Box Butte County public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel pay, including a minimum wage increase for January 1, 2026, and a cost of living adjustment. The board will also review road equipment reports and fuel bids.

• Employee minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026
• Resolution 2025-24 to set elected official salaries
• Fuel bids acceptance or rejection
• Jail doors and locks from CML Security
• Board of Equalization reviews for Alley Cat Campus and Holy Rosary

The Board approved a $15.00 per hour minimum wage effective January 1, 2026, and accepted a fuel bid from Legacy. The Board of Equalization processed several tax exemptions and corrections, and the board scheduled a public hearing for the One & Six Road Plan.

• Approved $35,400 fuel bid from Legacy for 15,000 gallons at $2.360/gal
• Set minimum wage at $15.00/hour effective January 1, 2026
• Approved 5% cost of living raises for non-elected/full-time positions (excluding law enforcement)
• Approved Elected Official Salary Resolution 2025-24
• Denied tax list correction No. 319 for Property ID 07223807
• Approved tax exemptions for Alley Cat Campus and Holy Rosary Community
• Signed AIA Change Order 002 for Box Butte County Elevator Project
• Scheduled One & Six Road Plan Public Hearing for February 18, 2026

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint the Box Butte County Sheriff and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The Board of Equalization will also convene to review the Assessor Robinson Correction Book.

• Appointment of Box Butte County Sheriff
• Assessor Robinson Correction Book review
• Kildow/Sandersfeld CR62 Autogate
• Elevator updates and change orders
• Establishment of 2026 Commissioner meeting dates and holidays

The Board appointed Interim Sheriff Ryan Dannar as Sheriff and established the 2026 regular meeting dates and holidays. The Board also approved several tax corrections and directed the County Attorney to contact landowners regarding road dedication on CR62.

• Appointed Interim Sheriff Ryan Dannar as Sheriff (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Regular Board Meeting dates and times (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Holiday schedule (3-0)
• Directed County Attorney to send correspondence to landowners regarding dedicating the road on CR62 (3-0)
• Denied sidewalk inlet replacement request from Peltz Companies, Inc (3-0)
• Signed correction book Nos. 320-323 for tax district and homestead exemptions (3-0)
• Tabled tax list correction No. 319 for Property ID 07223807 (3-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including payroll and claims (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review bids for sidewalks and receive progress updates on elevator work. The Board of Equalization will also convene to address specific forms for Apostolics and Evangelical Free Church.

• Accept or reject sidewalk bids
• Elevator updates, change orders, and progress meeting
• Assessor Robinson Form 451 Apostolics
• Treasurer Bell Form 457 Evangelical Free Church
• Road and equipment report from Superintendent Barb Keegan

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for courthouse sidewalk work and curb stop replacement. The Board also granted tax exemptions to two local churches and initiated a bidding process for diesel fuel.

• Approved $91,657.25 bid from Peltz Companies, Inc. for Courthouse Sidewalk project and curb stop replacement
• Approved Application for Exemption Form 451 for Apostolics of Alliance
• Approved Application for Exemption Form 457 for Evangelical Free Church of Alliance
• Approved request to seek diesel fuel bids for 15,000 and 30,000 gallon options
• Approved Consent Calendar including November 5, 2025 minutes and claims

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to review road and equipment reports and discuss several agreements. The board will consider a road vacation on Nance Rd and agreements involving the State of Nebraska and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Road Vacation Nance Rd between CR68-CR69 Resolution 2025-20
• Highway Superintendent Interlocal Agreement 2025-16
• VSO Foland MOU NE Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement 2025-17
• Interim Sheriff Dannar State of Nebraska ALPR Agreement 2025-18
• Law Enforcement Heating/Cooling Repairs

The Board approved the vacation of Nance Rd between CR68-CR69 and authorized several agreements with state and local agencies. The board also approved the consent calendar including general and road fund payroll and claims.

• Accepted Consent Calendar including general and road fund payroll/claims (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-20 for road vacation of Nance Rd between CR68-CR69 (3-0)
• Approved DHHS Addendum to CS Agreement 2025-19 (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs Agreement 2025-17 (3-0)
• Approved Grant County Highway Superintendent Supervision Interlocal Agreement 2025-16 (3-0)
• Approved Automated License Plate Reader Agreement 2025-18 (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will hold hearings regarding a road vacation on Nance Rd and amendments to the one and six year road plan. The Board of Equalization will also meet to address assessor corrections and a TERC appeal.

