On the agenda: Valentine Minutes — data center (Sep 9)

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
September 15, 2026

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners convened in special session on September 15, 2026 in the Commissioners
Meeting Room of the Cherry County Courthouse, as per notice in the Valentine Midland News, with the agenda being
on file in the office of the County Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman McConaughey. Roll
call was taken, Present for the meeting were Commissioners Mike McConaughey, Martin DeNaeyer, Nina Nelson, and
County Clerk Samantha Leonard. The Open Meetings Act Poster was acknowledged by Chairman McConaughey, and the
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The purpose of the special session was to conduct the agenda for the rescheduled regular meeting on September 8,
2026.

The Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting minutes from August 25, 2026 were read. DeNaeyer moved and Nelson
seconded to approve minutes as read. Roll call vote: Aye - DeNaeyer, Nelson, McConaughey. The motion carried.

The Board of Equalization meeting minutes from August 25, 2026 were read. Nelson moved and DeNaeyer seconded to
approve minutes as read. Roll call vote: Aye — Nelson, McConaughey, DeNaeyer. The motion carried.

The Board of Corrections meeting minutes from August 25,2026 were read. McConaughey moved and DeNaeyer
seconded to approve minutes as read. Roll call vote: Aye — McConaughey, DeNaeyer, Nelson. The motion carried.

The Board of Commissioners special meeting minutes from August 31, 2026 were read. Nelson moved and
McConaughey seconded to approve minutes as read. Roll call vote: Aye - DeNaeyer, Nelson, McConaughey. The motion
carried.

The Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting minutes from September 8, 2026 were read. Nelson moved and DeNaeyer
seconded to approve minutes as read. Roll call vote: Aye — Nelson, McConaughey, DeNaeyer. The motion carried.

No public comment was received during the allotted time.

At 10:12 a.m. the board met with Carrie Graham, Director of the Valentine Public Library, to discuss the 2026-2027
interlocal agreement. McConaughey moved and DeNaeyer seconded to approve the 2026-2027 Valentine Public Library
Interlocal Agreement as presented. Roll call vote: Aye - McConaughey, DeNaeyer, Nelson. The motion carried.

The board discussed maintenance on 2 Mile Lane with County Attorney Eric Scott, Highway Superintendent Jay D
Osburn, and adjacent landowners Paul & Ronda Kenner and Lavisa Schlueter. Mr. Kenner discussed the maintenance
that has not been done on a portion of Two-Mile Lane; however, Mr. Osburn stated the county only maintains the
portion of the road that the county has an easement for, when requested by a landowner due to the Class 4 Road
Classification placed on that section of Two Mile Lane. Mr. Kenner stated they would like to have Two Mile Lane
abandoned by the county because it is a private drive that only goes to one building site. However, Ms. Schlueter stated
that Two-Mile Lane west is the only access to their property without an easement from another landowner. Mr. Scott
asked Mr. Kenner to research his title insurance to verify easement inclusions. It was a consensus of the board for Mr.
Osburn and Mr. Scott to research for easements on the east side of Two Mile Lane. The board stated they would not
abandon any road that would landlock any landowner. The board will discuss it at a later regular meeting after research
is completed by Mr. Osburn and Mr. Scott. No board action taken.

At 10:51 a.m. the board met with representatives of the Amish-owned bridge on Anderson Bridge Road to discuss any
information updates from the last discussion. Mr. Osburn stated he is still waiting to hear from NDOT if they have
inspected the engineer reports presented by the County and Amish Community to verify if the State will place a Bridge
number on the privately owned bridge. If NDOT will not give the bridge a structure number, it cannot bea public bridge.
The goal of the county with this process was to gain better access across the river for the County Maintenance and
Emergency Personnel. No board action taken.

At 11:20 a.m. the board met with Greg Nollette, Valentine Tourism Board Member, to discuss pledging additional funds
for the Convention Center. The Tourism Board is asking the Board to pledge an additional $300,000 of future lodging
tax dollars collected over a 3-year period to complete the funds necessary for the project. The Tourism Board is waiting
on approval of two other potential grants for funding. The board stated no tax dollars will be pledged now or in the
future for the funding of the Convention Center project. Nelson moved and DeNaeyer seconded to pledge an additional
$300,000 over 3 years, starting December 2027, payable out of the Visitor Promotion and Improvement Funds with
lodging tax dollars collected. Roll call vote: Aye — DeNaeyer, Nelson, McConaughey. The motion carried.

The board discussed the potential written agreement to allow a landowner to place a gate across 412 Ave. County
Attorney Eric Scott stated his opinion would be to start the process to abandon the road by the board asking for a study

of said road and start the process to abandon. The board will discuss the process of abandonment at the next regular
board meeting. No board action taken.

At 11:59 a.m. the board met with Interim Zoning Administrator Jane Stolzenburg to discuss a zoning permit application.
Ms. Stolzenburg stated the inquiry came via email back in March, prior to the moratorium being approved. The board
encouraged the applicant to continue the application process until the moratorium ends in December 2026. Ms.
Stolzenburg also provided a Zoning Regulation update. The Planning and Zoning Board is currently working on solar &
wind and data centers. The board recommended the Planning and Zoning Board start meeting twice a month to continue
progress on the regulations. No board action taken.

Emergency Management Director Jessica Coyle provided an update re: Beaver Tower repairs being completed, | Am

Responding, PSAP audit, weather monitoring, 914 outage, fire, and hazard mitigation grant.

The board discussed claims presented. Payroll backpay for Deputy Erick Wickman was discussed. Deputy Wickman had
not figured holiday working hours properly and requested to be paid for the difference. The board discussed the
handbook policy with Clerk Leonard and Payroll Clerk Billie Brockley. Any employee working hours must be paid by law.
Ms. Brockley stated to help alleviate a lack of documentation issues road employees, sheriff employees, and emergency
management should be attaching logs to all time sheets. This is at the suggestion of multiple State Auditor Reports the
Clerk’s Office has read from other counties. The-board-agreed-thattogs need-to-be-att: i ii
forward: The board also discussed Claim #2609000051 submitted by Pat Hooper, Noxious Weed Superintendent. The
claim submitted showed two meals being paid for; however, the county will only pay for one meal per receipt. Mr.
Hooper did clarify with the Clerk’s Office he paid for Sheridan County Noxious Weed Superintendent’s meal because
they traveled to the conference together. Paying for two meals in one setting is over the per meal limit as established
by GSA rate, and the travel reimbursement claim form needs to be used to submit any reimbursement claims.
Commissioner McConaughey will discuss this with Mr. Hooper and Mr. Hooper will resubmit the reimbursement claim.
DeNaeyer moved and McConaughey seconded to approve claims excluding 2609000051. Roll call vote: Aye — Nelson,
McConaughey, DeNaeyer. The motion carried.

CLAIMS LISTING

September 15, 2026
GENERAL FUND

$95,147.05
DENIED CLAIMS $141.34 $95,005.71
AMERITAS LIFE (RETIREMENT) 2609000002 $547.22 Retirement
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 2609000003 $5,700.32 SERVICE
MCWHIRTER, BENTZ KENYON 2609000004 $68.85 2025 SSI/MCARE CORRECTION
WACHOB, BILL 2609000005 $142.83 MEETING
BLACK HILLS CHEMICAL 2609000006 $740.18 ACCT# 1379
SPECK,BLAIRE 2609000007 $308.85 GRAND ISLAND STATE FAIR
BORDERS & FURROW LAW. 2609000008 $1,268.53 SERVICES
RUNNING BEAR,BRITTANY 2609000009 $617.70 TRAINING
BUCKLES FUEL SERVICE INC. 2609000010 $807.47 FUEL
CAMELOT TRANSPORTATION INC 2609000011 $52.50 TRANSPORT
SECURITY FIRST BANK VISA 2609000012 $235.17 FUEL
CENTURYLINK 2609000013 $2,123.13 SERVICES
CHERRY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 2609000014 $209.00 COURT FEES
CHERRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE 2609000015 $1,032.32 MONTHY RENT
CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL 2609000016 $10,672.46 DOS 7/1-7/31/2026
CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL 2609000017 $6,783.50 MEALS
CHERRY COUNTY SHERIFF 2609000018 $2,600.71 INV# 114844440
CHERRY COUNTY TREASURER 2609000019 $10.00 FEES
CIRCLE K MOTOR 2609000020 $117.66 LABOR/SUPPLIES
VALENTINE,CITY OF 2609000021 $5,861.83 UTILITIES
CLEARFLY COMMUNICATIONS 2609000022 $326.43 SERVICES
DAS STATE ACCOUNTING-CNTRL FINAANCE 2609000023 $537.60 SERVICES
DAS STATE ACCOUNTING-CNTRL FINANCE 2609000024 $200.55 SERVICES
EFTPS 2609000025 $478.43 FICA TAXES
SCOTT, ERICA 2609000026 $11,825.03 CLERICAL WAGES/OFFICE/EQUIP RENT
WICKMAN,ERICK 2609000027 $45.90 2025 SSI/MCARE CORRECTION
FIRSTNET/AT&T MOBILITY 2609000028 $492.32 SERVICE
GALLS, LLC NEW ACCOUNT 2609000029 $814.62 SUPPLIES
GRP & ASSOCIATES 2609000030 $67.00 ACCT# 2522
HENDERSON'S IGA INC 2609000031 $106.92 SUPPLIES
HUSKERLAND HARDWARE AND APPLIANCE 2609000032 $19.56 AERATOR
TAR, LLC 2609000033 $4,965.00 SERVICES
EDWARDS,JAMES,W 2609000034 $150.00 SERVICES
FAY,JEFF 2609000035 $30.00 REPAIRS
COYLE, JESSICA 2609000036 $45.86 2025 SSI/MCARE CORRECTION
JOHNSON LAW OFFICE 2609000037 $4,941.99 CLERICAL/OFFICE/EQUIP RENT
JUSTICE CENTER PETTY CASH 2609000038 $417.79 PRINTER INK
JWA K-LAWN 2609000039 $192.00 SERVICES
KBR RURAL PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT 2609000040 $86.66 SERVICES

