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4. COUNTY ATTORNEY—A) DISCUSSION & POTENTIAL ACTION REGARDING ENGINE <br /> BRAKE RESOLUTION — Deputy County Attorney Sarah Carstensen had prepared a draft <br /> resolution and she ask the board if they had questions. <br /> Peterson noted the general restrictions and the laws that were cited and the board's authority to <br /> do this. The signs will be posted and give notice of the restrictions. He questioned if the <br /> previous notice will be rescinded and Sarah stated it should be left in place but this will update <br /> the signs and give notice of the 2 mile jurisdiction. The fine has also been increased to <br /> $500.00. <br /> Quandt stated this had been a problem for many years this will give a zone when the truck can <br /> slow down he thinks this a good way to go. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to move forward with the resolution for the <br /> engine brakes. The map show the 2 mile jurisdiction. <br /> Hartman ask if they were going to address loud radios and loud mufflers there are nor noise <br /> ordinances. The muffler rakes may save a life. <br /> Sarah Carstensen noted that there is discretion if you look at the situation and you try to <br /> minimize damage to people or property. <br /> Quandt noted that there are ordinances against excessive noise and disturbing the peace. Law <br /> enforcement would have to be at the location <br /> Mike Dobesh 2491 South 110th Road, Wood River, requested to address the County Board he <br /> stated he is not opposed to the areas by JBS and understands the reasoning. But expressed <br /> concern on the 2 mile jurisdiction. He noted that there are 175,000 acres of corn and at 200 <br /> bushels an acres it would be 23,625 loads of corn and with 15,000 acres of beans at 60 bushels <br /> an acres it would be 675 loads of beans and that is just the grain it does not address fuel, <br /> construction or fertilizer. His issue is safety and expressed concern on the area on Hwy 281 <br /> that it would affect they already have school zones and hospital zones he would like to expand <br /> the area around JBS or use a time frame during day hours. He also expressed concern that <br /> the older truck cannot install the mufflers. <br /> Hurst expressed concern and noted there have not been any tickets written even in Lancaster <br /> County and questioned if this is necessary. He also noted the issues with the trains they Aare <br /> 24 hours a day and we have no control on them. It is a waste of time. <br /> Richardson stated she had started working on this and expressed concern that there could be <br /> an enforcement issue. <br /> Gregg Baxter owner of T & E Cattle Company stated he is one of the largest consumer of truck <br /> traffic in Grand Island 2 mile jurisdiction. He hauls 320,000,000 pound of feed and they truck <br /> cattle in and out. He has tried to be a good neighbor and has had conversation with the truck <br /> drivers regarding the use of engine brakes. He has security cameras and time stamps and <br /> weighs the trucks. He tries to be responsible to the public. There are mechanical benefits to <br /> the engine brakes is it appropriate to limit the use there are a lot of people that are responsible <br /> but it will be hard to enforce. <br /> 2 <br />