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7. BRADY KERKMAN CENTRAL NEBRASKA CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER DISCUSSION <br /> AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FUNDING REQUEST— Brady Kerkman executive <br /> director for the Child Advocacy Center was present. He distributed information to the board <br /> members. They provide forensic interviews to child victims of abuse, sexual assault and <br /> those removed from a drug endangered environment or those recovered from a kidnapping or <br /> witnesses of a violent crime. There are 7 centers in the State of Nebraska and 840 centers <br /> across the United States. The6y are non profit so there is no charge for their services. They <br /> were previously located in a 108 year old building that had significant maintenance issues but <br /> have recently moved to a new facility thanks to the assistance of Ray O'Connor he leased them <br /> the property for 10 years at half of the lease cost and donated $25000.00 to meet the necessary <br /> standards. There funding is limited and last year they requested funding from Merrick, Garfield <br /> and Clay Counties and they are requesting $7000.00 funding from Hall County. The level of <br /> funding is based on the 2013 census information. 64% of his funding comes from HHS. Since <br /> January 2014 the number of forensic interviews has doubled so they need to increase staff and <br /> services. <br /> Mr. McFarland asked if they are a United Way Agency and he stated that he is not but he may <br /> address that in the future. <br /> Mr. Arnold stated that this organization helps law enforcement in child abuse situations this is a <br /> tremendous tool for law enforcement. <br /> Ms. Lancaster thanked him for the information regarding CASA and Child Advocacy and stated <br /> she appreciates their services <br /> Mr. Zitterkopf also stated he appreciates what they do they are professional doing a profession <br /> job. They are valuable to their office. <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Arnold seconded to support Child Advocacy and their request for <br /> $7,000.00. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes <br /> and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 10. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROCESS OF APPOINTING REPLACEMENT TO HALL <br /> COUNTY WEED BOARD—Mr. Schuppan stated that Damon Obermiller resigned from the Hall <br /> County Weed Board because he is moving to Howard County. He talked to Stacey and the <br /> board needs to decide if they want to go ahead and to fill the position. They proposed to <br /> advertise for 2 weeks and have the resumes submitted by July 3rd and then at the July 15th <br /> meeting they could do the interviews and make the appointment Stacey reminded the board that <br /> they have 45 days to fill the position. <br /> Schuppan made a motion and Quandt seconded to advertise for the weed board position. <br /> Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none <br /> voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 11. CORRECTIONS STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> A) APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AMENDMENT#9 TO OPERATING <br /> AGREEMENT WITH ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL FOR CONTRACT— Mr. Ruiz stated that this <br /> has been discussed before. The average daily population will go up and the rates will go down <br /> but it will cost more. This is derived by the consumer price index. <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Arnold seconded to authorize the chair to sign amendment#9 to <br /> 6 <br />