Holt County

The board met in its capacity as a Board of Equalization and in regular session to address various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the approval of tax list corrections, the review of payroll and departmental claims, and the presentation of the CASA of Elkhorn Valley quarterly report. The board authorized a lease agreement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and received updates regarding emergency management and county fire resource utilization. Additionally, the board approved the acquisition of cyber security insurance, finalized contract agreements for building projects, and authorized the purchase of a 2026 Peterbilt truck. Furthermore, the board opened and accepted various bids for gravel and road construction grading projects for the upcoming year.

The board conducted business as a Board of Equalization and in a regular session. Key topics included the approval of tax list corrections, the acknowledgement of TIF annual reports from O'Neill and Atkinson, and the voiding of duplicate payment checks. The board reviewed departmental activities, payroll and other related claims, and correspondence. Additionally, the board approved skid steer leases for the Weed and Road Departments, authorized motorgrader training, and approved the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Suburban through state bid while declaring an older vehicle as surplus.

The Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization and in a regular session to handle county business. Actions included approving tax list corrections, acknowledging a report on a public tax sale, and approving surety bonds for township and fire district officials. The Board set a public hearing date for a Conditional Use Permit application, reviewed various reports, and accepted service quotes from Applied Connective Services for IT and phone systems. Additionally, the Board appointed auction services for surplus materials, approved several Right of Way permits, set bid dates for upcoming road projects, accepted a bid for asphalt, and authorized the purchase of a lowboy trailer. The session concluded with the review and approval of departmental claims.

The Holt County Board of Equalization convened to handle assessments, adjourning shortly after. The Holt County Board of Supervisors subsequently convened, reviewing claims and correspondence and allowing time for public comment, though no members of the public appeared. Key actions included approving Resolution #2026-03 for a Highway 20 Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement and receiving an update from the Governance Committee regarding the phone system, managed IT service quote, and NIRMA. Surety bonds for a township treasurer were approved, along with several zoning applications. The Road Department presented its activity report. Bids were opened for the construction of a metal building for District #6 Shop, which, after review, was awarded to Green Gable Contracting for $1,798,965.00. Payroll and related claims were approved, and a bid date for gravel for 2026 was set for March 31, 2026. The Holt County Policy on Roads and Bridges for 2026 was also approved.

The document details proceedings from two sessions of the Holt County Board of Supervisors on February 17, 2026. The initial session, convened as a Board of Equalization, included a public hearing to receive comments on Exemption Applications (Forms 451 & 451 NF), followed by the approval of exemption applications for West Holt Memorial Hospital, MyBridge, Sandhills Investors, LLC, and Accura Healthcare of O'Neill, LLC. Tax list corrections submitted by the Assessor were also approved. The subsequent regular session included reviewing correspondence, claims, and the Treasurer's Report. Key actions included approving the Verizon Wireless antenna modification project with an annual rent increase of $5,000.00, proceeding with wiring the administrative building for a backup generator, and approving the One & Six Year Plans following a public hearing. A resolution formally adopting the specific road improvement plan for the current year and the six-year plan was passed. The Board also set a bid date for 2026 asphalt, approved a Right of Way permit for Great Plains Communications, and approved an Engineering Agreement with JEO Consulting Group for a micro-surfacing project. Finally, claims totaling $247,466.83 for the General Fund, $192,354.38 for the Road Fund, and $20,988.31 for the Visitors' Promotion Fund were allowed, along with $535.00 for the Law Enforcement Contract Fund.