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PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on February 16, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 2, 2010 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk’s office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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 13, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 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 Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent,   and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times:  James Zimmerman, County Attorney, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, 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  Grubbs moved to approve as presented.  Second by        </div> <div> M Sandberg.  .Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member.  M Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for February 2, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified.   Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> None </div> <bR> <div> No business was conducted other than the above.</div> <bR> <div> Grubbs made a motion to adjourn  the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:42 a.m.  Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.  The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on March 2, 2010 or at the call of the clerk.  A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept  continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.</div> <bR> <div>                          BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                         BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="jan4_08"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>February 16 ,2010</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> COMMISSIONERS  PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on February 16, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the, 2010 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk’s office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 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. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg,  James Zimmerman, County Attorney, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, Toby Tyler, County Highway Superintendent; and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times were:  Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent</div> <bR> <div> The Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined and M Sandberg moved to approve.   Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member.  Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for February 2, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by</div> <div> M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <div> Letter from NACO requesting support for a candidate to the National Association of County Officials     </div> <div> Letter from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners requesting support for LB 955</div> <div> Notice from Jerry Bretthauer, Emergency Manager, concerning Severe Weather Awareness week from March 22 to March 26, 2010 and the Severe Weather Spotter Training to be held March 24, 2010 at the Gering Civic Center</div> <bR> <div> CLAIMS</div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited and Grubbs moved that the claims be approved and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div>      Banner County Court, costs     437.00</div> <div>      Blue Cross-Blue Shield, insurance     8369.32</div> <div>      CenturyLink, service     362.55</div> <div>      Francotyp-Postalia Inc, postage     7.75</div> <div>      High West Energy, service     393.82</div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, janitorial     68.75</div> <div>      Kovarik, Ellison & Mathis, ct appt counsel     32.00</div> <div>      Midwest Mailing Solutions, Inc, supplies     119.00</div> <div>      NE  County Assessors Assoc, registration     95.00</div> <div>      Nebraska Total Office, supplies     231.78</div> <div>      Panhandle Coop Association, fuel     323.74</div> <div>      Resources Management Co, grant     5760.74</div> <div>      Snell Services Inc, bldg repair     175.00</div> <div>      Star Herald, publishing     565.25</div> <div>      Verizon Wireless, service     64.04</div> <div>      Weed Fund, transfer     4000.00</div> <bR> <div>                                       ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <div>      Banner County Bank, payment     2654.47</div> <div>      Beltline Sand and Gravel, autogates     40.00</div> <div>      Blue Cross-Blue Shield, insurance     7314.00</div> <div>      CenturyLink, service     148.72</div> <div>      Farrar Fire Extinguisher Co, equip     76.00</div> <div>      Floyd’s Sales & Service, repair     133.21</div> <div>      Heilbruns, repair     9.44</div> <div>      High West Energy, service     294.76</div> <div>      Hoke Welding & Repair, Inc, repair     22.90</div> <div>      Inland Truck Parts, repair     244.54</div> <div>      Johnson Cashway, autogates     239.80</div> <div>      Kimball Auto Parts, repairs & supplies     925.60</div> <div>      Nebraska Machinery Co, repair     42.43</div> <div>      Panhandle Coop Assoc, fuel & oil     1462.29</div> <div>      Satelite Autoglass, repair     25.00</div> <div>      Scottsbluff Tent & Awning, repair     8.56</div> <div>      Wyrulec, service     26.00</div> <bR> <div>                                    WEED FUND</div> <div>     Blue Cross-Blue Shield, insurance    1075.22</div> <div>     Richard McGowan, reimbursement    8.87</div> <bR> <div>                                                      HARD SURFACE ROAD</div> <div>                          M C Schaff & Associates, engineering    24355.00</div> <bR> <div> Item #1  -  Ongoing litigation/TERC/4 District Court Cases/Appeal to Appeals court – </div> <div> Nothing to report</div> <bR> <div> Item #2 – Wind farm potential update and proposed ordinances in wind energy -  Proposed legislation regarding C-Beds was discussed.  