Archived Minutes
Dec.-11
December 3, 2011
BOE
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioners room of the Banner County Courthouse on 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 clerks office and on the front window of the Banner County Courthouse. Proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk and is made a part of the proceedings by reference.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. A copy was mailed to each board member on December 30, 2011. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The 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.
The Vice Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.
The agenda was examined and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous 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.
COORESPONDENCE
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
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.
Sharon reported that her office will be reviewing properties in Range 53 and will be taking new pictures of all of the buildings.
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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
December 6, 2011
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners 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 clerks office and on the front window of the Banner County Courthouse. Proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk and is made a part of the proceedings by reference.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. A copy was mailed to each board member on December 2, 2011. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:45 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.
The Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.
The agenda was examined and Post moved to approve. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes..
The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. 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.
CORRESPONDENCE
Draft copy of the audit
Letter from NIRMA acknowledging the county's recommitment to membership
Information from Tyler Technology regarding a CAMA program
Thank you from the Arden Cross family
CLAIMS
The following claims were audited, and Post moved that the claims be approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes, Faden, yes.
GENERAL FUND
Lisa Cross, wages.....................................................1539.94
Robert Gifford, salary 640.00
John-Robert Faden, salary 640.00
Margaret Hopkins, salary 440.00
Lori Hostetler, salary 2833.33
Donna McGowan, wages. 1867.50
Richard McGowan, salary 2258.33
Stanley McKnight, salary. 3045.00
Kathy Natale, wages 1760.00
Robert Post, salary 640.00
Sharon Sandberg, salary 2833.33
Monty Stoddard, salary 2833.33
James Zimmerman, salary 952.00
Donna McGowan, bonus
..100.00
Kathy Natale, bonus
.50.00
AFLAC, insurance 136.24
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Retirement 2512.26
Ameritas Vision, insurance
...202.56
Banner County Bank, withholding 4378.41
First Concord, Section 124 153.33
Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding 552.37
* All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages.
Blue Cross Blue Shield health ins 13141.29
Centurylink cc phone 469.44
Culligan water 24.25
Lori Hostetler reimbursement 14.73
IAOA dues 175.00
Kimball Banner Ext Service expenses 1744.17
Richard McGowan reimbursement 1349.00
MCI phone 49.94
Stan McKnight reimbursement 140.52
NACO training 480.00
Kathy Natale reimbursement 2163.73
NE Weed Control Assoc. dues 200.00
Nebraska Sheriff's Assoc. dues 100.00
Nebraska Total Office supplies 53.54
North Platte NRD water 35.10
Robert A Post reimbursement 1062.15
Print Express supplies 113.80
Snell Services Inc bldg repair 789.50
Star-Herald publishing 317.22
Us Bank lodging & meals 211.07
Baker & Associates misc 2000.00
ROAD FUND
Jay D. Dove, wages. 1890.00
Timothy Grubbs, wages 2244.01
Anthony Krajewski .......................................................50.00
Tom Neal, wages 4567.19
Jerry Soule, wages 2371.76
Brian Streeks, wages 1980.00
Gary Talkington, wages 1980.00
Russell Warner......................................................... 1988.44
Jay D. Dove , bonus...
.50.00
Timothy Grubbs, bonus
..600.00
Jerry Soule, bonus .
..1400.00
Brian Streeks, bonus
50.00
Gary Talkington, bonus
.500.00
AFLAC, insurance. 306.54
Ameritas Life Insurance, Corp, retirement 1914.91
Banner County Bank, withholding 4531.84
Ideal Linen Supply, clothing
..9.00
Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, withholding
..618.73
* All wages and salaries listed above are gross wages.
Banner County Bank motor graders 2513.74
Banner Feeding gravel & hardpan 666.00
Blue Cross Blue Shield health ins 8479.69
Centurylink phone 56.35
Contractors Materials, Inc. misc 90.20
Fastenal Company shop supplies 11.55
Floyd's Sales & Service repair parts 163.97
Gary Franklin Pumping steel products 75.00
Inland Truck Parts & Service repair parts 1565.61
MCI phone 5.04
NACO training 120.00
Nebraska Machinery Co repair parts 634.20
North Platte NRD water 32.11
Pack Rat Disposal garbage 96.00
Powerplan machine repair 107.26
Jerry Soule reimbursement 60.16
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
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.
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.
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.
Recessed at 9:55 a.m.
Meeting was reconvened at 10:05 a.m.
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.
Item #6 Discuss the Wright's Gap Bridge project - Tabled.
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.
Robert O. Gifford testified in support of the alley vacation.
The hearing was closed at 10:47 a.m. The item will be placed on the agenda for the December 20, 2011 meeting.
Item #7 Discussion and possible action on website administrator - There was discussion of possible changes to the county website. Item was tabled.
REPORTS
SHERIFF REPORT
Stan McKnight reported that he had finally received new vehicle bids from the state.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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.
No other reports.
Items discussed that were not on the agenda:
Auto-gate on Road 57
Road 10
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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
December 20, 2011
Boe
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioners room of the Banner County Courthouse on 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 clerks office and on the front window of the Banner County Courthouse. Proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk and is made a part of the proceedings by reference.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. A copy was mailed to each board member on December 16, 2011. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:32 a.m. Present on roll call were: Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Chairman Robert J Gifford.
The Vice Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.
