Minutes
Minutes
July 20, 2010
BOE
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on July 20, 2010. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the July 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.
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 given to each board member on July 16, 2010. The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 8:40 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, James Zimmerman, County Attorney, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk. Also present at various times: Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent.
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 moved to approve as presented. Second by Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for July 6, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by
M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE-None
Grubbs made a motion to recess until 11:00 A.M. when the protest hearings are scheduled to begin. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
M Sandberg made a motion to reconvene the meeting at 11:00 a.m. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
The chairman called the hearing to order with the following present on roll call: Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, Steven Streeks, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.
10-09; 10-10; 10-11; 10-12 - Steven Streeks and Gary Streeks
Steven Streeks was present and testified to the following:
The sand draw is about 50 yards wide and runs through the whole property
Doesn't raise anything but cactus
M Sandberg made a motion to close the hearings at 11:45 a.m. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Assessor's recommendation - to use the measurements from AgriData as the acres for waste on each parcel.
Gifford made a motion to increase the waste acreage to 20.77 acres on Section 22-18-54 and to 23.94 acres on Section 15-18-54 based on the Agri Data. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at
12:07 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 August 3, 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
July 6, 2010
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on July 6, 2010. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the, June 15, 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.
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 July 2, 2010. The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 9:05 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, James Zimmerman, County Attorney, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer; Bob Post, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk.
The Chairman stated that the open meetings law is posted on the meeting room wall and that paper copies are available on the table in the corner of the room.
The agenda was examined and Grubbs moved to approve. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote:
M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for June 15, 2010 and June 28,2010 and that the actions therein be ratified: Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Quarterly loss report was received from NIRMA
CLAIMS
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
GENERAL FUND
RoJane Barrett, salary 2829.88
Lisa Cross, wages 370.00
Robert J Gifford, salary 680.00
Gary Grubbs, salary 680.00
Margaret Hopkins, janitor 440.00
Lori Hostetler, wages 1778.55
Donna McGowan, wages 1554.00
K Patrick Mooney, salary 3007.54
Kathy Natale, wages 1196.80
James Neal, groundskeeper 155.00
Milo Lee Sandberg, salary 680.00
Sharon Sandberg, salary 2829.88
James L Zimmerman, salary 1016.99
AFLAC, insurance 246.08
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement 2131.96
Banner County Bank, withholding 4560.86
First Concord, Section 124 170.00
Nebraska Dept of Revenue, withholding 589.30
Ameritas Vision, insurance 193.12
Blue Cross-Blue Shield, insurance 10036.42
*All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages
Aging Office of Western Nebraska, dues 278.00
County Assessor Assoc., dues 50.00
Culligan, water 43.70
Dell Marketing, equipment 1015.31
Margaret Hopkins, reimbursement 4.62
MIPS, Inc, data processing 1229.75
Nebraska Total Office, supplies 703.90
North Platte NRD, water 37.40
Panhandle Humane Society, contract 150.00
Region I Mental Hlth & Sub Abuse, service 2530.00
Sandberg Implement, equip repair 15.99
Sharon Sandberg, reimbursement 42.82
Star Herald, publishing 314.55
United States Postal Service, postage 1000.00
ROAD FUND
Robert C Tyler, salary 3250.00
Timothy Grubbs, wages 2295.00
Kathy Natale, wages 299.20
Thomas Neal, wages 2025.00
Nathaniel McGowan, wages 1710.00
Jerry Soule, wages 2015.17
Monty Stoddard, wages 2025.00
Brian Streeks, wages 193.50
Gary Talkington, wages 2025.00
AFLAC, insurance 153.40
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement 1845.00
Banner County Bank, withholding 3175.20
Ideal Linen, clothing 9.00
Nebraska Dept of Revenue, withholding 355.70
*All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages
Commsource Inc, radio equipment 10.00
North Platte NRD, water 33.49
Powerplan, machine repair 2500.56
Valentine's Niobrara Lodge, lodging 159.90
Wyrulec Co, lights 39.87
Item #1 - Ongoing litigation/TERC/4 District Court Cases/Appeal to Appeals court -
James Zimmerman, County Attorney, reported the following:
2005 TERC appeals- Plaintiff's attorney has filed a motion to bypass the Court of Appeals.
CI 07 01 and CI 07 08 - Darnall Ranch Inc vs Banner County - the show cause hearings are scheduled for this week
Item #2 - Wind farm potential update and proposed ordinances on wind energy - Nothing to report.
