Burt County public meetings in 2023

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a 4% cost of living increase for full-time employees and authorized several payments and equipment purchases. The board also signed three lot splits and approved a promotional grant for a hunting event.

• Approved 4.0% cost of living increase for 2024 (7-0)
• Approved December claims totaling $1,465,896.88 (6-1)
• Approved $12,500 purchase of a tilt trailer from Ken's Trailer Sales (7-0)
• Approved up to $500 grant to KAMO, Inc for advertising (7-0)
• Signed lot splits for Marlene Nelson, Rebecca Raue, and Yvonne Niewohner Estate
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization approved three property parcel adjustments to the tax list. These corrections involved removing a mistakenly valued personal property item, increasing a homestead exemption, and adjusting valuation due to a lot split.

• Approved tax list corrections for three property parcels (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization approved 30 property parcel adjustments to the tax list. The board also granted a tax exemption for one Franciscan Care Services property while denying another.

• Approved tax exemption for Franciscan Care Services parcel 312902700 (7-0)
• Denied tax exemption for Franciscan Care Services parcel 312902600 (7-0)
• Approved 30 tax list corrections for property parcel adjustments (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a temporary moratorium on wind energy conversion systems to allow for zoning regulation reviews. The board also approved a juvenile diversion agreement with Cuming County and processed land lot splits.

• Approved Resolution #2023-19 for a temporary wind energy conversion systems moratorium for up to 6 months (6-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Cuming County for Juvenile Diversion Program from July 2024 through June 2025 (7-0)
• Approved miscellaneous receipts totaling $192,702.32 (7-0)
• Approved lot split for Rebecca Raue (4.33 ac.)
• Denied lot split for Marlene Nelson (3.99 ac.) pending zoning regulation review
• Approved November reports for County Clerk, County Court, District Court, and Zoning (7-0)

Meeting

The Board approved November claims and established a budget line for Tekamah Joint Airport Zoning expenses. They also authorized the Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent and set the 2024 holiday and meeting schedules.

• Approved November claims totaling $503,016.03 (5-1)
• Authorized budget line for Tekamah Joint Airport Zoning expenses
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 for Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent (6-0)
• Designated Burt County Plaindealer as the main legal newspaper for 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-18 for 2024 Holidays (6-0)
• Established 2024 Board meeting dates
• Signed commercial lot split for Troy Glup

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a 196-foot meteorological tower and a new liquor license for Summit Lake Mining Co. A conditional use permit for a business sign was also granted. The Board approved miscellaneous receipts totaling $241,654.40.

• Approved miscellaneous receipts of $241,654.40 (6-0)
• Signed Understanding of Services for Ritterbush & Piotrowski for 2022-23 Audit
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Troy Glup to place 'Glup Pipe Sales' sign (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for RWE Clean Energy, LLC meteorological tower contingent on filing Nebraska Dept. of Aeronautics form (5-2)
• Approved Class C liquor license for Salsa Works, LLC dba: Summit Lake Mining Co. (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of ownership of K-9 Sheisty to the City of Prairie du Chien Police Department. The board also approved October claims totaling $631,378.59. A grant application for Harvest Moon was tabled.

• Approved October claims totaling $631,378.59 (6-1)
• Approved contract to transfer ownership of K-9 Sheisty to City of Prairie du Chien Police Department for $10,000 (7-0)
• Tabled Commercial Renovation Grant application for Harvest Moon
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Meeting

The Burt County Board of Equalization held a public hearing and approved a motor vehicle exemption application for the Center for Rural Affairs. The board also noted that 2023-2024 levies are available on the county website.

• Approved 2023 Form 457 Motor Vehicle Exemption Application for the Center for Rural Affairs (2022 Chevrolet Malibu) (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors committed up to $20,000 annually for three years toward a proposed public transit service. They also transitioned the Emergency Manager position to full-time, hiring Kenneth Bang at a $57,000 annual salary. Additionally, the board authorized the County Attorney to proceed with tax foreclosures.

