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7. 9:35 SHARON HUEFTLE SOUTH CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Sharon Hueftle with South Central Economic Development District presented handouts to the board members. The economic development districts were established by the legislature and are recognized by the Federal Government. There are 8 active districts in Nebraska and is a 501/3C status. The South Central is a 13 county district. She reviewed the staff members and noted some of the programs they offer to communities at no cost. She noted housing projects in St. Paul and Central City. Last year they did a Comprehensive Economic study and partnered with UNK to secure the funding. She showed a power point presentation to the board members. There is information on line and they are focusing on housing. She noted that the workforce is a big issue and retaining them. She noted a "Post Career Expo that they held. The board thanked her for the presentation. 8.10:00 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS - Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to go into executive session. There are two reasons for an executive session to protect the public interest or to prevent needless harm or injury to an individual. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 9:40 a.m. executive session 10:19 a.m. Peterson made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to go out of executive session. Lancaster stated that no other subjects were discussed no votes were taken and no action was taken. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 10. DISCUSSION & INFORMATION FROM WOOD RIVER RESIDENTS REGARDING HUMANE SOCIETY — Becky King, 7190 South Nebraska Highway#11 Wood River stated she wanted to bring to light information regarding information that was not correct during the March 14 flood in Wood River. There was discussion regarding the evacuation and the pet care and they tried to contact the Humane Society and the person that answered the phone stated they did not do that. So Ms. King contacted other rescue people in Hastings and they provided supplies and also the rescue from Lincoln helped. It was handled by 3:00 p.m. she noted that the Humane Society has a trailer with supplies but they were told that the society does not do that. She distributed information to the board members and an additional letter. Richardson as if she is associated with rescue companies and Ms. King stated that she is. Richardson passed out information. Richardson also had a letter from Jill Hornady that she read. She noted there has been a lot of drama at the Humane Society and a number of people have left but it is time to move forward in a positive fashion. They need to work parallel the mission is the same and they need to move forward. Richardson stated she will talk to Jon Rosenlund about an emergency plan. Peterson stated this has already happened and he suggested that there be conversations between the communities and move forward they cannot change what happened. 4