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at what other counties do and how the fund can be utilized. They are to be used for tourism so they are working on a grant application process. The CVB will review the applications and then they will come to the county board for final approval. Quandt asked if the funds could be used for Stuhr Museum. Ms. Lancaster explained that 2% goes to CVB for the day to day operations and the additional 2% is for brick and mortar Mr. McFarland stated he received an update on the Federal Building and Mr. Rothmeier stated he hopes to have a response back on the recommendation to make the building available by the end of next week. 7. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY Leonard J. Rainforth, 7387 West Rosedale Road Doniphan, Nebraska stated that he is a lifelong resident of Hall County and was employed by New Holland Case IH. He currently helps his son farm. He stated that he applied for the positon because he wants to see the county continue economic development and housing development and encourage new business to help the tax base. If there is more property development the community will grow. He stated that his experience is basically common sense. It is important to not bring in something that does not fit and you have to consider the surrounding properties. He also has an associate's degree in business. He stated that the role should be advisory and they should look at the proposal and make sure they are correct and financially relevant. Greg Robb, 327 Amick Avenue, Doniphan, Nebraska. He stated his family has been here for generations and he wants to give something back to the community. He owns a couple of business and feels that he can make a contribution to the commission. He has had experience working with Hall County Emergency Planning and had a good relationship and has worked on some issue because of his business. When issues come forward it is important to consider the adjacent land owners. When there is a direction and a plan that development will build the tax base and not affect other businesses. Lancaster noted that that are both committed and can contribute to the commission. 8. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman McFarland called for a motion to make the appointment. Purdy made a motion and Ziola seconded to appoint Gregg Robb to the Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Arnold stated that the board could not go wrong today with either one of them and he stated he appreciated that they came forward and applied. Mr. Schuppan stated that he was going to abstain from the vote. The vote on the motion was taken. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Schuppan abstained. Held a 5 minute break 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION — UNION NEGOTIATIONS — Lancaster made a motion and Ziola 3