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PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 7, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 10-10-2023 BOC and BOE Meetings. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report, treasurers miscellaneous revenue report, clerk of the district court report. Distress warrants were reviewed. Approved promotional grant. Denied paying public presented bills. Approved year-end certificate for highway superintendent. Approved law e...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 7, 2023 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Two tax roll corrections were approved. Meeting adjourned. Antelope County Board of Equalization Charlie Henery, Chairman Attest: Lisa Payne Antelope County Clerk Published November 16, 2023 ZNEZ...
A charge against a Clearwater man was dismissed by Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith on Oct. 25. Zane Herley, 23, of Clearwater, was set for pretrial hearing Nov. 1 and trial Nov. 17 in the Antelope County court, on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor (allegedly provided a Jell-O alcohol shot to 18-year-old minor), a Class 1 misdemeanor alleged June 24 in Clearwater. According to a document filed by Smith, the reason for dismissal was that law enforcement did not preserve the evidence. Smith also dismissed a minor in...
A Neligh couple, whose June 29 argument became physical, were each sentenced to seven days in jail for counts of third-degree assault, by mutual consent. Plea agreements had been negotiated with Antelope County attorney Joe Smith by the respective court-appointed attorneys for Melissa A. Murberger, 48, represented by Martin Klein of Neligh, and Ronald E. Murberger, 48, represented by public defender Pat Carney of Norfolk. The agreement included staggered jail sentences so one of them would be available to care for their children and Smith’s a...
Two defendants waived their rights to preliminary hearings when they appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Nov. 1. Max S. Kerkman, 34, of Oakdale appeared with his lawyer, Brad Montag of Norfolk, on a pair of Class 4 felony drug charges, possession of methamphetamine and oxycodone. Taylor bound the case over to the Antelope County district court, where Kerkman is set for arraignment Nov. 29. Bond is continued at $20,000, 10% cash. Kerkman was arrested following a June 6 federal probation...
Due to popular demand, Howdy Doody shirts are available. Orders can be placed at https://howdy-doody-apparel-2.itemorder.com/shop/home and the deadline to order is at 10 a.m., Nov. 7. Proceeds will benefit the Antelope County Youth Enrichment Center....
Ryan Brummels, 22, of Ewing, changed his plea to guilty to first-degree sexual assault when he appeared in front of the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week. Brummels, who is represented by Frederick Bartell of Norfolk, appeared Oct. 25 for pretrial hearing on the charge, a Class 2 felony committed Dec. 26, 2022. A plea agreement was announced. In exchange for Brummels agreement to plead guilty, Antelope County attorney Joe Smith agreed to make no recommendation at sentencing and to file no...
Jay L. Herrera, 22, of Vermillion, South Dakota, failed to appear in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week for a pretrial hearing on a charge of making terroristic threats, a Class 3 felony alleged June 7 in Neligh. His court-appointed attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh, asked the judge to continue the hearing. Klein said he had no way to contact his client but he had talked to the defendant’s “now ex-girlfriend,” who told him Herrera has no phone. Smith objected. The Honorable James Kube denied the request, revoked Herre...
The Honorable James Kube handed two defendants, who had been convicted of two misdemeanor counts apiece after accepting plea deals in August, concurrent 18-month probation sentences during the Oct. 25 session of Antelope County district court at the courthouse in Neligh. They were also informed of their right to petition the court to have their convictions set aside after successful completion of their probation. Jordan Knievel, 22, of Neligh faced Kube for sentencing on two Class 1 misdemeanors, third-degree assault and obstruction of a peace...
Antelope County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $9,888, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association II, the county’s workers’ compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividend was part of a planned $1 million distribution shared with 83 Nebraska counties and eight county-associated agencies during NIRMA’s annual membership meeting on Oct. 19 and 20 in Kearney. With this latest distribution, Antelope County has now received a total of $439,652 in dividends since...
While neighboring state's officials wait to make decisions on permits for a proposed carbon-capture pipeline, Antelope County Planning and Zoning Commission members voted 6-1 to approve a conditional use permit for Summit Carbon Solutions. Bob Krutz cast the lone vote to deny the permit when the commission reconvened, Oct. 12. A public hearing for the CUP was originally held Sept. 14. During discussion after the hearing, commission members voted to continue the meeting to Oct. 5. At that...
NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold a County Board of Equalization meeting in the commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on Nov. 7, 2023, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of approving tax roll corrections, motor vehicle exemptions and various other items which may become necessary to act upon. Meetings will be opened to the p...
