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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.</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 December 30, 2011.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:31 a.m. Present on roll call were Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent, Art Olsen, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Chairman Robert J Gifford and Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for the regular session on December 20, 2011 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Faden. Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> COORESPONDENCE </div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div> 1.     Tax list corrections – Sharon Sandberg, Assessor presented three tax list corrections. The land use change had been reported by the owner, but it had not been changed in the computer program for the last three years. Post made a motion to approve tax list corrections 12-1; 12-2, and 12-3 dated 01-03-2012. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Sharon reported that her office will be reviewing properties in Range 53 and will be taking new pictures of all of the buildings.</div> <bR> <div> Gifford made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:40 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 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                                           BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                               BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <B><U>December 6, 2011</U></B></div> <bR> <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 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.</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 December 2, 2011.  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; Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Linda Barrett; Jerry Soule, Road Foreman, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Stan McKnight, Sheriff and Robert O. Gifford.</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 meetings had been supplied to each board member. Gifford moved to approve the minutes for November 15, 2011 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Draft copy of the audit</div> <div> Letter from NIRMA acknowledging the county's recommitment to membership</div> <div> Information from Tyler Technology regarding a CAMA program</div> <div> Thank you from the Arden Cross family</div> <bR> <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>                           Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1539.94</div> <div>      Robert Gifford, salary     640.00</div> <div>      John-Robert Faden, salary     640.00</div> <div>      Margaret Hopkins, salary     440.00</div> <div>      Lori Hostetler, salary     2833.33</div> <div>      Donna McGowan, wages.     1867.50</div> <div>      Richard McGowan, salary     2258.33</div> <div>      Stanley McKnight, salary.     3045.00</div> <div>      Kathy Natale, wages     1760.00</div> <div>      Robert Post, salary     640.00</div> <div>      Sharon Sandberg, salary     2833.33</div> <div>                           Monty Stoddard, salary     2833.33</div> <div>      James Zimmerman, salary     952.00</div> <div>                           Donna McGowan, bonus ………………………………..100.00</div> <div>                           Kathy Natale, bonus ……………………………………….50.00</div> <div>      AFLAC, insurance     136.24     </div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Retirement     2512.26</div> <div>      Ameritas Vision, insurance……………………………...202.56</div> <div>                          Banner County Bank, withholding     4378.41</div> <div>      First Concord, Section 124     153.33</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding     552.37</div> <div>                           * All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     13141.29</div> <div> Centurylink     cc phone     469.44</div> <div> Culligan     water     24.25</div> <div> Lori Hostetler     reimbursement     14.73</div> <div> IAOA     dues     175.00</div> <div> Kimball Banner Ext Service     expenses     1744.17</div> <div> Richard McGowan     reimbursement     1349.00</div> <div> MCI     phone     49.94</div> <div> Stan McKnight     reimbursement     140.52</div> <div> NACO      training     480.00</div> <div> Kathy Natale     reimbursement     2163.73</div> <div> NE Weed Control Assoc.     dues     200.00</div> <div> Nebraska Sheriff's Assoc.     dues     100.00</div> <div> Nebraska Total Office     supplies     53.54</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     35.10</div> <div> Robert A Post     reimbursement     1062.15</div> <div> Print Express     supplies     113.80</div> <div> Snell Services Inc     bldg repair     789.50</div> <div> Star-Herald     publishing     317.22</div> <div> Us Bank     lodging & meals     211.07</div> <div> Baker & Associates     misc     2000.00</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                                                                   ROAD FUND</div> <div>                           Jay D. Dove, wages.     1890.00</div> <div>      Timothy Grubbs, wages     2244.01</div> <div>                           Anthony Krajewski .......................................................50.00                            </div> <div>                           Tom Neal, wages     4567.19</div> <div>      Jerry Soule, wages     2371.76     </div> <div>      Brian Streeks, wages     1980.00</div> <div>      Gary Talkington, wages     1980.00</div> <div>      Russell Warner......................................................... 1988.44</div> <div>                            Jay D. Dove , bonus...…………………………………….50.00</div> <div>                           Timothy Grubbs, bonus…………………………………..600.00</div> <div>                           Jerry Soule, bonus .……………………………………..1400.00</div> <div>                           Brian Streeks, bonus ………………………………………50.00</div> <div>                           Gary Talkington, bonus ………………………………….500.00</div> <div>                           AFLAC, insurance.     306.54</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement     1914.91</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     4531.84</div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, clothing………………………………..9.00</div> <div>                           Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding ……………..618.73</div> <div>                           * All wages and salaries listed above are gross wages.</div> <bR> <div> Banner County Bank     motor graders     2513.74</div> <div> Banner Feeding     gravel & hardpan     666.00</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     8479.69</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     56.35</div> <div> Contractors Materials, Inc.     misc     90.20</div> <div> Fastenal Company     shop supplies     11.55</div> <div> Floyd's Sales & Service     repair parts     163.97</div> <div> Gary Franklin Pumping     steel products     75.00</div> <div> Inland Truck Parts & Service     repair parts     1565.61</div> <div> MCI     phone     5.04</div> <div> NACO     training     120.00</div> <div> Nebraska Machinery Co     repair parts     634.20</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     32.11</div> <div> Pack Rat Disposal     garbage     96.00</div> <div> Powerplan     machine repair     107.26</div> <div> Jerry Soule     reimbursement     60.16</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>          </div> <div> Item #1 – Linda Barrett - Discuss Road 13 – Linda Barrett requested that the county would consider graveling 3 miles of Road 13 which is currently minimum maintenance. She indicated that this would decrease the number of miles she would have to drive on her bus route and would also lessen the time the students would have to ride on the bus each day. After some discussion, the item was tabled.</div> <bR> <div> Item #2 – Void check # 11110067 - for claim already paid –Faden made a motion to void check # 11110067. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <div> Item #3 – Discussion and possible action on comp time - There was discussion on discontinuing the earning of comp time or limiting the number of comp hours that can be accumulated.  Faden made a motion to eliminate comp time and to pay for any accumulated hours of comp time. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, no; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Recessed at 9:55 a.m.</div> <div> Meeting was reconvened at 10:05 a.m.</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Discuss policy on the use of county equipment to assist distressed vehicles - The current plan which is in place was reviewed, as well as a plan prepared by NIRMA. After discussion, Post made a motion to approve an amended plan which incorporates some language from NIRMA's Snow Removal Policy into the county's existing plan and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Faden.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes: Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Discuss the Wright's Gap Bridge project - Tabled.