• Approved commitment of up to $20,000 per year for three years for public transit services (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-16 authorizing County Attorney to proceed with tax foreclosures (7-0)
• Approved special designated liquor license for Nelson's Food Pride for Nov. 4, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved hiring Kenneth Bang as full-time Emergency Manager at $57,000 annual salary (7-0)
• Approved September reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $3,255,736.33 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from 9/28/2023 (7-0)

Meeting

The Board adopted Resolution #2023-15 to establish tax levies for various political subdivisions for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The resolution was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.

• Approved Resolution #2023-15 setting 2023-2024 tax levies (7-0)

Meeting

The Board approved the 2023-2024 budget and set the property tax request for the General and Building funds. The Board also authorized increases to restricted funds spending authority and approved September claims totaling $7,602,975.29.

• Approved 2023-2024 Budget (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Tax Request: General Fund $4,490,990.97 and Building Fund $200,000.00 (7-0)
• Increased restricted funds spending authority by 2.5% (7-0)
• Increased restricted funds spending authority by an additional 1% (7-0)
• Approved September claims totaling $7,602,975.29 (6-1)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization approved three property parcel adjustments for a property owned by John L. Devasure. These corrections relate to 12 acres in the NE4 that were placed in a WRP program in 2007, but the land use was never updated.

• Approved tax list correction #127 for 2020 (7-0)
• Approved tax list correction #128 for 2021 (7-0)
• Approved tax list correction #129 for 2022 (7-0)

Meeting

The Board held a public hearing for the FY 2023-2024 proposed budget with no public comment. The Board also approved a demolition grant and a state stop sign program agreement. A tax request hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2023.

• Approved $3,600.00 demolition grant for Steve Devening at 1504 E St., Tekamah
• Approved Resolution 2023-12 to enter the NDOT Statewide Stop Sign Program
• Approved August Financial Reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $318,071.58
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from August 28, 2023
• Signed transfer paperwork for courtroom equipment funded by a State Grant

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023-2024 One and Six Year Road Plan and passed a new Floodplain Management Ordinance to maintain National Flood Insurance Program eligibility. The board also approved August claims totaling $618,232.20 and a special liquor license for a tasting event.

• Approved August claims totaling $618,232.20 (6-1)
• Approved special designated liquor license for Oakland Express tasting event on Oct. 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Signed interlocal agreement with Cuming County for Juvenile Diversion Program through June 30, 2024
• Passed Resolution 2023-08 amending Floodplain Management Ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-10 for the 2023-2024 One and Six Year Road Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 for Annual Certification of Program Compliance (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 regarding levy limit allocations

Meeting

The Board of Equalization approved three tax list corrections for a property at 1516 Riverview Dr due to incorrect building dimensions. The Board also held a public hearing and ruled on a property valuation protest for a shed/garage.

• Approved three tax list corrections for parcel 432103500 (6-0)
• Approved final decision on property valuation protest for Evan Rennerfeldt (6-0)

Meeting

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a 12-tent private campground and a 12-month skid loader rental agreement. They also approved July financial reports and a previously denied claim for payment.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Ron Carson for a 12-tent private campground (6-1)
• Approved 12-month skid loader rental agreement for $8,150.00 (7-0)
• Approved $617.50 claim for Johnson & Mock for payment on August 28th (7-0)
• Approved July reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $293,297.52 (6-0)
• Approved July 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Meeting

No formal meeting was opened as no action was required. The Assessor's 3-year Plan of Assessment for 2024, 2025, and 2026 was placed on file.

Meeting

The Board approved annual IT service and software contracts and a conditional use permit for sludge spreading. They also authorized road maintenance contracts with Nebraska Game and Parks and approved several special liquor licenses.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 3 C's Inc to spread sludge in Sec. 36, Arizona TWP
• Approved two road maintenance contracts with Nebraska Game and Parks at $140.00/hour
• Approved 'Change Order No. 1' for asphaltic concrete patching on Tekamah West Overlay
• Approved annual IT contracts with Applied Connective Technologies for $39,300 (managed services) and $20,779 (software)
• Approved three special designated liquor licenses for Nelson's Food Pride
• Approved July claims totaling $748,299.78, denying two claims (Bernie Clements $1,000.00 and part of Johnson & Mock $617.50)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 inventories
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from 7/12, 7/13, and 7/21

Meeting

The Board of Equalization reviewed and approved final decisions for 115 property valuation protests. The Board also approved property parcel adjustments for undervalued, overvalued, or destroyed property.

• Approved final decisions on valuation protest Form 422s #1-115 (5-0)
• Approved property parcel adjustments for undervalued, overvalued, and destroyed property (5-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization conducted public hearings for 2023 property valuation protests from 9:01 A.M. to 3:54 P.M. The board considered all requested appointments and protests, but no final decisions were made during this session.

• Tabled final decisions on 2023 property valuation protests until July 21, 2023

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved June financial reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $2,693,497.77. The board also reviewed a road project quote and discussed the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.

• Approved June reports and miscellaneous receipts of $2,693,497.77 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of 6/28/2023 meetings (7-0)
• Approved lot split application for Potadle Farms, LLC
• Authorized auction of 2007 Ford Expedition, lawnmower trailer, and cattle guard

Meeting

The Burt County Board of Equalization reviewed and approved a list of valuation changes for specific properties. Updated notices will be sent to taxpayers, who have 30 days to protest the new values.

• Approved property valuation adjustments (7-0)

Meeting

The Board adopted Resolution #2023-06 to transfer budget authority from the Miscellaneous budget to cover overages in the Sheriff and Jail budgets. The Board also approved over $3.1M in claims and appointed three members to the Veterans Service Committee.

• Approved Resolution #2023-06 to transfer funds from Miscellaneous budget to cover Sheriff overage ($7,118.21) and Jail overage ($94,316.99)
• Approved June claims totaling $3,199,588.26 (including $159,950.89 for payroll)
• Approved lot split for FLAT LANDS INC (5 acres in Section 29, Township 23N, Range 8 East)
• Appointed George Fritts, Stan Landholm, and Robert Hawkins Jr. to the Veterans Service Committee for five-year terms
• Approved two Vanguard contracts for assessor office services
• Directed Highway Superintendent to publish notices regarding irrigation pivots spraying on roads

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors rescinded a 2019 resolution to provide drainage assistance for Co. Rd. HI, determining such assistance is no longer necessary. The board also approved a solid waste management agreement and several assessor's office contracts.

• Rescinded Resolution 2019-10 regarding drainage assistance for Co. Rd. HI (7-0)
• Approved Third Amended Interlocal Solid Waste Management Agreement via Resolution 2023-04 (7-0)
• Approved State Print Shop as vendor for LB644 joint hearing postcards (7-0)
• Approved final financial report for Midwest Vet CDBG grant totaling $347,000 (7-0)
• Approved Vanguard annual archive services contract for Assessor's Office (7-0)
• Approved Vanguard appraisal services contract for three commercial properties up to $13,000 (7-0)
• Approved May reports and miscellaneous receipts of $326,960.72 (7-0)

Meeting

The Board approved a tax list correction for one property and a series of valuation changes for undervalued and overvalued properties. Taxpayers will receive updated notices and have 30 days to protest the new values.

• Approved tax list correction for parcel #114001900 (Joyce Lewis) adding $675.44 to 2020 tax rolls (7-0)
• Approved valuation changes for undervalued/overvalued properties (6-0, 1 abstention)

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved May claims totaling $674,028.29 and a contract for two Kenworth tandem trucks. The board also authorized a budget preparation proposal and renewed a Medicare SHIP programming contract.

• Approved May claims totaling $674,028.29 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Kenworth T880S trucks at $339,359.00 per unit with $90,000.00 trade-in (7-0)
• Approved Medicare SHIP Program contract for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 at $11,274.00 for Burt County (7-0)
• Approved $4,000.00 budget preparation proposal for Sarah Freidel and Jeannette Blanc (7-0)
• Approved special designated liquor licenses for Nelson's Food Pride for July 8 and August 5, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved authority to sign 2022 Noxious Weed Program reports (7-0)
• Approved lot split applications for Kane Warren and John & Joyce Brodersen
• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Meeting

No meeting was opened as no action was required. The board placed a communication from the Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC) on file.

