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noted that if the county denies the exemption application there is still an appeal pracess that the applicant can use. Lancaster stated that this needs to be addressed at the legislative level. They need to review these applications and loak at all of the churches and schools that have exemptions. The vate on the motion ta approve the exemption applications was held. Arnold, L.ancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON EXEMPTION APPLICATIQNS FOR: 1. United Congregational Church 2. Church of Gad of Prophecy 3. Platt Duetsche Verein 4. Hall Caunty Sheriff's Posse Assn 5. GI Fed of Labor Bldg Assn Inc. 6. Grand Island Kennel Club 7. Centro Cristiano Int Dios Es Amor Inc Ms. Pelland stated that she received a letter fram the property tax assessment division after they had r�viewed the application and they are asking for additional information on the listed exemptions. She stated that they sent a letter on March 7th and a second letter on March 26th asking for additional information. She reviewed the following: 6. Grand Island Kennel Club sent a letter back stating that they are charitable because they offer educational activities to the public. They are a nanprafit organization that was formed in 1965. They conduct training classes for dogs and also train therapy dogs. They wark with youth and 4 H members and they are requesting the County Board to approve the exemptions. Arnold noted that they are educating the owners and are non profit and nat competing for business and he feels that it fits the definition. 5. GI Fed of Labor Bldg Assn Inc. their letter stated that they provide a place for meetings, training and socializing for a nominal fee and are filing under charitable. McFarland nated that they receive a 100% exemption and asked if it could be a partial exemption. Ziola stated that he thinks they need more information. Arnold noted that if their primary purpose is to hold meetings for the union and the fees cover the overhead is that charitable. Discussion was held and the board needs more information and a letter requesting more information will be sent. 4. Hall County Sheriff's Posse Assn. Pelland received a letter from them that stated they were a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1958 ta be of assistance ta the sheriff's department ta find missing persons and move cattle off of the interstate. They do security work and help with parking at the Husker Harvest Day site. The members are all volunteers. This was marked as ag related. Discussion was held and a letter will be sent to them for clarification. 3. Platt Duetsche Verein —This application was marked as social and that is not an exempt category on the form. It is also a partial exemption because they do serve alcoholic beverages. They do donate space to be used for some charitable functions. Discussion was held if it would 2