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7. 10:30 A.M. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON MIDLAND AREA AGENCY ON AGING ANNUAL FUNDING REQUEST - Executive Director Diane Fowler was present and Lancaster stated that she will be retiring July 15t. The new executive director has been appointed. He stated that he was the president of the South Central Economic Development for 8 years. He stated that funding is a challenge and he appreciates the dedicated board. He has 40 years af hospital administratian and is looking forward to the job. He hopes to find new revenue sources. Theresa Engelhardt Director of Seniar Citizens was also present. She stated that the center delivers 180 meals a day and they may feed up to 150 at the center. They also do sack lunches on the weekends without these services people would need to be in a facility. It is important for them to stay in their homes. Ms. Fowler stated that the Midland Area Agency an Aging and Hall county Senior Services funding request will be a total of$30,005.00. This is the $10,880.00 membership fee that is based an the total number of residents that are over the age of�0 and the $19,125.00 is the funding request. They now use the 201 Q census information to determine the membership fees. She thanked Mr. Ziola and Ms. Lancaster for their s�rvices on the MAAA board. Mr. Ziola stat�d that he will not be able to attend the MAAA meeting tomorrow. Arnold stated that he has alsa served on the baard and appreciates their services. He thanked Ms. Fawler for her leadership. The transition should be an easy one. Baard Assistant Stacey Ruzicka stated that they currently received $26,504.00 and the new request is $30,005.00. There is an increase in the number of over age 6p residents so the county portion has increased. Ms Engelhardt expressed concern that the city has contributed $15,UpQ.00 and they are no longer going to do so. This helped pay for the insurance that was necessary to operate the bus�s. Lancaster noted that when the request for the sales tax was presented to the public they stated that Seniar Citizens was a priority and now they no longer contribute. Discussion was alsa held on the importance of f the people who volunteer ta deliver the meals Ms. Engelhardt stated that if they did not have the volunteers they would not be able to deliver them. Ms. Fawler stated that the Older American dollars have to be used for specific programs. Purdy made a motion and Quandt second�d to approve Midland Area Agency on Aging funding request of$30,005.�0. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all vated yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 10. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION TO THE CLERK OF THE DISTRICT C�URT REGARDING H�R CONTINUED OFFICE LOCATION AND THE PURCHASE OF A LECTRIVER FOR RECORDS - Lancaster stated that she put this on the agenda as a recommendation fram building and grounds. The lectriver that is currently in the clerk of the district court office is no longer operating and she needs to have it replaced or shelving installed. The cost of the lectriver would be $20,000.00 and the shelving would be $14,000.00 but she questioned if her office was to be moved what should be done. Building and grounds recommended leaving her at the courthouse and purchasing a new lectriver. Quandt made a motion and Ziola seconded to authorize the purchase of a lectriver and ta use the funds she has in the equipment and improvement reserve fund. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 12. DISCUSSION R�GARDING CITY OF GRAND ISLAND'S DEWATERING PLAN — Mr. McFarland stated that he wants to pull this item from the agenda taday and place it on the June 6