</div> <bR> <div> Item #4 - Public hearing on vacation of east, west alley in Block 20, Village of Harrisburg - 10:30 a.m. The Chairman called the hearing to order at 10:30 a.m. as advertised with the following persons in attendance: Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John – Robert Faden; James Zimmerman, County Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Stan McKnight, Sheriff; Robert O. Gifford, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent read his report and recommendation after completing a study of the alley. The Chairman called for testimony for or against the proposed vacation.</div> <bR> <div> Robert O. Gifford testified in support of the alley vacation.</div> <bR> <div> The hearing was closed at 10:47 a.m. The item will be placed on the agenda for the December 20, 2011 meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Discussion and possible action on website administrator - There was discussion of possible changes to the county website. Item was tabled.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> SHERIFF REPORT</div> <div> Stan McKnight reported that he had finally received new vehicle bids from the state.</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT</div> <div> Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that they had removed an auto gate on Road 67, and one was installed on Road 61. He stated that ripper shanks had been ordered and received.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Items discussed that were not on the agenda:</div> <div> Auto-gate on Road 57</div> <div> Road 10</div> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 12:05 p.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                     BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> December 20, 2011</div> <div> Boe</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 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.</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 December 16, 2011.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined, and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE- none</div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD - none</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                                           BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                         BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <div> December 20, 2011</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 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.</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 December 16, 2011.  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; 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.</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 Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield regarding the removal of Lipitor from the list of covered drugs under the county insurance plan</div> <bR> <div> Material from the Church of Latter Day Saints</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> <bR> <div>                                                      GENERAL FUND</div> <div> Broadway Office Centre     supplies     11.87</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     472.09</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     propane     878.75</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     410.95</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     janitorial     30.61</div> <div> Matthew Bender & Co Inc     supplies     59.60</div> <div> MIPS  Inc     data processing     1332.74</div> <div> NACO     dues     854.16</div> <div> Panhandle Weed Control Assoc     dues     10.00</div> <div> Postmaster     dues, subs, reg.     76.00</div> <div> Secretary Of State - Election Div.     misc     10.00</div> <div> Star-Herald     publishing     92.65</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     68.74</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                                                      ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <bR> <div> B & C Steel Corporation     auto gates     157.67</div> <div> Banner Feeding     gravel & hardpan     625.00</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     96.50</div> <div> Dale's Tire & Retreading Inc     tires & repair     2498.65</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     equip fuel     24710.50</div> <div> Heilbrun's     repair parts     231.30</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     220.70</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     shop supplies     22.80</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     shop supplies     714.66</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     34.36</div> <div> Wyrulec Co     lights     26.50</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>          </div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Recessed at 10:18 a.m.</div> <div> Reconvened at 10:28 a.m.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.  </div> <bR> <div> Item #1 – Possible action on the county becoming Livestock Friendly – Jeff Metz -9:00 a.m. -Tabled</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> ATTORNEY REPORT</div> <div> Jim Zimmerman, Attorney reported he is trying to get more STOP flyers handed out.</div> <bR> <div> WEED SUPERINTENDENT REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> TREASURER REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> COMMITTEE REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Items discussed that were not on agenda:</div> <bR> <div> County Road 51</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                     BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Jan-12</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <B>December 20, 2011</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 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.</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 December 16, 2011.  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; 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.</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 Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield regarding the removal of Lipitor from the list of covered drugs under the county insurance plan</div> <bR> <div> Material from the Church of Latter Day Saints</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> <bR> <div>                                                      GENERAL FUND</div> <div> Broadway Office Centre     supplies     11.87</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     472.09</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     propane     878.75</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     410.95</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     janitorial     30.61</div> <div> Matthew Bender & Co Inc     supplies     59.60</div> <div> MIPS  Inc     data processing     1332.74</div> <div> NACO     dues     854.16</div> <div> Panhandle Weed Control Assoc     dues     10.00</div> <div> Postmaster     dues, subs, reg.     76.00</div> <div> Secretary Of State - Election Div.     misc     10.00</div> <div> Star-Herald     publishing     92.65</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     68.74</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                                                      ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <bR> <div> B & C Steel Corporation     auto gates     157.67</div> <div> Banner Feeding     gravel & hardpan     625.00</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     96.50</div> <div> Dale's Tire & Retreading Inc     tires & repair     2498.65</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     equip fuel     24710.50</div> <div> Heilbrun's     repair parts     231.30</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     220.70</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     shop supplies     22.80</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     shop supplies     714.66</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     34.36</div> <div> Wyrulec Co     lights     26.50</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>          </div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Recessed at 10:18 a.m.</div> <div> Reconvened at 10:28 a.m.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.  </div> <bR> <div> Item #1 – Possible action on the county becoming Livestock Friendly – Jeff Metz -9:00 a.m. -Tabled</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> ATTORNEY REPORT</div> <div> Jim Zimmerman, Attorney reported he is trying to get more STOP flyers handed out.</div> <bR> <div> WEED SUPERINTENDENT REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> TREASURER REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> COMMITTEE REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Items discussed that were not on agenda:</div> <bR> <div> County Road 51</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                     BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>December 6, 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 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.</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 December 2, 2011.  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 8:37 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.</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 Post.   Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> COORESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                              BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                         BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>January 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 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.