Furnas County commissioners approve claims, utility permit and tax exemptions; sheriff reports fatal crash

The Furnas County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes of April 14, 2026, at a meeting on April 28, voting to accept county claims and payroll totaling $234,389.68.

Commissioner Dennis Tegtman moved to approve the agenda and Commissioner Allan McCoy seconded; the roll-call vote recorded Commissioners Mike Sexton, Allan McCoy and Dennis Tegtman voting aye. The claims listing included $183,720.40 in general fund items and $45,588.28 in roads claims; a $5,000 allocation to the Crystal Theater Foundation appeared under Visitor Improvement.

The board also approved ATC Right‑of‑Way Utility Permit 2026‑4‑28 on a motion by Commissioner McCoy, seconded by Tegtman. The minutes record the permit number and that the motion passed on a roll‑call vote; the meeting record does not specify permit conditions or scope.

During a recess to convene the Board of Equalization, Assessor Sherry Thooft presented Property Tax List Corrections 2025‑16 and 2025‑17, which the board approved on unanimous vote. Treasurer Barb Powell presented an Application for Exemption for Motor Vehicle Taxes for Community Action Partnership of Mid‑NE; the BOE approved the exemption.

Sheriff Doug Brown reported a motor‑vehicle accident fatality at Drive 720 & Road 412; the minutes list the crash location but give no further details. The board adjourned at 10:50 a.m.; its next regular meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.