Amanda Gilbert

The board discussed and took action on several administrative and financial items, including the approval of a modified holiday schedule, the acceptance of grant funding for equipment, and the approval of bank pledges for the upcoming year. The board authorized industrial appraisals, approved funding for employee recognition awards, and finalized wage scales for the highway department. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of new office equipment, adopted resolutions of appreciation for retiring supervisors, and extended an interlocal agreement for prosecution services. The meeting also included adjustments to a joint consolidation interlocal agreement, the filing of various financial reports, and the review and approval of numerous departmental claims and disbursements.

The board conducted a hearing to consider a list of organizations requesting motor vehicle exemptions, which were subsequently approved as recommended by the County Treasurer. Additionally, the board approved tax corrections for real estate and personal property as recommended by the County Assessor.

The board discussed and approved several items, including an Interlocal Agreement for the Problem Solving Court, the hiring of a third deputy position, and the Platte Valley Juvenile Diversion grant application. Grant funding was approved for the Loup River Water Trail and the Columbus Area Arts Council. The board also authorized the purchase of an 800 MHz radio system for the joint communications center, a vending machine for the breakroom, chairs for the assessor's office, two computers for the sheriff, and a contract with the Nebraska Public Service Laboratory. Additionally, several fund transfers were approved, including a large transfer from the Inheritance Tax Fund to the Road Fund. Other actions included changing the employee life insurance provider, approving a broadband agreement, and authorizing payment of claims across various county funds.

The board approved several financial and operational matters including a cemetery mowing reimbursement, payment of a contract with Frontier, and expansion of the county telephone system. The board authorized a five-year contract for an electronic death registration system and approved salary increases for deputy county attorneys. Decisions were made regarding interlocal agreements for emergency communications, county sheriff payments for radio costs, and a contract renewal for substance testing. A resolution was adopted regarding the year-end certification of the County Highway Superintendent. Additionally, the board reviewed committee reports, accepted various treasurer receipts, and approved the payment of claims across multiple county funds.

The board conducted a public hearing to consider a list of organizations seeking motor vehicle exemptions. Following the hearing, the board formally approved the motor vehicle exemption requests submitted by Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Platte Valley Humane Society as recommended by the County Treasurer.