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Dawes County awards surplus-equipment bids and audits county claims
Summary
The Board opened and awarded surplus-equipment bids (highest bidders prevailed), audited and approved county claims, and approved the Treasurer’s distress warrant report showing $26,505.54 collected and $14,576.61 uncollected; the Board also struck a $184.69 personal property tax for Wiegel’s Fine Jewelry.
Dawes County commissioners opened surplus-equipment bids and awarded the items to the highest bidders during their Sept. 9 meeting in Chadron.
Weed Department items: Brian Grant submitted the highest bid ($110) for two metal gates and $22 for hog panels; Deb Lesmeister placed a lower bid ($52) for two metal gates. Sheriff’s Department vehicle: Dillion McGannon submitted the highest bid of $3,800 for the 2011 Tahoe (Treasurer Sam Wellnitz had bid $555.55). The Board awarded each item to the highest bidder by roll call.
The Board reviewed and approved claims and fee/mileage reports by general consent and by roll call for claims. The Treasurer presented the 2024/2025 Distress Warrant report showing $26,505.54 collected and $14,576.61 uncollected; the Board voted to strike Wiegel’s Fine Jewelry from personal property taxes in the amount of $184.69 plus interest and approved the distress warrant report as presented.
Why it matters: Awarding surplus bids disposes of county equipment and returns proceeds to county funds. Distress-warrant reporting and the decision to strike small, aged personal-property liabilities affect county tax records and collections.
Claims lists and detailed vendor payments were entered into the record; audited claims and warrant orders were drawn on their respective accounts as listed in the Clerk’s record.
