Burt County public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved a 3% cost of living increase for most employees starting January 2025. The board also adopted new wind energy zoning regulations and approved a commercial renovation grant.
- Approved 3.0% cost of living increase for January 2025 (excluding union, part-time, seasonal, Zoning, and Board of Health salaries)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-19 regarding Zoning Regulations Section 6.03 Wind Energy (4-1)
- Approved $6,921.90 Commercial Renovation Grant for Kent Rogert at 242 S. 13th ST., Tekamah
- Approved November claims totaling $493,544.43
- Approved Resolution 2024-20 honoring David Schold for his service as District 2 Supervisor
- Approved meeting agenda and minutes from December 11, 2024
Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to Section 6.03 of the Burt County Zoning Regulations regarding Wind Energy. The board also approved a road maintenance agreement with Arizona Township and various financial reports.
- Approved amended Section 6.03 Wind Energy of Burt County Zoning Regulations (6-1)
- Approved road maintenance agreement with Arizona Township at $160.00 per hour (7-0)
- Approved November reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $192,035.28 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 11/27/2024 and 12/2/2024 meetings (7-0)
Meeting
The Board of Equalization approved corrections to the tax list for two personal property accounts. These changes adjusted valuations and taxes for the 2023 tax year following the sale of a company.
- Approved Tax List Correction #189 to remove 2023 valuation and taxes for Market Maker Holdings Inc. (7-0)
- Approved Tax List Correction #190 to increase 2023 valuation and taxes for Dehy Alfalfa Mills Inc. (7-0)
Special Meeting
The Board conducted a public hearing regarding Burt County Zoning Regulations, Section 6.03 Wind Energy. No decisions were made during this meeting; the Board announced that decisions will be discussed at the December 11, 2024 regular meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved November claims and the 2025 holiday schedule. They also authorized the Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent and signed road maintenance agreements with Pershing and Decatur Townships.
- Approved November claims totaling $791,426.47 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-18 for Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent (6-0)
- Approved road maintenance agreements with Pershing and Decatur Townships at $160.00 per hour (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-17 for 2025 Holidays (6-0)
- Approved agenda and November 13 meeting minutes (6-0)
Meeting
The Burt County Board of Equalization approved a tax list correction for a personal property parcel. The board also received communication regarding a property exemption decision for a separate parcel.
- Approved Tax List Correction #188 for parcel 0009050601 (6-0)
Meeting
The Board approved a conditional use permit for a new house and a related lot split. Two commercial renovation grants for businesses in Lyons and Decatur were also approved. The Board further approved October financial reports and miscellaneous receipts totaling $246,629.40.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Vicky Pruess to build a house (7-0)
- Approved lot split for Vicky Pruess (4 acres)
- Approved $6,250 Commercial Reno Grant for Salon by Lori in Lyons (7-0)
- Approved $14,575 Commercial Reno Grant for old Decatur School building roof (7-0)
- Approved October reports and miscellaneous receipts of $246,629.40 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 10/28/2024 meetings (7-0)
Meeting
The Board of Equalization reviewed a request for full tax exemption for a church and cemetery in Silvercreek TWP. The board granted a partial exemption, keeping the cemetery exempt but denying the exemption for the church building due to lack of evidence of regular use.
- Granted partial exemption for parcel 532501600 (cemetery exempt, building not exempt) (6-1)
Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved October claims and authorized a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The board also signed a road maintenance agreement with Quinnebaugh Township and an engagement letter for an ARPA funds audit.
- Approved October claims totaling $542,673.23 (6-1)
- Authorized Chairman Connealy to sign agreement with FOP Lodge #95 (6-1)
- Approved road maintenance agreement with Quinnebaugh Township at $160.00 per hour
- Signed engagement letter for FY 2023-2024 ARPA funds single audit
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
Meeting
The Board held a public hearing regarding a full tax exemption application for the Kansas-Nebraska Conf. Assoc. of 7th Day Adventists. No action was taken on the application as the board requested an onsite review of the building. A decision is scheduled for the November 13, 2024 meeting.
- Tabled tax exemption application for Kansas-Nebraska Conf. Assoc. of 7th Day Adventists pending onsite review
Meeting
The Board adopted Resolution #2024-16 to establish tax levy rates for various political subdivisions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This includes levies for the county, townships, cemeteries, fire districts, cities, villages, and school districts.
- Approved Resolution #2024-16 setting 2024-2025 tax levies (7-0)
Meeting
The Board approved a land easement for road project C-11(440) and directed the County Attorney to update a draft agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The Board also approved September financial reports and two lot splits.
- Approved $275,060.87 in miscellaneous receipts and September reports (7-0)
- Approved lot split for Donnelly Family Farms (5 ac.)
- Approved lot split for Cynthia Svendsen (7.79 ac. total)
- Approved easement deed for 0.56 ac. from IS Beckstrom Farms Trust for Project C-11(440) (7-0)
- Approved motion to have County Attorney update FOP Lodge #95 draft agreement (6-1)