Buffalo County board approves $2.33 million Navaho Road bridge replacement, adopts subdivision and other routine business
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Summary
At its April 25 meeting in Kearney, the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,333,000 low bid from Simon Contractors for a bridge replacement on Navaho Road, approved an administrative subdivision for Diane Carlson, accepted the FY2022 audit, and handled routine personnel and financial items.
Kearney, Neb. — The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners on April 25 approved the low bid of Simon Contractors for Project No. C10 (1423), Structure No. C001025925 — a replacement bridge on Navaho Road north of 370th Road over the South Loup River — for $2,333,000. Highway Superintendent John Maul presented the bidding results, and the board approved the contract by unanimous roll call vote.
The board also approved an Administrative Subdivision application filed by land surveyor Mitch Humphrey on behalf of Diane Carlson for property in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 10 North, Range 16 West, granting approval under Resolution 2023-26 after a neighbor, Karen Nelson, spoke in favor of the plat during the public hearing.
In other business, Commissioners adopted several proclamations and resolutions: Resolution 2023-23 designating May 1–7, 2023, as Youth Week at the request of Kearney Elks Lodge #984, and Resolution 2023-25 naming May 7–13, 2023, as National Corrections Officers and Employees Week. Commissioner Daniel Lynch read a Resolution of Commendation honoring Deputy Sheriff Dennis Small for 32 years of service (Resolution 2023-24).
The board ratified payroll processed April 21, 2023, and approved vendor claims for April 2023. It authorized a $25,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Weed District Fund and approved release and addition of pledged collateral for the Buffalo County Treasurer at Nebraskaland National Bank in the amounts of $1,265,000 (release) and $800,000 (addition).
After discussion, the board accepted the annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, prepared by Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Good Samaritan Hospital-CHI related to the 340B program; the MOU passed with six "Aye" votes and one abstention from Commissioner Bill Maendele.
The board accepted the resignation of Veteran’s Services Officer William Williams and asked the Veteran’s Service Committee to appoint a certified, eligible replacement; Richie Bock was appointed to the Veteran’s Service Committee to fill a vacancy with a term ending in 2027. Bids for a Midtown Office Building remodel and addition were opened and will be reviewed by Facilities Director Steve Gaasch, with recommendations to be returned at the May 9 meeting. The board postponed action on the CGI Digital Video Contract until May 9.
Chairperson Ivan H. Klein reviewed correspondence including the annual State of Nebraska Jail Standards Inspection Report and a GWorks WebGIS services letter. A work session reviewing four road projects and approximate costs prepared by John Maul took place with no formal action taken. The meeting adjourned at 10:49 A.M.
Votes at a glance: Approval of April 11 minutes (unanimous); Resolution 2023-23, 2023-24, 2023-25, 2023-26 (each unanimous); ratification of payroll and April vendor claims (unanimous); transfer of $25,000 to Weed District Fund (unanimous); acceptance of Simon Contractors low bid for Project C10 (1423) — $2,333,000 (unanimous); acceptance of annual audit (unanimous); approval of MOU with Good Samaritan Hospital-CHI on 340B Program (6 Aye, 1 Abstain — Maendele).