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and election of offices on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Published October 26, 2023 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commissioners' meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on the following dates and times: Nov. 7, 2023, at 9 a.m. Nov. 14, 2023, at 8 a.m. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Antelope County Clerk's...
Village of Clearwater officials spent part of the Oct. 9 meeting discussing the state of River Road and Nebraska Street. Kelly Kerkman gave an update from discussion about the two stretches of road with Antelope County Commissioners, including a clerical error on annexation of the Nebraska Street. “When they tore it up, it was still theirs,” Kerkman said. “I know both roads need to be done and we’ve got streets that need to be done, so I don’t know how to approach it.” Trustee Cody Kester said c...
"In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories." You could almost hear the most famous two lines from TV's crime drama "Law and Order" before the case of Bill E. Kid began, Oct. 5, at the Antelope County Courthouse. The mock trial is a yearly tradition during County Government Day. Kid is accused of drinking at a party...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Oct. 9, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Oct. 9, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Mar...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Oct. 10, 2023 Neligh, Nebraska Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Approved 2023 levies. Antelope County: General: 0.298611; Building: 0.001389; LEC Bond: 0.016429; Total: 0.316429 Ag Society: General: 0.006166; Total: 0.006166 Airport Authority: General: 0.001756; Bond fund: 0.000394; Total: 0.002150 ESU #8: General: 0.015000; T...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Oct. 10, 2023 Neligh, Nebraska Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Sept. 12, and Oct. 3, 2023, BOC meetings. Correspondence was reviewed. Reports were reviewed: sheriff’s fee report; clerk of the district court, zoning permit report and treasurer’s sweep account report, treasurer’s fund balance report; treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims....
Whether or not Antelope County Planning and Zoning Commission approves a conditional use permit for a proposed carbon-capture pipeline will wait until Thursday, at the earliest. The group is set to reconvene, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m., in the commissioners' meeting room, to discuss approval or to deny the permit. Public comment will not be heard since that portion of the process closed when the commission met Sept. 14. Chairman Greg Wortman said he had been contacted by a member of the public who...
Two separate incidents of vandalism occured at the Summerland Advocate-Messenger office recently. The first incident, which occurred Sept. 22, ended with a broken ceramic flower pot and an American flag, on a pole, snapped from a bracket on the building. The second incident occurred between Sept. 28 and Oct. 1. A second flower pot was moved to another location, flowers removed and the pot broken. A reward is being offered for information leading to the apprehension of the perpetrator(s)....
Shane A. Sleister, 49, of Oakdale faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope Count courtroom in Neligh on Oct. 4, for arraignment on two counts, Count I, resisting arrest, a Class 1 misdemeanor; and Count II, driving under suspension, a Class 3 misdemeanor. If convicted, Sleister faces up to a $1,000 fine and/or one year incarceration on Count I and up to $500/90 days on Count II. Sleister requested court-appointed counsel. Taylor appointed Antelope County public defender Pat Carney and set further arraignment Nov. 1. Bond is continued,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 3, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Correspondence was reviewed. The clerk’s pledge collateral was reviewed. County burial agreements. Zoning administrator – no report. Road super report. Approved one access permit. No report. Held and approved One- and Six- Year Road Plan public hearing. Approved Highway 20 LE Interlocal Agreement. Approved two rehires LEC. Discussion with village of Clearwater cit...
NOTICE OF CONTINUED HEARING ANTELOPE COUNTY PLANNING COMMMISSION Notice is hereby given that at the Antelope County Planning Commission meeting on Oct.5, 2023, the Planning Commission moved to continue deliberation of the Conditional Use Permit 2303-Summit Carbon Solutions/SCS Carbon Transport LLC, for the purpose of a carbon dioxide pipeline, to Oct. 12, 2023, in the county board of commissioner’s meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex at 3 p.m. The public hearing was closed on Sept. 14, 2023. The agenda is kept continuously c...
The Honorable Donna Taylor, presiding from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Oct. 4, found enough evidence to bind an Elgin man over to the district court on an allegation of felony child abuse. Robert J. Suhr, 26, of Elgin faced Taylor, alongside his attorney, Brad Ewalt of Norfolk, for a preliminary hearing on the Class 3A felony alleged Sept. 2, in Elgin. A bond hearing was held with Taylor again denying a defense request to amend a condition for no contact with the juvenile victim’s mother or her two children, e...