Item #3 - Adopt resolution setting penalty on overload permits and authorize changes to the permit form - Grubbs made a motion to approve the resolution as prepared by the county attorney concerning overweight, overlength or overwidth vehicles. Second by M Sandberg.
Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. M Sandberg made a motion that the sheriff be allowed to issue permits and sign the approval on behalf of Banner County. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #4 -Discussion and consideration of passing resolution setting method of notice of meetings - Gifford made a motion to adopt a resolution setting the method of notification of meetings as publication in the Scottsbluff Star Herald or posting notices at the Banner County Courthouse, the Harrisburg Post Office and the Banner County School. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #5 - Approve or disapprove assessor's three year plan - Grubbs made a motion to approve the 3-year plan as presented. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #6 - Discussion and possible approval of Air Force agreement for snow removal - Grubbs made a motion to sign the agreement. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote:
M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #7 - Resolution ratifying disaster declaration - M Sandberg made a motion to approve the resolution as drawn by the county attorney ratifying the disaster declaration. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. M Sandberg made a motion to give the chairman the authority to sign any and all documents necessary to obtain disaster aid. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #8 - Appointment to extension board - M Sandberg made a motion to appoint Curtis Grubbs to fill the vacancy on the Kimball Banner Extension Board resulting from Shanna Disney's resignation. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #9 - Groundskeeper position - An advertisement will be place in the Star Herald for a regular position.
REPORTS
County Treasurer RoJane Barrett presented 2 pledged collateral reports and the report of withdrawn securities.
County Clerk Sharon Sandberg reported that they were working on getting the protests ready
Grubbs made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 9:56 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 July 20, 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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
May 4, 2010
BOE
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on May 4, 2010. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the April 20, 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.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. A copy was mailed to each board member on April 30, 2010. The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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, James Zimmerman, County Attorney, Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, Bob Post, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk. Also present at various times: James Zimmerman, County Attorney, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer, and Art Olsen.
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 M Sandberg moved to approve as presented. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. M Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for April 20, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE - none
Item #1 - Corrections on assessment roll - The assessor presented a correction to the assessment roll because a landowner reported that the CRP had ended and the land was now grass. Grubbs made a motion to approve the correction. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
The assessor reported that the TERC did not issue a show cause notice for Banner County so the values as set on March 19, 2010 will stand. None of the Panhandle counties had a show cause hearing this year. A news article about land values in Howard County was reviewed.
Grubbs made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at 8:44 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 May 18, 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
July 20, 2010
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on July 20, 2010. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the July 6, 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.
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 given to each board member on July 16, 2010. The agenda was not amended less that 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 Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, James Zimmerman, County Attorney; RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer; Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent; Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent; and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk. Also present at various times were: Amy Ramos, Bob Post, Marie Parker, Kim Engle, Roger Wynne, and Jessica Bruce.
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 M Sandberg moved to approve. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. M Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for July 6, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified: Second by
Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Copy of letter from Banner County Schools concerning the propane bid
Letter from West Nebraska Community College concerning the wind power program
Copy of a noxious weed survey and inspection report
CLAIMS
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
GENERAL FUND
Centurylink, service 354.29
Frenchman Valley Coop, fuel 302.65
Geo Land Management LLC, supplies 400.00
High West Energy, service 586.16
Ideal Linen Supply, janitorial 30.60
MCI, service 210.26
U S Bank 481.21
Verizon Wireless, service 58.33
ROAD FUND
B & C Steel Corp, bldg rep 2467.00
Banner County Bank, payment 2654.47
Harold L Brown Farms Inc, gravel 133.00
Centurylink, service 78.28
Frenchman Valley Coop, fuel 17168.82
High West Energy, service 63.26
Kimball Auto Parts LLC, supplies & repair 583.71
MCI, service 53.57
Motor Fuels Division, fuel 164.00
Nebraska Machinery Co, repairs 109.03
Nebraska UC Fund, unemployment 302.00
Panhandle Coop Assoc, propane 1049.29
Western Pathology Consultant Inc, drug test 40.50
Wyrulec Co, service 39.87
INHERITANCE TAX FUND
General fund, transfer 21,000.00
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, reported the following:
Discussed the possible use of the geo synthetics for the road repair and for a grant for part of the cost
He will be attending a meeting in Lincoln next week
The Stegall road project will soon be ready for the preconstruction conference
WEED DEPARTMENT
Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent, reported that he had sent 15 day notices on some weed infestations.
