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Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 6.DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON HALL COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTOR DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL REQUEST TO GO 1/2 TIME & RELATED ISSUES - Greg Cramer stated the building inspector has been in place for 4 years and they worked together to get this up and going. There were life safety issues that needed to be covered, if there is a disaster they need to make sure things are done right. When Wood River was flooded there were 100 homes that were damaged and some of the homes had structural damage and they did inspections on the wiring, framing and plumbing. The building inspector waived the fees because of the flood. This protects the communities and he would like to see the board pursue a full time building inspector. They need to have someone with experience Alan also does the electrical inspections it Lancaster noted that they worked hard to get this department accomplished and it has been very successful. The communities have contributed to help fund the department. When Alan stated he was going to retire they ask if he would stay part-time because it is hard to find someone with the certifications. If they pursue a full time employee it would be nice to have him here. It the department goes away it will not come back. Hurst stated we have had a full time inspector he ask if we need a full time inspector. He stated it scares him to add duties to a secretary and then come back later and need a full time inspector. Hartman ask what licenses he would need. And Alan stated he is licensed by the international council the codes ae adopted by all states ad he said they first have to have an apprentice license ND then a master license and he has the electrical experience. Lancaster said if he stayed on half time he would do the inspections and make sure he was available. He would work 40 hours every 2 weeks and there would be some flex time. Richardson stated she was on the board and supported this department and the villages are pleased and after hearing Mr. Cramer she feels it should stay full time if not they would be going backwards. The permits have also supported this endeavor. Richardson made a motion and Hartman seconded to keep the building inspector as a full time position. Bredthauer ask how often the codes change. Alan stated that the electrical change every 3 years and the building codes change every 2 years but you can be 2 codes behind the plumbing and building are adopted by the State of Nebraska it is a state law if there was litigation the state law would come first. She noted the codes change at a 4