Mark McFarland

The discussion primarily focused on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application received for a 300-foot Telecommunications Tower proposed for a rural Shickley location within the AG-1 zoned district. Public hearings for this CUP application are scheduled for March 23, 2026, with the Planning and Zoning Board, and March 24, 2026, with the County Board. The Committee also reviewed permits issued between December and February, along with filed subdivisions, and discussed the necessity of following up on previous permits issued in Fairmont.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the presentation and review of the semi-annual statement by the County Treasurer. The Board approved an occupy county right-of-way permit for Steve Adkisson to install a water line in Geneva Township, and subsequently approved a schedule of claims presented for payment across multiple funds including General, Road/Bridge, and 911 funds. The JCM Subdivision located in Madison Township was approved after review, along with the motion to schedule the employee appreciation dinner for February 20, 2026, at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds. The Board also approved an Interlocal Agreement with York County for interim sharing of the Emergency Manager position. Updates were provided regarding the Trailblazer RC & D activities for 2026, including the confirmation that Household Hazardous waste collection will occur, but no tire or electronic recycling. Finally, Chairman Neiman announced liaison appointments for various county departments.

The meeting included the approval of claims across the General Fund, Road/Bridge Fund, 911 Emergency Management Fund, and 911 Wireless Service Fund. The Board approved multi-year quotes for fire alarm system inspections and fire extinguisher inspections for the courthouse. Liquor license hearings were held for C & C Carlson Investments, LLC, resulting in the approval of both Class C and Class L licenses. A resolution was adopted authorizing the County Treasurer to accept and hold partial payments for delinquent property taxes in escrow. Additionally, the Board approved an occupy county right-of-way permit for Glenwood Telecommunications, Inc. for boring a fiber optic line, approved changes to the gravel bid process, and received an update on LB 1231 from USDA Wildlife Services.

The meeting included the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and an announcement regarding the availability of the Open Meetings Act for review. The primary action item involved the approval of several tax corrections, specifically items #2022-04 through 2022-08, and 2023-02, as presented by the County Assessor. No other business was brought before the Board prior to adjournment.

The meeting included the approval of claims across multiple funds: General Fund, Road/Bridge Fund, Register of Deeds Preservation & Modernization Fund, Inheritance Tax Fund, 911 Emergency Management Fund, and Hospital Operations Fund. The Board approved the fee reports for January 2026. A motion was passed to approve the Ely Subdivision with a specified legal description. The Board also approved a quote from Johnson Controls to add a 15-gallon glycol fill station for the courthouse HVAC system. Furthermore, Resolution #2026-06 was introduced and adopted, authorizing the Chairman to sign the Project Program Agreement with the State of Nebraska (NDOT) for the STWD-CBMP(10) Grafton at Turkey Creek project.