Cherry County, NE

Meeting

Meeting

The Cherry County Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on clarifying animal feeding operation and livestock regulations, specifically regarding class definitions of animal units, and to discuss solar regulations. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Discuss/Act on clarification of Animal Feeding Operation regulations (page 8) and Livestock Regulations (page 100) regarding class definitions of Animal Units
• Discuss/Act on Solar Regulations

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on routine items such as minutes and claims, as well as new business including the FY2026-2027 budget, employee health insurance premiums, and several county operational matters. The agenda also includes public comment periods and sessions for the Board of Equalization and Board of Corrections.

• Public hearing on Valentine Public Library FY2026-2027 budget
• Authorization to open fuel charge account at Speedee Mart & Conoco for Veterans Service
• Emergency Management tower generator quote
• Resolution #2026-15 signing of County Highway Superintendent Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2026
• Taxable status change for Kilgore School property

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will review the rough draft of the FY2026-2027 budget and discuss the Valentine Public Library's FY2026-2027 budget. The board will also act on employee health insurance premiums, handbook amendments, and a fuel charge account for the Veterans Service. Additionally, the Board of Equalization will address tax status changes and homestead exemption corrections.

• Review FY2026-2027 Budget Rough Draft Documents
• Valentine Public Library Budget FY2026-2027
• Discuss/Act – Employee Health Insurance Premiums & Contributions
• Discuss/Act – Taxable Status Change – Kilgore School Property
• Discuss/Act – Homestead Exemption Corrections per State Audit

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular open meeting to approve minutes and claims, then take up new business including a library budget presentation, a fuel charge account for veterans services, a tower generator quote, road updates, and a gate across a county road. They will also review the FY2026-2027 budget draft, set employee health insurance premiums, consider handbook amendments, and discuss flock cameras. Later, the Board of Equalization will address taxable status changes, homestead exemptions, and accelerated tax on a mobile home, followed by the Board of Corrections reviewing jail standards and staff updates.

• Valentine Public Library Budget FY2026-2027 presentation
• Authorization to open fuel charge account at Speedee Mart & Conoco for Veterans Service
• Emergency Management tower generator quote
• Resolution #2026-15 signing of County Highway Superintendent Annual Certification of Program Compliance
• Employee health insurance premiums and contributions

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a routine open meeting to approve minutes and claims. The primary substantive items involve a discussion on the classification and usage of Lakeshore Drive and a decision on incorporating the Cherry County Hospital budget into the main county budget. The board will also receive updates on noxious weeds and emergency management.

• Discussion of Lakeshore Drive road classification and usage
• Decision on incorporating Cherry County Hospital budget within Cherry County Budget
• Cherry County Noxious Weed Update
• Cherry County Emergency Management Update

Meeting

The Cherry County Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on regulations for animal feeding operations, as well as to discuss data center and solar regulations. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes.

• Discuss/Act Animal Feeding Operation Regulations
• Discuss Data Center Regulations
• Discuss/Act Solar Regulations

The Cherry County Planning Commission approved amendments to the Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) regulations, including a new exemption for temporary livestock housing during catastrophic events, and made numerous text changes to clarify definitions and distances. The commission also discussed data center regulations and set the next meeting for September 1, 2026.

• Approved motion to add disaster exemption for AFOs (6-0)
• Approved changes to AFO definitions and classifications (6-0)
• Approved amendments to setback distances and wording (6-0)
• Approved motion to excuse absent members (6-0)
• Approved July 21, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to review claims and receive updates on roads and emergency management. The board will discuss the I Am Responding paging system and a recommendation for data center research to Planning & Zoning.

• Discussion and action on I Am Responding Paging System
• Recommendation for Data Center Research to Planning & Zoning
• Discussion on Cherry County Justice Center Juvenile Medical Claim Coding
• Review of Zoning Administrator Interim Job Duties
• Review of 2026 Cherry County Cemetery Report

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, held a brief meeting with no public comments and no substantive decisions. They reviewed the Assessor's Three-Year Plan of Assessment and the 2026 Cherry County Cemetery Report, then adjourned.

• Reviewed Assessor's Three-Year Plan of Assessment (no action)
• Reviewed 2026 Cherry County Cemetery Report (no action)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will conduct routine business including approving minutes and claims, hear public comments, and discuss updates on roads, emergency management, and a paging system. They will also review a three-year assessment plan, a cemetery report, and receive updates from NACO and the Board of Corrections.

