Burt County public meetings in 2024
42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fri Dec 27, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves 3% cost of living increase for 2025
The Board of Supervisors approved a 3% cost of living increase for most employees starting January 2025. The board also adopted new wind energy zoning regulations and approved a commercial renovation grant.
- Approved 3.0% cost of living increase for January 2025 (excluding union, part-time, seasonal, Zoning, and Board of Health salaries)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-19 regarding Zoning Regulations Section 6.03 Wind Energy (4-1)
- Approved $6,921.90 Commercial Renovation Grant for Kent Rogert at 242 S. 13th ST., Tekamah
- Approved November claims totaling $493,544.43
- Approved Resolution 2024-20 honoring David Schold for his service as District 2 Supervisor
- Approved meeting agenda and minutes from December 11, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Pearson. Passed By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea
Wed Dec 11, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors approves amended wind energy zoning regulations
The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to Section 6.03 of the Burt County Zoning Regulations regarding Wind Energy. The board also approved a road maintenance agreement with Arizona Township and various financial reports.
- Approved amended Section 6.03 Wind Energy of Burt County Zoning Regulations (6-1)
- Approved road maintenance agreement with Arizona Township at $160.00 per hour (7-0)
- Approved November reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $192,035.28 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 11/27/2024 and 12/2/2024 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Schold. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutchera. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Kutchera. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion was made by Kutchera and Titus to approve amended Section 6.03 Wind Energy of Burt County Zoning Regulations, motion passed Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Dec 11, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves two tax list corrections
The Board of Equalization approved corrections to the tax list for two personal property accounts. These changes adjusted valuations and taxes for the 2023 tax year following the sale of a company.
- Approved Tax List Correction #189 to remove 2023 valuation and taxes for Market Maker Holdings Inc. (7-0)
- Approved Tax List Correction #190 to increase 2023 valuation and taxes for Dehy Alfalfa Mills Inc. (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Mon Dec 2, 2024
Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors holds public hearing on wind energy zoning
The Board conducted a public hearing regarding Burt County Zoning Regulations, Section 6.03 Wind Energy. No decisions were made during this meeting; the Board announced that decisions will be discussed at the December 11, 2024 regular meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Nov 27, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves $791,426.47 in claims and 2025 holiday schedule
The Board of Supervisors approved November claims and the 2025 holiday schedule. They also authorized the Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent and signed road maintenance agreements with Pershing and Decatur Townships.
- Approved November claims totaling $791,426.47 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-18 for Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent (6-0)
- Approved road maintenance agreements with Pershing and Decatur Townships at $160.00 per hour (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-17 for 2025 Holidays (6-0)
- Approved agenda and November 13 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Pearson. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Schold. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion by Pearson, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Titus, seconded by Schold, the Board voted to sign Resolution 2024- 18, Approved By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Swanson. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Richards. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Nov 27, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves tax list correction for personal property
The Burt County Board of Equalization approved a tax list correction for a personal property parcel. The board also received communication regarding a property exemption decision for a separate parcel.
- Approved Tax List Correction #188 for parcel 0009050601 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Nov 13, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves residential permit and commercial renovation grants
The Board approved a conditional use permit for a new house and a related lot split. Two commercial renovation grants for businesses in Lyons and Decatur were also approved. The Board further approved October financial reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $246,629.40.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Vicky Pruess to build a house (7-0)
- Approved lot split for Vicky Pruess (4 acres)
- Approved $6,250 Commercial Reno Grant for Salon by Lori in Lyons (7-0)
- Approved $14,575 Commercial Reno Grant for old Decatur School building roof (7-0)
- Approved October reports and miscellaneous receipts of $246,629.40 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 10/28/2024 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Pearson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutchera . By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Schold yea
Wed Nov 13, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board grants partial tax exemption for 7th Day Adventist property
The Board of Equalization reviewed a request for full tax exemption for a church and cemetery in Silvercreek TWP. The board granted a partial exemption, keeping the cemetery exempt but denying the exemption for the church building due to lack of evidence of regular use.
- Granted partial exemption for parcel 532501600 (cemetery exempt, building not exempt) (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Swanson, Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Mon Oct 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization defers decision on church tax exemption
The Board held a public hearing regarding a full tax exemption application for the Kansas-Nebraska Conf. Assoc. of 7th Day Adventists. No action was taken on the application as the board requested an onsite review of the building. A decision is scheduled for the November 13, 2024 meeting.
