Box Butte County public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel pay, including a minimum wage increase for January 1, 2026, and a cost of living adjustment. The board will also review road equipment reports and fuel bids.
- Employee minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026
- Resolution 2025-24 to set elected official salaries
- Fuel bids acceptance or rejection
- Jail doors and locks from CML Security
- Board of Equalization reviews for Alley Cat Campus and Holy Rosary
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint the Box Butte County Sheriff and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The Board of Equalization will also convene to review the Assessor Robinson Correction Book.
- Appointment of Box Butte County Sheriff
- Assessor Robinson Correction Book review
- Kildow/Sandersfeld CR62 Autogate
- Elevator updates and change orders
- Establishment of 2026 Commissioner meeting dates and holidays
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review bids for sidewalks and receive progress updates on elevator work. The Board of Equalization will also convene to address specific forms for Apostolics and Evangelical Free Church.
- Accept or reject sidewalk bids
- Elevator updates, change orders, and progress meeting
- Assessor Robinson Form 451 Apostolics
- Treasurer Bell Form 457 Evangelical Free Church
- Road and equipment report from Superintendent Barb Keegan
Meeting
The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will meet to review road and equipment reports and discuss several agreements. The board will consider a road vacation on Nance Rd and agreements involving the State of Nebraska and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Road Vacation Nance Rd between CR68-CR69 Resolution 2025-20
- Highway Superintendent Interlocal Agreement 2025-16
- VSO Foland MOU NE Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement 2025-17
- Interim Sheriff Dannar State of Nebraska ALPR Agreement 2025-18
- Law Enforcement Heating/Cooling Repairs
Meeting
The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners will hold hearings regarding a road vacation on Nance Rd and amendments to the one and six year road plan. The Board of Equalization will also meet to address assessor corrections and a TERC appeal.
- Road vacation hearing for Nance Rd between CR68-CR69
- Resolution 2025-21 to amend Box Butte County 1 & 6 Year Road Plan
- Resolution 2025-19 regarding No Thru Trucks Sign (E 3 rd St West Bound Traffic CR58)
- CUP 2025-02 Race Form LLC
- RFP for Zoning Regulations from Zoning Administrator Johnson
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization will meet to set tax levies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also review zoning regulations and a conditional use permit for the Acosta Truck Shop.
- Adoption of Levies for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year R2025-18
- CUP 2025-01 Acosta Truck Shop
- Accept or reject RFP for Zoning Regulations
- MJLC Lease Agreement 2025-14
- Courthouse sidewalk replacement
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the final tax request and the budget summary. Following these hearings, the board will vote on Resolution 2025-14 to set the property tax request and Resolution 2025-15 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
- Resolution 2025-14 to set property tax request
- Resolution 2025-15 to adopt Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
- Resolution 2025-13 to set road vacation hearing for Nance Rd between CR68-CR69
- Appointment of an Interim Sheriff
- Review of snow removal contract bids
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization will meet to discuss tax appeals and county operations. The agenda includes updates on elevator progress, road reports, and employee health insurance rates.
- TERC Petition and Appeals Request for Full Panel
- Secondary Manufactures’ Opioid Settlement
- Mille Farms driveway access and road discussion
- Establishment of a Sinking Fund
- Employee Health Insurance Premium Rates
Budget Workshop
The Board of Commissioners will meet with consultant Caleb Johnson, department heads, and officials to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The board may also adopt and sign two budget resolutions.
- Discussion of fiscal year 2025-2026 budget with consultant Caleb Johnson
- Resolution 2025-11: Tax Allocation to Miscellaneous Districts
- Resolution 2025-12: Authorization of Petty Cash Funds
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a meeting including a session of the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss road and equipment reports, health insurance premium conversion, and a request for proposals for patrol vehicles.
- Property Protest 321- Grimes
- RFP for Patrol Vehicle
- Health Insurance Premium Conversion Plan
- Elevator updates and change orders
- Quarterly jail visit