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Break 11:11 am Meeting back in session 11:17 am 11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM BETH BAXTER WITH REGION III FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING (QUANDT) Beth Baxter stated that they have seen a huge increase across many organizations that they have contracts with, Beth went over some of the numbers on her document she had gave to the commissioners. She stated that Region III has experienced a short fall and was requesting $27,103.87 to get thru the fiscal year thru June 30. Peterson questioned Beth if this was due to Covid-19? Peterson stated they could have issues down the road as well. Lancaster stated many people are struggling mentally as well with Covid-19 issues. Quandt made a motion to grant a one-time expenditure for Region III in the amount of$27,103.87 Bredthauer seconded the motion. Bredthauer, Hurst, Hartman, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, and Richardson all voted yes, none voted no. Motion Carried. 12. FACILITIES-DICUSS BUDGET-Loren Humphrey stated he only had about $13,000.00 left in budget for June. He was stated he was concerned with some upcoming expenses that were in works with the road sprayer and Juvenile diversion and Road department wanting protective windows put in. He stated there had been some talk from District and County Court about using the federal building for court, he stated that would be at least an additional $9,000.00 to get the elevator certified. Lancaster questioned why the Equipment and Improvement reserve can't be utilized? She stated to Humphrey that is what it is for. Humphrey just wanted to bring to the Boards attention that his budget was getting low. Lancaster thanked him for keeping them updated. Loren Humphrey updated the Commissioners about a grant that was in the works for roughly $58,000.00 he stated he is still gathering expenses from the departments. Peterson questioned what numbers were looking like so far for expenses for Covid-19 related?