• Road vacation hearing for Nance Rd between CR68-CR69
• Resolution 2025-21 to amend Box Butte County 1 & 6 Year Road Plan
• Resolution 2025-19 regarding No Thru Trucks Sign (E 3 rd St West Bound Traffic CR58)
• CUP 2025-02 Race Form LLC
• RFP for Zoning Regulations from Zoning Administrator Johnson

The Board approved an amendment to the one-year road plan to include project 25-294 and granted a conditional use permit for Race Form LLC Race Track. The Board of Equalization processed tax corrections and exemptions, and the board authorized advertising for a Sheriff vacancy.

• Approved amendment to one-year road plan to include project 25-294 (3-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CUP 2025-02 for Race Form LLC Race Track (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-19 for 'No Thru Trucks' signs on E 3rd St (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent 2025 (3-0)
• Approved correction book No. 293 for Property ID 070249172 tax removal (3-0)
• Accepted Application for Exemption Form 451 for Apostolics of Alliance (3-0)
• Approved negotiation of Cheema TERC appeals for three apartment properties (3-0)
• Approved $450.00 estimate from Jack's Construction & Handyman for snow removal (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization will meet to set tax levies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also review zoning regulations and a conditional use permit for the Acosta Truck Shop.

• Adoption of Levies for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year R2025-18
• CUP 2025-01 Acosta Truck Shop
• Accept or reject RFP for Zoning Regulations
• MJLC Lease Agreement 2025-14
• Courthouse sidewalk replacement

The Board adopted the fiscal year 2025-2026 levies and approved a conditional use permit for a truck shop. Other actions included authorizing funds for a Sheriff's office computer and approving a commercial lease.

• Approved conditional use permit CUP 2025-01 for Rolando Acosta's truck shop (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-18 for fiscal year 2025-2026 levies (3-0)
• Denied correction book No. 293 for Property ID 070249172 (0-3)
• Approved correction book No. 295-318 for 24 Property IDs (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-22 Operation Green Light (3-0)
• Authorized up to $7,355.00 from Inheritance fund for Sheriff's office MDT computer (3-0)
• Approved Agreement 2025-14 MJLC, LLC Commercial Lease (3-0)
• Approved auditor engagement Agreement 2025-15 with Contryman Associates, PC (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the final tax request and the budget summary. Following these hearings, the board will vote on Resolution 2025-14 to set the property tax request and Resolution 2025-15 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

• Resolution 2025-14 to set property tax request
• Resolution 2025-15 to adopt Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Resolution 2025-13 to set road vacation hearing for Nance Rd between CR68-CR69
• Appointment of an Interim Sheriff
• Review of snow removal contract bids

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2025-2026 budget and property tax request following public hearings. Other actions included appointing an interim sheriff and approving a $19,900 HVAC contract for the attic.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 Setting the Property Tax Request 2025-2026 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 Budget Document Resolution of Adoption and Appropriations (3-0)
• Approved $19,900 for CCP#19 Attic HVAC (3-0)
• Appointed Chief Deputy Ryan Dannar as Interim Sheriff effective October 11, 2025 (3-0)
• Reappointed John Annen and Thomas Furman to Box Butte General Hospital Board of Trustees (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 issuing tax sale certificates (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 to not strike any tax collections from tax rolls (3-0)
• Set road vacation and road plan amendment hearings for October 22, 2025 (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization will meet to discuss tax appeals and county operations. The agenda includes updates on elevator progress, road reports, and employee health insurance rates.

• TERC Petition and Appeals Request for Full Panel
• Secondary Manufactures’ Opioid Settlement
• Mille Farms driveway access and road discussion
• Establishment of a Sinking Fund
• Employee Health Insurance Premium Rates

The Board of Equalization voted to appeal a TERC decision regarding first acre values for the rural residential subclass. The board also accepted the Sheriff's retirement and approved the National Opioid Settlement for Secondary Manufacturers.

• Appealed TERC decision regarding first acre value of rural residential subclass (3-0)
• Approved hearings before a panel of commissioners for Spire Properties NE, LLC, The Money Express, LLC, and Cheema Investments, LLC (3-0)
• Accepted Sheriff Sutphen’s retirement effective October 10, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved signing the National Opioid Settlement for Secondary Manufacturers (3-0)
• Approved no change to health insurance premium rates (3-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including payroll and claims (3-0)
• Approved signing office inventory property statements per § 23-347 (3-0)

Budget Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will meet with consultant Caleb Johnson, department heads, and officials to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The board may also adopt and sign two budget resolutions.

