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that have been issued. There were 416 cards and they used $40.00 to start at the $15,000.00 <br /> then it would go up to $20,000.00. They also felt that is would be better to let the library issue <br /> the cards. They felt that this would be the best for households outside of the city limits. <br /> Schuppan noted that the put $10,000.00 in the budget and questioned if they could use that as <br /> a starting number and use that for the first year or put a limit of 250 people. That could be a <br /> start. <br /> Richard noted that there were 416 people that purchased the cards. Discussion was held that <br /> this was an annual fee. <br /> Lancaster stated that does not affect her area but this is important for seniors and children. <br /> The city wants $40.00 a card and it is not fair that people pay the sales tax and the food and <br /> beverage tax and still have to pay for the card. They have been working hard to get this <br /> negotiated. People need access to a real library. <br /> Lanfear stated when this first came up he did no see it as a benefit but it is more than books. <br /> The $40.00 a year is keeping them away and it is a quality of life issue. Pam, Jane and Gary <br /> have negotiated it down to a reasonable figure. <br /> Quandt had a phone call and was concerned people come in and pay sales tax and occupation <br /> tax he wants to see a plan for the rural people <br /> Purdy questioned if they could use keno dollars. <br /> Stacey addressed the keno funding this would be a grant and you still transfer the keno funds. <br /> If you spend money you are spending money. There is $10,000.00 budgeted and that would be <br /> 3 quarterly payments. <br /> Arnold stated he was not happy but it is necessary to do what is best. It is a quality of life issue. <br /> It is worth the money that is spent and this $00.00 fee should not affect a person's budget. He <br /> will agree with the committee and there should be an interlocal agreement. <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Lanfear seconded pending a favorable response from the city <br /> and a request to Jack to work on an interlocal agreement to approve the library card agreement. <br /> Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt and Richardson voted yes and Purdy and Schuppan voted <br /> no. Motion carried. <br /> 6. 10:15 A.M. — PUBLIC HEARING — HALL COUNTY BUDGET—Quandt made a motion and <br /> Lancaster seconded to open the public hearing for the Hall County budget. Arnold, Lancaster, <br /> Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion <br /> carried. Brad Fegley was also present. <br /> Chairman Arnold called for public participation and ask if there were any additional comments <br /> from the county board and no one responded. <br /> Chairman Arnold called for public participation and no one responded. <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to close the public hearing for the county <br /> budget. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes <br /> and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 4 <br />