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Lanfear stated it would be more professional and will be well spent dollars. It includes the <br /> current list of buildings down town and since the last study we have added 2 more buildings and <br /> the courthouse annex needs to be addressed. <br /> Arnold noted that Berggren is now doing the State of Nebraska buildings and it is important to <br /> protect the historical buildings. We need to have this study done before we do anything costly <br /> at the Federal Building. <br /> Purdy stated that he recently toured the Courthouse in Fillmore County and they recognized the <br /> importance of historical buildings. <br /> Lanfear this will be a more in depth study and he likes that they will be talking to the <br /> departments. <br /> Lanfear made a motion and Purdy seconded to accept the proposal from Jerry Berggren for <br /> $32,500.00 for the master planning proposal and authorize the chair to sign. <br /> Arnold stated he wants to see the full board have input and discuss the issue. Schuppan noted <br /> that it will be some work on the part of the board. The vote on the motion was taken. Arnold, <br /> Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Mr. Webb stated this is the study and addendums can be added to the proposal to address <br /> specific issues. Mr. Berggren talked to the board via a phone call and explained some of the <br /> steps of the process. Mr. Berggren stated that this should not be stagnant plan it is a starting <br /> point. <br /> b) Discussion & possible action on carpet for Treasurer's Office—Mr. Humphrey reviewed the <br /> quotes to replace the carpet in the County Treasurer's Office. The carpet is a trip hazard and <br /> needs to be replaced. <br /> Lanfear made a motion and Schuppan seconded to accept the proposal from Carpet Plus for <br /> the materials and from Lynn Haggard for the installation. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, <br /> Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> c) Discussion & possible action on Courthouse stairway & rotunda floor— Mr. Humphrey stated <br /> that to replace the 23 steps with slate would be $32,000.00 and the rest would be removed and <br /> ground down to make them the same. He ask if the board wants to keep the slate steps or look <br /> for other material. This is just information for the board and they would have to bid this project. <br /> There are a total of 49 steps. Loran stated he is asking for direction from the board. <br /> Arnold stated that the courthouse has been there for 110 years and this is the time appropriate <br /> material. The committee will proceed with replacing the slate steps. <br /> Lancaster noted that the windows and stair costs could be used for tax credits. The county has <br /> been approved for the first steps for the tax credits. <br /> d) Discussion & possible action on front exterior entrance steps to Courthouse— Mr. Humphrey <br /> showed pictures of the front steps into the Courthouse showing the cracks on the steps and the <br /> walls and where caulking was used to try and seal the cracks. The water is leaking inside and <br /> on the new ceiling tiles that were just installed. <br /> 7 <br />