• Discussion of fiscal year 2025-2026 budget with consultant Caleb Johnson
• Resolution 2025-11: Tax Allocation to Miscellaneous Districts
• Resolution 2025-12: Authorization of Petty Cash Funds

The Board approved an increase in health insurance petty cash and passed two resolutions regarding fund authorization and tax allocation. Commissioners and officials discussed 2025-2026 expenditure requests and revenue estimates. Budget hearings are scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Raised health insurance petty cash to $300,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12: Authorization/Reauthorization of Petty Cash Funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11: Tax Allocation to Miscellaneous Districts (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a meeting including a session of the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss road and equipment reports, health insurance premium conversion, and a request for proposals for patrol vehicles.

• Property Protest 321- Grimes
• RFP for Patrol Vehicle
• Health Insurance Premium Conversion Plan
• Elevator updates and change orders
• Quarterly jail visit

The Board of Equalization adjusted the value of a property protest and approved an exemption application. The Board also approved a health insurance premium plan conversion and a patrol vehicle purchase.

• Approved corrected form 422 property protest number 321 (3-0)
• Lowered value for property 321 (Larry Grimes) to Land: 30,500; Buildings: 299,660; Total: 330,160 (3-0)
• Accepted Application for Exemption Form 457 for VSL Alliance Assisted Living LLC (3-0)
• Approved health insurance premium plan conversion (3-0)
• Accepted $43,217.00 patrol vehicle bid from Gene Steffy Auto (3-0)
• Accepted 2024 Distress Warrant List and Sheriff's report of $80,877.63 in uncollectible warrants (3-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including August 6 minutes and claims (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will convene the Board of Equalization to handle property valuation protests. The meeting includes discussions on health insurance plans, the Purdue Opioid Settlement, and zoning regulation updates.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422
• Snow Removal Contract Bids
• NDOT Annual Certification of Program Compliance Resolution 2025-07
• Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network Interlocal Agreement 2025-12
• Heartland Expressway Association Interstate Resolutions 2025-08 – 2025-10

The Board approved several health insurance renewals and authorized signing the National Opioid Settlement for Purdue. The Board also voted to re-solicit bids for snow removal and zoning regulation updates. Three resolutions supporting the Heartland Expressway interstate feasibility and designation were adopted.

• Approved health plan renewal with IOA RE (2-0)
• Approved Organ & Tissue Transplant renewal with HCC Life Insurance and RCI health plan using Cigna network (2-0)
• Approved signing the National Opioid Settlement for Purdue (2-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025-08, 2025-09, and 2025-10 supporting Heartland Expressway interstate study and designation (2-0)
• Approved re-soliciting snow removal contract bids for 2025-26 season (2-0)
• Approved re-soliciting RFP to update Zoning regulations (2-0)
• Lowered property valuation for Klete and Meagan Shrewsbury to $21,922 (2-0)
• Tabled Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network Agreement 2025-12 and health insurance premium plan conversion (2-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Board of Equalization reviewed numerous property protest hearings to determine land and building valuations. The board voted to lower valuations for several properties, maintain current values for others, and raise the valuation for one property.

• Lowered valuations for Jay Dubs, Merle Spickelmier, Douglas & Delores Fritzler, and Bryan Morgan (3-0)
• Maintained valuations for Bud Welch, Creston Myers, and Roger Smith (070245185) (3-0)
• Lowered valuations to County Assessor recommendations for Tammy Payne, Nataly Torres, and Arnold Wood (070196567) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for David Weare Jr. after decision hearing (3-0)
• Lowered valuations for Arnold Wood (070080526, 070080895, 070196397) (3-0)
• Lowered valuations for James Weber and James & Patty Bell (3-0)
• Maintained valuations for multiple James Jelinek and Zachary Jelinek properties (3-0)
• Raised valuation for Zachary Jelinek (070214565) after protest hearing (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and land acquisition. The session includes a Board of Equalization meeting regarding rural residential acre values.

• City of Alliance Purchase Agreement 2025-11 for Lot 6, Block 5, First Addition of South Alliance
• Hemingford Road Shop Change Order #1
• State of Nebraska Crime Commission Grant 26-CB-0501 Agreement 2025-10
• TERC Petition regarding Rural Residential 1st Acre Value
• Health Insurance Premium Conversion Plan

The Board approved a purchase agreement for a lot in South Alliance and accepted a State of Nebraska Crime Commission Grant. The Board of Equalization approved specific property value notices and a petition to TERC. Several maintenance contracts and a personnel rehire were also approved.

