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13. FACILITIES UPDATE — Mr. Humphrey was present and reported that the walls at the Federal Building have been removed and the contractor is putting back the walls he is doing a good job and noted that the wood trim has been put back on. They are getting ready to set up the courts and are need some desks. He suggested that the board stop in and look at it, it is going smoothly. He reported that they have been ask to come in during the noon hour to sanitize the courtrooms. He ordered an electrostatic fogger and you can use this to spray over everything and it kills viruses including Covid in 10 minutes. You can spray it on any surface including paper and it does not cause any damage. He stated that the cost was $900.00 but it is worth the cost. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION TO REOPEN HALL COUNTY PARK — Bredthauer stated that she had a text message and was ask personally if the County was going to open the Hall County Park. With the Covid Dynamics and funding crisis she ask if they were going to open the park. It takes a lot of manpower to cover the park but the public just wants to know. She also expressed concern that the rest rooms are not all opened. Hartman stated that he looked at the park and it is 100% and there is no reason to keep it closed. Hartman made a motion and Hurst seconded to open the Hall County Park and noted there will be one restroom open. Mr. Humphrey stated that he has talked to campers here and across the state and people are traveling by campers they are buying them or renting them. Rich & Sons stated that the camping business is booming. He stated that they do not necessarily need the restrooms most camper have showers. The board ask about the tent camping and Loran stated that they do not have that much tent camping. They have one restroom open and it is maintained. Peterson ask if they would need any lead time to get it read to open and Loran stated that it is ready now. The vote on the motion to open the Hall County Park was taken. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Loran stated that since the Covid 19 concerns he informed the board that can control the spread through the air handling units in the buildings. There is UV light and cold plasma units that can help with this. He would like to have someone one come in and talk to the board regarding these units to keep the buildings safe. The board suggested to put this on the agenda for more information. COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS — Bredthauer reported on the Regional Planning meeting there will be a new Dollar General building Doniphan by the old clinic 8