Banner County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Banner County Board of Commissioner Proceedings

                The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 8:45 A.M. in the courtroom of the Banner County Courthouse.  Notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Western Nebraska Observer.  A copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk.  Notices were also posted in the Harrisburg, Nebraska Post Office; the Banner County Public School; the office of the County Clerk; and the front window of the Banner County courthouse.

                The agenda of the meeting is kept current and is available during the regular business hours in the office of the County Clerk.  A copy of the agenda was sent to the Commissioners on Thursday, December 11, 2024. 

                Chairperson Darnall called the meeting to order at 8:48 A.M. Chairperson Darnall stated the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the back door of the courtroom.  Clerk Katie West took roll call showing all members present. 

                Lease led prayer.

                The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 

                The agenda was examined.  Lease moved to approve the agenda.  Anderson seconded the motion. The Board moved Air Force and US Army Engineers, Big Iron Sale update, and Information update on mower and condition into Anderson’s Commissioner Report. Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried. 

                 The minutes of the December 3, 2024, meeting were examined.  Lease moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2024, meeting. Anderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote:  Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried.

Correspondence:

• Candidate for NACO Secretary position – No discussion was had. 

Public Comment:

• There was no public comment. 

Reports:

• Commissioners –

1. Don Lease, buildings and grounds, gave a report.
2. Robin Darnall, budget, January agendas, Insurance, Expenditure Report, and Fund balance report, gave a report.
3. Laif Anderson, road department, Air Force and US Army Engineers, Big Iron sale update, and Information update on mower and condition, gave a report.

Items of Business Before the Board:

• Seasonal Employee Application – Jay Dove – Discussion was had. Darnall moves to accept the application for temporary employment for Mark Mazza at $17.50 per hour effective immediately.  Anderson seconded the motion.  Discussion was had.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried.  
• Small Item Surplus – Commissioners – Discussion was had. Tabled until February 4, 2024, meeting. 
• Stop sign bid in Harrisburg - Commissioners – Discussion was had. Anderson moved to accept MC Shaft proposal for traffic study.  Lease seconded the motion.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried. 
• Speed limit signs in Harrisburg – Commissioners – Discussion was had during stop sign bid in Harrisburg. 
• Security Cameras – Don Lease – Discussion was had.  No action taken. 
• Westco Fuel Exempt Certificate – Discussion was had.  Anderson moved to sign the Westco Fuel Exempt Certificate authorizing the Chairperson to sign.  Lease seconded the motion.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried.  
• Allocate ARPA Funds – Robin Darnall – Discussion was had. Lease moved to confirm the allocation of ARPA fund of $51,069.91 to civil defense for the purchase of radios for the county.  Anderson seconded the motion.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes. Motion carried. 
• Century Link/Lumen Claim for cable – Discussion was had.  No action was taken. 
• County Employee/Official Milage Pay – Robin Darnall – Discussion was had. 
• Approval of Juvenile Based Services Memorandum of Understanding – Mark Kovarik – Discussion was had. Lease moved to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.  Anderson seconded the motion.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried. 
• Year End Weed Reports – Robin Darnall – Tim Grubbs presented reports to the Commissioners. Discussion was had. Anderson moved to accept the weed year end reports authorizing the Chairperson to sign. Lease seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried. 

Claims:

General: Banner County Court, $89.00 – CC Cost; Big Mack HVAC, $787.20 – Furnace Service; Bytes, $2,218.00 – IT Services; Cleary, $24, 413.00 – Building Remodel; DAS, $322.00 – Data Processing; Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, & Ossian, $90.19 – CC Fees; Eakes, $181.45 – Copier; Ellison, Kovarik, & Turman, $2,263.44 – Attorney Fees; Ideal, $131.71 – Janitorial Supplies; Integrated Pest, $210.00 – Pest Control; Level 3, $771.47 – Internet; NRD, $45.22 – Water; Pack Rat, $45.00 – Trash; Panhandle EMS, $175.00 – CPR Training; Peetz, $1,173.46 – Propane; Quadient, $668.02 – Postage Contract & Postage; Scottsbluff Detention Center, $2,970.00 – Prisoner Board; Scottsbluff Treasurer, $518.58 – District 12 Probation; Jean Bauer, $150.00 – Register of Deeds Training

Sheriff: AT&T, $774.13 – Cell Phone; Galls, $179.42 – Uniform; Kimball Auto, $54.25 – Parts; US Bank, $1,365.14 – Training

Roads: WPCI, $62.00 – Drug Test; Verizon, $223.10 – Subscriptions; Power Plan, $2,919.87 – Repair Parts; Pomps, $257.71 – Tires; Pack Rat, $160.00 – Trash; NRD, $31.42 – Water; NMC Cat, $4,102.26 – Parts & Labor; Matheson Tri-Gas, $128.88 – Shop Supplies; Legacy Coop, $324.34 – Tires; Kimball Auto, $289.11 – Supplies & Parts; Frank Parts, $106.19 – Repair Parts

                Anderson moved to approve claims and voiding claim number 02410295 to Panhandle EMS Education for $175.00.  Lease seconded the motion.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried. Anderson moved to approve claim number 02410295 to Panhandle EMS Education for $175.00.  Lease seconded the motion.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, abstain; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried.  

                Anderson would like West to put all road and weed department agenda items to the beginning of the agenda. Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting.  Lease seconded the motion.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 11:22 A.M.

                The next regular meeting will be held January 9, 2025, at 8:45 A.M. or at the call of the clerk.  An agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept continually and is available for public inspection during the normal business hours at Banner County in the courthouse in Harrisburg, Nebraska.

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Robin Darnall, Chairperson

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Laif Anderson, Vice Chairperson

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Don Lease II, Member