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9:05 A.M. Held a Board of Equalizatian Meeting 9:1p a.m. Returned to the regular meeting. 1A RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD �ROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS ANNUAL CONFERENCE — Lancaster stated that the Register of Deeds received an enhanced electronic achievement award. This is not a competitive award it is recognizing the electronic advancements of the R�gister of Deeds to put the informatian on line. Lancaster also noted that the IT department played a key role in setting this up and thanke Mr. Drudik for his efforts. Arnold also noted the accomplishments of the IT department and stated that this makes our life easier. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Lancaster called far public participation. Marlan Ferguson requested to address the board. He stated that he may be moving to the city as the interim administrator if it is approved by the city council for at least 90 days. He noted that the city and county are experiencing growing pains as we reach the 50,OQ0 in population. He thanked the board for their support. He also stated that he wanted to support the South Central Economic Development District. 4 COUNTY ATTORNEY — DISCUSSION REGARDING RE-ASSIGNMENT OF JURY COMMISSIONER DUTIES — Deputy County Attorney Jack Zitterkopf stated that he will not take the blame or credit for this agenda item. County Attorney Mark Young stumbled across this statute and he read the statute. This issue needs some research and stated that he is nat sure how much time this would take. He suggested referring this to a committee to research the issue. Discussion was held. Quandt made a motion and Arnold seconded to refer this to the personnel committee to research the issue af the jury commissioner and to look at any other obligations there may be because of the population of Hall County. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy Quandt Schuppan and Ziola all vated yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 5. SHARON HUEFTLE SOUTH CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT— Sharon Hueftle with the South Central Economic Development District was present she thanked the board for their support and noted that Mr. Quandt s�rves on their board. They cover 12 counties and she works with the communities to promote economic develapment. She noted that with the South Central's District assistance there has been $5,252,234.00 in funding. They provide resources and information for businesses. She also noted that the Nebraska Regianal Officials Council is another excellent resource for the economic development areas. Mr. �'ergussan noted that they assisted New Holland with th� block grant. Ms. Hueftl� alsa encouraged the smaller communities in Hall County to contact her.