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Discussion was held on changing the July 315t special meeting date and there will be no <br /> changes at this time. <br /> 11. DISCUSS AND APPROVE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY - <br /> Mr. Purdy stated that this was discussed at the last meeting and they are going to move <br /> forward. They want to provide it to all depaRments. He talked to the City of Grand Island and <br /> they are pleased with the program and they have 200 to 300 calls a year. They have discussed <br /> going out for a request for proposals and need to talk to Mid American to discuss the funding. <br /> Mr Schuppan questioned the cost per employee and Mr. Purdy stated that it is a flat fee and <br /> they receive 5 sessions. An employer can also refer an employee if they see the need. This is <br /> a mental health issue and is an avenue for counseling it is appropriate for the entire county and <br /> is extended to the family. The fee would be about$7,000.00 for the entire county. <br /> Mr. Ziola noted that it can be mental health issues or for substance abuse issues and he stated <br /> he would like to explore this issue. <br /> Schuppan made a motion and Arnold seconded to move forward on this program and obtain <br /> informal bids. This will be referred to the insurance committee and they can come back with a <br /> recommendation. Mr. Ruiz will assist with the process. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, <br /> Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBIE ACTION REGARDING MOVING VETERANS SERVICE , <br /> OFFICE — Mr. Quandt stated that the board voted to move the veterans service office to the � <br /> court house annex and the process seems to have stopped. The carpet is to be completed the <br /> end of August and he wants to move forward and set a date to move the office. <br /> McFarland stated that they want to make plans to move after the carpet is installed. Mr. Shuda <br /> has also ordered furniture and it is being held until they can move. <br /> Mr. Schuppan stated that they need a comprehensive plan on how the rest of the building will <br /> be developed in the future. <br /> Mr. McFarland stated that the facilities committee has been meeting and they are working on a <br /> plan but this building may not meet all of the needs for the county. The court administrator's <br /> handbook indicates how much space has to be available. He doesn't think it makes sense to <br /> use the dollars on remodeling that building if it won't meet all of the needs of the county. Mr. <br /> Schuppan stated that they need to look at everything that needs to be done and put it all <br /> together. They need a plan with real numbers and he suggested that a contractor could plan <br /> the project. <br /> Mr. Quandt stated that the veteran's service office needs to be moved then the probation offce <br /> has space needs and the HAVAC project needs to be done. <br /> Lancaster noted that if the building were empty it would take a year to complete the HAVAC <br /> project and if it is done at night it will cost more and may take longer. They need to set <br /> priorities. <br /> Mr. McFarland stated that they did sit down with a contractor and asked a lot of questions and <br /> there was concern that if the project had to be completed with people in the building they would <br /> not consider bidding it. Mr. Schuppan stated that is why there needs to be a plan. The board <br /> 3 <br />