- Tabled tax exemption application for Kansas-Nebraska Conf. Assoc. of 7th Day Adventists pending onsite review
Mon Oct 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves $542,673.23 in October claims
The Board of Supervisors approved October claims and authorized a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The board also signed a road maintenance agreement with Quinnebaugh Township and an engagement letter for an ARPA funds audit.
- Approved October claims totaling $542,673.23 (6-1)
- Authorized Chairman Connealy to sign agreement with FOP Lodge #95 (6-1)
- Approved road maintenance agreement with Quinnebaugh Township at $160.00 per hour
- Signed engagement letter for FY 2023-2024 ARPA funds single audit
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Schold. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to come out of Closed Session, Pearson seconded, and motion passed with All Ayes. Chairman declared the public meeting back in regular session at 9:57 A.M. No action was taken during closed…
6 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Oct 9, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization sets 2024-2025 tax levies
The Board adopted Resolution #2024-16 to establish tax levy rates for various political subdivisions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This includes levies for the county, townships, cemeteries, fire districts, cities, villages, and school districts.
- Approved Resolution #2024-16 setting 2024-2025 tax levies (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution was adopted upon motions by Schold and Richards. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Oct 9, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves road easement and advances FOP contract updates
The Board approved a land easement for road project C-11(440) and directed the County Attorney to update a draft agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The Board also approved September financial reports and two lot splits.
- Approved $275,060.87 in miscellaneous receipts and September reports (7-0)
- Approved lot split for Donnelly Family Farms (5 ac.)
- Approved lot split for Cynthia Svendsen (7.79 ac. total)
- Approved easement deed for 0.56 ac. from IS Beckstrom Farms Trust for Project C-11(440) (7-0)
- Approved motion to have County Attorney update FOP Lodge #95 draft agreement (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote :
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Pearson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to have County Attorney Talbot update the draft with the board's final comments and send it on to the FOP attorney. Motion passed with a second by Kutchera, and Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Sep 27, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County adopts 2024-2025 budget and sets property tax request
The Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and the corresponding property tax request. The board also authorized additional spending for restricted funds and legal fees for union contract reviews.
- Approved 2024-2025 Budget via Resolution #2024-14 (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Tax Request via Resolution #2024-15 (7-0)
- Set General Fund tax request at $5,547,380.97 and Building Fund at $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 $733,588.25 in September claims (6-1)
- Approved up to $2,000.00 for Woods Aitken, LLP to continue FOP agreement review (7-0)
- Denied financial help for Ivy Lanes road maintenance due to private ownership
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Schold. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Schold, to accept and approve the 2024-2025 Budget; Passed By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Motion was made by Kutchera, seconded by Titus, to accept and approve the 2024-2025 Tax Request; Passed By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Schold. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to set aside additional funds, with a limit of $2,000.00, for continued review of FOP agreement. Motion was seconded by Titus, and approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
[context] Contracts approved upon motions by Schold and Richards, By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to update Hourly Rate for County provided Road Maintenance to $160.00/ hr.; it was previously $140.00/ hr. Motion was seconded by Titus, motion passed By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Sep 11, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization denies property valuation protests for Blodgett Farms, LLC
The Burt County Board of Equalization held a public hearing regarding two property valuation protests. The board decided to maintain current values because no evidence was presented showing property damage exceeded 20%.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Denied valuation changes for Blodgett Farms, LLC property 436400500 (7-0)
- Denied valuation changes for Blodgett Farms, LLC property 436500200 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote :
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Conneal y yea
Wed Sep 11, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves courthouse phone and internet system upgrades
The Board approved a quote from Applied Connective Technologies to replace the courthouse phone system and transition internet service from Fastwyre to OPTK. The board also held a public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget and approved September financial reports.
