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The Resolution #18-010 for April as Child Abuse Prevention Month was read and a copy was presented to Kacee. Arnold made a motion and Quandt seconded to approve the Resolution #18-010 for April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 6. COUNTY ATTORNEY— EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION County Attorney Sarah Carstensen stated that she does not need to hold this executive session. 15. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING THE CITY TRANSIT PROPOSAL— Richardson stated audit committee met and discussed the city's proposal. The City was here 4 weeks ago. They proposed a 3 year option and the audit committee is recommending doing one year at a time. The county cost is based on a 5% ridership and they felt it was best to do it year by year. Richardson stated that the 3 year proposal was the first year at $15,773.16, second year$17,819.87 and third year at $30,017.60. Richardson stated she requested additional information regarding the ridership but was not able to get it. Lancaster sated that she is the chair of the audit committee and the county ridership was based on 51% and audit decided to go with the 1 year agreement based on the 5% ridership. The audit committee would like to know if that is appropriate and they would also like to be able to look at other options. The county responsibility is outside of the MSA and the increased costs are a concern some of the costs may be where the buses are housed. They would also like to visit with other communities. Schuppan also expressed concern on the numbers and how it can be tracked. There may have regular riders and it would help if the county had more information. The nursing homes provide transportation for their residents. He also mentioned that the city has talked about the greater Grand Island area also. Lancaster also expressed concern on the numbers and they have not considered buying into the program when the buses that will go to Kearney or other cities. This will give us some time to consider the options. Motion Schuppan and Lancaster seconded to approve the 1 year proposal with the City of Grand Island for the rural transit in the amount of$15,773.16. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 7.9:30 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING FOR RENEWAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS - Lancaster made a motion and Lanfear seconded to open the public hearing. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Mr. Humphrey state this is a renewal of the conditional use permit. He and Mr. Lanfear made a site visit. Lanfear stated that it is very clean and well organized. Richardson called for questions or comments and no one responded. Lancaster made a motion and Lanfear seconded to close the public hearing. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 4