PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

PROCEEDINGS

Holt County BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Jan. 16, 2025

Board meetings are held the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held in Holt County Courthouse. Board of equalization at 9:30 a.m., and board of supervisors at 9:45 A.M. Notice of Meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Jan. 8, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the county clerk's office during normal business hours. The agenda is held open until 24 hours prior to the meeting. The board has the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such meeting.

Chairman Frahm convened the Board of Equalization meeting at 9:30 a.m., with all members present.

Approved the minutes of the Dec. 31, 2024, meeting.

Approved the tax list corrections and the 451NF forms on file for 2025.

Adjourned the board of equalization at 9:41 a.m.

Chairman Tielke convened the board of supervisors meeting at 9:45 a.m., with all members present.

Approved the minutes of the Jan. 9, 2025, meeting as printed.

Acknowledged receipt of the Semi-Annual statement.

Correspondence was reviewed and approval of receipt of monthly fees from officials.

Time was allowed for public comment.

Phone conference was conducted with Nextlink on broadband development in Holt County.

Approved sheriff deputies wage increase $2.00 per hour and to continue the 2025 merit pay.

Approved increase to the jailer wages $1.00 per hour.

Approved increase to the jail administrator (lieutenant) an additional $1.00 per hour.

Approved increase to part-time deputy wages to $23.00 per hour.

The Board authorized Chairman to sign the permitting letter with VRDG, LLC.

Approved surety bonds for Linda Montgomery, Golden Township, and Heath Dobrovolny, Francis Township.

Set public hearing for Feb. 18, 2025, at 11:15 a.m., for the Annual One & Six Year Road Improvement Program Hearing for 2025.

Approved right-of-way permits for Mike Kelly in NW ¼ 6-29-13, NE ¼ 6-29-13 & NE ¼ 32-30-13.

Approved state bid through Wm. Krotter Co., on a 2024 Ram 4x4 3500 Crew Cab long box for $49,458.00.

Approved purchase of eight storage racks and two warehouse ladders from Nebr. Federal Surplus Property.

Road Dept activity report was presented.

Approved following claims:

General Fund Claim Fund Total: $447,962.75; American Express, Serv, $69.00; Anson Ins, Ins, $71,082.00; Antelope Co Sheriff, Serv, $630.00; Appeara, Serv, $200.98; Applied Connective, Serv, $2,085.76; Atkinson Graphic, Ad, $206.56; Bartak Glass, Parts/Rep, $6,273.00; Beam Insurance Administrators, Serv, $432.36 ; Robert Bergman, Prior Retireme, $66.00; Black Hills Energy, Serv, $1,163.94; Bomgaars, Parts, $58.90; R.F.Bouska,Prior Retireme, $108.00; Boyd-Holt Mut Aid, Serv, $40.80; Boyd-Holt E911,Serv, $146,841.50 Boyd's Electrical Service, Inc., Serv, $6,930.33; Brent Kelly Law Firm, Gas, $1,140.62; Bruner Frank Schumacher Husak, LLC,Atty Fees, $190.00; Buller, Stephanie, Trvl, $107.24; C&S Repair, Parts/Rep, $67.00; Ivan Campbell,Prior Retireme, $18.00; Carhart Lumber Co., Supp, $4,251.99; Century Link,Serv, $81.32; Century Link,Serv, $1,261.05; Century Link, Serv, $195.52; Charm Tex, Serv, $70.90; City Of O'Neill,Serv, $684.79; Clearfly Communications, Serv, $339.30; Crowne Plaza Kearney, Trvl, $279.90; Das State Accounting-Central Fin,Serv, $424.00; Dept of Corr Serv, Serv, $2,439.45; Gary Devall,Prior Retireme, $18.00; Eakes, Serv, $91.94; EVFM, Med, $368.00; Dave Ertz,Per Diem, $45.91; Fox's Food Plaza,Fuel, $80.13; Fusion Cloud Services, LLC, Sheriff, $242.56; Galyen, Boettcher & Baier PC, LLO,Atty Fees, $440.00; Gokie Oil Company, Inc., Fuel, $156.61; Great America Leasing Co, Serv, $1,506.39; Great Plains Comm., Inc., Serv, $166.00;