Item #4 - Discussion and possible decision on policy for rental of county equipment-
M Sandberg made a motion that the county does not rent equipment to private entities other than the equipment rentals as authorized by statute. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #8 - Discussion and possible Signing of Agreement for Wind Turbine- The grant agreement must be returned by August 9, 2010. M Sandberg made a motion to authorize the chairman to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #5 - Kim Engle - Panhandle Public Health - Juvenile justice planning and possible signing of Memo of Understanding - Kim Engle and Marie Parker met with the board and discussed the new juvenile justice plan that must be in place and the advantages of entering into an agreement to write the plan regionally. M Sandberg made a motion to enter into the Memo of Understanding and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote:
M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #1 - Ongoing litigation/TERC/4 District Court Cases/Appeal to Appeals court -
James Zimmerman, County Attorney, reported on the current cases during the Board of Equalization meeting.
Item #2 - Wind farm potential update and proposed ordinances on wind energy- nothing to report. There is a regional wind energy meeting scheduled soon
Item #3 - Discussion and possible hiring for Groundskeeper position- Roger Wynne from the Banner County Bank met with the board to discuss possible combining the groundskeeping positions for the courthouse and the bank. Matter was tabled until later in the meeting.
Item #6 - Membership application for Frenchman Valley Coop-Gifford made a motion to apply for membership in the Frenchman Valley Coop and to authorize the chairman to sign the application. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #9 - Resolution to transfer from Inheritance tax fund to General fund - Grubbs made a motion to approve the resolution to transfer funds from the inheritance tax fund to the general fund. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
REPORTS
Office of Human Development Gifford reported routine meetings
Panhandle Public Health Dist
Region I Mental Health Sandberg reported routine meetings
Selective Service
PADD Grubbs reported that the dues would be increasing
County Treasurer RoJane Barrett reported that they had been doing more titles than usual
County Clerk Sharon Sandberg reported that the new MIPS program is ready to be installed
Item #3 - Discussion and possible hiring for Groundskeeper position- Jessica Bruce met with the board to discuss the groundskeeper position. M Sandberg made a motion to hire Jessica Bruce as groundskeeper at the same salary and to start immediately. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at 10:46 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 August 3, 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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
July 16, 2009
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in special session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on July 16, 2010. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the July 15, 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.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 9:00 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, Bob Post, Bob and Elaine Pile, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk. Also present at various times: Donna McGowan
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 Grubbs moved to approve as presented. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Correspondence and approval of the minutes were tabled.
Item #1 - Protest hearings
Robert Gifford, Chairman, called the hearings to order at 9:03 a.m.
10-64; 10-65; 10-66; 10-67 - Robert & Elaine Pile
Robert and Elaine Pile were present and testified as to the following:
The increase value of grass is too high compared to irrigated and CRP
Their pasture contains 1040 acres of grass but only get rent for 800 acres because of the terrain
In figuring their requested values, used $200 as grass land values and rolled the waste back to $25.
Irrigated agland value should have increased
M Sandberg made a motion to close the hearings at 9:33 a.m. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-64; 10-65; 10-66; 10-67 - Robert & Elaine Pile
Assessors recommendation - That the 2010 values remain as set
Grubbs made a motion to accept the assessor's recommendation because there was no offer made of lack of equalization. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-68; 10-69; 10-70; 10-71 - Fickel Family LLP
Assessor's recommendation - that the 2010 values remain as set
Gifford made a motion to accept the assessors recommendation because Mr Fickel used sales larger than 500 acres the values The county average is $229; therefore the values are equitable.
Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-22 - William B Robinson
Assessors recommendation: That the value remain as set because of the purchase price of the property and no evidence as to actual value.
M Sandberg made a motion to leave the values the same because taxpayer didn't introduce competent evidence of property value. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-08 Kay Rice
Protest was reviewed
Assessor's recommendation - That the values remain as set the contract was not substantiated by a copy of the appraisal
Grubbs made a motion that the values remain the same because no copy of the appraisal was furnished.
