Cherry County, Nebraska

Meeting

The board will review subcommittee findings regarding zoning regulation revisions submitted by Keith Marvin. The meeting also includes a discussion and potential action on Animal Feeding Operation regulations and the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix.

• Zoning regulation revisions from Keith Marvin
• Animal Feeding Operation regulations
• Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and setbacks

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the county comprehensive plan, a conditional use permit moratorium, and the interim zoning administrator position. The Board of Equalization will also hold hearings and make decisions regarding property valuation protests.

• Discussion and action on the Cherry County Comprehensive Plan updated draft
• Discussion and action on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) moratorium
• Review of applicant proposals for the interim Zoning Administrator position
• Property valuation protest hearings for 11 different parties
• Decision on issuing county tax sale certificates

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will discuss a zoning moratorium, the comprehensive plan draft, and an interim zoning administrator position. The Board of Equalization will also hold hearings and make decisions regarding property valuation and damaged real property protests.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Moratorium
• Cherry County Comprehensive Plan Updated Draft
• Review of applicant proposals for Interim Zoning Administrator
• Property valuation protest hearings for 11 different parties
• Issuance of County Tax Sale Certificates

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 budget amendment. The meeting includes decisions on zoning administration and the opening of bids for a road project. The Board of Equalization will also hear property valuation protests.

• Public hearing and vote to amend 2025-2026 Budget
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Resolution #2026-11 regarding Public Grazing Fund Distribution
• Acceptance of Zoning Administrator's resignation and appointment of an interim
• Property valuation protest hearings for George Adam

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for the county and the Hospital Fund. The meeting includes a bid opening for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project and actions regarding the Zoning Administrator position. The Board of Equalization will also hear property valuation protests.

• Public hearing and action on 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Resolution #2026-11 regarding Public Grazing Fund Distribution
• Acceptance of Zoning Administrator's resignation and interim appointment
• Property valuation protest hearings for George Adam

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for the county and the Hospital Fund. The meeting includes the opening and awarding of bids for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project and actions regarding the Zoning Administrator position.

• Public hearing and action on 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Resolution #2026-11 regarding Public Grazing Fund Distribution
• Acceptance of Cherry County Zoning Administrator’s resignation
• Property valuation protest hearings for George Adam

SPECIAL - Fund Transfer to EM Fund

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and adopt a resolution to transfer funds to the Emergency Management Fund. This action is being taken due to a lack of funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Resolution to transfer funds to the Emergency Management Fund

The Board of Commissioners approved a fund transfer to cover a shortfall in the Emergency Management Fund caused by delayed state revenue. The funds will be used to cover payroll from June through September.

• Approved transfer of $45,000.00 from the 2910 E911 Fund to the 2650 Emergency Management Fund (2-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-10 Fund Transfer and authorized the Chairman to sign (2-0, 1 absent)

Meeting

The board will discuss and act on zoning regulation revisions submitted by Keith Marvin. The meeting also includes a review of the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and setbacks.

• Zoning regulation revisions from Keith Marvin
• Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and setbacks
• Proposed change to the Order of Business to remove agenda approval

The commission voted to include the Lincoln County Livestock Siting Matrix in section 4.08.06 of the proposed zoning regulations. Members also agreed to remove agenda approval from the order of business. The commission deferred final zoning updates to Keith M. until the July 7 meeting.

• Approved including the Lincoln County Livestock Siting Matrix in section 4.08.06 of proposed zoning regulations (5-4)
• Approved removing agenda approval from the order of business (9-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss health insurance premiums and contributions. The board will also act on a response to a May 15, 2026, letter from the NDWEE regarding the TK Angus Permit.

• Health insurance premiums and contributions
• NDWEE response regarding TK Angus Permit
• Board appointment for Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority
• Written permission for a gate on 412th Ave
• Comprehensive Plan update

The Board of Commissioners voted to postpone changes to health insurance premiums and contributions for 90 days to accommodate the budgeting process. The board also appointed Commissioner McConaughey to the Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority.