Frank Grenier, Prior Retireme, $60.00; Tim Haggerty, Prior Retireme, $42.00; John Hammerlun, Trvl, $9.38; Heartland Fire Protection, Monthly, $378.40; Holiday Inn Express, Trvl, $249.90; Holt Co. Independent, Ad, $76.85; Holt Co Sheriff, Pstg, $15.26; Holt Co Treas, Fee, $39.50; Holt Co Dist Court, Crt Fees, $72.00; Hometown Leasing, Serv, $82.41; Johnston, Bethany, Pstg, $34.84; KBRX, Ad, $7.50; Kirschmer,Alexis, Prior Retireme, $42.00; Kipton Krysl, Prior Retireme, $30.00; LaQuinta, Trvl, $2,374.05; Liewer, Mark, Trvl, $16.00; Loup Basin RC&D Council, Dues, $200.00; Matchett, Ben, Trvl, $32.00; Meritain Health, Ins, $125,000.00; Microfilm Imaging Systems, Inc, Equip Monthly, $246.00; Mid American Research, Serv, $80.39; Mips, Inc, Equip Monthly, $2,425.50; Moody Motor, Serv, $210.30; NACO P&Z , Dues, $40.00; Naco, Dues, $50.00; Ne Health & Human Services, Dues, $90.00; NACO, Mtg, $50.00; Nebraska Public Power District, Serv, $3,432.90; Nebraska Tech & Telecomm, Inc, Serv, $503.32; Nebraska Weed Control Assoc, Registration, $150.00; Nebr Assoc of Co Assessor, Dues, $100.00; Niobrara Valley Electric, Serv, $82.28; O’Neill Car Wash, Rep, $57.94; O’Neill Chemical Co., Parts, $576.93; O’Neill Family Pharm, Med, $738.15; O’Neill Pest Control, Serv, $75.00; O’Neill Printing, Supp, $4.35; O’Neill Super Foods, Misc, $1,406.32; Office Products Center, Supp, $252.00; One Office Solution, Supp, $21.76; One Office Solution, Supp, $161.43; One Office Solution, Supp, $59.33; One Office Solution, Supp, $236.64; One Office Solution, Supp, $401.83; One Office Solution, Supp, $63.92; One Office Solution, Supp, $46.96; One Office Solution, Supp, $12.18; Peterson, Brandon, Trvl, $46.90; Petty Cash-Clerk, Supp, $21.25; Petty Cash-Co Atty, Pstg, $242.68; Delmar Pinkerman, Prior Retireme, $2.00; Postmaster,Box Rent, $352.00; Powertech, Serv, $520.00; Quill Corporation, Supp, $765.11; Quill Corporation, Supp, $83.39; Rasmussen Land Surveying, Serv, $9,926.00; Region IV, Inc, Serv, $7,969.00; Region IV, Serv, $5,548.00; Reiser Ins, 50.00; Rotherham Tire Service, Tire Serv, $78.00; Schaecher Electric, Serv, $187.16; Schindler Electric, Serv, $132.95; Eileen Schmit, Prior Retireme, $30.00; Secretary of State, Supp, $30.00; Security Shredding, Serv, $80.00; Seger Funeral Home, Serv, $6400.00; Ralph Seger, Prior Retireme,$18.00; Sidwell Harris, Serv, $187.50; Darla Smith, Contract Labor, $1,700.00; Rodney W Smith, Dues, $284.40; Special T’s, Supp, $108.00; Ken Stenka, Trvl, $175.54; Summerland Advocate, Ad, $144.13; GIT, Serv, $562.50; Thomas, Judith, Prior Retireme, $96.00; Three River Communications, Serv, $231.80; Amy Timmerman, Dues, $90.04; Tomjack, Chris, Trvl, $28.81; Torpin's Rodeo Market, Supp, $1,257.04; UNL, Serv, $100.00; US Bank, Supp, $66.31; Regina Val Verde, Trvl, $91.98; Verizon, Serv, $91.75; Verizon Wireless, Serv, $274.66; Duane Vosler, Trvl, $21.44; Ladonna Werth, Trvl, $101.84; Wex, Fuel, $2,137.40; Wm Krotter, Parts/Rep, $612.88; Zelle Human Resource Solutions, Serv, $3,000.00; Avera St. Anthony’s Med, $12,923.02

