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Lancaster noted that 30% of the properties that come to the Board of Equalization receive adjustments. Pelland stated that when the hearings are over she will run statistical information on the Board of Equalization process. Quandt noted that they did receive some good news. Pelland stated that there were 6 Platte River Whooping Crane Trust cases that went to TERC and the hearing was held in October 2016. They just received information that TERC ruled in favor of the county on the 6 2015 cases. There are also 32 appeals for 2016 and she stated that she and Jack discussed this and they feel that they will take this decision to the Court of Appeals. TERC may not schedule the 2016 cases until the appeal to the Court of appeals is completed. Quandt questioned if ag land is sold and if they have a current appraisal would it be considered and Pelland stated that an appraisal will be considered. Pelland stated that LB 338 the Governors bill for the income approach on ag land valuation was discussed and she asked John Cannon what would be used to determine the valuation. He stated that they would give a range for the valuation. Pelland expressed concern using a range they would not have the information to justify what they used to set the valuation. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Chairman Lancaster called for new or unfinished business and no one responded. Meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m. returned to the regular meeting. It .............. ........... Marla J. Conley all County ' lerk o/� tyECY iya iW '` wK I 1 Rik- �P;