• Delayed health insurance premium and contribution changes for 90 days (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner McConaughey to the Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority for 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan formatting as a double-sided document (3-0)
• Approved General Fund claims of $262,260.55 (3-0)
• Approved Road Fund claims of $476,723.28 (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Bridge Fund claims of $18,030.00 (3-0)
• Approved Highway Street/Bridge Buyback Fund claims of $9,600.00 (3-0)
• Approved Visitor Promotion Fund claims of $4,950.47 (3-0)

Meeting

The board will discuss and act on revised zoning regulations provided by Keith Marvin. Members will also review the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix and associated setbacks.

• Review of zoning regulation revisions from Keith Marvin
• Discussion of Animal Feeding Operations and the Nebraska Livestock Feeding Operation Development Matrix
• Proposed change to remove agenda approval from the Order of Business

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss vehicle bids for the Sheriff and award a bid for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project. The board will also review health insurance renewals and right-of-way applications. The meeting includes sessions for the Board of Equalization and Board of Corrections.

• Cherry County Sheriff Vehicle Bids
• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Health insurance renewal with Dan Duren, Benefit Management
• Right of Way applications for Mark Monroe and the City of Valentine
• Proposal from Trevor Schleich to install a gate on 412th Ave

The Board of Commissioners approved a health insurance renewal that reduces county HSA/HRA contributions and increases employee premiums. Other actions included approving a new sheriff's vehicle and two right-of-way permits.

• Approved health insurance renewal: reduced HSA county contributions to $125 single/$250 family, reduced HRA county contributions to $25 single/$50 family, and increased employee premiums to $100 single/$300 family (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ram 1500 Bighorn from Tehrani Motors using the Inheritance Fund (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $283,317.09 (General Fund), $125,290.77 (Road Fund), $6,247.96 (Visitors Promotion Fund), $9,542.61 (Emergency Management Fund), and $11,650.00 (Courthouse Special Building Fund) (3-0)
• Authorized Emergency Management Director to sign and approve NEMA Inspection Reports (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way application from Mark Monroe (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Permit from City of Valentine and waived $50 application fee (3-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Restarted bid process for North Whitman Road Armor Coat project after no sealed bids were received

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss vehicle bids for the Sheriff and award a bid for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project. The board will also review health insurance renewals and right-of-way applications. The meeting includes sessions for the Board of Equalization and Board of Corrections.

• Cherry County Sheriff Vehicle Bids
• Whitman Road Armor Coat Project sealed bid opening and award
• Health insurance renewal with Dan Duren, Benefit Management
• Right of Way applications for Mark Monroe and the City of Valentine
• Proposal by Trevor Schleich to install a gate on 412th Ave

The Board of Corrections met to receive a staff and jail update. Members and staff conducted a tour of the jail facility with a Jail Standards representative. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss vehicle bids for the Sheriff and health insurance renewals. The board will also open sealed bids for the Whitman Road Armor Coat Project and review right-of-way applications.

• Sealed bid opening and award for Whitman Road Armor Coat Project
• Cherry County Sheriff vehicle bids
• Health insurance renewal with Dan Duren, Benefit Management
• Right of Way applications for Mark Monroe and the City of Valentine
• Proposal from Trevor Schleich to install a gate on 412th Ave

The Board of Equalization met to discuss upcoming valuation changes. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Meeting

The board will review changes submitted by Keith Marvin and discuss conditional use permits for livestock feeding confinement operations. The meeting includes a discussion on modifying the livestock feeding matrix to fit the local area.

• Review of changes from Keith Marvin
• Discussion of CUP Livestock feeding (confinement) operations
• Discussion of livestock feeding matrix modifications

The Planning Commission appointed a three-member subcommittee to review zoning regulation updates from Keith Marvin. The board also discussed the livestock feeding matrix and potential wording changes for Cattle Country Easements. No formal votes were taken on zoning changes or the livestock matrix.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved April 7th, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Appointed Marla Shelbourn, Sherri Bacon, and Wade Andrews to a zoning update subcommittee
• Set subcommittee meeting for May 12th, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT
• Set next regular meeting for June 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a burn ban and the allocation of forest reserve funds for 2024/2025. The board will also address a Veteran’s Service Board appointment and the county comprehensive plan.