- Approved courthouse phone system upgrade and internet transition to OPTK (7-0)
- Approved September financial reports and miscellaneous receipts of $311,572.27 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes of 8-28-2024 Board of Equalization and Board of Supervisors meetings (7-0)
Wed Aug 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization denies property valuation protest for Dennis and Tonya Phillips
The Board of Equalization held a public hearing regarding three property valuation protests. The board decided to maintain the current valuation for one parcel, while two other protests were deferred to a future meeting.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Denied valuation change for Parcel 636006300 (Dennis & Tonya Phillips) and maintained value at $132,437.00 (7-0)
- Tabled protests for Blodgett Farms, LLC/Donette Jackson until September 11, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus . By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Aug 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County approves $194,097 culvert project and 2024-2025 road plan
The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2024-2025 One and Six Year Road Plan and approved a culvert project bid. They also authorized a skid steer lease and a road striping contract. One demolition grant was approved, while a commercial renovation grant was returned for further review.
- Approved $194,097.72 culvert project bid from Nelson & Rock Contr. (7-0)
- Adopted 2024-2025 One and Six Year Road Plan via Resolution 2024-11 (7-0)
- Approved $6,750 demolition grant for Clay Gibbs and Hope Hasenkamp-Gibbs (6-1)
- Returned $8,420 commercial renovation grant for City of Lyons to BCEDC for review
- Approved 1-year skid loader lease with NMC for $8,150 (7-0)
- Approved road striping contract with Highway Signing, Inc. at $1,590 per mile (7-0)
- Approved August claims totaling $609,725.77 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-10 for annual program compliance certification (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Pearson, seconded by Swanson, Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Swanson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Schold yea
Resolution 2024-10. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes- Swanson, Kutchera, Richards, Pearson, Titus, Schold and Connealy. Nays- none. Motion passed. Skid Steer Lease: The lease on the skid…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Pearson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Resolution was adopted By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Kutchera, By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea
Wed Aug 21, 2024
Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves response to FOP Lodge #95 wage and benefit requests
The Board of Supervisors approved a drafted offer in response to wage and benefit requests from FOP Lodge #95. The board also reviewed FY24-25 budget numbers based on certified valuation.
- Approved drafted offer for FOP Lodge #95 wage and benefit requests (6-1)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
13 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Aug 14, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves three tax list corrections
The Board of Equalization approved three tax list corrections for property at 708 N Osborn Ave. These corrections moved the value of an agricultural building from one parcel to another for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tax years.
- Approved Tax List Correction #185 for tax year 2021 (7-0)
- Approved Tax List Correction #186 for tax year 2022 (7-0)
- Approved Tax List Correction #187 for tax year 2023 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Aug 14, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board holds public hearing on wind energy zoning regulations
The Board conducted a public hearing regarding zoning regulations for wind projects, though no final action was taken on the topic. Other decisions included approving a liquor license for an event and the sale of a foreclosed property.
- Approved special designated liquor license for Ronnie's Bar to serve an event on 10/12/2024 (7-0)
- Approved sale of foreclosed parcel ID #210601800 to Anita Faye Swanson for $100.00 (7-0)
- Approved contract with Woods Aitken, LLP for FOP contract review up to $1,500.00 (6-1)
- Approved July reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $583,956.12 (7-0)
- Held public hearing on Zoning Regulations Section 6.03 Wind Energy; no action taken
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Kutchera. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Pearson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
[context] By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold and Swanson. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Kutchera. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Jul 26, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves IT contracts and FY22-23 audit
The Board of Supervisors approved annual IT and cybersecurity service contracts and accepted the FY2022-2023 audit. A demolition grant for a property in Tekamah was approved, and the board processed July claims totaling $991,201.74.
- Approved July claims totaling $991,201.74 (5-1)
- Accepted FY2022-2023 Audit (6-0)
- Approved $6,227.50 demolition grant for 1501 L St., Tekamah (5-0)
- Approved annual IT support contract for $41,100.00 (6-0)
- Approved annual cybersecurity and monitoring contract for $21,924.00 (6-0)
- Accepted donation of 0.08 ac easement from Wyatt Sumey for bridge project C-ll(425)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Titus, seconded by Schold. By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea · 1 nay
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea · Swanson nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Jul 26, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves three tax list corrections
The Burt County Board of Equalization approved three tax list corrections for property owner Samuel P. Schmidt. The corrections were made because an agricultural building was valued incorrectly on the parcel and the value was moved to another parcel for 2024.
