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It was changed that the non-elected department heads need to bring it to the county. The first part is out of state statute regarding the county purchasing act. The other part is Hall County policy and procedures. The informal proposals will go to the county clerk. The elected officials will be exempt. They checked with NACO and the formal and informal proposals need to be attached to the claims. Quandt stated that he appreciates the policy. Lanfear made a motion and Quandt seconded to approve the county policy and procedures. Arnold noted that change orders are amendments to a contract. These have to be approved by the county board. Richardson stated that she was glad to have the statement to not impede progress on a project was added. Stacey stated that she and Jack had not seen the policy and she made suggestion to clean up the policy. The informal bids for appointed officials will be approved by the county board. The elected officials follow the county purchasing act. Schuppan expressed concern and stated that they tried to keep the board informed on the issues on the county office building sometimes they only received one bid. There are provisions on the federal building project. The vote on the motion was taken. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt and Richardson all voted yes and Schuppan voted no. Motion carried. 14. APPROVE 2017/18 BUDGET SCHEDULE AND SET SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS - Stacey contacted the board members regarding any conflicts and these are the dates that have been set. When the meetings are advertised there is a starting time but no ending time. She noted that she used 3 days for the elected officials and department heads to present their budgets. Richardson made a motion and Lanfear seconded to approve the 2017/18 budget schedule and set the special board meetings. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried BID OPENING —Casey Sherlock stated he reviewed the bids and the question on the service location on the Volvo would be Anderson Ford Grand Island. Hansen International and Volvo listed exceptions to the specifications but Nebraska Truck Center did not list any exceptions and theirs was the low bid. He recommended awarding the bid to Nebraska Truck Center. Schuppan made a motion and Richardson seconded to award the bid to Nebraska Truck Center for$154,346.00. Casey stated that he has $150,000.00 budgeted and he would keep the dollars in that line item or use it for the asphalt resurfacing. Discussion was held this is equipment and not a project they would use a new budget number. 6