• Filed TERC Findings & Order stating 2023 levels of value meet requirements

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract for a new courthouse roof and renewed the NACO group pool health insurance package for employees. They also granted a new liquor license and a commercial renovation grant. Bids for new tandem trucks were received but no action was taken.

• Approved $124,000 bid from F/S Contracting for courthouse roof (7-0)
• Renewed NACO group pool BCBS health insurance package (7-0)
• Approved new Class C Liquor License for Amber Lea Acres (7-0)
• Approved Special Designated Liquor License for Andreasen, LLC (Tipsy Pig) (7-0)
• Approved $4,992 commercial renovation grant for Pelan Funeral Services (7-0)
• Approved April reports and miscellaneous receipts of $1,469,753.70 (7-0)
• Tabled action on tandem truck bids pending pricing comparisons

Meeting

The Board of Equalization approved seven tax list corrections for the 2020 tax rolls. These changes resulted from state reviews of income for homestead exemptions.

• Approved $18.22 addition to 2020 tax rolls for Clifford Enge (parcel #110303900)
• Approved $738.92 addition to 2020 tax rolls for Sandra Fuoss (parcel #111705000)
• Approved $104.38 addition to 2020 tax rolls for Gatzmeyer etal (parcel #420100900)
• Approved $226.48 addition to 2020 tax rolls for Mary Janice Huffman, Tr. (parcel #111302300)
• Approved $126.06 addition to 2020 tax rolls for Elizabeth Lanning (parcel #432101700)
• Approved $306.30 addition to 2020 tax rolls for Raymond Payton (parcel #112713300)
• Approved $178.20 addition to 2020 tax rolls for Robert Robson (parcel #110401300)

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved April claims and renewed the courthouse P&C insurance plan with Travelers. The board also authorized the collection of employee data to evaluate health insurance options and approved updated Extension Board bylaws. No action was taken on a wind/hail deductible buy-down due to potential roof replacement plans.

• Approved April claims totaling $473,586.32 (7-0)
• Approved renewal of P&C insurance plan with Travelers for May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved updated Burt County Extension Board Constitution & ByLaws (7-0)
• Granted permission for Dustin Will to gather employee information for benefit options evaluation
• Denied action on wind/hail deductible buy-down for Courthouse Building
• Rescheduled June 14 and Dec 13 meetings to June 13 and Dec 12, 2023

Meeting

The Burt County Board of Equalization approved two corrections to the 2022 tax rolls. These adjustments resulted in deductions for personal property and land valuation errors.

• Approved $5,835.10 deduction from 2022 tax rolls for Donald Uhing (parcel #092062382) (7-0)
• Approved $158.02 deduction from 2022 tax rolls for Mark Inserra (parcel #435601400) (7-0)

Meeting

The Board contracted with Eagleview for aerial imagery and software, funding $50,000 of the cost via the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. Officials also authorized the bidding process for a new courthouse roof and approved a summer 4-10 work schedule for road crews.

• Approved contract with Eagleview for two aerial flights and software (6-1)
• Approved using $50,000 from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund for Eagleview costs (6-1)
• Authorized bidding process for Courthouse roof project for FY 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved 4-10 hour weekly summer schedule for road crews from April 24 to Sept 1 (7-0)
• Approved paying K-9 handling fees from the County's General Fund (6-1)
• Signed updated Interlocal Agreement with Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (7-0)
• Approved March reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $693,818.90 (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization approved two corrections to the 2022 tax rolls. One correction involved a valuation adjustment for a non-buildable lot, and the other removed a disposed item from a personal property schedule.

• Approved $120.90 deduction from 2022 tax rolls for parcel #636006700 (7-0)
• Approved $112.38 deduction from 2022 tax rolls for parcel #092062415 (7-0)

Meeting

The Board approved a new zoning and subdivision fee schedule effective April 1, 2023. They also granted a two-year extension for the Burt County Solar project's Conditional Use Permit and approved several special designated liquor licenses.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03 updating the Zoning and Subdivision fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved two-year extension for Burt County Solar project Conditional Use Permit (7-0)
• Approved $652,849.93 in claims for March, including $146,466.07 for payroll (7-0)
• Approved special designated liquor licenses for Nelson's Food Pride for five dates (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved February financial reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $1,107,117.14. The board also signed right-of-way documents for a bridge share project and a final fund request for the Midwest Vet CDBG grant.

