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/~ 9~~Oh3 Cedarview Roads. He said 49 of the 58 lots have been sold in the Amick Acres East Subdivision. The issue was discussed. Mylus Robinson of 233 South Hilltop Road in Doniphan said he submitted a petition to Hartman for paving ~ mile on the west side of White Sunny Slopes Subdivision. Hartman asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for next week. Jim Swanson of 2316 West Louise in Grand Island said he also owns property in AIda. Swanson asked how many road projects will be put on hold for the South Locust Street Project and how much will this project cost. Hostler addressed the cost of the project by saying that the 1992 estimate was $800,000 not including the costs of the environmental impact study. Abernethy said the County will probably spend $300,000 annually for three years on this project. Stelk said the latest estimate given to her was $830,000 but she expects the project to cost approximately $1,000,000. The board discussed the use of keno funds and the maintenance of Husker Highway. Tom Adkins of 4323 South North Road in Grand Island said he is the owner of J.I.L. Asphalt and spoke in support of using keno money for road projects. He questioned the cost of the South Locust Street Project. Adkins said if road projects are halted for three years his firm could go out of business. Hartman made a motion which didn't receive a second to pave 1~ miles using keno funds and 1~ miles through the Road Budget. He said the County will blacktop four miles of road this year, the two miles of 1R Road and the two miles near Doniphan.. Hostler said one mile of 1R Road and one-half mile of Stolley Park Road are already in his budget. Abernethy said 64% of the property tax money comes from Grand Island residents. Hartman said the other 36% pay city sales tax in Grand Island. Landis compared Hall County's Road Budget to Buffalo County's 1993 Road Budget. Robert Humiston Jr., of 1007 East Fourth Street in Grand Island spoke in support of using keno money for road projects. He asked about the costs of the South Locust Street Project. Rosenkotter explained why she regretted voting last year to spend keno funds on road projects. Leslie said some keno money should be held back in case a lid is imposed. These issues were discussed further. Hartman made a motion which was seconded by Leslie to close the public hearing. Quandt, Landis, Hartman, Stelk, Leslie, Abernethy, Rosenkotter voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Hartman made a motion which was seconded by Landis to.only spend $150,000 in keno funds on these road projects and add $150,000 to the amount to be spent from the Road Budget for these projects. Hartman said this will still allow all of the proposed road proiects to be done. The issue was discussed _ ()l1.qnn~ T.;>n,.;!; e.