections, the consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling over $1.17 million, a fire drill for October 10, 2025, and the 2025 inventory. Several items were discussed without action, including continued investment in the economic development council and the Lincoln Water Project.

• Approved tax corrections #404, 406, 407, 408 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $1,171,757.07 (4-0)
• Authorized fire drill at courthouse and annex buildings on October 10, 2025 at 2pm (4-0)
• Approved 2025 inventory per state statute (4-0)

August 12, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling over $1 million, a School Resource Officer MOU with Louisville Public Schools, a residential acreage development zoning request, an NRIN interlocal agreement, and a preliminary levy authority resolution. The board also approved two tax corrections and a homestead exemption appeal. Budget requests from Keep Cass County Beautiful and the Cass County Historical Society were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda with claims/payroll totaling $1,015,128.72 (5-0)
• Approved tax correction #403 for parcel #130077348 (5-0)
• Approved homestead exemption appeal for Norman Selby (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 School Resource Officer MOU with Louisville Public Schools (5-0)
• Approved NRIN Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved residential acreage development ZP-2025-0011 at 16413 Adams St, Weeping Water (5-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign First Amendment to Purchase Agreement for First State Bank Building (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 granting preliminary levy authority (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget requests for Keep Cass County Beautiful and the Cass County Historical Society. The board is also considering a residential acreage development application and a purchase agreement amendment for the First State Bank Building.

• Residential Acreage Development ZP 2025-0011 for 16413 Adams Street, Weeping Water
• First Amendment to Purchase Agreement for First State Bank Building
• 2025-2026 budget requests for Keep Cass County Beautiful and Cass County Historical Society
• School Resource Officer MOU between Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Louisville Public Schools
• RES 2025-07 Granting Preliminary Levy Authority to subdivision

July 29, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,003,400 purchase of three NMC motor graders, a new Class I liquor license for Bliss Barn at Sherwood Forest, and a $14,127 Voice Products satellite recorder. They also approved temporary road use for three events, appointed James Chappell as Zoning Administrator, and authorized an RFP for an architect for the bank remodel. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $1,003,400 for three NMC motor graders (5-0)
• Approved Class I liquor license for Bliss Barn at Sherwood Forest (5-0)
• Approved $14,127 for Voice Products satellite recorder (5-0)
• Approved temporary road use for Gravel Worlds, Pink Gorilla Events, and Wild Blue Running (5-0 each)
• Appointed James Chappell as Zoning Administrator (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for architect/engineering firm for bank remodel (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claims totaling $980,884.25 (5-0)
• Approved tax correction No. 402 and denied No. 401 (5-0 each)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a new liquor license and discuss several infrastructure and administrative updates. The board is also reviewing zoning regulations and the 2025-2026 budget workshop.

• Public hearing for Class I Liquor License for Bliss Barn at Sherwood Forest (13620 A St Avoca, NE)
• Purchase agreements for 3 NMC Motor Graders using Sourcewell Contract # 011723-CAT
• Temporary road use requests for Gravel Worlds, Harvest Moon Hustle, Market to Market Relay, and Platte Half Marathon & 5K
• Proposal for Voice Products Satellite Recorder for Sheriff and EMA Director
• Appointment of Zoning Administrator

July 22, 2025

The Cass County Board of Equalization approved the Assessor's over/under list and the recommendations of the County Assessor and Contracted Referee for 2025 property valuation protests, adopting Resolution 2025-06 to certify the filings. The board also delegated authority to sign protest forms as needed. All motions passed unanimously, with one member absent.

• Approved over/under list as recommended by Assessor (4-0, Dasher absent)
• Delegated board members to sign protest forms as needed (4-0, Dasher absent)
• Approved County Assessor and Contracted Referee recommendations for 2025 property valuation protests (4-0, Dasher absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 approving and certifying property valuation protest filings (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will meet as the Board of Equalization to address property valuations. The body will discuss and take action on the Over/Under List and property valuation protest filings.

• Review of County Assessor and Referee recommendations for property valuation protest filings
• Action on RES 2025-09 regarding approval and certification of property valuation protest filings
• Discussion and action on the Over/Under List

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will consider the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather L.L.P. and a motor grader lease program. The Board of Equalization will also review a three-year plan of assessment.

• Dismissal of lawsuit filed by Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather L.L.P
• Motor Grader Lease Program
• Designation of MIPS for printing and mailing joint public hearing postcards
• County Burial Assistance Request (CBA) 2025-07
• 2025-2026 Budgetary items

July 15, 2025

The board approved the consent agenda including claims, payroll, and fees totaling over $1 million, and authorized the highway superintendent to negotiate a lease for three motor graders. They also approved a $1,000 burial assistance request and designated MIPS for printing and mailing public hearing postcards. The board entered executive session for personnel and legal matters but took no action there.

• Approved consent agenda with claims, payroll, and fees totaling $1,099,497.77 (5-0)
• Authorized Highway Superintendent to negotiate lease for 3 motor graders with Cat (5-0)
• Approved County Burial Assistance Request CBA 2025-07 with $1,000 payment (5-0)
• Designated MIPS to facilitate printing and mailing of joint public hearing postcards (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel and legal matters; no action taken (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization will meet to discuss tax exemptions for religious and non-profit entities. The board is also considering a motor grader lease program and a long-term service agreement for cost allocation planning.

• Permissive Exemption for Church of God State of NE (Parcel #130022047)
• Motor Vehicle Exemptions for The Nebraska Masonic Home and Scatter Joy Acres
• Motor Grader lease program
• Service Agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. for Central Services Cost Allocation Plan (7/1/2025-12/31/29)
• Amendment #5 for Summit Food Service Contract 2025-2026

July 1, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including over $856,000 in claims and payroll, and unanimously approved several items: a property tax exemption for a church, motor vehicle exemptions, a burial assistance request, a service agreement with Maximus US Services Inc., a liquor license amendment for the Omaha Zoological Society, and a food service contract amendment. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters but took no action there.

• Approved permissive exemption for Church of God Midlands Region (5-0)
• Approved motor vehicle exemptions for Nebraska Masonic Home and Scatter Joy Acres (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claims totaling $856,420.30 (5-0)
• Approved burial assistance request CBA 2025-06 for $1,000 (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign service agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. (5-0)
• Approved liquor license amendment for Omaha Zoological Society Lee G Simmons Wildlife Safari Park (5-0)
• Approved Amendment #5 to Summit Food Service Contract (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters; no action taken

June 17, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved tax corrections, motor vehicle exemptions, a retail liquor license for the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, and a $5.23 million overall grand total in claims and payroll. They also authorized the chair to sign an interlocal agreement for Veteran's Treatment Court and an updated urban area boundaries map, appointed Marlon Johnson to the Weed Board, and authorized the Sheriff to sell surplus property. An ATV ordinance was discussed but only a committee was formed to study it; no action was taken on the ordinance itself.

• Approved tax corrections for parcel #130323071 (5-0)
• Approved motor vehicle exemptions for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $5,230,131.52 (5-0)
• Approved retail liquor license for Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign interlocal agreement for Veteran's Treatment Court (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign updated urban area boundaries map (5-0)
• Appointed Marlon Johnson to Weed Board, term ending 2028 (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to sell surplus equipment (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a retail liquor license application. The board will also discuss a Veteran’s Treatment Court agreement with Sarpy County and an ATV ordinance.

• Retail Liquor License Application: Aimee Johns dba Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum at 28210 W Park Hwy
• Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Sarpy County for Veteran’s Treatment Court
• National Functional Classification (Urban Area Boundaries) System Review
• Appointment of Marlon Johnson to the Weed Board (Rural)
• Proposed ATV ordinance

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will conduct bid openings for hauling and aggregate services and hold public hearings regarding a road vacation and a residential acreage development. The Board of Equalization will also review property damage reports and motor vehicle exemptions.

