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Richardson made a motion and Quandt seconded to approve the interlocal agreement with the City of Grand Island. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. F) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING 10 HOUR DAYS FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT— Steve stated that they did a modified 10 hour day last year. There are other counties that do the 4 10 hour days. Last year there was someone in the office to answer the phones on Fridays they will now have the calls forwarded. He is recommendation starting April 1 to October for the four 10 hour days and on Arbor Day and July 4th they will work eight hours. Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to approve the 10 hour days from April 1St to October 30th and the 8 hours on the holidays. Bredthauer, Hartman, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Hartman stated he does not agree with the 10 hour days but will go along with it to keep the peace. Hurst ask if they could flip Monday through Thursday. Steve stated that would be confusing but forwarding the phones will help. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE - Mr. Riehle provided the board with information regarding another auction company. The county has used Wieck's or Big Iron for surplus property auctions in the past. Steve stated that he talked to Myers Heating about the HVAC project and they will hold tight on the bid. He also stated that they have ordered the culvert pipes for Airport Road. Double D Plumbing I Wood River contacted him that they are selling their property if the county might be interested. He does not have any funds for a purchase of property. They currently house 3 motor grades in the shed. Lancaster noted that they have allowed the county to turn the motor graders around on their property and there is concern what would happen if the property was sold. They may be forced to look at another property. Steve stated they will survey the land and look at the space if they looked at the other location they would have to build a new building. This is good discussion and we do not want to get caught short. We need more information Hartman ask about the land at the ordinance plant that the county owns if it is sold there is a process that has to be followed and it takes some time. Riehle noted that the city is hold a hearing one request for a conditional use permit from Hooker Brothers on South Locust and there are similar issues on the drainage. He will do some survey work to make sure it will not affect the neighbors. Steve reported they are working with Southern Power on the bucket truck and will come back with more information. 8