Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors The Burt Co Board of Supervisors met March 15, 2023 in the Boardroom of the Burt Co Courthouse in Tekamah, NE. Notice was given in the Oakland …

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Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors The Burt Co Board of Supervisors met March 15, 2023 in the Boardroom of the Burt Co Courthouse in Tekamah, NE. Notice was given in the Oakland Independent, on courthouse 1st floor bulletin board and on Co Website; proof of publication is on file with Co Clerk. The following members were present: David Schold, Gary “Bird” Swanson, Jeff Kutchera, Carl Pearson, Sam Titus and Ted Connealy. Absent – Paul Richards. The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. with the pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Schold informed the public that the Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall. The agenda was approved… Connealy, Kutchera, Ayes – 6. Absent – 1. Minutes of 2/28/2023 BOE and Bd Supervisors meetings were approved… motion Swanson, Pearson, Ayes – 6. Absent -1. February office financial reports, Receipts of $1,107,117.14 and Fund Balances were all approved… motion Kutchera, Titus, Ayes- 6. Absent -1. OFFICE UPDATES (2): (1) Treasurer – Robin Olson (2) District Court – Michele Quick Burt County Extension Office: Angi Heller, Engagement Zone 8 Coordinator (a) 2022 Annual Report: Presented and placed on file. (b) County Supervisor Liaison: Carl Pearson volunteered. (c) Burt County Extension Board Constitution & ByLaws: Currently Burt County Extension Board is comprised of 9 members throughout 5 Districts; they would like to change their constitution & bylaws to align their districts with the 7 Burt County Supervisors districts, having 1 member from each district. (d) Extension Vehicle: The vehicle has broken down and had check engine light on, so they have not been utilizing the vehicle. After discussion with the board, Heller will check with the department to see if they will commit to using the vehicle if it gets fixed in lieu of charging mileage on their personal vehicles. Follow up will be done pertaining to vehicle use. (e) staffing (i) Angi and the board discussed when they feel it's appropriate for office manager to attending meetings, be out of office, etc. The board relayed that they want the office to be open to the public at all times, just as all other County offices are. (ii) Luan Oliveira will be leaving his position as Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator for Burt, Thurston & Dakota Counties by July 31, 2023; there will be a future posting for the position via UNL Extension. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Midwest Vet: Chairman Schold signed a request for funds for Draw#5 (final draw). After the State drops the funds into Burt County, a claim will be issued as: $2,771.37 to Northeast Nebr. Economic Development District for the final portion of $7,000.00 grant admin fees. Zoning: Ann Chytka, Planning & Zoning Admin. Fee schedule update was discussed; consideration to add for Conditional Use Permits a ‘request for 1 year extension’ fee = 5% of original fees. A Resolution will be drafted for future action. ROADS: Burt County Bridge Bridge Share Project: Right of Way documents were signed for Bridge Share project with Washington County C-89(935), structure #C008900210. Bridge being in 21-20-9 Burt County; County Road A between CR.15 & CR. 17. PUBLIC COMMENT: none. The meeting adjourned at 10:27 A.M. upon motions by Connealy and Kutchera. Next meeting: March 28, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. SARAH J. FREIDEL BURT COUNTY CLERK These minutes are not the official record; a complete copy is available at the Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.burtcounty.ne.gov . Official minutes are not yet approved. ZNEZ OI 03-23-23