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Box Butte County commissioners approve $134,600 wheel loader, sign juvenile detention interlocal and table software review
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Summary
At their April 1 meeting in Alliance, the Box Butte County Board of Commissioners approved a $134,600 bid for a 2022 CAT 950M wheel loader, signed an interlocal agreement with Scotts Bluff County for a juvenile detention needs assessment, adopted a Men's Health Week proclamation, and tabled the MIPS Assessment Review Agreement until April 22.
The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners on April 1, 2026 in Alliance approved several administrative and procurement items, including acceptance of a $134,600 bid for a wheel loader and execution of an interlocal agreement with neighboring Scotts Bluff County for a juvenile detention needs assessment.
Chairman Steve Burke presided over the meeting and led the board through routine business including approval of the consent calendar, which listed claims among them FULLER CONSTRUCTION HOLDING CO INC for $161,562.85. Commissioner Mike Sautter moved to approve the consent calendar and Commissioner Brett Ditsch seconded; the motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
Why it matters: the equipment purchase and interlocal agreement affect county operations and budget priorities for road maintenance and juvenile services. The board also set a schedule for additional procurement related to road equipment and deferred further action on a software-related assessment until a later date.
What the board decided
Votes at a glance - Consent calendar: Motion to approve the April 1 consent calendar (items included agenda, March 18 minutes, claims, reports and correspondence). Mover: Mike Sautter; Second: Brett Ditsch; Vote: Ditsch, yes; Sautter, yes; Burke, yes. Outcome: approved. - Men's Health Week proclamation: Motion to adopt proclamation declaring June 15–21, 2026 as Men’s Health Week. Mover: Steve Burke; Second: Mike Sautter; Vote: Ditsch, yes; Sautter, yes; Burke, yes. Outcome: approved. - Board of Equalization session and tax correction: Board opened BOE, signed correction book No. 376 to accelerate 2026 taxes for Property ID 070132100, and closed BOE. Mover: Steve Burke; Second: Mike Sautter (for opening/closing); Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. - MIPS Assessment Review Agreement (2026-06): Motion to table the agreement until April 22, 2026. Mover: Mike Sautter; Second: Brett Ditsch; Vote: unanimous. Outcome: tabled to April 22, 2026. - Wheel loader bid (NMC#2 - 2022 CAT 950M): Motion to accept the bid in the amount of $134,600.00. Mover: Steve Burke; Second: Brett Ditsch; Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved; purchase authorized. - Scotts Bluff County Interlocal Agreement (2026-05) for Juvenile Detention Needs Assessment: Motion to sign the interlocal agreement. Mover: Steve Burke; Second: Brett Ditsch; Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved and signed.
Board process and next steps The board recorded motions and roll-call votes for each action. The MIPS assessment review was explicitly tabled to the April 22 meeting for further consideration. The Consent Calendar and procurement decisions authorize staff to complete the listed purchases and administrative steps; the interlocal agreement with Scotts Bluff County formalizes a cooperative needs assessment for juvenile detention services.
The meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m.