Minutes
Minutes
December 6, 2011
BOE
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on December 6, 2011. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the November 15, 2011 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 mailed to each board member on December 2, 2011. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:37 a.m. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk.
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.
The agenda was examined and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for the regular session on November 15, 2011 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
COORESPONDENCE
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
Faden made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:45 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 December 20, 2011 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
December 20, 2011
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on December 20, 2011. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the December 6, 2011 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 mailed to each board member on December 16, 2011. 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 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; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent; Linda Barrett; Connie Soule; Robert O. Gifford, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Monty Stoddard, Treasurer and Joe Singleton.
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.
The agenda was examined and Faden moved to approve. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2011 meeting as presented and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield regarding the removal of Lipitor from the list of covered drugs under the county insurance plan
Material from the Church of Latter Day Saints
CLAIMS
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.
GENERAL FUND
Broadway Office Centre supplies 11.87
Centurylink phone 472.09
Frenchman Valley Coop propane 878.75
High West Energy lights 410.95
Ideal Linen Supply janitorial 30.61
Matthew Bender & Co Inc supplies 59.60
MIPS Inc data processing 1332.74
NACO dues 854.16
Panhandle Weed Control Assoc dues 10.00
Postmaster dues, subs, reg. 76.00
Secretary Of State - Election Div. misc 10.00
Star-Herald publishing 92.65
Verizon Wireless phone 68.74
ROAD FUND
B & C Steel Corporation auto gates 157.67
Banner Feeding gravel & hardpan 625.00
Centurylink phone 96.50
Dale's Tire & Retreading Inc tires & repair 2498.65
Frenchman Valley Coop equip fuel 24710.50
Heilbrun's repair parts 231.30
High West Energy lights 220.70
Ideal Linen Supply shop supplies 22.80
Kimball Auto Parts, LLC shop supplies 714.66
Verizon Wireless phone 34.36
Wyrulec Co lights 26.50
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
Item #2 – Discussion and action on vacation of east, west alley in Block 20, Village of Harrisburg - Faden made a motion to adopt the resolution to vacate the east, west alley in Block 20, Village of Harrisburg. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #3 - Discussion and possible action on Road 13 - Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that it will cost about $2500 to gravel the north 3 miles of Road 13, and some dirt work could be done in the spring. He recommended that the road be improved and no longer be classified as a minimum maintenance road. Post made a motion to accept the Highway Superintendent's recommendation on Road 13 and for a resolution to be prepared to submit to the Board of Classifications and Standards, and for the Highway Superintendent to complete the required studies. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #4 – Discussion and setting of salary for Commissioners for 2013 - After discussion, Post made a motion to adopt a resolution to set the salary for Commissioners for the years 2013 and 2014 at $8000 per year. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #5 – Discussion and possible action on website - Joe Singleton - Joe Singleton discussed what is involved in entering minutes on the website. He also shared the various duties he performs to maintain the website. There was discussion among the officials of different ideas of items to be added to the site. Joe offered to make any changes desired.
Recessed at 10:18 a.m.
Reconvened at 10:28 a.m.
Item #6 - Discussion and possible action on bridge on Road 51 – There was discussion that a hydraulic study on the bridge will cost $1500. Post made a motion to approve that a hydraulic study be done on the bridge on Road 51. Second by Faden. Roll call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #7 – Review and adopt a sign management plan - Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent presented a sign management plan. After reviewing, Gifford made a motion to adopt the Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Maintenance Program for the calendar year 2012 and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #8 – Discuss the Wright's Gap Bridge Project – Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent shared examples of bids received for bridges in two other counties. After further discussion, it was agreed that Toney will bring a contract for plan and specs for the Wright's Gap Bridge Project to a meeting in January.
Item #9 - Discussion and possible action on notification on Stegall Road indicating there is no de-icing - Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney had been consulted, and he advised that there is no concern, and no signage is needed.
Item #1 – Possible action on the county becoming Livestock Friendly – Jeff Metz -9:00 a.m. -Tabled
REPORTS
ATTORNEY REPORT
Jim Zimmerman, Attorney reported he is trying to get more STOP flyers handed out.
WEED SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent presented reports to be signed. He stated that the Bind Weed mites appear to have worked well in the test areas in the county. He would like to get as much as we can to be set out this spring.
TREASURER REPORT
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer presented the Pledged Collateral Report and Homestead Exemption Summary Certificate. He reported that tax collections are going well, and he had attended the annual NACO conference.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent stated that he had spoken with three people about vacating Road 27. He reported that a privately-owned loader had been damaged, and the county will make the repairs. He presented a letter from the road employees regarding the discontinuation of comp time.
