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Burt County public meetings in 2025

41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 26, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves nine tax list corrections

The Board of Equalization reviewed and approved nine tax list corrections presented by Assessor Katie Hart. These corrections adjusted valuations for various parcels due to lot splits, TERC case rulings, and property sales.

Fri Dec 26, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves 3% cost of living increase for 2026

The Board approved a 3% cost of living increase for most employees starting January 2026 and set elected official salaries for the 2027-2030 terms. The Board also approved $509,469.04 in December claims and a residential renovation grant. A request for cell phone reimbursement for the Veterans Service Office was denied.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors approves $494,000 purchase of two motor graders

The Board approved the purchase of two CAT 140-15AWD motor graders and approved November financial reports totaling $390,240.64. The Board also discussed a 911 fund audit finding and the status of the Decatur Radio Tower property.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves $539,715.12 in claims and 2026 holiday schedule

The Board approved November claims and the 2026 holiday and meeting schedules. Members also accepted the FY24-25 audit financial statements, noting a finding regarding improper spending of 911 funds by the Sheriff's department.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Board of Equalization denies property tax exemption for 7th Day Adventists Church

The Board denied a 2025 property tax exemption for the Kansas-Nebraska Assoc. 7th Day Adventists Church due to a lack of evidence of religious use. The Board also approved one personal property tax list correction.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves 13 conditional use permits and two grants

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a cabinetry shop and 12 permits for spreading biomass on various parcels. Two economic development grants were approved, and a temporary speed limit reduction was established for County Road L. A proposal to shorten the zoning permit application form was rejected.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Board of Equalization corrects Burt-Washington Drainage District levy

The Board adopted a resolution to correct a tax levy for the Burt-Washington Drainage District. The Board also approved a personal property tax list correction. A review of a property exemption for a church was held, but no action was taken.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves $545,853.24 in October claims

The Board of Supervisors approved October claims and a software agreement for the Veterans Service Office. The board declined to explore the creation of a county building inspector position. Discussions were held regarding the unsatisfactory condition of Co. Rd. L.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization sets 2025-2026 tax levies

The Board adopted Resolution #2025-11 to establish tax levies for various political subdivisions for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This includes levies for the county general fund, townships, cemeteries, fire districts, cities, villages, and school districts.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors approves September financial reports

The Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and various September reports, including miscellaneous receipts totaling $237,817.64. The Board briefly recessed to allow the Board of Equalization to certify FY 2025-2026 levies.

Fri Sep 26, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County approves Beeline Solar project and 2025-2026 budget

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a solar facility and adopted the county budget and tax request for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board also approved grants for two buildings in Craig and updated the Grievance Board membership.

Fri Sep 26, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves tax list corrections

The Board of Equalization approved several tax list corrections, including valuation adjustments for a property in Summit Township and exemptions for parcels sold to the Army Corps of Engineers. The board also noted the publication of real property exemptions for 2025.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board adds residential renovation program to grant funding

The Board of Supervisors approved a new residential renovation program using Nielsen Foundation grant funds. The board also approved August financial reports and Planning Commission member appointments.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Beeline Solar Project conditional use permit

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Beeline Solar Energy LLC to install a solar facility across multiple sections of Township 21 Range 11E and Township 20 Range 11E. Approval was granted with specific requirements for increased decommissioning bonds and liability insurance.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board adopts 2025-2026 One and Six Year Road Plan

The Board approved the 2025-2026 One and Six Year Road Plan and authorized the annual certification of program compliance. They also approved August claims totaling $1,110,980.06 and established levy authority for several political subdivisions.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves 2024 tax list correction

The Board of Equalization approved a tax list correction for a 2024 TERC case. The action adjusted the valuation of a property located at 209 N 17th St in Tekamah.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves July reports and miscellaneous receipts

The Board of Supervisors approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and July financial reports, including $406,718.92 in miscellaneous receipts. No budget decisions were made regarding a funding request from the Burt County Ag Society. The board entered a closed session to discuss litigation, but no action was taken.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves July claims totaling $504,683.49

The Board of Supervisors approved the July claims and the agenda and previous meeting minutes. A lot split application for Khundahl Home Place was signed. No action was taken on a request from Summit Township for rock hauling or a request for legal funding for the Tekamah Airport Zoning Board.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County awards road project to Oban Construction

The Board of Supervisors approved a pavement reclamation project for County Road L and renewed annual IT and cybersecurity contracts. The board also approved several small business grants for facade and roof improvements and a tourism marketing campaign.

Fri Jun 27, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves property valuation adjustments

The Burt County Board of Equalization approved a series of valuation changes for specific properties based on recommendations from the County Assessor. These adjustments include corrections for lot splits, home styles, and land classifications. Affected taxpayers have 30 days to protest the new values.

