The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Burt County, NE

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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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%.

🗳️ 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.

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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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.

🗳️ 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