- Approved Tax List Correction #182 for Samuel P. Schmidt (6-0)
- Approved Tax List Correction #183 for Samuel P. Schmidt (6-0)
- Approved Tax List Correction #184 for Samuel P. Schmidt (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Jul 19, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves 2024 property valuation decisions
The Board reviewed and approved final decisions for 87 property valuation protests (Form 422) and accepted recommendations for 62 destroyed real property forms (Form 425). The Board also granted filing deadline extensions for 11 homestead applications.
- Approved final decisions on valuation protests Form 422 #1-87 (7-0)
- Accepted Assessor's recommendations for 62 destroyed real property forms Form 425 (7-0)
- Approved homestead filing deadline extensions for 11 constituents (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Swanson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Pearson, seconded by Titus, the Board voted to accept the final decisions on the valuation protest Form 422's #1 -87. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Schold yea
upon motion by Pearson, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutchera, the board approved extension for homestead filings. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Jul 19, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves drainage studies and FOP union pay offer
The Board of Supervisors authorized engineering drainage studies for two county roads and approved a benefits and pay offer for FOP Lodge #95 members. A consignment agreement was signed to sell two surplus dump trucks. No action was taken during the closed session regarding collective bargaining.
- Approved engineering drainage studies for County Road HI and County Road IJ (7-0)
- Signed consignment agreement with Riverside Auction to sell dump trucks #18 and #19
- Approved pay and benefits offer for FOP Lodge #95 Sheriff Deputies and Dispatchers (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
[context] Motion for the offer was Approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Jul 10, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board revokes campground permit and sells foreclosure properties
The Board of Supervisors revoked a conditional use permit for a campground at Eagle Island and accepted high bids for several foreclosure parcels. The board also adopted a resolution allowing weight restrictions on county roads to prevent climatic damage.
- Revoked conditional use permit for Eagle Island campground (7-0)
- Approved highest bids for foreclosure parcels in Craig, Summit TWP, Decatur, Oakland, and Tekamah (5-1, 1 abstention)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-09 for weight limit signs on County Road G and other county roads (7-0)
- Approved June reports and miscellaneous receipts of $321,183.20 (7-0)
- Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (7-0)
- Signed easement deed for 0.12 acres for bridge project C-11(425)
- Signed lot split for Joanne Hawk (6.43 acres)
- Scheduled wind regulation updates public hearing for August 14, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus, the agenda was approved. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Pearson. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutchera. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to revoke the conditional use permit for the campground that was approved March 28, 2024, Kutchera seconded the motion . Roll Call Vote as follows:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Kutchera, By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Resolution 2024-09. By Roll Call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Jun 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves property valuation adjustments
The Burt County Board of Equalization reviewed and approved valuation adjustment recommendations presented by the County Assessor. Updated notices will be sent to taxpayers, who have 30 days to protest the new values.
- Approved property valuation adjustments (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Kutchera. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Jun 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves $675K in claims and two economic development grants
The Board of Supervisors approved June claims totaling $675,158.52 and two private foundation grants for demolition and renovation. The board also re-appointed a member to the Veterans Service Board and signed a road structure contract.
- Approved June claims totaling $675,158.52 (7-0)
- Approved $6,950 demolition grant for 221 N. 12th ST., Tekamah (7-0)
- Approved $11,800 commercial renovation grant for Pump Shop in Tekamah (7-0)
- Re-appointed Larry Nelson to the Veterans Service Board for a 5-year term (6-1)
- Signed contract with Tim Sisco Construction, LLC for Craig East, C-11(425) structure
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 6/11/2024 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Swanson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Pearson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Swanson . By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Pearson, seconded by Richards. Passed By Roll Call Vote :
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Thu Jun 27, 2024
Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors holds special meeting for collective bargaining
The board met for a special session to discuss collective bargaining. The board entered a closed session for this discussion, but no substantive actions were taken.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining (7-0)
- Exited closed session (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Pearson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Tue Jun 11, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves property valuation adjustments
The Burt County Board of Equalization approved a series of valuation adjustments for undervalued and overvalued properties. Taxpayers will receive updated notices and have 30 days to protest the new values.
- Approved valuation adjustments for listed properties (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutcher. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus Schold yea · Connealy yea
Tue Jun 11, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves Medicare SHIP contract and budget printing vendor
The Board of Supervisors approved a $12,400 contract for Medicare SHIP Programming and designated State Print Shop for budget hearing postcards. The board also signed closeout paperwork for a Midwest Vet business expansion grant and noted several properties now available for public purchase following tax deed execution.