• Public hearing for road vacation of County Road #292 (108th Street) north of Ashland Road
• Public hearing for residential acreage development ZP-2025-0007 (parcel 130135860)
• Bid openings for 2025 Hauling and 2025 Aggregate
• Request for Medicare consulting for employees and retirees from Daniel Alm of Millard Benefits
• NIRMA/NIRMA II 2025-2026 Renewal

June 3, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including consent agenda, claims, and payroll totaling $1,914,046.67. They awarded the 2025 hauling bid to Wessel's Trucking and aggregate bids to all bidders, adopted a road vacation resolution for County Road #292, and approved a residential acreage development plat. They also authorized Medicare consulting, an extension office door quote, NIRMA renewal, and a planning commission appointment.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $1,914,046.67 (5-0)
• Awarded 2025 hauling bid to Wessel's Trucking as bid (5-0)
• Awarded 2025 aggregate bids to all bidders, authorized open market purchases (5-0)
• Adopted RES 2025-05 (C) vacating County Road #292 (108th Street) north of Ashland Road (5-0)
• Approved ZP-2025-0007 residential acreage development for John H Franke, chair authorized to sign plat (5-0)
• Took no action on W. Frazer tort claim, forwarded to NIRMA for review (5-0)
• Authorized Daniel Alm with Millard Benefits for Medicare consulting (5-0)
• Approved NIRMA 2025-2026 renewal with annual contribution $464,158 (5-0)

May 20, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including claims and payroll totaling $1,030,250.04. They authorized the chairman to sign a renewed lottery operator agreement with Advance Gaming Technologies, appointed Travis Frye as interim Zoning Administrator for up to 90 days, and tabled a tort claim filed by W. Frazer until June 3, 2025. An economic development update and a livestock friendly discussion were held with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $1,030,250.04 (5-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign renewed lottery operator agreement with Advance Gaming Technologies (5-0)
• Appointed Travis Frye as interim Zoning Administrator for up to 90 days (5-0)
• Tabled tort claim by W. Frazer until June 3, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM in Plattsmouth. The agenda includes routine approvals, public input, and discussions on economic development updates, a lottery operator agreement renewal, and an interim zoning administrator appointment. No public hearings or road matters are scheduled.

• Discuss/update with Josh Charvat, Cass County Economic Development Council
• Renew Lottery Operator Agreement with John Hassett-Advance Gaming Technologies
• Interim appointment of Zoning Administrator by Mike Jensen
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes, claims, payroll, and fees (Consent Agenda)
• Public Input & Comments session (60 minutes, 2 minutes per speaker) at 8:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a 76-acre residential acreage development near Louisville (ZP 2025-0004) and consider selecting a route for the MOPAC trail connector, an item tabled in March. Other business includes a petition to vacate a portion of 108th Street, renewal of a lottery operator agreement, and a CASA funding request. The Board of Equalization will also act on clerical tax errors and property tax exemptions for religious and charitable organizations.

• Public hearing for residential acreage development on 76 acres at 11205 HWY 6, Louisville (ZP 2025-0004)
• Petition to vacate a portion of 108th Street (RES 2025-05) with study and public hearing date setting
• Discuss/action on renewing the Lottery Operator Agreement with Advance Gaming Technologies
• Discussion and selection of MOPAC trail connector route in compliance with interlocal agreement with LPS NRD
• CASA update and FY2026 financial request from Diana Lindensmith

May 6, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including prior minutes, claims, payroll, and fees totaling $1,030,250.04 across all funds. They also approved a residential acreage development, denied two property tax exemptions, and tabled a lottery operator agreement for review. The board deferred a decision on the MOPAC trail route, forming a subcommittee for further discussions.

