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OFFICE REPORT HALL COUNTY REGIST�R OF DEEDS FEBRUARY 2013 bOCUMENTARY STAMP FEES $ 4,267.35 RECORDING FEES $ 20,727.00 PHOTO COPIES $ 135.80 5. a) RECOGNITION OF DEPUTY JESSICA HOBACK FOR HER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SHERI�'F'S DEPARTMENT--Sheriff Jerry Watson stated that Deputy Jessica Hoback is leaving the sheriff's department for the City Police Department to take a position as a crime analyst and he presented her with a plaque. He stated that she had worked numerous positions for Hall County SherifF's Department. Ms Hoback stated that she has learned a lot and appreciated the opportunities that she had while working for Hall County. 5b). LORRI ROGERS RETIREMENT RECOGNITION — County Sheriff Jerry Watson stated that Lorri Rogers with the Nebraska State Patrol is retiring after serving 29 years. Since 1991 she was assigned to investigative services covering 17 counties regarding liquor licens� compliance. He thanked her for her service. Ms Rogers stated that it was a pleasure to work in Hall County she had a wonderFul career and was happy to have spent her time here. 9:�5 a.m. Held a Board of�qualization meeting. Adjourned back to the regular meeting at 10:05 a.m. 6. 1p:Qp A.M. PUBLIC HEARING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HALL COUNTY NEBRASKA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Quandt made a motion and Purdy seconded ta open the public hearing. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt Schuppan and Ziola all voted y�s and none voted no. Motion carried. Dustin Butler and Theresa Engelhardt and board member Pat Stecker were present with the increase in the papulation of Grand Island to 5�,000 the transportatian system will be changing. They noted that there was an increase in the fuel cost to $4.25 a gallon and their insurance will be going up due to the number of accidents that were not the fault of the Senior Citizens drivers but they have to incur 10% of the cost. They have also increased their trips to the rural areas. Ms. Engelhardt also noted that they have a partnership with another agency in Cairo to bring residents to Grand Island for their appointm�nts. They are requesting $3,20Q.00 more than last year with the total county share of$98,526.00. There should be a decrease next year because the city will have to take over the routes in the city limits. They have had some meetings in the rural areas addressing how they can better serve them. Mr. Schuppan and Mr. Purdy have attended same af those meetings. Ms. Engelhardt stated that it is their goal to set fixed rates in the rural communities. The city could hire Senior Citizens to cantinue to serve the city residents but they would need to pay them for the services. Mr. Arnold questioned if they would have enough buses and Theresa stated they would but would need to continue increasing their fleet. At this time they are not 2