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9:05 A.M. Held a Board of Equalization meeting. 9:19 a.m. recessed the Board of Equalization meeting the board will hold the executive sessions at the end of the regular meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Chair Lancaster called for public participation and no one responded. 4. COUNTY ATTORNEY— DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ON FARM LAND Sarah Carstensen requested to hold an executive session and Mr. Travis Rainforth would like to address the board after the executive session regarding the farm lease. Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to go into executive session regarding the farm lease. This executive session is to protect the public interest and prevent needless harm to an individual. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 9:21 a.m. executive session 9:39 a.m. Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to go out of executive session. Lancaster stated that no other subject were discussed no votes were taken and no action was taken. She also stated that County Attorney Marty Klein was also present for the executive session. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Travis Rainforth 13251 South 90th Road stated he is currently leasing the property and he has not paid the lease. He has mad arrangement to pay what is past due. He had worked with Jack Zitterkopf and he had reminded in the past to get the payment in. The next payment is due March 1.2019 if he wants to continue the lease. He expressed concern on access to the property. Part of the road was under water and he contacted the adjoining land owner and they did build up the road. The state did spray the river bank for pragmities. He expressed concern that there needs to be some work done on the river bank. He expressed concern that he needs to have a contact person if anything needs attention. Quandt quested who he had contacted and he stated he had contacted Mr. Zitterkopf and Mr. Sherlock and Mr. Riehle. Lancaster clarified that he would be able to pay the funds by the end of the week. Discussion was held and Mr. Hartman stated that Mr. Rainforth can contact him and he will take the responsibility. Bredthauer made a motion and Quandt seconded to place the payment of the farm lease on the February 19, 2019 agenda to make sure it is paid. . Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE 2018 HALL COUNTY AUDIT - Kayla Schulte and Brad Fegley were present. Mr. Fegley works with the County Board on the budget and Lutz does the audits so there is a separation of the jobs. She reviewed the following. The Independent Auditor's report regarding the responsibilities is first 3