On the agenda: Tekamah Minutes — data center (Jul 7)

OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK
Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

July 8, 2026
TEKAMAH NE 68061
The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Wednesday,
July 8, 2026 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah,
Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. Notice of the meeting was
given in advance thereof by Publication in the Burt County Independent (7-2-2026),
upon a 1st floor bulletin board within the courthouse and on the County’s Website. A
copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. The
following members were present: Ted Connealy, Gary “Bird” Swanson, Samuel M.
Titus, Carl Pearson, Jay W. Johnson, Paul Richards and Jeff Kutchera.
The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. with the pledge of Allegiance. Chairman
Kutchera informed the public that the Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall.
The agenda was approved; motion by Richards, seconded by Connealy. By Roll
Call Vote: Ayes – Connealy, Swanson, Titus, Pearson, Johnson, Richards and
Kutchera. Nays – none.
The minutes of the 6/26/2026 Board of Supervisors and Board of Equalization
meetings were approved; motion by Connealy, seconded by Johnson. By Roll Call
Vote: Ayes – Connealy, Swanson, Titus, Pearson, Johnson, Richards and Kutchera.
Nays – none.
Approval of June Reports: The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court
Report of Fines, the District Court Fee Report, Planning and Zoning Report, Fund
Balances, and Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $3,118,342.10; as well as
Sheriff’s Quarterly Report and Treasurer’s 12 month Report were all approved upon
motion by Pearson, seconded by Connealy. By Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Connealy,
Swanson, Titus, Pearson, Johnson, Richards and Kutchera. Nays – none.
ZONING PERMITS
IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCE - DIST.COURT
MV PRO-RATE <COUNTY SHARE>
TAX SALE REDEMPTION (COUNTY ISSUANCE)
CO CLERK-FILING & RECORDING FEES
CO CLERK-DOC STAMPS (COUNTY SHARE)
CO CLERK-MISC FEES
ELECTION REIMBURSEMENTS
DISTRICT COURT - COURT COST REFUND
DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
DISTRICT COURT-PASSPORT FEES
DISTRICT COURT - DRUG COURT
CO SHERIFF-SERVICE FEES
CO SHERIFF-MILEAGE & COSTS
TITLE INSPECTIONS
GUN PERMITS
FINGER PRINT
OVERLOAD FINES - 25% COUNTY SHARE
FINES - MISC REV - DISTRICT COURT
OPIOID SETTLEMENTS
INSURANCE REIMBURSE
RESTITUTION CO COURT
INTEREST EARNED
HIGHWAY/STREET ALLOCATION
TWP REIMBURSE - CRAIG - CLEANING DITCHES
TWP REIMBURSE - ARIZONA Q.3
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1,025.00
5,684.71
1,849.35
22.00
4,191.50
3,536.72
68.50
400.00
263.00
335.00
280.90
42.00
475.00
1,013.91
380.00
25.00
40.00
50.00
500.00
348.56
239.76
50.00
5,173.51
124,462.99
21,502.21
3,845.32
July 8, 2026

TWP REIMBURSE - ARIZONA Q.4
PILT MONEY
TRANSFER GEN - ROAD
PULLED CLAIM FROM OBAN
REMAINING ROAD FUNDS FY END
PRIVATE FOUNDATION FUNDS
LODGING TAX - JAN
ROD -PRESERVATION & MODERNIZATION
STOP
INHERITANCE
COUNTY 911
911 WIRELESS SERVICE FUND
BUILDING FUND
OVERLOAD FINES - 75%
HOMESTEAD ALLOCATIONS
MV PRO-RATE <OTHERE ENTITIES>
COUNTY COURT FINES - REGULAR
COUNTY COURT FINES - BOND FORFEITURES
DECATUR FIRE GENERAL
LYONS FIRE GENERAL
OAKLAND FIRE GENERAL
DECATUR FIRE BOND
LYONS FIRE BOND
TAX SALE ADMIN FEES & REDEMPTION

90,846.68
7,431.00
1,450,000.00
228,305.00
877,002.41
150,000.00
488.63
612.50
150.00
0.00
1,099.36
0.00
96.21
150.00
115,538.02
8,243.46
4,337.00
219.00
1,463.52
763.45
1,354.82
599.65
149.98
3,686.47

OFFICE UPDATES (2): (1) Veterans Service Officer – Penny Warren; (2) Assessor – Katie
Hart

Veterans Service Committee - member appointment:
Roger Kirschenman was re-appointed for another 5-year term as the Decatur rep;
upon motion by Titus, seconded by Richards. Passed By Roll Call Vote: Ayes –
Connealy, Swanson, Titus, Pearson, Johnson, Richards and Kutchera. Nays – none.
Board of Equalization:
Connealy moved the Board recess at 9:15 AM for Board of Equalization, Pearson
seconded, motion passed. The Burt County Board of Supervisors reconvened at 9:22
AM upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Pearson, motion passed.
See separate minutes for BOE.

FY2026-2027 Budget:
The Board met with officials and department heads to discuss their expenditure
requests for the 2026-2027 budget. Budget requests will continue to be reviewed at
future meetings and changes may be made after seeing budget projections in July
and August.

ROADS: Ann Chytka, Highway Superintendent
C-11(456) CO.RD. L, E. OF OAKLAND – STABILIZATION & OVERLAY
Chairman signed the contract with Western Engineering for the project; the contract
was awarded at 6/10/2026 meeting.

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PUBLIC COMMENT: Gregg Smith – opinion about County starting discussions
regarding a stance on data centers.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting
adjourned at 12:37 P.M. upon motions by Swanson and Connealy.
Next meetings: July 14, 2026 Board of Equalization
July 24, 2026 Board of Equalization & Board of Supervisors
July 28, 2026 Board of Supervisors

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL
BURT COUNTY CLERK

JEFF KUTCHERA, CHAIRMAN
BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

These minutes are not the official record and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is
available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

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