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6. 10:00 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION — UNION NEGOTIATIONS - Lancaster made a motion and Richardson seconded to go into executive session regarding union negotiations. Arnold stated that there are 2 reasons for an executive session to prevent needles harm or injury to an individual or to protect the public interest. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 9:59 a.m. Executive session 10:16 a.m. Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to go out of executive session. Arnold stated that no other subjects were discussed no votes were taken and not action was taken. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Held 5 minute break Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to retain Mark Fahleson with Rembolt Ludtke as legal counsel for the union negotiations and to retain expert assistance if necessary. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 13 DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION TO DECLARE ANTIQUE LIGHT BULBS REMOVED FROM HALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE AS SURPLUS- Lanfear stated that the old light bulbs that were removed during the courthouse renovations still work and have historical value and the Historical Society can make use of them. Lanfear made a motion and Jane seconded to declare the light bulbs as surplus property and give them to the Hall County Historical Society. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 12 DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION TO RATIFY RECORDING OF DEED FOR FEDERAL BUILDING - Richardson stated that they received the deed and had the Chairman sign it then it was to be recorded at the register of deeds office Stacy and Jane proceed to do so but did not realize there was a $64.00 fee. So Stacey wrote the personal check to record it. She reviewed the conditions on page 6 regarding the financial reports and the audit reports. Richardson made a motion and Quandt seconded to ratify the deed for the Federal Building. Quandt thanked Jane and Jack for their work to acquire the building. Richardson stated they want to look at the long range plans for the future, demolish old buildings and create a beautiful Hall County campus. Lancaster noted there are short term plans for the building for the county attorney and they are considering an architect. She also noted that the tax credits have come through and they can also be used for this building. Lanfear expressed concern on the building and questioned what it was going to cost to run the fiber optic cable to the Federal Building. Quandt stated that downtown is excited that Hall County owns the Federal Building. 6