February 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM - Board of Equalization & Supervisors

1. Please silence all cell phones

2. Pledge Allegiance and Prayer

3. Roll Call  

4. Inform public of the posting of the open meeting laws  

5. The meeting notice was published in the Columbus Telegram on February 17th, and the Humphrey Democrat on February 18th, 2026. 

6. Approval of agenda as written  

7. Approve the minutes of January 27th, 2026

8. Discussion and possible action on the following: 

9. County Treasurer

9.a. Motion to Open the Hearing

9.b. Motion to close the Hearing

9.c. Requesting approval of the following Motor Vehicle Exemptions as presented by the County Treasurer: Scotus Central Catholic, Boy Scout Troop 115, St. Francis Parish, St. Bonaventure Church, Columbus Community Hospital, St. Anthony Church, Columbus Family YMCA. 

10. County Assessor

10.a. Requesting approval of Tax List Correction(s) #15030 

10.b. 2026 Permissive Exemptions

10.c. Consideration of setting the Hearing for 2026 Permissive Exemptions for Tuesday, March 24th at 9:05 a.m. 

11. Motion to adjourn to March 24th, 2026. 

12. Please silence all cell phones

13. Roll call

14. Inform public of the posting of the open meeting laws

15. The meeting notice was published in the Columbus Telegram on February 17th, and the Humphrey Democrat on February 18th, 2026. 

16. Approve the agenda as written

17. Approve the minutes for February 10th as written

18. Discussion and possible action on the following:

19. Platte County Extension Office 

19.a. Presentation of 2025 Annual Report 

20. Convention & Visitors Bureau, Theresa Grape 

20.a. Presentation of Ag Park Survey Results Presentation 

20.b. Consideration of CVB Improvement Grant Fund Requests

20.b.1. Pacer AI Subscription Renewal 

20.b.2. ITI Digital Subscription Renewal 

20.b.3. Consideration of Platte County Mural Creation 

21. Zelle HR Solutions — Hannah Murray 

21.a. Consideration of Public Defender Recommendations 

22. Consideration of Appointed Officials Salaries Retroactive to January 1, 2026

22.a. Weed Superintendent, Mark Borchers 

22.b. IT/Emergency Manager, Tim Hofbauer 

22.c. Convention & Visitors Bureau, Theresa Grape 

22.d. General Assistance, Sharon Bahr 

23. Consideration of Resolution 26-07 — To put the issue of discontinuing the Township form of Government before the voters. 

24. Supervisor Reilly - Consideration of Publication of Minutes in the Columbus Telegram and Humphrey Democrat 

25. Supervisor Reilly — Consideration of ARPA funds 

25.a. Highway Department Camera/Surveillance and Access Control (Key Fob) 

25.b. Highway Department Purchase & Install Truck Lift 

26. Highway Department 

26.a. Road Report

26.b. Consideration of Utility Permits:  
Great Plains MR 1110 Fiber Optic, Midstates 1)MA 1423, MA 1522, and MA 1514, 2) ML 817, m: 17 1/2, ML 1720, ML 2120 and ML 21/12 - Fiber Optic, Terry Foltz Water and Electrical for Irrigation MC 2227 and MC 1211: Loup Power Optic Cable E. 8th Street and 29th Ave. 

26.c. Consideration of the purchase of a lift for the Platte Center Highway Shop with a portion of funds coming from ARPA. 

26.d. Discussion and preliminary approval on agreement with Loup Public Power on project C-71 (877) Bridge #71002110 on 400th Ave on Loup Canal - Replacement 

27. Committee Reports

28. Motion to accept, file and credit the proper accounts in correspondence:  Monthly Fee Reports, Veteran Office Report of Federal Claims Filed and Decisions Received for the period of January 2025 through December 2025, Issued Permit Transfer - Construction and Operating Permit for Loup Valley Portk LLC Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, Northeast Nebraska SOlid Waste Coalition - Landfill Site OBservations, Notice of Vacancy - ESU7, Offical Bond and Oath for Rebecca L. Wallin - Treasurer for School District of Newman Grove Public Schools, Cancel General Fund check no. 12252884 in the amount of $40.00 to Jackson Services - duplicate payment, Treasurer Receipts $26,531.62

29. Motion to approve the Trouba Law Claim 

30. To approve all remaining claims 

31. Public Comments

32. Motion to Adjourn to March 10th, 2026