Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors The Burt County Board of Supervisors met April 28, 2023 in the Boardroom of the Burt Co Courthouse in Tekamah, NE. Notice given in the Oakland Independent (4-20-2023), on courthouse 1st floor bulletin board and on County’s Website. A proof of publication is on file with the County Clerk. The following members were present: Gary ‘Bird’ Swanson, Jeff Kutchera, Paul Richards, Carl Pearson, Sam Titus, Ted Connealy and David Schold. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance at 9:00 A.M. Chairman Schold informed the public that the Open Meeting Act was posted. The agenda was approved… motion Connealy, Kutchera, All Ayes. The minutes of April 12, 2023 Bd of Supervisors and Bd of Equalization meetings were approved… motion Titus, Swanson, All Ayes. April claims $ 473,586.32 including $157,959.08 for payroll, were approved… motion Pearson, Kutchera, All Ayes ADAM TRIPP, ATTY FEES, 2,090.00 ALBIN LAW, ATTY FEES, 289.75 ALLISON ELECTRIC, SERVICES, 68.76 AMANDA GATEWOOD, TRAVEL , 264.99 ACT, IT SERVICES, 5,749.73 AUDREY UNWIN, MILE, 106.63 B & B TECHNOLOGIES, PARTS, 360.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY, UTILITIES, 481.44 BOARDERS INN & SUITES, CONFERENCE, 285.00 BOMGAARS, SUPPLIES, 272.52 BOMGAARS, SUPPLIES, 828.37 BRANIFF SERVICE, FUEL, 3,042.43 BRUCE NATHAN, MILE, 33.41 BRUMMOND DISPOSAL, GARBAGE, 225.00 BURT CO ATTY, CERTIFIED COPY, 39.50 BURT CO CLERK, POSTAGE, 63.00 BURT CO COURT, FEES, 890.00 BURT CO DISTRICT COURT, FEES, 288.00 BURT CO PPD, UTILITIES, 233.54 BURT CO SHERIFF, SERVICE FEE, 110.88 CANON, COPIER, 27.09 CASS PLUMBING & HVAC, SERVICES, 42.95 CENTEC, GRAVE MARKERS, 1,448.36 CENTURY LINK, UTILITIES, 323.04 CHRISTINE A DREGALLA, JAIL MED, 319.00 CITY TEKAMAH, UTILITIES, 250.50 CC CARWASH, MISC, 167.70 CONSOLIDATED MGMT, SUPPLIES, 38.50 CONSTELLATION GAS, UTILITIES, 985.09 COUNTRY TIRE, PARTS, 105.30 CRESTON MCL FARMS, SUPPLY, 8,263.35 CUBBY'S, FUEL, 2,522.62 DAS STATE ACCT, TELE TYPE, 350.00 DAS STATE ACCT -CENTRAL FINANCE, SOFTWARE, 89.12 DECATUR EXPRESS - KB'S MINI MART, FUEL, 1,979.58 DODGE COUNTY, PROBATION, 2,934.30 EAKES, SUPPLIES, 523.46 FAMILY DENTAL CENTER OF BLAIR, JAIL MED, 621.00 FASTWYRE, UTILITIES, 1,516.70 FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS, INS, 525.77 FIRST NATL BANK OF OMAHA, SUPPLIES, 981.34 FRANCES FRENCH, PRIOR SVC, 99.00 GARY SWANSON, MILE, 44.54 GRAHAM TIRE, REPAIRS, 576.00 GREAT AM FINANCIAL, SUPPLIES, 247.63 GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS, EQUIP, 178.50 HUNTEL, PHONE, 62.50 ILA DAVIS, PRIOR SVC, 162.00 INTOXIMETERS, EQUIP, 1,197.75 J.F. AHERN, INSPECT, 237.00 JACK'S UNIFORMS & EQUIP, EQUIP, 1,301.45 JAMIE HERMANSON, COURT COSTS, 1,824.00 JEFF KUTCHERA, MILE, 134.93 JENNIFER HANSEN, MILE, 56.33 JOHNSON & MOCK, ATTY FEES, 902.50 KATIE HART, MILE, 106.11 LUAN OLIVERIA, MILE, 108.34 MADISON CO DISTRICT COURT, COURT COSTS, 100.00 MADISON CO SHERIFF, SERVICE FEE, 70.94 MCH HEALTH, JAIL MED, 4,914.08 MID-AMERICAN, INS, 255.75 MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIP, EQUIP, 240.00 MILLS LAW, ATTY FEES, 3,657.50 MIPS, SOFTWARE, 1,921.54 MIPS, SOFTWARE, 108.64 NACO, WORKSHOP, 150.00 PLANNING & ZONING, DUES, 40.00 NE NEBR ECO DEVO, DUES, 915.00 NE ASSN OF CO TREASURERS, WORKSHOP, 150.00 DHHS, SERVICES/LODGING, 411.00 NE LAW ENFORCE TRAINING, TRAINING, 786.00 NE ASSOC CO EXTENSION, MEETING, 40.00 NPPD, UTILITIES, 860.82 NORFOLK TRANSMISSION, PARTS, 268.89 