Meeting Minutes and Proceedings Statements

The Sheridan County, Nebraska Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the County Courthouse in Rushville. Notice of the meeting was published on the county website sheridancountyne.gov. The meeting was open to the public and a ZOOM connection was also available. Present were Chairman James Krotz, and Commissioners Dan Kling and Bruce Messersmith. Also present were Clerk Sindy Coburn, Treasurer Renee Thies and Clerk of the District Court Carol Stouffer.

Acting as the Board of Equalization (BOE) the Commissioners reviewed a Correction Sheet presented by Assessor Tina Skinner. The proposed Correction would modify the depreciation recovery period for personal property owned by Quadient Leasing USA from 7 years to 5 years. The BOC approved the Correction Sheet.

Jean Andersen of AFLAC Insurance presented a report on employee participation in this supplemental insurance offered through the county.

Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton reported that work on 270th Lane south of Hwy. 20 is now complete. The 3-mile project required 227 loads of native rock and red-rock, about 4,500 tons at a total cost of $250,094.

Assessor Tina Skinner reported that the state Office of the Chief Information Officer (OICO) had recently informed her that the state no longer wants to provide internet service for county offices. The Commissioners requested a meeting with our Intralinks representative to discuss other service options. 

Building Superintendent Jeff Davis reported that the water heater and water softener in the Jail must be replaced at a cost of about $6,600.
Sheriff Jeff Brewer reported on the high cost of the transportation of prisoners, some lodged as far away as Sarpy County. Some trips cost as much as $1,800.

The Commissioners interviewed an applicant for the position of County Road Superintendent. No action taken.

The next meeting of the BOE/BOC is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m. The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners will be available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk and now are available online at sheridancounty.ne.gov. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the public is always welcome. 

Written by James Krotz
Posted by Jack Andersen

The Sheridan County Commissioners met in regular session and by Zoom (ID# 93997918251 Passcode# 625274) at 9:20 A.M. on April 9, 2024. All members present. Krotz stated that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act. This meeting was posted on the official County website and posted in the Sheridan County Journal Star on April 2, 2024.

Messersmith made a motion to accept the agenda with corrections. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Messersmith made a motion to approve the minutes of 3-26-2024. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton informed the board that Eagle Chevrolet has the new 3500HD Chevrolet pickup ready for us. Norton requested an early claim to cover it. Messersmith made a motion to approve the claim to Eagle Chevrolet for the new 3500HD pickup for $59,865. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

The board visited with Norton about the road request from J. D. Powell. Upon legal advice, Messersmith made a motion to deny permission to Powell to do any improvements on the open section line along the west side of School Section 16 Township 29 Range 44. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Weed Superintendent Seth Tausan requested executive session to discuss personnel matter. At 10:30 A.M. Messersmith made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
At 10:55 A.M. Kling made a motion to come out of executive session. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. No action taken. 

Sheriff Jeff Brewer visited with the board about a possible part time officer that has investigation background being added to the staff. The board encouraged the hire. Extension Educator Melissa Mracek presented the board an addendum to the Lease Agreement for the Extension Office. The addendum stated that the landlord would keep the rent at $750 for a minimum of two years if the County moves forward with the addition of two offices in the extension office. With this the landlord will not be responsible for construction costs. Along with this if additional heating or cooling is needed the tenant would be responsible for the costs. The board declined the addendum and decided there would be no remodel at this time. If Extension is successful in filling the open positions, office space is available in the annex building.

Public Comment: None.
Adjourn: 11:30 A.M.
Attest: Sindy Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen

The Sheridan County Board of Equalization met in regular session and by Zoom (ID#93997918251 Passcode# 625274) at 9 A.M. on April 9, 2024. All members present along with Clerk Sindy Coburn. Krotz stated that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act. This meeting was posted on the official website and published in the Sheridan County Journal Star on April 3, 2024. Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Messersmith made a motion to approve the minutes of 3-26-2024. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Public Comment: None
Adjourn: 9:06 A.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen