Fillmore County supervisors approve equipment purchases, contracts and multiple budget items
July 14, 2026 | Fillmore County, Nebraska
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The Fillmore County Board of Supervisors handled a series of procurement, contract and budget matters during its July 14 meeting in Geneva.
Equipment and procurement: The board approved purchase terms for six John Deere 770P motor graders on a four-year lease at 3.65% interest and authorized trading in six existing graders. The motion to approve quotes and the purchase was moved by Supervisor Kenny Harre and seconded by Supervisor Larry Cerny; the roll-call vote was Ayes: Cerny, Graham, Harre, Neiman, Noel; Nays: Lightwine and Sluka.
Contracts and services: The board approved an interlocal agreement for cooperative public safety software, hardware and related services among several counties and cities (moved by Kenny Harre; seconded by Wade Sluka) by unanimous vote. Sheriff Mark McFarland and Chief Deputy Hudiburgh presented quotes to repair jail walls; the board approved Epp Foundation Repair's quote for $28,092.35 (moved by Ralph Graham; seconded by Wade Sluka) by unanimous vote. The board also authorized the Sheriff to open a new bank account with Cornerstone Bank (moved by Ralph Graham; seconded by Larry Cerny) by unanimous vote.
Finance and budgets: The board approved the claims as presented (vote: Ayes Graham, Harre, Lightwine, Neiman, Noel, Sluka; Absent: Larry Cerny). It approved June 2026 fee reports: County Clerk $11,226.83 (state $6,406.54; county $4,820.29), Clerk of the District Court $1,363.15 and County Sheriff $2,984.30. Supervisors adopted preliminary levy allocation resolutions for Bryant Township (General Fund $13,504) and Geneva Township (General Fund $10,889), and authorized management letters with Manning & Associates to prepare township budgets for 2026/2027.
Other items: Blue Valley Community Action presented its annual report and requested $4,600 for Fillmore County Head Start for fiscal year 2026/2027. Judge Bargen submitted a bailiff budget request of $18,261.21. The board reviewed an email from the Nebraska Association of County Officials about Open Meetings Act changes effective July 18, 2026. Highway Superintendent Doug Motis reported on needed Ohiowa Shop restroom changes and concerns about pivots watering county roads; he said he would coordinate with the sheriff.
The board declared a 2015 12M3 motor grader surplus and adjourned at 1:25 p.m.; its next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026.
Equipment and procurement: The board approved purchase terms for six John Deere 770P motor graders on a four-year lease at 3.65% interest and authorized trading in six existing graders. The motion to approve quotes and the purchase was moved by Supervisor Kenny Harre and seconded by Supervisor Larry Cerny; the roll-call vote was Ayes: Cerny, Graham, Harre, Neiman, Noel; Nays: Lightwine and Sluka.
Contracts and services: The board approved an interlocal agreement for cooperative public safety software, hardware and related services among several counties and cities (moved by Kenny Harre; seconded by Wade Sluka) by unanimous vote. Sheriff Mark McFarland and Chief Deputy Hudiburgh presented quotes to repair jail walls; the board approved Epp Foundation Repair's quote for $28,092.35 (moved by Ralph Graham; seconded by Wade Sluka) by unanimous vote. The board also authorized the Sheriff to open a new bank account with Cornerstone Bank (moved by Ralph Graham; seconded by Larry Cerny) by unanimous vote.
Finance and budgets: The board approved the claims as presented (vote: Ayes Graham, Harre, Lightwine, Neiman, Noel, Sluka; Absent: Larry Cerny). It approved June 2026 fee reports: County Clerk $11,226.83 (state $6,406.54; county $4,820.29), Clerk of the District Court $1,363.15 and County Sheriff $2,984.30. Supervisors adopted preliminary levy allocation resolutions for Bryant Township (General Fund $13,504) and Geneva Township (General Fund $10,889), and authorized management letters with Manning & Associates to prepare township budgets for 2026/2027.
Other items: Blue Valley Community Action presented its annual report and requested $4,600 for Fillmore County Head Start for fiscal year 2026/2027. Judge Bargen submitted a bailiff budget request of $18,261.21. The board reviewed an email from the Nebraska Association of County Officials about Open Meetings Act changes effective July 18, 2026. Highway Superintendent Doug Motis reported on needed Ohiowa Shop restroom changes and concerns about pivots watering county roads; he said he would coordinate with the sheriff.
The board declared a 2015 12M3 motor grader surplus and adjourned at 1:25 p.m.; its next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026.
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