CLERK REPORT
Lori Hostetler, Clerk presented the Clerk of the District Court's and Clerk's fee reports. She also stated that new batteries for the AS-400 backup had been received and would be installed soon.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No other reports.
Items discussed that were not on agenda:
County Road 51
Gifford made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 12:22 p.m. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes. The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on January 3, 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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
January 17, 2012
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on January 3, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the December 20, 2011 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 mailed to each board member on December 30, 2011. 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 to the flag. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent; Art Olsen; Brad Loden with Red Zone Land Services, LLC; Neil Halprin with Fairways Exploration and Production; and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Stan McKnight, Sheriff and Monty Stoddard, Treasurer.
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.
The agenda was examined and Faden moved to approve. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for December 20, 2011 and that the actions therein be ratified: Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Copy of the State Audit Report
Letter from the State regarding project STPE -1025(3)
CLAIMS
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.
GENERAL FUND
John Brehm ……………………………………………….125.00
Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1467.38
Robert Gifford, salary 680.00
John-Robert Faden, salary 680.00
Margaret Hopkins, salary 440.00
Lori Hostetler, salary 2890.00
Donna McGowan, wages. 1980.00
Richard McGowan, salary 2258.33
Stanley McKnight, salary. 3105.00
Kathy Natale, wages 1760.00
Robert Post, salary 680.00
Sharon Sandberg, salary 2890.00
Monty Stoddard, salary 2890.00
James Zimmerman, salary 1020.00
AFLAC, insurance 136.24
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Retirement 2399.05
Ameritas Vision, insurance……………………………...202.56
Banner County Bank, withholding 44466.15
First Concord, Section 124 153.33
Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding 571.49
* All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.
Blue Cross Blue Shield health ins 13141.29
Frenchman Valley Coop propane 1395.69
Hostetler, Lori reimburse 417.11
Kimball Banner Ext. Service expenses 2144.70
McKnight, Stan reimburse 149.50
MIPS, Inc supplies 648.42
Ne Weed Control Association dues 85.00
North Platte NRD water 32.80
Panhandle Weed Control Assoc. dues 40.00
Post, Robert A reimburse 53.71
Staples supplies 15.01
Zimmerman Law Firm PC, LLO rent 4607.94
Zimmerman, James reimburse 279.89
ROAD FUND
Jay D. Dove, wages. 2120.63
Timothy Grubbs, wages 2244.00
Anthony Krajewski .......................................................50.00
Tom Neal, wages 2725.00
Jerry Soule, wages 3637.13
Brian Streeks, wages 1991.25
Gary Talkington, wages 1985.63
Russell Warner......................................................... 2019.39
AFLAC, insurance. 306.54
Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement 1881.35
Banner County Bank, withholding 3752.38
Ideal Linen Supply, clothing………………………………..9.00
Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding ……………..519.39
* All wages and salaries listed above are gross wages.
American Crane & Tractor repairs 3128.98
Blue Cross Blue Shield health ins 8457.20
Floyd's Sales & Service repair parts 11.40
Frenchman Valley Coop heating fuel 1536.87
Ideal Linen Supply shop supplies 124.50
Inland Truck Parts & Service repair parts 4600.75
Nebraska Machinery Co repair parts 410.93
North Platte NRD water 32.57
Powerplan machine repair 194.11
Soule, Jerry reimburse 193.00
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
Item #5 – Discuss Oil and Gas Lease proposal for 5 acres in 33-17-57 – Neil Halprin with Fairways Exploration - Neil Halprin with Fairways Exploration and Brad Loden with Red Zone Land Services, LLC presented an Oil and Gas Lease proposal.
Item #6 – Possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration for 5 acres 33-17-57 – After discussion, Gifford made a motion that the County enter into negotiations with Red Zone Land Services on an Oil and Gas Lease for land in 33-17-57, authorizing Bob Post to negotiate the terms of the lease. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #1 – Set date for statutory meeting – It was agreed to set January 17, 2012 as the date for the statutory meeting.
Item #2 – Appointment to Kimball-Banner Extension Board – Faden made a motion to appoint Curtis Grubbs to the Kimball - Banner Extension Board. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes: Faden, yes.
Item #3 – Consider and adopt resolution requesting that the Nebraska Dept. of Roads withdraw STPE-1025(3) – Harrisburg Northeast from the Federal Aid list - Post made a motion to adopt the resolution requesting that the Nebraska Department of Roads withdraw Control #51163, Project Number STPE – 1025(3), Project Name Harrisburg Northeast from the Federal Aid List and to authorize the Chairman to sign. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #4 – Receive audit report – The Audit Report of Banner County for July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 was received and is on file in the County Clerk’s Office.
Item #7 – Discussion and possible action on Road 51 - There was agreement that Road 51 needs to be reclassified as a local road.