Road Fund Claim Fund Total: $414,445.82, Agland, Supp, $708.41; Akrs Equipment,Roads,$25,350.00; Akrs Equipment Solutions, Inc., Parts, $9,263.01; Anson Elec, Serv, $738.00; Appeara, Serv, $357.32; AT&T, Serv, $68.99; Avera St. Anthony’s, Med, $190.00; B&M Repair, Serv, $620.84; B's Enterprises, Inc., Serv, $7,074.40; Black Hills Energy, Serv, $1,832.21; Blackstrap Inc, Serv,$45,417.68; Bomgaars, Parts, $3,793.58; Bowman Consulting, Serv, $39,021.35; Breiner, Welding, Serv, $2,912.94; Carhart, Supp, $1,425.18; Carroll Olson Enterprises, Rep/Parts, $518.37; Century Link, Serv, $117.32; Century Link, Serv, $0.83; Century Link, Serv, $69.12; Century Link,Serv, $70.37; Chambers Township, Serv, $11,500.00; Cintas, Serv, $142.00; City Of Atkinson, Serv, $78.32; Cole Petroleum, Fuel, $18,936.00; Cole Sand & Gravel, Roads, $26,286.58; Connot Tire Service,Parts, $5,138.05; Dexter Diesel, Fuel, $8,145.10; Elkhorn Rural Public Power District, Serv, $96.15; Elkhorn Sand & Gravel, Gravel, $17,766.30; Emme Sand & Gravel, Sand, $31,127.73; Ewing Feed & Supply, Supp, $70.89; Farmers Pride, Serv, $10,197.73l First Stop, Fuel, $106.06; Fusion Cloud Services, LLC, Road, $50.29; Galyen Energy Supp, Supp, $3,348.61; Garrett Enterprises, Serv, $1297.52; Gentele Construction, Serv, $23,990.92; Great Plains Comm., Inc., Serv, $54.34; Great Western Gas, Fuel, $670.10; Green's Service, Parts/Rep, $116.29; Keith Hipke,Clay, $4,448.14; Holt Co Independent, Ad, $30.00; Holt Co Tire, Serv, $799.80; J&J Sanitation, Serv, $340.02; J&J Sanitation, Serv, $201.32; John Deere Financial Power Plan, Serv, $7,771.22; K & M Telephone Co.,Serv, $36.71; Kimball Midwest, Serv, $896.47; Jennifer Koenig, Supp, $35.30; LaQuinta, Trvl, $374.85; LCL Truck, Serv, $2,726.83; Mainelli Wagner, Serv, $55,748.83; McCormick Tree, Serv, $1,077.50; Midwest Serv, Serv, $625.00; Mitchell Equip, Parts/Rep, $163.67; Molt MFH, Serv, $1,280.00; Motor Fuels Division, Tax, $4,344.00; Municipal Power, Serv, $811.11; Nebraska Public Power District, Serv, $541.67; Niobrara Valley Electric, Serv, $761.72; NMC, Serv, $11,009.65; North Central Public Power, Serv, $132.15; Northeast Nebraska Telephone Co, Serv, $46.50; O’Neill Auto Supply, Inc., Parts/Rep, $3,137.10; O’Neill Shopper, Ad, $288.27; Ogden's Ace Hardware, Parts, $21.93; One Office Solution, Serv, $266.96; Platte Valley Communications, Inc, Serv, $620.64; Pomp’s Tire, Serv, $2,504.18; Quality Alignment & Repair, Labor, $1,044.03; Ranchland Auto Parts, Parts, $1,067.78; Reiman's Body Shop, Parts, $165.00; Road Builders, Serv, $123.68; Rotherham Tire, Parts/Rep, $884.00; Ryan's Truck & Tractor Repair, Rep/Parts, $1,390.77; Shaffer, Jeffery, Trvl, $20.68; Shamrock Diesel Repair, Rep/Parts, $442.83; Sioux City Truck, Serv, $269.79; Southside Mini Mart, Fuel, $108.04; Stern Oil, Serv, $407.17; Summerland Advocate, Ad, $95.00; The Sandhill Ties, Serv, $35.00; Torpin's Rodeo Market, Supp, $87.39; Triple R Tire, Parts, $25.00; Truck Center Companies, Parts, $2,962.44; Uline, Supp, $86.86; Uptown Cooking Creations, Supp, $650.00, US Bank, Supp, $706.29; Verizon, Serv, $785.95; Village Of Chambers, Serv, $118.77; Susan Walters, Supp, $77.94; Warp Networks, Serv, $60.99; Welsh Welding & Repair, Parts/Rep, $28.50; White Star Oil Company, Fuel, $387.47; White's Service, Serv, $319.39; Wm. Krotter, Parts, $165.45; Wm. Krotter, Parts, $220.80; 95 West Express, Fuel, $132.62

Visitor's Promo Claim Fund Total: $3,867.23: O’Neill Chamber of Commerce, Contract Labor, $2,187.23; Omaha Magazine, Ad, $1,680.00

Visitor’s Improvement Fund Total: $25,000.00: O’Neill Summerfest Entertainment, Entertainment, $25,000.00

Approved Jan. 9, 2025, as a floating holiday for all employees that were scheduled to work and worked that day.

Appointed and re-appointed the following to the Holt County Planning & Zoning Board: Dist #1 Dean Sidak; Dist #2 open; Dist #3 Rod Heiss; Dist #4 Ricky Devall, Jr .; Dist #5 Kevin DeKay; Dist #6 Wayne Kaup; Dist #7 John Vogel; At Large Dan Grass and John Krysl.

Report on building and ground maintenance and checked on progress on administrative building.

Adjourned at 1:41 p.m., until Jan. 31, 2025, at 9:45 a.m.

The official minutes are available in the office of the county clerk or at http://www.holtcounty.nebraska.gov.

Cathy Pavel,

Holt County Clerk

Published January 29, 2025

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