• Approve Claims
• Cherry County Road Update
• Cherry County Emergency Management Update
• Discuss/Act – I Am Responding Paging System
• Recommendation for Data Center Research to Planning & Zoning

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners, convened as the Board of Corrections, held a brief meeting on July 28, 2026. No public comments were received, and no update was provided from Administrator Hesse due to other obligations. The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. and adjourned at 1:31 p.m. with no substantive decisions made.

• Meeting called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Chairman McConaughey
• No public comments received during allotted time
• No update received from Administrator Hesse
• Meeting adjourned at 1:31 p.m. with no actions taken

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to review claims and receive updates on roads and emergency management. The board will discuss the I Am Responding paging system and a recommendation for data center research to Planning & Zoning. The meeting includes sessions for the Board of Equalization and the Board of Corrections.

• I Am Responding Paging System discussion and action
• Recommendation for Data Center Research to Planning & Zoning
• Zoning Administrator Interim Job Duties
• Review of Three-Year Plan of Assessment
• Review of 2026 Cherry County Cemetery Report

The board approved a 1-year contract with I Am Responding for first responder mapping/tracking software, with Cherry County Hospital paying up to $6,000 in setup fees. The board also approved coding a juvenile medical claim to the jail budget, recommended the Planning and Zoning Board research data centers, and confirmed the interim zoning administrator's duties. Claims totaling $305,578.49 (General Fund), $147,902.39 (Road Fund), $6,017.57 (Visitors Promotion Fund), and $10,238.25 (Emergency Management Fund) were approved.

• Approved 1-year I Am Responding contract; hospital pays up to $6,000 setup (3-0)
• Coded juvenile medical claim to jail budget with new line items (3-0)
• Recommended Planning & Zoning Board research data centers for zoning regs (3-0)
• Confirmed interim zoning administrator has same duties as zoning administrator (3-0)
• Approved General Fund claims of $305,578.49 (3-0)
• Approved Road Fund claims of $147,902.39 (3-0)
• Approved Visitors Promotion Fund claims of $6,017.57 (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Management Fund claims of $10,238.25 (3-0)

Meeting

The board will review subcommittee findings regarding zoning regulation revisions submitted by Keith Marvin. The meeting also includes a discussion and potential action on Animal Feeding Operation regulations and the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix.

• Zoning regulation revisions from Keith Marvin
• Animal Feeding Operation regulations
• Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and setbacks

The commission approved specific setback requirements for animal feeding operations (AFOs) and amended the June 17 meeting minutes. Members discussed zoning regulations for livestock and agreed to further review these items in August.

• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (8-1)
• Established AFO setbacks based on distance from the exterior boundary of the AFO to the nearest neighboring property line (5-4)
• Approved 1/4 mile setback for AFOs of 100-300 AU that do not require a CUP and adopted setbacks in table 6.06.1 (5-4)
• Approved zoning regulation changes on page 8 of the distributed spreadsheet (consensus)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the county comprehensive plan, a conditional use permit moratorium, and the interim zoning administrator position. The Board of Equalization will also hold hearings and make decisions regarding property valuation protests.

• Discussion and action on the Cherry County Comprehensive Plan updated draft
• Discussion and action on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) moratorium
• Review of applicant proposals for the interim Zoning Administrator position
• Property valuation protest hearings for 11 different parties
• Decision on issuing county tax sale certificates

The Board of Equalization reviewed and voted on property valuation protests, including adjustments for land classification, building conditions, and tax exemptions. Most protests were resolved by accepting the County Assessor's recommendations, with specific value adjustments made for two parcels.