• Approved City of Alliance Purchase Agreement 2025-11 for Lot 6, Block 5, First Addition of South Alliance (3-0)
• Accepted State of Nebraska Crime Commission Grant 26-CB-0501, Agreement 2025-10 (3-0)
• Approved petition to TERC regarding 1 acre value of rural residential (3-0)
• Approved Board Notices for Property IDs 070047596, 070046891, and 070096988 (3-0)
• Approved Walter Mischnick Contractors and Builders Inc. Change Order #1 for $8,690.75 (3-0)
• Approved Faris Plumbing and Heating Inc. estimate for Old Sump Pump #2 for $4,991.25 (3-0)
• Approved Architectural Glassarts reinforcement proposal for $120.00 (3-0)
• Tabled health insurance premium plan conversion to August 6, 2025 (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests using Form 422. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Board of Equalization heard evidence regarding property valuation protest forms 422. The board voted to lower the valuation for two properties and maintain the current valuation for three others.

• Lowered valuation for Larry Grimes (070157618) to Total: 379736 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Diana Perrin (070081379) to Total: 166132 (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Jason Odell (070027862) Total: 138715 (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Lori Fausch (070040060) Total: 222343 (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Taven Kimmel (070019991) Total: 148802 (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests using Form 422. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Board of Equalization held hearings for property valuation protests. The board voted to lower valuations for five properties and maintain existing valuations for 13 properties.

• No change to valuation for Zachary Bellew (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Robert Chinnock (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Robert Stegemann 070090963 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Robert Stegemann 070080623 (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Kathy Worley (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Lisa Kittelmann (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Norman Galyen (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Stewart Fielding (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests using Form 422. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Board of Equalization reviewed multiple property protest hearings. The board voted to lower valuations for most petitioners, while maintaining current valuations for a few specific properties.

• Lowered valuation for James & Carol Bruns (070144001) to $92,749 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Dylan Walker (070046808) to $190,565 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Dylan Walker (070046875) to $3,195 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for James Patrick (070075883) to $100,812 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Cheema Investments (070024332) to $999,000 (3-0)
• Lowered valuations for 11 The Money Express, Inc properties (various IDs) (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Cheema Investments (070083886) at $269,392 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Larry & Judy Mann (070113688) to $292,925 (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests using Form 422. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Box Butte County Board of Equalization held hearings to review property valuation protests. The board voted to lower valuations for 18 properties and maintained existing valuations for 14 properties.

• Lowered valuation for Monte Hankins (070096627) per Assessor recommendation (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Jay Dubs (070026084) per Assessor recommendation (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Jay Dubs (070026076) per Assessor recommendation (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Jay Dubs (070102449) based on appraisal or sale (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Marlene Ostrander (070238464) to equalize with like property (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Nancy Leisy (070242585) per Assessor recommendation (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Sharon Trumble (070101515) to equalize with like property (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Larry Becker (070101353) to equalize with like property (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests using Form 422. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Board of Equalization heard evidence regarding property valuation protest forms 422. The board voted to lower valuations for five properties and maintain current valuations for five others.

• Lowered valuation for Brett Sorensen (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Rebecca Wellnitz (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Nick Hubbell (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Larry Grant (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Robert & Annette Henkel (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for KL Wood & Co (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Aaron Wood (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Heath Rose (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests using Form 422. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Board of Equalization heard evidence regarding property valuation protest forms 422. The board voted to lower valuations for six properties to ensure equalization or based on appraisals, while maintaining current valuations for six other properties.

• No change to valuation for Vern Rasmussen (070076189) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Vern Rasmussen (070223874) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Jerry Mintken (070133581) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Stephen Sward (070053944) (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Ryan Stuhimiller (070014221, 070073589, 070215197) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for James Weber (070050279) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Andrew Adam (070206279) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Kacy Leh (070034729) based on appraisal or sale (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss and take action on property valuation protests using Form 422.

• Property Valuation Protests/Decisions Form 422

The Board of Equalization heard property valuation protests and decided to lower valuations for four properties to ensure equalization. Three other property protests resulted in no change to the valuations.

• Lowered valuation for Lois Kriz to Total: 528,571 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Kimberly Wills to Total: 171,047 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Dan Morrison to Total: 202,949 (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for James Furman to Total: 281,083 (3-0)
• No change to valuation for David Sward (070001359) (3-0)
• No change to valuation for David Sward (070008264) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Justin Sherlock to Total: 79,138 (3-0)
• No change to valuation for Mary Crum (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Equalization will meet to review and decide on property valuation protests submitted via Form 422. The board may adjourn into closed session as permitted by Nebraska state law.