Fri Jun 27, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors approves $3.9M in claims and culvert bids

The Board approved June claims totaling $3,989,617.68 and accepted culvert bids from Glup Pipe Sales. The Board also signed a lot split application for Kim and Dee Snow and discussed seasonal help pay rates for the extension office.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves property valuation adjustments

The Board of Equalization approved a series of valuation changes for specific real property parcels based on recommendations from the County Assessor. Most adjustments were due to lot splits processed after the March 19, 2025, cutoff date. Taxpayers have 30 days to protest these new values.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves road equipment purchases and Medicare SHIP contract

The Board approved the purchase of a belly dump trailer and authorized a bid up to $35,000 for a service truck. A new contract for Medicare SHIP Programming was approved for $12,400. The Board also granted a conditional use permit for a manufactured home and approved several lodging tax grants.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves conditional use permit for residence in Pershing TWP

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for Ingrid Williamsen to place a residence on 7.46 acres in Pershing TWP. The board also discussed permit requirements for Connex Boxes, determining they do not require permits as they are not permanent buildings.

Wed May 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves $933,774.16 in May claims

The Board of Supervisors approved May claims and a $4,000 contract for FY25-26 budget preparation. A request to hire an additional Sheriff Deputy was not approved. The Board also authorized engineering services for pavement preservation projects.

Wed May 14, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves 2025-2026 employee health insurance plan

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2025-2026 health insurance package via the NACO pool, maintaining the current employee deductible buy-down. Other actions included approving lodging tax grants, a road maintenance agreement with Oakland Township, and a special liquor license.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board adopts new solar energy zoning regulations

The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2025-03 to amend zoning regulations for solar energy conversion systems, allowing the Planning and Zoning office to accept conditional use permit applications. The board also awarded several road preservation contracts and purchased insurance deductible buy-downs for county buildings.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves solar zoning changes and tower property transfer

The Board of Supervisors approved several amendments to solar energy conversion regulations and authorized the transfer of a radio tower property back to the U.S. government. Other actions included approving a special liquor license and re-appointing a member to the Veterans Service Board.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves amendments to solar energy conversion system rules

The Planning Commission approved several changes to Section 6.15 regarding solar energy conversion systems. These updates address setbacks, tax requirements, bond obligations, and the retention of experts. The recommendations will be sent to the Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2025.

Fri Mar 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board increases cremation fee to $2,500

The Board approved an update to the County Burial Policy, increasing the cremation service fee from $1,650 to $2,500. The Board also approved a $15,500 contract for 2025 bridge inspections and authorized pay for employees during a two-day courthouse closure following a blizzard.

Fri Mar 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County approves conditional use permit for campground

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a campground with specific regulatory and reporting requirements. The board also approved March claims and a property and casualty insurance renewal with a deductible buy-down.

Wed Mar 12, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Board of Equalization approves six property tax exemption applications

The Burt County Board of Equalization held a public hearing to consider six new Form 451 exemption applications for 2025. The board approved all six applications as listed on the provided spreadsheet.

Wed Mar 12, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves two conditional use permits

The Board of Supervisors approved conditional use permits for KAMO, Inc. and Rich Orsi. The board tabled a review of solar energy conversion system regulations and approved February financial reports totaling $391,552.82.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves solar energy regulations and two conditional use permits

The Planning Commission approved updated solar energy conversion system regulations, including new setback requirements and expert retention rules. Two conditional use permits were approved for a kennel facility and a nursery storefront. All approved items will move to the Board of Supervisors on March 12, 2025.

Fri Feb 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves tax correction and vehicle exemption

The Board approved a tax list correction for a property sold to the Village of Decatur and granted a motor vehicle exemption for the Center for Rural Affairs.

Fri Feb 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves demolition grants for Decatur residences

The Board of Supervisors approved two private foundation grants for the demolition of residences in the Village of Decatur. The board also approved February claims totaling $416,579.39.

Wed Feb 12, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board approves zoning permits and economic development grant

The Board of Supervisors approved two conditional use permits for a residence and a feeding operation, along with associated lot splits. They also authorized a $5,250 economic development grant and a temporary liquor license for Lenten fish fry dinners.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two conditional use permits

The Burt County Planning Commission approved a permit for a single-family dwelling and a permit for a Class 1 Large Feeding Operation expansion. The commission also began a review of solar energy conversion system regulations at the request of the Board of Supervisors.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County pauses solar farm permit applications for 120 days

The Board of Supervisors halted new Conditional Use Permit applications for solar facilities to allow for a regulatory review. The board also approved January claims and renewed a library support agreement with three cities.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Equalization approves two tax list corrections

The Board of Equalization approved two corrections to the county tax list. These adjustments affected the valuations of personal property for Kyle M. Olson and Deere Credit Inc.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

Meeting

✓ Decided: Burt County Board of Supervisors completes 2025 reorganization

The Board elected its 2025 leadership, appointed committee representatives, and designated official county depositories. The Board also approved network equipment updates and appointed the 2025 Highway Superintendent.