• Approved consent agenda with claims and payroll totaling $1,030,250.04 (5-0)
• Approved residential acreage development ZP 2025-0004 (5-0)
• Denied permissive exemption for Plattsmouth Bible Church (5-0)
• Approved permissive exemption for City Light North Lincoln Church (5-0)
• Denied permissive exemption for Lincoln Sport Parachute Club (5-0)
• Approved motor vehicle exemptions for Scatter Joy Acres (5-0)
• Tabled lottery operator agreement with Advance Gaming Technologies until May 20 (5-0)
• Tabled MOPAC trail route selection; subcommittee formed (no vote)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on nuisance allegations against Black Elk Farms and Andy Harpenau, following earlier county complaints in 2024 and 2025. Other agenda items include a new $250 floodplain review fee, tax corrections, motor vehicle exemptions, IT security enhancements (Duo MFA), and approval of 2025 Capital Improvement Grants. The consent agenda covers routine minutes, claims, payroll, and fees.

• Public hearing on nuisance allegations against Black Elk Farms and Andy Harpenau
• Amendment to add $250 Floodplain Review Fee (Section 4.21 – Fees)
• Tax corrections for parcels 13015999-2024 and 130098752-2023/2024
• Motor vehicle exemption for Nebraska Masonic Home (2017 Chrysler Pacifica)
• Discuss/Action on IT security enhancement with Duo MFA policy

April 22, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including tax corrections, motor vehicle exemptions, a $250 floodplain review fee, a $350/month fiber connection for the radio system, and $170,000 in 2025 capital improvement grants. The board also heard a nuisance hearing regarding Black Elk Farms and Andy Harpenau, with no action taken. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved tax corrections and clerical error list (5-0)
• Approved motor vehicle exemption for Nebraska Masonic Home (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $2,647,016.88 (5-0)
• Approved floodplain review fee of $250.00 (5-0)
• Approved fiber connection for radio system at $350/month (5-0)
• Approved 2025 capital improvement grants totaling $170,000.00 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple items, including a public tax sale authorization for parcels unpaid as of October 1, 2025, a SENCA annual visit and request to proclaim May as Community Action Month, and approval of a First Concord FSA plan document. The consent agenda includes routine approval of prior minutes, claims, payroll, and fees. The Board of Equalization will also discuss a clerical error list and motor vehicle exemptions for the YMCA of Lincoln.

• Clerical error list for parcel #130175994
• Motor vehicle exemptions for YMCA of Lincoln: 1999 Ford F450, 2009 EZ Loader boat trailer, 2009 TITA 4-wheeler, two 1987 ASVE canoes, 2014 Ford Econoline E350
• Cremation authorization and request to use Fund 801 for cremation and burial expenses (tabled from March 25)
• SENCA annual visit, review of 2024 annual report, and request to proclaim May as Community Action Month
• Authorization to place unpaid tax parcels on 2025 County Sale

April 8, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda including general claims, payroll, and fees totaling $921,514.57 across all funds. They also approved a clerical error list, motor vehicle exemptions for YMCA of Lincoln, and several routine actions including authorizing the use of Fund 801 for cremation and burial expenses, proclaiming May as Community Action Month, and authorizing the Treasurer to place unpaid parcels on the 2025 County tax sale. The board entered executive session for legal matters and reconvened with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda with claims, payroll, and fees totaling $921,514.57 (5-0)
• Approved clerical error list for April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved motor vehicle exemptions for YMCA of Lincoln (5-0)
• Authorized $1,124.05 from Fund 801 for cremation and burial expenses (5-0)
• Proclaimed May as Community Action Month in Cass County (5-0)
• Designated County Clerk Gerri Draper to sign FSA Plan Document (5-0)
• Authorized Treasurer to place unpaid parcels on 2025 County tax sale (5-0)
• Entered executive session for legal matters; no action taken (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will interview candidates to fill a vacancy for the Cass County Assessor. The meeting includes a public hearing on odor complaints regarding Black Elk Farms parcels #130102555 and #130102938, though no action will be taken on that matter during this session.

