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10. DISCUSSION REGARDING TEMPORARY SHELTER PLACEMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BOYS TOWN—This was approved at the last meeting. Mr. Young apologized for the miscommunication. If a juvenile is detained and needs placement they can use the Madison or the Lincoln center's but this is a higher cost so this agreement allows an option that is a step down but allows the need to access services and is cheaper than a secure facility. The county also has to pay for transportation. There are no issues with the agreement they are just here to answer questions. Mr. Ziola questioned if the juvenile has to be stabilized before being accepted. Mr. Young stated that if there are issues they may need to be checked out at a medical facility but they can be assessed by Boys Town. Lancaster stated that Boys Town is local and has an amazing reputation. We are fortunate to have them in the community. She thanked them for the details. Mr. Schuppan asked how the decisions are made. They explained that law enforcement does an evaluation then probation completes an evaluation and they make the call. Mr. Young stated it is important to make this work as another housing option. We have spent $16,000.00 on detention and there is a powerful financial incentive to use this facility. Mr. Arnold stated that if the juvenile is held longer than 24 hours they need to be placed in a facility and with the contract in place the services will be available. Clay Schutz with probation stated that they would be able to provide a presentation to the board and go through the entire process. He stated that law enforcement assess the situation and the first option is to get the kids back home but if that does not work then they determine what level of services are necessary. Mr. Young stated that the Judges and the county attorneys are committed to have this in place so the cost can be addressed. 5A) DAN SMITH, DA DAVIDSON — DISCUSS FINANCING OPTIONS FOR COURTHOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT— Mr. Dan Davidson and Paul Greiger were present. Lancaster stated they were contacted to discuss the financing options. The intent is to not compete with the school system and finance under our lid limits without going out for bonds. It is important to have a firm that is familiar with Hall County. Mr. Davidson provided information to the board members. Mr. Davidson addressed State Statute 23-120 and how this will work this would not be a petition from the voters Mr. Greiger noted the other counties that have used this option the levy would be over a 20 year period so these bonds would be paid off the same time as the jail bonds. Arnold noted that the county could bond 30 million as long as there is room in the lid limit. Discussion was held on the various amounts and how they would affect the tax rate. The county would have to be mindful of the current tax rate and they want the public to understand. They reviewed the various dollar amounts and the probable tax rate. 5 B) APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DISCLOSURES LETTER FROM DA DAVIDSON - Mr. Davidson stated that now federal regulation make it difficult to respond to question without an engagement letter. The letter included an estimate of the fees and spells out the obligations. The 1% commission does not come into play unless there is a final decision to proceed. 3