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9:15 a.m. Held a Board of Equalization Meeting. 9:20 a.m. adjourned the Board of Equalization meeting and returned to the regular meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Chairman Lancaster called for public participation. Clay Schutz 117 E. 15t Street, Grand Island, Nebraska from the Stat� Prabation office distributed information to the county board members in reference to new staff requirements per L6561 Buffalo and Hall County will be increasing staff in both counties. Seven officers, three supervisors and three suppart staff members for a total of a possible 13 new employees between the two counties is the projected increase of employees with the first of the hiring to begin in July. He will be interviewing for various levels of probation supervision as well as clerical. The second round will add five more employees. There is a strong possibility that when it is all compl�ted Grand Island will have increased the number of employees between six and seven employees. Quandt inquired as to where the funds will be coming from for building and operational cost. Quandt noted that the county currently does nat have the space or the money for said expenses. Arnold asked how many of these positions currently exist in HHS. He wanted to know how many of these responsibilities would be transfer duties. Arnald questioned why the state is shifting the cost to the counties. Ziola asked Mr. Schutz what space does the county need to provide for his staff. Mr. Schutz stated that office privacy will be a major necessity due to confidentially. The reason that he had asked to speak to the baard is that he wanted them to be aware of action of this bill and what may eventually be required for operational cost. Chairman Lancaster closed the public participation and the supervisors returned to the regular meeting. Patricia Wagner of Central City, Nebraska who serves as Director of Clean Community Systems, was introduced to the board by Supervisor Purdy. She told the board that she has a background in law enforcement where she worked as a dispatcher for 36 years. She presented a report to the board showing the number of persons who have used the facilities of the CCS since January af this year. Purdy presented Pat with a letter of support for the CCS from the Hall Caunty Board of Supervisors. 9:40 a.m. Held Board of Corrections Meeting 10:45 a.m. adjaurned the Board of Corrections meeting and returned ta the regular meeting. # 6 Public Warks — Mr. Sherlock asked the board for their approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign item 6A) Consideration of a resolution # 13-035 approving supplemental agreement#2 to the interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads and the City of Wood River regarding relinquishment of portions of NE Highway 11 to the city and county as a result of the relocation of NE Hwy 11 with the construction of the viaduct of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Supervisor Schuppan made the motion to approve the resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign said resolution. Quandt seconded the motion. All voted yes, none voted no. Motion carried. 3