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The board members viewed the video and pictures of the area. Lloyd and Dean Luehrs addressed the fact that these islands are causing the flooding the Army Corp of Engineers and NRD are providing nesting habitat and with the island it will increase the water flow and cause the flooding. Mr. Arnold noted that there will also be an economic impact and it will affect the roads and the crop lands. There are 6 land owners that are directly affected. Schuppan noted that the pastures and hay meadows have all of the debris from the flood water, but there is not a lot that the county can do. Quandt questioned if there is any way they can get restitution and Mr. Zitterkopf responded that He does not have any ideas but as a group they could put pressure on them and make it known what is happening. This is an economic impact for all taxpayers. Lancaster noted an issue with individuals along the Missouri River and how they proceeded with a similar situation. 18. COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS —Chairman Arnold called for committee or board member reports. Schuppan stated that the public works committee attended a road tour and looked at the bridge on 80th road and also looked at Shoemaker Island Road. No Other reports. 19 BOARD ASSISTANT'S REPORT— Board Assistant Stacey Ruzicka reminded the board members of the 1:00 audit committee meeting and the GIAMPO meeting. Chad Nabity was present and stated there will not be a GIAMPO meeting. 22 .ADDED 3/23/2015 9:00 A.M. RANDY SEE DISCUSSION REGARDING OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRANT—Chairman Arnold stated that he would abstain from voting on this issue because it could affect work load or salaries at the police department. Randy See Juvenile Diversion Director is requesting the board's approval to apply for this grant in the amount of$12,000.00. It would provide funding for overtime for an officer at the Grand Island police department as a cyber-investigator. They would track computers, face book and other sources that could impact juvenile diversion and juvenile probation. It would allow them to attend training and allow the resource officer overtime to do home visits with families. It will fit well with the juvenile justice grant. Lancaster made a motion and Schuppan seconded to authorize the chair to sign the grant application. Chairman Arnold asked that the Dan Purdy Vice Chair sign the application. The funding will go through Hall County. Lancaster noted that this would target students in Grand Island. Mr. See stated that Homeland Security is also involved and it would also track weapons, drugs and violence. Richardson questioned the cyber investigation has been done before and it has not but a good idea in today's world to track gang activity through Facebook. The vote on the motion was taken. Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Arnold abstained. Motion carried. 5