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<DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1bf41220.jpg" border=0 width="833" height="1058" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="decr_6_2011boe"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>April 17, 2012</B></div> <div> <B>BOE</B></div> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on April 17, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the April 3, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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 mailed to each board member on April 13, 2012.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:30 a.m. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Vice Chairman Robert Post; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, and Kent Martindale.</div> <bR> <div> The 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined, and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for April 3, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div> 1.     Hearing on Permissive Exemptions – The chairman called the hearing to order at 8:33 a.m.  with the following in attendance: Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Lori Hostetler, Clerk; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, and Kent Martindale. The chairman asked for comments from those in attendance. Sharon Sandberg, Assessor presented applications for Permissive Exemption. Faden made a motion to approve the applications for Permissive Exemption as presented and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes. The chairman closed the hearing at 8:38 a.m.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Sharon presented the Reports and Opinions from Property Assessment and Taxation.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Post made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:45 a.m.  Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes. The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on May 1, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div>                                           BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                         BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="dec_20_2011"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>April 17, 2012</B></div> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> COMMISSIONERS  PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on April 17, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the April 3, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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 mailed to each board member on April 13, 2012.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:45 a.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.  Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Kent Martindale; Sean Hopkins;  </div> <div> JT Evans, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Jim Henderson.</div> <bR> <div> The 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined and Post moved to approve. Second by Faden. Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for April 3, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Post card regarding Blue Cross/ Blue Shield informational meeting on May 15th.</div> <bR> <div> Census of Government Survey</div> <bR> <div> Letter from Mark Faden expressing his dissatisfaction in regards to the handling of a court case in which an Absolute Discharge was granted.</div> <bR> <div> CLAIMS</div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited, and Post moved that the claims be approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div>                                                               GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div>                                                                                                      </div> <bR> <div> Anderson & Shaw Construction, Inc     bldg repair     910.33</div> <div> Bridge Fund     transfer     203,781.66</div> <div> Centurylink      phone     470.16</div> <div> City Of Scottsbluff     emergency  mgt     1050</div> <div> Culligan     water     24.25</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     452.27</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     janitorial     30.81</div> <div> Stan McKnight     law enforce  supplies     13.88</div> <div> MIPS Inc     data processing     1,051.88</div> <div> Monument Car Wash     misc     20.00</div> <div> Nebraska Total Office     supplies     70.10</div> <div> Nebraskaland Tire     tires     158.52</div> <div> Panhandle Coop Association     fuel     317.87</div> <div> Road Fund     bldg repair     152.25</div> <div> USDA, Aphis, Wildlife Services     wildlife contract     4,188.75</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     69.30</div> <div> Zeilinger Law Office, Pc     child support     562.50</div> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>                                                              ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <bR> <div>                                                       </div> <div> B & C Steel Corporation     auto gates     78.40</div> <div> Banner County Bank     motor graders     2,513.74</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     96.68</div> <div> Heilbrun's     shop supplies     40.58</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     261.84</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     shop supplies     30.75</div> <div> Inland Truck Parts & Service     repair parts     419.71</div> <div> Johnson Cashway     repair parts     18.57</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     shop supplies     654.00</div> <div> Motor Fuels Division     fuel     434.00</div> <div> Nebraska Machinery Co     repair parts     1,718.45</div> <div> Panhandle Coop Association     unleaded fuel     2,583.70</div> <div> Respond First Aid Systems     med & safety  supplies     67.00</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     road phone     34.65</div> <div> Wyrulec Co     lights     26.39</div> <bR> <div>                                             </div> <div>                                              HARD SURFACE ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <bR> <div> General Fund     transfer     203,781.66</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>          </div> <div> Item #1 – Consider and adopt resolution transferring money from the Hard Surface Road Fund to the General Fund – Post made a motion to adopt the resolution transferring $203,781.66 from the Hard Surface Road Fund to the General Fund. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #2 - Consider and adopt resolution transferring money from the County General Fund to the Bridge Fund – Post made a motion to adopt the resolution transferring $203,781.66 from the County General Fund to the Bridge Fund. