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95F- 155 12:10 A.M. Meeting was recessed. .. 1:15 P.M. Returned to regular session. Resolution #1653 was passed to board members for signatures. Discussion was held on the importance of persuing this year. Hartman made motion and Rosenkotter seconded to accept and place on file the lebters from John Wagoner and Monica McGuire. Abernethy, Hartman, Landis, Leslie, Quandt, Rosenkotter and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. If the protests were not filed on time the County Board does not have any jurisciction to accept them. If it is not a timely filing they can appeal this to district court. Quandt made motion to refer John Wagoner's and Monica McGuire's letters to the Deputy County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz. Abernethy, Hartman, Landis, Leslie, Quandt, Rosenkotter and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Quandt discussed with the board a problem of unhappy customers at the motor vehicle department and their abusive language. This matter should be referred to the department supervisors and officials. Quandt discussed the editorials in the Grand Island Independent. Quandt made motion to sent a letter to Trudy Treu asking what the problem was. No second, motion failed. Rosenkotter presented an explanation on incentive budgeting to the board members. They discussed implementing this in the upcoming budget but the board felt they needed more time to work on this. The changes to the budget letter were discussed and board members presented their ideas. The following suggestions were addressed: Maintain the $30,000.00 in special fund for repairs Add statem~nt on salaries needs to retroactive to July 1, 1995. Step raises were discussed. They need to meet with county officials. A personal meeting is May 18, at 10:00 A.M. this needs to be discussed. These changes will be incorporated in the budget letter. Discussion on the televising of the county board meetings was held. Various proposals were presented. Stelk made motion and Hartman seconded to have the board meetings televised for the next budget year. Discussion followed,this needs more study. Stelk and Hartman with- drew motion and second. Quandt made motion and Hartman seconded to study televising county board and other county related meetings and the cost. Abernethy, Hartman, Leslie, Quandt, Rosenkotter~nd Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Landis was absent!~-atf.endinfg another meeting. BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Stelk - Midland Area on Aging, Criminal Justice meeting.in Eegards to contracts with villaqes and the second tier public defender. The Trans- portation"Committee" is. doing a comprehensive transportation plan and - . a conferance call with Federal Transpo~ion Department concerning STP Funds. Also attended Library Board meeting. Abernethy - Attended Head Start, Central Community College and College Park meeting, Criminal Justice Committee meeting, D.A.R.E. graduation and Sonna Holmes retirement. Rosenkotter - Head Start meeting, NRD meeting, Transporation Committee meeting, Mid Nebrasaka Area on Aging, Public Works Committee. She shared information on Head Start and the children that are underfed. Landis - Reported on the scope of work meeting. The Reuse Committee will be attending the meeting in Indiana. NEW BUSINESS" The board signed the proclamation for the Convention and Visitors Bureau.