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9 Bredthauer noted that the gravel has been passing the specifications and because some of it did not pass they did receive 18 loads at no cost. Steve said they have been patching holes on Wood River Road by Bosselmans and may have been using asphalt for the patching but may have to consider looking at concrete for a more permanent fix. He may be able to work with the city for concrete pavement repairs. This may need to be added to the budget. Bredthauer stated there were 2 safety meeting and Tim Baxter has a new safety manual but the safety annual is not addressed in the current county handbook and it needs to be updated. The road has specific safety manual. Discussion was held to check on a new handbook. 10A) UPDATE FROM ELECTION COMMISSIONER REGARDING THE CARES ACT Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet stated that the state of Nebraska received 2020Help America Vote act CARES Act grant funds. These funds were available to reimburse eligible election expenses related to COVID. Hall County was offered $38,848.58 grant contract and after submission of eligible expenses Hall County was awarded $82,870.75 in reimbursement. The following dollars were used. • $12,960.78 computer equipment • $650.00 ballot box exterior lighting • $7,275.00 ballot printer • Addition dollars for envelopes, ballots labels sanitizers. Safety equipment processing and additional polling staff She is suggesting that the county earmark the reimbursements to line items that incurred the expenses. The funds were receive March 20, 2021 they also may want to prepare for changes in voting methods in the future. She feels that about 70% to 80% of the early voting will continue in upcoming elections. She is currently planning for an election service window and more permanent work stations for early voting. This could be around $25,000 but there would still be additional dollars left. Lancaster stated they have talked to Mr. Humphrey and they are working on an action plan. They will come back at budget time and look at moving forward. 10 B) DISCUSS & TAKE ACTION DECLARING THE UNUSABLE VOTO-MATICS AS SURPLUS —Tracy stated that in 1980 253 Voto-matics were purchased and these used the punch card system in 1985 Hall County moved to the paper ballots and purchased an optical scanner. They have continued to use the frames as standup voting booths. They are repaired each year and used parts are hard to find. Tracy said they did an inventory and there are 210 units that are in good condition and they are storing 23 broken units she is requesting to have them declared surplus and have them destroyed. Peterson made a motion and Hurst seconded to declare the unusable Voto-matics unusable and have them destroyed. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one voted no. Motion carried. 9