Also the upcoming hearing on LB 1048.  </div> <div> Was discussed.  M Sandberg made a motion to send a letter of endorsement and support of the Banner County Wind Association when they testify before the legislature.  Second by Grubbs.   </div> <div> Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> Item #3 – Discussion of proposed zoning regulations – The  bill introduced in the Wyoming legislature that proposes state wide zoning regulations for the wind energy industry instead of county by county zoning was discussed.  </div> <bR> <div> Item #4 – TerraGen letter of support discussion – Grubbs made a motion to sign the letter of support of the LaGrange Wind Farm LLC as proposed by the TerraGen Power LLC.  Second by</div> <div> M Sandberg.   Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Approve or disapprove joining North Platte NRD in grant application – North Platte NRD is applying for a grant to help offset the costs of writing a Hazard Mitigation Plan that is necessary before funding can be obtained for disaster payments.  M Sandberg made a motion to approve joining the North Platte NRD in the Hazard Mitigation Planning grant.  Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Hearing for One and Six Year road plan – 9:30 a.m. The Chairman called the hearing to order at 9:30 a.m. with the following in attendance:  Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg,  RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, Toby Tyler, County Highway Superintendent; and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times were:  Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent.  Robert (Toby)Tyler, 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 road construction that is listed on the 6 year plan.  The addition of work on CR 7 south of CR 14 was discussed.  There were no members of the public present to offer comments.  Grubbs made a motion to approve the Banner County One and Six year road plan with the addition of the project on CR 7.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.  The Chairman closed the hearing at 9:49 a.m.</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Approve or disapprove purchase of computer – The requirements to run the various programs now required by the Department of Roads and the Department of Agriculture, Weed Control, was discussed.  A computer can be purchased from MIPS that would satisfy all the requirements however, the purchase price is more than originally discussed.  Since there is sufficient budget in both the road and weed budgets the computer will be purchased and the cost will be split between the departments.</div> <bR> <div> Item #8 – Transfer from general to weed fund – Grubbs made a motion to approve the transfer of $4000.00 from the General Fund to the Weed Fund.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <bR> <bR> <div> WEED DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> Office of Human Development                </div> <div> Panhandle Public Health Dist     </div> <div> Region I Mental Health        </div> <div> Aging Office of Western NE                </div> <div> RC & D    </div> <div> County Treasurer    </div> <div> County Clerk</div> <bR> <div> made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at  p.m.  Second by.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.    The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on, 2010 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 COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                          </div> <div>  <A NAME="6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B><U>March 2, 2010</U></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 2, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 16, 2010 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk’s office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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 27, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:45 a.m.  Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer; Jerry Soule, Road Foreman, Robert C Tyler, Highway Superintendent, Richard McGowan, Weed Superintendent, Art Olsen, Lee McGowan, Robert Post and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times were:  Sue Warner and Tara Stevenson. </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 M Sandberg moved to approve.   Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member.  Grubbs  moved to approve the minutes for February 16, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified.  Second by</div> <div> M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <div> Annual report from NIRMA</div> <div> Letter from the North Platte NRD concerning the Hazard Mitigation planning</div> <div> E-mail from Clay County requesting support for an effort to reduce the negative effects of some conservation programs     </div> <bR> <div> CLAIMS</div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited and  M Sandberg moved that the claims be approved and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds.  Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div>      Cedar County Sheriff, service     39.20</div> <div>      Culligan, water     8.00</div> <div>      Frenchman Valley Coop, propane     711.31</div> <div>      Kimball Banner Extension, expense     1483.31</div> <div>      Lancaster County Sheriff, service     19.59</div> <div>      MCI, service     285.43</div> <div>      MIPS, Inc, data processing & equipment     1682.32</div> <div>      North Platte NRD, water     32.80</div> <div>      Sharon Sandberg, budget     2000.00</div> <div>      Staples Credit Plan, supplies     106.97</div> <bR> <bR> <div>                                       ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <div>      Contractors Materials Inc, tools     23.06</div> <div>      Dale’s Tire & Retreading Inc, tires & repair     288.68</div> <div>      Fastenal Company, supplies     40.63</div> <div>      Frenchman Valley Coop, fuel & propane     5629.33</div> <div>      Karyn Holt, gravel & dirt     205.00</div> <div>      MCI, service     35.58</div> <div>      MIPS Inc, misc     31.39</div> <div>      North Platte NRD, water     33.72</div> <bR> <div> Item #1  -  Ongoing litigation/TERC/4 District Court Cases/Appeal to Appeals court – A motion was filed in the Court of Appeals by Darnall Ranch Inc requesting to consolidate all of the 2005 protests on appeal.  </div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Update from new Blue Cross-Blue Shield representative – Sue Warner and Tara Stevenson met with the board and discussed the new areas for the sales representatives and the possible changes in the program </div> <bR> <div> Item #2 – Wind farm potential update and proposed ordinances on wind energy – Art Olsen and Lee McGowan reported on the legislative hearing they attended and the proposed method of taxing wind farms.</div> <bR> <div> Item #3 – Discussion of proposed zoning regulations – No report</div> <bR> <div> Item #4 – Discussion of continuing website -  Different items that might be put on the website were discussed:  posting the Banner County column from the Western Nebraska Observer and  links to the school and the museum.</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Authorize county surveyor to set corners for Stegall road project-  A letter was received from M C Schaff & Associates concerning replacing the section corners that will be destroyed during the resurfacing of the Stegall road.  M Sandberg made a motion to authorize the county surveyor to set the corners for the Stegall Road project.   Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Discussion and possible signing resolution awarding bid on Stegall Road project – The resolution concerning the awarding of bids for the project was discussed.  Grubbs made a motion to approve the resolution and to authorize the chairman to sign with the stipulation that</div> <div> paragraph 1 concerning the payment should the Federal Highway Administration limit the funding would be discussed with Craig Lind of Nebraska Dept of Roads and Mr Zimmerman.  Second by </div> <div> M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> Item #8 – Discuss summer hours – Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, discussed the start of summer hours (4 – 10 hour days) as of the 5th of April.  </div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <div> Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, reported the following:</div> <div> Estimates are being received for replacing the walk in doors in the shop</div> <div> Pam Bourne, the personnel litigation attorney with NIRMA, will be the Title 6 officer on duty for the Stegall road project</div> <div> The discrimination part of the personnel policy will be rewritten to include the latest NIRMA recommendations</div> <div> Water has been running across some county roads because of the melting snow</div> <bR> <div> WEED DEPARTMENT</div> <div> Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent, reported that the new computer had been ordered and requested permission to dispose of the old computer.  This will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <bR> <div> County Treasurer     RoJane Barrett reported that 10 parcels have been sold as tax sales and about 10 parcels are still being offered.     </div> <div> County Clerk     Sharon Sandberg presented a list of the filings for county official positions and the Banner County School Board.</div> <div>      Land values have not been set but preliminary figures are higher especially for grass</div> <bR> <div> Grubbs made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at  10:17 a.m.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.    The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on March 16, 2010 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 COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>March 2, 2010</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>BOE </U></B></div> <div> </div> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on March 2, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the February 16, 2009 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk’s office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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 27, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 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 Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, Art Olsen, and Sharon n Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times:  RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer; Jerry Soule, Road Foreman, Robert C Tyler, Highway Superintendent, Richard McGowan, Weed Superintendent, Lee McGowan and Robert Post.</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 Grubbs moved to approve as presented.  Second by Gifford.   Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member.  Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for February 16, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified.   Second by </div> <div> M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> None </div> <bR> <div> No business was conducted other than the above.</div> <bR> <div> M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn  the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at</div> <div> 8:44 a.m.  Second by Grubbs.   Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.  The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on March 16, 2010 or at the call of the clerk.  A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept  continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.</div> <bR> <div>                          BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                         BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="nn"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>February 2, 2010</U></B></div> <div> </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></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 February 2, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 19, 2010 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk’s office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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 29, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 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. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg,James Zimmerman, County Attorney, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, Art Olsen,   and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times were: K Patrick Mooney, Sheriff; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent, Jerry Soule, Road Foreman, Tim Grubbs, Shop Foreman, Robert & Winnie Smith, Monty Stoddard, Tom Neal, Gary Talkington, Nathaniel McGowan, Marci Isom, Donna McGowan, and Lori Hostetler. </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 Grubbs moved to approve.   Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member.   Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for January 19, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by </div> <div> M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <div> Letter from State Auditor’s office concerning audit</div> <div> Newsletter about leafy spurge task force</div> <div> Thank you from WNCC for support of the wind energy training     </div> <bR> <div> Item #6 – Discussion of fee for joining Nebraska Energy Export Association and possible action – M Sandberg made a motion to correct the $100 fee for joining the association as approved at the last meeting to the $250 membership fee for government entities.  Second by Grubbs.   Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, no</div> <div> .</div> <div> CLAIMS</div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited and Grubbs moved that the claims be approved and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div>      RoJane Barrett, salary     2829.88</div> <div>      Lisa Cross, wages     370.00</div> <div>      Robert J Gifford, salary     680.00</div> <div>      Gary Grubbs, salary     680.00</div> <div>      Margaret Hopkins, janitor     430.00</div> <div>      Lori Hostetler, wages     1757.25</div> <div>      Marci Isom, wages     1051.20</div> <div>      Donna McGowan, wages     1554.00</div> <div>      K Patrick Mooney, salary     3007.54</div> <div>      James Neal, groundskeeper     150.00</div> <div>      Milo Lee Sandberg, salary     680.00</div> <div>      Sharon Sandberg, salary     2829.88</div> <div>      James L Zimmerman, salary     1016.99</div> <div>      Mary Jessup, retirement     15.00</div> <div>      AFLAC, insurance     363.28</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement     1863.95</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     4115.38</div> <div>      First Concord, Section 124     175.00</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept of Revenue, withholding     511.84</div> <div>      Ameritas Vision, insurance     193.12</div> <div>      *All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages</div> <div>      Blue Cross-Blue Shield, health insurance     7134.59</div> <div>      Culligan, water & rental     20.30</div> <div> ‘     Frenchman Valley Coop, propane     1097.71</div> <div>      Gering Valley Plumbing & Heating, grant equip     2600.00</div> <div>      Margaret Hopkins, reimbursement     9.06</div> <div>      Kimball Banner Extension Service, expense     1548.07</div> <div>      MCI, service     161.99</div> <div>      MIPS, Inc, data processing     1189.12</div> <div>      NACO, supplies     24.95</div> <div>      NE Energy Export Assoc, dues     250.00</div> <div>      North Platte NRD, water     32.80</div> <div>      Joe Singleton, website     150.00</div> <div>      Leonard G Tabor, ct appt counsel     230.00</div> <div>      US Postal Service, postage     1000.00</div> <div>      Verizon Wireless, phone     58.51</div> <bR> <div>                                       ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <div> Robert C Tyler, salary     3250.00</div> <div>      Timothy Grubbs, wages     2096.64</div> <div>      Marci Isom, wages     262.80</div> <div>      Thomas Neal, wages     1844.64</div> <div>      Nathaniel McGowan, wages     1844.64</div> <div>      Jerry Soule, wages     2012.64</div> <div>      Monty Stoddard, wages     1844.64</div> <div>      Gary Talkington, wages     1844.64</div> <div>      AFLAC, insurance     153.40</div> <div>      Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement     1687.57</div> <div>      Banner County Bank, withholding     2822.12</div> <div>      Ideal Linen, janitorial & clothing     9.00</div> <div>      Nebraska Dept of Revenue, withholding     293.25</div> <div>      *All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages</div> <div>      B & C Steel Corporation, supplies     35.70</div> <div>      Blue Cross-Blue Shield, health insurance     7314.00</div> <div>      Carr Trumbull Lumber Co, supplies     163.58</div> <div>      Frenchman Valley Coop, propane     722.40</div> <div>      Hoke Welding & Repair Inc, repair     86.17</div> <div>      Inland Truck Parts & Service, repair     30.04</div> <div>      MCI, service     41.87</div> <div>      Mercantile, repair     265.97</div> <div>      North Platte NRD, water     37.40</div> <bR> <div>                                    WEED FUND</div> <div>     Richard McGowan, Salary    2210.00</div> <div>     Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement    248.63</div> <div>     Banner County Bank, withholding    496.14</div> <div>     NE Dept of Revenue, withholding    70.48</div> <div>     *All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages</div> <div>     Blue Cross-Blue Shield, health insurance    1079.22</div> <bR> <div> The employees from the road department and the courthouse were present when Bob Gifford, Chairman, presented Robert Smith with a plaque for his 37 years of service to the Banner County road department.