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12. DISCUSSION REGARDING LETTER FROM FOP LODGE #10 DEMANDING NEGOTIATIONS — Lanfear stated that he feels uncomfortable discussing this in open session. Lanfear Made a motion and Quandt seconded to go into executive session regarding the letter form FOP Lodge#10 demanding negotiations. Schuppan stated that the board needs to be aware of the letter and they can go into executive session. Lancaster stated this executive session is to prevent needless harm or injury to an individual and to protect the public interest. Chris Rea, Greg Ahlers and Sheriff Watson will be included in the executive session. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 10:32 a.m. executive session Held a 5 minute break 11:00 a.m. Arnold made a motion and Richardson seconded to go out of executive session. Lancaster stated that no other subjects were discussed no votes were taken and no action was taken Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. This letter will be referred to the chair of the negotiations committee Steve Schuppan. 9 UPDATE FROM SHARON HUEFTLE WITH SOUTH CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - Sharon Hueftle, Executive Director for South Central Economic Development District distributed information to the board member. She stated that they are adding a deputy director. She noted they assist communities with needs assessments, grant writing, housing, nuisance abatement programs and offer services to businesses. They have been helping in Wood River to assist 9 home owners to renovate their homes and there was also a location that will be demolished. They assisted Cairo to put together a plan and apply for a grant. The Aida Clerk attended a workshop that they held and they have worked with a couple businesses that were interested in loan funds. They also formed a group to sponsor some different pilot housing projects. They are hoping to secure some funding to do individual development plans. Chairman Lancaster called for questions and no one responded. She thanked Sharon for attending. 11:00 a.m. Held a board of Corrections meeting 11:35 a.m. Adjourned the Board of Corrections meeting 11 HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL— DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDED BID FOR RENEWAL- Matt Wullenwaber with Mid-American Benefits was present regarding the insurance renewal. The thanked the board for the long term business with Mid-American. He has met with the insurance committee and the audit committee and this renewal has been challenging.