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August 25, 2026
Commissioner’s Meeting
Minutes
A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Colfax County, Nebraska was held in the Commissioners Room of
the County Courthouse, Schuyler, Nebraska on the 25th day of August 2026. The County Board of Commissioners
met at 8:30 a.m. Present were Carl Grotelueschen, Jim Mejstrik and Terry V. Wendt, County Commissioners, Rita
M. Mundil, County Clerk and Bruce J. Prenda, County Attorney. Notice of this meeting was given in advance
thereof by posting written notice in at least three different public places as shown by the Certificate of Posting
Notice, publication in the Schuyler Sun on August 13, 2026, and Colfax County’s website. The availability of the
proposed agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board. Copies of the Open
Meetings Act were made available to review. All proceedings shown were taken while the meeting was officially
convened and open to the public.
The Chairman stated a copy of the Open Meeting Act statute is available to review.
Motion Mejstrik; second Wendt to approve the agenda. Voting YES: Grotelueschen, Mejstrik and Wendt. Voting
NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion Wendt; second Mejstrik to approve the minutes of 8/11/2026. Voting YES: Mejstrik, Wendt and
Groteluschen. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
The Clerk provided the fund balance, June Lodging Tax Revenue and STOP Revenue received.
The inmate logs from Antelope, Butler and Platte County were provided to the board and will be placed on file.
The Vet Service officer provided claim reimbursements for July 28, 2026, to be placed on file.
Northeast Nebraska Solid Waste Coalition provided a June 2026 Landfill Site Observation report which will be
placed on file.
The Board reviewed a proposed timeline, job description, and advertisement to assist the Hiring Committee in
recommending an applicant for the Colfax County Attorney position for the vacant four-year term beginning
January 7, 2027.
Motion Wendt; second Mejstrik to appoint Terry Wendt, Curtis Bohac and Pete Palensky as a hiring committee to
conduct interviews and provide a recommendation to fill the County Attorney vacancy in January of 2027. Voting
YES: Mejstrik, Wendt and Groteluschen. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Katelynn Ness from the Extension Office reported that the State Fair begins this week, provided the July report for
Nebraska Extension in Colfax County, and gave an update on the progress of the landscaping costs.
Ashley H. Connell with Woods/Aitken provided the Cultural Assessment Report of the Road Department.
Motion Mejstrik; second Wendt to enter executive session at 8:55 to discuss the Cultural Assessment of the Road
Department. Voting YES: Wendt, Grotelueschen and Mejstrik. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion Mejstrik; second Grotelueschen to exit executive session and resume regular session at 10:05 a.m. Voting
YES: Grotelueschen, Mejstrik and Wendt. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
The Chairman stated no action was taken while in executive session.
Discussion was held for this year’s Colfax County employee appreciation. Motion Grotelueschen; second Wendt to
approve $1200.00 for Colfax County’s employee appreciation meal hosted by the Road Department. Voting YES:
Wendt, Groteluschen and Mejstrik. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion Wendt; second Mejstrik to approve the following claims and issue checks for them. Voting YES:
Grotelueschen, Mejstrik and Wendt. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD HEALTH PREMIUMS $47,586.37
AMERITAS RETIREMENT PREMIUMS $21,027.53
EFTPS FICA/MEDICARE $23,168.93
GENERAL FUND
WAGE $237,690.79
ANTELOPE COUNTY SHERIFF BoP July $1,215.00
ANYTIME FITNESS July Wellness Program $100.00
AT&T MOBILITY July Sheriff Connectivity $1,309.85