OI/LMS, PUBLISHING, 651.10 OFFICE WAREHOUSE, SUPPLIES, 109.02 ONE OFFICE, SUPPLIES, 708.70 PAUL RICHARDS, MILE, 96.94 PENDER HOSP, JAIL MED, 49.00 PENNY WARREN, TRAVEL, 339.00 PERRY LAW, ATTY FEES, 928.00 REGION IV, QTRLY PAY, 3,305.50 SAM TITUS, MILE, 98.25 SARAH FREIDEL, MILE, 133.11 SARPY CO SHERIFF, SERVICE FEE, 22.61 SCOTT'S HARDWARE, SUPPLIES, 484.31 STACEY KEYS, MILE, 143.35 STEPHEN J KRAVIEC P.C.,L.L.O., CONTRACT, 2,021.06 THE APOTHECARY SHOP, JAIL MED, 1,143.71 THE EMBLEM AUTHORITY, EQUIP, 411.00 TED CONNEALY, MILE, 41.92 THURSTON COSHERIFF, JAIL , 10,950.00 TK ELEVATOR, MAINTENANCE, 303.78 TRI-STATE COMM, EQUIP, 894.76 TRISTEN KAUTMAN, MEALS, 115.00 VERIZON, SERVICES, 913.60 VISUAL EDGE IT, COPIER, 254.63 WASHINGTON CO CLERK, 3RD QTR, 2,952.04 WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF, JAIL, 15,405.00 WELLS FARGO, COPIER, 60.22 ZELLE, CONSULT, 125.00 ANN CHYTKA, TRAVEL, 312.31 BLUFF GRAVEL, GRAVEL, 5,966.40 BRUMMOND COUNTRY DISPOSAL, GARBAGE, 90.00 BUDDIES MINI MART, FUEL, 861.60 CAPITAL ONE TRADE, TOOLS, 259.94 CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC, SERVICES, 798.39 CITY LYONS, UTILITIES, 260.57 CITY OAKLAND, UTILITIES, 27.65 CNA AUTO, PARTS, 11.08 DPA TRUCK & EQUIP, PARTS, 78.45 FARMERS PRIDE, FUEL, 3,718.06 MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOC, ENGINEERING, 572.50 MARTIN MARIETTA, GRAVEL/ROCK, 17,047.72 MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES, FUEL, 3,620.30 MIDWEST SERVICE COUNTY, ID BURRO, 11,521.83 NE ASSOC CO ENGINEERS, 2023 DUES, 50.00 NMC CAT, EQUIP, 474.21 OMAHA SLING, SUPPLIES, 208.28 RDO TRUCK CENTERS, REPAIRS, 7,431.87 SAPP BROS PETRO, FUEL, 527.99 SHAMBURG AUTO, SUPPLIES, 1,257.46 STEINY'S GENERAL STORE, SUPPLIES, 164.53 TRUCK CENTER COUNTY, PARTS, 24.91 VERIZON, SERVICES, 404.75 VILLAGE CRAIG, UTILITIES, 68.24 VILLAGE DECATUR, UTILITIES, 130.87 4S SERVICE REPAIR, REPAIRS, 854.24 CHRISTINE BRUCE, RENO GRANT, 15,000.00 MIDTOWN BODY SHOP, RENO GRANT, 1,825.00 BURT CO MUSEUM, LODGING TAX, 650.00 TRI-CO SADDLE CLUB, LODGING TAX, 500.00 GOVT FORMS AND SUPPLIES, SHELVING, 2,984.69 CENTURY LINK, SERVICES, 314.26 CENTURYLINK, SERVICES, 707.20 NNTC, UTILITIES, 130.47 AFLAC, EMPE PD ADDL, 477.55 ALLSTATE, EMPE PD ADDL, 183.96 BCBS, INS, 51,902.52 CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE, GARNISH, 650.00 FIRST NAT'L BANK-NE-EFPTS, FED TAXES, 46,329.91 GLOBE LIFE, EMPE PD ADDL, 466.77 MADISON NATL, EMPE PD ADDL, 95.82 NATIONWIDE, EMPE PD ADDL, 150.00 AMERITAS, RETIREMENT, 22,962.18 STATE TAX COMM, STATE TAXES, 7,491.36 VSP, EMPE PD ADDL, 615.55 COLONIAL LIFE, EMPE PD ADDL, 57.79 CR MGMT SERVICES, GARNISH, 30.99 NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAY, CH SUPPORT, 830.00 Communication: Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District – Burt County’s Economic Development Report for July 2012-current. Placed on file. P&C Insurance: Kevin Brenneis from Brenneis Ins presented a deductible buy down option for wind/hail coverage on the Courthouse Building; the premium came in considerable higher than in past years, the board decided to not act at this time due to their plans of a possible new roof in FY23-24. Renewal paperwork for P&C insurance plan with Travelers for May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024 was signed…. motion Titus, seconded by Connealy, All Ayes. County Health Insurance: Employee Health Ins options are being explored prior to the July 1, 2023 renewal date. (a) Dustin Will, consultant