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Why it matters: The listing on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website prompted concern that counties could be labeled as obstructing federal immigration enforcement, with potential downstream impacts on federal funding for programs that benefit rural counties. County officials said they worked with the governor’s office, the congressional delegation, the National Association of Counties and the Department of Homeland Security to correct inaccurate reporting and ensure federal records reflect Nebraska counties’ cooperation with ICE in criminal matters.

What the board heard

- County outreach and escalation: The board heard that over the prior 10 months county staff and elected officials repeatedly shared documentation and clarifications with state and federal contacts. The county reported progress after state staff secured a contact in the secretary’s office at DHS who agreed to receive county materials for review.

- Nature of the DHS listing and error sources: Commissioners said multiple sources had been used to compile the DHS list (including media and third-party organizations) and that county officials discovered inconsistencies — including misspellings and incorrect county entries — which contributed to the problem. County leadership described follow-up with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice to ensure the federal detainer/dataset is corrected for Nebraska.

- Distinction between lawful immigration and criminal-detainer reporting: County officials emphasized the distinction between support for lawful immigration and actions to address violent or criminal offenders regardless of immigration status. The sheriff’s office and the board stressed that law-enforcement cooperation with ICE continues for criminal cases and that community members who are lawfully present or otherwise law-abiding should not fear routine interactions with local law enforcement.

- Potential funding impacts: The county cited concerns that being labeled as a sanctuary jurisdiction could risk federal funding streams that affect rural hospitals and housing programs; that risk was a driver for rapid outreach to state and federal officials.

Board response and next steps

Commissioners on the board praised the proactive effort and asked staff to continue to monitor federal reporting. County leaders said they would keep in contact with state and federal liaisons and report back when the DHS detainer report is formally corrected. No formal county action was required at the meeting; the item was an informational update.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lincoln County Commissioners Meeting, June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","County officials told the board on June 2 that they have been working with state and federal officials to correct inaccurate entries on a Department of Homeland Security report that identified Nebraska counties as ‘‘sanctuary’’ jurisdictions; officials said the errors were under review with DHS and that Nebraska law enforcement cooperates with ICE on criminal matters.","taxTitle","Lincoln County, Nebraska","taxId",28925,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544525,"Lincoln County commissioners approve permits, purchases, grant and vehicle trade; recommend liquor license with fencing condition",392,481000,873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3639865-b2c8fc6f4318ee888c36d663e011b9ae&start=481&end=873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3639865-b2c8fc6f4318ee888c36d663e011b9ae/thumbnail_481000.jpg","/articles/6544525/Lincoln-County/Nebraska/Lincoln-County-commissioners-approve-permits-purchases-grant-and-vehicle-trade-recommend-liquor-license-with-fencing-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544525-e988ff6b6d58cbba5fd81d98264049ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770694458&Signature=okXx5Leza0DGpHfGsdVLXw-3R6czL3PQbhUQ4Fg5YAkom8kbYCJdJVfWP8RiLd-M8IvtApk~1IkNfMQZ6ScI7pd7XC0zOQMlefjceZY2--4ulJJ3hRoYNhIcKp5MqCAUcola0sRbbvemtot7Qsv3feTdGCN2FpOywuNi3zE27PxMR1SIemCkZUT5wVcDWs2ZuzTzuwvnpeHu3eaFatVezIU9FTjO1Og9sTOAGNvsep6uP6Oux3XurOSWwGboA5zrwoZ2LA9mrVVO9u0qSAn1PADrV7DPyPRb~18mVVSM6cf5idhUlp5Uw8bJ9WRIbdee2aSY9YiazTXv6cXL2Ds2ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on June 2 approved a series of routine and programmatic actions including a right-of-way permit for fiber installation, the purchase of a storage container for predator control, the trade-and-purchase of a used SUV for the sheriff’s office, and acceptance of a state juvenile-services grant. The board also gave a positive recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for a liquor-license amendment with a condition requiring a defined fenced boundary for outdoor service areas.

Why it matters: The items approved on June 2 affect county facilities and operations (equipment and vehicle availability), public-safety logistics (vehicle replacement), local business permitting (liquor-license recommendation), and funding for juvenile-services programs beginning July 1. The board’s actions set spending commitments and formal recommendations that will be implemented or forwarded to state agencies.

Approved motions and outcomes

- Approve minutes (Board of Commissioners, May 27, 2025): Motion to approve carried on roll call. Outcome: approved.

- Approve claims and treasurer’s receipts: Motion to approve carried on roll call. Outcome: approved.

- Authorize chair to sign right-of-way application, Great Plains Communications — fiber installation: The board authorized the chair to sign a right-of-way application allowing Great Plains Communications to install fiber optic cable along a set of county roads north of North Platte. A permit fee/check of $797 was noted as received. Outcome: approved (roll-call ayes).

- Purchase of storage container for Predator/Pest Control (to be located at Noxious Weed Control site): The board approved buying a 20-foot storage container (side doors; set on ties so it can be moved) from MC Storage Containers LLC for $6,950 delivered. The container will be placed adjacent to the weed-control building and covered by existing security cameras. Outcome: approved (roll-call ayes).

- Liquor-license amendment — Last Chance Bar & Grill / Unreal Events LLC (application to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission): After a public hearing and discussion about an outdoor serving area, the board voted to forward a positive recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for the license amendment. The board adopted a friendly amendment that the outside service area be inside a defined, fenced boundary that also include the porch area where alcohol will be consumed. Outcome: positive recommendation forwarded (roll-call ayes).