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KIPPES & SON'S 2609000041 $1,092.00 SERVICE
BANCROFT, MELISSA 2609000042 $192.85 NORTH PLATTE
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC 2609000043 $186.00 SERVICES
MID-PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2609000044 $70.00 CPR CLASS
MIDLAND PRINTING 2609000045 $45.50 NOTARY STAMP
MIPS INC 2609000046 $3,515.63 Services
NK WASTE INC. 2609000047 $193.00 TRASH SERVICE
NORTHEAST NE JUVINILE SERVICES INC 2609000048 $2,472.25 SERVICES
OFFICE PRODUCTS CENTER INC 2609000049 $1,036.81 SUPPLIES
GREENOUGH,PAT,O 2609000050 $100.00 SERVICES
HOOPER,PATRICK 2609000051 $141.34 MEALS - DENIED CLAIM
PETTY CASH 2609000052 $55.95 USPS POSTAGE PETITIONS
PLATTE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC 2609000053 $4,902.08 SERVICES
PREMA (PANHANDLE RURAL ELEC ASSN) 2609000054 $145.42 SERVICES
PRESTO-X 2609000055 $267.73 SERVICES
QUADIENT-COURT OFFICES ACCT#1145 2609000056 $442.93 POSTAGE
QUADIENT LEASING/MAIL FINANCE 2609000057 $1,128.63 POSTAGE MACHINE
QUILL CORPORATION 2609000058 $149.98 SUPPLIES
SANDHILL OIL COMPANY INC 2609000059 $434.84 FUEL
SANDHILLS RANCH SUPPLY 2609000060 $134.50 BATTERY
SENNET, DUNCAN, JENKINS & WICKHAM, PC 2609000061 $1,468.51 SERVICES
HESSE,SHARON,J 2609000062 $72.50 DUES/FEES
HANSON, TIMOTHY,A 2609000063 $2,636.75 SERVICES

TONY'S TIRE & AUTO REPAIR 2609000064 $622.00 BATTERIES
UNL-HASKELL AG LAB 2609000065 $125.00 TRAINING

MIDLAND NEWS 2609000066 $793.12 ADVERTISING

VIAERO WIRELESS 2609000067 $7492 SERVICES

WARD PLUMBING & HEATING LLC 2609000068 $212.40 PARTIALLY PAID IN JULY
WESTERN OIL INC/CONOCO 2609000069 $60.55 CAR WASHES

WEXFORD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2609000070 $26.00 CIVIL SERVICE
MARSHALL, WILLIAM, F 2609000071 $100.00 SERVICES

WRENCHED TIRE & AUTO LLC 2609000072 $350.00 SERIVCE

ERICK WICKMAN $6,253.97 GROSS PAY

ROAD FUND $69,600.93
3S FABRICATION & REPAIR 2609000073 $471.30 Supplies

BACON REPAIR 2609000074 $2,170.38 Supplies

BOMGAARS 2609000075 $237.48 Supplies

BORDERTOWN DISCOUNT FUEL 2609000076 $3,186.18 Services

BUCKLES FUEL SERVICE INC 2609000077 $10,198.06 Services

CENTRAL VALLEY AG 2609000078 $9,444.34 Services

CHERRY COUNTY IMPLEMENT 2609000079 $516.28 Supplies

CIRCLE K MOTOR 2609000080 $642.35 Services

VALENTINE,CITY OF 2609000081 $204.14 Services

CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS 2609000082 $117.60 Services

CONSOLIDATED TELEPHONE 2609000083 $283.08 Services

CUSTER PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT 2609000084 $161.83 Services

DANIELSKI FARMS INC 2609000085 $7,591.20 Service

DAS STATE ACCOUNTING-CNTRL FINANCE 2609000086 $27.70 Services

DOOLEY OIL INC 2609000087 $1,546.86 Supplies

FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 2609000088 $391.03 Supplies

FRONTIER DIESEL INC 2609000089 $10,812.44 Services

GARRETT TIRES & TREADS 2609000090 $8,048.25 Supplies

HUSKERLAND HARDWARE AND APPLIANCE 2609000091 $3.29 Supplies

INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF SC 2609000092 $1,131.65 SERVICES

KBR RURAL PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT 2609000093 $259.77 Services

MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC 2609000094 $113.00 Services

MIDLAND PRINTING 2609000095 $150.93 Supplies

MIPS INC 2609000096 $195.00 Services

MULLEN AUTO & DIESEL 2609000097 $106.49 Services
NEAL OIL & AUTO CENTER INC 2609000098 $5,590.29 Services
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT 2609000099 $59.88 Services
PERRETT CONSTRUCTION LTD 2609000100 $327.42 Supplies
PLATTE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC 2609000101 $1,384.44 Services
POWERPLAN 2609000102 $2,251.09 Supplies
PREMA (PANHANDLE RURAL ELEC ASSN) 2609000103 $99.42 Services
SANDHILLS RANCH SUPPLY 2609000104 $329.35 Supplies
MIDLAND NEWS, 2609000105 $84.00 Advertising
CODY, VILLAGE OF 2609000106 $195.60 Services
MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF 2609000107 $62.36 Services
WARD PLUMBING & HEATING LLC 2609000108 $41.95 Supplies
WHEELER 2609000109 $642.50 Supplies
_WRENCHED TIRE & AUTO LLC 2609000110 $522.00 _ Services
HIGHWAY STREET/BRIDGE BUYBACK FUND $117,434.04
JEBRO INC 2609000111 $73,736.91 Services
Sta-Bilt Construction Company 2609000112 $43,697.13 Service
VISITOR PROMOTION FUND $13,458.72
CHERRY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 2609000113 $1,000.00 GRANT
VALENTINE,CITY OF 2609000114 $314.73 UTILITIES
GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS INC 2609000115 $210.45 SERVICES
NEBRASKA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (NETA) 2609000116 $600.00 DUES
NRG MEDIA,LLC/BROADCAST HOUSE MEDIA 2609000117 $10,500.00 MEDIA
OFFICE PRODUCTS CENTER INC 2609000118 $35.00 SERVICES
OUTBACK SCREENPRINTING & EMBROIDERY 2609000001 -$169.75 * Voiding Claim - 26078794
OUTBACK SCREENPRINTING & EMBROIDERY 2609000119 $57.15 SHIRTS
ISOM, STEPHEN 2609000120 $551.14 GRANT
TECH HARBOR DIGITAL 2609000121 $360.00 SERVICES
REGISTER OF DEEDS P&M FUND $5,632.50
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC 2609000122 $5,026.00 MONTHLY RENT.
SPECTRA ASSOCIATES, INC 2609000123 $606.50 SUPPLIES
BOOKMOBILE FUND $10,301.23
VALENTINE PUBLIC LIBRARY 2609000124 $10,301.23 BOOKMOBILE
911 EMERGENCY SERVICES FUND $805.88
GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS INC 2609000125 $55.88 SERVICES
PAGE MY CELL 2609000126 $750.00 _3 MONTHS
911 WIRELESS SERVICE FUND $1,256.33
CENTURYLINK 2609000127 $278.73 SERVICES
OPTK NETWORKS 2609000128 $977.60 SERVICES
PAYROLL HOLDING FUND $1,237.15
AMERITAS LIFE (RETIREMENT) 2609000129 $406.51 Retirement
EFTPS 2609000130 $687.79 Federal Taxes
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2609000131 $142.85 State Taxes

END
At 12:52 p.m. Chairman McConaughey adjourned the meeting.

State of Nebraska, )

)ss.
County of Cherry, )

|, Samantha Leonard, the undersigned County Clerk of Cherry County,
are true and are part of the official records of this office. IN WITNESS
my seal this 29" day of September 2026.

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Sonata mnird ZA Guan
Samantha Leonard Mike McConaughey, Chairperson
Cherry County Clerk Cherry County Board of Commissioners

Nebraska, do hereby certify the foregoing minutes
WHEREOF, | have hereunto set my hand and affixed

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