• Selection of a candidate to fill the Cass County Assessor vacancy
• Public hearing on odor complaints for Black Elk Farms Parcel #130102555 & 130102938
• Proposed GIS copy fees: $50 per hour (1 hour minimum) or $35 per hour for entities with Interlocal Agreements
• MOU between 55th Security Forces Squadron and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office
• Selection of a MOPAC trail connector route

March 25, 2025

The board appointed Sasha Frye as Cass County Assessor to fill the vacancy left by Teresa Salinger, effective April 4, 2025, at the current rate of pay (5-0). The board tabled a decision on the MOPAC trail connector route until April 22, 2025, after revoking a prior November 5, 2024 approval of Route D (4-0, DeGarmo voting no). A request to use Fund 801 for cremation and burial expenses was tabled until April 8, 2025. The board also approved GIS copy fees and a mutual support MOU with the 55th Security Forces Squadron, both 5-0.

• Appointed Sasha Frye as Cass County Assessor (5-0)
• Tabled MOPAC trail route selection until April 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Revoked prior approval of Route D for MOPAC trail (4-0, DeGarmo no)
• Tabled cremation/burial fund request until April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved GIS copy fees: $50/hr custom maps, $35/hr for interlocal entities (5-0)
• Approved MOU with 55th Security Forces Squadron (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $1,025,835.62 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed moratorium on conditional use permits and a review of current zoning regulations. Other action items include awarding a contract for 2025 Asphalt Improvements, approving an enterprise agreement with ESRI for GIS software, and accepting the FY 2024 audit. The board may also go into closed session for litigation and bank acquisition updates.

• Award 2025 Asphalt Improvements contract, tabled from Feb. 25 meeting
• Approve Mainelli Wagner & Associates for 2025 routine and fracture critical bridge inspections
• Authorize 3-year Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement with ESRI (GIS software)
• Approve FY 2024 audit performed by Hayes & Associates
• Discuss/consider moratorium on conditional use permits and review of current zoning regulations

March 11, 2025

The board awarded the 2025 asphalt improvements bid to Pavers Inc for $1,409,411.20, approved several routine items including tax corrections, consent agenda, and bridge inspections, and tabled a cremation funding request. They also approved a GIS software agreement, the FY 2024 audit, and a zoning moratorium resolution.

• Awarded 2025 asphalt improvements to Pavers Inc for $1,409,411.20 (5-0)
• Approved tax corrections for 7 parcels (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll totaling $953,740.47 (5-0)
• Tabled cremation authorization and Fund 801 request to March 25, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Occupy the Right of Way permit for City of Lincoln survey points (5-0)
• Approved Mainelli Wagner & Associates for 2025 bridge inspections (5-0)
• Approved $42,200 for GIS Enterprise Agreement with ESRI (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 audit by Hayes & Associates (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 1 & 6 Year Road Plan (Resolution 2025-02). They will also open bids for 2025 Asphalt Improvements and review several zoning requests, including residential acreage developments and a commercial subdivision. Other items include a request to purchase a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica AWD for the sheriff's office and discussion of a moratorium on conditional use permits.

• Public Hearing on 1 & 6 Year Road Plan (RES 2025-02)
• Bid Opening for 2025 Asphalt Improvements
• Residential Acreage Development ZP 2025-0001 (48.4 acres, Constructors Inc.)
• Conditional Use Permit CU-2025-0002 for sign at Cubby's (Pem II LLC)
• Sheriff request to purchase 2025 Chrysler Pacifica AWD from Gene Steffy Auto Group (state contract)

February 25, 2025

The Cass County Board of Commissioners adopted the 1 & 6 year road plan (Resolution 2025-02) and approved several zoning and permit requests, including two residential acreage developments, a conditional use permit for a sign, and a commercial subdivision. The board tabled the 2025 asphalt improvement bids until March 11 for review. They also approved a transit operating agreement with SENCA and $43,587.50 in tourism marketing grants. No action was taken on a request to purchase a vehicle for the sheriff's fleet.

