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and they will. Arnold questioned if there was electrical power close and Mr. Sherlock stated that there is a light pole by the gate. Lancaster thanked them for their help. It has taken years to get this accomplished. Schuppan made a motion and McFarland seconded to allow the Caunty Attorney to make an agr�ement for the propased settlement with John Ellis. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 8. DISCUSSION � POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WORKING HOURS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012 — Mr. Quandt stated that he requested this be put on the agenda. There was a request to close for Christmas Eve far the 3'h hours that the buildings are open because they will be closed on Tuesday. Discussion was held and this is in the handbook and no action was taken. 10. APPROVE BI WEEKLY PAY CLAIMS AND REGULAR CLAIMS County Attorney Jack Zitterkopf stated that he was shocked when he picked up the paper and attorn�y's fees on a case and a bill from Attorney Mr. Mock, an attorney may cause some discussion from the board. He also received a call from County Attorney Mark Young and he wanted ta point out that he tried to do everything to settle the case without a trial and second there are parts of the proceedings that are sealed and not available. He sugg�sted that any discussian regarding the fees should be held after those praceedings are opened. Lancaster thanked Mr. Zitterkapf for the comments. The costs were astounding and she noted that the caunty attorney's office does everything they can do on these cases. Most certainly we want the bad guys off the streets but there is a cost to do this. Mr. Zitterkapf stated that Mr. Mock earned th� fees that he rec�ived. Arnold stated that everyone has a constitutional right to a fair trial and if it were you it would be a comfort to know that you have the right to a trial and you cannot def�;nd yaurself, As officials our oath of office is to support the constitution. Quandt questioned if the records are seal if they are permanently sealed. Mr. Zitterkopf stated that parts af the records are sealed and he cannot promise when they will be opened. Quandt stated that it is the job of the supervisors to look at the claims and all there is a dollar amount. The fe�s were for a court appointed counsel and the caurt reviews the claims ta make sure that it has the correct time and this has been reviewed and approved. It has to be paid. Ziola made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve all of the payroll claims and th� regular claims except for the Office Net Claim. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carri�d. Mr. Quandt questioned if there wer�Weed Board Claims. Ziola made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the claim from Office Net. Mr. McFarland will abstain from voting on this claim because he has a business relationship with Office Net. Arnold, Lancaster, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted y�s and none voted no. 4