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16. BUDGETS —Quandt stated that he is on the Region III board and they were informed that they will have budget cuts. The state revenue dollars are down. He expressed concern that we may see valuation decline and noted that the city has frozen some dollars. Lancaster stated we want to be proactive instead of reactive and suggested putting off some expenditures. There will also be another round of raises. She does not want to raise taxes or lay off people. Stacey stated that delaying necessary costs may cost more in the long run. This will be the last year for the salary survey increases. We need to consider if programs are statutory required and that may not need to be funded. We may need to make changes to the health insurance. Lancaster stated that the valuations do affect budgets but even more the valuations on land is reflected for 2 or 3 years down the road. Instead of large purchases like at corrections we need to look at a 3 year process. She also noted that the federal inheritance tax could affect what the state does with inheritance taxes. We may not be overstaffed but could consider cross training. When the state talks about short falls they are talking about projected revenues the county actually is cash dollars that are down. BOARD ASSISTANTS REPORT- Stacey reported that the radio spots have been filled. She stated that the audit will go out on the web site and documents that needed to be completed on the bonds will be done. There are other agencies that are waiting for the audit. It is not ideal to receive it this late. 24. FACILITIES AGENDA a) RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BIDS FOR ROOF FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY BUILDING—The bids for the roof replacement were reviewed and he is recommending to accept the low bid from Weathercraft Roofing for$43,964.00. He talked to all three and they followed the specifications. Schuppan made a motion and Lanfear seconded to accept the bid from Weathercraft Roofing for$43,964.00. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. b) DISCUSS &APPROVE CONSTRUCTION FIELD ORDERS ON THE COURT HOUSE Mr. Humphrey provided a list of the construction field orders for the Courthouse renovation project. These were items that were not included in the original bid but had to be addressed in order to keep the project moving forward. The ceiling in the courtroom was a big item but all of these issues were discussed by the board and were changes that had to be done. The committee discussed and approved to move forward. For example the flag pole for the veteran's office was installed because they were able to do the work. Stacey expressed concern on bid requirements and some were broken up into individual projects but there should have been proposals. Discussion was held on the hot water heaters. This was $13,896.00. Mr. Humphrey explained when they discontinued the use of the water heater at the old jail they had to provide hot water in the bathrooms so they added the 5 extra water heaters in the bathrooms. 9