Second by M Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-06; 10-07 - Kenneth Peterson
Protest was reviewed
Assessor's recommendation - that the values remain as set
M Sandberg made a motion that the values stay the same because no competent evidence of actual value was introduced. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-04; 10-05 - Acker Family LLC
Protests reviewed
Assessor's recommendation - that the values remain as set because the purchase agreement doesn't include the proposed purchasers name and the sales was between family members
Grubbs made a motion to accept the assessors recommendation because the taxpayer did not present any evidence of lack of equalization. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-3 - Darrell and Sally Steinhausen
Protest and attached papers were reviewed
Assessor's recommendation - To correct the year of manufacture on the mobile home and to leave the outbuilding value as set by the CAMA program since that would be equalized with other like buildings
Gifford made a motion to accept the assessors recommendation and correct the year built to show 2001 which would make the value $51,705 and to leave the value of the outbuilding at $16,194. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-72; 10-73; 10-74; 10-75 - David McGraw
Protest was reviewed
Assessor's recommendation - that the values remain as set because of the purchase price of $2.8 million in 2006 and that no evidence was furnished for taxpayers value
Grubbs made a motion to accept the assessor's recommendation because of the purchase price and there was no evidence submitted showing lack of equalization. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-13; 10-14; 10-15; 10-16; 10-17; 10-18; 10-19; 10-20; 10-21 - Robert & Richard Scott
Robert Scott testified as to the following:
Class 7 land is mixed in with higher class land
All class 7 land was waste years ago
Class 7 land is the TCG, TFG, CFG, CGG, CNE, and OVG classifications
Value was increased by $83,400
Assessor's recommendation - The land values remain as set because the different soils are grouped in the land valuation groupings by directive of the Property Assessment and Taxation Dept. The mountain classification that is strictly a Banner County land valuation group was implemented to classify the steepest land as a separate LVG to which allows a different value than the 4-G classification.
M Sandberg made a motion that the values remain the same because the producer didn't introduce evidence of the actual value of the property to shown that it is overvalued. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Grubbs made a motion to recess until 1:00 p.m. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote:
M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Grubbs made a motion to reconvene at 1:05 p.m. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote:
M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-23; 10-24; 10-25; 10-26; 10-27; 10-28; 10-29; 10-30; 10-31; 10-32; 10-33; 10-34; 10-35; 10-36; 10-37; 10-38; 10-39; 10-40; 10-41; 10-42; 10-43; 10-44; 10-45; 10-46; 10-47; 10-48; 10-49; 10-50; 10-51; 10-52; 10-53; 10-54; 10-55; 10-56; 10-57; 10-58; 10-59; 10-60; 10-61; 10-62 - Darnall Ranch Inc
Assessor's recommendation - That all acreages and values remain as set - the same AgriData program was used for all land measurements in Banner County- taxpayer used a different program for measurements which could account for some of the difference in measurements. Roads other than designated county roads are all considered as being part of the adjoining land use except roads around irrigated agland will be classed with either the dry crop or grass land adjoining. Taxpayers land use was determined in exactly the same manner as all other land use in the county.
Gifford made a motion to accept the assessor's recommendation to leave values same because the assessor's measurements are accurate and personal roads are not excluded and the property is equalized with other county property. This motion applies to the following protests: 10-23; 10-24; 10-25; 10-26; 10-27; 10-28; 10-30; 10-31; 10-32; 10-35; 10-36; 10-38; 10-39; 10-40; 10-41; 10-42; 10-43; 10-45; 10-46; 10-47; 10-48; 10-50; 10-51; 10-52; 10-54; 10-55; 10-56; 10-57; 10-58; 10-59; 10-60; 10-62. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-29 - Darnall Ranch Inc (north feedlot)
Assessors recommendation - That the 2010 values and land use remain as set and that the building value remain as set
Grubbs made a motion that all land values and building values remain the same. No evidence of building being removed or destroyed and no evidence of lack of equalization. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-33 - Darnall Ranch Inc (Lane's house)
Assessors recommendation - That the 2010 values remain as set - a 20% economic depreciation has already been allowed.
Gifford made a motion to leave the values as set. Did not provide evidence that the property was not equalized and that the value wasn't fair. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-34 - Darnall Ranch Inc - (feedlot)
Assessors recommendation - That the values remain as set - the square foot pricing of the bank building used as a comparable was actually higher than the subject office building and that the scale had been undervalued for previous years and was just corrected for 2009. No costing tables were changed so therefore no depreciation change. The roads are an integral part of the feedlot and should not be valued as waste.
