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Lanfear expressed concern on the language the flag is up and flying. They had problems with the rope it had to be replaced and they had to pick up the flag. There has always been a POW MIA flag at the annex building. Lancaster expressed concern she felt it was disrespectful and it should have not happened Hall County has always looked after the veterans and some are more committed than others. Richardson stated that the support of the veterans have never been ignored the flag shows support. The flag was back up prior to this agenda item being added. Mr. Humphrey stated he called Mike Ponte about the flag issue and when he called back he stated it would be nice to have a flag up and now it is up. Arnold stated that this is a political stunt and to state that some have more concern for veterans is highly offensive. He has served his community for 35 years as a police officer. The committee chose to not make a recommendation. Lanfear commented that this is political and he feels the veterans are being misused. Mrs. Allen 4301 Claussen Road Grand Island noted the number of he family members who have served in the military. She is a member of the patriot riders. She stated that we owe it to the service men to fly the POW MIA Flags. It is a small thing to fly a flag there are still servicemen missing and they should be remembered. Butch Hurst 2009 Sheridan stated he is a veteran and was a police officer for 40 years. This p Y could have been handled easier by a phone call to put up the flag. The flag has been put up. David Jensen 4066 Edmund Drive United States He stated that the POW MIA Flag is up in the rotunda in Washington, D. C. and there should be decision to make it mandatory that anywhere the U. S Flag is flown the POW MIA flag should be flown. When they came back from Vietnam no one cared. He questioned why it would be called a specialty flag. His organization was founded because of the issues from Vietnam. He gave the history of his family's military service. We need to make sure that we do not forget. Richardson thanked them for coming. 4. COUNTY ATTORNEY— B) EXECUTIVE - SESSION PERSONNEL-Arnold made a motion and Lancaster seconded to go back into executive session on item b and item c. there are two reasons for an executive session to protect the public interest or to prevent needles harm or injury to an individual. Arnold, Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 11:31 executive session regarding item b went out of executive session for item b at 12:06 p.m. 12:06 p.m. executive session for item c went out of executive session for item c at 12:41 p.m. 6