Item #8 – Possible adoption of Resolution requesting the reclassification of Roads #13 and #51 - Post made a motion to adopt Resolution #12-2 dated January 3, 2012 requesting that the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards reclassify Banner County road #51 and Banner County road #13 from minimum maintenance to local. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #10 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Tabled
Item #11 – Possible action on the county becoming Livestock Friendly – There was discussion of holding a hearing on March 6th. The item was tabled.
Item #9 – Discussion and possible action on bids and available payment plans for the purchase of Sheriff’s vehicle – Stan McKnight, Sheriff presented payment plans available for the purchase of a vehicle. He also presented bids from the State. After discussion, it was agreed that the County will advertise for bids. Faden made a motion to advertise for sealed bids for a sheriff’s vehicle in the Star Herald, with the ad being placed once a week for two weeks. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
REPORTS
SHERIFF REPORT
Stan McKnight presented the Sheriff’s 4th quarter fee report.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that they had done some temporary improvements on the bridge on road 51. He said the fuel contract with Frenchmen Valley COOP has been renewed.
TREASURER REPORT
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer reported that approximately $565,000 in taxes were collected in December.
CLERK REPORT
Lori Hostetler, Clerk reported that the published minutes now include the commencement and adjournment times of the separate meetings. She stated that she is currently preparing the W-2s for 2011.
No other reports.
Faden made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 10:55 a.m. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in statutory session on January 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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
January 17, 2012
BOE
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on January 17, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 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.
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 January 13, 2012. 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 J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer; Art Olsen, and Jeff Metz.
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.
The agenda was examined, and Post moved to approve as presented. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Faden moved to approve the minutes for January 3, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE- none
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
Item # 1 - Set meeting dates for 2012 - Gifford made a motion to set the meeting dates for 2012 as the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. and the first meeting of 2013 as January 8th. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item # 2 - Set method of reasonable advance notice of meetings - Post made a motion to continue as we have been doing - posting notices in three prominent places: the Banner County School, Banner County Post Office, and Banner County Courthouse and also publishing in the county newspaper. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Faden, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
Sharon Sandberg, Assessor reported that she has the land values set for this year. She said that irrigated land will go up a bit, but the rest will stay the same or go down a little. She presented a spread sheet with the set land values for 2012.
Post made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:53 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 February 7, 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
January 17, 2012
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in statutory session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on January 17, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 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.
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 January 13, 2012. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:54 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; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Beverly and Kendall Atkins with the Kimball-Banner Farm Bureau; Tim Horn with the Nebraska Farm Bureau; Jeff Metz; Art Olsen; Dan Barrett; Gary Darnall, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk.
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.
The agenda was examined and Post moved to approve. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. Faden moved to approve the minutes for January 3, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified: Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Pipeline Safety information from Kinder Morgan
Calendar from Treanor Architects.
CLAIMS
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.
GENERAL FUND
Broadway Office Centre supplies 113.49
High West Energy lights 420.86
Hullinger Glass & Lock bldg repair 175.00
Ideal Linen Supply janitorial 33.41
MCI phone 49.07
Menards bldg repair 165.31
MIPS Inc data processing 1332.74
NE Assoc of County Clerks, ROD dues 75.00
Nebraska Assoc. of County Treasurers dues 75.00
Nebraska Total Office supplies 90.93
Panhandle District Association dues 200.00
Panhandle Weed Control Association dues 10.00
Postmaster misc 44.00
R R Donnelley law enforce. supplies 102.40
Sharon Sandberg budget prep. 2000.00
Snell Services Inc bldg repairs 140.00
Star-Herald publishing 181.71
Leonard G Tabor, Attorney ct appt counsel 808.00
Totalfunds By Hasler postage 500.00
Verizon Wireless phone 68.73
Zeilinger Law Office, Pc child support 562.50
ROAD FUND
Banner County Bank motor graders 2513.74
Banner Feeding gravel & hardpan 412.00
Crescent Electric Supply Co. shop supplies 54.56
Floyd's Sales & Service repair parts 198.35
Foree Tire Dist. tires 2648.00
Heilbrun's repair parts 61.33
High West Energy lights 316.80
Ideal Linen Supply shop supplies 7.95
Inland Truck Parts & Service repair parts 1093.34
Kimball Auto Parts, LLC shop supplies 953.79
MCI phone 6.17
Motor Fuels Division fuel 371.00
Nebraska Machinery Co repair parts 3504.58
Panhandle Coop Association fuel 5359.15
Paul Reed Construction & Supply Inc bridge/culvert 61.50
Verizon Wireless phone 134.36
Westco machine repair 127.16
Wyrulec Co lights 26.11
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