Grubbs made a motion that the land, buildings, and scale remain at the same value. Nothing was presented to prove that the values were unequal. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-37 - Darnall Ranch Inc (trailer park)
Assessors recommendation - That the 2010 values remain as set
Grubbs made a motion to accept the assessor's recommendation because there was no offer made of lack of equalization. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-44 - Darnall Ranch Inc (Gary's & Mattie's houses)
Assessors recommendation - That the 2010 values remain as set. The houses have had improvements made since the year of construction
Grubbs made a motion to accept the assessor's recommendation because there was no offer made of lack of equalization. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-49 - Darnall Ranch Inc (Brosie's house)
Assessors recommendation - That the 2010 values remain as set. There is already a 15% functional depreciation for the mold. Someone is still living in the house and nothing has been done to correct the problem
Gifford made a motion to accept the assessor's recommendation because there was no evidence presented and the house already has the 15% depreciation for mold. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-53 - Darnall Ranch Inc (Quonset on Greathouse)
Assessors recommendation - That the 2010 values remain as set
Grubbs made a motion to accept the assessor's recommendation because there was no offer made of lack of equalization. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-61 -Darnall Ranch Inc (agland only)
Assessor's recommendation - That the land use remain as set
Grubbs made a motion to allow 10 acres of waste. Motion died for lack of second
M Sandberg made a motion that the values remain as set except to allow 6.6 acres of waste instead of grass in accordance with the acreage measured on the AgriData program. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
10-01; 10-02 - Roy & Phyllis Kappen
Protest was reviewed
Assessor's recommendation - that the values remain as set because no proof of lower value was offered
Grubbs made a motion to leave the values the same because no evidence was submitted to make any changes. Second by M Sandberg. . Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting
3:09 p.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 July 20, 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
July 15, 2009
BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in special session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on July 15, 2010. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the July 6 , 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.
The agenda for the meeting was kept current and was available during the regular business hours at the office of the County Clerk. The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at the hour of 9:00 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; Bob Post, William Robinson; and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk. Also present at various times: Emilie Darnall, Lane Darnall, Bob Scott, and Lori Hostetler.
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 M Sandberg moved to approve as presented. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Correspondence and approval of the minutes were tabled until the next regular meeting.
Item #1 - Certification by the assessor that a copy of the portion of the property record file which substantiates the calculation of the protest value is maintained in the assessor's office - Sharon Sandberg, County Clerk/ex officio assessor certified to the board that a copy of the property record card which substantiates the value of each parcel is maintained in hard copy in the assessor's office.
Item #2 - Protest hearings
Robert Gifford, Chairman, called the hearings to order at 9:03 a.m.
10-22 - William B Robinson
Mr Robinson was present and testified that there had been no improvements to the property since he purchased it. Also that his only income is social security with no funding from his mission trips.
Grubbs made a motion at 10:40 a.m. to recess until 1:00 p.m. when the next protest hearings are scheduled.
M Sandberg made a motion to reconvene the Board of Equalization at 1:02 p.m. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. Present on roll call were Chairman Robert J Gifford; Vice Chairman Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg; Bob Post, Emilie Darnall, Lane Darnall, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk, Also present at various times: Lori Hostetler and Robert Scott
Item #2 - Protest hearings
10-68; 10-69; 10-70; 10-71 - Fickel Family LLP
Bruce Fickel testified by conference call that he was one of the partners in the LLP and that he represented the other partner as his attorney. He testified as to the following:
Roster didn't segregate the kinds of grass
The market that is available for smaller properties is bigger than the market for larger properties.
Limited comparables but he selected larger sales
No agland has gone up 30% - no significant increase in values
10-23; 10-24; 10-25; 10-26; 10-27; 10-28; 10-29; 10-30; 10-31; 10-32; 10-33; 10-34; 10-35; 10-36; 10-37; 10-38; 10-39; 10-40; 10-41; 10-42; 10-43; 10-44; 10-45; 10-46; 10-47; 10-48; 10-49; 10-50; 10-51; 10-52; 10-53; 10-54; 10-55; 10-56; 10-57; 10-58; 10-59; 10-60; 10-61; 10-62 - Darnall Ranches Inc
Lane Darnall testified to the following as a shareholder and secretary for Darnall Ranches, Inc:
(A list of protests was entered into the record instead of the clerk reading each one)
He used the NP NRD ArcReader program to figure acreages
Used average for all classes of land use as values
There is no utility in waste
Measured boundary lines for total acres
Testified as to the acres in each parcel and stated that he had certified that these were the acres and the land use for each one.
