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Arnold stated that the discussion regarding the vacancy of the juvenile diversion director needs to be an executive session. Arnold made a motion and Ziola seconded to go into executive session for 15 b, 15 c and 16. This executive session is to prevent needless harm or injury to an individual. . Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 11:40 a.m. to 11:46 a.m. 15 B executive session regarding vacancy of juvenile director 11:46 a.m. to 12:25 a.m. 15c executive session regarding personnel 12:25 a.m. to 12:27 a.m. 16 executive session performance evaluation 12:27 a.m. Arnold made a motion and Ziola seconded to go out of executive session. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Arnold made a motion and Ziola seconded to refer the performance evaluation to the employee and the personnel committee. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 15b After the resignation of the juvenile service director there was discussion with the county attorney on how to go forward. Currently Brian Priess and Robyn Hassel are still in the office but Brian is a state probation officer and works part time in the diversion office. Both of the employees are trained and would be able to handle the case load and get done what needs to be done until someone is hired. But for the long term discussion has been held if it should be a standalone department or placed somewhere else. There is not a recommendation from the committee at this time. If it is moved it would need to be done before someone is hired. Ziola stated that the juvenile committee met with the county attorney and he stated he does not have the expertise on the grants and the work that has to be done. He recommended moving forward and advertising the position and seeing what interest there may be, but it is important to have a good job description. The current job description needs to be updated and Mr. Ziola has been working on it and would like input from the board. Lancaster suggested that Lancaster or Douglas Counties may have a job description. Mr. Zitterkopf stated that he is not sure what Mr. Young's feeling are and he needs some conversation regarding this issue with Mark. The department definitely needs some direction and control whether it is under another department or hiring another administrator. The job description needs to be clear what the responsibilities are and they need to report to the board. Lancaster stated that they also need to address the budget issues. She stated that we need to protect this program and make it better and stronger. It may need to be under a larger department. Schuppan suggested that the board needs reports so they know the progress the committee is making. The juvenile committee and the criminal justice committee can work back and forth. Discussion was held on the fact that a special audit needs to be done. Quandt suggested using the state auditor's office. There is currently a special audit being done on the County Treasurer. 10