Budget Hearing

Banner County Board of Commissioner Proceedings

                The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in special session, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. in the courtroom of the Banner County Courthouse.  Notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Star Herald.  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 Monday, September 29, 2025. 

                Chairperson Darnall called the meeting to order at 9:50 A.M. Chairperson Darnall stated the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the back door of the courtroom.  County Clerk Katie West took roll call showing: Don Lease, present; Robin Darnall, present; Laif Anderson, present. 

                The agenda was examined. Anderson moved to approve the agenda. Lease seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes. Motion carried. 

                Chairperson Darnall opened the Budget Hearing at 9:50 A.M. Zane Hopkins expressed concerns about starting the levy low for the next three years with the lid being in place and no growth in the county. The Board stated that there are cash reserves and the inheritance fund if need be.  Candace Merideth from NACO also checked the numbers and thinks the county will be good. Kathy Natale expressed concerns on cutting the budget and if there was a catastrophic event that the insurance did not cover, how are those expenses covered. The Board stated cash reserves can be used. Chairperson Darnall closed the Property Tax Request Hearing at 10:03 A.M.

Items of Discussion:

• Resolution 25-23 – Resolution of Adoption and Appropriations – Anderson moved to adopt Resolution 25-23 – Resolution of Adoption and Appropriations.  Lease seconded the motion.  Darnall read Resolution 25-23 – Resolution of Adoption and Appropriations.  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes. Motion carried. See attached.
• Resolution 25-21 – Resolution of Allowable Increase of Restricted Funds (1%) – Lease moved to adopt Resolution 25-21 – Resolution of Allowable Increase of Restricted Funds (1%). Anderson seconded the motion.  Lease read Resolution 25-21 – Resolution of Allowable Increase of Restricted Funds (1%).  Roll call vote: Lease, yes; Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes.  Motion carried. See attached. 

Public Comment:

• None

Chairperson Darnall adjourned the meeting at 10:08 A.M.

The next regular meeting will be held October 7, 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. 

Banner County Board of Commissioners

Robin Darnall, Chairperson

Laif Anderson, Vice Chairperson

Don Lease II, Member

Attest: ___________________________________

               Katie West, Banner County Clerk