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Tue Jul 14, 2026

Meeting

Cedar County Board of Commissioners meets July 14, 2026

The Board of Commissioners will hold discussions with the Zoning Administrator, Road Superintendent, Treasurer, and Emergency Manager. The meeting includes a presentation by NACO Deputy Director Candace Meredith and a session for the Board of Equalization.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA July 14, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 9:30 Discussion with Treasurer/Action as Required 10:00 NACO Deputy Director, Candace Meredith 10:30 Discussion with Emergency Manager/Action as Required 11:00 Board of Equalization (see separate agenda) AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: 576 Ave Precinct 7 New Business: SDL’s – Nissen Wine Weed Supt. Applications Omitted Personal Property Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
Tue Jun 23, 2026

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Cedar County Board of Commissioners to discuss zoning and road updates

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports from the Zoning Administrator and Road Superintendent. The agenda includes decisions on a truck bid for District 3 and a wage resolution.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve cost-of-living wage adjustments

The Cedar County Commissioners approved Resolution 26-10 to adjust wages for cost of living and Resolution 26-11 to establish a $475 transit petty cash fund. The board also approved several conditional use permits for acreage splits and authorized the purchase of a new truck and boat ramp signs.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA June 23, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: District 3 Truck Bid Award Wage Resolution 26-10 New Business: SDL – Bow Valley Park Association Resolution 26-11 Transit Petty Cash Transit Surplus Property Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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June 23, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by Meier and seconded by Donner to approve the minutes with claims to be added. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Weed Superintendent, Justin Heikes, brought a rough draft of an advertisement for the job opening and discussion was held on where to print it. Schmit then brought up the boat ramp signs that had been designed as a 24x36 sign and shared the proof with the board. Board agreed to purchase from B’s Enterprises. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented the following building permits: Bob Thoene 30x50 pole shed, Brent Gould house, Roger Hahne 20x100’ open front cattle shed, Mark Lute 50x80 pole barn, Ron Joslin 30x100 shed addition, Donna Gowery house & garage. The following conditional use permits were all presented to split acreages off existing places: Jerry Johnson 11.1 acres, Terry Gowery 5 acres, Dave & Lori Hansen 6.7 acres, Keith Haberman 8.3 acres, Brandon Sudbeck 5 acres, and Tim Froehling 5 acres. Motion to approve [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

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✓ Decided: Cedar County Commissioners approve general and road fund claims

The board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and various claims for payment across multiple funds. They decided to maintain current insurance deductibles and deferred decisions on a District 3 truck bid and a cost-of-living wage adjustment to the next meeting.

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June 9, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Fee reports were reviewed by the board and brief discussion was held on the option to increase our deductibles and lower our insurance premium for the new fiscal year. The board agreed to leave the deductibles where they were at. Weed Superintendent, Justin Heikes, reported to the board on his ongoing projects. He also stated he intends to resign from his position as weed superintendent in the new year. Discussion was held on how and when to advertise for a new superintendent. Schmit will work with Heikes to get an accurate job description together as well as a job posting. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented the following building permits: J & ER Farms 60x100’ shed, Jon Pehrson hoop barn addition, Chris & Kara Lammers 25x31 attached garage, CLM Enterprises 40,000 bu grain bin, Claire Wieseler 14x24 garden shed. Road Superi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

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Cedar County Board discusses dust control and road maintenance

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss items with the Zoning Administrator, Road Superintendent, and Emergency Manager. The agenda includes a discussion on dust control with Mark Goeden and reviews of various county claims.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County Commissioners update employee life and disability insurance policies