• Approved Assessor's recommendations for Protests #422-26-05 through #422-26-30, excluding #17 and #21 (3-0)
• Approved adjusted total value of $50,215 for Protest #422-26-17 following ag land reclassification (3-0)
• Approved adjusted total value of $31,805 for Protest #422-26-21 due to poor condition and removal of fixtures (3-0)
• Denied changes for Destroyed Real Property Protest #425-26-01 as damage was only 11% (3-0)
• Approved the Overvalued, Undervalued, and Omitted Property Report (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will discuss a zoning moratorium, the comprehensive plan draft, and an interim zoning administrator position. The Board of Equalization will also hold hearings and make decisions regarding property valuation and damaged real property protests.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Moratorium
• Cherry County Comprehensive Plan Updated Draft
• Review of applicant proposals for Interim Zoning Administrator
• Property valuation protest hearings for 11 different parties
• Issuance of County Tax Sale Certificates

The Board of Commissioners approved a six-month moratorium on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications. The board also appointed an interim Zoning Administrator and approved the release of a draft Comprehensive Plan. A total of $105,996.84 in general fund claims was approved.

• Placed a CUP moratorium for 6 months (2-1)
• Approved Jane Stolzenburg's proposal as interim Zoning Administrator (3-0)
• Approved release of draft Comprehensive Plan on county website (3-0)
• Designated MIPS as Joint Public Hearing Printing Service Company for 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Semi-Annual Report from Treasurer (3-0)
• Directed Treasurer to issue County Tax Sale Certificates (3-0)
• Approved $105,996.84 in General Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved June 30 minutes for Board of Commissioners, Equalization, and Corrections

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 budget amendment. The meeting includes decisions on zoning administration and the opening of bids for a road project. The Board of Equalization will also hear property valuation protests.

• Public hearing and vote to amend 2025-2026 Budget
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Resolution #2026-11 regarding Public Grazing Fund Distribution
• Acceptance of Zoning Administrator's resignation and appointment of an interim
• Property valuation protest hearings for George Adam

The Board accepted the resignation of Zoning Administrator Katie Ormesher and approved advertising for both a permanent and interim replacement. The Board also approved several fund claims and a road project bid. No action was taken on a budget amendment regarding the Cherry County Hospital pending further guidance from the State Auditor's Office.

• Approved claims totaling $324,097.37 from General Fund, $183,641.68 from Road Fund, $7,399.82 from Visitors Promotion Fund, $9,830.76 from Emergency Management Fund, $46,900.00 from Inheritance Tax Fund, and $45,000.00 from 2910 Emergency Service Fund
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11 Distribution of Public Grazing Funds
• Accepted Zoning Administrator Katie Ormesher’s resignation (effective immediately)
• Approved advertising for the Zoning Administrator position in the Midland News and radio stations
• Approved advertising for the Zoning Administrator Interim position with a requirement for applicants to provide a proposal by July 14, 2026
• Accepted North Whitman Road Armor Coat bid from Sta-Built Construction
• Approved meeting minutes from June 09, 2026 and June 22, 2026

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for the county and the Hospital Fund. The meeting includes the opening and awarding of bids for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project and actions regarding the Zoning Administrator position.

• Public hearing and action on 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Resolution #2026-11 regarding Public Grazing Fund Distribution
• Acceptance of Cherry County Zoning Administrator’s resignation
• Property valuation protest hearings for George Adam

The Board of Equalization accepted the Assessor's recommendations regarding four property valuation protests. The board also approved a property report and two motor vehicle exemptions. These decisions affect local property tax assessments and exemptions.

• Accepted Assessor's recommendations for Property Valuation Protests #422-26-01, 422-26-02, 422-26-03, and 422-26-04 (2-0)
• Approved Overvalued, Undervalued, and Omitted Property Report (2-0)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Exemption Application for Berean Bible Church and Lakota Mission (2-0)

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for the county and the Hospital Fund. The meeting includes a bid opening for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project and actions regarding the Zoning Administrator position. The Board of Equalization will also hear property valuation protests.

• Public hearing and action on 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Resolution #2026-11 regarding Public Grazing Fund Distribution
• Acceptance of Zoning Administrator's resignation and interim appointment
• Property valuation protest hearings for George Adam

The Board of Corrections discussed which fund should be used to pay a juvenile medical claim. While the board reached a consensus to pay the claim from the Inheritance Tax Fund, the minutes state no board action was taken.

SPECIAL - Fund Transfer to EM Fund

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and adopt a resolution to transfer funds to the Emergency Management Fund. This action is being taken due to a lack of funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Resolution to transfer funds to the Emergency Management Fund

The Board of Commissioners approved a fund transfer to cover a shortfall in the Emergency Management Fund caused by delayed state revenue. The funds will be used to cover payroll from June through September.