• Resolution #2026-09 Forest Reserve Funds 2024/2025
• Cherry County Burn Ban and related resolution
• Cherry County Veteran’s Service Board Appointment
• Discussion of the Cherry County Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved claims totaling $375,221.32 across multiple funds. They appointed LeRoy Semin to the Veterans Service Office Board and adopted a resolution regarding Forest Reserve Funds. No action was taken on a proposed countywide burn ban.

• Appointed LeRoy Semin to the Veterans Service Office Board (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-09 Forest Reserve Funds (3-0)
• Approved General Fund claims of $48,707.87 (3-0)
• Approved Road Fund claims of $301,830.10 (3-0)
• Approved Bookmobile Fund claims of $10,301.23 (3-0)
• Approved Disaster Fund claims of $13,100.00 (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Management Fund claims of $604.62 (3-0)
• Approved 911 Emergency and Wireless Service Fund claims totaling $1,254.22 (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year road improvement plan. The board will also consider bids for a heat pump at the South Building and sheriff vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on Cherry County 1- and 6-year road improvement plan
• Bids to replace heat pump unit at Cherry County South Building
• Bids for Cherry County Sheriff vehicle purchases
• Resolution #2026-08: Certificate of Deposit transfer to Visitor Promotion Fund
• Resolution #2026-09: Cherry County Burn Ban

The Board of Corrections met to receive a staff and jail update. The board discussed the age and capacity of dispatch computers and authorized the upgrade of two units.

• Approved upgrading 2 dispatch computers

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year road improvement plan. The board will also consider bids for a heat pump at the South Building and sheriff vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on Cherry County 1- and 6-year road improvement plan
• Bids to replace heat pump unit at Cherry County South Building
• Bids for Cherry County Sheriff vehicle purchase
• Resolution #2026-08: Certificate of Deposit transfer to Visitor Promotion Fund
• Resolution #2026-09: Cherry County Burn Ban

The Board of Commissioners approved a new road improvement plan and a contract for HVAC replacement in the South Building. The board also authorized the closure and transfer of a Visitor Promotion Certificate of Deposit and approved $266,254.96 in general fund claims.

• Approved Monroe HVAC bid #1366 for $11,650 for South Building furnace and A/C (3-0)
• Adopted One-and-Six Year Road Improvement Plan and Resolution #2026-07 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-08 to close and transfer Visitor Promotion CD at Pinnacle Bank (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $266,254.96 (3-0)
• Set May 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT to open bids for North Whitman Road Armor Coat Project (3-0)
• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled decision on countywide burn ban to next regular meeting
• Tabled decision on health insurance renewal options to May 26, 2026 meeting

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year road improvement plan. The board will also consider bids for a heat pump at the South Building and sheriff vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing: Cherry County 1- and 6-year road improvement plan
• Bids to replace heat pump unit at Cherry County South Building
• Cherry County Sheriff vehicle purchase bids
• Resolution #2026-08: Certificate of Deposit transfer to Visitor Promotion Fund
• Resolution #2026-09: Cherry County Burn Ban

The Board of Equalization approved a contract for commercial property assessments and a specific tax list correction. The assessment contract is required by a 6-year state statute.

• Approved tax list correction #65 (3-0)
• Accepted Lake Mac Assessments 2027 Commercial Property assessments contract for $73,000 (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and claims. The board will discuss and act on NEMA Public Assistance Inspection Reports and review the Cherry County Extension Annual Report.

• NEMA Public Assistance Inspection Reports
• Cherry County Extension Annual Report
• Highway Superintendent update
• Emergency Management update

The Board approved claims across multiple funds, including the General and Road funds. The board also approved meeting minutes from the Board of Commissioners, Board of Equalization, and Board of Corrections.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes from March 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Board of Equalization minutes from March 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Board of Corrections minutes from March 31, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $101,642.54 in General Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $212,636.10 in Road Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $4,942.01 in Visitor Promotion Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $10,301.23 in Bookmobile Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $3.05 in Emergency Management Fund claims (3-0)

Meeting

The board is discussing updates to zoning regulations and the proposed Comprehensive Plan from Marvin and Associates. Members will also act on the effects of LB663 regarding permit application timelines and mandatory education hours.

