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Vince Valentino stated that there are some changes regarding the actual ordinances. He noted the copies and the red strike outs showing the change. He stated that in 2009 the Nebraska State Legislature authorized counties to adopt ordinances and attach penalties and in 2013 and 2015 they have added more regulations. The legislature listened to the county's concerns that they did not have any way to do this and they have made changes. The proposed ordinance that is to be adopted addresses certain technical amendments. State Statute Section 23 184 Part G authorizes counties to adopt ordinances on nudity and also lewd and lascivious behavior. A separate part of the statute says the title has to encompass the of the body of the ordinance. Scott Bergthold and Mr. Valentino and Brandy Johnson felt it would be wise to add lewd and lascivious behavior to the ordinance before it is adopted. This incorporates what will be passed in the zoning resolution by the planning commission. The ordinance has to be published and set for public hearing. Mr. Bergthold also made them aware of a case from June 18, 2014 that involved permanent signage vs temporary signage. This case involved churches that did not have a permanent location, they could post a sign the day before with information regarding the service but the signs had to be removed 1 hour after the service. The zoning administrator would attempt to issue a citation if the signs were not removed promptly. This case went to the US Supreme Court and instead of intermediate scrutiny they used strict scrutiny regulations to render a decision. Mr. Bergthold receives weekly and monthly updates on these first amendment cases and felt that is was necessary to make these tweaks to the ordinance. This is not a motion for the adoption but a motion to accept the recommendation for the changes and direct the county clerk to re-publish the ordinance and set the public hearing for October 20, 2015. Chairman Arnold called for public participation and no one responded. Quandt made a motion and Richardson seconded to close the public hearing. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to accept legal counsels recommendation on the proposed ordinance that was published 9/4 and 9/11 to correct typographical errors and to update the title and to correct the content to include the reference to lewd and lascivious behavior and to direct the county clerk to re-publish the notice for the public hearing to be held October 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Gary asked what other states do regarding this issue and Mr. Valentino stated every city and village have regulatory powers. There are three cases that have gone the Nebraska Circuit Courts and you can look at those cases and what they stand for. It also depends on what circuit court you are in and what is done. We know what has been done in these cases and Mr. Berthold has recommended tweaking the regulations. He also watches the Supreme Court decisions regarding First Amendment issue. COUNTY ATTORNEY—County Attorney Jack Zitterkopf stated that he did not have any items on the agenda. 4