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #4 – Discussion of repair/remodel to the courthouse – Sean Hopkins from Wyobraska Remodeling & Restoration and Kent Martindale with Anderson & Shaw Construction discussed options for the repair of the courthouse wall and the possibility of adding a breezeway or solarium to the entrance. It was decided that each company would present a plan at the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Item #3 – Possible acceptance of insurance check issued for damage to the courthouse wall -  Post made a motion to accept the insurance check issued by Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Discussion and possible action on bids received for the repair of the courthouse wall -  Tabled.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Discussion and possible action on bids received for the Wright’s Gap box culvert -  Post made a motion to accept the bid from R & C Fabrication Inc. in the amount of $159,993.15. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #10 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – There was discussion on how to address the area that will surround the new culvert.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Discussion and possible action on contracting for grounds keeping– After discussion, Gifford made a motion to contract with Gwen Bayerl for five months ( May – Sept.) at $115.00 a month. Second by Faden. Roll call Vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #8 – Discussion and possible action on budget preparation - After discussion, Post made a motion to accept the agreement with Harold “Pete” Peterson to prepare the budget for fiscal year 2012-2013. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Faden, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, no.</div> <bR> <div> Item #9 – Tabled</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> COMMITTEE REPORTS</div> <div> Post reported that Panhandle Mental Health is losing state aid and stated that the Office of Aging is reopening some of its offices. He had also spoken with NPPD about the possibility of wind farms in the area.</div> <bR> <div> TREASURER’S REPORT</div> <div> Monty Stoddard, Treasurer presented the pledged collateral report and said that his office expects to be busy with tax collections for the next two weeks.</div> <bR> <div> SHERIFF’S REPORT – The Sheriff’s Quarterly Fee Report was submitted.</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <div> Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that Z & S had been watering roads in the county. He discussed the meeting he had attended in Lincoln. He also said there is an issue with a landowner who has planted trees and installed a fence line on a county right of way. He reported that the road department has completed the gravelling of two miles of road east of Wright’s Gap Road and stated that he will be attending the Highway Superintendent’s Convention in Valentine, NE in June. </div> <bR> <div> Post made a motion to go into Executive Session in order to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <div> Executive Session was called at 10:58 a.m. Present were, Chairman Robert J Gifford, Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden, and Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent.</div> <bR> <div> Post made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> No action was taken.</div> <bR> <div> 11:10 – Regular meeting was resumed.</div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> Lori Hostetler, Clerk presented the Clerk’s and the Clerk of the District Court’s Fee Reports. She reported that MIPS is offering a new program which will backup all the clerk’s and treasurer’s programs on a weekly basis. She also mentioned that the regular meeting date of May 15th will need to be changed because it falls on Election Day.</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Items discussed that were not on agenda: </div> <div> Banner County’s application to be designated as a Livestock Friendly County was accepted.</div> <bR> <div> Post made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 11:40 a.m.  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on May 1, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                     BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="nov_15_2011"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>April 3, 2012</B></div> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> COMMISSIONERS  PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on April 3, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the March 20, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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 mailed to each board member on March 30, 2012.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:50 a.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.  Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Art Olsen, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times:  Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Vicki Greathouse-Stone, and Jim Henderson.</div> <bR> <div> The 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined and Post moved to approve. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for March 20, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Post.  Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, abstain. </div> <bR> <div> <B>CORRESPONDENCE</B></div> <bR> <div> Copy of a letter sent by the county attorney to a former employee.</div> <div> A letter from the state informing that they will be conducting an audit of the county for fiscal year 2011-2012.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>CLAIMS</B></div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited, and Post moved that the claims be approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div>                                                               GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div>                           John Brehm, wages………………………………………125.00                                                                           </div> <div>                           Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1526.50</div> <div>      Robert Gifford, salary     680.00</div> <div>      John-Robert Faden, salary     680.00</div> <div>      Margaret Hopkins, salary     440.00</div> <div>      Lori Hostetler, salary     2890.00</div> <div>      Donna McGowan, wages.     1890.00</div> <div>      Richard McGowan, salary     2258.33</div> <div>      Stanley McKnight, salary.     