Public Meeting Minutes: September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Budget Hearing

I. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members Present

II. Motion to Legally Convene

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Beth Gentrup and seconded by Cindy Hild to declare the meeting open and properly advertised by advance notice through publication in the "Antelope County News" as shown by the certificate attached to the official minutes of the meeting. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the president and all the Board members prior to the meeting. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the president and members of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. It was announced that the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted in the meeting room and agendas were available for interested persons. The motion Carried.

Charles Balsiger: Absent
Bob Chilcoat: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Troy Berryman: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Gary Arehart: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

III. Introduction of Any Guests Present

Public Discussion: There were no guests present.

IV. Excuse Absent Board Members

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Gary Arehart and seconded by Randy Jochum to to excuse absent members for personal reasons. The motion Carried.

Charles Balsiger: Absent
Bob Chilcoat: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Troy Berryman: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Gary Arehart: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

V. Discussion from Administration & Board

Public Discussion: Administrator Dahl reported that the annual budget process initiates in October upon receipt of health insurance rates from the EHA Board. The presentation included a historical review of ESU 8 funding sources—specifically core service dollars and property taxes—followed by a comprehensive review of the draft budget document.

VI. Discussion from Public

Public Discussion: There was no public discussion.

VII. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Troy Berryman and seconded by Randy Jochum to to adjourn at 5:48pm. The motion Carried.

Charles Balsiger: Absent
Bob Chilcoat: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye
Gary Arehart: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Budget Hearing

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