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 May 18, 2021. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the May 4, 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 May 12, 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 8:30 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. At various times: Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer. Present via Zoom: Jennifer Reinninger, at various times 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 Gifford moved to approve as presented. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for May 4, 2021, and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE – Letter from TERC
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD –
1. Assessment List Corrections – Gifford made a motion to approve the Tax List Correction. Second by Sandberg. Roll Call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
Gifford made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:43 a.m. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on June 1, 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 May 18, 2021. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the May 4, 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 May 12, 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 8:45 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. 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; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer. At various times: Travis Fix. Present via zoom: Jennifer Reinninger; 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 Gifford moved to approve as presented. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Post, yes
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for May 4, 2021. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Sandberg, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
CLAIMS
The following claims were audited, and Sandberg moved that the claims be approved warrants and ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes; Post, yes.
General
CARROT-TOP INDUSTRIES INC BLDG.SUPPLIES $106.80
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS COPIER EXP $89.03
CENTURYLINK CC PHONE $776.93
COUNTRY PRINTER ENVELOPES $75.00
CULLIGAN WATER $24.00
DAS STATE ACCT-CENTRAL FINANCE APRIL DATA $193.68
ELLISON, KOVARIK & TURMAN LAW FIRM CONTRACT $2,993.11
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP, LLC HEALTH INS TRU $127.69
FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP FUEL $1,457.56
GWORKS GIS $7,550.00
HIGH WEST ENERGY LIGHTS $489.95
IDEAL LINEN SUPPLY JANITORAL $84.98
MADELUNG LAW OFFICE CC APPT CNSL $56.00
MCI PHONE $64.82
MIPS INC DATA PROCESSIN $1,400.82
NACO COUNTY DUES $958.43
NORTH PLATTE NRD WATER $36.02
PACK RAT DISPOSAL BLDG SUPPLIES $45.00
POSTMASTER POSTCARD STMPS $90.00
PRITCHARD & ABBOTT, INC. APPRISER $6,400.00
QUADIENT FINANCE USA POSTAGE $600.00
SCOTTSBLUFF ADV PRINTING $1,950.92
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE SHERIFF $72.02
WILDCAT SURVEYING SURVEY MATERIA $1,200.00
WYO/BRASKA WEED & PEST CONTRACT $10,400.00
Total $37,242.76
Road
ACTION COMMUNICATIONS RADIO REPAIR $84.00
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $219.78
CONTRACTORS MATERIALS, INC. REFLECTORS/SIG $118.30
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP, LLC HEALTH INS TRU $901.40
FRANK PARTS COMPANY REPAIR PARTS $37.95
HIGH WEST ENERGY LIGHTS $312.00
IDEAL LINEN SUPPLY SHOP SUPPLIES $24.67
KIMBALL AUTO PARTS, LLC SHOP SUPPLIES $1,942.03
MENARDS SHOP SUPPLIES $439.80
NMC EXCHANGE LLC MACHINE HIRE $233.45
NORTH PLATTE NRD WATER $37.94
NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC SHOP SUPPLIES $61.53
POWERPLAN MACHINERY PART $3,280.59
PRECISION AIR BUILDING REPAI $3,742.30
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE ROAD $25.00
Total $11,460.74
P & M
MIPS INC NE ONLINE DEED $95.99
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
1. Approval of Blue Cross Blue Shield-2021 Rate Summary and Sub-application – Gifford made a motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Blue Cross Blue Shield Sub-application. Second by Sandberg. Roll Call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
2. Resolution 21-19 requesting the Banner County Highway Superintendent to do a study on the vacation of the South 30 feet of Court Street, North side of Block 16 – Sandberg made a motion to direct the Banner County Highway Superintendent to do a study on the vacation of the South 30 feet of Court Street, North side of Block 16 and sign the Resolution 21-19. Second by Gifford. Roll Call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PADD – PADD is still willing to help the Planning Commission with anything that they need.
Aging Office – The senior centers are opening back up.
REPORTS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent, reported that the graveling of Road 24 is complete. They are graveling Road 47 now. Tom presented a bid for putting in some culverts.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mark Kovarik, County Attorney, reported that he has been working on cleaning up some older cases.
TREASURER
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, attended the Budget Workshop. We should be receiving ARPA money, which will be deposited in a separate account.
CLERK
Lisa Cross, Clerk, reported she attended the Budget Workshop. The new assistant is being trained.
Gifford made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 9:53 a.m. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on June 1, 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