• Approved transfer of $45,000.00 from the 2910 E911 Fund to the 2650 Emergency Management Fund (2-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-10 Fund Transfer and authorized the Chairman to sign (2-0, 1 absent)

Meeting

The board will discuss and act on zoning regulation revisions submitted by Keith Marvin. The meeting also includes a review of the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and setbacks.

• Zoning regulation revisions from Keith Marvin
• Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and setbacks
• Proposed change to the Order of Business to remove agenda approval

The commission voted to include the Lincoln County Livestock Siting Matrix in section 4.08.06 of the proposed zoning regulations. Members also agreed to remove agenda approval from the order of business. The commission deferred final zoning updates to Keith M. until the July 7 meeting.

• Approved including the Lincoln County Livestock Siting Matrix in section 4.08.06 of proposed zoning regulations (5-4)
• Approved removing agenda approval from the order of business (9-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss health insurance premiums and contributions. The board will also act on a response to a May 15, 2026, letter from the NDWEE regarding the TK Angus Permit.

• Health insurance premiums and contributions
• NDWEE response regarding TK Angus Permit
• Board appointment for Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority
• Written permission for a gate on 412th Ave
• Comprehensive Plan update

The Board of Commissioners voted to postpone changes to health insurance premiums and contributions for 90 days to accommodate the budgeting process. The board also appointed Commissioner McConaughey to the Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority.

• Delayed health insurance premium and contribution changes for 90 days (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner McConaughey to the Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority for 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan formatting as a double-sided document (3-0)
• Approved General Fund claims of $262,260.55 (3-0)
• Approved Road Fund claims of $476,723.28 (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Bridge Fund claims of $18,030.00 (3-0)
• Approved Highway Street/Bridge Buyback Fund claims of $9,600.00 (3-0)
• Approved Visitor Promotion Fund claims of $4,950.47 (3-0)

Meeting

The board will discuss and act on revised zoning regulations provided by Keith Marvin. Members will also review the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and associated setbacks.

• Review of zoning regulation revisions from Keith Marvin
• Discussion of Animal Feeding Operations and the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix
• Proposed change to remove agenda approval from the Order of Business

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss vehicle bids for the Sheriff and award a bid for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project. The board will also review health insurance renewals and right-of-way applications. The meeting includes sessions for the Board of Equalization and Board of Corrections.

• Cherry County Sheriff Vehicle Bids
• Whitman Road Armor Coat Project sealed bid opening and award
• Health insurance renewal with Dan Duren, Benefit Management
• Right of Way applications for Mark Monroe and the City of Valentine
• Proposal by Trevor Schleich to install a gate on 412th Ave

The Board of Corrections met to receive a staff and jail update. Members and staff conducted a tour of the jail facility with a Jail Standards representative. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss vehicle bids for the Sheriff and health insurance renewals. The board will also open sealed bids for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project and review right-of-way applications.

• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Cherry County Sheriff vehicle bids
• Health insurance renewal with Dan Duren, Benefit Management
• Right of Way applications for Mark Monroe and the City of Valentine
• Proposal from Trevor Schleich to install a gate on 412th Ave

The Board of Equalization met to discuss upcoming valuation changes. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss vehicle bids for the Sheriff and award a bid for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project. The board will also review health insurance renewals and right-of-way applications. The meeting includes sessions for the Board of Equalization and Board of Corrections.

• Cherry County Sheriff Vehicle Bids
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Health insurance renewal with Dan Duren, Benefit Management
• Right of Way applications for Mark Monroe and the City of Valentine
• Proposal from Trevor Schleich to install a gate on 412th Ave

The Board of Commissioners approved a health insurance renewal that reduces county HSA/HRA contributions and increases employee premiums. Other actions included approving a new sheriff's vehicle and two right-of-way permits.

• Approved health insurance renewal: reduced HSA county contributions to $125 single/$250 family, reduced HRA county contributions to $25 single/$50 family, and increased employee premiums to $100 single/$300 family (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ram 1500 Bighorn from Tehrani Motors using the Inheritance Fund (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $283,317.09 (General Fund), $125,290.77 (Road Fund), $6,247.96 (Visitors Promotion Fund), $9,542.61 (Emergency Management Fund), and $11,650.00 (Courthouse Special Building Fund) (3-0)
• Authorized Emergency Management Director to sign and approve NEMA Inspection Reports (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way application from Mark Monroe (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Permit from City of Valentine and waived $50 application fee (3-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Restarted bid process for North Whitman Road Armor Coat project after no sealed bids were received

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a burn ban and the allocation of forest reserve funds for 2024/2025. The board will also address a Veteran’s Service Board appointment and the county comprehensive plan.

• Resolution #2026-09 Forest Reserve Funds 2024/2025
• Cherry County Burn Ban and related resolution
• Cherry County Veteran’s Service Board Appointment
• Discussion of the Cherry County Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved claims totaling $375,221.32 across multiple funds. They appointed LeRoy Semin to the Veterans Service Office Board and adopted a resolution regarding Forest Reserve Funds. No action was taken on a proposed countywide burn ban.

• Appointed LeRoy Semin to the Veterans Service Office Board (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-09 Forest Reserve Funds (3-0)
• Approved General Fund claims of $48,707.87 (3-0)
• Approved Road Fund claims of $301,830.10 (3-0)
• Approved Bookmobile Fund claims of $10,301.23 (3-0)
• Approved Disaster Fund claims of $13,100.00 (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Management Fund claims of $604.62 (3-0)
• Approved 911 Emergency and Wireless Service Fund claims totaling $1,254.22 (3-0)

Meeting

The board will review changes submitted by Keith Marvin and discuss conditional use permits for livestock feeding confinement operations. The meeting includes a discussion on modifying the livestock feeding matrix to fit the local area.

• Review of changes from Keith Marvin
• Discussion of CUP Livestock feeding (confinement) operations
• Discussion of livestock feeding matrix modifications

The Planning Commission appointed a three-member subcommittee to review zoning regulation updates from Keith Marvin. The board also discussed the livestock feeding matrix and potential wording changes for Cattle Country Easements. No formal votes were taken on zoning changes or the livestock matrix.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved April 7th, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Appointed Marla Shelbourn, Sherri Bacon, and Wade Andrews to a zoning update subcommittee
• Set subcommittee meeting for May 12th, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT
• Set next regular meeting for June 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year road improvement plan. The board will also consider bids for a heat pump at the South Building and sheriff vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing: Cherry County 1- and 6-year road improvement plan
• Bids to replace heat pump unit at Cherry County South Building
• Cherry County Sheriff vehicle purchase bids
• Resolution #2026-08: Certificate of Deposit transfer to Visitor Promotion Fund
• Resolution #2026-09: Cherry County Burn Ban

The Board of Equalization approved a contract for commercial property assessments and a specific tax list correction. The assessment contract is required by a 6-year state statute.

• Approved tax list correction #65 (3-0)
• Accepted Lake Mac Assessments 2027 Commercial Property assessments contract for $73,000 (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year road improvement plan. The board will also consider bids for a heat pump at the South Building and sheriff vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on Cherry County 1- and 6-year road improvement plan
• Bids to replace heat pump unit at Cherry County South Building
• Bids for Cherry County Sheriff vehicle purchase
• Resolution #2026-08: Certificate of Deposit transfer to Visitor Promotion Fund
• Resolution #2026-09: Cherry County Burn Ban

The Board of Commissioners approved a new road improvement plan and a contract for HVAC replacement in the South Building. The board also authorized the closure and transfer of a Visitor Promotion Certificate of Deposit and approved $266,254.96 in general fund claims.

• Approved Monroe HVAC bid #1366 for $11,650 for South Building furnace and A/C (3-0)
• Adopted One-and-Six Year Road Improvement Plan and Resolution #2026-07 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-08 to close and transfer Visitor Promotion CD at Pinnacle Bank (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $266,254.96 (3-0)
• Set May 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT to open bids for North Whitman Road Armor Coat Project (3-0)
• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled decision on countywide burn ban to next regular meeting
• Tabled decision on health insurance renewal options to May 26, 2026 meeting

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year road improvement plan. The board will also consider bids for a heat pump at the South Building and sheriff vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on Cherry County 1- and 6-year road improvement plan
• Bids to replace heat pump unit at Cherry County South Building
• Bids for Cherry County Sheriff vehicle purchases
• Resolution #2026-08: Certificate of Deposit transfer to Visitor Promotion Fund
• Resolution #2026-09: Cherry County Burn Ban

The Board of Corrections met to receive a staff and jail update. The board discussed the age and capacity of dispatch computers and authorized the upgrade of two units.