The board approved changes to employee life and short-term disability coverage to increase benefits while maintaining similar premium costs. They also approved several special designated liquor licenses and a printing contract for public hearing postcards.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA May 26, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 9:30 Discussion with Emergency Manager/Action as Required 10:00 Mark Goeden – Dust Control AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: Group Life/Short Term Disability Options New Business: SDL – Hard Patch SDL – Cedar Co Ag Society JPH Postcard Printing Designation Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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May 26, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Clerk Schmit presented two special designated licenses for the Cedar County Ag Society for the county fair the 3 weekend in July. One for the rodeo night July 16, and another for the three concert nights July 17-19. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Meier to approve the SDL’s for the Cedar County Ag Society. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented the following building permits: Roger Hahne 45x20’ open-front building, Lathan Ohlrich 53,000 bu used grain bin, Joey Tramp new house, Craig & Tina Sharpe new house, John Stappert 30x60” pole barn. Road Superintendent, Carla Schmidt, presented a right of way permit for Viero Fiber Networks for a small portion of District 2. The permit was approved by Commissioner Meier. Discussion was held on the part-time sign-technician position. Carla wil [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Meeting

Cedar County Board considers road closure and nursing facility tax exemption

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss operations with the weed, zoning, and road superintendents. The Board of Equalization will review a late permissive exemption filing for a nursing facility.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County adopts Local Emergency Operation Plan and closes section of 576 Ave

The Board approved the adoption of the Local Emergency Operation Plan and the closure of a portion of 576 Ave. Other actions included selecting a group dental plan and approving several tax exemptions.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA May 12, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:35 Discussion with Weed Superintendent/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:15 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required -Resolution for Road Closure of 576 Ave between 884 and 885 Road 9:45 Discussion with Clerk of District Court/Action as Required 10:00 Board of Equalization: Nursing Facility Exemption -Late Permissive Exemption Filing AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: LEOP Resolution Group Life/Short Term Disability Options New Business: Group Dental Plan Selection Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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May 12, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Weed Superintendent, Justin Heikes, came before the board to discuss issues in District 1 with brush in the road right-of-way, which will become a snow trap. The issue is not well-controlled currently because of concern for organic row crops. Discussion was held on how to notify constituents about the issue. The right of way is the responsibility of the landowner to maintain. Heikes will get an ad in the paper to help spread the word. Clerk Schmit opened discussion on the group dental plan that was approved at the previous meeting, there are two options. The employee does not get to choose, the board needs to choose with option the county will offer. After a brief discussion on the differences in the plans, a motion to offer plan A for group dental was made by McGregor, seconded by Meier. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Unfinis [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

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Cedar County Board to hold public hearing on 562 Ave road closure

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss zoning and road maintenance. The session includes a bid opening for a District 1 payloader and a public hearing regarding a road closure.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County Commissioners approve road closure on 562 Ave

The board passed Resolution 26-7 to formally close a road on 562 Ave. Other actions included approving a personal property tax correction and offering employee-funded dental and vision insurance.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA April 28, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 9:30 Bid Opening: District 1 Payloader 10:15 Public Hearing on Road Closure of 562 Ave AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: LEOP RTI Upgrades New Business: Tourism Board Report Personal Property Tax Correction Group Life & ST Disability Policy Discussion Group Dental & Vision Policy Discussion Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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April 28, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. County Assessor, Janelle Heikes, presented an accelerated personal property tax statement for parcel 5047. Motion to approve the tax correction was made by Donner and seconded by McGregor. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Clerk Schmit presented a report on behalf of the tourism board. Grants were approved by the board for the Tour de Nebraska, Whispering Prairie Pine Cabins, LLC, and Bow Valley Scheutzenfest for $1,000 each for advertising efforts. A brick & mortar grant was awarded to Logan Creek Vintage & Thrift for new signage in the amount of $2,204.55. Schmit stated these grants would be included in the claims to be paid at the first meeting in May. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented the following building permits: Darvin Johnson 50x50 pole barn, Roger Hahne 30x24 commodity shed addition, Todd Hahne 50x31 shop an [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

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Cedar County Board considers road closure and emergency management organization

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss zoning, road maintenance, and emergency management. Key actions include a proposed road closure and a road agreement with the Village of Wynot.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County appoints Ashley Gowery as Transit Manager