3105.00</div> <div>      Kathy Natale, wages     1590.00</div> <div>      Robert Post, salary     640.00</div> <div>      Sharon Sandberg, salary     2890.00</div> <div>                           Monty Stoddard, salary     2890.00</div> <div>      James Zimmerman, salary     1020.00</div> <div>                           AFLAC, insurance     136.24     </div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Retirement     2556.46</div> <div>      Ameritas Vision, insurance……………………………...228.48</div> <div>                          Banner County Bank, withholding     4462.11</div> <div>      First Concord, Section 124     153.33</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding     594.34</div> <div>                           <I>* All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="476" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="269"><div> Blue Cross Blue Shield</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> health ins</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 13141.29</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Lisa Cross</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> reimburse</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 2250.00</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Dugan Business</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> misc</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="73"><div> 88.51</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Lori Hostetler</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> reimburse</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 1217.34</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Kimball Banner Extension Service</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> expenses</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 2396.37</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> MCI</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> phone</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="73"><div> 53.56</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Midwest Mailing Solutions Inc</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> postage</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="73"><div> 46.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Nebraska Assoc Of County Treasurers</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> dues & training</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="73"><div> 100.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> North Platte NRD</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> water</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="73"><div> 35.10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div>  William  Peters</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> ct appt.  counsel</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 1294.15</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div>  Robert  Post</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> reimburse</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 2250.00</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Star-Herald</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> publishing</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="73"><div> 350.43</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div>  Monty  Stoddard</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> reimburse</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 2140.81</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> West Payment Center</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> office expense</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="73"><div> 209.50</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Zimmerman Law Firm PC, LLO</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> expenses</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 4432.51</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>                                                              ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <div>                           Jay D. Dove, wages.     630.00</div> <div>      Timothy Grubbs, wages     2244.00</div> <div>                           Anthony Krajewski .......................................................50.00 </div> <div>                           Kathy Natale  …………………………………………… 170.00                           </div> <div>                           Tom Neal, wages     2725.00</div> <div>      Jerry Soule, wages     2332.00     </div> <div>      Brian Streeks, wages     1980.00</div> <div>      Gary Talkington, wages     1980.00</div> <div>      Russell Warner......................................................... 1980.00</div> <div>                            AFLAC, insurance.     306.54</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement     1579.63</div> <div>                           Ameritas Vision, Insurance ……………………………….44.72</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     3035.81 </div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, clothing………………………………..9.00</div> <div>                           Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding ……………..400.68</div> <bR> <div>      </div> <bR> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="474" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="269"><div> B & L Holding</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="130"><div> repair parts</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="65"><div> 150.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Banner County Bank</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> motor graders</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 2513.74</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Banner Feeding</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> gravel & hardpan</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="65"><div> 450.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Blue Cross Blue Shield</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="130"><div> health ins</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 8479.69</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div>  Jay Dove</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="130"><div> reimburse</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="65"><div> 869.23</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div>  Karyn Holt</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="130"><div> gravel</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="65"><div> 330.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> MCI</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="130"><div> phone</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="65"><div> 8.16</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> North Platte NRD</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="130"><div> water</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="65"><div> 32.57</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="269"><div> Star-Herald</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="130"><div> printing</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="65"><div> 78.77</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <bR> <div>                                                       </div> <div>                                                            FAIR FUND</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="472" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="269"><div> Banner County Fair Board</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="124"><div> expense</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM><NOBR><div> 2,300.00</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</B></div> <div>           </div> <div> <B>Item #1 - Discussion and possible action on museum use of county lawnmower - Vicki Greathouse-Stone -  </B>Gifford made a motion to continue the agreement with the museum for the use of the lawnmower. Second by Faden.