The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:15 A.M. on September 15, 2026. All members present along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn and County Treasurer Renee Thies. Krotz stated that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act. This meeting published in the Sheridan County Journal Star on 9-9-26 and was posted on the official website.

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 9-8-2026. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.

The board audited claims. One receipt was not itemized so will not be approved to be paid. Questions were asked about a couple of claims presented by Building & Grounds. After review the board approved the claims.

Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton informed the board of flooding damage on 470th Lane along the west side of Beaver Wall. Norton was on vacation but was able to call on an employee out of the Hay Springs shop to respond. Norton reported that the gravel trucks have been running steady for some time and tire replacement has been necessary.

The board opened a zoom meeting at 10 A.M. Meeting ID#81422792019 passcode 768008. Veteran Service Officer Jason Hotz reported that 152 Veterans in Sheridan County are now connected to VA services. Hotz also requested a signature from the chairman of the board for a Memorandum of Understanding with Tyler Technology for computer service.
By Zoom-Dustin Wells of Benefits Management was available to answer any questions the board had about health insurance options.
Jessica Witting of the Nebraska Association of County Officials was present to answer any questions about the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health insurance proposal. 
Kling made a motion to renew with Medica until December 31, 2026 and for the County to absorb the additional costs to the employees that are on Family, Employee/Child or Employee/Spouse coverage for those three months. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board will review the options and will make a decision at the September 22nd meeting.
At that time Dustin Wells will visit with the employees and inform them of the changes.

Public Comment: None

Adjourn: 11:30 P.M.
Attest: Sindy L Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen