BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioners’ room of the Banner County Courthouse on March 23, 2021. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the March 2, 2021, meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices in Harrisburg, NE, at the Post Office, the Banner County School, at the clerk’s office, and on the front window of the Banner County Courthouse. Proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk and is made a part of the proceedings by reference.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. A copy was emailed to each board member on March 19, 2021. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:31 a.m. Present on roll call were: Chairman Robert Post; Vice Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Member Sharon Sandberg; Mark Kovarik, Attorney; Lisa Cross, Clerk; Bernice Huffman, Assessor; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent. Present various times: Monty Stoddard, Treasurer. Present via zoom: Kim Henson.
The chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room window and that paper copies are available on the table by the door.
The agenda was examined, and Sandberg moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for March 2, 2021, and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD - None
Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:43 a.m. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on April 6, 2021 or at the call of the clerk. A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 23, 2021. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the March 2, 2021, meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices in Harrisburg, NE, at the Post Office, the Banner County School, the clerk’s office, and on the front window of the Banner County Courthouse. Proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk and is made a part of the proceedings by reference.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. A copy was emailed to each board member on March 19, 2021. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:47 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present on roll call were: Chairman Robert Post; Vice Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Sharon Sandberg, member; Mark Kovarik, Attorney; Lisa Cross, Clerk; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Bernice Huffman, Assessor; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer. Present via zoom: Kim Henson.
The Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the Commissioner meeting room window and that paper copies are available on the table by the door.
The agenda was examined and Sandberg moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Post, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for March 2, 2021. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Sandberg, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE - Letter from PADD
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CLAIMS
The following claims were audited, and Gifford moved that the claims be approved warrants and ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes; Post, yes.
General
GARY BEALS PT ASSESSORR HELP $385.00
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS COPIER EXP $46.91
LISA CROSS SUPPLIES $125.55
ELLISON, KOVARIK & TURMAN LAW FIRM CONTRACT $2,967.35
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP, LLC HLTH INS TRUST $7.50
FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP SHERIFF FUEL $128.39
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES BLDG REPAIRS $38.91
BERNICE HUFFMAN OFFICE SUPPLY $67.97
IDEAL LINEN SUPPLY JANITORIAL SUPPLIES $84.98
INDEPENDENT PLUMBING & HEATING INC FURNACE REPAIR $351.79
MADELUNG LAW OFFICE CT APPT COUNSEL $237.50
MCI PHONE $63.90
MIPS INC DATA PROCESS $1,411.32
K PATRICK MOONEY CRTRM SECURITY $142.50
NE ASSOC OF COUNTY TREASURERS DUES $125.00
NORTH PLATTE NRD WATER $31.42
PACK RAT DISPOSAL DUMPSTER $45.00
QUADIENT FINANCE USA POSTAGE $300.00
NATHAN ROGERS CMPTR TRBLSHT $75.00
SCOTTSBLUFF ADV PUBLISHING $2,317.99
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE $71.88
Total $9,025.86
Road
ACTION COMMUNICATIONS RADIO REPAIR $61.49
DALES TIRE & RETREADING, INC TIRE/REPAIR $180.00
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP, LLC HLTH INS TRUST $30.00
FRANK PARTS COMPANY REPAIR PARTS $902.55
IDEAL LINEN SUPPLY SHOP SUPPLIES $24.67
INDEPENDENT PLUMBING & HEATING INC FURNACE REPAIR $190.00
INLAND TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE REPAIR PARTS $1,936.14
KIMBALL AUTO PARTS, LLC SHOP SUPPLIES $2,488.37
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC WELDING SUPPLY $143.64
NEBRASKA ASSOC. COUNTY ENGINEERS REGISTRATION $110.00
NMC EXCHANGE LLC REPAIR PARTS $527.66
NORTH PLATTE NRD WATER $36.02
PACK RAT DISPOSAL GARBAGE $150.00
POWERPLAN MACHINERY PART $4,012.70
STEVE'S TRUCK & EQUIPMENT, INC PARTS $250.00
VERIZON CONNECT NWF, INC SHOP SUPPLIES $291.42
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE $25.20
Total $11,359.86
P & M
MIPS INC NE DEEDS ONLINE $95.99
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
1. Bids on refurbishing courtroom tables and desks – Gifford made a motion to go with the bid from Wardog’s Woodworks. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
2. Continuing education for Weed Superintendent-Buck Hottell reported he is current on his continuing education. He has submitted all the paperwork required by the State of Nebraska to obtain his license by reciprocity.
3. Discussion of Planning Commission joint meeting – An invitation for the Planning Commission to join the Banner County Commissioner meeting on April 6, 2021 or April 20, 2021 will be emailed to the President of the Planning Commission.
4. 30 x 30 Land Grab – There was discussion about the 30 x 30 Land Grab. A resolution for it will be on the next agenda.
5. Resolution 21-11 for Road Closure Sign and Resolution 21-12 for Do Not Enter When Flooded Sign – Sandberg made a motion to approve the Resolution 21-11. Second by Gifford. Roll Call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes. Gifford mad a motion to approve the Resolution 21-12. Second by Post. Roll Call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
6. Set date for Hearing of Closure of Certain Streets and Alleys in Village of Harrisburg – Sandberg made a motion to set the Hearing for Closure of Certain Streets and Alleys in Village of Harrisburg on April 20th @ 6:30 pm. Second by Gifford. Roll Call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
7. Progress of Cleary Building – Sharon Sandberg reported she would call and find out what the status of the building is.
8. Discussion of Targeted Email Notices of Meetings – After discussion, it was decided if someone wants to know the items on the agenda they could call in and ask.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Region 1 is back to working in the office. Nebraska Strong will be ending July 2021.
PADD is looking into absorbing Panhandle RCHD and High Plains Weed District.
REPORTS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent, reported that they have some culverts to put in for the hazard mitigation. Tom presented prices on leasing a mini excavator.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mark Kovarik, County Attorney, reported that business is as usual. Most tickets are speeders and traffic violations.
TREASURER
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, presented a copy of parcels that taxes weren’t paid as of the tax sale. Part of the CARES money for the Sheriff has arrived. The money for the Highway Buyback was received last week.
CLERK
Lisa Cross, Clerk, presented the Clerk Fees and Month End for District Court. A tablet was ordered for the Road Department for the Safety Committee. The Clerk’s Assistant will be leaving in June.
Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 10:55 a.m. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on April 6, 2021, or at the call of the clerk. A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA