BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Courtroom of the Banner County Courthouse on July 20, 2021. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the July 6, 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 July 14, 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; Bernice Huffman, Assessor; Lisa Cross, Clerk; Tim Newman; Don Lease; William Burney; Kyle Ann Hopkins; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer. Various Times: Stan McKnight, Sheriff; Joe Lissolo; Tom Neal; Highway Superintendent. Present via zoom: Alma Johnson; Kathy Natale, Deputy Treasurer; Sandy Beals.
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 Sandberg moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford. 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 July 6, 2021, and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
8:33 Property Value Protest Hearing
1. Property Value Protest 21-01 – Testimony was heard from both sides.
9:02 Close of Property Value Protest Hearing
Motion to close the hearing made by Sandberg. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
Sandberg made the motion to leave the valuation as set. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
Bernice Huffman, Assessor, certified that the Property Record File is maintained in the Assessor’s Office.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD –
1. Three year plan of assessment – Bernice Huffman, Assessor, presented her three year plan of assessment
Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 9:04 a.m. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on August 3, 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
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Attest: _______________________ __________________________________________
County Clerk
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 20, 2021. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the July 6, 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 July 14, 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 9:05 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; Bernice Huffman, Assessor; Tom Neal; Highway Superintendent; Lisa Cross, Clerk;
Kyle Ann Hopkins; Joe Lissolo.. At various times: William Burney; Tim Newman; Dave Christian. Present via zoom: Alma Johnson; Kathy Natale, Deputy Treasurer; Sandy Beals.
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 with the exception of moving Item 4 to Item 1. 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 July 6, 2021. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Sandberg, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
CLAIMS
The following claims were audited, and Gifford moved that the claims be approved warrants and ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes; Post, yes.
General
ACE HARDWARE BLDG REPAIR $ 127.99
AGING OFFICE OF WESTERN NEBRASKA AGING OFFICE $ 378.00
BANNER COUNTY COURT CC COST $ 85.00
BANNER COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DC COSTS $ 294.00
CENTURYLINK COUNTY COURT $ 800.57
ELLISON, KOVARIK & TURMAN LAW FIRM CONTRACT $ 3,035.67
FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP SHERIFF FUEL $ 223.49
HIGH WEST ENERGY LIGHTS $ 688.95
HOPKINS, MARGARET JANITORIAL $ 28.03
IDEAL/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTIONS JANITORIAL $ 109.65
MADELUNG DC APPT COUNSEL $ 312.50
MCI PHONE $ 64.55
MIPS INC DATA PROCESSING $ 1,419.18
PACK RAT DISPOSAL BLDG REPAIR $ 90.00
POSTMASTER POSTAGE $ 64.00
PRINT EXPRESS SUPPLIES $ 80.05
QUADIENT FINANCE USA/TOTALFUNDS POSTAGE $ 300.00
SCOTTS BLUFF CO REGION 22 EMERG MGT EMERG MANAGEMENT $ 1,686.64
STAR-HERALD PUBLISHING $ 229.00
USDA, APHIS CONTRACT $ 1,163.59
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE $ 48.51
Total $ 11,229.37
Road
B & C STEEL CORPORATION BUILDING REPAIR $ 2,838.00
CENTURYLINK PHONE $ 231.66
ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES LODGING $ 192.00
FLOYD'S SALES & SERVICE REPAIR PARTS $ 8.20
FRANK PARTS SHOP SUPPLIES $ 15.36
FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP EQUIPMENT FUEL $ 6,426.43
HIGH WEST ENERGY LIGHTS $ 268.00
INLAND TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE REPAIR PARTS $ 3,005.13
PANHANDLE COOP ASSOCIATION GREASE & OIL $ 2,409.22
POWERPLAN MACH PARTS $ 1,633.82
PRINT EXPRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 384.60
SIOUX CITY FOUNDRY CO GRADER BLADES $ 5,700.30
VERIZON CONNECT NWF, INC SHOP SUPPLIES $ 291.42
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE $ 48.51
WILDCAT SURVEYING MISC $ 1,600.00
WYRULEC CO LIGHTS $ 1.06
Total $ 25,053.71
P & M
MIPS INC NE DEEDS ONLINE $ 99.28
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
4. Wildcat Hills Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update – Tim Newman explained how they developed the plan update. Gifford moved to approve the Wildcat Hills Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update and authorize the Chairman to sign it. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
1. Declare the 1969 Loadking Bellydump trailer as surplus – Gifford made the motion to declare the 1969 Loadking Bellydump trailer as surplus. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
3. Creation of Deputy Sheriff Position and Pay – There was discussion of requirements and costs of getting a person certified in law enforcement.
9:57 – 3 minute recess
Tabled until after Public Hearing
10:03 Public Hearing
Present on roll call were: Chairman Robert Post; Vice Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Member Sharon Sandberg; Mark Kovarik, Attorney; Bernice Huffman, Assessor; Tom Neal; Highway Superintendent; Lisa Cross, Clerk;
Kyle Ann Hopkins; Joe Lissolo, Tim Grubbs, Taylor Martinez, Gay Olsen, Alan Olsen.. At various times: William Burney; Tim Newman; Dave Christian, Stan McKnight. Present via zoom: Alma Johnson;
Kathy Natale, Deputy Treasurer; Sandy Beals.
Testimony was heard from both sides.
10:23 Sandberg made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
Sandberg made a motion to not vacate the South 30 feet of Court Street along the North side of Block 16 in Harrisburg, NE. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
3. Creation of Deputy Sheriff Position and Pay – After discussion, Gifford made a motion to create the position of Deputy Sheriff with the salary of $36,000.00 for a non-certified person that is capable of being certified or $42,000.00 for a person certified in law enforcement. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Sandberg, yes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Gifford requested help with finishing the Hazard Mitigation form..
REPORTS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent, reported he is going to advertise all the surplus equipment for sale. The gutters on the shop are installed. Surveys for Road 22 and Road 57 were presented. They are getting ready to gravel Road 14.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mark Kovarik, County Attorney, reported that it has been pretty quiet. Lots of speeding citations. County Court is on August 4, 2021, and District Court is on August 3, 2021.
TREASURER
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, reported he had finished up year-end. He advertised his annual budget. There was some movement with the pledged collateral.
CLERK
Lisa Cross, Clerk, reported that she had finished year-end. She has also been working on the budget and inventory.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Gifford asked questions on the Hazard Mitigation so he could finish it.
Gifford made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at
11:52 a.m. Second by Sandberg. Roll call vote: Sandberg, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on August 3, 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
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Attest: _______________________ __________________________________________
County Clerk