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91F~I~ COUNTY BOARD SECRETARY REPORT: Lisa Hagen, board secretary, included her progress report and reminded the board that an audit committee meeting will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. Lancaster asked if the salary survey work-study could be held another time. It has been advertised and will remain the same. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS: John Amick, 410 Amick Avenue, Doniphan, requested to speak to the County Board. He is representing Dick Hartman on the hearing with Nebraska Disclosure and Accountability December 17. Hartman requested that the board pay for his legal fees. Jerry Janulewicz sent a letter to the board addressing this issue. Amick explained the issues that are in question. County Attorney Ellen Totzke recommended that the board wait until after the hearing to decide. stelk suggested to place it on the agenda for December 23. Quandt made a motion and Stelk seconded to add to the agenda as an emergency item to vote on paying Richard Hartman's legal fees. Abernethy stated this case was different because Hartman was told not to vote. Amick stated that Hartman has received conflicting advice on this matter. Lancaster, Long, Quandt and Stelk all voted yes and Abernethy voted no, with Landis absent. Hartman abstained. Quandt made a motion and Stelk seconded to pay for Richard Hartman's legal fees. stelk stated Hartman is elected and elected officials need to have legal representation. Abernethy, Lancaster, Long, Quandt and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no, with Landis absent. Hartman abstained. Motion carried. The hearing will be held December 17, in Lincoln, at the State Capitol Building Suite 22 and it is an open meeting. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Stelk - She attended the computer committee meeting, personnel committee meeting and she attended a school board meeting for Heartland Vision Government Committee. The salary work study will be December 15 at 6:00 p.m. Quandt - He attended a Library board meeting, a 2-mile jurisdiction meeting and an ADA meeting. Lancaster - She attended the personnel and computer committee meetings, the Reuse meetings last Thursday at 9:00, 10:00 and the meeting at College Park. She also toured the VA medical center and this could provide good space for long-range planning. She encouraged people to drive by the Hall County Park to see the Christmans display. She requested that letters be sent to David Arnold and Joel Dalton to congratulate them on awards received. Hartman - He attended the Reuse meeting at 9:00 and things will be changing in the next two years. He attended the building and grounds and personnel committee meetings and a meeting in Kearney on water uses, he also attended a meeting at the Holiday Inn on the juvenile facilities and they will be touring a facility on December 18.