May 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM - Board of Supervisors
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1. Please silence all cell phones
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2. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
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3. Roll call
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4. Inform public of the posting of the open meeting laws
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5. The meeting notice was published in the Columbus Telegram on April 28th, and the Humphrey Democrat on April 29th, 2026.
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6. Approve the agenda as written
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7. Approve the minutes for April 21st, 2026 as written
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8. Discussion and possible action on the following:
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9. Visit Columbus Platte County - Theresa Grape
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9.a. Consideration of Mural Design approval
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. District 5 Probation — Carrie Rodriguez
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10.a. Consideration of budget approval
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Highway Department
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11.a. Consideration of the purchase of a sheepfoot packer for $169,300.00 through Sourcewell.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.b. Consideration of approval for purchase of truck and pup and motor grader
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11.c. Consideration of approval for right of way agreements and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
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11.d. Consideration of Utility Permit for Great Plains Communications
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11.e. Consideration to Authorize the Highway Superintendent to complete a study and make a recommendation on the request to vacate an easement in Quail Meadows Addition.
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11.f. Consideration of approval for contracts with employees for CDL Training and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
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11.g. Road report
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12. Short Term Financing for the Monastery Road Project
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13. Consideration of Garratt Callahan service agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Update of ARPA Monies.
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15. Committee Reports
Discussion:
Supervisor Lloyd — No Report
Supervisor Trouba — Budgets are being worked on, send out RFP for auditors — due back by the end of May. Chairperson Kwapnioski — No Report Supervisor Ott — They are still looking for a maintenance tech for the Courthouse Supervisor Reilly - Personnel met with NACO looking at different health insurance. Zelle will be proposing a new contract in July, Shared his thoughts on the maintenance position. Brought up the idea of hiring more maintenance/cleaning staff and having one person to oversee them. Supervisor Harms - Touched on maintenance ideas that Supervisor Reilly brought up and shared frustrations with Zelle and the time it had taken to set up interviews for the maintenance position. |
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16. Motion to accept, file, and credit the proper accounts on correspondence: City of Columbus - Community Development Report, St of NE, Dept of Water, Energy, and Environment - Notified County of Application Received - Major Modification for Buschmeyer Nursery Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, Issued Permit Transfer - Construction and Operating Permit for Calvin Frisch Livestock Animal Feeding Operation, Issued Permit - Construction and Operating for Reardons Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, Cancel General Fund Check no 3917 in the amount of $476.67 to National Account Systems of Omaha - garnishment satisfied, Treasurer Receipts $148,014.07
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17. Motion to approve claims
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18. Public Comments
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Discussion:
NONE
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19. Motion to Adjourn to May 19th, 2026
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