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #9 </B>- <B>Discussion and possible action on contracting for groundskeeping - </B>Tabled.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #2 - Discussion on letter of support for WING - </B>The chairman read a prepared letter of support for WING. Faden made a motion to send the letter of support for WING. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #3 - Consideration and possible adoption of proclamation declaring April 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention Month - </B>The clerk read the prepared proclamation. Post made a motion to adopt the proclamation declaring April 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Faden, yes; Gifford, yes; Post, yes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #4 - Void check #01203068 - Duplicate payment - </B>Gifford made a motion to void check #01203068. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford,yes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #5 - Discussion of budget preparation - </B>Post indicated that he had spoken with Harold Peterson regarding budget preparation. There was discussion of what the difference would be between hiring him to prepare the budget as opposed to retaining the services of the person currently doing the budget. The item was tabled.</div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Item #6 - Possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration - </B>Tabled</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #7 - Discuss the Wright's Gap Bridge project - </B>A letter was received from Larry Dix which expressed the view that the Stegall Road project is complete. There was discussion that the remaining funds should be available for use on the Wright's Gap box culvert. The item was tabled until  the opening of the bids for the culvert.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #8 - Discussion and possible action on insurance claim for damage to the courthouse wall- </B>Gifford made a motion to authorize the insurance representative to proceed with the submission of the claim for the damage to the courthouse wall and to submit a separate claim for the damage to the floor. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #7 - </B>10:10 a.m<B>. </B>- Toney Krajweski, Highway Superintendent opened and read the bids received for the Wright's Gap box culvert. The first bid was from R & C Welding and Fabrication with an amount of $159,993.15. The second was from Paul Reed Construction for $165,857.10. There was discussion that there will be additional cost incurred for erosion prevention in the areas around the culvert. <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>REPORTS</B></div> <bR> <div> TREASURER'S REPORT</div> <div> Monty Stoddard, Treasurer reported that Sandy Steinbrecher with the State Auditor's Office spent a day in the Treasurer's office and confirmed that there was an issue with the program being used. Steps are being taken to correct the problem. </div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that the road department has graveled Mosier Road. He also said he would be leaving to attend a meeting in Lincoln on April 4</FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> and 5th. </div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> Lori Hostetler, Clerk reported that the programs used in the Clerk and Treasurer Offices have been switched from the MIPS AS-400 to the State System.</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Items discussed that were not on the agenda:</div> <bR> <div> Issues regarding the closing of the courthouse at noon on April 6th.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 11:12 a.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on April 17, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                          BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                          BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="nov_15_boe"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0099FF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>May, 1  2012</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on May 1, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the April 17, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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 mailed to each board member on April 26, 2012.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:30 a.m. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent.</div> <bR> <div> The 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined, and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Faden, yes; Post, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for April 17, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Faden, yes; Post, yes.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Tax Equalization and Review Commission’s Order for a hearing on the merits of appeal from Acker Family, LLC </div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div> 1.     Change date for next CBOE Meeting to May 17th – Faden made a motion to change the next CBOE Meeting date to May 17th.  Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:37 a.m.  Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes. The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on May 17, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                                           BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                         BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="dec_6__11"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>May 1, 2012</B></div> <div>  BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> COMMISSIONERS  PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on May1, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the April 17, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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 mailed to each board member on April 26, 2012.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The 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 Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Sean Hopkins; Josh Hopkins; JT Evans, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Stan McKnight, Sheriff.</div> <bR> <div> The 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined and Faden moved to approve. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for April 17, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> CLAIMS</div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited, and Post moved that the claims be approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds with the exception of the $83.00 claim received from Marjorie Soule – that claim is denied. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div>                                                               GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div>                                                                                                      </div> <div> Black Hills Ammunition     law enforce. supplies     758.50</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins.     13,141.29</div> <div> Election Systems & Software     printing     234.44</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     propane     692.17</div> <div> M.C. Schaff & Associates, Inc.     