Item #2 – Possible action on the county becoming Livestock Friendly - Jeff Metz - Jeff Metz, Beverly Atkins, and Tim Horn described the process for a county becoming Livestock Friendly. They also discussed the benefits and meaning of being Livestock Friendly. Dan Barrett and Gary Darnall also offered comments regarding the subject.Post made a motion to set a hearing for the county to pass a resolution making the county Livestock Friendly for March 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #1 – Reorganization – Post made a motion to leave the officers as they are: Gifford as chairman and Post as vice-chairman. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #3 – Appoint officials to various offices- Gifford made a motion to appoint M.C. Schaff as County Surveyor; Toney Krajewski as Highway Superintendent; Tom Neal as Highway Superintendent, and Richard McGowan as Weed Superintendent. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #4 – Appoint representatives to serve on various boards and committees - Post made a motion to appoint representatives for 2012 as follows:
County Safety Director - Tom Neal
Aging Office of Western Nebraska - Robert Post
Panhandle Mental Health Board - Robert Post
Panhandle Area Development District - John-Robert Faden
Region One Office of Human Development and Panhandle Developmental Disabilities Services, Inc. - Robert Gifford
Public Health District - Robert Gifford
Emergency Management Board - Robert Gifford
Safety Committee - John-Robert Faden
NIRMA Contact Person - Lori Hostetler
Personnel Policy Committee - Robert Post; Sharon Sandberg; Tom Neal; Jerry Soule, and Donna McGowan
Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #5 – Designate official County newspaper - Faden made a motion to leave the Star Herald as the official County newspaper. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #6 –Appoint a depository bank – Faden made a motion to appoint Banner County Bank as the depository bank. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Faden, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #7 – Set indigent burial cost limit - Post made a motion to set indigent burial cost limit at negotiable up to $1000. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #8 - Set interest rate on registered warrants - Post made a motion to accept the Treasurer's recommendation to set the interest rate on registered warrants at .5%. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Faden, yes; Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item#9 - Set method of reasonable advance notice for meetings - Post made a motion to set the method of reasonable advance notice as publishing in the county newspaper and posting in three public places: the Banner County Courthouse, Banner County School, and Banner County Post Office. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #10 - Authorize Treasurer to invest county funds - Faden made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the treasurer to invest county funds in the Banner County Bank. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #11 - Set meeting dates for 2012 - Gifford made a motion to set the meeting dates for 2012 as the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:45 a.m and the first meeting in 2013 as January 8th. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #12 - Set holidays to be observed in 2012 – Gifford made a motion to set the holidays to be observed in 2012 as:
New Year’s Day – January 2nd
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16
Presidents’ Day – February 20th
Arbor Day – April 27th
Memorial Day – May 28th
Independence Day – July 4th
Labor Day – September 3rd
Columbus Day – October 8th
Veterans’ Day – November 12th
Thanksgiving – November 22nd & November 23rd
Christmas – December 24th & December 25th
New Year’s Day of 2013 – January 1st
Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #13 – Set the date for a public hearing for the 1 & 6 Public Road Improvement Program – Gifford made a motion to set the date for a public hearing for the 1 & 6 Public Road Improvement Program for the 7th of February, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #14 – Possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration for 5 acres in 33-17-57 – Tabled.
Item #15 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent presented for consideration an engineering agreement regarding the Wright’s Gap Bridge project. After discussion, it was agreed that a copy would be submitted to the county attorney for review.
Item #16 – Discuss policy on pulling shoulders – There was discussion that a policy needs to be established.
REPORTS
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that they have been removing trees in preparation for the Wright’s Gap Bridge project.
COUNTY TREASURER REPORT
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer reported the current balance in the Road Fund. He discussed that there is a bill out that would discontinue the Inheritance tax. He also presented the Pledged Collateral report.
COUNTY CLERK REPORT
Lori Hostetler, County Clerk reported that there has been increased oil and gas research activity in her office. She presented the clerk’s fee report and the clerk of the district court’s report. She also indicated there was still a possibility of a jury trial at the end of the month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Bob Post indicated the county would be receiving a bill for services rendered from Panhandle Mental Health. He reminded that the Office of Aging wants to encourage the use of meals offered at the school.
Bob Gifford stated that the Panhandle Public Health will be having a strategic meeting in the future.
No other reports.
Post made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 11:39 a.m. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on February 7, 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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
December 20, 2011
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BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on December 20, 2011. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the December 6, 2011 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 mailed to each board member on December 16, 2011. 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 8:32 a.m. Present on roll call were: Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Chairman Robert J Gifford.
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 Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Faden moved to approve the minutes for December 6, 2011 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE- none
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD - none
Post made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:40 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 January 3, 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
