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2A COUNTY CLERK CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS OF 2016 COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN - <br /> Hall County Clerk Marla Conley called for nominations for the Chairman of the Hall County <br /> Board of Supervisors for 2016. <br /> Mr. Schuppan nominated Scott Arnold <br /> County Clerk Marla Conley called for any other nominations <br /> Ms. Lancaster nominated Jane Richardson <br /> County Clerk Marla Conley called for any other nominations <br /> County Clerk Marla Conley called for any other nominations <br /> No other nominations were received, nominations closed. <br /> Quandt requested that the vote for the chair be an open vote. <br /> Lanfear stated he did not have any objection but this is a poor time to bring it up. It should have <br /> been discussed before. <br /> Arnold stated that traditionally this has always been done by ballots and there would need to be <br /> a motion to change the format. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Richardson seconded to have open ballot for the vote for election of <br /> the chairman and vice chairman. Lancaster, Quandt and Richardson voted yes. Arnold, <br /> Lanfear, Purdy and Schuppan all voted no. Motion failed. <br /> Quandt stated that he would use voice vote. He stated that other boards that he serves on the <br /> chairman and vice chair are given the opportunity to speak regarding what they will do for the <br /> board the next term. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Lancaster seconded to allow the candidates for chairman and vice <br /> chairman to state what they will do for the board next year. Lancaster, Quandt and Richardson <br /> voted yes and Arnold, Lanfear, Purdy and Schuppan voted no. Motion failed. <br /> Quandt requested to address the board regarding the candidates and how he feels. <br /> He stated that last year was terrible and noted issues on Mr. Arnold's house and expressed <br /> concern on his attendance at outside committee meeting. He expressed concern on his work <br /> ethic and attendance. He also noted that Ms. Richardson worked on the application for the <br /> federal building and it is back on track. The board needs to start working together. <br /> Ms. Richardson stated she would like to make a couple comments. She would offer a fresh <br /> start and make a positive change. She has not served on this board for very long but has been <br /> on other boards for a number of years. She noted that Jeremy Jensen did not have any <br /> experience but that was a positive change. <br /> B. ELECTION OF 2016 BOARD CHAIRMAN <br /> The board members cast ballots and Stacey Ruzicka and Jack Zitterkopf tallied the ballots. <br /> Quandt voted for Richardson by voice vote. <br /> 3 <br />