The two newest listings are shown here. Use a search function above for more listings. Commissioners Proceedings Statement - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the County Courthouse. 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, Commissioners Bruce Messersmith and Dan Kling, Clerk Sindy Coburn and Treasurer Renee Thies.
There was no business for the Board of Equalization (BOE).
The Commissioners (BOC) audited and approved salary claims and signed claim checks.
The BOC approved the Treasurer’s request to transfer funds from the auction of surplus equipment that were mistakenly deposited in the Road Fund to the General Fund where they rightly belong.
Treasurer Renee Thies presented her report on securities pledged by depository banks to cover county funds held in excess of the FDIC maximum coverage.
Tom Price of the Road Department presented the final draft of the $6,139,200 request for a Congressionally Directed Spending grant through Senator Fischer’s office. The grant, if approved, would cover 80% of the cost of re-paving 28.5 miles of single-lane roads in the Antioch/Southern Sheridan County area. Now we wait. Price reported on an encounter with a landowner attempting some do-it-yourself maintenance on a county road. The Commissioners and Road Department wish to remind private citizens that such road work is explicitly prohibited.
Sheriff Jeff Brewer reported that the new patrol vehicle would not be ready for delivery for 120 days because of the backlog of work at the shop that installs the light bars, cage and other special equipment.
Budget Consultant Caleb Johnson joined the meeting via telephone and discussed with the Commissioners and other Elected Officials some of the challenges posed by recent legislation limiting county spending. The Officials agreed that the “working number” wage increase for county employees would be 2.5%.
The Board approved a resolution proposed by Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority proclaiming the month of May 2025 as MENTAL HEALTH MONTH. The proclamation will be published on the Authority’s social media site at www.region1bhs.net
The next meeting of the BOE/BOC is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. 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.
Commissioners Minutes - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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#87981717732 Passcode# 625274) at 9:15 A.M. All members present along with Clerk Sindy Coburn. The board participated in County Government Day until 10:50 A.M.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 April 9, 2025.
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 4-8-2025 with corrections. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board audited and approved claims.
District Court Clerk Carol Stouffer met with the board to discuss her Clerk of the District Court budget. Stouffer informed the board that she missed calculated her salary information and needs to request additional funds. Kling made a motion to transfer $3,000 from Miscellaneous General account to the Clerk of District Court account, all within the General Fund. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton was present to give an update on the road department. Norton asked the board about advertising for gravel crushing. The board agreed to proceed. Also the Road Superintendent informed the board of a discrepancy between an invoice with Kustom Rock Crushing and actual rock crushed. The issue was brought to Mr. Rosanes attention and a solution is forth coming.
The board discussed the proposal for resurfacing the Courthouse parking lots. The company is available to proceed by the end of the month. The board approved if Davis has it in his budget.
Next scheduled meeting is April 22, 2025
Adjourn: 12:10 P.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen Board of Equalization Minutes - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The Sheridan County Board of Equalization met in regular session and by Zoom (ID#87981717732 Passcode# 625274) at 9 A.M. on April 15, 2025. All members present along with Clerk Sindy Coburn. 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 April 9, 2025.
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 4-8-2025. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Public Comment: None. No action taken.
Adjourn: 9:05 A.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.
All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the public is always welcome. | 