AT&T MOBILITY Zoning Phone July $37.75
AT&T MOBILITY Cnty Attny Phone July $37.95
AT&T MOBILITY EM Mngmt Phone July $55.73
AT&T MOBILITY Assessor Phone July $37.95
BAHNS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Sheriff Vehicle Repair Parts $6.15
BAHNS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Sheriff Vehicle Repair Labor $21.50
BLACK HILLS ENERGY July Gas $157.56
BLACK HILLS ENERGY July Gas $51.26
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $16.39
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $12.68
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $17.99
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $13.99
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $14.28
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $4.29
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $9.99
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies $7.99
BRICHACEK, JORDON, A Cell Reimbursement $100.00
BUTLER CO DETENTION CENTER BOP July $8,700.00
BUTLER CO HEALTH CARE CTR BOP Medical (Lucey/Lopez-Borrego) $23,857.79
CAPPEL AUTO SUPPLY INC Batteries and Wipers Sheriff Vehicle $335.52
CASA CONNECTION 26-27 Contract $10,000.00
CENEX VOYAGER FLEET Sheriff Fuel July $2,416.30
CLARKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 26-27FND 2026C $5,000.00
CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 26 Fair Exhibit $60.00
CLEARFLY August Services $860.07
CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Aug 14 Claim of Fees $435.00
COAST TO COAST SOLUTIONS Safe Kid Coloring Books $2,675.12
COAST TO COAST SOLUTIONS First Aid Kits $3,679.66
COLFAX COUNTY CLERK Petition Postage Reimbursement $60.70
COLFAX COUNTY CLERK Election Media Postage Reimbursement $8.05
COLFAX COUNTY COURT 8/17/26 Fees $576.00
COLFAX COUNTY PRESS Assessor May 27-June 10 Newspaper Pub $442.00
COLFAX COUNTY SHERIFF Uncollected fees July $74.00
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC Fall Noxious Weed Ad $112.64
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC. Zoning Meeting Notice $22.56
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC BOC/BOE Not 8/25 $14.10
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC. BOC/BOE Meet Not 8/11 $14.57
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY GAS DIV Courthouse Gas June $129.86
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY GAS DIV County Attorney Building Gas June $4.83
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY GAS DIV Attorney Office Gas $0.56
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY GAS DIV Courthouse Gas $116.88
CORRAL AUTO REPAIR & TOWING Oil Change-Sheriff $87.11
CORRAL AUTO REPAIR & TOWING Oil Change-Sheriff $108.60
CORRAL AUTO REPAIR & TOWING Winch out Vehicles-Peterson $270.00
CORRAL AUTO REPAIR & TOWING Carrier Service-Sheriff $270.00
CULLIGAN Aug Water $67.00
CULLIGAN Attny Water July $17.50
CULLIGAN Courthouse Water Aug $27.00
CULLIGAN Sheriff Water Aug $284.00
CULLIGAN Aug Water $89.65
DAS STATE ACCT-CENTRAL FIN (6507) Network Serv Charges July $844.80
DAS STATE ACCT-CENTRAL FIN (6507) Network Serv Charges July $569.27
DAS STATE ACCT-CENTRAL FIN (6507) Services July $786.00
DAVID CITY DISCOUNT PHCY Inmate Medications May-July $869.51
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES Power-July $3,327.99
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES Water/Sewer July $570.07
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES June Electric $292.97
DIDIER'S GROCERY INC Programming Supplies $8.18
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS Office Supplies $326.31
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS Office Supplies $34.59
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS Sheriff Copier $217.73
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS Sheriff Copier Purchase of Leased Equip $1.00
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS Dist Court Copier $72.28
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS Office Supplies $16.73
EGAN SUPPLY COMPANY Janitorial Supplies $32.80
EGAN SUPPLY COMPANY Janitorial Supplies $531.69
EGIS TECHNOLOGIES Egis Monthly Services $6,408.40
FARMERS UNION COOP SUPPLY CO. Sheriff Fuel July $209.01
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP LLC Aug Fees $60.00
FIRST IMPRESSIONS Lanyards-Sheriff $212.50
FORMAN, AUSTIN Cell Reimbursement $100.00
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA INC Postage 8/8-11/7 $104.85
FREED, DANIEL Cell Reimbursement $100.00
GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES June/July Copier County Court $272.36
GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS Aug Ext Phones $320.90
GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS Aug Ext Internet $94.95
GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS LLC Sheriff Uniform JL $40.50
GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS LLC Sheriff Uniforms-JL $710.10
HANEL OIL, INC. Sheriff Fuel June $509.15
HANEL OIL, INC. Sheriff Vehicle Maintenance June $26.00
HANSON, JUANA Advocate Cell Reimburse $24.99
HESPEN, JUSTIN Cell Reimbursement $100.00
HOLIDAY INN OF KEARNEY Weed Conf Lodging $419.85
HOMETOWN LEASING Aug Copier $130.20
HOMETOWN LEASING Aug Sheriff Copier $125.00
HOMETOWN LEASING Aug Clerk Copier $254.69
HOMETOWN LEASING Aug Attny Copier $79.98
HOMETOWN LEASING Aug Comm Copier $164.17
HOMETOWN LEASING Dist Court Copier Sept $95.89
HOWELLS COMMUNITY CATHOLIC
SCHOOL 26 Fair Exhibit $60.00
HOWELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 26-27FND 2026H $5,000.00
HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED 26 Fair Exhibit $60.00
INDOFF Office Supplies $47.97
INDOFF Office Supplies $2.99
INDOFF Office Supplies $47.94
INDOFF Envelopes $29.99
INDOFF Office Supplies $51.96
INDOFF Office Supplies $94.95
INDOFF Wall Calendar County Clerk $36.99
INDOFF Wall Calendar Maintenance $36.99
JACKSON SERVICES INC. Janitorial Supplies $156.56
KENNEDY, TRACY Cell Reimbursement $100.00
KLEENSANG, AARON Cell Reimbursement Aug per Shawn $15.01
LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES Interpreter $201.19
LEAFY SPURGE WORKING TASK FORCE Registration for JS Field Day/Conf $60.00
LEE ENTERPRISES ADVERTISING Treasurer Posting 7/16/26 $50.49
LEE ENTERPRISES ADVERTISING 1283909-2/1285312-1/1285317-1/1285769-1 $695.37
LEE ENTERPRISES ADVERTISING 1283805-2/1283806-1 $246.29
LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 26 Fair Exhibit $60.00
LEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 26-27FND 2026L $5,000.00
MADISON NATIONAL LIFEINSURANCE CO — September Deductible $111.38
MAIN-STOP LLC Sheriff Fuel July $275.97
MARVIN, KEITH, A Aug Comprehensive Plan $5,250.00
MARVIN, KEITH, A Aug Comprehensive Plan $1,750.00
MENARDS Light Bulbs $192.29
MESSERLIE, SHAWN Cell Reimbursement $100.00
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC Scanner Rental $50.00
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC. Scanner Rental $120.00
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC Scanner Rental $120.00
MIDWEST SPECIAL SERVICES Transport-Taylor $1,981.60
MIPS INC Website Hosting $224.00
MIPS INC 2026 Valuation Notice Mailings $3,352.23
MIPS INC. Aug Treasurer Package $992.14
MIPS INC Clerks Package/ROD $951.77
MIPS INC Assessors Package/Swift Tables $1,661.36
NEBRASKA ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS — NE Dist Mtg Treasurer $30.00
NEBRASKA ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS —NACO Registration $30.00
NEBRASKA ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS ~—NACO Dist Mtg Cnty Clerk $30.00
NEBRASKA ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS —NACO Dist Mtg Assessor $30.00
NEBRASKA ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS + NACO Dist Mtg Commissioners $60.00
NEBRASKA ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS 26 Legis Conf-Assessor $55.00
