Lancaster County commissioners approve manager license, budget claims and a slate of contracts
May 13, 2026 | Lancaster County, Nebraska
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The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners on May 12 approved a series of routine claims, license actions and county contracts.
The board voted to approve minutes and claims through May 8, 2026, including a $968 claim to the Indian Center (Chair Krista Yocom recorded an abstention because her husband serves on that organization's board). The board also approved proof-of-claims for Jet Splash LLC ($110.50) and Schimmer Associates ($923.69) that were filed beyond the 90-day statutory period.
In public hearings the board approved a manager’s application and adopted a resolution granting a manager’s license for Branch Oak Marina. The agenda used an inconsistent surname spelling for the applicant earlier in the record; the action item in the packet and the resolution passed by the board are reflected in the official minutes.
The board also approved the amendment to Lancaster County’s general assistance guidelines to align with the federal poverty rate. Sarah Hoyle, director of human services, said the change increases the income limit for a household of one by $26 and updates Appendix A of the guidelines; commissioners voted to adopt the amendment.
Other actions approved by roll call or unanimous voice vote included:
- A rezoning resolution changing a parcel near 9950 Stagecoach Road from agricultural to agricultural residential to allow further development.
- A proclamation designating May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Community Corrections and local behavioral-health partners spoke in support of services such as the county's VCRC.
- A special designated license for Countryside Venue LLC for a reception at Roca Ridge Events on May 22, 2026.
- A professional-services agreement and related title and environmental work for the Lancaster County Convention Center (costs not to exceed $57,200 for the professional services agreement).
- A three-year lease with Jake McQuillan for 13.92 acres of agricultural land at $150 per acre ($2,088 annually).
- A partial release of a 10-foot utility easement on Lot 2, Block 2 Yankee Ridge 2nd Edition.
- A pavement-marking contract with Vogel Traffic Services not to exceed $168,283.44 for the east half of the county.
- A contract award to High Plains Structural Group for repair of County Bridge D-203, $329,895.20, tentatively scheduled to start Aug. 1 to avoid migratory-bird nesting season.
- Multiple weed-abatement and mowing contracts (combined total not to exceed $40,000) to expand contractor capacity inside city limits.
- Referee contracts to hear valuation protests for tax years 2026–2028 and a cluster of personnel classification updates reflecting accreditation standards and revised minimum qualifications.
The board also announced upcoming budget hearings and adjourned.
The board voted to approve minutes and claims through May 8, 2026, including a $968 claim to the Indian Center (Chair Krista Yocom recorded an abstention because her husband serves on that organization's board). The board also approved proof-of-claims for Jet Splash LLC ($110.50) and Schimmer Associates ($923.69) that were filed beyond the 90-day statutory period.
In public hearings the board approved a manager’s application and adopted a resolution granting a manager’s license for Branch Oak Marina. The agenda used an inconsistent surname spelling for the applicant earlier in the record; the action item in the packet and the resolution passed by the board are reflected in the official minutes.
The board also approved the amendment to Lancaster County’s general assistance guidelines to align with the federal poverty rate. Sarah Hoyle, director of human services, said the change increases the income limit for a household of one by $26 and updates Appendix A of the guidelines; commissioners voted to adopt the amendment.
Other actions approved by roll call or unanimous voice vote included:
- A rezoning resolution changing a parcel near 9950 Stagecoach Road from agricultural to agricultural residential to allow further development.
- A proclamation designating May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Community Corrections and local behavioral-health partners spoke in support of services such as the county's VCRC.
- A special designated license for Countryside Venue LLC for a reception at Roca Ridge Events on May 22, 2026.
- A professional-services agreement and related title and environmental work for the Lancaster County Convention Center (costs not to exceed $57,200 for the professional services agreement).
- A three-year lease with Jake McQuillan for 13.92 acres of agricultural land at $150 per acre ($2,088 annually).
- A partial release of a 10-foot utility easement on Lot 2, Block 2 Yankee Ridge 2nd Edition.
- A pavement-marking contract with Vogel Traffic Services not to exceed $168,283.44 for the east half of the county.
- A contract award to High Plains Structural Group for repair of County Bridge D-203, $329,895.20, tentatively scheduled to start Aug. 1 to avoid migratory-bird nesting season.
- Multiple weed-abatement and mowing contracts (combined total not to exceed $40,000) to expand contractor capacity inside city limits.
- Referee contracts to hear valuation protests for tax years 2026–2028 and a cluster of personnel classification updates reflecting accreditation standards and revised minimum qualifications.
The board also announced upcoming budget hearings and adjourned.
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