The Sheridan County, Nebraska Board of Equalization (BOE) and Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the County Courthouse in Rushville. 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 James Krotz, Commissioners Dan Kling and Bruce Messersmith, County Clerk Sindy Coburn, and Treasurer Renee Thies.

The Board of Equalization (BOE) discussed complaints regarding two properties in the south end of the county where junk is accumulating, perhaps creating a public nuisance.

Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton reported that all available motor-graders were out blading roads following the recent rains.

Sarah Rittgarn CPA of Casey×Petersen conducted an audit review with the Commissioners in closing the 2023-24 audit of county accounts. The Commissioners asked Rittgarn about a disputed paycheck issued by the Treasurer. She assured the Board that the wages had been correctly calculated.

After lunch the Commissioners, acting as the BOE, received and reviewed property valuation protests from seven property owners regarding 40 parcels. Protest hearings on commercial properties will continue on July 23.

The next meeting of the BOE/BOC is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m. Valuation Protest Hearings will begin at 1:00 PM.

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