The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 13 to authorize soliciting bids to remove a noncompliant dwelling unit built inside a Quonset at 6129 North Washboard Road in North Platte after the property owner failed to comply with a court injunction.

The matter has been active for roughly two and a half years. County staff and legal counsel told the board the owner was given time under a court order to correct an uncertified septic system that was discharging onto the ground; staff said the condition remains and neighbors have complained. The board authorized putting demolition work to bid and directed staff to follow required notice procedures.

Judy Clark, Lincoln County planning administrator, reviewed the background for the board and said the structure was never issued a land‑use permit because the owner had not provided a certified septic installer’s signoff. Clark said the property was inspected by staff and that planning found the dwelling and septic configuration were not compliant with county regulations. She offered to research potential assistance programs but said she was not aware of any that would directly fund septic installation for this case.

County legal counsel told the board an injunction is on file from the court and that the owner had not cured the violation by the deadline set by the judge. Commissioners discussed options that include pursuing contractor bids for demolition of the interior dwelling improvements that created the unauthorized residence, and staff said the court injunction gives the county broad discretion to remove the zoning infraction.

Members discussed logistics and likely costs: staff said demolition would probably require informal or formal bids, and that county personnel may need to be accompanied by a deputy when entering the property; staff also said the county would attempt to recover costs from the property owner afterward, but collection could require a separate judgment and could prove difficult.

The motion to put demolition to bid passed on roll call. Commissioners recorded aye votes from Brents, Woodruff, Huigley, Williams and Wheeler. The board asked staff to include the action in the court record and to return with bid documents and notices for the board’s next steps.

The board did not order removal of any contaminated soil at this time; staff said that remediation decisions would be considered after contractor assessments and that the county would avoid committing to major environmental remediation without specialist input and legal review.

Next steps outlined by staff include: publishing a request for bids or soliciting informal estimates, serving written notice to the property owner and the court, and returning to the board with cost estimates and recommended scope of work. The board also asked staff to include the sheriff’s office in planning to ensure safe and lawful access for bidders and contractors.