• Review and decide on property valuation protests (Form 422)
• Possible adjournment to closed session per Nebraska Revised Statutes §84-1410

The Board of Equalization heard evidence from multiple property owners regarding valuation protests. The board voted to lower the valuations for five properties to equalize them with similar properties and maintained the current valuations for 21 other contested properties.

• Lowered valuation for Craig Barthel (070081085) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Timothy Gilkerson (070054118) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Alan & Leanna Hazen (070206414) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Brian & Heather Hauptman (070130213) (3-0)
• Lowered valuation for Doug Jerke (070049467) (3-0)
• Maintained valuation for Tom Broeder (070042225) (3-0)
• Maintained valuation for Joshua Adamson (070014086) (3-0)
• Maintained valuation for Randall Vogel (070167605) (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct Board of Equalization business regarding property values. The board will also discuss road reports, elevator progress, and the allocation of opioid settlement funds.

• Rural Residential 1st Acre Values
• Elevator updates and change orders
• Removal of regulatory signs
• Snow Removal RFP
• Opioid Settlement Allocation - Kroger

The Board approved the updated Comprehensive Plan and authorized the Treasurer to open an Opioid Settlement Fund. The Board of Equalization approved notices for five specific property IDs. The Board also initiated a bid process for 2025-26 snow removal contracts.

• Approved Consent Calendar including payroll and claims (3-0)
• Approved solicitation of 2025-26 snow removal contract bids (3-0)
• Authorized Treasurer Bell to open an Opioid Settlement Fund (3-0)
• Approved Board Notices for Property IDs 070191077, 070079633, 070075115, 070047561, and 070074682 (3-0)
• Directed County Attorney to prepare a TERC petition regarding rural residential land use classification
• Approved updated Comprehensive Plan (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road equipment, regulatory sign removal, and the zoning comprehensive plan. The session includes a meeting of the Board of Equalization to review board notices and the correction book.

• Resolution 2025-06 to transfer funds from General to Veteran’s Aid Fund
• Zoning Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Road Superintendent report on equipment and removal of regulatory signs
• Designation of CSG as the LB644 postcard printing company
• Elevator updates and change orders

The Board approved property valuation notices and signed correction books for land parcels. The board also authorized a fund transfer for veteran's aid and rehired a former road employee.

• Approved Resolution 2025-06 transferring $2,458.50 to the Veteran’s Aid Fund (3-0)
• Approved Board Notices for 33 specific Property IDs (3-0)
• Signed correction books No. 288, 289, and 292 regarding parcel combinations and tax acceleration (3-0)
• Designated CSG for LB644 postcard printing if needed (3-0)
• Approved the rehire of a former road employee (3-0)
• Tabled removal of regulatory signs until July 2, 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled the Comprehensive Plan pending corrections and final draft (3-0)
• Requested cancellation of Lingo services effective July 18, 2025

Meeting

The Box Butte County Zoning and Planning Commission met to review the Comprehensive Plan. The commission approved the plan including proposed edits.

• Approved the Comprehensive Plan with edits (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (5-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization will meet to set property valuation protest dates and review several service agreements. The board will also consider equipment leases and law enforcement agreements.

• Property valuation protest dates
• RFP 2026 Tractor Lease
• USDA Wildlife Services Agreement 2025-07
• Addendum to Hemingford Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement 2025-08
• RCI Admin Service Agreement 2025-06

The Board approved several property reassessments and board notices during a Board of Equalization session. Facility decisions included approving elevator-related change orders and a commercial lease. The Board also standardized a Sunday on-call stipend for Sheriff deputies.

• Approved moving Claims Imprest and Health Insurance bank accounts to FNBO (3-0)
• Approved Agreement 2025-09, MJLC, LLC Commercial Lease (3-0)
• Approved Form 425 for Property ID 070097518 with total value of 140,711 (3-0)
• Approved Board Notices for Property IDs 070108773, 070017298, 070042616, 070238707, and 070197514 (3-0)
• Approved CCP#17 Basement Door Replacement HM Option 2 for $10,635.00 (3-0)
• Approved CCP#13 TKE Storage Accumulation for $3,400.00 (2-1)
• Approved CCP#18 Deduct County Court Shelf for -$1,200.00 (3-0)
• Approved $100.00 on-call stipend for deputies working scheduled Sunday shifts (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct standard procedural items, including approving minutes and claims, before opening the Board of Equalization. The meeting will then cover road projects like the CR71 Culvert Project, vehicle surplus declarations, and a zoning regulations RFP. A preliminary budget discussion and a USDA Wildlife Services presentation are also on the agenda.

• CR71 Culvert Project Agreement 2025-05
• Road Superintendent – Declare Vehicle Surplus/Sign Title
• Zoning Administrator Johnson – Zoning Regulations RFP
• Preliminary Budget Discussion/Cost of Living
• Tim Brewer - USDA Wildlife Services Discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved a request for proposals to update zoning regulations and signed an interlocal agreement for veteran services. The Board also authorized a vehicle repair estimate and declared a 2008 Ford F150 surplus. During budget discussions, commissioners expressed a goal to limit overall budget increases to 4.5% or less.

• Approved RFP to update Zoning regulations (3-0)
• Approved Grant County Veteran Services Interlocal Agreement 2025-04 (3-0)
• Approved CR71 Culvert Project Agreement 2025-05 (3-0)
• Declared 2008 Ford F150 surplus for sale via Purple Wave (3-0)
• Authorized $35,640.95 estimate from Red Beard Garage and Towing for 2006 International
• Accepted Application for Exemption Form 457 for Senior Services, Inc. (3-0)
• Tabled RCI Administrative Agreement 2025-06 (3-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including May 7 minutes and claims (3-0)

Meeting

The Zoning and Planning Commission reviewed the first 32 pages of the new Comprehensive Plan Draft. The board recommended that the Box Butte County Board of Commissioners determine the terms and deadlines for vendors to submit Requests for Proposal (RFP) for updated zoning regulations.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners determine RFP terms and deadlines for updated Zoning Regulations (5-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to handle routine consent items, hear public comment, and act on several operational matters. Key decisions include a public hearing on a church property form, approval of rock crushing and culvert replacement bids, and a resolution adopting the county's hazard mitigation plan.

• Public hearing on Form 451 for Church of God Ministries Inc.
• Acceptance or rejection of rock crushing bids
• Acceptance or rejection of CR 71 Culvert Replacement Project bids
• Consideration of Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution 2025-05
• Consideration of letter of support for Allo's BEAD Grant

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including aggregate crushing and culvert replacement. They also authorized a surge suppressor for the Slagle elevator and a financial commitment for a jail generator grant.

• Approved aggregate crushing bid from KL Wood for $190,000.00 (3-0)
• Awarded CR71 Culvert Replacement project bid to KL Wood for $24,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved Form 451 for Church of God Ministries, Inc. (3-0)
• Adopted Region 23 Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution 2025-05 (3-0)
• Approved $6,052.40 for Triangle Electric, Inc. to install a surge suppressor (3-0)
• Approved NDOT National Functional Classification System (3-0)
• Authorized financial commitment for 25% of HMGP Grant for jail generator (3-0)
• Approved Amendment Number 8 to Medical Benefit Plan for Specialty Drugs (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a letter of support for a Mobius BEAD grant and review elevator change orders. The meeting includes a session of the Board of Equalization for assessor corrections. Other items include a potential interlocal agreement with Grant County and vehicle surplus declarations.

• Mobius Letter of Support for BEAD Grant
• Triangle Electric Elevator Surge Protector change orders
• MOU with Scotts Bluff County for Wing Grant
• Grant County Interlocal Agreement
• Declaration of surplus vehicles

The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's office and the rehiring of two former jail employees. The Board also authorized a letter of support for a Mobius BEAD Grant application and modified employee vision plan offerings. Several items, including a surge suppressor and vehicle surplus declaration, were tabled.

• Approved letter of support for Mobius BEAD Grant application (3-0)
• Removed homestead exemption for Property ID 070021740 (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement 2025-03 with Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's office (3-0)
• Tabled Triangle Electric surge suppressor (3-0)
• Approved rehire of two former jail employees (3-0)
• Tabled declaring a vehicle surplus (3-0)
• Approved discontinuing Ameritas Vision plan and transitioning employees to VSP Vision One (3-0)
• Proclaimed May 2025 Mental Health Month (3-0)

Meeting

The Commission reviewed pages 6 through 31 of the Comprehensive Plan, completing up to page 25. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including an Open Board of Equalization session to handle tax correction items and a Form 457 for VSL Alliance properties. Other business includes accepting or rejecting surplus property bids, approving a stop-sign project resolution (HSIP-STWD(203) Resolution 2025-04), and purchasing a semi at auction. Routine consent agenda items and budget updates are also scheduled.