• Updates to Zoning Regulations and proposed Comprehensive Plan via Marvin and Associates
• Action on LB663 regarding permit application timelines and education hours
• Discussion on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) animal feeding operations/livestock feeding matrix
• Review of procedures for decommissioning cellular communications towers
• Definition of the word 'commence' for regulations

The commission discussed the impact of LB663 on conditional use permit timelines and the need to modify the Animal Feeding Operations matrix for local soil types. No new ordinances were passed, and the board sought legal recommendation on the definition of the word 'commence' for regulations.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved minutes with corrections (8-0)
• Excused absence of Bill Wachob (7-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will review the hospital budget and hold a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year Road Improvement Plan. The board will also consider a right of way permit for Consolidated Companies and a contract with Marvin Planning Consultants.

• Approval of FY26-27 Cherry County Hospital Budget
• Public hearing on 1- and 6-year Road Improvement Plan
• Right of Way Permit request from Consolidated Companies
• Marvin Planning Consultants contract regarding Cherry County Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on Gordon Critchfield Homestead Exemption Rejection

The Board of Commissioners approved the Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget and authorized the use of Highway Buyback funds for the North Whitman Road armor coat project. The board also approved various fund claims and authorized the Sheriff to seek bids for a new vehicle.

• Approved Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget (3-0)
• Approved Highway Buyback funds for North Whitman Road armor coat project (3-0)
• Approved claims for General Fund ($308,928.43), Road Fund ($143,609.59), Visitors Promotion Fund ($7,801.80), Emergency Management Fund ($9,887.12), and Health Claims Fund ($738.95) (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff Osburn to search for a new vehicle and present bids (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Application for Consolidated Companies to install fiber (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign NEMA policy record (3-0)
• Authorized Attorney Eric Scott to draft a letter to Marvin Planning Consultants regarding contractual obligations (3-0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes for Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county operations and approve budgets. The session includes updates from emergency management, the sheriff, and the county hospital. The board will also hold public hearings regarding road improvements and a homestead exemption rejection.

• Approval of Cherry County Hospital FY26-27 Budget
• Public hearing on 1- and 6-year Road Improvement Plan
• Purchase options for Cherry County Sheriff vehicles
• Public hearing regarding Gordon Critchfield's Homestead Exemption Rejection
• Contract and letter from Marvin Planning Consultants regarding the Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-2027 budget for Cherry County Hospital. They also authorized the purchase of a new Sheriff's Department vehicle and approved several fund claims. A public hearing for the Road Improvement Plan was held, but the board deferred a final decision until April 28, 2026.

• Approved Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $308,928.43 (General Fund), $143,609.59 (Road Fund), $7,801.80 (Visitors Promotion Fund), $738.95 (Health Claims Fund), and $9,887.12 (Emergency Management Fund) (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff Osburn to search for a new vehicle and present bids (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the record of NEMA policy (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Application for Consolidated Companies to install fiber (3-0)
• Approved use of Highway Buyback funds for North Whitman Road armor coat project (3-0)
• Authorized Attorney Eric Scott to draft a letter to Marvin Planning Consultants regarding contractual obligations (3-0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes for Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the hospital budget and road improvement plans. The session includes updates from emergency management, the sheriff, and the highway superintendent. The Board of Equalization and Board of Corrections will also hold separate hearings.

• Approval of FY26-27 Cherry County Hospital budget
• Public hearing on 1- and 6-year Road Improvement Plan
• Purchase options for Cherry County Sheriff vehicles
• Homestead Exemption Rejection hearing for Gordon Critchfield
• Contract and letter from Marvin Planning Consultants regarding Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved the Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget and authorized the use of Highway Buyback funds for the North Whitman Road armor coat project. The board also approved various fund claims and a right-of-way request for fiber installation. A public hearing for the Road Improvement Plan was held, but the plan was sent back for corrections.