- Approved Medicare SHIP Program contract for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 at $12,400.00 (7-0)
- Approved State Print Shop as vendor for LB644 joint hearing postcards (7-0)
- Approved closeout paperwork and loan forgiveness for Midwest Vet CDBG grant (7-0)
- Approved May reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $469,186.62 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 5/28/2024 meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Richards, seconded by Titus, the agenda was approved . By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Swanson , seconded by Pearson. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Richards. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutchera, the Board approved designation of STATE PRINT SHOP as the vendor for the printing of the LB644 joint hearing postcards (if/when necessary for FY 2024-25…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Schold yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Schold yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Swanson, Kutchera, Richards, Pearson, Titus, Connealy and Schold. Nays - none. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Schold yea
Tue May 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves budget prep and audit contracts
The Board of Supervisors approved a $4,000 proposal for FY24-25 budget preparation and a three-year audit contract with Contryman Associates. They also authorized several economic development grants and maintained current employee health insurance deductible buy-downs.
- Approved May claims totaling $949,556.30 (4-1)
- Approved $4,000 budget preparation proposal for Sarah Freidel and Jeannette Blanc (5-0)
- Approved maintaining employee health insurance deductible buy-down at $1,100 (5-0)
- Approved 3-year audit contract with Contryman Associates (5-0)
- Approved $15,000 demolition grant for City of Tekamah Tiger Bowl building (5-0)
- Approved $13,661.50 commercial renovation grant for Studio Sheets (5-0)
- Approved $500 lodging tax grant for Tri County Saddle Club advertising (5-0)
- Approved $6,588 lodging tax grant for Burt County tourism marketing (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Pearson, seconded by Kutchera. By Roll Call Vote:
4 yea · 1 nay
Kutchera yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Swanson nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Apr 26, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County extends moratorium on wind energy conversion systems
The Board of Supervisors extended the temporary moratorium on wind energy conversion systems through September 30, 2024. The board also approved April claims and several special designated liquor licenses.
- Approved Resolution 2024-07 extending wind energy moratorium to Sept 30, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved April claims totaling $723,065.77 (6-1)
- Approved special designated liquor licenses for Nelson's Food Pride for four dates (7-0)
- Approved Verizon GPS fleet tracking equipment for Emergency Management vehicle at $19.95/month (7-0)
- Approved lot split for Jeffrey Anderson (4.43 ac) (signed by Chairman)
- Approved agenda and 4/10/2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Swanson. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion by Schold, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus Schold yea · Connealy yea
Resolution was adopted By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to come out of Closed Session, Schold seconded, and motion passed with All Ayes. Chairman declared the public meeting back in regular session at 9:54 A.M. No action was taken during closed…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
that the Board has a right to change their recommendation. If the board does not change their recommendation of approval, the State can still take the decision to review via TERC action. The board…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea · Schold yea
Wed Apr 10, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves five tax list corrections
The Burt County Board of Equalization approved five tax list corrections for the 2023 tax year. These corrections adjusted valuations and tax amounts for personal property and homestead exemptions.
- Approved Tax List Correction #177 for Quadient Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved Tax List Correction #178 for Ted Connealy (Unanimous)
- Approved Tax List Correction #179 for Studio 213 (Unanimous)
- Approved Tax List Correction #180 for Joshua D & Sara B Wallerstedt (Unanimous)
- Approved Tax List Correction #181 for Deanea Williams (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Swanson . By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Apr 10, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County hires Jason Redding-Geu as Emergency Manager
The Board of Supervisors hired a new full-time Emergency Manager and approved a small lodging tax grant for the Burt County Museum. The board also approved various March financial reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $530,228.78.
- Hired Jason Redding-Geu as full-time Emergency Manager starting April 15, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved $650.00 Lodging Tax Grant to Burt County Museum for advertising (7-0)
- Approved March reports and miscellaneous receipts of $530,228.78 (7-0)
- Approved agenda and 3/28/2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Denied/Took no action on residential demo grant for 1022 H ST., Tekamah due to insufficient bids
- Approved use of EM vehicle for travel between Oakland and Tekamah
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Kutchera, the agenda was approved. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Richards. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Richards. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion by Pearson, seconded by Richards, Passed By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Mar 13, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves 2024 property exemptions
The Board of Equalization held a public hearing and reviewed Form 451 Exemption Applications for 2024. The board approved the majority of the listed property exemptions for religious, educational, and charitable organizations, with one exception.
