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Bredthauer said that College Park was informed in February that Northwestern Energy sent out notices that there would be a large increase. Loren stated he has not received any information regarding this. 13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ELECTION COMMISSIONERS ELECTRICAL PROJECT - Tracy stated they are out of plug ins in the office and they were notified by the Secretary of State they will receive a new ballot counting machine and it uses a 220 outlet. She is asking for ore electrical outlets. Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to approve the electrical upgrades for the election commissioner. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried Discussion was held to talk to Denise Kozel and the county electrician to do this project. They will also be connected to the IT generator so they can use it if necessary. 14.DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ES&S CONTRACT FOR BALLOT ON DEMAND SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Tracy stated this is for the early voting ballots and it is the same price, but the updated version was increased by $100.00 to cover the additional 4 months so it will run through the general election cycle. It is a 1 year contract. The colored ballot printers' ae more expensive so they are moving to black and white the costs are based on the number of ballot faces that are printed. Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to authorize the chair to sign the ES&S contract for ballot on demand software and services. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried Quandt ask about the census information and Tracy stated that the Speak of the Legislature has called a special session because they will need to address the legislative districts and the Board of Regents districts. She said she should have the census by the end of September then she can work on the precinct lines. The GIS Department has a program that will work on the precinct lines are based on voter registration numbers. The lines are based on voters. Northwest Grand Island will have another precinct and there will be a double precinct at Fonner Park. The Legislature will have to make some date changes to address the late census because the filing time line will change. There will only be 6 weeks to file. COMMITE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS - Karen noted the college park issues on the utility concerns and the possible increase from Northwestern. She also noted concerns regarding the new subdivision by the new hospital, there may be water issues. This will be part of the city. Peterson reported that the joint Health Department meeting was held Monday at 6:00 p.m. The COVID issues were discussed and now they cannot require an individual to 8