Buffalo County commissioners approve subdivision, award gravel and construction bids, and ratify financial items
March 10, 2026 | Buffalo County, Nebraska
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The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners met March 10, 2026 in the County Board Room and unanimously approved a range of administrative and procurement actions, including adoption of Resolution 2026-08 approving the Rackley Administrative Subdivision and award of zone-specific gravel contracts for the 2026–27 year.
Chairperson Sherry Morrow called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and the Board completed roll call before taking up business. Commissioner Timothy Higgins moved and Commissioner Daniel Lynch seconded approval of the Feb. 24, 2026 meeting minutes; the motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
The Board ratified payroll claims processed March 6, 2026 and accepted reports from the Clerk of the District Court and the County Treasurer for February 2026. The Board approved two additions of pledged collateral for the County Treasurer at Town & Country Bank — $300,000 and $145,000 — both motions moved and seconded and approved by unanimous vote.
Commissioners approved an agreement with Beacon Schneider GIS for additional parcel split and combination services after discussion. The Board also voted to opt into a proposed settlement identified in the minutes as against the “Six Remnant Defendants,” authorizing Board Administrator Lynn Martin to submit claims paperwork and take necessary steps to collect settlement funds.
On procurement matters, the Board set an RFP process for Employee Benefit Consulting Services with bids due Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. and bid openings scheduled for the April 14, 2026 meeting. The Board opened bids for the 610 Building North Entrance Addition and later accepted a recommendation to award that contract to RMV Construction.
Highway Superintendent John Maul presented final tabulations for gravel bids; the Board awarded zone-specific gravel contracts effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 to Ed Broadfoot & Sons Sand & Gravel Inc., Mid Nebraska Aggregate Inc., Paulsen Inc., and Southwest Gravel Products. The motions to award those bids were approved unanimously.
The Board recessed at 9:26 A.M. to convene as the Board of Equalization, approved Tax List Corrections numbered 5212–5220 and several motor vehicle tax exemption renewals (American Red Cross, Seneca Sunrise LLC partial exemption, and University of Nebraska Foundation), then returned to the regular meeting at 9:31 A.M.
No members of the public addressed the Board during Citizens' Forum. Chairperson Morrow adjourned the meeting at 9:34 A.M.; the Board is scheduled to meet next on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.
Chairperson Sherry Morrow called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and the Board completed roll call before taking up business. Commissioner Timothy Higgins moved and Commissioner Daniel Lynch seconded approval of the Feb. 24, 2026 meeting minutes; the motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
The Board ratified payroll claims processed March 6, 2026 and accepted reports from the Clerk of the District Court and the County Treasurer for February 2026. The Board approved two additions of pledged collateral for the County Treasurer at Town & Country Bank — $300,000 and $145,000 — both motions moved and seconded and approved by unanimous vote.
Commissioners approved an agreement with Beacon Schneider GIS for additional parcel split and combination services after discussion. The Board also voted to opt into a proposed settlement identified in the minutes as against the “Six Remnant Defendants,” authorizing Board Administrator Lynn Martin to submit claims paperwork and take necessary steps to collect settlement funds.
On procurement matters, the Board set an RFP process for Employee Benefit Consulting Services with bids due Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. and bid openings scheduled for the April 14, 2026 meeting. The Board opened bids for the 610 Building North Entrance Addition and later accepted a recommendation to award that contract to RMV Construction.
Highway Superintendent John Maul presented final tabulations for gravel bids; the Board awarded zone-specific gravel contracts effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 to Ed Broadfoot & Sons Sand & Gravel Inc., Mid Nebraska Aggregate Inc., Paulsen Inc., and Southwest Gravel Products. The motions to award those bids were approved unanimously.
The Board recessed at 9:26 A.M. to convene as the Board of Equalization, approved Tax List Corrections numbered 5212–5220 and several motor vehicle tax exemption renewals (American Red Cross, Seneca Sunrise LLC partial exemption, and University of Nebraska Foundation), then returned to the regular meeting at 9:31 A.M.
No members of the public addressed the Board during Citizens' Forum. Chairperson Morrow adjourned the meeting at 9:34 A.M.; the Board is scheduled to meet next on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.
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