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requirement and if hired without it they would be expected to get it within a certain length of time. They would be working under someone that already has the ICC certification. Mr. Pickrel stated there are some big projects going up in Grand Island and Doniphan and Wood River someone coming into this position would need some knowledge of building. Contractors expect to work with someone with some knowledge of construction. Lancaster asked him to explain the electrical and plumbing certificates that are required. Alan Pickrel stated for the electrical you have to be registered with the State of Nebraska and that you have to be have journeyman qualifications to get a contractor's license. Carstensen asked Pickrel for his recommendation if it is necessary to stick with those three qualifications. Pickrel stated they are going to have to be proficient in the building trade, he stated they will need the certification to have the credibility to tell the contractors what to do. Lancaster stated if people are interested in job they can take care of getting the training and certifications. She stated the electrical will be little more difficult. Bredthauer stated this is very important job to make sure things get done right, sometimes trusses are not right size or spaced right. You have to make sure drain lines will flow right and the slopes right. She believes they need some back ground and knowledge in this. She stated that it is important to get some in that knows what they are doing or there could be liability and a mess on our hands. She stated they need to look little further. Lancaster stated this is important and not something that can just be thrown together. She stated this will not be a quick or easy process. Quandt asked Pickrel how much longer he can help out and keep working for them Lancaster stated maybe looking at an adjustment in the salary range so we can get someone with the qualifications. Peterson questioned where they go from here? Do they need to contact the current applicants let them know they don't meet the criteria or do they need to broaden the search to more national levels, and is the salary negotiable. Lancaster said to look into cost of advertising on some of the larger sites. 18 RECEIVE LETTER FROM PUBLIC DEFENDER GERARD PICCOLO REGARDING HIRING ATTORNEY FOR OFFICE OF JUVENILE DEFENSE-Carstensen stated the letter was received. 26 DISCUSS &TAKE ACTION TO ALLOW THE CHAIRMAN TO MAKE DECISIONS BETWEEN COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS REGARDING COVID-19 ISSUES-Lancaster stated she works with Ron Peterson and Sheriff and Sarah if things need to be decided in between meetings. Just need this if it is needed. Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to allow the Board Chair to make decisions regarding Covid-19 between meetings. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson and Richardson all voted yes, none voted no. Motion Carried 7