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final action has been taken on the related proposal for zoning regulation amendments regarding adult establishments at the November 3, 2015 meeting. Discussion was held that Ms. Schweitzer should also make her comments at the November 3, public hearing and the letters will also be read into the record at the next public hearing. Ms. Johnson explained that the motion to table this matter is because the ordinance is incorporated in the zoning regulations She also explained that they received the responses back from the other entities and there were no conflicts. The vote on motion to table the matter we held. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 13. GRAND ISLAND AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTIVITY UPDATES— Dave Taylor and Mary Berlie were present. Mr. Taylor showed a power point presentation of the corporation and highlighted the "Grow Grand Island project" Grand Island is a certified economic development city and when they started the grow Grand Island there were 40 initiatives and they have been combined. He reviewed the initiatives. They have also attended state and regional meetings regarding foreign trade zones. They work with surrounding counties. Mr. Taylor stated they have launched a new web site. He showed a video from the web site and also showed them a new feature called `chat now" and they are looking forward to using it. He also reported that they have 4 active LB 840 projects. He requested the continued support from Hall County. Richardson ask when you can use "chat now" and it is during normal business hours Chairman Arnold called for a 5 minute recess. 11:00 A.M. Held a Board of Corrections meeting. 12:00 p.m. Adjourned the Board of Corrections meeting and returned to the regular meeting. 6. DISCUSSION &APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL DEPUTY POSITION FOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - Sheriff Watson was present and stated that Mr. Bahensky is on loan to the corrections department and Gregg Ahlers is currently running two divisions and they have also been doing some reassignments to cover. Todd is still his employee and after the five months he will take him back if the board does not hire him. He is asking to hire another deputy. There would be training time before a new deputy would be ready. He stated he would like to hire another deputy now and get that person trained. If Mr. Bahensky does not come back then there would be someone ready to go or even if he does come back he would have someone ready if and when a vacancy would occur. Quant made a motion and Lancaster seconded to allow the Sheriff to hire another deputy. Lanfear stated he talked to Sheriff Watson and there is military leave and there is someone out on sick leave. 11