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Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and no one voted no. Motion carried. COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS — Quandt reported that JBS Swift has been working to make their facility a safe working place for employees. They would like to set up tour for the County Board for September 23. Gary said it looks like a hospital setting. Lancaster stated she would like to attend they have worked hard and are the largest employer in Hall County. They are vital to our community as an ag area. She also said they provided all of the beef for the HERO Flights. They also contributed $10,000 for the drug dog. Gary will get back to them. Peterson stated he wanted to update the board on the Central District Health Board meeting. They held the meeting out door because there were a number of the Northwest School district people present. There were some valid concerns and it is difficult to make everyone happy. There were some misunderstandings and frustrations that people were forced to wear masks and that they were quarantined. It is just like wearing seat belts there has to be a balance. Lancaster noted that she received phone calls but the county is not in control of the health department the county had input on the building but it is governed by state statutes. Deputy County Attorney Sarah Carstensen stated that it is a cooperative effort and there are agreements. It was started in 1972 but on things are being tested some things are not well defined and it may be uncomfortable. Bredthauer stated they held the first in person Extension meeting. The extension office has a small budget. They held the 4H events at the county fair and then the state fair. She also stated that Regional Planning is looking at the zoning text amendments on large lots, and at conditional use permits this will be coming to the County Board for the Planning Commission to change the comprehensive plan. Sheriff debrief the board regarding the evacuation. It was a quick response and it went well the employees and public were out of the building quickly. It is still an ongoing investigation and the FBI was there immediately. Sheriff Conrad thanked County Clerk Marla Conley for helping with getting the employees together. Lancaster stated Sheriff Conrad called and kept everyone informed. Discussion was held if there needs a place for the employees to go if it is a lengthy time. The employees could be sent home and then report back or they could have used the court rooms. It worked well and everyone worked together. Quandt thank Sheriff Conrad for all of his help on the COVID issues everyone worked together and with his good leadership it all fell into place. 7