• Approved upgrading 2 dispatch computers

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and claims. The board will discuss and act on NEMA Public Assistance Inspection Reports and review the Cherry County Extension Annual Report.

• NEMA Public Assistance Inspection Reports
• Cherry County Extension Annual Report
• Highway Superintendent update
• Emergency Management update

The Board approved claims across multiple funds, including the General and Road funds. The board also approved meeting minutes from the Board of Commissioners, Board of Equalization, and Board of Corrections.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes from March 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Board of Equalization minutes from March 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Board of Corrections minutes from March 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $101,642.54 in General Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $212,636.10 in Road Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $4,942.01 in Visitor Promotion Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $10,301.23 in Bookmobile Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $3.05 in Emergency Management Fund claims (3-0)

Meeting

The board is discussing updates to zoning regulations and the proposed Comprehensive Plan from Marvin and Associates. Members will also act on the effects of LB663 regarding permit application timelines and mandatory education hours.

• Updates to Zoning Regulations and proposed Comprehensive Plan via Marvin and Associates
• Action on LB663 regarding permit application timelines and education hours
• Discussion on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) animal feeding operations/livestock feeding matrix
• Review of procedures for decommissioning cellular communications towers
• Definition of the word 'commence' for regulations

The commission discussed the impact of LB663 on conditional use permit timelines and the need to modify the Animal Feeding Operations matrix for local soil types. No new ordinances were passed, and the board sought legal recommendation on the definition of the word 'commence' for regulations.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved minutes with corrections (8-0)
• Excused absence of Bill Wachob (7-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will review the hospital budget and hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year Road Improvement Plan. The board will also consider a right of way permit for Consolidated Companies and a contract with Marvin Planning Consultants.

• Approval of FY26-27 Cherry County Hospital Budget
• Public hearing on 1- and 6-year Road Improvement Plan
• Right of Way Permit request from Consolidated Companies
• Marvin Planning Consultants contract regarding Cherry County Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on Gordon Critchfield Homestead Exemption Rejection

The Board of Commissioners approved the Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget and authorized the use of Highway Buyback funds for the North Whitman Road armor coat project. The board also approved various fund claims and authorized the Sheriff to seek bids for a new vehicle.

• Approved Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget (3-0)
• Approved Highway Buyback funds for North Whitman Road armor coat project (3-0)
• Approved claims for General Fund ($308,928.43), Road Fund ($143,609.59), Visitors Promotion Fund ($7,801.80), Emergency Management Fund ($9,887.12), and Health Claims Fund ($738.95) (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff Osburn to search for a new vehicle and present bids (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Application for Consolidated Companies to install fiber (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign NEMA policy record (3-0)
• Authorized Attorney Eric Scott to draft a letter to Marvin Planning Consultants regarding contractual obligations (3-0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes for Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county operations and approve budgets. The session includes updates from emergency management, the sheriff, and the county hospital. The board will also hold public hearings regarding road improvements and a homestead exemption rejection.

• Approval of Cherry County Hospital FY26-27 Budget
• Public hearing on 1- and 6-year Road Improvement Plan
• Purchase options for Cherry County Sheriff vehicles
• Public hearing regarding Gordon Critchfield's Homestead Exemption Rejection
• Contract and letter from Marvin Planning Consultants regarding the Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-2027 budget for Cherry County Hospital. They also authorized the purchase of a new Sheriff's Department vehicle and approved several fund claims. A public hearing for the Road Improvement Plan was held, but the board deferred a final decision until April 28, 2026.

• Approved Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $308,928.43 (General Fund), $143,609.59 (Road Fund), $7,801.80 (Visitors Promotion Fund), $738.95 (Health Claims Fund), and $9,887.12 (Emergency Management Fund) (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff Osburn to search for a new vehicle and present bids (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the record of NEMA policy (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Application for Consolidated Companies to install fiber (3-0)
• Approved use of Highway Buyback funds for North Whitman Road armor coat project (3-0)
• Authorized Attorney Eric Scott to draft a letter to Marvin Planning Consultants regarding contractual obligations (3-0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes for Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization (3-0)