• Approved February reports and miscellaneous receipts of $1,107,117.14 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Signed right-of-way documents for Bridge Share project (structure #C008900210)
• Signed request for funds for CDBG Midwest Vet Draw#5
• Appointed Carl Pearson as County Supervisor Liaison for Burt County Extension Office

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved an additional $1,825.00 in renovation grant funds for Midwest Body Shop. The board also processed over $616,000 in claims and decided to maintain current daytime meeting schedules despite a public request for evening sessions.

• Approved $616,948.67 in February claims (6-1)
• Approved additional $1,825.00 Reno Grant for Midwest Body Shop (7-0)
• Decided to maintain current daytime meeting times
• Established that culvert requests must be submitted in writing to Hwy. Supt. Ann Chytka
• Relocated Burt County Weeds Office to the former Emergency Management office space
• Signed lot split for HUNDAHL HOMEPLACE (3.589 ac.)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Equalization held a public hearing regarding a Form 457 Motor Vehicle Exemption Application for 2023. The board approved the application for four vehicles owned by the Center for Rural Affairs.

• Approved 2023 vehicle exemption application for Center for Rural Affairs (7-0)

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract for 2023 bridge inspections and authorized the hiring of a labor attorney. The board also approved January financial reports and a relocation of the Emergency Management office.

• Approved 2023 bridge inspection contract with Midwest Engineering, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved hiring a Labor Attorney for County Attorney Talbot, fees not to exceed $2,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved January reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $1,424,556.74 (7-0)
• Approved relocation of Emergency Management office to the southeast area of Suite #1
• Approved agenda and minutes from 1/27/2023 meetings (7-0)
• Signed lot split application for Lavonne Denning (3.61 ac.)
• Signed CDBG fund request for Midwest Vet Services

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to Knife River for five road overlay projects. The board also approved December claims and addressed the tracking of K-9 handling expenses.

• Approved $4,634,023.86 bid from Knife River for five road overlay projects (6-0)
• Approved December claims totaling $484,161.46 (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 1/11/2023 meeting (6-0)
• Added payroll function line 1-0204 to Sheriff's budget to track K-9 handling costs
• Signed three lot splits for WB Rock & Spike, LLC and William Johnson
• Signed 2022 Burt County Weed Control Authority report
• Signed National Functional Classification Map of Burt County

Meeting

The Board of Equalization approved eight specific tax list corrections involving clerical errors and state homestead reviews. The board also noted that all 2023 property exemption 451A forms were submitted on time.

• Approved $289.00 deduction for Jerry Dunning (parcel 431601000) due to clerical error
• Approved $289.00 addition for Roberta Malloy tr (parcel 431604900) due to clerical error
• Approved $124.48 addition for Virginia Hansen (parcel 435302400) following state homestead review
• Approved $109.30 addition for Vinton Kephart (parcel 434400700) following state homestead review
• Approved $418.84 addition for Calvin Moseman tr (parcel 425801700) following state homestead review
• Approved $261.88 addition for Erwin Nelson tr (parcel 111702100) following state homestead review
• Approved $343.10 addition for Midwest Service Co (parcel 214901100) due to house move
• Approved $106.47 addition for Kevin Dunning (parcel 110900400) due to mobile home move

Meeting

The Board of Supervisors completed its 2023 reorganization, electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board approved a 5% cost-of-living increase for appointed department heads and hourly wage earners. Road overlay bids were opened, with a final decision deferred to the next meeting.

• Elected David Schold as Chairman for 2023 (6-0)
• Elected Ted Connealy as Vice-Chairman for 2023 (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 authorizing County Depositories for 2023 (6-0)
• Appointed Ann Chytka as Highway Superintendent for 2023 (6-0)
• Approved 5% cost of living increase for appointed department heads and hourly wage earners (6-0)
• Re-appointed Gary Swanson, Ted Connealy, and Jennifer Hinman to the Economic Development Board for one year (6-0)
• Designated the Burt County Website as an official means of publication
• Approved financial reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $297,963.03 (6-0)