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98;: cJCJ~1 APPROVE FINAL PLAT FOR HEAVENLY HAVEN SUB-DIVISION: Stelk made a motion and Lancaster seconded to approve the final plat for Heavenly Haven Sub-division. Abernethy, Hartman, Lancaster, Landis, Quandt and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no, with Long absent. Motion carried. DARLENE NIEMOTH PETITION OPPOSING PRISON: Darlene Niemoth, 5575 Skypark Road, Grand Island, presented a copy of a petition to the board, with about 300 signatures opposing the prison. Landis stated she had recieved calls concerning another petition drive. Janulewicz stated that is was satisfactory to accept the petition at this time, but if Grand Island is on the short list on March 9, a public hearing will be held for public input. Stelk questioned if the people signing the petition have to be registered voters. Janulewicz stated this was not legally binding on the county only opposing the issue. Quandt stated a survey was done but they still proceeded with the application process. Stelk made a motion and Quandt seconded to accept and place on file the petition opposing the prison. Abernethy, Hartman, Lancaster, Landis, Quandt and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. UPDATE ON PURCHASE OF SHERIFF'S CARS AND SHERIFF'S REPORT: Sheriff Terrill Perkins stated that the Highway Safety grant for $12,039.00 was received and the units are being installed. He also stated that Grand Island REACT donated $250.00 for the purchase of a stop stick device. Sheriff Perkins showed the board the first aid kits and stated that they are hoping to renew the supply of teddy bears for children. He reported that 40 people are interested in the reserve deputy program and they will receive training. Perkins thanked the building and grounds department for their help cleaning up the Wood River substatio~ and he also thanked the road department for their safety inspections and maintenance on the patrol vehicles. The new patrol cars should be delivered in six to eight weeks, and one of the trade in vehicles may be traded with the corrections department so they would have a newer vehicle. PROPOSAL ON HALL COUNTY AND CITY OF GRAND ISLAND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT: Sheriff Perkins had visited with the audit committee concerning the proposal for a law enforcement agreement with the City of Grand Island and Hall County and he is requesting what direction to take on this matter. He stated that this type of consolidation would go a long way in solving problems. The traditional ways of policing have changed. The Wood River law enforcement contract is a stepping stone and the differences could be worked out. Abernethy questioned if there was a state statute that addresses county-wide law enforcement and the consolidation of city and county services. Stelk suggested a work-study session with the city to address this or setting up a committee to study this. Landis suggested the County Board study the feasibility of the concept. Hartman suggested appointing a committee to prepare the proposal. Quandt questioned what the savings would be. Stelk made a motion and Quandt seconded to have the criminal justice committee work on a law enforcement proposal. Abernethy, Hartman, Lancaster, Landis, Quandt and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no, with Long absent, Motion carried.