10-13; 10-14; 10-15; 10-16; 10-17; 10-18; 10-19; 10-20; 10-21 - Robert & Richard Scott
Robert Scott testified as to the following:
Class 7 land is mixed in with higher class land
All class 7 land was waste years ago
Class 7 land is the TCG, TFG, CFG, CGG, CNE, and OVG classifications
Value was increased by $83,400
Grubbs made a motion to close the protest hearings at 4:40 p.m. Second by M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes, Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #3 - Discussion and possible decisions on protests - Tabled
M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at
4:41 p.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 July 20, 2010; protest hearings to be heard on July 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. 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
July 6, 2010
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BANNER COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Equalization met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on July 6, 2010. This is in accordance with the adjournment of the June 15, 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.
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 July 2, 2010. The agenda was not amended less that 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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, RoJane Barrett, County Treasurer; Bob Post, and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk. Also present at various times: James Zimmerman, County Attorney.
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 M Sandberg moved to approve as presented. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. M Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for June 15, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE-None
Item #1 - Discussion and consideration of passing resolution setting method of notice of meetings - M Sandberg made a motion to adopt a resolution setting the method of notification of meetings as publication in the Scottsbluff Star Herald or posting notices at the Banner County Courthouse, the Harrisburg Post Office and the Banner County School. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #2 - Discussion and possible updates of procedures for protest hearings - The procedures followed in previous years were discussed.
M Sandberg made a motion to adjourn the Banner County Board of Equalization meeting at
9:04 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 July 20, 2010; protest hearings will be hear starting at 9:00 a.m. on July 15, 2010 and July 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
June 15, 2010
BANNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
The Banner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioner's room of the Banner County Courthouse on June 15, 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.
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 June 11, 2010. The agenda was not amended less that 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 Gary Grubbs; Member Milo Sandberg, James Zimmerman, County Attorney, Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent; and Sharon Sandberg, Clerk. Also present at various times were: Matt Anderson, wildlife Specialist; Vicki Lawton from Community Action Partnership, Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent; Greg Taylor, and K Patrick Mooney, County Sheriff.
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 M Sandberg moved to approve. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
The minutes of the previous meeting had been supplied to each board member. M Sandberg moved to approve the minutes for May 28, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified: Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, abstain. Grubbs moved to approve the minutes for June 1, 2010 and that the actions therein be ratified: Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, abstain; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from NIRMA reviewing the insurance coverage and the premium now due
CLAIMS
The following claims were audited and Grubbs moved that the claims be approved and warrants ordered drawn on the respective funds. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
GENERAL FUND
RoJane Barrett, salary 2829.88
Lisa Cross, wages 370.00
Robert J Gifford, salary 680.00
Gary Grubbs, salary 680.00
Margaret Hopkins, janitor 440.00
Lori Hostetler, wages 1789.20
Donna McGowan, wages 1466.13
K Patrick Mooney, salary 3007.54
Kathy Natale, wages 870.40
James Neal, groundskeeper 155.00
Milo Lee Sandberg, salary 680.00
Sharon Sandberg, salary 2829.88
James L Zimmerman, salary 1016.99
AFLAC, insurance 246.08
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement 1837.32
Banner County Bank, withholding 3972.90
First Concord, Section 124 170.00
Nebraska Dept of Revenue, withholding 522.22
Ameritas Vision, insurance 193.12
*All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages
Banner County Court, costs 161.00
Banner County District Court, costs 70.00
Broadway Office Centre, copier supplies 8.64
CenturyLink, service 363.05
City of Scottsbluff, emergency manager 1050.00
Culligan, rental 8.00
Farrar Fire Extinguisher, repair 30.00
Fastenal Company, repair 14.48
HighWest Energy, service 403.76
Ideal Linen Supply, janitorial 202.58
Kimball Banner Extension, expense 2503.91
Kovarik, Ellison, Mathis, ct appt counsel 80.00
M C Schaff & associates, GIS 1030.00
MIPS, Inc, data processing 1193.12
