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Saline County commissioners approve routine transfers, road-haul agreement and multiple right-of-way permits
Summary
At their April 14 meeting, the Saline County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three small fund transfers, an extension computer purchase, a road-haul agreement with Mears Group and several right-of-way permits for Windstream and a private applicant.
The Saline County Board of Commissioners met on April 14, 2026, and unanimously approved a slate of routine administrative actions, including three fund transfers, several fee reports, a road-haul agreement and multiple right-of-way permits.
Chairperson Stephanie A. Krivohlavek called the session to order at 9:38 a.m. and reminded those present that the board would “abide by the Open Meetings Act,” noting meeting notices had been posted and the proceedings were being electronically recorded. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the March 31 meeting by roll-call votes.
Why it matters: The actions finalize ordinary county business that funds ongoing operations and roadwork. The transfers move modest sums between county funds to cover short-term needs; the road-haul agreement and right-of-way approvals allow contractors and a telecommunications company to proceed with permitted work on county roads and rights-of-way.
Key votes and approvals: - Extension computer purchase: Nebraska Extension representative Megan Burda discussed an extension computer purchase; Commissioner Phil Hardenburger moved to approve the claim and Commissioner Ray Rohrig seconded. The motion carried unanimously. - Central Square (Zuercher) addendum: The board approved an addendum to the Central Square/Zuercher agreement to add Fillmore County for the sheriff’s office system (motion by Commissioner Russ Karpisek, second by Commissioner Ray Rohrig; unanimous). - Monthly fees: The board approved March 2026 Clerk fees of $28,419.32, Clerk of the District Court fees of $22,076.73 and Sheriff fees of $3,409.68 (motions and roll-call approvals). - Fund transfers (resolutions): The board approved Resolution #2026-024 (transfer $6,000 from the Inheritance Fund to the General Fund), Resolution #2026-025 (transfer $4,100 from the General Fund to the Grant Fund), and Resolution #2026-026 (transfer $1,900 from the General Fund to the Victim/Witness Fund). Each resolution was moved by Commissioner Brian Pribyl and passed unanimously on roll call. - Road and right-of-way actions: Highway Superintendent Filipi updated the board on road projects; the board approved a Road Haul Agreement with Mears Group, Inc. (motion by Commissioner Ray Rohrig, second by Commissioner Phil Hardenburger). The board also approved requests to occupy county right-of-way for Windstream Nebraska, LLC (Ref #52921, #55232 and #53112) and a separate request for Larry Weber (motions recorded and approved unanimously). - Claims: Commissioners approved the claims list as presented; the published claims schedule includes large payroll and benefits disbursements such as iSolved ($287,373.96) and Ameritas Life ($35,079.89).
No public commenters were recorded during Citizens Forum; correspondence received and discussed included items from the Saline County Historical Society, a state letter regarding an uncertified installer, and Blue Valley Community Action material. Commissioners provided routine reports on local boards and upcoming meetings.
The board recessed at 10:06 a.m., reconvened at 10:16 a.m., and adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The County Clerk certified the minutes on April 28, 2026.