• Approved Cherry County Hospital 2026-2027 budget (3-0)
• Approved $308,928.43 in General Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $143,609.59 in Road Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $7,801.80 in Visitors Promotion Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $9,887.12 in Emergency Management Fund claims (3-0)
• Approved $738.95 in Health Claims Fund claims (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff Osburn to search for a new vehicle and present bids (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Application for Consolidated Companies for fiber installation (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county updates and various resolutions. The session includes a Board of Equalization meeting to decide on permissive exemptions for two churches.

• Certification of the Public Tax Sale List by the County Treasurer
• Resolution #2026-05 regarding a Grant Fund transfer for the Bookmobile
• Resolution #2026-06 regarding Forest Reserve Funds
• Permissive exemption decisions for St. John’s Episcopal Church and Valentine Presbyterian Church
• Support letter for the Kilgore Road Grant

The Board of Commissioners approved a letter of support for the first stage of the Kilgore Road Grant Project and appointed Jim Bargen to the NCDHD board. The board also authorized fund transfers and distributions for the Bookmobile and Forest Reserve funds. General and Road fund claims were approved.

• Approved Kilgore Road Grant letter of support (3-0)
• Appointed Jim Bargen to the NCDHD board (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-05 Fund Transfer from Grant Fund to Bookmobile Fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-06 Forest Reserve Funds Distribution (3-0)
• Approved General Fund claims totaling $63,997.88 (3-0)
• Approved Road Fund claims totaling $161,264.47 (3-0)
• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes for Board of Commissioners, Equalization, and Corrections (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fund transfers and forest reserve funds. The Board of Equalization will also meet to decide on permissive exemptions for two churches.

• Certification of Public Tax Sale List by the County Treasurer
• Resolution #2026-05 regarding Grant Fund transfer for Bookmobile
• Resolution #2026-06 regarding Forest Reserve Funds
• Permissive exemption decisions for St. John’s Episcopal Church and Valentine Presbyterian Church
• Support letter for Kilgore Road Grant

The Board of Equalization approved permissive exemption applications for St. John’s Episcopal Church and Valentine Presbyterian Church. In both cases, the board voted to reject the County Assessor's recommendation.

• Approved St. John’s Episcopal Church Exemption application (3-0)
• Approved Valentine Presbyterian Church Exemption application (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will consider right-of-way permits and the potential purchase of a State of Nebraska maintenance yard. The Board of Equalization will hold public hearings on permissive exemptions for several entities. The Board of Corrections will discuss LiveScan upgrades funded by a Nebraska State Patrol grant.

• Right of Way Permits for Great Plains Communications in Wood Lake and Crookston
• Potential purchase of State of Nebraska Maintenance Yard
• Permissive Exemption hearings for Cherry Hills Estates LLC, Wood Lake Union Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Valentine Presbyterian Church
• Discussion of grant equipment purchase through PET Region using Emergency Management Funds
• LiveScan Upgrades via Nebraska State Patrol Grant

The board approved tax list corrections resulting from clerical errors and a state Homestead Audit. Two permissive exemption applications were approved, while two others were deferred for further research regarding for-profit business use of church space.

• Approved Tax List Corrections #53-64 (3-0)
• Approved Cherry Hills Estates LLC Permissive Exemption Application (3-0)
• Approved Wood Lake Union Church Permissive Exemption Application (3-0)
• Tabled permissive exemptions for St. John’s Episcopal Church and Valentine Presbyterian Church until March 10, 2026

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will consider right-of-way permits for Great Plains Communications and a potential purchase of a state maintenance yard. The Board of Equalization will hold public hearings on permissive exemptions for several entities, including churches and Cherry Hills Estates LLC.