NACO, dues 794.78
Nebraska Total Office, supplies 64.76
NIRMA, insurance 7402.00
North Platte NRD, water 32.80
Panhandle Coop Assn, fuel 329.64
Scotts Bluff Co Detention Center, prisoner bd 3150.00
Scotts B County Treasurer, probation 333.33
Star-Herald, publishing 818.96
U S Postal Service, box rent 76.00
Verizon Wireless, service 58.49
Weed fund, transfer 2000.00
ROAD FUND
Robert C Tyler, salary 3250.00
Timothy Grubbs, wages 2167.50
Thomas Neal, wages 1912.50
Nathaniel McGowan, wages 1912.50
Kathy Natale, wages 217.60
Jerry Soule, wages 2252.50
Monty Stoddard, wages 1800.00
Gary Talkington, wages 1912.50
AFLAC, insurance 153.40
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement 1743.38
Banner County Bank, withholding 2920.10
Ideal Linen, clothing 9.00
Nebraska Dept of Revenue, withholding 326.50
*All salaries and wages listed above are gross wages
Banner County Bank, pament 2654.47
Carr Trumbell Lumber Co, supplies 9.69
CenturyLink, service 148.86
Dultmeier, repair 319.64
Farrar Fire Extinguisher, repair 171.00
Fastenal Company, supplies 37.94
High West Energy, service 76.76
Kimball Auto Parts, supplies 1260.82
Nebraska Machinery Co, repair 722.59
NIRMA, insurance 22207.00
North Platte NRD, water 33.03
Pack Rat Disposal, garbage 96.00
Panhandle Coop Assn, fuel 1922.25
Paul Reed Construction, supplies 34.00
PowerPlan, repair 1981.96
Star Herald, ad 278.47
U S Postal Service, box rent 44.00
Wyrulec Co, service 26.55
WEED FUND
Richard McGowan, Salary 2258.33
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, retirement 250.80
Banner County Bank, withholding 443.54
NE Dept of Revenue, withholding 50.90
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, reported that he had attended a meeting in Valentine and discussed the Stegall road project with Nebraska Dept of Roads personnel
He will also be checking on bridges that were removed from the federal listing
WEED DEPARTMENT REPORT
Dick McGowan, Weed Superintendent, reported that he had been spraying Canadian thistle and bindweed on the shoulders of the roads.
Item #9 - Matt Anderson - Wildlife specialist - discuss renewal of contract and present annual report - Matt Anderson met with the board and presented the annual report of activity in Banner County. He also presented the renewal contract with a 2% increase. M Sandberg made a motion to accept the annual report. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes. Grubbs made a motion to renew the contract with USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection service - Wildlife Services and to authorize the chairman to sign. Second by
M Sandberg. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #10 - Vicki Lawton - Youth services - Vicki Lawton from Community Action Partnership presented the annual report and gave an outline of the services they provide.
Item #8 -Pat Mooney - possible haying of Stegall road - M Sandberg made a motion to allow Pat Mooney to cut the hay in the barrowpits on the Stegall road. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #4 - Discussion of possible interlocal agreement for Responsible Charge - Toby Tyler, Highway Superintendent, and the board discussed the time that would be required for Tyler to be the Responsible Charge for the City of Kimball. M Sandberg made a motion to decline a possible interlocal agreement designating Toby Tyler as the Responsible Charge for the project for City of Kimball. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #7 - Resolution transferring from general fund to weed fund - Grubbs made a motion to approve the resolution transferring $2000 from the General fund to the road fund. Second by Gifford. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes.
Item #6 - Set date and time for end-of-the-year meeting - M Sandberg made a motion to set June 28, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. as the date for the end-of-the-year meeting. Second by Grubbs. Roll call vote: M Sandberg, yes; Gifford, yes; Grubbs, yes
Item #5 - Discussion and consideration of passing resolution setting method of notice of meetings - Tabled until next meeting.
UFB #1 - Ongoing litigation/TERC/4 District Court Cases/Appeal to Appeals court - Judge Weimer has ordered show cause hearings for DC 07 01 - Darnall vs Banner County and DC 07 08 - Darnall vs Banner County for July 1, 2010.
Item #3 - Discussion of and possible setting penalty on overload permits - Gifford made a motion to adopt a resolution setting the penalty for not obtaining a permit at $100 per unit and to amend the permit language. Second by Grubbs. Motion and second withdrawn. Tabled until next meeting to allow time for county attorney to prepare resolution.
Item #11 - Assessor 3 year plan - The assessor presented the three year plan for the board's review.
REPORTS
Office of Human Development Gifford reported a routine meeting
County Attorney Jim Zimmerman reported on a Wyoming legislature bill concerning wind energy ordinances. He also reported on an arraignment for drug possession.
Grubbs made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Banner County Board of Commissioners at
10:57 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 July 6, 2010; for end-of-the-year meeting on June 28, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.; 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.
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BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
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