- Approved 451 Exemption Applications for 68 listed properties (All-0)
- Denied exemption for Friends of Oakland Foundation
Wed Mar 13, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board appoints new Planning Commission member and approves liquor license
The Board of Supervisors approved February financial reports totaling $530,228.78 and appointed Dean Carlson to the Planning Commission. The board also authorized a special liquor license for a wedding and transferred a 1.0-acre land parcel to an adjoining owner.
- Approved February reports and miscellaneous receipts of $530,228.78 (7-0)
- Appointed Dean Carlson to the Planning Commission to replace Clayton Olson (7-0)
- Approved special designated liquor license for Ronnie's Bar for 4/27/2024 (7-0)
- Approved deed transfer of Parcel #433201500 (1.0 ac.) to Norman Petersen & Sons, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved agenda and 2/28/2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus, the agenda was approved. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Schold. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Richards, seconded by Pearson, Passed By Roll Call Vote: Ayes Swanson, Kutchera, Richards, Pearson, Titus, Schold and Connealy. Nays-none. 2 March 13,2024 Special Designated Liquor…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Kutchera. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Feb 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board updates zoning for campgrounds and transfers jail budget
The Board approved a zoning update requiring conditional use permits for campgrounds in all districts. They also transferred budget authority to cover a deficit in the jail budget. A conditional use permit for a David Brainard campground was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved February claims totaling $1,262,349.19 (5-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-05 to transfer budget authority from the Sheriff's Office to the Jail (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-06 requiring conditional use permits for campgrounds in R-1, I-1, and I-2 districts (6-0)
- No action taken on David Brainard's campground conditional use permit application
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea · 1 absent
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
6 yea · 1 absent
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent
motion by Richards, seconded by Kutchera. By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea · 1 absent
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent
Resolution was adopted By Roll Call Vote:
12 yea · 2 absent
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent · Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Richards. Motion Passed by Roll Call Vote:
6 yea · 1 absent
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent
[context] motions by Swanson, seconded by Titus, Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea
Upon motion by Titus, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea · 2 absent
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent · Pearson absent
Upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Titus. By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea · 2 absent
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy absent · Pearson absent
Wed Feb 28, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves tax list corrections and exemptions
The Board approved 10 tax list corrections and granted a vehicle exemption for the Center for Rural Affairs. Additionally, three organizations were permitted to submit late property exemption applications for 2024.
- Approved late 2024 property exemption applications for Region IV (Lyons), Boy Scouts of America (Decatur Twp), and First United Methodist Church (Oakland) (6-0)
- Approved 2024 vehicle exemption for five Center for Rural Affairs vehicles (4-1)
- Approved 10 property tax list corrections (5-0)
- Transferred Burt County owned parcel #112616100 to Region IV
- Transferred Burt County owned parcel #430801900 to Dennis Gill
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall. 451 - Property Exemption Applications for 2024: There were three (3) organizations that did not get their exemption applications turn in on…
6 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Titus . By roll call vote:
4 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Titus yea · Schold. Nays Swanson yea
Upon motion by Swanson, seconded Kutchera, the Board of Equalization approved the tax list corrections as shown. Passed By Roll Call Vote:
5 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Titus yea · Schold yea
Wed Feb 14, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County approves rural transit agreement and new auditing firm
The Board of Supervisors approved an interlocal agreement to fund a rural transit program and hired a new auditing firm for the FY 2022-2023 audit. The board also authorized the purchase of boardroom equipment and decided to retain a 2014 motor grader.