The board appointed a new Transit Manager and approved several land-use and tax corrections. They also formally closed a section of road in Precinct 21 and established the emergency management department. A chip-seal bid from Midwest Coatings was rejected.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA April 14, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required -Resolution for Road Closure 576 Ave, Precinct 21 9:30 Terry Pinkelman – 891 Road Agreement with Village of Wynot 10:00 Discussion with Clerk of District Court/Action as Required 10:15 Discussion with Emergency Manager/Action as Required -Resolution for Organization of EM 10:45 Executive Session, Personnel Matters AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: LEOP RTI Upgrades New Business: Accelerated Tax Statement, Tax Corrections on Homestead Exemptions from Assessor SDL – Nissen Wine Appointment of Transit Manager Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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April 14, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote, County Assessor, Janelle Heikes, presented an accelerated tax statement for parcel 7463. Motion to approve the tax correction was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Heikes also presented 16 tax corrections due to the state auditing homestead exemptions. Motion to approve all 16 corrections was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Clerk Schmit presented a special designated liquor license on behalf of Nissen Wine for a wine tasting on June 23 in conjunction with the bike ride coming through Hartington. Motion to approve the SDL was made by Donner and seconded by Meier. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Fee reports were reviewed by the board. Road Superintendent, Carla Schmidt, opened discussion on the chip-seal bid opened at the last meeting. After [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Meeting

Cedar County Board to hold public hearing on Shop EZ liquor license change

The Cedar County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss zoning, road maintenance, and emergency management. The board will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license change for Shop EZ and open bids for chip-seal road repair.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve liquor license change and set road closure hearing

The board approved a liquor license change for Shop EZ and scheduled a public hearing for the closure of 562 Ave. Megan Wortmann was appointed to the Tourism Board. A bid for a District 3 chip-seal project was tabled.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA March 24, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 9:30 Public Hearing: Shop EZ Liquor License Change 9:45 NMC Skid Loader Short-Term Lease Renewal 10:00 Bid Opening: Chip-Seal Road Repair 10:15 Discussion with Emergency Manager/Action as Required 10:30 Riverside Technologies Inc. (RTI) Business Review 11:00 Executive Session, Personnel Matters AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: Road Closure 562 Ave (Resolution for Public Hearing) New Business: Accelerated Tax Statement from Assessor Tax Sale Certification & County Tax Sales from Treasurer Tourism Board Appointment, Megan Wortmann Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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March 24, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. County Assessor, Janelle Heikes, presented an accelerated tax statement that was reviewed and approved. After a brief discussion and nomination by the tourism board, a motion was made by Donner and seconded by McGregor to appoint Megan Wortmann to the Cedar County Tourism Board. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Commissioner McGregor gave a report on the Area on Aging and monthly reports were reviewed. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented the following building permits: Joe Noecker 2,500 sq ft house and a 70x40’ machine shed, Richard Junck 13,000 grain bin, Neil Feilmeier 12x30’ greenhouse. Road Superintendent, Carla Schmidt, presented the resolution setting the public hearing date at April 28" at 10:15 AM for the closure of 562 Ave as reported on by Schmidt at the last meeting. Motion to pass the Resolution 26-4 was m [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

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Cedar County Board of Commissioners to meet March 10

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county operations. The agenda includes scheduled discussions with the Zoning Administrator, Road Superintendent, and Emergency Manager.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County approves wireless tower and acreage split permits

The board approved a conditional use permit for a 315-foot wireless communication tower and three permits to split acreages. The Road Superintendent recommended vacating a section of 562 Avenue due to lack of vehicular use.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA March 10, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 9:30 Heidi Borg, Adrian Smith’s Agriculture Liason 10:00 Discussion with Emergency Manager/Action as Required AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: New Business: Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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March 10, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Meier to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Monthly fee reports were reviewed and approved by the board. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented the following conditional use permits: Vertical Bridge dba Towers, LLC for a wireless communication tower 315’ tall with a 75’ perimeter fence at the base. Motion to approve the conditional use permit was made by McGregor and seconded by Meier. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Three other conditional use permits were presented to split acreages off as follows: Joey Tramp 7.19 acres, Roger Janssen 6.28 acres, Matt Potts 5.0 acres. Motion to approve these conditional use permits was made by Meier and seconded by Donner. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Building permits were presented as follows: Jacob Siebrandt moving in an accessory dwelling, Steve Noecker 36x84 hoop barn, Marvin Nordhues 60x80 shop, Larry Tweedy attached [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

