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Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 11.11:00 A.M. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING UPDATE FROM CENTRAL NE HUMANE SOCIETY AND THE HALL COUNTY CONTRACT (RICHARDSON) Richardson noted that at the last board meeting discussion was held regarding the contract and after make calls that issue was resolved. There is a current contract in place. There was an issue with the billing because the Humane Society did not send any invoices requesting payment but that has also been resolved and the claim is processed and will be paid. Angela Williams 306 Waldo Avenue requested to address the board she updated them on the cases and the number of calls. Jane stated that there were no calls in January or February this year. There was concern regarding the issues of calls during the flooding in March. Information was distributed to the board members regarding the Emergence Animal Plan that was put in place effective March 15, 2019 she also noted the actions that were taken on the subsequent days and include information on the city of Grand Island press release. They were not taking animals for other counties she had a call from Norfolk requesting assistance for 100 dogs. She noted that she contacted the Wood River Fire Department and left her contact number but did not receive any calls. Hartman stated that he heard that dogs and cats from Wood River were turned down. Angela stated that they did not receive any calls. They did not turn anyone away. Hust stated that as a police officer for 30 years the humane society has been very beneficial. They have the equipment and skill to handle the issues. Jill Hornday is on the board and stated that they have been under attack and provided information regarding the financials. The fund raising is up 52.8% and they have decreased expenses. The concern on the misuse of funds is no longer an issue. The have invited Jane and Butch to attend the meetings and will keep them well informed. She thanked the board for the support. 20. DISCUSS & APPROVE DATES AND TIMES FOR SPECIAL BUDGET MEETINGS AND SET TIME FOR FORMAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETINGS Stacey Ruziicka prepared the list of the budget meetings. The Board of Equalization meetings were scheduled for July 17, 18 and 19 but no times were set. Discussion was held and the following times were set Wednesday July 17, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday July 18, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday July 98, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The final action will be Monday July 22 at 9:00 a.m. and the budget meeting will be the same day in the afternoon. Bredthauer made a motion Quandt seconded to set the date for the Board of Equalization formal hearing for July 17 3 to 7 p.m. and July 18 3 to 7 p.m. July 19, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 10