</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 December 30, 2011.  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; 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.</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 Post. Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Copy of the State Audit Report</div> <div> Letter from the State regarding project STPE -1025(3) </div> <bR> <div>  </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>                           John Brehm ……………………………………………….125.00</div> <div>                           Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1467.38</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.     1980.00</div> <div>      Richard McGowan, salary     2258.33</div> <div>      Stanley McKnight, salary.     3105.00</div> <div>      Kathy Natale, wages     1760.00</div> <div>      Robert Post, salary     680.00</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     2399.05</div> <div>      Ameritas Vision, insurance……………………………...202.56</div> <div>                          Banner County Bank, withholding     44466.15</div> <div>      First Concord, Section 124     153.33</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding     571.49</div> <div>                           * All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.</div> <div>                                                            </div> <div>                     </div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     13141.29</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     propane     1395.69</div> <div> Hostetler, Lori     reimburse      417.11</div> <div> Kimball Banner Ext. Service     expenses     2144.70</div> <div> McKnight, Stan     reimburse      149.50</div> <div> MIPS, Inc     supplies     648.42</div> <div> Ne Weed Control  Association     dues     85.00</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     32.80</div> <div> Panhandle Weed Control  Assoc.     dues     40.00</div> <div> Post, Robert A     reimburse     53.71</div> <div> Staples     supplies     15.01</div> <div> Zimmerman Law Firm PC, LLO     rent     4607.94</div> <div> Zimmerman, James     reimburse     279.89</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>                                                                   ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <div>                           Jay D. Dove, wages.     2120.63</div> <div>      Timothy Grubbs, wages     2244.00</div> <div>                           Anthony Krajewski .......................................................50.00                            </div> <div>                           Tom Neal, wages     2725.00</div> <div>      Jerry Soule, wages     3637.13     </div> <div>      Brian Streeks, wages     1991.25</div> <div>      Gary Talkington, wages     1985.63</div> <div>      Russell Warner......................................................... 2019.39</div> <div>                           AFLAC, insurance.     306.54</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement     1881.35</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     3752.38 </div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, clothing………………………………..9.00</div> <div>                           Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding ……………..519.39</div> <div>                           * All wages and salaries listed above are gross wages.</div> <bR> <div> American Crane & Tractor     repairs     3128.98</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     8457.20</div> <div> Floyd's Sales & Service     repair parts     11.40</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     heating fuel     1536.87</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     shop supplies     124.50</div> <div> Inland Truck Parts & Service     repair parts     4600.75</div> <div> Nebraska Machinery Co     repair parts     410.93</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     32.57</div> <div> Powerplan     machine repair     194.11</div> <div> Soule, Jerry     reimburse     193.00</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>           </div> <div> 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. </div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #1 – Set date for statutory meeting – It was agreed to set January 17, 2012 as the date for the statutory meeting.</div> <div>  </div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Discussion and possible action on Road 51 - There was agreement that Road 51 needs to be reclassified as a local road.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Item #10 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Tabled</div> <bR> <div> Item #11 – Possible action on the county becoming Livestock Friendly – There was discussion of holding a hearing on March 6th. The item was tabled.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> SHERIFF REPORT</div> <div> Stan McKnight presented the Sheriff’s 4th quarter fee report.</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT</div> <div> 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. </div> <bR> <div> TREASURER REPORT</div> <div> Monty Stoddard, Treasurer reported that approximately $565,000 in taxes were collected in December.</div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                                               BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>      BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>December 20, 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 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.</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 December 16, 2011.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined, and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE- none</div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD - none</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                                           BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                                           BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <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 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.</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 January 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 8:32 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. </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 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. 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.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE- none </div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div>  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.</div> <div>  </div> <div>  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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                                               BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                               BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> COMMISSIONERS  PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <div> 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.</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 January 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 8:54 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. </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 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. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div>                                                            </div> <div>  Broadway Office Centre     supplies     113.49</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     420.86</div> <div> Hullinger Glass & Lock     bldg repair     175.00</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     janitorial     33.41</div> <div> MCI     phone     49.07</div> <div> Menards     bldg repair     165.31</div> <div> MIPS Inc     data processing     1332.74</div> <div> NE Assoc of County Clerks, ROD     dues     75.00</div> <div> Nebraska Assoc. of County Treasurers     dues     75.00</div> <div> Nebraska Total Office     supplies     90.93</div> <div> Panhandle District Association     dues     200.00</div> <div> Panhandle Weed Control Association     dues     10.00</div> <div> Postmaster     misc     44.00</div> <div> R R Donnelley     law enforce. supplies     102.40</div> <div> Sharon Sandberg     budget prep.     2000.00</div> <div> Snell Services Inc     bldg repairs     140.00</div> <div> Star-Herald     publishing     181.71</div> <div> Leonard G Tabor, Attorney     ct appt counsel     808.00</div> <div> Totalfunds By Hasler     postage     500.00</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     68.73</div> <div> Zeilinger Law Office, Pc     child support     562.50</div> <bR> <div>                             </div> <div>                                                                   ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <bR> <div> Banner County Bank     motor graders     2513.74</div> <div> Banner Feeding     gravel & hardpan     412.00</div> <div> Crescent Electric Supply Co.     shop supplies     54.56</div> <div> Floyd's Sales & Service     repair parts     198.35</div> <div> Foree Tire Dist.     tires     2648.00</div> <div> Heilbrun's     repair parts     61.33</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     316.80</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     shop supplies     7.95</div> <div> Inland Truck Parts & Service     repair parts     1093.34</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     shop supplies     953.79</div> <div> MCI     phone     6.17</div> <div> Motor Fuels Division     fuel     371.00</div> <div> Nebraska Machinery Co     repair parts     3504.58</div> <div> Panhandle Coop Association      fuel     5359.15</div> <div> Paul Reed Construction & Supply Inc     bridge/culvert     61.50</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     134.36</div> <div> Westco     machine repair     127.16</div> <div> Wyrulec Co     lights     26.11</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>           </div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <div>  </div> <div> 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.