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Sean, visitors staff, told commissioners the total event budget is about $13,000 and the $4,500 request will fund multi-channel promotion (radio, digital and print) to draw teams and spectators from neighboring states and nearby Nebraska markets. Last year the tournament drew 77 teams and an estimated 250 people for weigh-ins and related activities; organizers are targeting 85 to 90 teams this year.

The county's marketing staff will record the event under Visit Keith County promotional efforts and will use new analytics tools to measure attendance. Commissioners moved and passed the grant request by roll call.

Practical effect: The grant will fund advertising with Eagle Radio and other regional outlets; visitors staff said the Home Builders Association will again assist with onsite lunch and logistics for participants. The visitors office will track lodging and attendance data to capture the event's tourism impact.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Keith County Board of Commissioners Meeting April 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The county's visitors committee recommended and the board approved a $4,500 promotions grant to Youth Outdoors Nebraska to support the June junior fishing tournament at Vans Lakeview, including radio, digital and print advertising.","taxTitle","Keith County, Nebraska","taxId",73789,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6259052,"Board approves health-insurance renewal: stop-loss option, transplant coverage and Rx options adopted",89,1653000,1742000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143773-a51e115dfa3fb8a7b692d04a13fd3f5c&start=1653&end=1742","/articles/6259052/Keith-County/Nebraska/Board-approves-health-insurance-renewal-stop-loss-option-transplant-coverage-and-Rx-options-adopted","Keith County commissioners voted to accept the recommendations from insurance broker staff for the county's health-insurance renewal. The board approved Option 3 (stop-loss), a transition to the 12/18 month period, adoption of a $35,000 individual stop-loss, and rates at 90 percent with no laser; transplant coverage was included with no change in fees.

Commissioners discussed prescription (Rx) alternatives including international Rx sourcing, and staff said they would invite a pharmacist to explain the opportunities and risks. The board also reviewed county-wide cost-control measures discussed at a NERMA meeting, including potential spousal contribution policies and Medicare Part B handling for employees with outside coverage.

Motion and vote: Commissioner Irvin moved to accept the broker's recommendations (Option 3 stop-loss, 12/18 transition, $35,000 ISL, 90% stop-loss rate, transplant coverage as presented). The motion was seconded by Wartman and passed on roll call with all commissioners voting yes.

Next steps: Human Resources and the broker will prepare employee materials showing the chosen plan design and any enrollment changes. Commissioners asked staff to provide worksheets so supervisors know which employees will be affected by plan choices.","Commissioners approved the county's proposed health-insurance renewal, adopting a stop-loss option, a 12/18 month transition, an individual stop-loss (ISL) of $35,000 and 90% rate with no laser; transplant coverage was included with no fee change and Rx options to be reviewed.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":50,"_51":91,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6259057,"Commissioners deny rezoning and conditional-use permit for proposed RV park near north-side lake",693,1803000,2496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143773-a51e115dfa3fb8a7b692d04a13fd3f5c&start=1803&end=2496","/articles/6259057/Keith-County/Nebraska/Commissioners-deny-rezoning-and-conditional-use-permit-for-proposed-RV-park-near-north-side-lake","Keith County commissioners rejected an application to rezone an 11.14-acre parcel on Highway 92 West from agricultural to tourist services and separately denied a conditional-use permit for a proposed RV park and campground.

The applicant, represented in materials by Josh Tully, proposed up to 78 RV pads and related amenities. Planning staff said the parcel is roughly 2.4 miles west of the Highway 61/92 intersection, currently zoned agricultural, and that the county's comprehensive plan designates the area as a local service node; the planning commission recommended denial, saying the area was more suitable for residential uses.

Members of the public and nearby property owners urged denial at the hearing, citing concerns about wastewater and septic capacity, trash, seasonal vacancy and property values. \"If you've got 75 hookups there, I don't think regular septic system is gonna work,\" said resident Bill Stafford, who urged the board to deny the change. Scott Maine, the owner of a nearby campground, described declining fill rates in recent years and warned that building more RV capacity could harm local operators.

Board action: Commissioners voted to deny the rezoning and then denied the conditional-use permit; motions cited the planning commission's recommendation and the area's established residential character. Commissioners noted the project could be appropriate on another parcel not zoned residential.

