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about the easements and if they could put other pipes and if the pipeline is shut down what happens. Mr. Lange said that this is Co2 only that is in the easement language states if it is shut down they leave the pipe in the ground an do not disturb the land twice. Bredthauer ask how the line will be monitored. Mr. Lange stated there are main line block valves every 20 miles and they have equipment that monitors the line 24 hours a day to make sure they are working. Quandt expressed concern about the acquisition of the right of way and how they would do it and Mr. Lange said these are voluntary easements and they have a long time to negate. Concern was expressed if they would use eminent domain. Mr. Peterson said it is available. Richardson ask how many landowners and Mr. Lange said there are 8,000 landowners and 7,800 tracts of land. Lancaster questioned the safety of the pipelines. They have to follow DOT guidelines and it is not flammable. He provided a map of Nebraska and also said there are maps on the website. Alex said they will give updates and will be working with the county engineer. Sorensen noted there is now a new highway superintendent also 10:30 a.m.Held a Board of Corrections meeting Recessed the Board of Corrections meeting for the quarterly jail tour 13. PUBLIC WORKS —A) SORENSEN & BREDTHAUER UPDATE — Sorensen reported that they have zipped 3th Street and no name mile. They're cleaning out the ditches and have a couple drive way pipes to install. They are trying to get the ditches cleaned out in the rural county areas before the crops are in. They are pulling the berms in on the gravel roads. He reported that they completed the third quarterly report. There were early claims that had to be submitted because of disconnect notices. The also ordered two tankers of fuel. There is a bridge on the Buffalo County line that they have plans to replace. They are also have issues with beavers building damns and they may have to hire someone to tap the beavers. They work working on 70th road to have it in shape it is currently closed to local traffic. They are waiting on the permit for the 70th road bridge and will be going out for bids. The gravel has been good this year and it has been delivered. There will be an interlocal agreement with Buffalo County for two culverts. Listed surplus equipment and should be on big Iron. Bredthauer Mid Plains is knocking a hole in the building the finish a project. The cost of the off-set mower has gone up 18% from last year. There will be another interlocal agreement with Buffalo County for 2 culverts and then they will need to go out for bids. 8