Kim Kwapnioski

The Platte County Board of Supervisors meeting addressed several key items, including the purchase of laptops and patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's department, renewal of a contract with Electronic Engineering, purchase of in-car cameras and washing machines for the jail. The board also approved the purchase of computers, patrol vehicles, and cameras, as well as the renewal of a contract with Electronic Engineering. Additionally, they approved the purchase of washing machines, set a hearing date for the 1 & 6 year Road Improvement Plan, approved the Year-End Certification of County Highway Superintendent, approved the purchase of printers for the County Attorney's office, approved a purchase agreement for Ag Park, approved payment to SparqData, and considered salary increases for various positions. A closed session was held, followed by approval of salary increases for the County Maintenance Technician, General Assistance Administrator, and Emergency Manager. Finally, claims were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

The board meeting included presentations from the Platte County 4-H program and the Nebraska Extension. Proclamations were made for Nebraska 4-H month. Contracts were approved for mitigation services, a website update, and a CVB improvement fund request. A request for funds to replace a well was denied. The board heard public comments during a 1&6 Year hearing and approved the program. A consultant work order was approved, as were utility permits. Salary increases were approved for the Veterans Service Officer and Weed Superintendent. Payments were approved for Burrows Cemetery, Granville Cemetery, and signs for the North Courthouse. Claims were approved for various funds, including General Fund, Road-Bridge Fund, Comprehensive Juvenile Services Fund, Child Support Enforcement Fund, County Visitor Promotion Fund, County Visitor Improvement Fund, Preservation/Modernization Fund, HIA/Self Funding Insurance Fund, Adult Pretrial Diversion Fund, Federal FEMA Grant Fund #3, Victim Assistance Fund, COVID American Rescue Fund, Law Enforcement Fund, and District Probation Fund.

The board meeting covered various topics, including approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs, the purchase of a new office copier for the Platte County Veterans Office, and the display of pinwheels on the courthouse lawn for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Discussions also included the FY 2025 Juvenile Services Commission Grant Program, an interlocal agreement for prosecution services with the City of Columbus, and bids for asphalt and concrete for the 12th Avenue Paving Project and 2024 asphalt projects. The board approved utility permits, accepted committee reports, and approved claims for various funds including General Fund, Road-Bridge Fund, Comprehensive Juvenile Services Fund, Child Support Enforcement Fund, County Visitor Promotion Fund, County Visitor Improvement Fund, Preservation and Modernization Fund, HIA/Self Funding Insurance Fund, Adult Pretrial Diversion Fund, Victim Assistance Fund, COVID American Rescue Fund, Inheritance Tax Fund, Keno Lottery Fund, Law Enforcement Fund, and District Probation Fund.

The board approved tax corrections, held a hearing to consider permissive exemptions, and denied an exemption for St. Bonaventure. Other exemptions were approved for Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus and Columbus Spanish SDA Mission. Property Valuation Protest dates were set for July 15-17 and 18, 2024. A motion to table a budget review was carried. An interlocal agreement between Platte and Colfax Counties for Veteran's Services was approved. The transfer of a surplus vehicle from PCSO to IT was approved. Attendance at two conferences was approved. Utility permits were approved for Trailblaz34 CO2 Pipeline and Midstates Data Transport. Resolution 24-04 was tabled. Committee reports were given. Correspondence was accepted, filed, and credited to proper accounts. Claims were approved, with one exception which was approved separately.

The board meeting involved discussions and decisions on various topics, including a presentation on the Nebraska Historic Tax Credit program, the purchase of courthouse cameras, approval of a lottery license renewal, a haul road agreement, and a NDOT sign permit cancellation. A road report was given, committee reports were presented, and correspondence was reviewed and filed. Numerous claims were approved, covering various departments and funds, including general fund, road-bridge fund, juvenile services fund, child support enforcement fund, visitor promotion fund, HIA/self-funding insurance fund, adult pretrial diversion fund, victim assistance fund, COVID American Rescue fund, law enforcement fund, law enforcement equipment fund, and district probation fund. The meeting concluded with an adjournment to a future date.