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HALL COUNTY WEED CONTROL <br /> ROBERT SCHULTZ - SUPERINTENDENT <br /> 2807 W 2' ST GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803 <br /> PHONE: 385-5097 FAX: 385-5121 <br /> roberts@a,hallcountyne.gov <br /> February 1, 2021 <br /> The Hall County Weed Board met on February 1, 2021 at 3:00 pm for the monthly <br /> meeting. Members present were Francis Hannon,Neal Sidders, Gary Jacobson, Wayne <br /> Foster, Kelly Markham, Scott Sorensen, and Rob Schultz. <br /> The meeting was opened at 3:00 PM. Minutes were read by Gary and approved with a <br /> motion by Francis. Kelly seconded. Motion passed. <br /> Claims for February were read and approved with a motion by Scott that was seconded <br /> by Kelly. Motion carried. January expenses to date are: $4,799.46 and income was <br /> $6,488.50. <br /> Public Participation: A card and memorial were sent for Wayne Swadley as he passed <br /> away on January 20th. He was a long time member of the Hall County Weed Board. <br /> Old Business: <br /> • Platte River Resilience Fund update: Fund raising continues. Discussed the <br /> possibility of the counties in the PVWMA contributing to the Fund. <br /> New Business: <br /> • Rob will be giving presentations at the UNL Private Applicator Training at <br /> College Park in February. <br /> • There are three continuing education training opportunities this year. July, <br /> November and December. <br /> • The NWCA Conference has been moved to July 19-21 in Columbus. NWCA <br /> spring training to be held in late March has been cancelled. <br /> • Rob presented maps of the Weed Management Areas. In our area,4,403 acres <br /> have been sprayed for Phragmites control from 2008-2020. The benefit to Hall Co <br /> landowners was $607,614.00. <br /> • PVWMA Update -How much money will the counties contribute to the <br /> Resilience Fund? Discussion will continue on that. Project Bids will be coming in <br /> and the meeting is in March to decide on the contractors. <br /> A motion to adjourn was made by Francis and seconded by Kelly. Motion carried. <br /> The next meeting will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. <br /> Gary Jacobson, Secretary <br />