The two newest listings are shown here. Use a search function above for more listings. Commissioners Minutes - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 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 Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:15 A.M. on July 21, 2026. Krotz and Messersmith present along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn, Assessor Tina Skinner and Clerk of District Court Carol Stouffer. 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 July 15, 2026.
Messersmith made a motion to accept the agenda. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Messersmith made a motion to approve the minutes of 7-14-2026 with corrections. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board audited and approved salary claims and signed claim checks.
The board approved a claim to Medica Insurance in the amount of $103,097.98 for the months of July and August.
Dustin Wells of Benefit Management met with the board to present a review of the county’s health insurance plan. The view is a large increase coming due to high medical claims in the past years. Wells informed the board that he will work and try to get the proposed increase down. Wells stated that he understands the board reviewing other providers as a means of reducing the impact on the budget. The Medica contract expires on October 1 so the board has time to review all options.
Sheriff Jeff Brewer met with the board to inform them that he has been asked by the new Grant County Sheriff to renew the contract for enforcement in the Southern end of the County. The board is fine with the contract renewal.
Brewer informed the board that the radio system currently used is obsolete and will need to be replaced in the next couple of years.
Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton presented a study of the County Road #217 between Sections 17 and 20 in Township 32 North, Range 44 West. Messersmith made a motion to adopt Resolution #2026-15 to set a public hearing date of August 18, 2026 at 10 A.M. to discuss options. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. The Clerk will publish the resolution and Norton will send certified letters to adjoining land owners. Norton and the board reviewed the Nebraska Department of Transportations proposal to widen and improve Highway 87 from 5.7 miles north of the junction of US 20 and N 87 extending north to 4.6 miles south of the Nebraska-South Dakota state line. Norton expressed concerns over the proposed modification to the intersection of the highway and county road 340th Lane. The board agreed with Norton’s concerns due to site distance.
Chairman Krotz will contact the project engineer and discuss prior to signing the agreement.
The board reviewed a subdivision request for Victor Hermansen property. Messersmith made a motion to approve Resolution #2026-14 authorizing the subdivision of 6.24 acres in SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 15 and in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 22, Township 29, Range 46. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Adjourn: 11:45 A.M.
Attest: Sindy L Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen Commissioners Minutes - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 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 Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9 A.M. on July 14, 2026. All members present along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn, Clerk of District Court Carol Stouffer and Treasurer Renee Thies. 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 July 8, 2026.
Messersmith made a motion to accept the agenda. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Messersmith made a motion to approve the minutes of 7-7-2026. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board audited and approved claims.
County Treasurer Renee Thies presented her Pledged Security Report and the Federal Fund Expenditure Report.
Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton visited with the board about water issues on the roads. Norton flagged several locations where water was over the road.
Norton reported that the new tanker has arrived.
Norton informed the board that it’s about time for bridge inspections. Mainelli Wagner & Associates out of Lincoln will do all bridges at one time. The board asked about anyone on staff that would be interested in becoming certified to inspect bridges. Norton will visit with his staff. Norton will contact Mainelli Wagner & Associates for this year.
The board continued an earlier discussion regarding the possible sale of the Vahrenkamp bridge. Norton stated that if the County put a new top on the bridge that they may be interested in buying it. Messersmith will contact Marc Vahrenkamp.
The board reviewed a Resolution to direct Norton to do a study of the County Road #217 between Sections 17 and 20 in Township 32 North, Range 44 West. A petition signed by 13 landowners within ten mile radius was presented to the board June 9, 2026. Messersmith made a motion to adopt Resolution #2026-13 directing the Interim Road Superintendent to do a study of County Road #217 and report back to the board. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Sheriff Brewer reported that the pickup repairs were way more than he anticipated, but it is back up and going. The board asked Brewer about the cameras that citizens are talking about on social media. Brewer informed the board that they are Automated License Plate Readers. They are used to track stolen vehicles among other things. Brewer said they have helped with crime control. Residents are noticing them more now because they are being leased from a new provider and they have much larger solar panels.
Veteran Service Board requested the board approval on members. Kling made a motion to re-appoint Kris Pyle as the Veteran Service Chairman for 1 year. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Messersmith made a motion to re-appoint Dean Witt to the Veteran Service Board for 5 years. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Chairman Krotz asked for Closed Session for the Prevention of Needless Injury to the reputation of an individual. Commissioner Kling asked if the County Attorney was going to be present. Krotz stated that he had not requested her presence. Kling felt that she should be present. Krotz withdrew his request.
John Cannon, Director of the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) appeared to visit with the board about the NACO services that are available and to update the board on recent and pending legislation.
Adjourn: 12:30 P.M.
Attest: Sindy L Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen Board of Equalization Minutes - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Sheridan County Board of Equalization met in regular session at 1 P.M. on July 14, 2026. All members present along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn and Assessor Tina Skinner. 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.
Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
No minutes to approve.
The board held protest hearings. See separate minutes.
Corrections: Messersmith made a motion to approve correction #233 for PI#810160560 Gary J Hoagland removing a 30% homestead exemption. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The State of Nebraska found in the 2023 Homestead Audit that Hoagland should not have received an exemption.
Skinner presented the board with an over/under listing. Kling made a motion to approve the over/under listing as follows. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Overvalued Properties;
#810033607 First Fiduciary Corporation
#810033801 First Fiduciary Corporation
#810030233 Stephen M & Cynthia Mracek
#810068338 Wind River Reclaim LLC
#810026147 A P Cattle Co
#810026120 Neal E Weyers
Undervalued Properties:
#810026122 Scott & Eely Harkless
Clerical Errors;
#810074968 Jeremiah H & Tonya G Wasserburger
#810160587 Kenneth Wayne & Tiffany Anne Graham
#810069938 Bryan J Linders
Adjourn: 3 P.M.
Attest: Sindy Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen
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.
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