Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors The Burt Co. Board of Supervisors met December 10, 2025 in the Boardroom of the Burt Co. Courthouse in Tekamah, NE. Notice was given in in the Burt Co. Independent, on courthouse bulletin board and onCo.website; proof of publication is on file withCo. Clerk.The following members were present: Gary “Bird” Swanson,Jeff Kutchera, Sam Titus, Carl Pearson, Jay W. Johnson, Paul Richardsand Ted Connealy. The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. with the pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Connealy informed the public that the Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall. The agenda was approved. The minutes of 11/26/2025 Bd of Supervisorsmeeting were approved. November office financial reports, Fund Balances, and Receipts of $390,240.64 were all approved. OFFICE UPDATES (2): (1) Weeds Superintendent – Tory Penny; (2) Co. Clerk, Register of Deeds and Election Commissioner – Sarah J Freidel ROADS: Ann Chytka, Highway Superintendent - C-11(450) Co.Rd. L: Josh Keithley with Midwest Engineering presented detailed invoices per the board’s request from 11/26/2025 meeting. The invoice will be submitted for payment on 12/26/2025. Motor Graders: Chad Spencer from Murphy Tractor and Kevin Petersen from NMC-Cat presented Sourcewell Contract Bids; Heavy:011723-CAT and 011723-JDC. Three (3) graders from the current fleet (#4,#6,#7) will be traded in for the two (2) new machines purchased.Andy Braniff, Road Department Lead, was present for discussions. Swanson made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) CAT 140-15AWD for $494,000.00, Kutchera seconded; after discussion, motion Passed By Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Swanson, Kutchera, Titus, Pearson, Johnson and Connealy. Nays – Richards. Martin Marietta - Pricing 2026: Communication -their price increase approx. 7% at Weeping Water and Fort Calhoun locations eff. Jan. 1. Decatur Radio Tower (previous Region 5/6): UPDATE: April 9, 2025 Bd of Supervisors meetingthe board had approved Sheriff Nick to proceed with DocuSign paperwork that would revert the tower property back to USA – Gen Services Admin. The deed has never been filed; Sheriff Nick reported that the other party never did execute the document on their end. 911 Funds: The board met with Sheriff Nick to discuss FY 2024-25 Audit finding 2025-002 ‘improper coding of disbursement’ regarding improper spending of some of the 911 funds. Sheriff explained it was an error on his part; he mixed up fund 2913 and 2914. Public Service Commission is assisting with instructions on how to fix the mistake; the physical transfers cannot be done within the Co.’s Funds until PSC gives final transfer instructions. The board still recommends Sheriff do some sort of written report to them regarding his education about the properuse of the funds. PUBLIC COMMENTS (2): (1)Alex Chandler, Invenergy- update on Beeline Solar Project; still in process of meeting permitting for CUP approval conditions.(2)Gregg Smith, 2170 Co.Rd. 5, Lyons – comments on Co.Rd. L project. The meeting adjourned at 11:02A.M. Next meeting: Dec. 26, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. SARAH J. FREIDEL, BURT CO. CLERK These minutes are not the official record; a complete copy is available at the Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.burtcountyne.gov . Official minutes are not yet approved. ZNEZ BCI 12.18.25
