BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session on November 17, 2020. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the November 10, 2020, 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 November 13, 2020. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:32 a.m. Present on roll call were: Chairman Robert Post; Member Sharon Sandberg; Bernice Huffman, Assessor; Mark Kovarik, Attorney; Lisa Cross, County Clerk; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; JT Evans. At various times Vice Chairman Robert Gifford; Duayne Onstott. Present via zoom Rick Craig, Lite Em Up.
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 Post. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Sandberg moved to approve the November 10, 2020, minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Gifford. Roll Call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION –
1. None
Gifford made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:38 a.m. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on December 1, 2020, 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 November 17, 2020. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the November 10, 2020, 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 November 13, 2020. 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; Carl Gilbert, Surveyor; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer. At various times: Carl Gilbert, Surveyor; Toney Krajewski; JT Evans; Duayne Onstott and via zoom Rick Craig, Lite Em Up.
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 with the exception of moving the Items of Business #5 first. 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. Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for November 10, 2020, with the correction to include the reason there was an executive session and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Sandberg.
CORRESPONDENCE – High West Patronage Dividend Retirement Refund
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CLAIMS
General
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS COPIER $ 56.48
CENTURYLINK PHONE $ 724.52
DAS STATE ACCOUNTING DATA PROCESS $ 96.84
ELLISON, KOVARIK & TURMAN LAW CONTRACT $ 2,968.73
HIGH WEST ENERGY LIGHTS $ 487.95
MADELUNG LAW OFFICE CT APPT CNSL $ 52.50
MOBILE BINDERS BINDERS $ 424.59
SCOTTSBLUFF ADV PRINTING $ 1,362.97
Total $ 6,174.58
Road
BOWMAN CATTLE GRAVEL $ 420.00
CENTURYLINK PHONE $ 205.70
FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP FUEL $ 9,854.24
HIGH WEST ENERGY LIGHTS $ 282.00
KARYN K HOLT-OLSEN GRAVEL $ 100.00
D STANLEY MOSHER GRAVEL $ 340.00
VERIZON CONNECT NWF, INC SHOP SUPPLIES $ 291.42
WPCI DRUG TEST $ 53.25
Total $11,546.61
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.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
5. Disscussion and possible action on Right of Way encroachments in the Village of Harrisburg –
Carl Gilbert, County Surveyor, presented a survey of Court Street. It was decided the new building was on the public right of way. After discussion, Rick Craig, Lite Em Up, was given the option to file a petition.
1. COVID-19 Plan of Action – After discussion the following was decided:
Isolate Offices
Close doors to Offices
Require masks and hand sanitizer for visitors
Follow the 3 C’s
Temperature checks in the morning for employees
Masks for employees
2. Appoint Tom Neal as Highway Superintendent – After discussion, Gifford made the motion to sign the resolution to appoint Tom Neal as the Highway Superintendent for 2020 retroactive to January 1, 2020 and to appoint Toney Krajewski as Assistant Highway Superintendent. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
3. Bids for Generator Building-After reviewing the bids, Gifford made the motion to accept the Cleary bid for the generator building. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
4. Audit Contract with Don Wilson-Sandberg made the motion to approve the contract and have the Chairman sign it. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent, reported that the bridge inspections were finished yesterday. They received the estimate to fix the truck. All of Road 19 is graveled. They are putting gravel on Road 6. There is still mowing being done.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mark Kovarik, County Attorney, prepared a cease and assist but isn’t going to have to use it.
TREASURER
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, reported they are working on tax statements.
CLERK
Lisa Cross, Clerk, reported that Election is complete and employees are completing unfinished projects.
Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 10:50 a.m. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on December 1, 2020, 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