February 6, 2018
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 February 6, 2018. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 16, 2018 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices in Harrisburg, NE at the Post Office, the Banner County School, and 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 February 2, 2018. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:33 a.m. Present on roll call were: Vice Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Member Robert Post: Jim Zimmerman, Attorney, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, and Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent.
The vice chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.
The agenda was examined, and Post moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for January 16, 2018 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD - None
Gifford made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:43 a.m. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on February 20, 2018 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 in the Commissioners’ room of the Banner County Courthouse on February 6, 2018. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 16, 2018 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 February 2, 2018. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The vice chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:47 a.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Present on roll call were: Vice Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Member Robert Post; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk.
The vice chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table by the door.
The agenda was examined and Post moved to approve. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for January 16, 2018 and that the actions therein be ratified: Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska asking for local government
approval as they apply for funding through the Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program.
State Financial Analysis Form from NE Emergency Management confirming payment for siren.
CLAIMS
The following claims were audited, and Post moved that the claims be approved and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
GENERAL FUND
Lisa Cross, wages - 1,759.50; Robert Gifford, salary - 680.00; John-Robert Faden, salary - 680.00;
Carl Gilbert, salary - 88.43; Margaret Hopkins, salary - 440.00; Lori Hostetler, salary - 3,254.37;
Bernice Huffman, wages - 1,710.00; Stanley McKnight, salary - 3,493.41; Kathy Natale, wages - 1,894.75;
Robert Post, salary - 680.00; Sharon Sandberg, salary - 3,254.37; Monty Stoddard, salary - 3,254.37;
James Zimmerman, salary - 1,773.11; AFLAC, insurance - 612.30; Ameritas Life Ins. Co., retirement - 2,523.45;
Ameritas Vision, insurance - 166.34; Banner Capital Bank, Hlth. Savings - 3,382.01; Banner Capital Bank, withholding - 4,522.64; Legalshield, insurance - 130.55; NE Dept. Of Revenue, withholding - 583.94
**All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages
Blue Cross Blue Shield, health ins - 16,963.94; Centurylink, Phone - 619.25; City Of Scottsbluff, cd adm expense - 1,050.00; Crescent Electric Supply Co., bldg repair - 138.97; DAS State Accounting-Central Finance, data processing - 96.84; Douglas,Kelly,Ostdiek,And Ossian, ct appt counsel - 322.00; First Concord Benefits Group, LLC, health ins trust - 360.07; High West Energy, lights - 527.00; Lori Hostetler, supplies - 23.30; Johnson Cashway, bldg repair - 15.98; Kimball County Treasurer, extension expenses - 277.28; MCI, phone - 89.49; MIPS Inc., supplies - 94.18; Money Wise Inc., supplies - 9.38; NE Weed Control Association, dues - 125.00; Nebraska Sheriff's Association, dues - 100.00; Nebraska Total Office, supplies - 68.55; North Platte NRD, water - 32.80; Panhandle Coop Association, fuel - 164.15; Panhandle District Association, dues - 350.00; Panhandle Weed Control Association, dues - 50.00; The Peetz Farmers Coop Co., propane - 418.50; Staples Credit Plan, supplies - 631.91; Monty A. Stoddard, mileage - 443.63; Verizon Wireless, phone - 66.88
ROAD FUND
Jay Dove, wages - 2,393.75; James Evans, wages - 2,300.00; Garrett Grubbs, wages - 1,440.00; Timothy Grubbs, wages - 2,722.38; Robert Leaf, wages - 2,350.00; Kathy Natale, wages - 543.25; Tom Neal, hourly 3,364.38; George Streeks, wages - 2,365.63; Laryl Taggart, wages - 2,431.25; AFLAC, insurance - 579.16; Ameritas Life Ins. Co., retirement - 2,239.97; Ameritas Vision, insurance - 54.02; Banner Capital Bank, Hlth. Savings - 1,666.65; Banner Capital Bank, withholding - 4,302.65; Legalshield, insurance - 57.80; NE Dept. Of Revenue, withholding - 534.14
**All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages
Blue Cross Blue Shield, health ins. - 11,346.82; Centurylink, Phone - 172.13; Fastenal Company, signs - 336.51; First Concord Benefits Group, LLC, health ins trust - 156.42; Frank Parts, repair parts - 97.83; Hilton Garden Inn, lodging - 206.74; Johnson Cashway, shop supplies - 45.36; Kimball Auto Parts, LLC, shop supplies - 1,583.46; Anthoney Krajewski, hwy supt -consult - 50.00; MCI, phone - 1.68; Ne Association Of County Officials, registration - 140.00; Newman Traffic Signs, signs - 4,761.48; North Platte NRD, water - 32.80; Powerplan, machinery repair - 96.82; Verizon Wireless, phone - 56.88; Wyrulec Co, lights - 30.68
MUSEUM FUND
Banner County Historical Society, misc. - 3,200.00