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Dec 17, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Supervisors Record No. 49
The Platte County Board of Supervisors meeting addressed several key items, including the appointment of John Harms to the Platte County Sheriff's Merit Commission, approval of office staff wage increases for 2025, and the appointment of Ivy Klug to the Extension Board. The board also approved the purchase of patrol vehicles and laptop computers for the Sheriff's department. Multiple improvement grant requests were reviewed and acted upon, with some approved and others denied. Resolutions of appreciation were adopted for Jerry Engdahl, Ron Pfeifer, and Diane Kapels. The board accepted Diane Kapels' resignation as Register of Deeds and appointed Sigrid Parker as her replacement. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were allocated to various fire departments for ambulances and for county maintenance. A maintenance agreement, utility applications, and a bid for the Loup River Bridge repair were approved. The board also entered into a closed session to discuss pending litigation and reviewed various financial reports and claims.
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The board considered motor vehicle exemptions for several organizations, including Columbus Community Hospital, Girl Scouts Spirit of America, and Columbus Housing Authority. A settlement was also approved regarding an appeal from FRC Housing, LLC.
Dec 3, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Supervisors Record No. 49
The Platte County Board of Supervisors meeting addressed several key items. A price increase for janitorial services in 2025 was approved. The board approved a FY2026 grant application and authorized the Vice-Chair to sign. Changes to the Platte County Employee Handbook for 2025 were accepted. A utility permit for Mears Construction was approved. Resolution No. 24-19, an interlocal agreement with Madison County for asphalt paving Project C-71(854A), was approved, authorizing the Vice-Chair to sign. The consideration of ARPA funds was tabled to December 17th. A bid from Bierman for 1st-floor bathrooms was approved. The addition of Nationwide Insurance Roth IRA to employee deductions was approved, contingent on five or more employees electing the service. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation. Committee reports included updates on phone problems at the Extension office, upcoming road projects, and a community needs study. Correspondence was accepted, filed, and credited to the proper accounts. Claims were approved, and the County Clerk was ordered to issue checks. The meeting concluded with the approval of the adjournment to December 17, 2024.
Nov 19, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Platte County Board of Equalization
The board considered motor vehicle exemptions for several organizations, including Platte Valley Humane Society, Platte County Food Pantry, Holy Family Church and School, and Columbus Community Hospital. They also approved TERC cases and appraisals as presented by the County Assessor.
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