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Mr. Sidders also expressed concern about the elimination of the w�ed department employees and questioned haw they intend ta manage without employ�es to follow the state statutes. He also stated that the rural area only has one representative on the county board. Mr. Ziola stated that he is elected for District#1 and his decision are always with Hall County in mind not just District 1. Lancaster called for public participation. Francis Hannon stated that he is the chair of the weed board and he noted that the weed board addresses a number of little issues before it comes to the caunty board. He noted the fact that the weed department has sprayed the river beds from border to border in Hall County and this will help prevent flooding. He noted that the department has to be in close contact with the people they wark with they have to make sure that the complaints are handled. They have good employees and he expressed concern an how the public will be able to get the small patches of weeds sprayed when they need it. The weed department can do these small jobs. He also noted that the department has excellent equipm�nt and expressed concern if the board gets rid of it how would it be replaced if it is needed in the future. He encouraged the board to think beyond the dallar signs and to seriously consider this. Lancaster stated that the board appreciates the years of service and the fact that the weed board wauld serve without pay. The board knows there will be extra duties and they will not take the decision lightly. Mr. Hannon also noted the spraying jobs that the department does and this is revenue to the county. Mr. Schuppan stated the he represents the rural area and stated that the county needs to get out of business that the public can do. The county will still have the equipment and will do the inspections and follow-up on the complaints. Mr. Hannon expressed concern on how one person was to manage all of duties including the Howard County contract. Mr. Schuppan stated that they need to look at what is best for all of Hall County. Lancaster called far public participation. Karen Hancock stated she owns acreage and she relies on th� weed department to do her spraying. They are professionals and ar� knowledg�able af the chemicals that need to be used. She expressed concern that private companies may not have the knowledge. Lancaster called far public participation. Diane Muhlbach stated she lives at the end of Old Potash Highway and is a land owner that has fought noxious weeds. She appreciates the weed department and expressed concern on who is going ta enforce spraying the small patches of weeds. The department has the equipment for pastures and small areas. She stated she understands the budget process 3