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C) PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE — Steve stated that they have started with the jackhammers to remove the shop floor so Jackie is currently working at home. The shop floor will be 6 inches of concrete and will be reinforced. He also stated that Jackie's office is wet because the roof is leaking. The snow sits on that area and does not drain well. He stated that there is a type of fabric with wires in it that be put on the roof to melt the snow. They have been burning the tree piles and will be working on the tree pile from the Hall County Park. They monitor these burns day and night and they hope to be done by Wednesday. Steve stated that Senator Aguilar is sponsoring a bill regarding appointing a county surveyor. There are concerns on the population numbers. Steve Riehle, Sarah Carstensen and Scott Peters when down to the hearing. He has introduced a new bill currently if the population is over 60,000 the county surveyor would be the county highway superintendent. Ray will introduce legislation to amend or change the population number. Discussion was held on the population number. The larger counties that are over 150,000 have an elected highway superintendent. They would like to raise the population to 75,000. Lancaster questioned if it was proposed to raise it to 70,000 and wonders if he should be encouraged to raise it to 80,000 it may be good to have it higher. She noted information from the assessor's office that when smaller communities fold they migrate to larger communities. Steve stated the NACO draft bill is 70,000 and suggested it could be 75,000. Douglas County is t 150,000. Lancaster expressed concern that Jackie's office is wet and this needs to be addressed. Steve stated that if they can get the snow and ice melted that would help. He stated the roofing company suggested getting a type of wire that could be used to help melt the snow. Steve stated they may need to consider a different type of roof there are rubber membranes or a snow and ice shield. He also stated they could use a 40% lap on the roof shield and use a higher grade flashing. These are 3 tab shingles and they could use a commercial grade. The shingles pop up every time the wind blows. Bredthauer stated that she brought this up 2 weeks ago. This was a new roof in 2011 and they used a 30 year shingle but what good is that if they have to replace it every ten years. Quandt ask if J.I.L. has worked on the road and Steve stated he has not met with them. Gary sated he thought they could do the grinding in cold weather. Steve said they have been chasing snow and he has not met with them. Gary said they may have to sit a definite date. 5