with Benefit Management (Lincoln): Dustin asked the board to consider letting him provide services to evaluate options and costs for employee benefits outside of the NACO group pool (the County’s current employee benefits provider). The County Board gave permission for Dustin to gather employee information from the Clerk’s office in order to provide benefit options. (b) Mike Boden, Benefit Services Manager with NACO Benefit Services: presented options within the NACO Group Pool for County Employee Benefit Plans effective July 1, 2023. He discussed the difference plan options and rates available via the NACO Group Pool as well as the added benefits that come with being in the Nebraska County Group Pool. (c) Mr. Boden also offered to explore and bring back information for options outside of the NACO Group Pool. No action was taken today; Discussions will continue at the May 10, 2023 board meeting, Insurance Reps will return with more information at that time. Burt County Extension: Luan Oliveira, PhD Extension Educator (a) Burt County Extension Board Constitution & ByLaws: Luan presented an updated version; Burt County Board approved signature to the updated document… motion Kutchera, Pearson, All Ayes. (b) Extension Vehicle: Luan reported the vehicle has repair appointment in May. Vehicle usage will be further discussed once repair situation is finalized. Meeting date changes: Wednesday meetings will overlap with Annual Conferences in June and December 2023; these dates will be moved to the Tuesday before to accommodate Officials attending their conferences. Wed, June 14th will move to Tues, June 13th; Wed, Dec. 13th will move to Tues, Dec. 12th. Board of Equalization was held from 10:35 a.m. - 10:37 a.m. See separate minutes. Public Comment (2): (1) Donette Jackson (Tekamah): Asked who is the designated Roads Foreman. (2) Dean Carlson (Decatur): Comments about the NE Dept. of Revenue’s Reports and Opinions document. The meeting adjourned upon motions by Titus and Connealy at 10:49 A.M. Next Meeting: May 10, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M. SARAH J. FREIDEL BURT COUNTY CLERK Burt County Board of Equalization A meeting of Burt Co. Bd of Equalization was held April 28, 2023 in the Boardroom of the Burt Co. Courthouse in Tekamah, NE. Notice was in Oakland Independent (4-20-2023) and on Co.’s website. A proof of publication is on file with the Co. Clerk. Present were Supervisors: David Schold, Gary ‘Bird’ Swanson, Jeff Kutchera, Paul Richards, Carl Pearson, Sam Titus and Ted Connealy. Also present, from the Assessor’s Office: Katie Hart, Burt Co. Assessor. The meeting opened at 10:35 A.M. with Chairman Schold informing the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall. Two (2) Tax List corrections were approved… motion Swanson, Richards, All Ayes. (1) Burt Co #114: parcel # 092062382 (Personal Property) – Donald Uhing: $5835.10 deducted from 2022 tax rolls – When owner passed in 2021, accounted listed items incorrectly. Error was discovered and personal property schedule was corrected. (2) Burt Co #115: parcel # 435601400 – Mark Inserra: $158.02 deducted from 2022 tax rolls – In office visit from owner, shelterbelt acres not valued correctly; 2.6 acres changed from building site to shelterbelt in SE4NE4 The BOE meeting adjourned at 10:37 AM upon motions by Connealy and Kutchera. 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.burtcounty.ne.gov . Official minutes are not yet approved. ZNEZ OI 05-04-23
