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9:05 a.m. the Board held a Board of Equalization meeting. <br /> 9:15 a.m. returned to the regular meeting. <br /> PUBLIC PARTICIPATION —Chairman McFarland called for public participation and no ne <br /> responded. <br /> 5. COUNTY ATTORNEY - a) EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING POSSIBLE LITIGATION — <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Arnold seconded to go into executive session. This executive <br /> session is to protect the public interest. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, <br /> Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 9:16 a.m. executive session <br /> 9:33 a.m. Lancaster made a motion and Arnold seconded to go out of executive session no <br /> other subjects were discussed. Mr. Zitterkopf requested to pull this item from the agenda and <br /> items 5 c, d and e will be discussed later in the meeting. <br /> 4. 9:30 A.M. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE NEBRASKA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND HALL COUNTY TO HOUSE STATE INMATES AT <br /> THE HALL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Corrections Director Fred Ruiz <br /> stated he was hired 6 years ago and given the task to provide care and custody and control of <br /> inmates and to make some money as well. They have done a fairly good job but there are <br /> issues that are not always under the control of the county. There have been changes with the <br /> ICE detainees so they are looking for other alternatives for revenue they have worked with other <br /> counties and those revenues are up but it is hard to make up for the large numbers so they <br /> have looked for other places and made some contacts. The state has a shortage of beds and is <br /> overcrowded they made a presentation to the counties regarding housing state inmates and he <br /> is bringing this forward. Today there are representatives from the Nebraska Department of <br /> Corrections. This program is different that the state mandate of housing an inmate and when <br /> those funds ran out the counties are no longer reimbursed for housing the state inmates. The <br /> funds for this program have been appropriated and funded for a year and the county is <br /> reassured that we will receive payment. They are proposing to enter into a memorandum of <br /> understanding to house the state inmates. They are proposing to start with 20 to 30 inmates <br /> and would like to get to 80 to 100 inmates. The state would be responsible for the medical, <br /> dental and prescription costs. Mr. Ruiz stated that he used the formula that they use with ICE to <br /> determine a daily rate. Using that formula the rate would be $95.69 but they have proposed a <br /> rate of$88.00 per inmate per day. The cost of food will go up but the cost per meal will go <br /> down but they will still be serving more meals. Mr. Ruiz stated that they were at 210 inmates <br /> due to an increase in ICE detainees. This is the basis of the agreement and they hope to <br /> approve a MOU in 2 weeks in order to start taking inmates. Mr. Ruiz introduced Larry Wayne <br /> Deputy Director of Programs and Community Services. <br /> Ms. Lancaster asked what type of inmates would be transferred. Mr.Wayne stated they would <br /> provide a list of potential transfer and Hall County can refuse anyone they do not want. <br /> Mr. Quandt questioned Mr. Ruiz if there was an assault in the jail would Hall County be <br /> responsible and Hall County would but there are always some risks. The state needs space <br /> and this is a good opportunity for the county. <br /> Larry Wayne Deputy Director programs and Community Services introduced the following: <br /> 4 <br />