</div> <bR> <div> Item #1  -  Ongoing litigation/TERC/4 District Court Cases/Appeal to Appeals court – </div> <div> Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney, reported that the District Court cases had not been scheduled for any progression hearings and that the briefs would be due soon on the Court of Appeals cases on the 2005 Darnall Ranch Inc protests.</div> <bR> <div> Item #2 – Wind farm potential update and proposed ordinances on wind energy – LB 1048 was discussed </div> <bR> <div> Item #3 – Discussion of proposed zoning regulations – Suggestions were made for membership on a zoning board.</div> <bR> <div> Item #4 – Terra Gen letter of support discussion – Tabled</div> <bR> <div> Item #5 – Set hearing date for One & Six Year road plan – M Sandberg made a motion to set the hearing for the One and Six Year Road plan for February 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.  Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> Item #7 – Discussion and possible waiving notification of subdivisions of share of refund less than $200.  Gifford made a motion to authorize the treasurer to waive notification of subdivisions of refunds if less than $200.  Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #8 – Discussion of safety committee – Formation of a safety committee was discussed.  Toby Tyler will schedule the quarterly meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Item #9 – Discussion of furnace repair or replacement – the furnaces in the jury room and the road and weed offices were discussed.  Part of the propane line is in need of repair and will be plugged.</div> <bR> <div> Item #10 – Discussion of signs – The signage for bridges was discussed.  The new road signs have been installed on roads west of Highway 71.  An application will be made for another NIRMA grant to purchase the remaining road signs. Also discussed was bypasses around bridges that are too narrow for farm machinery.</div> <bR> <div> Item #11 – Personnel discussion – Tabled</div> <bR> <div> Item #12 – Possible purchase of computer – Toby Tyler and Dick McGowan met with the board to discuss purchasing a new computer for the road and weed departments.</div> <div>  </div> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT</div> <div> Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, reported the following:</div> <div> The Stegall Road bids are to be let on February 18, 2010 with an August 23, 2010 start date</div> <div> The grant for a wind turbine has been submitted</div> <bR> <div> WEED DEPARTMENT</div> <div> Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent, reported that the end of the year report was submitted and that a weed conference is being held next week</div> <bR> <div> REPORTS</div> <div>             </div> <div> Panhandle Public Health Dist    Gifford reported that the annual workshop was held     </div> <div> County Treasurer    RoJane Barrett reported that they were doing the end of the month balancing and getting ready for the auditor    </div> <div> County Clerk    Sharon Sandberg reported that the buildings were still being reviewed and that there were no new candidate filings</div> <bR> <div> M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at  9:59 a.m.  Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.    The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on February 16, 2010 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 COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                     BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="special_session"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>January 19, 2009</U></B></div> <div> </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 19, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 5, 2010 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk's office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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 15, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:30 a.m. with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.  Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times:  James Zimmerman.</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 Grubbs moved to approve as presented.  Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for January 5, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified.   Second by </div> <div> M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> <B>CORRESPONDENCE</B></div> <bR> <div> None </div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #1 - Set meeting dates for 2010</B> - Grubbs made a motion to set the first and third Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. as the date for Board of Equalization meetings for 2010.  Second by M Sandberg.  .</div> <div> Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.  Other dates may be set as needed to hear protests.</div> <bR> <div> Grubbs made a motion to adjourn  the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:42  a.m.  Second by M Sandberg.   Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.  The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on February 5, 2010 or at the call of the clerk.  A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept  continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.</div> <bR> <div>                               BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                               BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="september_15_2009"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>January 19, 2009</U></B></div> <bR> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> COMMISSIONERS  PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on January 19, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 5, 2010 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk's office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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 15, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:45 a.m.  Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, James Zimmerman, County Attorney, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent,  and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times were: Tim Grubbs, Shop Foreman, Jerry Soule, Assistant Road Foreman,Tom Neal, Gary Talkington, Monty Stoddard, 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 M Sandberg moved to approve.   Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member.  M Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for January 5, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified:  Second by Grubbs.   Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> <B>CORRESPONDENCE</B></div> <div>      </div> <div> Letter from NIRMA concerning the annual conference</div> <div> Quarterly loss control report from NIRMA</div> <bR> <div> <B>CLAIMS</B></div> <bR> <div> The following claims were audited and  Grubbs moved that the claims be approved and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> GENERAL FUND</div> <bR> <div>      CenturyLink, service     397.54</div> <div>      City of Scottsbluff, interlocal emergency mgmt     1050.00</div> <div>      High West Energy, service     396.41</div> <div>      Matthew Bender & Co, supplioes     54.31</div> <div>      K Patrick Mooney, reimbursement     812.04</div> <div>      Nebraska Total Office, supplies     423.69</div> <div>      Panhandle Coop, fuel     345.93</div> <div>      Panhandle Humane Society, contract     150.00</div> <div>      Thomson West, supplies     168.00</div> <div>      U S Postal Service, box rent     44.00</div> <div>      Watchfuard Video, repair     91.75</div> <div>      Weed Fund, transfer     4000.00</div> <div>      </div> <div>                                       ROAD FUND</div> <bR> <div>      Banner County Bank, payment     2654.47</div> <div>      Bud's Radiator Inc, repair     298.00</div> <div>      CenturyLink, service     148.72</div> <div>      Heilbruns, repairs     191.09</div> <div>      High West Energy, service     292.13</div> <div>      Ideal Linen Supply, janitorial     154.50</div> <div>      Kimball Auto Parts, repair     875.13</div> <div>      Nebraska Machinery Co, repair & supplies     4764.41</div> <div>      Panhandle Coop, fuel     7990.81</div> <div>      Safelite Glass Corp, repair     403.00</div> <div>      Wyrulec Co, service     26.33     </div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #1  -  Ongoing litigation/TERC/4 District Court Cases/Appeal to Appeals court - </B></div> <bR> <div> James Zimmerman, County Attorney, reported that he had filed the response for the Board of Equalization on the Darnall Ranch Inc 2005 TERC appeals to the Court of Appeals.  Nothing to report on the three Darnall Ranch Inc, etal vs Banner County District Court cases.  Also no scheduled hearings on the 2006, 2007, 2008, or 2009 TERC appeals by Darnall Ranch Inc or Robert Brenner. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #2 - Wind farm potential update and proposed ordinances on wind energy</B> - Discussed possible legislation that would tax the production and those tax dollars would remain in the county.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #3 - Discussion of proposed zoning regulations - </B>Nothing to report</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #4 - Discussion and setting of salaries and wages</B> - Tabled until the first meeting in April.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #6 - Transfer from general fund to weed fund</B> - Grubbs made a motion to transfer $4000 from the general fund to the weed fund.  Second by M Sandberg.    Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #5 - Terra Gen letter of support discussion</B> - Tabled until draft letter is received from </div> <div> Mr Epard.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #9 - Discussion of compensation for employee education and testing</B> - Gifford made a motion to provide a county vehicle and pay for lodging for the three employees who are interested in taking the highway superintendent class and test in March.  Also that the employee would be reimbursed for the fee for the test if the employee is successful in passing the test.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.  The personnel policy committee will draft requirements for future employee education and testing to be included in the personnel manual.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #7 - Appoint representative to Panhandle Area Development District</B> - Gifford made a motion to appoint Gary Grubbs as representative to the Panhandle Area Development District.  Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #10 - Appoint member of Extension Council</B> - Grubbs made a motion to appoint Kenny Stauffer to the Kimball Banner Extension Board.