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Bredthauer questioned if Hall County's older machines would be able to keep up with the work, or would the county have to look at renting equipment to do the job. Richardson stated anytime you can get four different entities working together it is a win win. She stated our share of the pot is less than the others. Dave Taylor with the Economic Development stated that this drainage is very much needed for our future development. He stated this project will help to make more land available to sell. He stated there is a grant that Hall County became eligible for it is a Federal Grant from the Economic Development Association. Mr. Taylor stated that the Ponca Tribe Chief applied thru FEMA to be declared a disaster area, and that is what happened up in North East Nebraska. The Ponca tribe applied and received federal disaster. Hall County must have some Ponca Tribe members living here, so now we become a distribution area for the Ponca tribe so the grants have been looked at. Richardson made a motion and Peterson seconded to approve the agreement for drainage improvements in the vicinity of the Platte Valley Industrial Park. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes, none voted no. Motion carried 25 DISCUSSION & ACTION TO APPROVE WEED BOARD VACANCY POSITION —Lancaster stated she was pleased with the turnout and interest in this position. Mr. Brock McDonald was not present Mr. Wayne Foster-stated he was born in Cherry County, his dad farmed and ranched he learned good work ethics. He joined the Airforce. He moved to Grand Island and worked at the Ordinance Plant. He has 3 sons. He stated he felt he has time to do the job and it would be interesting. Mr. Wayne Thiesenvitz stated he lives in Western Hall County and has farmed for 30 years and raises hogs and cattle. He went to work for CPI and was a crop sprayer for 14 years. He just needed something to occupy some time and thought this would be interesting. The vote was taken 4 votes for Mr. Wayne Foster 2 votes for Mr. Thiesenvitz. Mr. Wayne Foster was selected. 15 DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION APPROVING NEXT STEPS FOR THE POSITION OF HALL COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTOR-Peterson stated he talked to Sarah about this and they do not need an executive session. He wants to discuss the process and the terms of the applications. He ask if Alan Pickrel could give some insight to the job requirement and necessary qualifications. Carstensen stated the job qualifications included some certifications, and there is concern that they are not receiving applications that contain all of the criteria that is in the job description. She wanted to discuss the specific requirements and if they are necessary or can they be modified. There just needs to be a better understanding about what we need for the position. She questioned the ICC certification. Alan Pickrel stated the ICC was created as a nationwide code. ICC is a recognized testing program to see that you have the knowledge and the ability to run a project. ICC is a 6