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Commissioners Minutes - Tuesday, January 23, 2024
          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. on January 23, 2024. All members present along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn, Treasurer Renee Thies, District Court Clerk Carol Stouffer and Rod Norton. 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 January 17, 2024.

Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote Krotz and Kling voted aye Messersmith abstained. 

Krotz made a motion to approve the minutes of 1-16-2024. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote Krotz and Kling voted aye Messersmith abstained.

The board audited and approved salary claims and signed claim checks.

County Treasurer Renee Thies presented a report on the pledged securities from the depository banks for the County. Messersmith made a motion to approve and accept the pledged security report. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. 

Joe Headrick presented the board with an “open letter” with ideas on how to improve the oversight of remote county business. Headrick plans to have the letter published in the Sheridan County Journal Star as a letter to the editor. Ron Dreyer was present to speak on Headrick’s ideas.

Rod Norton, Interim Road Superintendent informed the board that the he has snowplows at all shops and at the Mirage Irrigation District and the one down South will be housed at the Mooney residence. 

The board visited with Norton about the 1 & 6 year road hearing. Messersmith made a motion to set the 1 & 6 year road hearing for February 20, 2024 at 11 A.M. at the Road Shop. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. 

Extension Educator Marie Nelson gave the board a brief update on the Extension Office activities.

Clerk of the District Court Carol Stouffer, Sheriff Jeff Brewer and Building Superintendent Jeff Davis visited with the board about new doors for District Courtroom. With all the new equipment that has been installed in the Courtroom the need for security has increased. The group will look into what other counties have. The board assured the group that funding is available. They will report back.

County Attorney Jamian Simmons met with the board to go over the legal requirements for exempt and non-exempt employees. Discussion was held but no decisions were made. The board asked Simmons to research the topic more and report back.

Caleb Johnson appeared to present his proposal for budget preparation for the coming year. Johnson has asked for a minimal increase to cover inflation and also has included the option to renew the agreement for three years. Messersmith made a motion to renew the budget agreement of $4000/year with J13 Enterprises LLC for 3 years. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. 

Weed/Prairie Dog Superintendent Seth Tausan, USDA Wildlife Specialist Matt Anderson, Prairie Dog Advisory Board members Wayne Dreyer, Rick Schneider, Lloyd Kearns and wife Sharon and County Attorney Jamain Simmons met with the board to discuss concerns regarding a planned prairie dog force control issue. Messersmith made a motion to direct the County Attorney to develop an agreement with Roger Ray based on the input from the Weed Superintendent and the information discussed at the meeting on 1-16-24. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

Adjourn: 1:30 P.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
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Board of Equalization Minutes - Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Sheridan County Board of Equalization met in regular session and by Zoom (ID#93997918251 Passcode# 625274) at 9 A.M. on January 23, 2024. All members present along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn, Treasurer Renee Thies, District Court Clerk Carol Stouffer and Rod Norton. 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 January 17, 2024. 

Messersmith 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 1-16-24. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote Krotz and Kling voted aye and Messersmith abstained. 

No public comment. No action taken.

Adjourn: 9:05 A.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
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Commissioners Proceedings Statement - Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Sheridan County, Nebraska Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on Tuesday, January 23, 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, and Treasurer Renee Thies. 

There was no business for the Board of Equalization (BOE). 

The Commissioners audited and approved salary claims and signed claim checks. 

Treasurer Thies presented to the BOC her report on pledged securities from the depository banks for County funds. The Board accepted and approved the report. 

Joe Headrick presented to the Board an “open letter” offering his ideas on how to improve the oversight of remote county business. Ron Dreyer appeared with Mr. Headrick and spoke briefly on Headrick’s ideas. Mr. Headrick hopes to have his “open letter” published as a letter to the editor in the SCJS.

Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton reported that the Department now has snowplows stationed at six locations: Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, Mirage Flats, Lakeside, and Pleasant Point. 
In consultation with Superintendent Norton the Board set the public hearing for the One Year Road Plan for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20 at the Road Shop in Rushville. 

Clerk of the District Court, Carol Stouffer, Sheriff Jeff Brewer, and Building Superintendent Jeff Davis briefed the Board on the need for certain security updates to the District Courtroom. 

County Attorney Jamian Simmons, Ms. Stouffer and Assessor Tina Skinner joined the meeting to discuss updates to the Employee Handbook. The discussion was primarily concerned with the legal requirements for “exempt” and “non-exempt” employees. The distinction between those who are exempt from over-time pay and those who are not, is ever more challenging for employers such as the county. No decisions were made on the matter and the County Attorney was asked to do even more research. 

Caleb Johnson appeared to present his proposal for budget preparation services for the coming fiscal year. The proposal, which included a modest cost increase to cover inflation, also included an option to extend/renew the agreement for three years. The Commissioners, being well satisfied with Mr. Johnson’s services, voted to accept the proposal with the option for the three-year renewal. 

Weed/Prairie Dog Superintendent Seth Tausen, Matt Anderson of the USDA, and members of the Prairie Dog Advisory Board Wayne Dreyer, Rick Schneider, Lloyd Kearns, and guest Sharon Kearns, in addition to the County Attorney, appeared to discuss certain concerns regarding the planned forced control of a colony along the Sheridan/Dawes boundary line. 
The BOC directed the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Roger Ray that would address the concerns raised regarding liability, jurisdictional boundaries, and the duration of the agreement. 

The next meeting of the BOE/BOC is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13 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
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          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.


 
 
 
 
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