County Commissioners Recap & Preview: August Highlights and September 8 Agenda

September 7, 2025

McCOOK Neb. — The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners met three times in August, addressing budgets, agreements, and community questions. Here are the highlights:

August 11 Meeting

• Commissioners approved accounts payable claims totaling $244,834.73.

• Approved contracts with MIPS for JPH postcards and Applied Connective for cyber security services.

• The Board of Equalization approved a motor vehicle exemption for Community Hospital (2025 Toyota Rav4) and a tax roll correction increasing tax rolls by $5,630.22.

• Treasurer Crystal Dack reported on 59 distress warrants totaling more than $146,000, with 43 collected and 16 uncollected.

• Commissioners hired Miller & Associates as the County Flood Plain Manager ($100/hour).

• CPA Dan Miller presented preliminary budget figures.

August 19 Meeting

• With no public comments, the board approved two requests:

  
  

  • A special liquor license for HoJo’s Hideaway.

  • An oversized load permit for Ward Craft Homes.

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• The remainder of the meeting focused on budget work.

August 25 Meeting

• Citizens’ comments included questions about the county’s inheritance fund, concerns about homeless individuals at Norris Park, and increased traffic at the airport.

• Commissioners approved a wide-ranging consent agenda, including:

  
  

  • Resolutions setting levies for local subdivisions.

  • Flood Plain Administrator agreement with Miller & Associates.

  • Reappointments to the Veterans’ Service Board.

  • Tractor lease for Kiplinger Arena.

  • Law enforcement agreement with the Village of Bartley.

  • Adoption of the 2025 Local Emergency Operating Plan.

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• Health Director Brandy Bird presented budget details, noting increases in vaccine and supply costs.

• Commissioners also reviewed state permits and a child support enforcement agreement.

• Approved claims totaled $617,549.38.

• A quarterly jail inspection found everything in satisfactory condition.

Preview: September 8, 2025 Meeting

The board will meet Monday morning, September 8, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Scheduled reports and presentations:

• Brandy Bird, Health Director – Generator maintenance.

• Donald D. Wilson, CPA – Compliance attestation report.

• Jiles Bowman, Fairboard Manager – Stall vacuum for Kiplinger Arena.

Discussion items include:

• Reconsidering whether to join the West Central Nebraska Development District.

• Reviewing roadway occupation fees.

Consent agenda highlights:

• Interlocal law enforcement agreement with Bartley.

• Rental agreement for Kiplinger Arena.

• Great Plains Communications contracts.

• Juvenile services contract.

Correspondence includes notice of a public hearing from the City of McCook regarding a special exception for bed & breakfasts. The District Court Clerk will also present the monthly revenue report.

📌 The September 8 meeting will be held in the Commissioners’ Room at the Red Willow County Courthouse.