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Cedar County Board discusses Magnet Fire dissolution

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the dissolution of Magnet Fire. The board will also hold discussions with the Zoning Administrator and Road Superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve lottery outlet change and road closure study

The board approved a name change for a lottery sales outlet and adopted a resolution to study a potential road closure. Two zoning variances were granted, and an SDL for the Cedar County Ag Society was approved.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA February 24, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:00 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 9:30 Board of Equalization: Magnet Fire Dissolution AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: County Burial Application County Life Insurance Benefit New Business: SDL’s – Cedar County Ag Society Approve Name Change for Lottery Outlet (EMR Ventures) Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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February 24, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Meier to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Clerk Schmit presented an SDL for the Cedar County Ag Society for a Nebraska Association of Fair Managers District Meeting March 29. Russ Flaming was in attendance to explain what the meeting is for. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the SDL. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Discussion was held on the change that has taken place at the approved lottery outlet doing business as Backroads Barbecue now d/b/a Bruno’s Roadhouse. Motion to approve EMR Ventures, LLC d/b/a Bruno’s Roadhouse as a lottery sales outlet for the Cedar County component of the NCG joint keno lottery was made by Donner and seconded by Meier. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Clerk Schmit let the board know the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 is complete. Monthly fee repor [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

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Cedar County Board to hold public hearing on 1 & 6 Year Plan

The Cedar County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 1 & 6 Year Plan. The board will also open bids for gravel and aggregate and discuss matters with the Zoning Administrator and Road Superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County approves 1 & 6 year plan and gravel bids

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 26-2 regarding the 1 & 6 year plan and accepted all bids for gravel and aggregate. Other actions included appointing a member to an advisory board and approving liquor licenses for receptions.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA February 10, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:15 Executive Session: Personnel Matters 9:45 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 10:00 Public Hearing: 1 & 6 Year Plan 10:30 Bid Opening: Gravel & Aggregate Bids 10:45 Discussion with Clerk of District Court/Action as Required AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: County Burial Application New Business: SDL’s – Nissen Winery Appointment to Northeast Nebraska Area on Aging Advisory Board County Life Insurance Benefit Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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February 10, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner reciting the pledge of allegiance and answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. ‘Minutes from the January 27 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Clerk Schmit opened discussion on the request from the Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging for an advisory board appointment Motion to appoint Alice Pommer to the advisory board was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Clerk Schmit then presented five SDL’s for Nissen Wine for receptions on various dates this spring and summer. Motion to approve five SDL’s was made by Donner and secorided by Meier. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Discussion was held on the county burial policy and the need for an application process. Clerk Schmit will gather more information and examples from other counties. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented one building permit for Chris Gubbels, a 20x24’ house addition. Discussion was held on completing surveys in Dis [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Meeting

Cedar County Board discusses transit budget and zoning

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county transit budget and Federal Title VI program updates. The agenda includes reviews with the County Treasurer, Zoning Administrator, and Road Superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County Board aligns Road Department overtime with federal standards

