The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted to increase the county mileage reimbursement rate to $0.70 per mile effective Jan. 6, 2025, and approved multiple tax corrections and amended schedules during a meeting that began at 9 a.m.

The mileage change was moved and seconded during the meeting; commissioners approved it in a roll-call vote. The board discussed that the county follows the state of Nebraska’s reimbursement rate. “As I understand, Becky, that must have gone up to 70¢,” a commissioner said; Becky replied, “Correct.”

The board also approved certificates of correction and refunds recommended by the county assessor. One real-estate correction changed a homestead exemption from 80% to 100% and reduced taxes on a steel utility building by $286.68, the assessor recommended. The board authorized the chairman to sign that certificate. Commissioners likewise approved corrections for AKB Enterprises related to a mobile home moved between parcels (tax years 2022–2024) and a partial removal of improvements for American Towers LLC, as submitted by the assessor.

On personal property, the board approved a correction for Julie Wazoric reducing her 2023 personal-property tax liability; the reduction was listed in the meeting as $130.48. The board approved two amended personal-property schedules: First National Bank of Omaha resubmitted assets for 2023, which the assessor said will increase taxes owed; WD Jones submitted an amended schedule reflecting assets sold in 2023, which will reduce or eliminate taxes on those items.

Clerical and routine business approved without substantive debate included the minutes of the Dec. 23, 2024, meeting and approval of claims and treasury receipts. All motions taken during the session were approved by roll-call vote as recorded in the minutes.