• Open Board of Equalization: Treasurer Bell – Form 457 for VSL Alliance & VSL Alliance Assisted Living
• Open Board of Equalization: Assessor Robinson – Correction Book
• Road – Stop Sign Project HSIP-STWD(203) Resolution 2025-04
• Accept/Reject Surplus Property Bids
• Road – Semi purchase approval at auction

The Board approved three land bids in the City of Alliance and authorized payments for elevator progress. The Board of Equalization accepted tax exemption applications and a correction book. The Board also authorized a bid for a semi-truck at an upcoming auction.

• Approved $500.00 land bid by Scott Mills (3-0)
• Approved $501.00 land bid by Luz Marina Girard (3-0)
• Approved land bids by Jay Dubs at $51.00 per lot (3-0)
• Approved CCP#9, CCP#15, and CCP#16 for elevator progress (3-0)
• Authorized bid up to $43,000.00 for a semi at Kraupie’s auction (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 Certificate of Completion for stop sign locations (3-0)
• Accepted tax exemption Form 457 for VSL Alliance Assisted Living LLC and VSL Alliance LLC (3-0)
• Signed correction book No. 286 to accelerate 2025 taxes for Property ID 070239673 (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county operations and administrative updates. The agenda includes a review of the City of Alliance Dispatch Service Agreement 2025-02 and a report on 2024 weed control compliance.

• City of Alliance Dispatch Service Agreement 2025-02
• 2024 Weed Control Compliance Report
• Elevator updates and change orders
• Assistant position extension
• Board of Equalization correction book review

The Board approved the Dispatch Service Agreement 2025-02 and accepted the 2024 Weed Control Compliance Report. The Board of Equalization signed a correction book to accelerate 2025 taxes for one property. A bill for Applied Connective was approved for payment from the General fund.

• Approved Applied Connective bill of $19,764.65 paid from General fund (3-0)
• Signed correction book No. 285 to accelerate 2025 taxes for Property ID 070243158 (3-0)
• Approved Dispatch Service Agreement 2025-02 effective April 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Accepted 2024 Weed Control Compliance Report (3-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes via Consent Calendar (3-0)

Meeting

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the February 24, 2025, minutes. Members discussed the Comprehensive Plan Update, including survey results, public outreach, and housing chapter reviews. No formal actions were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 5, 2025, addressing routine business including payroll approval, board reports, and public comment. Key discussion items include a proposed travel reimbursement policy resolution (2025-03), a tax exemption request (Form 451A) for First Christian Church, acceptance of hauling and application bids, and a road department update from Superintendent Barb Keegan.

• Form 451A tax exemption request for First Christian Church
• Resolution 2025-03: Travel Reimbursement Policy adoption
• Acceptance/rejection of hauling bids
• Acceptance/rejection of application bids
• Road Superintendent Barb Keegan's equipment and road report

The Board approved contracts for armor coat application and hauling and updated the travel reimbursement policy to align with GSA rates. The Board of Equalization denied a Form 451A request for First Christian Church. A change order for elevator work was also approved.

• Approved Travel Reimbursement Policy Resolution 2025-03 (3-0)
• Accepted Armor Coat Hauling Bid from Tyler Kulas for $14,615.00 and $22,345.00 (3-0)
• Accepted Armor Coat Application Bid from Midwest Coatings Co, Inc. for $89,624.08 (3-0)
• Denied Form 451A for First Christian Church (Property ID 070015031) (3-0)
• Approved CCP#14 for elevator progress (3-0)
• Accepted Consent Calendar including payroll and invoices (3-0)
• Accepted sales tax report for delinquent tax sale on March 3, 2025 (3-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt Resolution 2025-02 regarding the 1 & 6 Year Road Plan. The Board of Equalization will also discuss 2025 assessment actions and specific forms for VSL Alliance, Alliance Good Samaritan, and First Christian Church.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-02: Box Butte County 1 & 6 Year Road Plan
• Board of Equalization discussion on Form 451/Form 451A for VSL Alliance, Alliance Good Samaritan, and First Christian Church
• Review of 2025 Assessment Actions
• Elevator updates and change orders
• Audit report from Jim Gardner and Casey Peterson

The Board approved the county's 1 & 6 year road plan via Resolution 2025-02. The Board of Equalization also ruled on several property tax exemption forms and the board accepted the fiscal year 2024 audit.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 approving the 1 & 6 year road plan (3-0)
• Approved Form 451 for VSL Alliance Assisted Living, LLC (Property ID 070037280) (3-0)
• Denied Form 451 for Alliance Good Samaritan Housing Inc (Property ID 070037264) (3-0)
• Denied Form 451 for Alliance Good Samaritan Housing Inc (Property ID 070243670) (3-0)
• Tabled Form 451A for First Christian Church (Property ID 070015031) until March 5, 2025 (3-0)
• Accepted the financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Feb 5 minutes, claims, and reports (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on surplus real estate, discuss and possibly act on the CR71 culvert project bid, jail repairs, health plan medical exclusions, and a zoning administrator contract. The meeting also includes approval of payroll and claims, elected officials' reports, and public comment on an energy bill.