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #4 – Appoint representatives to serve on various boards and committees - Post made a motion to appoint representatives for 2012 as follows: </div> <div> County Safety Director - Tom Neal</div> <div> Aging Office of Western Nebraska - Robert Post</div> <div> Panhandle Mental Health Board - Robert Post</div> <div> Panhandle Area Development District - John-Robert Faden</div> <div> Region One Office of Human Development and Panhandle Developmental Disabilities Services, Inc. - Robert Gifford</div> <div> Public Health District - Robert Gifford</div> <div> Emergency Management Board - Robert Gifford</div> <div> Safety Committee - John-Robert Faden</div> <div> NIRMA Contact Person - Lori Hostetler</div> <div> Personnel Policy Committee - Robert Post; Sharon Sandberg; Tom Neal; Jerry Soule, and Donna McGowan</div> <bR> <div> Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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. </div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Item #12 - Set holidays to be observed in 2012 – Gifford made a motion to set the holidays to be observed in 2012 as:</div> <div> New Year’s Day – January 2nd</div> <div> Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16</div> <div> Presidents’ Day – February 20th</div> <div> Arbor Day – April 27th</div> <div> Memorial Day – May 28th</div> <div> Independence Day – July 4th</div> <div> Labor Day – September 3rd</div> <div> Columbus Day – October 8th</div> <div> Veterans’ Day – November 12th</div> <div> Thanksgiving – November 22nd & November 23rd</div> <div> Christmas – December 24th & December 25th</div> <div> New Year’s Day of 2013 – January 1st</div> <bR> <div> Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Item #14 – Possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration for 5 acres in 33-17-57 – Tabled.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Item #16 – Discuss policy on pulling shoulders – There was discussion that a policy needs to be established.</div> <div>   </div> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT</div> <div> Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that they have been removing trees in preparation for the Wright’s Gap Bridge project.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> COUNTY TREASURER REPORT</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> COUNTY CLERK REPORT</div> <div> 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. </div> <bR> <div> COMMITTEE REPORTS</div> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Bob Gifford stated that the Panhandle Public Health will be having a strategic meeting in the future.</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                          BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                          BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <B>February 7, 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 February 7, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 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 February 3, 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 8:46 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; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Art Olsen, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Stan McKnight, Sheriff; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer, and Terry Brown.</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. Faden moved to approve the minutes for January 17, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Letter from the Emergency Management Agency stating that Local Emergency Operations Plan is up for renewal and must be completed by June 2012.</div> <bR> <div> Letter from KarrTuck Pointing regarding building inspections. </div> <bR> <div>  </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>                           Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1529.19</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.     1968.75</div> <div>      Richard McGowan, salary     2258.33</div> <div>      Stanley McKnight, salary.     3105.00</div> <div>      Kathy Natale, wages     1380.00</div> <div>      Robert Post, salary     680.00</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     2527.91</div> <div>      Ameritas Vision, insurance……………………………...254.40</div> <div>                          Banner County Bank, withholding     4387.23</div> <div>      First Concord, Section 124     153.33</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding     577.53</div> <div>                           * All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.</div> <div>                                                            </div> <div>                     </div> <div> Banner County Bank     supplies     50.00</div> <div> Banner County District Court     dc costs     35.00</div> <div> Banner County Sheriff     sheriff fees     91.37</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     13141.29</div> <div> Carrot-Top Industries Inc     misc     98.40</div> <div> Centurylink      phone     470.52</div> <div> City Of Scottsbluff     admin expense     1050.00</div> <div> Culligan     water     24.25</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     propane     1332.10</div> <div> Lori Hostetler     reimburse      1118.10</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     janitorial     30.61</div> <div> Iowa Prison Industries     misc     72.00</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     car repair     84.85</div> <div> Kimball Banner Extension Service     expenses     2402.53</div> <div> M.C. Schaff & Associates, Inc.     GIS     822.50</div> <div> MCI     phone     49.94</div> <div> Stan McKnight     film     4.20</div> <div> Menards     other equip repair     30.00</div> <div> MIPS Inc     data processing     1349.04</div> <div> NACO     training     80.00</div> <div> National Sheriff's Assoc.     dues     50.00</div> <div> Nebraska Auditor Of Public Accounts     audit     15015.46</div> <div> Nebraska Total Office     supplies     522.10</div> <div> Nebraskaland Tire     tires     1060.66</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     35.10</div> <div> Panhandle Humane Society     misc     150.00</div> <div> Poster Compliance Center     supplies     23.75</div> <div> Ramada Inn     lodging     624.76</div> <div> Scotts Bluff County Treasurer     adult probation     411.92</div> <div> Secretary Of State - Election Div.     misc     10.00</div> <div> Staples Credit Plan     supplies     137.98</div> <div> Star-Herald     publishing     862.08</div> <div> Monty A. Stoddard     mileage     96.50</div> <div> Us Bank     office equip     44.10</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>                                                                   ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <div>                           Jay D. Dove, wages.     1980.00</div> <div>      Timothy Grubbs, wages     2244.00</div> <div>                           Anthony Krajewski, wages............................................50.00 </div> <div>                           Kathy Natale, wages …………………………………….380.00                           </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, wages............................................. 1980.00</div> <div>                           AFLAC, insurance.     306.54</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement     1755.12</div> <div>                           Ameritas Vision, insurance ……………………………….89.44</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     3392.30 </div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, clothing………………………………..9.00</div> <div>                           Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding ……………..450.73</div> <div>                           * All wages and salaries listed above are gross wages.