Tamara L. Hitchcock

The meeting includes updates from the library and road department, law enforcement vehicle upfit estimates from the sheriff, a public hearing regarding the 1 and 6 year review, the designation of a state print shop, the renewal of NIRMA insurance, a review of pledged collateral and disbursement reports from the treasurer, and the monthly report from the district court.

The Board discussed an application for the installation of auto gates on 836th and 473rd roads, with the decision deferred to a future meeting. Information regarding road department equipment updates was presented. Official actions included the approval of the LPA Program Agreement, Resolution 2026-08 regarding the Calamus Reservoir State Rec Road, and a Special Designated License for the Northside Bar. Additionally, the Board approved a 2026-2028 Region 3 Agreement, a fiscal year 2026-2027 Region 3 match request, and NACO Benefit Services health and dental enrollment. Financial and departmental reports for April were reviewed, a $6000 KENO fund request for a baseball field scoreboard was approved, and the board held a closed session regarding potential litigation.

The board convened for several agenda items including a session of the Board of Equalization where a tax exemption was approved for Kamp Kaleo. Other key topics included discussions on preliminary tax-exempt bond funding for the Cedar River Road project, a request for auto gates on 836th Road, and a landowner request regarding ditch spraying. Additionally, the board reviewed departmental reports from the County Road Superintendent, County VSO, Treasurer, District Court, County Attorney, and County Sheriff. The board also approved new accounts for the County Sheriff, passed Resolution 2026-05 regarding the Region 26 Council, updated an interlocal agreement, and held a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

The board discussed the installation of auto gates on 836th Road and determined that a survey is required before further action. During the Board of Equalization, a tax exemption form for Kamp Kaleo was approved. The meeting also included presentations from the Loup Basin Public Health Department regarding current projects, the County Road Superintendent on road department activities, the County Weed Superintendent concerning the purchase of a new sprayer, and the Sheriff regarding a law enforcement vehicle trade-in. Additionally, the board approved two resolutions related to County Certificates and a Project Program Agreement, as well as payroll and claims for the month.

The Board of Commissioners addressed several business items, including authorizing the County Clerk to open new bank accounts and receiving an update from the Agriculture Liaison representative regarding current projects. Discussions were held regarding funding options for the Custer County Recycling Center, with the item set for review in one month. The Road Superintendent presented department information, and the Weed Department reports were signed as required by the state. Additionally, an appointment was made to the Library Board, payroll and claims for the month were approved, and a request from a landowner regarding ditch spraying was tabled for the next agenda.