The two newest listings are shown here. Use a search function above or try our Advanced Search for more listings. Commissioners Minutes - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 While this is believed to be an accurate statement of the minutes, it is not the official version. Any errors or discrepancies are those of the writer. The Sheridan County Commissioners met in regular session and by Zoom (ID# 93997918251 Passcode 625274) at 9:15 A.M. All members present, along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn, Treasurer Renee Thies, Clerk of District Court Clerk Carol Stouffer and Highway Superintendent Richard Cross. Messersmith 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 February 22, 2023.
Krotz made a motion to accept the agenda. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Kling made a motion to approve the minutes of 2-21-2023. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board reviewed a building agreement with the Senior Services, Inc. for the right to occupy the office in the south-west corner of the Road Department building. Krotz made a motion to renew the lease agreement with the Senior Services (Open Plains Transit) for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025 with no changes. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The rental value for the office space is part of the local match required by the Federal/State grant.
Road Superintendent Richard Cross met with the board. Discussion was had on the request from Dan Otte for reimbursement for removing snow on county roads. The board agreed that no such reimbursement will be made unless there is a prior, written agreement approving the work.
The board visited with Cross about advertising for the hauling of rock. Bids need to be opened in public meeting and the date and time of opening, and required tonnage need to be in the advertisement.
Cross presented the board with a quote from Nebraska Machinery for a CAT Snowblower to review. Cross requested the approval of ARPA funds to purchase a snowblower and quick hitch attachment in the amount of $175,144. Kling made a motion to approve Resolution #2023-6 for the request of the purchase of a snowblower and quick hitch attachment for $175,144 from the ARPA fund. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Clerk of the District Court Clerk, Carol Stouffer presented the board a Memorandum of Understanding proposed by the Administrative Office of the Courts, Probation and Sheridan County. The MOU is to facilitate transfer of audio-visual components, equipment, or full systems from the State to the County. Kling made a motion to accept the MOU from the State Court Administrator to transfer ownership of the equipment. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The Elected Officials met to review and discuss possible updates to the County Employee Handbook. No action taken at this time.
Adjourn: 1 P.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
Bruce Messersmith, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen Board of Equalization Minutes - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 The Sheridan County Board of Equalization met in regular session and by Zoom (ID#93997918251 Passcode# 625274) at 9 A.M. on February 28, 2023. All members present, along with Clerk Sindy Coburn, Treasurer Renee Thies, Clerk of District Court Clerk Carol Stouffer and Highway Superintendent Richard Cross. Messersmith 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 February 22, 2023.
Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Krotz made a motion to approve the minutes of 2-21-2023. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
No action required
Adjourn: 9:07 A.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
Bruce Messersmith, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen Commissioners Proceedings Statement - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on Tuesday February 28, 2023, at the County Courthouse. Notice of the meeting was published on the county website sheridancounty.ne.gov. The meeting was open to the public and a ZOOM connection was also available. Present were Chairman Bruce Messersmith, Commissioners Dan Kling and James Krotz, County Clerk Sindy Coburn, Clerk of the District Court Carol Stouffer, and Treasurer Renee Thies.
There was no business to come before the Board of Equalization. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted to approve the proposed lease for office space in the Courthouse Annex to Senior Service Inc/Open Plains Transit for the Handi-Bus program. The rental value of the office space, for which the County receives no cash payment, is credited as part of the local match required by the Federal/State grant.
Road Superintendent Richard Cross met with the Board to discuss requests from citizens for re-imbursement for removing snow from county road. The Commissioners agreed that no such reimbursement will be made unless there is a prior, written agreement approving the work. The Board and Cross discussed the ongoing campaign to clear the roads of snow. Citizens should know that there is an orderly plan in place for the opening of roads and then the widening of those trails. That plan may not be to everyone’s liking, but it was designed to ensure that each area is treated equitably. The goal is to open the roads to the greatest number of homes as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Board received and approved a grant request from the Department of Roads for $175,144 from the ARPA fund for the purchase of a snowblower and quick hitch attachment. The grant was approved. The County does not expect delivery for several months.
Clerk of the District Court presented a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposed by the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation (ACOP) and the County that effects the transfer of upgraded audio/visual equipment for use in the District Court room. The equipment is being supplied at no cost to the County.
The Board approved the MOU. The Elected Officials met to review and discuss possible updates to the County Employee Handbook. No action was taken, and the discussion will continue on March 21.
The next meeting of the BOE/BOC is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2023. 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 All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the public is always welcome.
The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners are available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk.
All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the public is always welcome. |
