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Nance County supervisors approve claims, lot split, Loup easement and road hires
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Summary
The Nance County Board of Supervisors on March 24 approved payroll and vendor claims, a 2.1‑acre lot split, a utility easement for Loup Public Power District, a UNL computer lease cost share and recommended hires for the road department; board members also reviewed $250,000 in matured pledged collateral and discussed improving west‑side emergency radio coverage.
The Nance County Board of Supervisors convened at 9 a.m. March 24 in Fullerton and approved the agenda and minutes from the March 10 meeting before taking up business including claims, a lot split and several administrative items.
Board members approved an extensive set of county claims across multiple funds and acknowledged payroll totals. The claims record lists many vendor payments and program contributions; the minutes report Salary Claims totaling $193,423.97, General Fund claims of $75,124.79 and Road Fund claims of $49,036.40. A motion to approve all claims was moved by Supervisor Ralph Horacek and seconded by Supervisor Steve Crouse; the minutes state that unless otherwise specified motions passed with roll call AYES — Voichoskie, Horacek, Crouse, Nelson, Russell, Ditter, Cornwell; NAYS — none.
The board approved a lot‑split application filed by William and Rita Swantek that splits 2.1 acres from a 139.65‑acre parcel in the NW ¼ NE 1/4 9‑17‑4. Zoning Administrator Dan Cornwell presented the application; Supervisor Andrew Ditter moved to approve the split and Supervisor Darren Nelson seconded the motion.
The board also approved Utility Easement #1‑2026 requested by Loup Public Power District to bore a culvert 340 feet east of Highway 14 on S 555th Street. Loup representative Aric Alt explained the placement of the culvert; Supervisor Darren Nelson moved to approve the easement and Supervisor Scott Russell seconded. The clerk will email the signed easement and the highway superintendent’s contact information to Loup Public Power District.
Other administrative items included the review of matured pledged collateral from First Bank & Trust Fullerton — a $250,000 instrument that matured March 13 and will not be replaced — which was acknowledged by motion (moved by Scott Russell; seconded by Steve Crouse). The board approved a University of Nebraska–Lincoln computer lease cost share for the Boone‑Nance County Extension office; Nance County’s portion was listed as 39 percent, about $1,200 (moved by Horacek; seconded by Crouse).
Highway Superintendent Tony Bernt reported on road projects, equipment repairs and a building remodel for the road department; after interviews the board approved offers to two full‑time and one part‑time road‑department applicants, contingent on acceptance (moved by Horacek; seconded by Nelson). Bernt asked the board to begin discussing policies for county payment or reimbursement when employees obtain commercial driver’s licenses.
The meeting record shows the board adjourned after approving the day’s business. The minutes were signed by Chairman Timothy C. Cornwell and County Clerk Adrian F. Chlopek.
Votes at a glance: Approve agenda — moved by Robert Voichoskie; Approve March 10 minutes — moved by Scott Russell; Approve claims — moved by Ralph Horacek; Approve UNL computer lease — moved by Horacek; Review matured pledged collateral — moved by Scott Russell; Approve lot split — moved by Andrew Ditter; Approve Utility Easement #1‑2026 — moved by Darren Nelson; Approve hires for road department — moved by Horacek. Unless noted, the minutes record all motions carried on a roll call with AYES — Voichoskie, Horacek, Crouse, Nelson, Russell, Ditter, Cornwell; NAYS — none.