The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 13 in North Platte and voted on several actions, including routine approvals and a set of items that the board said will affect county finances and development oversight.

Among the formal actions the board approved: minutes and claims, receipt of fee reports, adoption of Resolution 2025‑27 setting the 2025 tax levies for political subdivisions headquartered in Lincoln County, a positive recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for a secondary catering license application for Dean LLC (doing business as Access and Aces), approval of the Manning Ranch first administrative subdivision, and authorization of a press release and a letter of support urging continuation of the Nebraska County Bridge Match program.

The board approved the minutes and the claims and treasurer’s receipts with the standard caveat that any questionable claim may be pulled for separate discussion. The board received fee reports submitted by county offices; the clerk of the district court reported $14,503.56, the county clerk $1,055, the sheriff $9,723.46 plus an additional sheriff fee of $5,711.70 that was added during the motion, and the register of deeds $33,362.23.

Becky (county staff) summarized the tax‑levy process. The board adopted Resolution No. 2025‑27 to set the 2025 tax levies; staff noted there is time until Nov. 5 to correct any entries and that they will distribute the levy statements to political subdivisions for verification.

At the 9:30 a.m. public hearing the board heard from Brian Schmick, one of the owners of Access and Aces (Dean LLC), who described the application for a secondary catering license for the business at 675 E. North Lake Road in North Platte. The applicant confirmed security plans for outdoor events and said off‑duty law enforcement would likely be used when required. The board closed the public hearing and voted to recommend the application to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.

At 9:40 a.m. the board approved the Manning Ranch first administrative subdivision, which splits a 19.47‑acre agricultural dwelling site into two lots — Lot 1 of 11.77 acres containing an existing dwelling, and Lot 2 of 7.7 acres that is vacant. Planning staff reported the subdivision conforms to the Lincoln County comprehensive plan, zoning and subdivision regulations and recommended approval.

The board also authorized releasing a county press release and directed the chair to sign a letter to the Nebraska Department of Transportation expressing Lincoln County’s support for extending the County Bridge Match program. Jason Schultz, Lincoln County highway superintendent, told the board the program has funded major county bridge replacements in the past and that the state match (noted in discussion as approximately 55 percent for successful projects in past rounds) reduces the local taxpayer burden.

Several routine items were pulled for additional review or future discussion. A claim from Tender Hearts Veterinary Center for $671.50 was pulled for discussion at next week’s meeting after conversation about billing and reimbursement procedures; staff indicated the county would seek reimbursement from the owner where appropriate but noted the county’s agreement with the city complicates the process.

Votes at a glance (selected): the board adopted Resolution 2025‑27 (roll call: ayes recorded), approved the Manning Ranch subdivision (roll call: ayes recorded), recommended approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for Dean LLC (roll call: ayes recorded), and authorized a press release and letter supporting the County Bridge Match program (roll call: ayes recorded). The full meeting record contains the complete roll‑call tallies for each motion.