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Lancaster noted that the judges can order changes but they do no ask for a great deal and he must have reason to ask for this. Peterson made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to accept the quotes for the changes to Judge Corey's bench. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one voted no. Motion carried. FACILITIES UPDATE — Loren stated that they are preparing for winter. He submitted the park report and noted that they had a lot of first time visitors and people have been coming back to camp at the park. He said he is waiting for the report from Honeywell on the HVAC update and what can be done with the ARPA funds. He should have this in a couple of weeks. He also stated that they have been working on the back room getting the walls read to paint and then it should be ready. 4. COUNTY ATTORNEY — DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HOLIDAY PAY Deputy County Attorney Sarah Carstensen is attending by Zoom and she stated she does not have any updated information. She had talked to Pam Bourne but she has not replied. They are still working on the handbook and has not received it yet. The work comp has not been part of the handbook. The employees all need to be treated the same. Peterson noted that the work comp pay does not have any taxes taken out. Sorensen sated this need to be clear so there will not be any discussion in the future. Lancaster stated there cannot be a rule for everything but this needs to be part of the handbook. Bredthauer said the handbook is from 2010 that is now in place but there has been a precedence the way employees have been paid. Even with the new handbook it is not in place and all of the officials need to sign off on the new handbook. Mr. Stevenson needs an answer. Hurst made a motion and Peterson second to deny the holiday pay and follow the policy that the county has been following. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one voted no. Motion carried. 11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HALL COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Lancaster stated that item #11 regarding the deferred compensation will be addressed at a later date. If employees participate in this plan they would be able to move the retirement dollars to this plan and the state would manage the dollars. The county employees would see a better return. 7. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE SORENSEN & BREDTHAUER - Sorensen stated they are continuing to work on the bridge on Sky Park road and there may be some change orders for the steel. They are also working the guard rails on bridges replaced. There are some culverts on North Road that will need to be replaced. They are also looking at the Platte River Valley Park to make sure that there will be sufficient drainage. They are 9