The agenda was examined, and Faden moved to approve as presented. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Faden moved to approve the minutes for December 6, 2011 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE- none
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD - none
Post made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:40 a.m. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes. The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on January 3, 2012 or at the call of the clerk. A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
December 20, 2011
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners 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 clerks office and on the front window of the Banner County Courthouse. Proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk and is made a part of the proceedings by reference.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. A copy was mailed to each board member on December 16, 2011. The agenda was not amended less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:45 a.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Robert Post; Member John-Robert Faden; Jim Zimmerman, Attorney; Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent; Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent; Linda Barrett; Connie Soule; Robert O. Gifford, and Lori Hostetler, Clerk. Also present at various times: Monty Stoddard, Treasurer and Joe Singleton.
The Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall, and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.
The agenda was examined and Faden moved to approve. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
The minutes of the previous meetings had been supplied to each board member. Post moved to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2011 meeting as presented and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield regarding the removal of Lipitor from the list of covered drugs under the county insurance plan
Material from the Church of Latter Day Saints
CLAIMS
The following claims were audited, and Post moved that the claims be approved, and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes; Faden, yes.
GENERAL FUND
Broadway Office Centre supplies 11.87
Centurylink phone 472.09
Frenchman Valley Coop propane 878.75
High West Energy lights 410.95
Ideal Linen Supply janitorial 30.61
Matthew Bender & Co Inc supplies 59.60
MIPS Inc data processing 1332.74
NACO dues 854.16
Panhandle Weed Control Assoc dues 10.00
Postmaster dues, subs, reg. 76.00
Secretary Of State - Election Div. misc 10.00
Star-Herald publishing 92.65
Verizon Wireless phone 68.74
ROAD FUND
B & C Steel Corporation auto gates 157.67
Banner Feeding gravel & hardpan 625.00
Centurylink phone 96.50
Dale's Tire & Retreading Inc tires & repair 2498.65
Frenchman Valley Coop equip fuel 24710.50
Heilbrun's repair parts 231.30
High West Energy lights 220.70
Ideal Linen Supply shop supplies 22.80
Kimball Auto Parts, LLC shop supplies 714.66
Verizon Wireless phone 34.36
Wyrulec Co lights 26.50
ITEMS OF BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
Item #2 Discussion and action on vacation of east, west alley in Block 20, Village of Harrisburg - Faden made a motion to adopt the resolution to vacate the east, west alley in Block 20, Village of Harrisburg. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #3 - Discussion and possible action on Road 13 - Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent reported that it will cost about $2500 to gravel the north 3 miles of Road 13, and some dirt work could be done in the spring. He recommended that the road be improved and no longer be classified as a minimum maintenance road. Post made a motion to accept the Highway Superintendent's recommendation on Road 13 and for a resolution to be prepared to submit to the Board of Classifications and Standards, and for the Highway Superintendent to complete the required studies. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Faden, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #4 Discussion and setting of salary for Commissioners for 2013 - After discussion, Post made a motion to adopt a resolution to set the salary for Commissioners for the years 2013 and 2014 at $8000 per year. Second by Faden. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #5 Discussion and possible action on website - Joe Singleton - Joe Singleton discussed what is involved in entering minutes on the website. He also shared the various duties he performs to maintain the website. There was discussion among the officials of different ideas of items to be added to the site. Joe offered to make any changes desired.
Recessed at 10:18 a.m.
Reconvened at 10:28 a.m.
Item #6 - Discussion and possible action on bridge on Road 51 There was discussion that a hydraulic study on the bridge will cost $1500. Post made a motion to approve that a hydraulic study be done on the bridge on Road 51. Second by Faden. Roll call Vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes; Faden, yes.
Item #7 Review and adopt a sign management plan - Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent presented a sign management plan. After reviewing, Gifford made a motion to adopt the Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Maintenance Program for the calendar year 2012 and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Post, yes; Gifford, yes.
Item #8 Discuss the Wright's Gap Bridge Project Toney Krajewski, Highway Superintendent shared examples of bids received for bridges in two other counties. After further discussion, it was agreed that Toney will bring a contract for plan and specs for the Wright's Gap Bridge Project to a meeting in January.
Item #9 - Discussion and possible action on notification on Stegall Road indicating there is no de-icing - Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney had been consulted, and he advised that there is no concern, and no signage is needed.
Item #1 Possible action on the county becoming Livestock Friendly Jeff Metz -9:00 a.m. -Tabled
REPORTS
ATTORNEY REPORT
Jim Zimmerman, Attorney reported he is trying to get more STOP flyers handed out.
WEED SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent presented reports to be signed. He stated that the Bind Weed mites appear to have worked well in the test areas in the county. He would like to get as much as we can to be set out this spring.
TREASURER REPORT
Monty Stoddard, Treasurer presented the Pledged Collateral Report and Homestead Exemption Summary Certificate. He reported that tax collections are going well, and he had attended the annual NACO conference.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Tom Neal, Highway Superintendent stated that he had spoken with three people about vacating Road 27. He reported that a privately-owned loader had been damaged, and the county will make the repairs. He presented a letter from the road employees regarding the discontinuation of comp time.
CLERK REPORT
Lori Hostetler, Clerk presented the Clerk of the District Court's and Clerk's fee reports. She also stated that new batteries for the AS-400 backup had been received and would be installed soon.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No other reports.
Items discussed that were not on agenda:
County Road 51
Gifford made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 12:22 p.m. Second by Post. Roll call vote: Gifford, yes; Post, yes. The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on January 3, 2012 or at the call of the clerk. A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Jan-12
