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Richardson reported that the CASA event was held and they sold more tickets and raised more <br /> money than ever before. <br /> Lancaster stated she would like to hear about the wellness program and how it would compare <br /> the benefits of a wellness plan with the cost. She also stated that she talked to Tom Ziller <br /> regarding the stairs and stated that the lighting is terrible on the stairs and that could be <br /> corrected today and that could help. She also noted that the slate for the stairs would be more <br /> expensive but there may be other options. <br /> Schuppan stated that they have discussed the other materials and granite would be cheaper <br /> and that would have to go back through Ziller's. <br /> Arnold noted that there is a price difference between granite and slate and granite would have <br /> been available in 1905. They need to take responsibility to take care of the issue. <br /> Schuppan stated they will have more to report at the next board meeting. <br /> Quandt stated that there 3 positions up for election to the Weed Board and only two candidates <br /> were running. He questioned if the County Board has to make an appointment to fill the other <br /> position? It would need to be someone from the rural area. The two city positons will be up in 2 <br /> years. Schuppan also stated that they need someone to serve on the Regional Planning <br /> Commission from the rural area. <br /> Richardson questioned if there has been any progress on the sign for the Federal Building <br /> Quandt requested that they get some other estimates. Schuppan stated that they do not need a <br /> $3,000.00 sign. Richardson reminded them that the sign was to be in place in 6 months and it is <br /> now 7 months. She provided Loran with some pictures of different signs. Discussion was held <br /> and Arnold suggested that Jan and Pam make the decision to find a sign. They will move <br /> forward with the project. <br /> Schuppan stated they will have information on the items at the next meeting. <br /> BOARD ASSISTANT'S REPORT—Stacey stated she did not have a report. <br /> Richardson stated she will distribute the United Way materials today. <br /> PUBLIC PARTICIPATION —Chairman Arnold called for public participation. Quandt stated he <br /> wanted to recognize KRGI reporter Jon Dibbern. The board stated they appreciated working <br /> with him and wished him well. Jon suggested to the board that they be sure to use their <br /> microphones. He accepted a positon in Lincoln with Consolidated Life Choices. He stated that <br /> one of his biggest stories was the return of the Hero flight. <br /> NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Discussion was held on the payment of the early claims in <br /> December and that will be address at the December 13, board meeting. <br /> Discussion was held on the board of corrections meeting that is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The <br /> board has completed all of the items on the agenda. <br /> Lancaster reported that at the corrections steering committee Todd addressed the issue of <br /> overtime hours. He is down several employees and some are out on medical leave. This was <br /> the only point that he brought up at the steering committee meeting. <br /> 4 <br />