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Commissioners adopt three subdivisions, review finances and approve most claims
Summary
Richardson County commissioners reviewed April operating statements and fee reports, adopted three subdivision resolutions, held two small claims for further review and approved the remaining claims; fund totals reported included $636,156.36 in the General Fund and $120,147.65 in Road & Bridge.
At its May 6 meeting, the Richardson County Board of Commissioners reviewed the April 2026 monthly operating statement and approved fee reports for the County Clerk/Register of Deeds and the Clerk of District Court.
The board approved three subdivision applications and adopted Resolutions 2025-2026-36 (Lori J and Byron L Whitney, S10, T3, R16), 2025-2026-37 (Chad W and Janelle P Scholl, S34, T2, R16) and 2025-2026-38 (Chad R and Callie E. Mullins, S9, T1, R17). Each motion was seconded and passed by roll-call vote (Karas-aye, Campbell-aye, Caverzagie-aye). The resolutions are recorded in Resolution Book 28, pages 106–108.
Chairman John Caverzagie moved to hold two claims for further review — Bethany Godemann for $33.98 and EMA petty cash for $61.20 — and to allow payment of the remaining claims submitted that day; the motion was seconded by Rick Karas and approved by roll-call vote.
The minutes list fund-level totals for the day’s claims: General Fund $636,156.36; Road & Bridge Fund $120,147.65; Reg of Deeds P&M Fund $324.92; Drug Court Fund $300.00; Sheriff Commissary Fund $172.00; Highway Bond Repay Fund $106,443.75. The board also reviewed a Tax Increment Financing report from the City of Falls City and received notice from Gallagher Benefit Services of a 7% increase in the county’s Medica insurance rate effective July 1, 2026.
The board adjourned at 11:25 a.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026.