What this means: Because rezoning was denied, the conditional-use permit could not proceed in that location. Commissioners suggested the applicant could seek a different site not surrounded by residential development.","After public comment raising concerns about water, septic, traffic and local character, the board denied a request to rezone 11.14 acres from agricultural to tourist services and separately denied a conditional-use permit for an RV park and campground planned for Highway 92 West; planning commission had recommended denial.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":50,"_51":101,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6259060,"Commissioners approve $74,782 Shellco overlay for Airport Road",169,1055000,1224000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143773-a51e115dfa3fb8a7b692d04a13fd3f5c&start=1055&end=1224","/articles/6259060/Keith-County/Nebraska/Commissioners-approve-74782-Shellco-overlay-for-Airport-Road","Keith County commissioners voted to proceed with an asphalt overlay on Airport Road, authorizing county staff to contract with Shellco Asphalt for $74,782. The roads superintendent told the board the road's spring thaw damage made chip seal unlikely to reach a five-year life, so an overlay would be better value.

The county's roads supervisor said the city's contractor is already mobilized nearby, which removes mobilization costs. \"I have the money in the budget for asphaltic and everything, so I'm not concerned on that,\" the supervisor said. Commissioners confirmed that $80,000 is budgeted annually for asphalt repairs and moved to use those funds for the project.

Motion and vote: The motion to authorize Thomas (roads supervisor) to proceed with Shellco for the overlay at $74,782 was made and seconded; a roll-call vote recorded all commissioners in favor.

Next steps: Staff will execute the paving contract with Shellco and schedule the overlay to proceed while the contractor is in the area. The county will record the expenditure from the asphalt/repairs budget line.","The board authorized a Shellco Asphalt overlay for Airport Road (county-maintained) at a contract price of $74,782 to replace a chip-seal plan after staff deemed the road unlikely to reach a five-year life with chip seal.",{"_33":105,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":106,"_41":107,"_43":108,"_45":109,"_47":110,"_49":50,"_51":111,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":112,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":113,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6259065,"Commissioners authorize MCS to remove old diesel tank; require E-Verify clause and correct county spelling",490,443000,933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3143773-a51e115dfa3fb8a7b692d04a13fd3f5c&start=443&end=933","/articles/6259065/Keith-County/Nebraska/Commissioners-authorize-MCS-to-remove-old-diesel-tank-require-E-Verify-clause-and-correct-county-spelling","Keith County commissioners on the dais authorized county staff to hire MCS to remove an out-of-service underground diesel tank and instructed staff to include state-mandated E-Verify language in the contract and correct the county's spelling in vendor paperwork.

The county discussed two written quotes for licensed tank removers and a site inspection by MCS that identified the need to bore and take soil samples along the old fuel line. \"He's allowing the fire marshal's allowing the old lines to stay in the ground, but we have to drill to take the samples,\" said one staff presenter, describing why drilling raised the MCS price. The board later recorded an amount in the county packet: \"$7,855.40.\" The facility superintendent noted county staff would help with tank digging and removal to reduce the contractor's cost.

Why it matters: the county must finish the tank removal before November to satisfy the local fire marshal. Commissioners also flagged a separate legal requirement they had not been including in contracts. \"It's been a state statute since 02/2009 that all contracts have to have a clause in there about that the contractor uses E-Verify,\" said a county staff member during the meeting, and commissioners directed that language be added to future and current contracts as appropriate.

The board made a motion to authorize Chris to use MCS for removal and to include the E-Verify language and correct the spelling of \"Keith County\" in contract documents. The motion passed on a recorded roll call with all members voting yes.

What the board decided and next steps: Commissioners gave staff permission to proceed with MCS as the licensed remover and to adjust the contract language to include E-Verify. Staff said they will fund the work out of building maintenance lines and will execute a budget-authority transfer if needed.

The item was approved by roll call; staff will return with contract paperwork containing the E-Verify clause and the exact cost for formal procurement files.","Keith County commissioners authorized licensed contractor MCS to remove an out-of-service underground diesel tank and directed staff to add state-required E-Verify language to the contract and correct the county's spelling in paperwork. The board approved the contractor selection and the $7,855.40 figure was discussed as the likely charge.","actionData","errors"]

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