- Approved Interlocal Agreement for JOYRIDE Rural Transit Program with $20,000 funding (7-0)
- Hired Contryman Assoc. for FY 2022-2023 Audit at a cost of $14,500.00 - $17,500.00 (7-0)
- Approved $1,500.00 for Black Diamond Electronics to install a second boardroom monitor (7-0)
- Decided to keep 2014 Motor Grader (fleet # 7) in the fleet
- Approved January reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $2,089,984.03 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes of 1/26/2024 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion by Titus, seconded by Kutchera, the agenda was approved. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Swanson. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to sign the Interlocal Agreement; Kutchera seconded, motion passed By Roll Call Vote: Ayes Swanson, Kutchera, Richards, Pearson, Titus, Schold and Connealy. Nays - none. Boardroom Equipment…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
that the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts (APA), from this date forward, will not be accepting audit report filings from this firm because the firm has not demonstrated the desire to follow…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Jan 26, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves tax corrections and land transfers
The Board approved four tax list corrections and authorized the transfer of two small county-owned parcels to adjoining landowners. The Board also granted two organizations permission to submit late tax exemption applications.
- Approved offering Parcel #433201500 and Parcel #430801900 to adjoining landowners (7-0)
- Approved four tax list corrections (7-0)
- Approved late 451 exemption applications for Church of Jesus Christ, Decatur Restoration Branch and Happy Days Senior Center (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Titus. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutchera, the Board of Equalization approved the tax list corrections as shown. Passed By Roll Call Vote :
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Fri Jan 26, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board vacates Eagle Island Subdivision
The Board of Supervisors approved the vacation of the Eagle Island Subdivision and established a road maintenance agreement with Bell Creek Township. The board also approved over $1 million in claims and granted temporary liquor licenses for Lenten fish fry dinners.
- Approved $1,017,996.00 in January claims (5-2)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-03 to vacate Eagle Island Subdivision (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-04 for snow removal and icy condition treatment on County Road M east of State Highway 77 to County Road 13 for Bell Creek Township (7-0)
- Approved special designated liquor licenses for Chatterbox at St Patrick's Catholic Church for Feb. 16, 23 and March 1, 8, 15, 22 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes of the 1/10/2024 meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Kutchera. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Swanson, seconded by Pearson. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion by Richards, seconded by Kutchera. By roll call vote:
5 yea
Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Connealy yea
Resolution was adopted By Roll Call Vote:
14 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea · Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Schold, the Board approved special designated liquor licenses for Chatterbox at St Patrick's Catholic Church (Tekamah) for 2024 Lenten fish fry dinners on Feb. 16…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Wed Jan 10, 2024
Meeting
✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors completes 2024 reorganization
The Board elected its 2024 leadership, approved depository designations, and appointed members to various county committees and boards. The Board also appointed the 2024 Highway Superintendent and approved financial reports totaling $601,258.69 in miscellaneous receipts.
- Elected Ted Connealy as Chairman for 2024 (7-0)
- Elected David Schold as Vice-Chairman for 2024 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-01 designating First Nebraska Bank, First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, and Washington County Bank as depositories (7-0)
- Appointed Ann Chytka as 2024 Highway Superintendent (7-0)
- Approved $601,258.69 in miscellaneous receipts and fund balances (7-0)
- Designated the Burt County Website as an additional method for public notices (7-0)
- Appointed Jodi Peterson to the Burt County Economic Development Corp for a four-year term (7-0)
- Appointed Linda Elliott to the Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a 3-year term (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the nominations cease, seconded by Schold, and Connealy was elected Chairman of the Board for 2024. By roll call vote
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
that the nominations cease and that David Schold be elected Vice Chairman of the Board for 2024, Pearson seconded. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Schold. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Richards, seconded by Schold. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Schold, seconded by Richards. By roll call vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
that the Treasurer be and she hereby is, authorized to invest surplus funds, if there be any, in United States Treasury bills or certificates of deposit in the following financial institutions: First…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion to designate the Burt County Website as an additional method of providing meeting dates, holiday closing dates, notice of meetings and other pUblications for Burt County business. Upon motions…
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Titus, to appoint Jodi Peterson for a four-year term; she is replacing Jen Hinman whose term ended . Passed By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Kutchera, the Board approved the appointment of Linda Elliott to serve a 3-year term on the Advisory Board of NENAAA. By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Richards , the Board approved an update to the Memo of Understanding with NE Dept . of Veteran Affairs for VetraSpec software use. Approved By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea
upon motion by Kutchera, seconded by Pearson. Passed By Roll Call Vote:
7 yea
Swanson yea · Kutchera yea · Richards yea · Pearson yea · Titus yea · Schold yea · Connealy yea