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Buffalo County issues two proclamations, ratifies payroll and approves Board of Equalization exemptions
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On April 8 the Buffalo County Board adopted two proclamations honoring fire responders and telecommunicators, ratified April 4 payroll, approved a benefits plan amendment, and the Board of Equalization approved several motor vehicle tax exemptions and tax list corrections.
The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners on April 8 adopted two proclamations, ratified payroll claims, approved employee-benefits plan changes and the Board of Equalization handled routine tax-exemption and tax-list correction business.
Commissioner Ronald Loeffelholz read a Proclamation of Gratitude recognizing firefighters and emergency responders who mitigated the March 22, 2025 fire at 13775 Dove Hill Road; the board approved Resolution 2025-18 by unanimous roll call. Lieutenant Robert Tubbs and dispatchers Tracy Smalley and David Randal were present when Commissioner Daniel Lynch read and the board adopted Resolution 2025-19 proclaiming April 13–19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Buffalo County.
The board ratified payroll claims processed April 4, 2025 covering general, road and weed fund payroll and related deductions. It also approved an early claim for Road Fund motor fuel and accepted the Clerk of the District Court’s March 2025 report and the Treasurer’s March 2025 fund balance report. The board approved an amendment to the First Concord Benefits Group Flexible Benefits Plan.
The meeting recessed and convened as the Board of Equalization, where County Treasurer Brenda Rohrich presented motor vehicle tax exemption renewals that the BOE approved for the American Red Cross (2017 Dodge Caravan), New Life Assembly (2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L) and the University of Nebraska Foundation (2025 Toyota Camry). The board also approved Tax List Corrections numbered 5088–5092 and 5094–5096. The BOE adjourned and the Board of Commissioners reconvened and completed the regular agenda before adjourning at 10:14 A.M.