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Lancaster ask if Diamond did the job correctly and they did. There seems to be a problem with the original design. There is only $100.00 difference between the 2 proposals. The vote on the motion to go with low bid was taken. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and Quandt voted no. Peterson was absent. Motion carried. The issue with the Administration Building lot will be addressed in 2 weeks. d) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CUSTODIAL COMPANY — Loren stated there was an issue with the new custodial company. They were to start July 1st to clean the restrooms and hallways but did not come. Loren said he called the everyday to come on site and to get their name badges. The director did come and one come on the tour. But on Friday the keys were on his desk He contacted the director and there was no staff and no cleaning equipment. Loren told them he was going to discuss this with the board today. There is a signed contract and we have their bond. This will be discussed in executive session C) FACILITIES UPDATE — Loren stated he hired a new employee for the park, she will be a good addition with her training. 15. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADDING POSITION FOR THE ELECTION COMMISSIONER — Election Commissioner Tracey Overstreet is requesting to add an employee. She current is the only full time and has a 1/2 time employee. Voter registration is up 47% and there is no backup for her duties, Hall County is the only county in the state that does not have full time backup for the election duties. . This is an issue with the Secretary of State and she is asking to fill this position ahead of budget time. They will also have to start checking petitions and early ballots the first ballots are due out September 23. She distributed information regarding the state statutes. Deputies by statute are to receive no less than 65% of the officials salary Hall County deputies are currently at 75% of the official's salary. She distributed information regarding the state statutes. 32 211 Election commissioners counties having 20,000 to 00,000 inhabitants chief deputy appointment. The chief deputy appointment shall be at the option of the county board. The election commissioner and chief deputy election commissioner shall serve a 4 year term from their appointment. The county board would conduct the interviews and make the appointments. 32 212 Tracey stated that she would like to move quickly and this would allow the election commissioner to appoint aa deputy this would allow more flexibility according to 32-209 the chief deputy would be able to sign off on elections. She expressed 5