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9:05 a.m. A.M. Held a Board of Equalization meeting 9:12 a.m. Adjourned the Board of Equalization meeting and returned to the regular meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION —Vice Chairman Purdy called for public participation and no one responded. 5 COUNTY ATTORNEY no items listed 16 COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS - Lancaster reported that the village committee discussed the electrical inspections that are currently being done by the state and the committee agreed to request the state to have Hall County reinstated to do the inspections. Mr. Pickrel is certified to do the electrical inspections and he would be more assessable and the revenue would go to the county. This information will be sent out on county stationery and the chair will sign the letter. Lanfear reported he attended the emergency management meeting and the focus was on the backup emergency system. They are looking at a new building by fire station #1 and using City Hall as the backup location. If there is a new building the cost of maintenance will go up and he expressed concern on a buy back option if the building is leased. Quandt expressed concern if the county was going to be involved in this issue. The county currently pays half of the operations would we also have to pay half of the lease. He also questioned if this could be a bond issue and Lanfear stated Mr. Ferguson is looking at this. Lancaster also agreed something needs to be done but the county should have some input. We need to know where the dollars are going. Lanfear agreed the entire board should be involved. He also stated there was discussion about adding a multipurpose room. There is also a cellphone tax that could help pay for the bond. Quandt stated that the Memorial Day service was very nice. 6 SANDI STEVENS MIDLAND AREA AGENCY ON AGING BUDGET INFORMATION — Sandi Stevens executive director distributed information to the board members and thanked Pam and Dan for serving on their board. She noted that 75,582 meals have been served and stated that she would like to invite the senators to go on a home delivered meal route. She noted the various activities that are held at the Senior Center and stated they also have a program for those senior that may need more help. The member ship fee is $10,880.00 and that is based on the census information. The share for Hall County to support the senior center is $19,125.00. She also reviewed the other funding sources and also stated they receive client contributions that help support the budget. Lancaster added that funding also goes the Doniphan, Cairo and the Wood River Senior Centers. The meals on wheels also provides a contact for the people who receive them. She stated Theresa does a great job and the exercise room is popular. Quandt noted that people who use these programs still feel independent. Lanfear also noted that the person delivering the meals is also important they are dedicated volunteers. 2