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9. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT TO HALL COUNTY VETERAN'S SERVICE COMMITTEE— Mr. Quandt requested to discuss this issue. He noted in the state statute that they are to submit 3 names and also questioned if the veterans service committee members are bonded. Chairman Lancaster stated that they have difficulty finding someone to serve and the board has had this discussion before. County clerk Marla Conley stated that her affice does not have bonds on file for the committee members. Mr. McFarland stated that if they only submit ane name then that is the only person ta consider. McFarland made a motion and Schuppan s�conded to confirm the appointment of Gary Camp ta the Veterans Service Committee. Arnold stated that the board has had this discussion befare and if anyane wants to serve on the committee they wauld have come forward and ta his knowledge no one has. Mr. Purdy stated that the county can require a band but have not done so and he questioned if the board wants to change this. Mr. Arnold stated that there is not a requirement to advertise for the positions even if we are not getting the 3 names. The board makes the appointment from the list they receive. Ms. Lancaster questioned why we would interFere in the process and asked if the board wants to change. Mr. Quandt stated he just brought it up as a point of clarification. The vote on the motion to approve the appointment was taken. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none vot�d no. Motion carried. Held a 5 minute break. 6 CORRIE EDWARDS— MID PLAINS CENTER FOR BEHAVORAL HEALTH SERVIC�S, INC UPDATE REGADING TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM — Ms. Edwards stated that she has been seeing some issues with law enforcement with juveniles and the dollars that it cost for placement. She would like to come back with an update regarding this issu�. They have recently started a transitional living program and noted the following: • Each year more than 600 youth age out of the foster care program without adoptive parents or guardians • Most organizations are built around the needs of homeless adults and families not young people • H�meless youth and young adults are at a higher risk for sexual exploitation, mental health disabilities chemical or alcohal dependency and death • It is estimated that 45% of youth aging out of the foster care become homeless within a year � They are more likely to become involved with the criminal justice system. The Mid-Plains Center's Transitional Living program provides young adults leaving the faster care,juvenile justice and youth mental health system the intensive in-hame support and guidance they need to make a successful transition to adulthood. The typical age is between 17 5