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #8 - Discussion and possible joining Nebraska Energy Export Association - </B></div> <div> M Sandberg made a motion to joint the Nebraska Energy Export Association with a fee of $100.  Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> <B>Item #11 -Sign highway superintendent certification</B> - Grubbs made a motion to authorize the chairman to sign the highway superintendent certification.  Second by Gifford.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes</div> <bR> <div> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT</div> <div> Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, reported the following:</div> <div> Has been compiling a list of dams in Banner County</div> <div> Attended a meeting about hazard mitigation for this region</div> <bR> <div> Tim Grubbs presented quotes for diesel fuel from Frenchman Valley and Knutsen .  Fuel will be contracted for a 9 months period.</div> <bR> <div> <B>REPORTS</B></div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>Region I Mental Health     )</B>     Milo Sandberg reported routine meetings<B>     </B></div> <div> <B>Aging Office of Western NE     )</B></div> <div> <B>               </B></div> <div> <B>Office of Human Development     </B>Bob Gifford reported that the board was working on funding for the people on the waiting list           </div> <div> <B>Panhandle Public Health Dist     </B>Gifford reported that a meeting was to be held on </div> <div> <B>     </B>January 29</div> <div> <B>     </B></div> <div> <B>County Treasurer     </B>RoJane Barrett presented the pledged collateral and also a letter showing the increase in pledged collateral</div> <div> <B>     </B></div> <div> County Clerk     Sharon Sandberg reported that Jerry Bretthauer had filed the 2009 LEPC annual report.  Also that there were filings for school board, county treasurer and county attorney</div> <bR> <div> M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 10:42 a.m.  Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.    The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on February 2, 2010 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 COMMISSIONERS</div> <div>                          BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="september_15_2009_boe"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>February 2, 2010</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>Boe</U></B></div> <div> </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> BANNER COUNTY</div> <div> BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner’s room of the Banner County Courthouse on February 2, 2010.  This is in accordance with the adjournment of the January 19, 2010 meeting and notice published in the Scottsbluff Star Herald and posting notices at the Harrisburg Post Office, Banner County School, and on the door and at the clerk’s office at the Banner County Courthouse in Harrisburg, NE.  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 29, 2010.  The agenda was not amended less that 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 Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, Jim Zimmerman, County Attorney, Art Olsen,   and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.  Also present at various times:  RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, and Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent.</div> <bR> <div> The Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.</div> <bR> <div> The agenda was examined and Grubbs moved to approve as presented.  Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for January 19, 2010 with a correction in the last paragraph to read” The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on February 2, 2010 or at the call of the clerk” and that the actions therein be ratified.   Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <bR> <div> CORRESPONDENCE</div> <bR> <div> None </div> <bR> <div> Item #1 – Tax list correction – IOLL – Four tax list corrections were presented to correct an improvement on leased land that had been charged to the wrong taxpayer.  Grubbs move to approve the tax list corrections and to authorize the chairman to sign.  Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <div>  </div> <div> Item #2 – Tax list correction – 2004 TERC appeals on Darnall Ranch Inc and 2005 TERC appeals on Lane & Robin Darnall – Tax list corrections were presented to reflect the refunds ordered by TERC on appeal.  Grubbs made a motion to approve the tax list corrections and to authorize the chairman to sign.  Second by M Sandberg.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. </div> <div> M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn  the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting</div> <div> 8:43 a.m.  Second by Grubbs.  Roll call vote:  M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.  The next regular meeting will be held in regular session on February 16, 2010 or at the call of the clerk.  A full agenda of the matters to be considered at such date and time is kept  continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Banner County Clerk in the Courthouse in Harrisburg.</div> <bR> <div>                          BOARD OF EQUALIZATION</div> <div>                         BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="Minutes"><U><B>Return to the Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Contact our</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com?subject=Banner County Page" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com?subject=Banne"><U> </U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com?subject=Banner County Page" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:jsingle54@yahoo.com?subject=Banne"><U>Web Administrator</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>