• Right of Way Permits for Great Plains Communications in Wood Lake and Crookston
• Potential purchase of State of Nebraska Maintenance Yard
• Permissive Exemption hearings for Cherry Hills Estates LLC, Wood Lake Union Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Valentine Presbyterian Church
• Discussion on Communications Budget regarding Applied Connective and Boyd’s Communication
• LiveScan upgrades via Nebraska State Patrol Grant

The Board of Commissioners decided not to purchase the State of Nebraska Maintenance Yard. Other actions included approving right-of-way permits for fiber optic installation and scheduling a highway improvement public hearing.

• Declined purchase of State of Nebraska Maintenance Yard
• Approved Right of Way Permits for Great Plains Communications (Wood Lake and Crookston projects)
• Set 1- and 6-year Highway Improvement Program Public Hearing for March 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST
• Authorized Emergency Management Director to purchase cooling tent and tablets via PET Region grant
• Approved $11,540.46 fund transfer from 2500 Grant Fund to 2050 Bookmobile Fund
• Approved claims totaling $265,752.32 (General Fund), $121,645.98 (Road Fund), $6,977.03 (Visitors Promotion Fund), and $9,583.66 (Emergency Management Fund)
• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road and weed updates and consider right-of-way permits. The Board of Equalization will hold public hearings on permissive exemptions for several entities. The Board of Corrections will discuss LiveScan upgrades funded by a Nebraska State Patrol grant.

• Right of Way Permits for Great Plains Communications in Wood Lake and Crookston
• Potential purchase of a State of Nebraska Maintenance Yard
• Permissive Exemption hearings for Cherry Hills Estates LLC, Wood Lake Union Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Valentine Presbyterian Church
• LiveScan upgrades via Nebraska State Patrol Grant
• Discussion on Bookmobile funding

The Board of Corrections authorized the Justice Administrator to apply for a LiveScan equipment grant through the Nebraska State Patrol. The grant would cover a printer and computer software to replace an obsolete machine. Maintenance costs for years 2-5 are estimated at approximately $4,200 per year.

• Authorized Justice Administrator to work with Nebraska State Patrol for LiveScan grant (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a CDBG grant for the Niobrara Valley Vineyards project and the abandonment of 908th Road. The board will also consider a professional services agreement with Schneider Geospatial and changes to zoning office hours and pay.

• Public hearing: CDBG Program for Niobrara Valley Vineyards Grant Project
• Authorization to request funds for CDBG #21-TD-001
• Schneider Geospatial Professional Services Agreement
• Proposed changes to Cherry County Zoning pay structure and office hours
• Public hearing and Resolution #2026-04 for the abandonment of 908th Road

The Board of Commissioners approved the abandonment of a one-mile section of 908th Road and authorized a request for CDBG grant funds. The board also approved a professional services agreement with Schneider Geospatial and various claims totaling over $520,000 across multiple funds.

• Approved Resolution #2026-04 for the abandonment of 908th Road
• Approved authorization to request funds for CDBG 21-TD-001
• Authorized chairperson to sign Schneider Geospatial Professional Services Agreement
• Approved $105,701.86 in General Fund claims
• Approved $196,246.07 in Road Fund claims
• Approved $4,275.73 in Visitor Promotion Fund claims
• Approved $10,301.23 in Bookmobile Fund claims
• Approved $300,000.00 transfer from Inheritance Tax Fund

Meeting

The body will discuss and act on Zoning Regulations Articles 9, 10, 11, and 12, as well as river setbacks outside the Scenic River Ag District. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. Members will review the Planning Commission bylaws and Rules of Procedure.

• Zoning Regulations Article 9, 10, 11 & 12
• River Setback (outside Scenic River Ag District)
• Annual review of Planning Commission bylaws and Rules of Procedure
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary

The commission elected a new Chairman, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members voted to keep the Planning Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure without changes. The board also approved a request for the chairman or designee to join the Zoning Administrator in asking commissioners to address the status of Marvin and Associates.

• Approved Oct. 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied motion to suspend work on Zoning regulations updates (3-3)
• Approved request for chairman or designee to accompany Zoning Administrator to the commissioners' agenda regarding Marvin and Associates (6-0)
• Elected Duane K. as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Gordon W. as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Sherri B. as Secretary (6-0)
• Approved no changes to Planning Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure (6-0)
• Excused absences for Duane K. and Bill W. (6-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a Highway Superintendent and determine their salary. The board will also consider a state offer to purchase the State Road Yard and a request for additional funds for the Cherry County Event Center.

