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Discussion was held on the ownership of the land and Mr. Humphrey stated they have had <br /> other applications that had different owners but he has confirmation regarding the location of the <br /> tower. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, and Richardson all voted yes <br /> and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 6. GROW GRAND ISLAND & CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE PRESENTATION <br /> 8.DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON DRAFT OF RESOLUTION REGARDING <br /> PROHIBITING THE USE OF ENGINE BRAKES AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS WITHIN HALL <br /> COUNTY— Lancaster noted that items 6 and 7 were to be together. <br /> Tonya Brown with Grow Grand Island and Cindy Johnson with the Grand Island Chamber of <br /> Commerce were present. There was a joint meeting with the City of Grad Island and the <br /> County regarding a draft proposal prohibiting the use of engine brakes. Discussion was held <br /> about increasing the fine if that would be a better way to enforce the regulations. This is a <br /> quality of life concern and the regulations are on the book and perhaps the level of fine may be <br /> a way to detour the actions. They feel that the quality of life out weights the convenience of <br /> using the jake brakes. They also noted that Cairo Village has an ordinance and the fine is <br /> $250.00. It was questioned if that makes a difference or do they continue to use the jake <br /> brakes. <br /> Lancaster noted that the fine is only $25.00 and that is a minor concern if the fine is higher it <br /> will bring it to their attention. <br /> Ms. Johnson stated that the ordinances and the signs are still there and from the meeting they <br /> would like to address this and put it to rest. <br /> Hurst even with this new resolution it is difficult to catch them. He expressed concern that it is a <br /> waste of time for law enforcement because they would have to be there and catch them. <br /> Richardson thanked them for coming she has heard from constituents in her area and also <br /> worked with Jerry Watson. He put extra patrol in the area and the fine needs to be increased. <br /> Hartman noted that the biggest share of the truck are going to Monfort and they are bull haulers <br /> from southern Nebraska or Kansas. 90% of the cattle killed at Monfort are not local. <br /> Quandt noted the problem with the jake brakes at the Veterans Park and Capital Avenue. <br /> Sheriff Conrad stated this is an on- going problem. The villages currently have the ordinances <br /> and the fines that address the jake brakes. Once law enforcement get there it stops but the <br /> trucks continue to use them. Once a few tickets are written it may help it will show that the <br /> fines will be enforced when they see law enforcement out there. He stated that the first fine in <br /> Cairo is $250.00 and the second fine is $500.00. One other issue is that they can hear the <br /> brakes but they have to see them to. <br /> Peterson questioned if there is a way to communicate it to the trucking industry? He also noted <br /> that the fine could help. <br /> Sheriff Conrad stated that the signage regarding the fines will help but the trucking firms come <br /> from all over the country. He stated he could set up selective enforcement but that would <br /> involve some overtime pay. <br /> 5 <br />