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FACILITIES UPDATE - Mr. Humprey stated that there were 25 to 30 people regarding a meeting on the Airport sewer system the Utility Department, Engineering Department and Street Department there will be an intersection that will be torn up during the dewatering process. They expect the project to be done in 4 months. Loren stated that competed the last room in the Annex Building. Update on Judge Corey's bench they hope to have this completed in 2 weeks the project is moving forward. Mr. Humphrey also reported that the elevator in the Courthouse went down and they were able to find used parts in Kearney for the repairs. There was a concern regarding ordering parts and how long it would take to get them. They hope to have the elevator going by today. He reported that they did receive 5 application for the job openings at his department but he will need to fill 2 positions. He also reported that the county park employee will also be retiring he first of March. Lancaster also noted that today we are glad to see 5 applications. She also said that personal contacts and multiple contacts are the key to encourage people to submit applications. Sorensen noted that they were finally able to fil the equipment operator position. Chair Peterson ask if Sarah Carstensen ha any items and she stated she did not COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Bredthauer stated she attended the NRD meeting and the Planning Commission meeting they discussed the Greely Howard Subdivision and also stated the Super Bowl will be a new TIF project. The Extension office has used 79% of their utility budget. Lancaster stated the audit committee met regarding the ADP payroll processing and are looking for some solutions. She noted that Jon Rosenlund had a file on one of the islands by Bosselmans and could not get to it but they used a crop duster to put out the fire. She is working on the new deferred compensation pan from the state and at the end of the month it will be the last payroll deduction and then will proceed with the request to join the state deferred compensation plan. Richardson reported that the attendance at Stuhr is up 300% and the ice skating revenue was up. There will also be the humane society Fur Ball March 12. Peterson stated that he spoke at the State of the City Address along with Mayor Steel and a representative from the Community College addressing engaging younger people in the community. He also noted the new precinct boundaries for voting. Mr. Humphrey reported back to the board that the elevator in the Courthouse will be down until Thursday. 14.DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE BUDGET SCHEDULE —the proposed BOE Budget schedule was in the packet and the board members requested 10