• Appointment and salary for 2026 Cherry County Highway Superintendent
• State of Nebraska offer to purchase State Road Yard
• Request to pledge additional funds for Cherry County Event Center
• Resolution #2026-03 to transfer funds from Inheritance Tax to Road Fund
• Motor vehicle tax exemption request for Sandhills Church of Hope

The Cherry County Board of Equalization met to review clerical errors on the tax list. The board approved corrections #49-52 as presented by Assessor Bancroft.

• Approved tax list corrections #49-52 (3-0)

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a Highway Superintendent and determine their salary. The board will also consider a fund transfer from inheritance tax to the road fund and a request for additional funds for the Cherry County Event Center.

• Appointment and salary for 2026 Cherry County Highway Superintendent
• Resolution #2026-03 to transfer funds from Inheritance Tax to Road Fund
• Request to pledge additional funds for Cherry County Event Center
• State of Nebraska offer to purchase State Road Yard
• Motor vehicle tax exemption request for Sandhills Church of Hope

The Board of Corrections met to receive updates on jail operations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Meeting

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will discuss a state offer to purchase the State Road Yard and the appointment and salary of the 2026 Highway Superintendent. The board will also review a request for additional funds for the Cherry County Event Center and a motor vehicle tax exemption for Sandhills Church of Hope.

• State of Nebraska offer to purchase State Road Yard
• Appointment and salary of 2026 Cherry County Highway Superintendent
• Request to pledge additional funds for Cherry County Event Center
• Motor vehicle tax exemption for Sandhills Church of Hope
• Resolution #2026-03 to transfer funds from Inheritance Tax to Road Fund

The Board of Commissioners appointed Jay D Osburn as Highway Superintendent and approved a $3,500 setup fee for Beacon software upgrades. The board also authorized a load rating inspection for a bridge on Anderson Bridge Road and approved several fund transfers and tax exemptions.

• Appointed Jay D Osburn as Highway Superintendent for 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 one-time setup fee for Beacon Upgrade Bundle (3-0)
• Approved load rating inspection for Anderson Bridge Road bridge via Mainelli Wagner
• Approved Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Sandhills Church of Hope (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-03 Fund Transfer (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $268,076.08 from General Fund, $111,683.18 from Road Fund, and $5,832.10 from Visitors Promotion Fund (3-0)
• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Highway Superintendent wage increase and Bookmobile Fund transfers

Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct its 2026 reorganization, including appointing leadership and designating depository institutions. The body will also consider salary resolutions for elected officials and review bids for a Road District 1 loader.

• Resolution #2026-02 regarding Elected Official 2027-2030 Salaries
• Opening and awarding of sealed bids for Road District 1 Loader
• Resolution #2026-01 to abandon 908th Road
• State of Nebraska Highway Department Maintenance Yard offer to purchase letter
• Planning & Zoning Board appointment(s)

The Board of Commissioners conducted its annual reorganization, appointing leadership and committee liaisons for 2026. The board approved a $111,000 purchase for a Road District 1 wheel loader and passed resolutions regarding road abandonment and official salaries. Planning and Zoning Board members were re-appointed to three-year terms.

• Appointed Commissioner McConaughey as Chairperson and Commissioner DeNaeyer as Vice Chairperson (3-0)
• Awarded $111,000 bid to General Equipment & Supplies for a 2020 HITA ZW180-6 wheel loader (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01 for the Abandonment of 908th Road (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-02 regarding Elected Officials 2027-2030 Salaries (3-0)
• Re-appointed Duane Kime, Marla Shelbourn, and Bill Wachob to the Planning and Zoning Board (3-0)
• Approved Noxious Weed 2025 Year End Reports (3-0)
• Approved Treasurer Hammond’s semi-annual statement for July–December 2025 (3-0)
• Approved $89,398.55 in General Fund claims and $88,841.97 in Road Fund claims (3-0)