Request exceeds refund of $99K in county taxes

Most are familiar with the member-owned electric co-op located in Pine Bluffs. The company serves customers in Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado. According to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the company, Lindsay Forepaugh, Kimball County owes the company $99,634.01 in a refund on the 2015 taxes paid.

Kimball County Assessor, Sherry Winstrom, addressed the commissioners about the issue, during last week’s meeting.

“I have rejected the claim (from High West Energy) on my part, but it’s up to you guys now as to what you are going to do,” Winstrom said.

“They did pay the tax in f...