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Quandt asked County Attorney Marty Klein about the legality of the gaming machines he had a <br /> call regarding this. Mr. Klein stated that they have dealt with the machines in the past and <br /> would research the issue and if necessary ask for an attorney general's opinion. <br /> Quandt stated they say they are a game of skill not a game of chance. <br /> 9:05 a.m. Held a Board of Equalization meeting. <br /> 9:10 a.m. Adjourned the Board of Equalization meeting. <br /> PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Chair Lancaster called for public participation and no one <br /> responded. <br /> 13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON STATEMENT REGARDING HALL COUNTY <br /> EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Al Ogg with the CWA union and William Rudolf the union <br /> steward at the Road Department requested to address this issue. <br /> Lancaster stated that the county appreciates the unions and have current approved contracts. <br /> The current agreements are satisfying on both sides. The county handbook includes a <br /> harassment policy and a code of ethic. She read the following statement. <br /> Hall County follows state and federal employment laws. Hall County strives to provide a safe <br /> and equitable work environment. Hall County does not support or condone comments made <br /> that are meant to intimidate or retaliate against county employees. <br /> Richardson expressed concern that this statement came from one supervisor. Lancaster stated <br /> it is just a statement not a policy and Deputy County Attorney Sarah Carstensen just reviewed it. <br /> Al Ogg 3119 west 18th Street Grand Island and William Rudolph 416 North were present. <br /> Quandt questioned if this statement could be added in the handbook. Lancaster stated this <br /> issue happened between meeting and it was imperative that everyone knows how we conduct <br /> business. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to add this statement to the county handbook <br /> and to make whistle blowers policy and add it to the handbook. Bredthauer stated she does not <br /> codon the comments that were made at the August 20th meeting. <br /> Richardson questioned if this is a policy or a statement and Lancaster stated it is a practice <br /> statement Sarah reviewed it to make sure it complied with state and federal laws. Sarah sated <br /> it is a statement that the county follows state and federal laws that are in place. <br /> Hurst stated it could be include as a payroll stuffer and work on a whistleblower policy. <br /> Lancaster stated this is a positive move and they need to move forward. <br /> Quandt amended the motion and Bredthauer seconded to send the statement out with payroll. <br /> Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted <br /> no. Hartman was absent. <br /> 3 <br />