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The board held a 5 minute break. Casey Sherlock returned with the results of the bid opening. He reviewed the bids and there were no issues. He recommended awarding the bid to Husker Steel in the amount of $50,680.00. Schuppan made a motion and Lanfear seconded to award the bid to Husker Steel and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Casey stated that the estimated was $335,000.00 and the total bids were at a total of $316,000.00 for the bridge construction and that is under budget by $20,000.00. Casey ask Dan Douglas and Bailey Gibson to come up. He stated that today is Dan's last day with the county he is moving on to new opportunities. He wished him luck and he will be missed. Casey stated Dan is moving across the street to the City. He also stated that Bailey Gibson will be his replacement. She stated she is excited to take the position. They will be working on hiring someone for the department. Casey stated that he will be resigning his position as County Surveyor effective December 29, 2017. He handed his letter to Chairman Lancaster and she read the letter. Lancaster stated this is a total shock. Casey stated he cannot discuss details this is a new opportunity for him and he will be relocating. Arnold noted that this is not on the agenda so it will be accepted at the next meeting. Richardson thanked for him his service very professional and she has only heard wonderful things about him. 11a) DISCUSSION ON REMODEL OF MEIDLINGER OFFICE AREA TO CREATE ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE - Richardson stated that they are proposing to put a wall back in the former Meidlinger office area it is large enough to make two offices. Probation is adding more staff and by putting the walls in there will be 5 offices and a storage room. Mr. Humphrey stated they will not have to purchase another door they will be able to use an existing frame. They are doing the electrical work and running the data wiring. Quandt expressed concern on how much more space they are going to need. Mr. Humphrey stated that Ms. Hultine feels this will accommodate them well. It is unknown what will be needed in 5 years. Lancaster stated the county needs to start some discussion with the state regarding probation. They need to be reminded that this is costing us and other counties. Lanfear ask if there is a dollar amount of what they had to spend they need to know the number it is getting close to a million dollars. Mr. Humphrey stated most of this will be done in house and they already have the carpet. Quandt expressed concern that that building may not be enough space this is a burden to the county. Lancaster stated it is important to keep a good relationship with the state senators. 6