August 25, 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 August 18th, and the Humphrey Democrat on August 19th, 2026

6. Approval of agenda as written  

7. Approve the minutes of July 28th as written

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: Columbus Community Hospital, Inc. (2)

10. Motion to adjourn to September 22nd, 2026

11. Please silence all cell phones

12. Roll call

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

14. The meeting notice was published in the Columbus Telegram on August 18th, and the Humphrey Democrat on August 19th, 2026

15. Approve the agenda as written

16. Approve the minutes for August 11th, 2026 as written

17. Discussion and possible action on the following:

18. Theresa Grape - CVB 

18.a. CVB Improvement Grant Guidelines & Application Updates 

19. Tim Hofbauer - IT/Emergency Management

19.a. Approval not to exceed $2,000.00 for consulting services on the rental of tower space and up to $2,000.00 for tower structural study if needed 

20. Set Levy Limits 

20.a. Consideration of Approval of Levy Limits for Townships, Rural Fire Districts, and Ag Park

20.b. Consideration to adopt Resolution 26-24 setting the Levy Limits for the Townships, Rural Fire Districts, and Ag Park

21. D.A. Davidson 

21.a. Resolution 26-22 authorizing notes in one or more series for the interim financing of road projects 

21.b. Resolution 26-23 authorizing bonds in one or more series for the purpose of long-term financing for the road projects 

21.c. Authorize the Chairperson to sign the disclosure/engagement letter with D.A. Davidson 

22. Support for limiting the increasing load limits on trucks, authorizing the signing of letters to Senator Fischer, Senator Rickets, Representative Flood, and adoption of Resolution 26-25 — On Opposing Truck Size or Weight Increases. 

23. Highway Department 

23.a. 808B Change order 

23.b. Utility Permits 

23.b.1. Midstates Data Transport Permit (BN 4 and MB 54), Midstates Data Transport Permit (MA 1819) 

23.c. Three Temporary Easements 

23.c.1. Leroy L Jr. and David W Sprunk, 23877 400 Ave, Monroe NE 68647

23.c.2. David W. Sprunk, 24018 415 Ave, Monroe, NE 68647

23.c.3. Daniel L. Sprunk, David W Sprunk and Leroy J Sprunk, 23419 415 Ave, Monroe, NE 68647 

23.d. Road Report

24. Recommendation for Temporary Salary Adjustments for County Attorney and Deputy County Attorney 

25. Remove from the table

25.a. DMV Concerns 

25.b. Social Media Guidelines 

25.c. East Central Health District - General Assistance Contract 

26. Committee Reports

27. Motion to accept, file and credit the proper accounts in correspondence: Monthly Fee Reports, Charter Communications — Channel Change Notice, St. of NE, Dept of Water, Energy, and Environment — Issued Permit — Construction and Operating for Wilke Cattle Company Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, NDOT - Bridge Load Posting Responsibilities and Confirmation Requirements, 2026 Annual County inventories, County Treasurer Receipts $143,681.22. 

28. Motion to approve claims except for a Trouba Law Claim in the amount of $3162.50

29. Approve Trouba Law claim in the amount of $3162.50

30. Public Comments

31. Closed Session to seek legal advice on a personnel matter for the protection of the public's interest. 

32. Motion to Adjourn to September 8th, 2026