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Richardson made a motion and Lanfear seconded to close the public hearing. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 14. APPROVE THE AMUSEMENT LICENSE FOR WOOD RIVER MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE - Schuppan made a motion and Purdy seconded to approve the amusement license for Wood River Municipal Golf Course. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 21. Continued discussion regarding open meeting law. Mr. Zitterkopf stated he is not suggesting that the committee did a criminal act he is here to do a job and is trying to keep them out of trouble they do not need to ask for more problems. They need to keep in mind subcommittees need to be cautious and not take action. Lancaster expressed concern that the larger issue is the expenditures every bill goes through the board but they need to know what it is. It is important to do business in the light of day and bring it to the board to make decisions. Mr. Lanfear stated he talked to Jack and if it requires a signature it needs the approval of the board. He expressed concern on the change order the engineer will need to make those decision and he does not know why they would need to come to the board. Richardson stated she appreciated Jack's interpretation and all committees need to be aware of these actions and what just be aware of what needs to be done by raising awareness we will all become better committee and board members. Steve regardless of the minutes nothing has happened and they can put it on the agenda for the next meeting to be approved. There was no ill intent to push through that was not done. Mr. Lanfear thanked Mr. Zitterkopf for the explanation. 22 DISCUSS AND APPROVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN PUBLIC SESSION - Mr. Quandt stated that the committee meetings are killing county government and wants to see the committee meetings rolled over to the regular meeting and they would be a committee as a whole, He listed all of the committees and suggested putting them on the agenda and making them open and honest. Quandt made a motion to move all of the committee meetings to the county board meeting and hold them after the regular meeting. Chairman Arnold called for a second to the motion. No second was made. Mr. Lanfear asked Mr. Zitterkopf if that would be legal and he expressed concern on the agenda there would have to be an understandable agenda. Mr. Lanfear expressed concern that it would slow things down. Lancaster it is a worthy discussion some only meet every couple of years and if it requires action it would come to the board. They had facilities met at the end of the regular meeting and it worked well and she would like to see it continue. The corrections committee works well and the information goes to the board. 6