Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (4-25-2024)

April 16, 2024

O'Neill, Nebraska

The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present except Treptow. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasurer Shelly Ross and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on April 4, 2024, in the Holt County Independent.  

Chairman Frahm convened the meeting at 9:30 A.M. with the flag salute.

Motion by Paxton, 2nd by Tielke, to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2024, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke and Frahm. Voting Nay: None.  Absent: Treptow. Motion carried.

The Public Hearing scheduled for 9:35 A.M. to review the Permissive Exemption Applications on parcels #450019664 & #450019725 was canceled by the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

Motion by Tielke, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the tax list corrections #24-009 to #24-010 as submitted by the Assessor. Voting Aye: Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Tielke, Keyes and Frahm. Voting Nay: None.  Absent: Treptow. Motion carried.

Chairman Frahm adjourned the meeting at 9:44 A.M.

Doug Frahm, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

April 16, 2024

O'Neill, Nebraska

The Holt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session as per adjournment with all members present except Treptow.  This meeting publicized to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on April 4, 2024, in the Holt County Independent.  

Chairman Tielke convened the meeting at 9:47 A.M. and informed the public of the location of the Open Meeting Poster.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Keyes, to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2024, meeting as printed. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Treptow. Motion carried.

The Treasurer's Report was presented and placed on file.

The Board reviewed claims on file.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Breiner, to approve the surety bond on file for Barry L. Kelly, Verdigris Township. Voting Aye: Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Keyes and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Treptow. Motion carried.

The Finance Committee reported that the County Officials had remitted their monthly fees to the County Treasurer as required.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the zoning applications on file for: Matt & Tiffany Hoffman a tract in SW ¼ 26-27-12 and Donald Hoffman & Delores Hoffman a tract in SE ¼ 2-26-12. Voting Aye: Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Keyes, Neiman and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Treptow. Motion carried.

Courthouse Custodian Rick Slaymaker updated the Board on Courthouse maintenance. 

Weed Superintendent Bill Babutzke presented his Quarterly Report.  

The Board discussed the administrative building office space.

10:45 A.M. being the time advertised, Chairman Tielke convened a public hearing to consider the vacation/abandonment of public road on 510 Avenue between 869th Road & 870th Road on the Holt/Antelope County line. Two interested taxpayers were present for the hearing.

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Neiman, to adjourn from public hearing at 10:52 A.M. Voting Aye: Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Keyes, Neiman and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Treptow. Motion carried.

Resolution #2024-06 - The following described public road: A portion of county road on 510 Avenue between 869th and 870th Road East line Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 9 West of the 6th P.M., Holt County Nebraska shall be vacated and relinquish the right of way back to the adjacent landowners.

The foregoing resolution was introduced by Supervisor Keyes, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Neiman. Voting Aye: Paxton, Frahm, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Treptow. Motion carried. The complete resolution will be printed in the official minutes.

Supervisor Treptow arrived at 10:56 A.M.

11:00 A.M. was the time advertised to receive bids for the Highway Striping for 2024. No bids were received for the Highway Striping for 2024. 

Motion by Keyes, 2nd by Treptow, due to the absence of bids received for the Highway Striping a new bid date will be set for May 16, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. for the Highway Striping for 2024. Voting Aye: Frahm, Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed snow pusher quotes that were received.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Paxton, to set a bid date for C45(566) Bridge repair for May 16, 2024, at 11:15 A.M. Voting Aye: Treptow, Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried. 

Road Superintendent Gary Connot presented the Road Department Activity Report.

Motion by Frahm, 2nd by Paxton, to approve the following claims. Voting Aye: Keyes, Neiman, Breiner, Paxton, Frahm, Treptow and Tielke. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried.

