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2 9:00 A.M. JUDGE COREY, COUNTY ATTORNEY MARTY KLEIN AND JUVENILE <br /> SERVICES DIRECTOR RANDY SEE — DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION <br /> REGARDING JDAI COORDINATOR POSITION — Judge Corey, County Attorney Marty <br /> Klein and Juvenile Services Director Randy See were present to address the JDAI <br /> coordinator position and grant application. In December Judge Corey and Judge Wetzel <br /> came to the board to address the juvenile initiative and there is a JDAI aid grant that is <br /> available. They would like to request those funds for the coordinator position. <br /> Peterson ask where the office would be and if it would be under the County Attorney. <br /> Marty noted that there is a line item in the budget where the county has paid over <br /> $100,000.00 in detention costs. Probation determines the placement of the juveniles. <br /> At that time he had reservations if the coordinator would save money but with the <br /> possible grant funding this would be an opportunity to focus attention on the juveniles. <br /> Then they could see if it would save money over the course of time. He fees this <br /> opportunity is available and would like to apply for the grant and ask for approval for the <br /> position with the grant funding. He would have space in his office. <br /> Judge Corey they need a coordinator to look at options and at what could be done for <br /> the placement of the juveniles <br /> Peterson noted the board needs to approve the grant application and then approve the <br /> position. <br /> Randy stated that the grant would start July1, 2022 so they need to apply for the grant <br /> and make sure it will be available. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Sorensen seconded to move forward with the grant <br /> application and authorize the chair to sign. <br /> Lancaster ask if they are asking to apply for the grant and for the position. The position <br /> would be provided they get the funding. <br /> Marty clarified that if they approve the application and if they are successful then fill the <br /> position and if not approved he would come back to the board. <br /> Randy they have to have board's approval and there has to be support for the position. <br /> He noted that it could be classified on Range 17. <br /> Lancaster noted the position is vital for the juveniles and it could possibly save some <br /> money because what the coordinator would do is not being addressed now. <br /> Judge Corey noted there may be more services in the community they need to see what <br /> may be available. <br /> Lancaster ask if there was any possibility that the Boys Town facility in Grand Island <br /> could be opened. The judges have discussed this with CEDARS. Boys Town was a <br /> valuable resource. <br /> 4 <br />