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d. UPDATE ON ADULT PROBATION OFFICE Connie Hultine was present and stated that <br /> under LB 605, District#8 will have 4 more new positions and will be provided funding in July <br /> there isn't a huge concern on space but Hall County is the second largest and there will be more <br /> offenders and they do not know what the numbers will be. Purdy noted that there may be <br /> additional space available August 31, 2016. Connie stated that they will not be able to start <br /> looking at hiring until January and there are training periods. She also noted that there is a bill <br /> that will be reintroduced where the state would pay rent. She just wanted to update the board. <br /> 22b. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON COURT HOUSE WINDOWS <br /> Loran stated that items b and c were discussed in committee and the replacement windows <br /> were discussed some time ago and no decision was made. He is looking for direction and <br /> asking the board members if they want more information. <br /> Lanfear noted that there was discussion if some of the windows could be opened and Schuppan <br /> also questioned if they should open. There was also discussion if the windows should be kept <br /> historic or look at the aluminum inserts. <br /> Loran stated that last year they had a proposal for$183,350.00 for historic windows but they <br /> would not remove the old ones and that would be an additional $10,000.00. The aluminum <br /> windows would be $139,400.00 and they would remove the old ones. There was also <br /> discussion to keep the interior the same and put inserts on the outside. The committee wants to <br /> know if they should move forward or leave them alone. <br /> Lancaster stated that this was discussed in the past and would like to see them move forward <br /> get prices to compare the costs. <br /> 22c. DISCUSSION &ACTION ON REPAIRS TO COURTHOUSE ROTUNDA SKYLIGHT- <br /> Loran showed pictures of the copper dome on the roof and noted that it is leaking. There is only <br /> one company Weathercraft out of Lincoln that can do these repairs and it was about <br /> $29,958.00. Discussion was held if there may be other options to repair it and this may be the <br /> time to do the repairs. Loran is to get more information and bring it back to the board. <br /> He also reported on the gas leak at the HHS building the gas company found that there are 2 <br /> abandoned gas lines and they are installing new lines and a new meter. They also had to <br /> evacuate the building because of the gas. <br /> a. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE There have been some odor and dust issues at the courthouse <br /> and they have placed air scrubbers in the building. Judge Young will be gone for several days <br /> so they will be working in his area. He reported that there is no asbestos on the pipes and also <br /> noted that there are no gas lines to the courthouse. The gas was leaking into the ground and <br /> migrating to the courthouse. The judges have also asked that a small restroom on the third floor <br /> to be redone. <br /> Lancaster and Richardson addressed the color of the paint, tile and carpet and dividers in the <br /> office building so would be uniform but there is a concern that the paint is to light. She also <br /> expressed concern on the painting project and how it was done and they have requested that <br /> some issues be corrected. <br /> Lanfear noted that they moved in quickly after the work was done. <br /> 7 <br />