OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK Burt County Board of Equalization February 27, 2026 Minutes TEKAMAH NE 68061 A meeting of the Burt County Board of Equalization was held February 27, 2026 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication in the Burt County Independent (2-19-2026), 1 st floor courthouse bulletin board, and on the County’s Website. A proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. Present were Supervisors: Gary “Bird” Swanson, Samuel M. Titus, Carl Pearson, Jay W. Johnson, Paul Richards and Jeff Kutchera. Absent was: Ted Connealy. Also present: Katie Hart, Burt County Assessor and Robin Olson, Burt County Treasurer. The meeting opened at 9:18 A.M. with Chairman Kutchera informing the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall. Property Exemptions: 2026 is a year that requires completion of Statements of Reaffirmations (Form 451A’s) for those organizations/societies who have existing exemptions. Assessor Hart reported that there were five (5) new Property Exemption applications (Form 451’s) filed for 2026; public hearing and BOE decisions will be held for those during a 3/11/2026 BOE mtg. Hart reported on reviews she has planned; such reviews will be the subject of public hearing also during the 3/11/2026 BOE mtg. 457 – Vehicle Exemption Application: The Center for Rural Affairs submitted a Form 457 Motor Vehicle Exemption Application for 2026 for the following (5) Vehicles: 2012, 2015, 2017 & 2018 Chevrolet Cruze and 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. Chairman Kutchera declared a Public Hearing for the Center for Rural Affairs Exemption Application open at 9:19 A.M. Treasurer Olson explained the application; having no public comment, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:21 A.M. The Board of Equalization approved the Vehicle Exemption Application for the Center for Rural Affairs; upon motion by Pearson, seconded by Richards. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes –Swanson, Titus, Pearson, Johnson, Richards and Kutchera. Nays –none. Absent – Connealy. There being no further business, Chairman Kutchera adjourned the Burt County Board of Equalization Meeting at 9:31 AM, upon motions by Titus and Richards. ATTEST: JEANNETTE BLANC BURT COUNTY DEPUTY CLERK JEFF KUTCHERA, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS These minutes are not the official record and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office. ZNEZ BCI 03/05/26
