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9:05 a.m. Held a Board of Equalization meeting. 9:23 a.m. Adjourned the Board of Equalization meeting and returned to the regular meeting. 5, PRESENTATION REGARDING HALL COUNTY 4-H TEENS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM - Bredthauer stated that there was a new program started at the Extension office and she ask D'Ette Scholtz with the Hall County Extension office to give a presentation on this program. D'Ette stated that they received some funding for this program and they hired two high school students to encourage all kids to experience 4H program this summer. She introduced Rosalinda Sebastian and Maricella Paramo. Rosalinda is a student at Senior High and Maricella stated she just graduated. They explained that they wanted to reach students that would not normally have an opportunity to participate in 4H programs. They held programs at St Mary's, Howard School and Cherry Park Apartments. They held various sessions to engage kids and make it fun in areas like science, engineering, animals, and entrepreneurs to start a business, stress relief, the environment and health eating. And also communicating and relationships. Their goal was to reach underserved audiences. They distributed flyers at the various locations and let the kids attending summer school at Howard know that the classes. The board members complemented the girls on their efforts and encouraged them to continue. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and Matt McGuire requested to address the board and he noted the following. • Expressed concern from rural Hall county about cutting law enforcement and fire services Lancaster noted that this was a City of Grand Island Issue and the county would have no control over this • Concern on the proposed truck wash that was not approved • Concern on reckless driving • Concern on crime issues • Concern on the rerouting of Highway#30 • Concern on the fire protection in Kenesaw • Addressed concern on the condition of Mr. Stueven' s land suggested the county should help him negotiate contracts • Suggested he county should reallocate funds to help with the police and fire 7. FACILITIES - a) FEDERAL BUILDING UPDATE— Richardson stated that the renovations for the Federal building are moving along according to the schedule. The walls are painted a light gray and the trim is a darker gray color. Loran distributed a new construction schedule to the board members. Building and Grounds is working with Doug with IT Department to help pull cable in the building. He stated that they had a construction meeting and they explain what they are 2