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5 Lancaster stated this will go directly to Senior Citizens Industries there are only 2 out of 8 counties that run these program dollars for the enhanced programs. Hartman questioned how many people are on the payroll and Dana stated 35 to 37 but that includes transportation and there is 1 in Wood River and 1 in Doniphan and a part-time activities director, there is also kitchen help kitchen manager, janitor and 35% of Theresa salary is paid by transportation. Richardson made a motion to table this for 2 weeks for more information. She has concern that the board is changing the dollars. Discussion was held no second motion failed. Lancaster clarified what the service programs included. Hartman expressed concern on the fact that Doniphan and Wood River have been cut. Theresa explained that Doniphan and Wood River set their own programs. MAAA cut the budgets for Doniphan and Wood River. Lancaster stated they will make sure that they have the dollars they need. Dana discovered that there was an error on the food dollars and MAAA made an error on the food program calculation and they did provide the additional $20,000.00. Hartman ask if the $19.000.00 would stay here Lancaster stated that Senior Citizens prepares the food for Doniphan and Wood River. Richardson ask if there is an interlocal agreement that addresses the dollar amounts. Discussion on the agreement Sarah will check the agreement. 9.10:00 A.M. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIDENCE WITH WATER PROBLEMS ON AIRPORT ROAD AND HWY 281 —Quandt noted that there are water problems on Airport Road and Hwy #281 and Eagle Scout Lake is high. Tom Hanson 3207 North Homestead Drive north of Grand Island on Airport Road and he is a member of the home owns association; there are 21 homes in the area. The issue is the ground water the Morris Creek project and CAAP is affecting their ground water and there is confusion who is responsible for the upkeep of the Morris Creek drainage ditch. Mr. Hanson went to the NRD they stated it is not their problem to take care of it. He also talked to the city with no resolution. They suggested a dewatering project to address the ground water and they pump 340 gallons a minute and are still not keeping up. He expressed concern on the lakes at CAAP and ask if they were lined. There wasn't a problem until the Morris Creek project went in it is full of vegetation and he questioned who is responsible for the maintenance. Mr. Hansen noted that there is a sign that states "In cooperation with Hall Merrick counties and the NRD" Don Smith had also addressed the county board regarding this issue and there were several people present that are part of the association. The City had installed dewatering wells but they were turned over to the home owner's association. No one downstream wants the water. Mr. Hanson noted that the NRD will not clear the brush out of the creek. It was suggested that the start a petition to have city sewer. Quandt questioned the outflow box at Eagle Scout Lake and it was noted there is also a pipe culvert to drain water. The ditch needs to be cleaned out.