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Fillmore County Board approves permits, equipment purchases, interlocal agreement and claims
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Summary
At its April 14 meeting the board approved three right-of-way telecom permits, purchased a power rake for $11,250, authorized an addendum with York County for emergency management, approved claims across funds and authorized two plat cabinets for the Clerk’s office.
The Fillmore County Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine and operational items during its April 14, 2026 meeting in Geneva, including right‑of‑way permits for fiber and telecom work, a highway equipment purchase, an interlocal agreement addendum for emergency management, routine claims and county record‑keeping expenditures.
Right‑of‑way permits: The board approved three occupy‑county right‑of‑way permits presented by staff: two permits for Glenwood Telecommunications to install fiber optic cable (one on Road 5 between Hwy 6 and Road G in Grafton Township and one on Road W between Hwy 81 and Road 15 in Belle Prairie Township) and one from Windstream Nebraska to install telecommunications on Road K in Liberty Township. Each permit requires the owner to cooperate with county officials and keep the county informed about construction and maintenance. The motion passed unanimously.
Equipment procurement: Highway Superintendent Doug Motis presented two quotes for a power rake attachment for a skid steer (NMC $11,400; Murphy Tractor $11,250). The board approved purchasing the power rake from Murphy Tractor for $11,250. The motion carried 6–1, with Supervisor Kenny Harre recorded as the lone nay.
Interlocal agreement: The board approved an addendum to the interlocal emergency management services agreement with York County extending services through June 30, 2026. The motion passed unanimously.
Claims and financial reports: County claims spanning multiple funds (general, road/bridge, inheritance tax and others) were presented and approved, including notable line items recorded in the minutes such as a $79,815.20 box culvert payment to Vogt Enterprises and a $32,790.10 payment to Platte Valley Communications. The board also approved March 2026 fee reports for the County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court and County Sheriff. A motion to purchase two plat cabinets for the County Clerk’s office from Government Forms and Supplies for $18,687 using Preservation and Modernization funds was approved.
Other business: The board heard a presentation on CAT’s Value Agreement for motor graders and quarterly updates from department heads. Supervisor Larry Cerny reported Household Hazardous Waste collection will be held in Thayer County on Aug. 21, 2026 (1:00–4:00 p.m.) and electronic recycling will be available Sept. 18, 2026 at the Road Department. The meeting adjourned at 11:36 a.m. until April 28, 2026.
Votes at a glance (motion outcomes recorded in minutes): - Approve March 24, 2026 minutes with correction — approved (ayes: Cerny, Graham, Harre, Lightwine, Neiman, Noel, Sluka) - Right‑of‑way permits (3) — approved (unanimous) - Purchase power rake (Murphy Tractor, $11,250) — approved (ayes 6; Harre voted no) - Addendum with York County for emergency management — approved (unanimous) - Claims — approved (unanimous) - Fee reports for March 2026 — approved (unanimous) - Purchase two plat cabinets (Government Forms and Supplies, $18,687) — approved (unanimous) - Adjourn — approved (unanimous)
The minutes record motions, roll‑call votes and approvals; specific contract or permitting conditions beyond those read into the record were not recorded in the minutes.