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9:20 a.m. Held Board of Equalization meeting 9:45 adjourned the Board of Equalization meeting and returned to the regular meeting. . PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Chair Richardson called for public participation and Barb Otto requested to address the County Board. Ms. Otto distributed information to the board members regarding the campaign to place the approved nation motto "In God We Trust" in all city county and state capitols in America. The motto was original adopted during the Dwight D Eisenhower administration and Congress adopted "In God We Trust" as the official National Motto of the United States of America. In 2011 the U.S. House of Representatives to reaffirm it as our nations motto. Ms. Otto stated that she has been in 76 Nebraska Counties. She has a sample Resolution that she can send to the County Attorney. They do not spend taxpayers' dollars it come from other resources. Richardson thanked her for coming and noted that there are several documents on display at the Courthouse. Chair Richardson called for public participation Steve Irwin requested to update the County Board regarding Grand Island East Cemetery. He distributed pictures to the board members showing the markers that were repaired and that the mowing was competed. Mr. Arnold helped with the mowing. He also stated that the Historical Society will be doing some work locating graves on September 22. 5. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING THE CITY/COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM - Charley Falmlen, transit program mange with the city of Grand Island provide the board with a ridership report. They are in the process of developing accurate reports so they can pay on a direct reimbursement. They hope to be reimbursed monthly with the exact percentage amount. There is a lot of data that goes into the reporting process. Also the schedulers and the dispatcher need to have more training. Currently it shows the rural ridership at 5.92%. The current agreement with Senior Citizens expires in June of 2019 and they are currently working on the RFP and discussing the steps they need to take now to move forward. Bredthauer questioned the map and Charley stated that they have better information for the mapping. Lancaster questioned how it will be billed. Charley stated that the billing will not change under the current contract once the new contract is in place it will be billed to the county using the route mapping to calculate the amount monthly. Discussion was held on an issue with one party and that has been resolved. Charley noted that a new interlocal will be prepared next year. It will be a 3 year contract with an option for 2 more years. Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to support a future interlocal agreement for public transportation. The vote on the consent agenda was held. Bredthauer, Lancaster, Lanfear, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Arnold was absent. Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC WORKS— DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ALLOWING ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS ACCESS TO WEBB ROAD FOR LOT#3 OF PRAIRIE CREEK MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - Mr. Riehle included information in the board packet regarding the subdivision agreement and a copy of the plat of the subdivision. The agreement has restrictions regarding the development of the large lots and access to Webb Road. There is a shared driveway for lots 1, 2 and 3 and Mr. Oliver has purchased lot #3 and is requesting an additional 4