Mark Mainelli

The board reviewed tax dollar requests and calculated levies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, adopting resolution 2025.10-22 to set levy rates for various subdivisions including Stanton County, the City of Stanton, and Stanton Community School. Additionally, the purchase of new computers for the treasurer's office and a new shredder for the courthouse were approved. The board also reviewed election procedures for voting for NACO officers and approved the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan. Inventory Statements of Election and Appointed Officials were reviewed and placed on file.

The Board of Equalization proceedings included the review and filing of correspondence from the Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC) decisions. The County Assessor presented and explained the monthly correction sheet, which the board subsequently approved and authorized the chairman to sign. There were no listings of clerical errors requiring approval. The Board adjourned and set dates for subsequent statutory and regular meetings.

The Board of Equalization convened to discuss various matters, including the denial of a homestead exemption application due to late filing. The Board of Commissioners discussed correspondence, a jake braking noise issue, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs. They also approved resolutions to add and release pledged security at Stanton State Bank. Additionally, the board discussed insurance coverage for the Veterans' Memorial Park, transitioning the Stanton County Deferred Compensation Plan, safety meeting topics, and authorized the emergency manager to make recommendations for courthouse late starts and closings. They approved the purchase of a heating/cooling unit for the Sheriff's office and a boot/clothing allowance for the courthouse maintenance employee. Road issues, bridge projects, grants, and emergency operations plans were also discussed. The board authorized the purchase of a concrete/asphalt filler and sealer, as well as mobile radios for new equipment.

The Board of Equalization meeting included the approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key actions involved reviewing and authorizing the chairman to sign Assessor Correction Sheet numbered 271 (Tax Year 2025). There were no clerical errors requiring approval. The Board of Commissioners meeting covered reviewing correspondence, approving the Treasurer's Semi-Annual report via Resolution No. 2026.01-3, and discussing stray animal policy outside city limits. The Commissioners instructed the County Clerk to draft a letter to the City of Stanton regarding the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement Contract for Law Enforcement Services. Discussions also included employee matters, requiring the bond related to the Sholes Wind LLC Road Agreement to remain in place for future maintenance, and reviewing road signage needs near Greenfiber. A bid letting was set for bridge abutment repairs. The board approved a brine application service agreement with the City of Norfolk for specified county roads. Finally, various claims for the Documentary Stamp Tax, fees, and large payments for Accounts Payable and Payroll across the General, Road, Emergency Management, Inheritance Tax, Emergency 911, and Courthouse Improvement Funds were approved.

The document records the joint proceedings of the Board of Equalization and the Board of Commissioners for Stanton County, Nebraska, which included separate re-organizational meetings for both bodies. Key actions included the election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for both boards. The Board of Equalization focused on approving the agenda and minutes, and confirming the County Depository Banks for 2026. The Board of Commissioners handled correspondence review, approved committee appointments to various county boards, confirmed the re-appointment of several appointed officials for 2023-2026, and set the continuation of the Weed Superintendent's salary. Furthermore, the Commissioners established the salaries for elected county officials for the 2027-2030 term, approved the revised mileage reimbursement rate of $.72½ cents/mile effective January 1, 2026, and continued the $2,500 per employee contribution to the Health Reimbursement Arrangement plan for 2026.