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by the suburbs of Lincoln or Omaha. There are not very many rural senators. He is not considered rural because his district is within the city of Grand Island. Lancaster asked if he had any thoughts on allowing the caunty to set their own fees. Senatar Gloar stated that he is meeting with Sheriff Watson tomorrow and they will discuss this issue. The argum�nt may be that it is the responsibility of the sheriff to serve papers and collect taxes, but this has grown. How are they to spend their time serving papers or traffic control? He also noted that the legislature raised the park fees because they were not cov�ring the costs to maintain the parks. There needs to be a balanc� between fees and tax dollars. Mr. Arnold noted that there is a difference regarding the papers that the sheriff has to serve some are for private companies and he thinks the fees should cover the total costs. He appreciates looking at the mandates and also noted that years ago the city has its own jail, caurts etc but they eliminated the penalties that required jail time so the costs were shifted by changing the ordinances. Mr. Quandt noted that the county loses $10.17 on every paper that is served and the property tax payers have to pick up the additianal costs. He expressed concern that public safety sufF�rs when deputies ar� s�rving papers. Senator Gloor stated they are meeting tomorrow with the sheriff and chief of police. Senator Gloor stated that 3 years ago they started working on the replacement of the Veterans Home. The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will have to carry this issue forward to the federal government. He hopes the home will stay in Grand Island but they do nat know. Lancaster stat�d that this is a very patriotic community and noted the suppart for the "Hera Flights". She thanked Senator Glaar and stated he serves us well. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and no one respond�d. 8. DISCUSSION ON ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE FOR PROBATION OFFICE — Mr. Purdy stated that Clay Schutz with the State I'robatian Office received confirmation the he will receive two additional officers in Hall County and Buffalo Caunty and h� is requesting to use the vacant space that was previously occupied by the juvenile attention center for the new afFicers. Lancaster stated that this was discussed at the facilities cammittee meeting and it is the county's responsibility to provide space for the probation affice. The attention center space is not being used so it makes sense to use it. Mr. Schuppan stated that h� had also met with the criminal justice committee and this was brought forward to the county board. Schuppan made a motion and Quandt seconded to allow the state probation office ta use th� juvenile attention center space for the probation office. Mr. Purdy stated that the state will do the upgrad�s if needed. Arnold, L.ancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziala all voted yes and nane voted na. Motion carried. 11. AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - DISCUSS AND APPROVE RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #09-021 OF THE HALL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATED MARCH 31, 2009 T� REVISE THE INVENTORY REPORTING POLICY— Lancaster 3