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1??FC'I'I1 Mary Kay Donohoo reminded the board that she would like to use the County Board meeting room on May 12 at 12:00 p.m. Quandt questioned Deputy County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz on where Hall County stands on the ranges of valuations. The ranges are based on sales. The Tax Equalization and Review Commission looks at the classes and sub-classes and the County Board can look at individual protests. Quandt stated his concern that some people are forced to sell their homes because of the high taxes. Janulewicz stated that the valuations aren't the only cause of a tax increase but also the amount of money needed. If the budgets stay the same, this should help. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED ADDITION AND REMODEL OF MID- PLAINS CENTER: Janulewicz stated that April 27 that the committee was to meet concerning this but Lancaster could not attend but Abernethy attended but no. decision was made so he recommended to delay this item until May 12 so more information would be available. Janulewicz also requested to discuss the CWA negotiations on May 12. UPDATE ON BURLINGTON RAILROAD CLOSINGS: This item will be discussed at a later time. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE PETITION TO VACATE A ROAD: Stelk made a motion and Landis seconded to accept and place on file the petitions to vacate a portion of Shady Bend Road and refer it to the Dan Hostler Public Works Director. Abernethy, Hartman, Lancaster, Landis, Long, Quandt and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. PAYMENT FOR COPY OF PHASE I PRISON APPLICATION: Hartman stated that he would take care of this fee for photo copies. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, requested to speak to the board concerning the South Locust Street project. She stated that there was no authorization to proceed with this project and Hall County had already paid for right-of-way and purchased some property from the pfeils. Stelk explained that Hall County does not discriminate and the property that was purchased was at the fair market value and pfeils accepted the offer. Mrs. Miller was told to provide the board with a copy of the letter she received and the letter she sent concerning this. APPROVE RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATES FOR BRO 7040(19) WOOD RIVER WEST: Landis made a motion and Abernethy seconded to approve the right-of-way certificate for BRO 7040(19) and authorize the Chairman to sign. Abernethy, Hartman, Lancaster, Landis, Long, Quandt and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried.