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They are putting up the engine brake signs. <br /> The grave has been testing great <br /> Bredthauer read all of the project that the Road Department has completed. She also <br /> noted that there will be a safety meeting April 20th. Casey will also give the department <br /> a new safety route. They purchased a new salt/sander and a diamond chipper. Positive <br /> things are happening. <br /> Richardson thanked them for the update and the accomplishments and also said a new <br /> Highway Superintendent has been hired. And there may be a union contract. <br /> She ask if they had any idea when he driveway pipes might be installed and Sorensen <br /> stated I may be June. <br /> Sorensen added he approved the payroll for March and also did an exit interview for an <br /> employee that left. And made the decision to make not do the culverts until they are <br /> done in the county <br /> 12E) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY <br /> SUPERINTENDENT /DIRECTOR CONTRACT— Deputy County Attorney Sarah <br /> Carstensen stated that she took out business expenses and agree to the county <br /> handbook and the vacation accrual is consistent with the handbook but ask about the <br /> 15 days and when it was to be available. Discussion was held the vacation will be <br /> accrued, but during the probation period he would need to come to the county board to <br /> request any vacation days. There is also the sign on bonus that is to be paid in 30 <br /> days. Discussion was held. <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to approve the vacation approval at the <br /> first day of employment and would be available after the 6 month probation period <br /> unless approved by the county board. Added to approve the contract. Bredthauer, <br /> Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one <br /> voted no. Motion carried. <br /> Sorensen said will work with Sarah <br /> 12 F) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ASSIGNING A VEHICLE TO THE NEW <br /> HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - Sorensen stated that the Road Department has not had <br /> a new vehicle for 4 or 5 years and they need to start considering the purchase of a <br /> vehicle. They currently have a solution for a vehicle for the new highway <br /> superintendent. So they do not need any action at this time. <br /> Bredthauer also noted in the quarterly report they recently had a transmission repair <br /> and the newest vehicle they have is a 2018. Mr. Riehle's vehicle is a 2000 <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to approve the Hall County Highway <br /> superintendent's contract and authorize the chair to sign. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, <br /> 9 <br />