- Trade and purchase of used SUV for Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: The board approved trading the 2008 Chevy Impala (rebuilt title, high oil consumption) and purchasing a used 2020 Jeep Cherokee (approximately 33,000 miles) from a local seller for an amount not to exceed $25,000 (out-the-door, including trade). Outcome: approved (roll-call ayes).

- Authorize chair to sign Lincoln County 2026 Community-Based Juvenile Services Aid grant award and special conditions: The board authorized the chair to sign the grant award for $116,526. The grant dollars are formula funds and will be available July 1; the award was described as funding juvenile diversion programming, a juvenile assessment center, school support specialists (Boys Town), and modest administrative and community-planning allocations. Outcome: approved.

- Reappointments to Lincoln County Safety Committee: Jason Schultz was reappointed as a management representative to a three-year term ending June 2028. Angie Forbes and Charlie Westcoat were reappointed as employee representatives for two-year terms ending June 2027. Outcome: approved.

Additional procedural items: The county board also convened briefly as the Board of Equalization, approved those minutes (May 27, 2025), heard no certificates of correction or refunds, and adjourned the equalization meeting.

What the actions require next: The liquor-license recommendation will be forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for final action. The chair was authorized to sign the juvenile-services grant and other documents as needed. The container purchase and the vehicle trade are to be executed through county procurement and finance processes.","At their June 2 meeting the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved minutes and claims, authorized a fiber right-of-way, approved purchases including a storage container and a used SUV, accepted a $116,526 juvenile-services grant and recommended a liquor-license amendment contingent on fencing for outdoor service.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544516,"County weed officials ask Lincoln County to budget $10,000–$15,000 to fight Phragmites on Platte rivers",197,7378000,7575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3639865-b2c8fc6f4318ee888c36d663e011b9ae&start=7378&end=7575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3639865-b2c8fc6f4318ee888c36d663e011b9ae/thumbnail_7378000.jpg","/articles/6544516/Lincoln-County/Nebraska/County-weed-officials-ask-Lincoln-County-to-budget-1000015000-to-fight-Phragmites-on-Platte-rivers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544516-422c790a9c168d6ffcd4c2de7dfb011c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770694458&Signature=B8i6D0sDmYfDMEO32ei8Hli0nlDbLzOK0ejvDqme82xQpdGQErnqDgkTzHFo0Hl6bAFkBDiLvnujtn~9D6hLf~PoXYkh8VxsbyaqQ0v7zOapQHmN7zUKClN2KxZfnC81eKlHT8E0wGWT1i08yafLU7eG4JfWRheNanSScruAmlVyKDw05x4kUsrwBQMmjzOd8O6HFQ1b1crJLwLxHmcG0Uw8MTWB2muR6TClJZ6JSfybFFIupC8soL5Cc2wTL6aGM4O5Ck~zXerS9b82YCwx1lMkT-S8-TIeB-yxNNfMi~E4mKzWl63ZY7XNAiTkg2q5CYtpChaWos4eHtB8rYwKKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County weed-control officials on June 2 asked the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to consider adding funding in the FY2025–26 budget to support helicopter and airboat spraying of invasive Phragmites along the North and South Platte Rivers. The Platte Valley Weed Management Area (PVWMA) requested that each county in the PVWMA contribute $10,000 so the regional group can match out-of-state and other funds and continue aerial treatment of remote river miles.

Why it matters: Phragmites australis is an aggressive wetland reed that can choke river channels, reduce flow and increase local flood risk. County presenters said long-term treatment is required — including aerial spraying in sections inaccessible to ground equipment — and that stopping annual treatment for several years could lead to significant re-expansion of the infestation and substantially higher future costs.

Key points from the presentation

- History and scale: PVWMA representatives said the regional program has treated thousands of acres since 2004; they reported $1,045,889 spent treating Phragmites in Lincoln County alone from program inception through the present (figures presented by PVWMA representatives at the meeting).

- Request and context: Representatives said the Nebraska Department of Agriculture funding allocation had been reduced (an earlier $700,000 allocation was reduced to $300,000), and PVWMA is asking counties to contribute additional local funds to preserve helicopter, airboat and drone spraying capacity. Lincoln County currently pays $300 in annual dues to the regional program; presenters suggested an additional $10,000–$15,000 appropriation in next year’s noxious-weed budget to allow continued aerial operations and to match other sources.

- Operational details: The board was told that helicopter and airboat spraying reach river miles and islands unreachable by conventional equipment and that annual treatments are necessary to hold the gains achieved to date. PVWMA typically operates east-to-west when spraying the Platte system and times applications to seasonal plant biology and frost windows.

Board reaction and next steps

Commissioners characterized the request as reasonable but noted statewide budget pressures. No appropriation was approved at the meeting; instead, board members asked staff to consider how an earmarked line item could be carried forward into the FY25–26 county budget so Lincoln County could provide its requested contribution if needed. PVWMA representatives said they will continue to seek matching funds and return with budget details during the county’s upcoming budget hearings.","Platte Valley Weed Management Area representatives told the county board the invasive reed Phragmites requires ongoing aerial and airboat spraying; they asked Lincoln County to consider contributing $10,000 (suggested $10,000–$15,000) in the FY25–26 budget after state funding was reduced.","actionData","errors"]

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