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PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE - Mr. Riehle stated that they cleaned out the road ditch by Susan Niemoth' s property and replaced a pipe and to help with the flooding. There is someone that is trying to build a home in that area and they are in the low area. Steve stated that he received the report from the State of Nebraska regarding the road safety audit and there were 11 signs that were corrected and there were some others that needed corrected for site distance. They now have a policy when they cut down a tree they also clear the vegetation. The safety committee met with Tim Baxter from NIRMA and then they will meet with all of the employees November 17th and go over the recommended procedures. NIRMA needs to approve the safety committee and the individuals have to be approved by the union. He also stated that they received some information from NEMA and they are requesting more information. The reimbursements may be coming soon. The Nebraska Department of Roads has completed the fracture critical bridge inspection and there is one bridge that needs replaced. With the county bridge match program it may help. Discussion was held on the 10 hour days and concern was expressed on the expanded hours and the issue of holiday pay during that time. They are still working Fridays to get the road work done. The repairs from the March flood are all done and they are working on the list of projects he also stated that with the 10 hour days they are able to get more work done. 13. FACILITIES — B) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET BID OPENING FOR STEP REPAIR AT THE FEDERAL BUILDING (11/12/2019 at 9:45 a.m. with bids due 11/8/2019 at 5:00 p.m.) Mr. Humphrey stated the steps need to be repaired and he ask if they want to use the limestone steps of concrete. Discussion was held and it was suggested to bid it both ways. Loran stated that everyone is busy now and ask if the board would like to wait until next spring. They could bid it now and schedule it for next spring. Richardson stated she would like to bid it now. Mr. Humphrey stated he will have to send a letter to the national Park Service for the approval of the repairs. Richardson made a motion and Quandt seconded to set the bid opening for November 12 2019 at 9:45 a.m. with bids due November 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson Quandt and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. C) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET BID OPENING FOR SKID STEER - discussion was held and they currently have a Bobcat skid steer that they are leasing. Bredthauer made a motion and Quandt seconded to purchase the Bobcat skid steer for the building & grounds department from the state bid price. Quandt ask when the lease is up and Loran stated at the end of October. The cost is $44,546.44 and Mr. Humphrey stated that he did not budget any dollars for the purchase and he 8