The Board of Commissioners voted to align Road Department overtime payments with the Fair Labor Standards Act. They also prohibited the acceptance of partial payments and approved a special drinking license for a wedding reception.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA January 27, 2026 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 8:45 Discussion with County Treasurer/Action as Required -Partial Payments 9:00 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:30 Extension Office Annual Update 10:00 Discussion with Transit Manager/Action as Required -Federal Title VI Program -Budget Update 10:30 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 11:00 Executive Session: Potential Litigation 11:30 Executive Session: Personnel Matters AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: New Business: SDL – American Legion at Menominee Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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January 27, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 AM and the meeting was called to order as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor, and Dick Donner answering roll call. Also present, County Clerk Jessica Schmit. Chairman Donner stated the open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Minutes from the January 13 meeting were reviewed and a motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Meier to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. County Treasurer, Jean Wiebelhaus, discussed the option of receiving partial payments with the board. Motion to not allow the acceptance of partial payments was made by McGregor seconded by Meier. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. She also alerted the board there was a bad check written to transit that they will have to write off. Zoning administrator, Tim Gobel, presented the following building permit for Ray Moser, a 24x48’ cabin shed. Monthly fee reports were reviewed by the board. Clerk Schmit presented a SDL for American Legion Post 128 for a wedding reception at the Menominee Hall on April 25. Motion by Donner, second by McGregor to approve SDL. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Road Superintendent, Carla Schmidt, discussed the annual safety meeting will be held at the VFW. She is advertising for gravel bids to be opened [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Meeting

Cedar County Board considers Y & Y contract and employee reclassification

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve annual administrative appointments, holiday schedules, and mileage rates for 2026. The body will also discuss vehicle exemptions and personnel handbook changes. Decisions are expected regarding a contract with Y & Y and Resolution 26-1.

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✓ Decided: Cedar County Board appoints leadership and approves 2026 operational settings

The Board appointed Dick Donner as chairman and Mike Meier as vice chairman. The commissioners approved the 2026 legal holiday schedule, designated official legal newspapers, and set the mileage reimbursement rate. They also approved updated personnel handbook policies and various fund claims.

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CEDAR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS P.O. BOX 47 – 101 SOUTH BROADWAY – COURTHOUSE HARTINGTON, NE 68739 DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Dick Donner Mike Meier David McGregor PHONE 402-254-7412 FAX 402-254-7410 AGENDA January 13, 2026 8:30 Open Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call NOTE – Open Meeting Laws Posted for Public Inspection Call for Motion for Board Chairman Approve Agenda Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Approve Board Committee Appointments Approve County Position Appointments Approve Legal Newspaper Approve Commissioner Meeting Date and Time Approve County Depositories Approve Legal Holidays for 2026 Approve Mileage Rate for 2026 Public Comment AGENDA ITEMS WITH TIME APPOINTMENT 9:00 Discussion with County Treasurer/Action as Required -Vehicle Exemptions 9:15 Discussion with Zoning Administrator/Action as Required 9:30 Discussion with Road Superintendent/Action as Required 10:30 Executive Session: Personnel Matters AGENDA ITEMS ADDRESSED AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION Unfinished Business: New Business: Y & Y Contract SDL – All Saints Church Personnel Handbook Changes Resolution 26-1 Employee Reclassification Public Comment Board Member or Committee Reports Review and Approval of Claims The County Board Reserves the Right to go into Executive Session in Accordance with Sections 84-1410
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January 13, 2026 The Cedar County Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Cedar County Courthouse at 8:30 am and the meeting was called to order by County Clerk Jessica Schmit per Statute 23-274 as advertised, with Mike Meier, David McGregor and Dick Donner answering roll call. Statement was made that open meetings laws are posted on the wall for public inspection. Schmit called for a motion for Board Chairman. Motion was made by Meier and seconded by McGregor to appoint Dick Donner as chairman. Voting: Meier, yes; Donner, yes; McGregor, yes. Motion carried. Motion by Donner to nominate Meier as vice chairman was seconded by McGregor. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Meier to approve the agenda. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Motion was made by McGregor and seconded by Donner to approve minutes for the December 23, 2025 meeting. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. Board member appointments were discussed as listed below with the only change being transit removed as an appointment. Motion was made by Donner and seconded by Meier to approve the board appointments as discussed. Motion carried with a 3 to 0 vote. District One: Region IV Northstar Disabilities, Missouri River Advisory Group, and National Scenic River. District Two: Region IV Mental Health and Northeast Nebraska Public Health Board District Three: Landfill and solid waste, Goldenrod Hills, HUD and Northeast Area on Aging. The following appointments were re [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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