General Fund Total: $229,304.34: American Express, Serv, $203.03; Antelope Co Sheriff, Serv, $600.00; Appeara, Serv, $447.37; Applied Connective, Serv, $6,833.66; AT&T, Serv, $102.29; Atkinson Graphic, Ads, $649.05; William Babutzke, Trvl, $223.86; Beam Ins, Ins, $420.53; Biglin's Mortuary, Burial, $5,137.50; Black Hills Energy, Serv, $2,037.61; Bomgaars, Supp, $4,077.88; Brown Cty Treas, Judge, $8,775.00; Marcy Brown, Atty Fee, $70.10; Bullseye Fire Sprinkler, Serv, $823.30; C&S Repair, Rep, $734.55; Carhart Lumber, Supp, $8,282.17; Century Link, Serv, $185.25; Century Link, Serv, $1,664.94; Maria Izabel Chavez, Brd Mem Fee, $511.50; City of O'Neill, Serv, $620.16; Clearfly Comm, Serv, $332.68; Clerk of Dis Crt, Pstg, $265.95; Connot Tire, Rep, $6,909.73; Crowne Plaza Kearney, Trvl, $434.85; CVSOAN, Dues, $200.00; DAS State Accounting, Serv, $424.00; MSC-410526, Serv, $100.95; James G Egley, Brd Mem Fee, $70.10; Election Systems & Software, Elec, $2,208.90; Elkhorn Valley Family Medicine, Med, $97.00; Fire Protection Services, Serv, $635.00; Daniel Fullner, Brd Mem Fee, $95.10; Fusion, Serv, $295.37; Galyen, Boettcher & Baier, Atty Fee, $1,187.25; Gokie Oil, Fuel, $58.21; Gokie Oil, Fuel, $150.85; Gokie Oil, Fuel, $129.96; Gotschall & Sholes, Atty Fee, $5,790.00; Government Forms & Supplies, Forms, $220.00; Great American Leasing, Serv, $1,592.94; Great Plains Comm, Serv, $231.91; Helena, Supp, $11,731.00; Holiday Inn Express, Trvl, $269.90; Holt Co Ind, Ads, $2,194.32; Holt Co Court, Pstg, $303.00; Holt Co Dis Crt, Crt Cost, $217.00; Holt Co Treas, Fee, $43.00; Hometown Leasing, Serv, $82.41; Idemia Identity & Security, Serv, $5,685.00; Jack's Uniform & Equipment, Serv, $1,691.69; KBRX, Ads, $7.50; Klein Law Office, Atty Fee, $580.00; Christal McDonald, Brd Mem Fee, $50.00; Meritain, Ins, $125,000.00; Microfilm Imagine, Serv, $246.00; MIPS, Serv, $2,121.94; NACO, Reg Fee, $20.00; NE Health & Human Serv, Men Hlth, $90.00; NPPD, Serv, $3,386.96; NT&T, Serv, $482.87; NebraskaLink, Serv, $280.00; Niobrara Valley Electric, Serv, $73.46; O'Neill Car Wash, Rep, $46.33; O'Neill Chemical, Supp, $1,242.41; O'Neill Electric Motor Serv, Serv, $86.00; O'Neill Family Pharmacy, Med, $25.86; O'Neill Printing Co, Ads, $90.00; O'Neill Shopper, Ads, $928.45; Office Products Center, Supp, $251.00; Ogden's Ace Hardware, Supp, $422.83; One Office, Supp, $345.82; One Office, Supp, $360.58; One Office, Supp, $66.72; One Office , Supp, $49.90; One Office,  Supp, $39.06; One Office, Supp, $205.86; One Office, Supp, $266.25; One Office, Supp, $37.10; One Office, Supp, $55.54; Petty Cash – Assessor, Pstg, $10.04; Petty Cash -CDC, Pstg, $66.34; Petty Cash – Clerk, Pstg, $15.57; Petty Cash - Cty Atty, Pstg, $125.46; Petty Cash  - Sheriff, Pstg, $44.78; Petty Cash – Treas, Pstg, $11.65; Postmaster – Extension, Pstg, $320.00; Prairie Hills Ford, Serv, $125.05; Quality Alignment & Repair, Parts/Rep, $66.60; Quill, Supp, $255.22; Ranchland Auto, Parts, $1,440.40; Rasmussen Land Surveying, Serv, $8,886.70; Region IV, Serv, $5,548.00; Reiser Ins, Ins, $40.00; Rotherham Tire, Serv, $64.50; Security Shredding, Serv, $40.00; Share Corp, Serv, $479.62; Darla Smith, Serv, $1,700.00; Ken Stenka, Trvl, $1,160.43; Summerland Advocate, Ads, $396.04 ; Three River, Serv, $119.59; Bill Tielke, Trvl, $597.16; Amy Timmerman, Mifi, $90.04; Torpin's, Supp, $1,871.89; UNL, Serv, $1,200.00; US Bank, Supp, $2,574.32; Verizon, Serv, $820.85; Verizon Connect, Serv, $56.85; Verizon Wireless, Serv, $539.40; Deb Walnofer, Class, $180.40; Ladonna Werth , Trvl, $249.24; Wex Fleet, Fuel, $2,234.07; Zelle, Serv, $3,000.00

Road Fund Total:$325,276.50: AKRS Equip, Supp, $3,557.77; Avera St. Anthony's, Med, $120.00; B's Enterprises, Serv,  $88,710.00; Bowman Consulting, Serv, $10,205.00; Breiner Welding & Fabrication, Supp, $2,026.24; Butte Implement, Supp, $1.80; Cahoy's Gen Store, Fuel, $798.43; Rodd Carr, Trvl, $9.62; Carroll Olson Enterprises, Serv, $304.08; Century Link, Serv, $119.69; Century Link, Serv, $84.66; Century Link, Serv, $172.48; Century Link, Serv, $68.63; Chambers Township, Gravel, $1,487.77; City of Atkinson, Serv, $78.80; Cole Petroleum, Fuel, $20,020.00; Cole Sand & Gravel, Gravel, $329.75; Dexter Diesel, Fuel, $132.05; Elkhorn Rural Public Power Dist, Serv, $91.69; Elkhorn Sand & Gravel, Gravel, $16,313.04; Emme Sand & Gravel, Gravel, $52,361.73; Ewing Feed & Supply, Supp, $4.29; Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott, Trvl, $559.80; Farmers Pride, Serv, $9,934.29; First Stop, Supp, $169.66; Galyen Energy, Serv, $9,696.48; Garrett Enterprising, Supp, $1,083.82; Great Western Gas, Fuel, $330.14; Green's Service, Serv, $10,842.79; John Harvey, Trvl, $24.00; Heartland Fire, Serv, $729.43; Holt Co Tire, Parts/Rep, $243.95; Hometown Market, Supp, $70.27; J&J Sanitation, Serv, $309.11; J&J Sanitation, Serv, $191.74; John Deer Financial Power Plan, Serv, $668.64; K & M Telephone, Serv, $36.36; Kramer Mfg, Parts/Rep, $1,566.75; LCL Truck Equip, Serv, $1,197.40; Mitchell Equip, Parts, $337.64; Motor Fuels, Fuel, $4,887.00; Municipal Power, Serv, $757.47; NE Safety Center, Serv, $210.00; NMC, Supp, $21,792.48; North Central Public Power, Serv, $114.53; Northeast Nebraska Telephone, Serv, $46.15; O'Neill Auto Supp, Supp, $3,314.26; O'Neill Super Foods, Supp, $84.229; Occupational Health Services, Serv, $115.00; One Office, Supp,  $1,535.03; Osborne Const, Conrock, $20,290.00; Platte Valley Comm, Serv, $116.75; Pomp's Tire Serv, Parts/Rep,  $955.82; Reiman's Body Serv, Parts/Rep, $121.00; Rose Equip, Parts/Rep, $933.90; Roy's Auto, Parts/Rep, $50.00; Ryan's Truck & Tractor, Parts/Rep,  $162.95; Schindler Elec, Parts/Rep, $515.97; Seger & Sons Repair, Parts/Rep, $648.25; Shamrock Diesel, Parts/Rep, $1,132.78; Southside Mini Mart, Fuel, $250.75; The Sandhills Ties, Ads, $45.00; The Wrangler, Ads, $20.00; Triple J Repair, Parts/Rep, $285.26; Triple R Tire, Parts/Rep, $1,990.70; Truck Center Co, Parts/Rep, $1,818.19; Uline,Serv, $239.94; Village of Chambers, Serv,  $89.00; Warp, Serv, $60.99; White Star Oil, Fuel, $353.41; White's Serv, Serv, $277.09; WM. Krotter, Parts/Rep, $225.12; WPCI, Serv, $66.00

Visitor's Promotion Fund Total: $13,002.26: Atkinson High School Rodeo, Rodeo,  $1,000.00; Kylee Borg, Fee, $401.40; Nebraskaland Magazine, Ads, $375.00; Norfolk Daily News, Ads, $365.00; O'Neill Chamber of Commerce, Contract Lbr, $1,025.86; O'Neill Ministarial Assoc, Leland, $2,500.00; Shamrock Ringers, Horseshoe, $160.00; Summerfest Car Show, SummFest, $500.00; Taylor Made Printing, Ads, $6,220.00; Stop Program Fund Total: $695.50; US Bank, Stop, $695.50

Covid American Rescue Plan Fund Total: $20,996.00: FCF Const, Concrete, $20,996.00

Jail Commissary Fund Total: $1,500.00: Cidnet, Serv, $1,500.00

Jim Gotschall, attorney for Boyd/Holt County E-911 was present to give an update on assessments for Holt County.

Chairman Tielke adjourned the meeting at 12:08 P.M. until April 30, 2024, at 9:45 A.M. 

William J. Tielke, Chairman

Cathy Pavel, Clerk

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