</div> <bR> <div> Baker & Associates     admin salary     400.00</div> <div> Banner County Bank     motor graders     2513.74</div> <div> Banner Feeding     gravel & hardpan     669.00</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     8457.20</div> <div> Carr-Trumbull Lumber Company     road signs     58.94</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     96.78</div> <div> Dale's Tire & Retreading Inc     tires & repair     1437.99</div> <div> Foree Tire Dist.     tires     92.55</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     equip fuel     10711.09</div> <div> Heilbrun's     repair     118.070</div> <div> Home Depot Credit Services     road signs     149.70</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     shop supplies     22.80</div> <div> Inland Truck Parts & Service     repair parts     479.88</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     shop supplies     585.75</div> <div> MCI     phone     5.26</div> <div> Nebraska Assoc. County Engineers     dues     25.00</div> <div> Nebraska State Treasurer     unclaimed property     40.50</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     32.34</div> <div> Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc     shop supplies     67.61</div> <div> Ramada Inn     lodging     134.92</div> <div> Sandberg Implement, Inc.     shop tools     489.64</div> <div> Us Bank     mileage     70.98</div> <div> Wyrulec  Co     lights     26.23</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>           </div> <div> Item #1 – Consider and adopt resolution transferring money from the Inheritance Tax Fund to the County Road Fund - Tabled. </div> <bR> <div> Item #2 – Review and possible approval of Engineering Agreement for Wright’s Gap Bridge project - After review, Post made a motion to approve the Engineering Agreement for the Wright’s Gap Bridge project and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Faden.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #4 – Public hearing for the 1 & 6 Public Road Improvement Program – 9:30 a.m. – The chairman called the hearing to order at 9:31 a.m. with the following in attendance: Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Stan McKnight, Sheriff; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer Art Olsen; Terry Brown, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Toney Krajewski, Banner County Highway Superintendent stated that the hearing had been properly advertised. He then presented the proposed road construction that is listed on the one year plan and the construction that is on the six year plan. There was discussion, and comments were offered from members of the public. It was decided that action on the One and Six plan will be taken at the next meeting. The chairman closed the hearing at 10:12 a.m.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #3 – Opening and reading of sealed bids for sheriff’s vehicle and possible action on bids – One sealed bid was received. The chairman opened the bid which was submitted from Wolf Automotive Center. The sheriff reviewed the bid. After discussion, Post made a motion to accept the bid from Wolf Automotive Center of $29,846.04 for a 2012 Fleet/ Non-Retail Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW 4WD Crew Cab 156” XL pickup.  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes: Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Discussion and possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration - Tabled.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Tom Neal reported that all the trees on the east side have been cut down.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Void check # 08010065 – unclaimed property – Lori Hostetler, Clerk stated that a check was issued in 2008 and has never been cashed. She explained that state statutes require that it be submitted as unclaimed property, therefore it needs to be voided and reissued to the state. Gifford made a motion to void check # 08010065. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> SHERIFF REPORT</div> <div> Stan McKnight discussed the sheriff’s service fees and how they are paid. He said he will begin ordering radio equipment for the new vehicle.</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT</div> <div> Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that the creek road/ Road 36 has been graveled. He said the county has received some signs from a high risk rural roads grant, and he plans to attend a safety meeting in Kimball which is being sponsored by NIRMA. </div> <bR> <div> TREASURER REPORT</div> <div> Monty Stoddard, Treasurer presented the pledged collateral report. He reported that the Semi-Annual Report which was initially published was incorrect, and that a corrected notice has been published. He also presented a listing of delinquent taxes to the commissioners.</div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> Lori Hostetler, Clerk reported that she was working on amended W-2s and 941Ns for previous years in an effort to correct some payroll tax issues. She stated that Bob Fontaine, Microfilming Division Manager with MIPS visited the office in order to quote the cost of microfilming the county’s records. She expects to receive a quote in the next few weeks.</div> <bR> <div> COMMITTEE REPORTS</div> <div>  Robert Gifford reported that the Panhandle Public Health District had a strategic planning meeting.</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 11:47 a.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on February 21, 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> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <B>February 7, 2012</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 February 7, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 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 February 3, 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;  Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent, Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. </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 as presented. Second by Faden.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Faden moved to approve the minutes for the meeting on January 17, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div> 1.     Tax list corrections – Sharon Sandberg, Assessor presented four tax list corrections. One was the result of a Homestead Exemption application which had been filed late, but had been approved by the state. The other three were due to the fact that a road was located on the parcels, but had not been placed on the GIS system. These corrections resulted in a difference in land values. Post made a motion to approve tax list corrections #12-4;   #12-5; #12-6, and #12-7 dated February 7, 2012 and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:46 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 February 21, 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> <div>                               BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                               BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <B>February 21, 2012</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BANNER COUNTY</B></div> <div> <B>COMMISSIONERS  PROCEEDINGS</B></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 February 21, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 7, 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 February 17, 2012.  The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:46 a.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.  Present on roll call were Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer,  and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. </div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined and Post moved to approve. Second by Faden. Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for February 7, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Letter and Annual Report from Panhandle Public Health District</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> CLAIMS</div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited, and Faden moved that the claims be approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes, Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div> Banner County Court     cc costs     170.00</div> <div> Centurylink      phone     475.04</div> <div> Election Systems & Software     misc     75.00</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     424.73</div> <div> Holiday Inn-Kearney     lodging     161.90</div> <div> Richard Mcgowan     meals     10.04</div> <div> MCI     phone     15.43</div> <div> Monument Car Wash     misc     5.36</div> <div> William C Peters     ct appt counsel     892.50</div> <div> Poster Compliance Center     supplies     39.25</div> <div> Postmaster     postage     45.00</div> <div> Quality Inn & Suites     lodging     126.00</div> <div> Totalfunds By Hasler     postage     500.00</div> <div> US  Bank     fuel     50.00</div> <div> USDA, WS     supplies     52.00</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     70.62</div> <div>                           </div> <div>                                                                                </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>          </div> <bR> <div>                                                                      ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     22.49</div> <div> Centurylink     phone     96.74</div> <div> Fastenal Company     shop supplies     294.69</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     306.53</div> <div> Nebraska Machinery Co     repair parts     4087.53</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     35.32</div> <bR> <div>                                INHERITANCE TAX FUND</div> <bR> <div> General Fund     transfer     22500.00</div> <div> Road Fund     transfer     23000.00</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>           </div> <div> Item #1 – Consider and adopt resolution transferring money from Inheritance Tax Fund to the County Road Fund – After discussion, Faden made a motion to adopt the resolution transferring $23,000.00 from the Inheritance Tax Fund to the County Road Fund. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #2 – Consider and adopt resolution transferring money from Inheritance Tax Fund to the County General Fund – After discussion, Post made a motion to adopt the resolution transferring $22,500.00 from the Inheritance Tax Fund to the County General Fund. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #3 – Consider and adopt resolution approving the One and Six Public Road Improvement Program – A public hearing for the One and Six Plan was held on February 7, 2012. Post made a motion to adopt the resolution approving the One and Six Public Road Improvement Program for 2012-2013/2019. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Faden, yes; Post, yes.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Recessed at 10:42 a.m.</div> <div> Meeting resumed at 10:50 a.m.</div> <bR> <div> Item #4 – Discussion and possible action on finance options for sheriff’s vehicle – After discussion, Post made a motion to approve the Banner County Bank as the financial institution used to finance the purchase of the sheriff’s vehicle and to authorize the chairman to sign the required papers. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Discussion and possible action on Oil and Gas Lease Proposal with Fairways Exploration  - Post reported that he had an attorney review the lease proposal, and he had offered suggestions of changes to be made. The item was tabled.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Toney Krajewski reported that he might have plans and specs for the project available at the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Receive annual report from Kimball-Banner Extension – The annual report from the Kimball-Banner Extension was received.</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT</div> <div> Toney Krajweski, Highway Superintendent presented the hydraulic study for the Road 51 drainage structure.</div> <div>  </div> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> Lori Hostetler, Clerk presented the Clerk’s and Clerk of the District Court’s Fee Reports. She also presented an estimate for microfilming received from MIPS. She stated that she was looking into the possibility of moving all applications from the MIPS AS-400 to the State system, and this would save the county some money. She also reported that she has been working on corrected W-2s for previous years.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Items discussed that were not on the agenda:</div> <div> Inheritance Tax and budget</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 10:45 a.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on March 6, 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> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0099FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>February 21, 2011</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>BOE</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BANNER COUNTY</B></div> <div> <B>BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS</B></div> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on February 21, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 7, 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 February 17, 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 8:37 a.m. Present on roll call were Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor, Jim Zimmerman, Attorney, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Monty Stoddard, Treasurer. </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 Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Faden moved to approve the minutes for February 7, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Post. Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE- none </div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div>  Sharon Sandberg, Assessor discussed the land valuations.</div> <bR> <div> Faden made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:46 a.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on March 6, 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> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>March ,6, 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 March 6, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 21, 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 2, 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 8:46 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; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Art Olsen; Vicki Greathouse-Stone; Roma Gene Greathouse, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Sharon Sandberg, Assessor.</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. Post moved to approve the minutes for February 21, 2012 with a corrected adjournment time of 11:45 a.m. and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, abstained; Post, yes; Faden, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Letter from the Center of Rural Affairs</div> <div> Annual report from NIRMA</div> <div> A letter from WING requesting a letter of support</div> <div> Letter from City of Kimball regarding the possibility of a visitor center in Kimball.</div> <div>  </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>                           Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1362.56</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     1510.00</div> <div>      Robert Post, salary     680.00</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     2514.95</div> <div>      Ameritas Vision, insurance……………………………...228.48</div> <div>                          Banner County Bank, withholding     4385.55</div> <div>      First Concord, Section 124     153.33</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding     582.72</div> <div>                           * All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.</div> <div>                                                            </div> <div>                     </div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     13141.29</div> <div> CCC Campus Accounts     dues     115.00</div> <div> First Wireless, Inc.     radio repair     25.00</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     propane     1574.30</div> <div> Kimball Banner Extension Service     expenses     1389.23</div> <div> MCI     phone     65.05</div> <div> Menards     janitorial     13.98</div> <div> MIPS Inc     data processing     1407.74</div> <div> Nebraska Total Office     supplies     450.49</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     32.80</div> <div> Panhandle Cooperative Assoc.      fuel     236.39</div> <div> Joe Singleton     misc     150.00</div> <div> Staples Credit Plan     supplies     383.38</div> <div> Star-Herald     publishing     495.48</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>                                                                   ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <div>                           Jay D. Dove, wages.     2058.80</div> <div>      Timothy Grubbs, wages     2142.00</div> <div>                           Anthony Krajewski, wages............................................50.00 </div> <div>                           Kathy Natale, wages …………………………………….170.00                           </div> <div>                           Tom Neal, wages     2725.00</div> <div>      Jerry Soule, wages     2365.16     </div> <div>      Brian Streeks, wages     2025.04</div> <div>      Gary Talkington, wages     1957.52</div> <div>      Russell Warner, wages............................................. 1890.00</div> <div>                           AFLAC, insurance.     306.54</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement     1725.05</div> <div>                           Ameritas Vision, insurance ……………………………….44.72</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     3362.22 </div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, clothing………………………………..9.00</div> <div>                           Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding ……………..447.57</div> <div>                           * All wages and salaries listed above are gross wages.</div> <bR> <div> Baker & Associates     hydraulic study     1550.00</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins.     8479.69</div> <div> Dale's Tire & Retreading Inc     tires & repair     452.44</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     equip fuel     4192.64</div> <div> Heilbrun's     repair parts     1.14</div> <div> Home Depot Credit Services     shop supplies     84.53</div> <div> Inland Truck Parts & Service     repair parts     15.28</div> <div> MCI     phone     3.60</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     36.71</div> <div> Pack Rat Disposal     garbage     100.00</div> <div> Powerplan     machine  repair     289.99</div> <div> Staples Credit Plan     shop supplies     44.98</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>           </div> <div> Item #10 – Discussion and possible action on Greathouse driveway – Vicki Greathouse-Stone  requested to hire the county to improve their driveway. After discussion, Gifford made a motion to approve contracting with Diamond E Ranch to reconstruct a driveway subject to an agreement between the county and the owners. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #2 – Discussion of new Local Emergency Operations Plan - After discussion of the liaison position, it was agreed to leave it in place as in the previous LEOP.</div> <bR> <div> Item #3 - Discussion and possible action on microfilming project – After discussion, Post made a motion to approve the estimate for the microfilming of records of $15,641.40 submitted by Bob Fountaine with MIPS, Inc. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Review and possible approval of plans and specs for Wright’s Gap box culvert and possible authorization to advertise for bids – Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent presented the plans and specs for the box culvert. After discussion, Faden made a motion to approve the plans and specs for the Wright’s Gap box culvert and to authorize the highway superintendent to advertise for bids. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #4 – Public Hearing on possibility of county being designated as Livestock Friendly – 10:00 a.m. - The chairman called the hearing to order at 10:15 a.m. with the following in attendance: Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney;  Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent;  Art Olsen, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. The chairman asked for comments from those in attendance. The chairman closed the hearing at 10:22 a.m.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #5 – Action on county applying to be designated as Livestock Friendly – Post made a motion for the county to apply to be designated as Livestock Friendly. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes: Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #8 – Possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration – Post stated that a revised copy of the lease has been given to Fairways for review.</div> <div> Item #1 - Appoint members to Banner County Fair Board – Gifford made a motion to appoint Dick Soule and Teresa Clark to the Banner County Fair Board.  Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #9 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Tabled</div> <bR> <div> Recessed: 10:35 a.m</div> <div> Resumed: 10:55 a.m.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Discussion of budget – There was discussion of the county’s budget and the current balances of the different funds.</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> Lori Hostetler, Clerk reported that the clerk’s and treasurer’s offices will be switching from the  MIPS AS-400 backup to the State’s system in the next few weeks.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Post made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 12:49 p.m.  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on March 20, 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> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>March, 6  2012</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 March 6, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 21, 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 2, 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; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Jim Zimmerman, Attorney and 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 Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes with a correction for February 21, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. The correction made notes that the vice chairman called the meeting to order and stated where the open meetings law is posted. Second by Faden. Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, abstained.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE- none </div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div>  Faden made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:42 a.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on March 20, 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> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>March ,6, 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 March 6, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 21, 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 2, 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 8:46 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; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Art Olsen; Vicki Greathouse-Stone; Roma Gene Greathouse, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Sharon Sandberg, Assessor.</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. Post moved to approve the minutes for February 21, 2012 with a corrected adjournment time of 11:45 a.m. and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, abstained; Post, yes; Faden, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Letter from the Center of Rural Affairs</div> <div> Annual report from NIRMA</div> <div> A letter from WING requesting a letter of support</div> <div> Letter from City of Kimball regarding the possibility of a visitor center in Kimball.</div> <div>  </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>                           Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1362.56</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     1510.00</div> <div>      Robert Post, salary     680.00</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     2514.95</div> <div>      Ameritas Vision, insurance……………………………...228.48</div> <div>                          Banner County Bank, withholding     4385.55</div> <div>      First Concord, Section 124     153.33</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding     582.72</div> <div>                           * All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.</div> <div>                                                            </div> <div>                     </div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins     13141.29</div> <div> CCC Campus Accounts     dues     115.00</div> <div> First Wireless, Inc.     radio repair     25.00</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     propane     1574.30</div> <div> Kimball Banner Extension Service     expenses     1389.23</div> <div> MCI     phone     65.05</div> <div> Menards     janitorial     13.98</div> <div> MIPS Inc     data processing     1407.74</div> <div> Nebraska Total Office     supplies     450.49</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     32.80</div> <div> Panhandle Cooperative Assoc.      fuel     236.39</div> <div> Joe Singleton     misc     150.00</div> <div> Staples Credit Plan     supplies     383.38</div> <div> Star-Herald     publishing     495.48</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>     </div> <div>                                                                   ROAD FUND</div> <div>      </div> <div>                           Jay D. Dove, wages.     2058.80</div> <div>      Timothy Grubbs, wages     2142.00</div> <div>                           Anthony Krajewski, wages............................................50.00 </div> <div>                           Kathy Natale, wages …………………………………….170.00                           </div> <div>                           Tom Neal, wages     2725.00</div> <div>      Jerry Soule, wages     2365.16     </div> <div>      Brian Streeks, wages     2025.04</div> <div>      Gary Talkington, wages     1957.52</div> <div>      Russell Warner, wages............................................. 1890.00</div> <div>                           AFLAC, insurance.     306.54</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement     1725.05</div> <div>                           Ameritas Vision, insurance ……………………………….44.72</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     3362.22 </div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, clothing………………………………..9.00</div> <div>                           Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding ……………..447.57</div> <div>                           * All wages and salaries listed above are gross wages.</div> <bR> <div> Baker & Associates     hydraulic study     1550.00</div> <div> Blue Cross Blue Shield     health ins.     8479.69</div> <div> Dale's Tire & Retreading Inc     tires & repair     452.44</div> <div> Frenchman Valley Coop     equip fuel     4192.64</div> <div> Heilbrun's     repair parts     1.14</div> <div> Home Depot Credit Services     shop supplies     84.53</div> <div> Inland Truck Parts & Service     repair parts     15.28</div> <div> MCI     phone     3.60</div> <div> North Platte NRD     water     36.71</div> <div> Pack Rat Disposal     garbage     100.00</div> <div> Powerplan     machine  repair     289.99</div> <div> Staples Credit Plan     shop supplies     44.98</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>           </div> <div> Item #10 – Discussion and possible action on Greathouse driveway – Vicki Greathouse-Stone  requested to hire the county to improve their driveway. After discussion, Gifford made a motion to approve contracting with Diamond E Ranch to reconstruct a driveway subject to an agreement between the county and the owners. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #2 – Discussion of new Local Emergency Operations Plan - After discussion of the liaison position, it was agreed to leave it in place as in the previous LEOP.</div> <bR> <div> Item #3 - Discussion and possible action on microfilming project – After discussion, Post made a motion to approve the estimate for the microfilming of records of $15,641.40 submitted by Bob Fountaine with MIPS, Inc. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Review and possible approval of plans and specs for Wright’s Gap box culvert and possible authorization to advertise for bids – Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent presented the plans and specs for the box culvert. After discussion, Faden made a motion to approve the plans and specs for the Wright’s Gap box culvert and to authorize the highway superintendent to advertise for bids. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #4 – Public Hearing on possibility of county being designated as Livestock Friendly – 10:00 a.m. - The chairman called the hearing to order at 10:15 a.m. with the following in attendance: Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney;  Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent;  Art Olsen, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. The chairman asked for comments from those in attendance. The chairman closed the hearing at 10:22 a.m.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #5 – Action on county applying to be designated as Livestock Friendly – Post made a motion for the county to apply to be designated as Livestock Friendly. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes: Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #8 – Possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration – Post stated that a revised copy of the lease has been given to Fairways for review.</div> <div> Item #1 - Appoint members to Banner County Fair Board – Gifford made a motion to appoint Dick Soule and Teresa Clark to the Banner County Fair Board.  Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #9 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Tabled</div> <bR> <div> Recessed: 10:35 a.m</div> <div> Resumed: 10:55 a.m.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Discussion of budget – There was discussion of the county’s budget and the current balances of the different funds.</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> CLERK REPORT</div> <div> Lori Hostetler, Clerk reported that the clerk’s and treasurer’s offices will be switching from the  MIPS AS-400 backup to the State’s system in the next few weeks.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Post made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 12:49 p.m.  Second by Faden.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on March 20, 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> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>March 20, 2012</B></div> <div> <B>BOE</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BANNER COUNTY</B></div> <div> <B>BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS</B></div> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on March 20, 2012. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the March 6, 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 16, 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 8:31 a.m. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J. Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Art Olsen and Linda Barrett.</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 as presented. Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes for March 6, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote:  Post, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <bR> <div> Sharon Sandberg, Assessor reported that she had filed the abstract last week, and the values of the oil wells in the county had increased. </div> <bR> <div> Gifford made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:42 a.m.  Second by Post.  Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on April 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.</div> <bR> <div>                                               BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                                               BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>March 20, 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 March 20, 2012.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the March 6, 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 16, 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; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Sharon Sandberg, Assessor; Monty Stoddard, Treasurer; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Art Olsen; Linda Barrett, 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 Post moved to approve. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote:  Gifford, 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 March 6, 2012 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes.</div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> Post card regarding 2012 Census of Governments.</div> <bR> <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 Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes.</div> <bR> <div>                                                               GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div> Centurylink      phone     477.02</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     402.99</div> <div> Margaret Hopkins     janitorial     43.33</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     janitorial     176.41</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     car repair     405.38</div> <div> Stan McKnight     misc     67.38</div> <div> Menards     janitorial     13.98</div> <div> Panhandle COOP Assoc.     fuel     262.98</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     69.30</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                                                              ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <div> Centurylink     phone     96.74</div> <div> General Fund     weed spraying     10,000.00</div> <div> High West Energy     lights     311.89</div> <div> Ideal Linen Supply     shop supplies     44.51</div> <div> Kimball Auto Parts, LLC     shop supplies     1,873.01</div> <div> Nebraska Machinery Co     repair parts     1,170.49</div> <div> Panhandle COOP Assoc.     grease & oil     4,117.20</div> <div> Verizon Wireless     phone     34.65</div> <div> Wyrulec Co     lights     26.23</div> <bR> <div>                                                       INHERITANCE TAX FUND</div> <bR> <div> General Fund     transfer     10,000.00</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD</div> <div>          </div> <div> Item #1 – Consider and adopt resolution transferring money from the Inheritance Tax Fund to the General Fund – Gifford made a motion to transfer $10,000.00 from the Inheritance Tax Fund to the General Fund. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #3 – Discussion of budget – There was discussion and review of the current percentages of revenues and expenditures in comparison to the figures at the same time last year.</div> <bR> <div> Item #4 – Possible action on Oil and Gas Lease proposal with Fairways Exploration – Tabled.</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Discuss the Wright’s Gap Bridge project – Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that they are waiting on bids for the project.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Consider and adopt resolution requesting approval of application to be designated as a Livestock Friendly County – Post made a motion to adopt Resolution #12-9 requesting approval of application to be Livestock Friendly. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Discussion and possible action on audit– After discussion, no action was taken.</div> <div> Item #2 – Discussion of vacation of street located between his properties – Stan McKnight -  Stan McKnight discussed the possibility of vacating the street located between his properties and the procedures involved in the process.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> TREASURER’S REPORT</div> <div> Monty Stoddard, Treasurer presented the pledged collateral report and said that his office is preparing for tax collections in April.</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <div> Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that he had attended a meeting on signage presented by NIRMA. He said there is another meeting scheduled on April 18th, and he would like all of the road employees to attend. He also discussed the possibility of attending the Nebraska Research Conference on April 4th -5th. He stated that the road department will be going to four 10 – hour days next week. He indicated that NDOR is working on final authorization on the Stegall Road project. He  also discussed the possible vacation of County Road 27.</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 will begin the microfilming project at the end of May. She also mentioned that the commissioners’ meeting in May might need to be changed because it falls on Election Day and stated that the courthouse will close at noon on Good Friday.</div> <bR> <div> No other reports.</div> <bR> <div> Post made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 11:10 a.m.  Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote:  Gifford, yes; Post, yes. The next meeting will be held in regular session on April 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.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                     BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Archived 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> </td> </tr></table></body>