NEIMAN, WILLIAM, J Aug Pub Def Contract $8,333.33
NEIMAN, WILLIAM, J Reimburse for Transcripts/Deposition $1,035.30
PARKVIEW EXPRESS. Sheriff Fuel July $389.62
PARKVIEW ONE STOP July Fuel Weed $56.01
PARKVIEW ONE STOP Sheriff Fuel July $765.21
PARKVIEW ONE STOP. July Fuel $356.62
PETERSON, AARON Cell Reimbursement $100.00
PINNACLE BANK PO Box 540 Rent $45.00
PINNACLE BANK Safe Deposit 514 Renewal 26-27 $65.00
PINNACLE BANK (7281) NACO/POAN Meetings $284.80
PINNACLE BANK (7281) Sheriff Office Supplies $171.80
PINNACLE BANK (7281) Conference for Dispatch Member $205.00
PINNACLE BANK (5905) Attny Office Supplies/Adobe Sub $100.85
PINNACLE BANK (5905) Assessor Office Supplies $142.57
PINNACLE BANK (HEALTH) Deductibles $7,655.07
PLATTE CO DETENTION FACILITY June Housing $3,600.00
PLATTE COUNTY Aug Interlocal Agreement $2,750.00
PLATTE COUNTY Operating Expense $282.51
POINT C August Fees $280.50
POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 2026 Handbooks $164.00
PROCHASKA TIRE LLC Sheriff Vehicle Repair Labor $235.00
PROCHASKA TIRE LLC Sheriff Vehicle Repair $250.85
PROCHASKA TIRE LLC. Sheriff Vehicle Repair $864.00
PROCHASKA TIRE LLC Sheriff Vehicle Repair $1,355.90
QUADIENT LEASING USA INC Aug 26-Nov 26 Coverage $1,361.97
SCHUYLER COOPERATIVE ASSN July Maintenance Fuel $104.00
SCHUYLER COOPERATIVE ASSN Sheriff July Fuel $2,614.57
SCHUYLER COOPERATIVE ASSN July Assessor Fuel $44.40
SCHUYLER COOPERATIVE ASSN Em Mngmt Fuel July $76.49
SCHUYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 26-27FND 2026S $15,000.00
SECRETARY OF STATE Certified Copies of Title 177 $20.00
SIPPLE/HANSEN/EMERSON/SCHUMACH Attorney Work $197.50
SIPPLE/HANSEN/EMERSON/SCHUMACH Attorney Work $1,227.50
ST JOHN NEUMANN 26 Fair Exhibit $60.00
STATE OF NE-PROBATION DIST.#5 26-27 Budget $28,683.03
STRUEBING, BRETT Cell Reimbursement $100.00
STUEHMER, RACHEL MARIE Assessor Office Work $1,260.00
STUTZMAN, JUSTIN Comm Pesticide License Reimbursement $93.00
STUTZMAN, JUSTIN Meal Reimbursement NWCA Conf $43.37
THOMSON REUTERS-WEST Info Charges July $613.73
TILDEN DRUG Inmate Medications July $17.90
TIMECLOCK PLUS LLC Annual Licenses 7/26-1/27 $49.00
TK ELEVATOR CORP 8/26-7/27 Contract $6,095.68
TK ELEVATOR CORP Elevator Maintenance $2,521.95
U & | SANITATION SERVICE July Garbage $35.00
US POSTAL SERVICE PO Box 191 Rental Renew Cnty Crt $274.00
VERIZON (WEED DEPT) July Phone Weed $122.21
WOODS & AITKEN Gen Labor Prof Services $11,473.44
ZEROS HOLSTERS Shipping for Radio Cases $5.00
ROAD FUND
WAGE $70,682.94
AG 91 ENERGY LLC Fuel $10,099.21
ALBRACHT DISPOSAL SERVICE INC Garbage $60.00
ALL MAKES Copier Ink Use $16.87
AT&T MOBILITY Highway Dept $37.75
BALZER, JON Notary bond/Ins/Stamp/Application $194.45
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Bolts $1.02
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Hammer / Cross Pein & Bolts $37.79
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Fasteners - 2131 $1.69
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Flag & Top Links $99.97
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Top Links (Credit) ($59.98)
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Replacement Chains X2 for Chainsaw $31.98
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Misc. Shop $22.76
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Binder Chains & Lever Binders for Traile $170.16
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Tire Gauge $15.99
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Tape Measure $19.99
BOMGAARS SUPPLY Graphite & Chuck $36.97
BOMGAARS SUPPLY #2131 Flashlight & Penlight $134.98
CITY OF CLARKSON Water $86.96
CLARKSON PLUMBING & HEATING Bar & Chain Oil $9.99
CLARKSON PLUMBING & HEATING Sealant $7.29
CLARKSON PLUMBING & HEATING Boiled Linseed Oil $32.99
CLARKSON PLUMBING & HEATING Cotter Pin $1.08
CLARKSON PLUMBING & HEATING Boiled Linseed Oil $32.99
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC Bid / Dump Truck $31.96
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC Bid / Project 573 $93.28
COOPERATIVE SUPPLY INC Fuel $207.11
CULLIGAN Water $31.50
CULLIGAN Water $49.00
CULLIGAN Water $41.00
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES Electricity $213.92
DOERNEMANN FARM SERVICE, INC. Labor $45.00
DOERNEMANN FARM SERVICE, INC. Parts $0.76
FARMERS UNION COOP SUPPLY CO Aug. Fuel $179.51
FARMERS UNION COOP SUPPLY CO. Chemicals $311.85
FRONTIER Phone $136.21
H2 EQUIPMENT Parts $169.43
H2 EQUIPMENT Labor $350.00
HANEL OIL, INC. Stop Brake Fluid $6.50
HOWELLS PLBG, HEATIING A/C New PTAC Unit $1,965.00
JACKSON SERVICES INC. Mat Service $73.58
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Parts $10.96
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Parts $147.82
KROEGER SAND & GRAVEL CO. Gravel & Hauling $83,164.72
LOUP PUBLIC POWER DIST. Electric - Howells 2 $169.26
LOUP PUBLIC POWER DIST. Electric - Richland $61.90
LOUP PUBLIC POWER DIST. Electric - Clarkson $176.08
LOUP PUBLIC POWER DIST. Electric - Leigh $162.02
LOUP PUBLIC POWER DIST. Electric - Howells 1 $35.60
MIDWEST SERVICE & SALES CO. Road Drag $148.50
MIDWEST SERVICE & SALES CO. Road Drag $297.00
MIDWEST SERVICE & SALES CO. Blades $3,125.70
NEBRASKA MACHINERY CO. Labor $1,064.25
NEBRASKA MACHINERY CO. Labor $407.00
NEBRASKA MACHINERY CO. Parts $815.31
NEBRASKA MACHINERY CO. Parts $193.92
NIPPON SANSO MATHESON, INC Oxygen $87.55
O'REILLY FIRST CALL Parts $219.16
O'REILLY FIRST CALL Parts $158.55
PARKVIEW EXPRESS Fuel $424.30
PARKVIEW ONE STOP Fuel $777.83
POWER PLAN (MURPHY TRACTOR) Labor $4,518.25
POWER PLAN (MURPHY TRACTOR) Parts $2,437.44
POWER PLAN (MURPHY TRACTOR) Parts $191.10
PROCHASKA TIRE LLC Tires & Repair $625.00
SAPP BROS. PETROLEUM, INC. Def Fluid - Schuyler $289.10
SCHUYLER COOPERATIVE ASSN Fuel - Hwy $10,449.43
STANTON TELECOM Phone - Clarkson $50.90
STEALTH BROADBAND Leigh, Howells, Clarkson - Internet $552.21
U &1 SANITATION SERVICE July Garbage $35.00
VERIZON CONNECT June & August GPS $842.50
VILLAGE OF HOWELLS Water $93.92
VILLAGE OF LEIGH Garbage $22.25
ROD P&M FUND
MIPS INC Deeds Online $142.87
MIPS INC Clerk Microfilming $160.52
DRUG LAW INF & ED FUND
FLOCK GROUP INC 2 Flock Cameras (Schuyler PD) $6,000.00
ATTORNEY GRANT FUND
SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Truancy Fringe June $509.66
SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Truancy Wage June $3,539.35
911 WIRELESS FUND
CENTURYLINK Aug/Sept Phones $812.24
CENTURYLINK Jun-Jul Services $248.42
CENTURYLINK (E-911) D50-0037 Aug/Sept Phones $550.00
FRONTIER Phones Dispatch $464.91
GLOBAL SOFTWARE Sleuth Oct 26-Sept 27 $5,232.00
$758,685.46
Motion Grotelueschen; second Mejstrik to recommend approval for the special designated liquor permit to Park
Place LLC for an event September 26, 2026, at the Colfax County Fairgrounds. Voting YES: Mejstrik, Wendt and
Grotelueschen. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed the proposed FY26-27 county budget with the County Clerk (final draft). The Assessor
provided the certified valuation of the County.
Motion Grotelueschen; second Wendt to approve Resolution 8-25-2026(1) that sets the final levy authority for
those political subdivisions under the authority of the County Board as follows:
Colfax County Agricultural Society .020000
Rural Fire District-Clarkson 050000
Fire Protection District-Howells -050000
Fire Protection District-Leigh 050000
Fire Protection District-Schuyler .050000
Platte Valley Drainage District 010000
Voting YES: Wendt, Grotelueschen and Mejstrik. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion Mejstrik; second Grotelueschen to set Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. as the date and time for the
FY26-27 county budget hearing and approximately 8:30 a.m. (following the county budget hearing) as the hearing
for approval of the county’s tax request. Voting YES: Grotelueschen, Mejstrik and Wendt. Voting NO: None.
Motion carried.
The County Treasurer provided verification of the distress warrant list received from the Sheriff.
The Zoning Administrator reported on permits that were issued. Two DEE Notices on Scott Schmid Feedlot were
reviewed, a Issued Permit-Modifications of NPDES General Permit Coverage and Approval to Operate LWCF-
Phase III.
Monte Monteleagre of Egis presented a quarterly overview of the IT security and services they provide. An update
on our firewall is scheduled to be completed within 30 days, and the file server, which will need to be updated
before the new year.
Bids for a new 2026 or 2027 Dump Truck that were received by the 10:30 a.m. deadline were publicly opened and
read. Four companies submitted bids. Discuss, consider and/or take action will be at the September 8" meeting.
The Highway Superintendent provided a report on department activities, including updates on ongoing road and
bridge projects. With Mark Arps’ retirement effective August 31st, and his Class A Highway Superintendent
license, the Board discussed appointing an associate from Mainelli and Wagner to serve in the interim until the
current Highway Superintendent obtains his Class A license.
Motion Wendt; second Mejstrik to appoint Jordan Wachal with Mainelli Wagner Assoc. for Colfax County Class A
Highway Superintendent. Voting YES: Mejstrik, Wendt and Grotelueschen. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion Grotelueschen; second Wendt to appoint JoAnn Burbridge as Colfax County Emergency Manager, Board
of Governance of the East Central Region, Title VI/ADA Coordinator and Flood Plain Manager. Voting YES:
Wendt, Grotelueschen and Mejstrik. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion Grotelueschen; second Mejstrik to approve the agreement for the Provision of Limited Professional
Services with Tremel Surveying Inc. for Flood Plain Administration Services. Voting YES: Grotelueschen,
Mejstrik and Wendt. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
The County Clerk summarized the day’s agenda and action taken.
Motion Mejstrik; second Grotelueschen to adjourn BOC at 11:15 a.m. to meet again September 8, 2026. Voting
YES: Mejstrik, Wendt and Grotelueschen. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
A meeting of the Board of Equalization of Colfax County, Nebraska was held in the Commissioners Room of the
County Courthouse, Schuyler, Nebraska on the 25th day of August 2026. The County Board of Equalization met at
11:15 a.m, Present were Carl Grotelueschen, Jim Mejstrik and Terry V. Wendt, County Commissioners, and Rita
M. Mundil, County Clerk and Patricia Nunley, County Assessor Staff. Notice of this meeting was given in advance
by posting written notice in at least three different public places as shown by the Certificate of Posting Notice,
publication in the Schuyler on August 13, 2026, and the Colfax County’s website. The availability of the proposed
agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board. A copy of the Open Meetings Act
was made available to review. All proceedings shown were taken while the meeting was officially convened and
open to the public.
The Board reviewed the Clerical Error report submitted by County Assessor department. Motion Mejstrik; second
Grotelueschen to approve Parcel number 860190, Parcel number 420460 and Parcel number 1020030 on the
Clerical Error report. Voting YES: Wendt, Grotelueschen and Mejstrik. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
The Board acknowledged seven tax list corrections submitted by the County Assessor department:
Property ID: 1241330.00-RE, Statement number: 127; Property ID: 1221545.00-RE, Statement number: 128;
Property ID: 1240070.00-RE, Statement number: 129; Property 022000.00-RE, Statement number: 130;
Property ID: 1221655.00-RE, Statement number: 131; Property ID: 1206645.00-RE, Statement number: 132;
Property ID: 0280258.00-RE, Statement number: 133.
The Board acknowledged receipt of one Notice of Appeal from the Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review
Commission for Case No. 26A 0135. The Board has agreed to have our County Attorney represent the Colfax
County Board of Equalization in this case.
Motion Wendt; second Mejstrik to adjourn BOE at 11:25 a.m. Voting YES: Grotelueschen, Mejstrik and Wendt.
Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
I, Rita M. Mundil, duly elected and a qualified County Clerk of said county, do hereby state that the above minutes
were recorded by me, are true and correct to my knowledge, are recorded in the Commissioners Records and were
completed for public inspection and publication on the 26th day of August 2026.
Rita M. Mundil, County Clerk
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