GIS     672.50</div> <div> MIPS Inc     supplies     130.84</div> <div> NACO     dues, sub, &  reg.     80.00</div> <div> Pritchard & Abbott, Inc.     appraisal     5,675.00</div> <div> Redfield & Company Inc     supplies     134.05</div> <div> Scotts Bluff Co.  Detention Center     prisoner board     3,150.00</div> <div> Marjorie A. Soule     misc     83.00</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>                                                              ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <bR> <div>                                                       </div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins.     8,479.69</div> <div> Jay D Dove     reimburse     1,151.25</div> <div> M.C. Schaff & Associates, Inc.     misc     200.00</div> <div> Nebraska Assoc. County Engineers     dues, sub, & reg.     85.00</div> <bR> <div>                                             </div> <div>                                                       BRIDGE FUND – W G</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Baker & Associates     W G design fee     4,837.13</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>          </div> <div> Item #1 – Update on Blue Cross/ Blue Shield rates for 2012-2013 – Sue Warner- 9:00 a.m. – Sue Warner with Blue Cross/ Blue Shield reported that there will be no increase of premium for the health or dental insurance for the renewal year of 2012-2013. She also discussed the changes to the Health Savings Plan that is offered.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #2 - Consider and adopt resolution approving Banner County LEOP – Tabled </div> <bR> <div> Item #3 – Discussion of repair/remodel to the courthouse – Sean Hopkins from Wyobraska Remodeling & Restoration presented a plan and bid for remodeling and repairing the courthouse. A plan and bid was also submitted via fax from Anderson & Shaw Construction. After discussion, Post made a motion to accept Wyobraska’s plan to remodel and repair the courthouse and to offer Anderson & Shaw the opportunity to bid from Wyobraska’s plan.  Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford,yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #4 – Change date of next Commissioners’ Meeting to May 17th -   Faden made a motion to change the date of the next Commissioners’ Meeting to May 17th.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent presented contract documents for the Wright’s Gap Bridge project.</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <div> Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent shared information he had received while attending the Sign Liability workshop which was presented by NIRMA. He reported that Scotts Bluff County makes their own signs, and he expressed interest in talking with them about making some signs for Banner County. He stated they have begun digging a French drain for the Wright’s Gap project. He also discussed the blading that was done on Road 16 by an oil well company. He indicated that the school had approached Tim Grubbs about a student who is interested in training with him next year. He also reported that one of the older machines is in need of repair.</div> <div> ATTORNEY’S REPORT - Jim Zimmerman, Attorney indicated that there is one pending felony case, but he expects it to be pleaded out.</div> <bR> <div> SHERIFF’S REPORT – Stan McKnight, Sheriff discussed the need for changes on the door locks and the addition of a security system. He reported an issue with a county resident posting signs with a cow pictured on them. He stated these signs were not posted by the county.</div> <bR> <div> CLERK’S REPORT – Lori Hostetler, Clerk indicated that a representative with National Insurance was coming to discuss dental plans that are available. She reported that her office is busy preparing for the Primary Election on May 15. She also stated that lawn care supplies had been purchased, and the clerk’s and treasurer’s offices are now signed up for the MIPS backup service.</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Items discussed that were not on agenda: </div> <div> Legal issues regarding cattle on the roads and the placement of cattle signs.</div> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 11:24 a.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on May 17, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                     BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="dec_2011_boe"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>April 3, 2011</B></div> <div> <B>BOE</B></div> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on April 3, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the March 20, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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 mailed to each board member on March 30, 2012.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:32 a.m. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Art Olsen.</div> <bR> <div> The 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined, and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for March 20, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Post. Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Gifford, yes, Faden, abstain.</div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div> <B>1.     Tax list correction</B> - Sharon Sandberg, Assessor reported there was a parcel which had dry crop that should have been changed to CRP for 2011. Faden made a motion to approve tax list correction #12-8 and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <div> <B>2.     Assessment roll corrections</B> - Sharon indicated that the acres on a parcel needed to be changed on the GIS system so they would match the deeded number of acres. She said the resulting value changes for this parcel and for the for tax list correction #12-8 will need to be corrected on the assessment roll. Post made a motion to approve the assessment roll corrections. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <div> <B>3.     Set hearing date for permissive exemptions</B> - After discussion, the hearing date for permissive exemptions was set for April 17, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Sharon presented the agricultural land values of surrounding counties and said she would like to publish the information on the county website.</div> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:50 a.m.  Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on April 17, 2012 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.</div> <bR> <div>                                               BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                               BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="end"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com"><U>Contact our</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com"><U> Web Administrator</U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>