• Adopted 1 & 6 year road plan (Resolution 2025-02) (5-0)
• Tabled 2025 asphalt improvement bids until March 11 (5-0)
• Approved residential acreage development ZP 2025-0001 (5-0)
• Approved residential acreage development ZP 2024-0042 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CU-2025-0002 for a sign (5-0)
• Approved commercial subdivision ZP 2024-0035 (5-0)
• Approved transit operating agreement with SENCA and $18,787 county match for FY 2025-2027 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 marketing grants totaling $43,587.50 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to consider routine consent items and several regular agenda items. Key items include discussion of a tabled conditional use permit for a commercial solar farm (CU-2024-0003) on multiple parcels, a letter of support for Pinpoint Communications' broadband expansion funding, and appointments to the planning commission. The board will also discuss a letter of support for a repetitive loss property in North Lake.

• Consent agenda approval (prior minutes, claims, payroll, fees)
• Conditional Use Permit #CU-2024-0003 for a commercial solar conversion system on multiple parcels (tabled from 12/31/24)
• Letter of support for Pinpoint Communications for Nebraska Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (NBEAD) program funding
• Reappoint Robert Staben and fill vacant planning commission seat (Jim Grotrian resigned)
• Participation letter of support for North Lake repetitive loss property

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a residential acreage development. The board is also deciding on road guardrail replacements, 2025 mileage rates, and an interlocal agreement for weed management.

• Public hearing for residential acreage development at 11911 226th Street, Greenwood (Parcel 130096792)
• Approval of Midwest Fence-Guardrail Systems Inc. for guardrail replacement on Murray Road
• Proposed 2025 mileage rates of $0.70 per mile and $0.73 civil processing per mile
• Interlocal Agreement to create the Southeast Weed Management Association with Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, and Pawnee Counties
• Appointment of Planning Commission members for District 3 and District 5

January 28, 2025

The Board of Commissioners approved a residential acreage development in Greenwood and authorized $16,562 for guardrail replacement on Murray Road. The board also established a multi-county weed management association and approved 2025 mileage rates.

• Approved residential acreage development at 11911 226th Street (4-0)
• Authorized $16,562 for Midwest Fence-Guardrail Systems Inc. to replace guardrail on Murray Road (4-0)
• Approved 2025 mileage rates of $0.70 per mile and $0.73 civil processing per mile (4-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement to create the Southeast Weed Management Association (4-0)
• Authorized chair to sign Unite/Segra agreements (4-0)
• Appointed Nick Rayer to Planning Commission District 5 (4-0)
• Denied appointment of Steve Eichelberg to Planning Commission District 3 (2-2)
• Approved tax corrections for parcel 130029939 and motor vehicle exemptions for Nebraska Masonic Home (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings Agendas

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will reorganize its leadership by appointing a chairman, vice chairman, and committee representatives, and will approve 2025 financial institutions and legal county paper. The Board of Equalization will discuss tax corrections for three parcels and a motor vehicle exemption application for a church bus. The Board will also consider interlocal agreements between the sheriff’s office and Plattsmouth for community center use and mutual aid.

• Appoint Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Committee Representatives
• Approve 2025 Financial Institutions for County Monies
• Tax corrections for parcels #1303973752024, #130103187-2024, and #130398847-2024
• Motor vehicle exemption application for First Baptist Church’s 2010 Blue Bird Passenger Bus
• Interlocal Agreement between Cass County Sheriff’s Office and City of Plattsmouth for Community Center Use

January 14, 2025

The Board appointed its 2025 leadership, county officials, and designated financial institutions. The Board of Equalization approved tax corrections and a motor vehicle exemption. Two interlocal agreements with the City of Plattsmouth were authorized.

• Selected Alexander DeGarmo as Chairman (4-0)
• Selected Duane Murdoch as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Appointed Lenny Thorne as Highway Superintendent (4-0)
• Appointed Mike Jensen as Zoning Administrator (4-0)
• Appointed Rand Group as Weed Superintendent (4-0)
• Appointed Chad Korte as Emergency Management Director (4-0)
• Appointed Aaron Moore as Veterans Service Officer (4-0)
• Appointed Sean Kennedy as GIS Coordinator (4-0)