• Open and close surplus real estate public hearing
• MC Schaff to bid on CR71 culvert project
• Sheriff Sutphen to discuss jail repairs
• Box Butte County Health Plan medical exclusions (hearing aids)
• Zoning administrator contract

The Board decided to sell surplus properties through a sealed bid process and updated the county health plan to include hearing aid coverage. They also approved several construction and plumbing payments and authorized bids for road maintenance projects.

• Approved sale of surplus properties via sealed bid due March 28, 2025 (3-0)
• Amended County Health Plan to include up to $3,000 for hearing aids for individuals under 19 (3-0)
• Approved CCP#10 and CCP#12 for elevator progress and denied CCP#11 (3-0)
• Authorized bid process for aggregate hauling (3-0)
• Authorized bid process for armour coat application (3-0)
• Approved MC Schaff to manage and bid the CR71 culvert project (3-0)
• Approved Pipe Works Plumbing Estimate 16114 for $15,722.80 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including payroll and claims (3-0)

Meeting

The Commission approved the agenda and the December 16, 2024, meeting minutes. The session included a community outreach meeting with Christy Eichorn of Sun Daisy LLC regarding the Box Butte County Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will convene as the Board of Equalization to review and possibly act on Treasurer Bell's Form 457 concerning Holy Rosary. Other business includes a road and equipment report, hazard mitigation plan review, notice of assignment for the DHHS lease agreement, and a zoning by-law change request.

• Open Board of Equalization: Form 457 for Holy Rosary
• Notice of Assignment for DHHS Lease Agreement
• Zoning Administrator Johnson By-Law Change Request
• Road Superintendent Barb Keegan road and equipment report
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Review

The Board approved amending the Zoning By-Laws to move monthly meetings from the fourth Monday to the third Monday. The Board of Equalization accepted a tax exemption application for Holy Rosary. Other actions included approving payroll and claims and acknowledging a notice of assignment with Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska.

• Approved change to Zoning By-Laws meeting date from fourth Monday to third Monday (3-0)
• Approved Application for Exemption Form 457 for Holy Rosary (3-0)
• Approved acknowledgement of Notice of Assignment with Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (3-0)
• Approved payroll and claims as corrected, disallowing $8.25 of M. Johnson's claim (3-0)
• Tabled CCD#009 until February 5, 2025 (3-0)

Meeting

The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will open a Board of Equalization hearing for three entities (Human Services Inc, Evangelical Free Church, Iglesia Bethel) regarding Form 457 tax matters. They also plan to discuss a Payroll Processing Amendment Resolution 2025-01, the comprehensive plan update from Zoning Administrator Johnson, and several road and equipment reports. The meeting includes reorganization, public comment, and approval of minutes and consent calendar items.

• Open Board of Equalization for Form 457: Human Services Inc, Evangelical Free Church, Iglesia Bethel
• Payroll Processing Amendment Resolution 2025-01
• Set One and Six Road Hearing
• Purple Wave - 2001 International Tractor Truck (surplus sale)
• Scotts Bluff County Sheriff WING MOU Agreement 2025-01

The Board conducted its annual reorganization, electing Steve Burke as Chairman and Brett Ditsch as Vice-Chairman. The Board appointed county superintendents, designated official depositories and media, and approved several administrative agreements. Additionally, the Board authorized forced control for a prairie dog management complaint.

• Elected Steve Burke as Chairman and Brett Ditsch as Vice-Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Barbara Keegan (Road), Brett Lauder (Weed), Mike Johnson (Zoning), Scott Bossé (Surveyor), and Sarah Foland (Veteran’s Service Officer) (3-0)
• Designated Banks as Depositories, Alliance Times-Herald as County Newspaper, and KCOW/AM & KAAQ/FM as County Radio Stations (3-0)
• Approved Payroll Processing Resolution 2025-01 (3-0)
• Accepted tax exemption forms for Human Services, Inc, Evangelical Free Church of Alliance, and Iglesia Bethel (3-0)
• Authorized forced control process for Prairie Dog Management Complaint 2024-13 (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement 2025-01 between Scotts Bluff and Box Butte County Sheriff's offices (3-0)
• Closed all county buildings on January 9, 2025, for National Day of Mourning (3-0)