YORK – For the past year or so, a committee has been meeting to discuss updates to the county’s employee handbook.

YORK COUNTY – York County Assessor Kurt Bulgrin says the window for filing homestead exemption applications is now open.

YORK – Chief Deputy York County Attorney Christopher Johnson said this week the criminal caseloads in York County Court and York County District Court were about the same in 2024 as they were in 2023.

YORK COUNTY – The county’s one- and six-year road/bridge program has been approved for 2025.

YORK – York County’s stop sign replacement project is well underway, with about 400 already done.

​YORK – Miscalculations regarding tax credits means property tax payers in York County were slightly overcharged – the fix will mean those who haven’t paid their taxes yet will pay a little less than they were originally billed; if they paid their first half of their taxes, credit will be applied to the second half; and if they already paid all their taxes for the year, they will receive reimbursements.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at or soon after 9:00 A.M. in the  York County Courthouse, 510 N. Lincoln Ave., Room 106, York, Nebraska, and the York County Commission will hold a Public Hearing concerning an existing Community Development Block Grant  Emergent Threat Coronavirus (CDBG-EMCV) project benefitting the Four Corners Health Department  (FCHD).  

FCHD is a regional public health organization currently undertaking renovations in the amount  of $355,000 of CDBG-EMCV funding. The current scope of work includes: a) $340,000 for 03P  Health Facilities improvements to the site’s air filtration system, and the removal of architectural  barriers that restrict mobility and accessibility for elderly and severely disabled and to include health  and safety items, ramps, handicap viewing platforms, lobby access, fire protection, plumbing,  restrooms and electrical work; b) $5,000 for 03P Construction Management; and c) $10,000 for 21A  Grant Administrative costs.  

The contact amendment would include an increased scope of work and project budget, a  contract extension, and a change in proposed accomplishments. Additional work to be undertaken  includes: improvements to the facility’s West Wing, including painting, carpet installation, and HVAC  replacement; soffit repair, exterior weather proofing, and repair of termite damage; lighting  replacement; life safety (fire code) improvements; storefront/facade improvements; and window  replacement. If approved, the amended project expenses include $715,000 in 03P Health Facilities  improvements; b) $10,000 in 03P Construction Management; and c) $25,000 in 21A General  Administration. The project will be completed in 2025.  

In addition, it is not anticipated that additional match funds will be required; however, in the event  this occurs, all local funds will be provided by the FCHD. Total amended project costs are  estimated at $750,000. There are no plans for displacement of people as a result of this  CDBG-Community Development activity. However, the County will adopt a plan for assisting persons  actually displaced by any CDBG assisted activities.  

The grant application will be available for public inspection at the County Clerk's office during  regular working hours. All interested parties are invited to attend this public hearing, at which time you  will have an opportunity to be heard regarding the grant application. Written and oral testimony  will also be accepted at the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 A.M., February 18, 2025, at the  York County Courthouse, 510 N. Lincoln Ave., Room 106, York, Nebraska. Written comments addressed  to the County Clerk, 510 N. Lincoln Ave., York, Nebraska, 68467 will also be accepted if postmarked on  or before Friday, February 14, 2025.  

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking  individuals provided that a one-day notice is received by the York County Commission. ​

​NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at or soon after 9:00 A.M. in the York County Courthouse, 510 N. Lincoln Ave., Room 106, York, Nebraska, and the York County Commission will hold a Public Hearing concerning an existing Community Development Block Grant Emergent Threat Coronavirus (CDBG-EMCV) project benefitting the Four Corners Health Department (FCHD).
FCHD is a regional public health organization currently undertaking renovations in the amount of $355,000 of CDBG-EMCV funding. The current scope of work includes: a) $340,000 for 03P Health Facilities improvements to the site’s air filtration system, and the removal of architectural barriers that restrict mobility and accessibility for elderly and severely disabled and to include health and safety items, ramps, handicap viewing platforms, lobby access, fire protection, plumbing, restrooms and electrical work; b) $5,000 for 03P Construction Management; and c) $10,000 for 21A Grant Administrative costs.
The contact amendment would include an increased scope of work and project budget, a contract extension, and a change in proposed accomplishments. Additional work to be undertaken includes: improvements to the facility’s West Wing, including painting, carpet installation, and HVAC replacement; soffit repair, exterior weather proofing, and repair of termite damage; lighting replacement; life safety (fire code) improvements; storefront/facade improvements; and window replacement. If approved, the amended project expenses include $715,000 in 03P Health Facilities improvements; b) $10,000 in 03P Construction Management; and c) $25,000 in 21A General Administration. The project will be completed in 2025.
In addition, it is not anticipated that additional match funds will be required; however, in the event this occurs, all local funds will be provided by the FCHD. Total amended project costs are estimated at $750,000. There are no plans for displacement of people as a result of this CDBG-Community Development activity. However, the County will adopt a plan for assisting persons actually displaced by any CDBG assisted activities.
The grant application will be available for public inspection at the County Clerk's office during regular working hours. All interested parties are invited to attend this public hearing, at which time you will have an opportunity to be heard regarding the grant application. Written and oral testimony will also be accepted at the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 A.M., February 18, 2025, at the York County Courthouse, 510 N. Lincoln Ave., Room 106, York, Nebraska. Written comments addressed to the County Clerk, 510 N. Lincoln Ave., York, Nebraska, 68467 will also be accepted if postmarked on or before Friday, February 14, 2025.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that a one-day notice is received by the York County Commission.

YORK COUNTY – The registered voters in McCool Junction have been sent ballots, in the mail, for a special election pertaining to a proposed recall of a village board member.

YORK – This week, the York County Commissioners briefly talked about solar zoning regulations and a timeline was expressed – by planting season – regarding when some rules might be put in place.