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spoke at the hearing would have to make $60.00 an hour to afford the bus. It is a good service, but it is not efficient to continue the service. Richarson said she agrees it is a good program and people need independence and you can't put a price tag on that but a lot would be needed to continue. Lancaster said she wants to make sure that the villages are aware of this and maybe they could have some solutions. Sorensen said we need to see if a non-profit would take over the system. Bredthauer said the Midland Area Agency on aging runs a tight ship and their costs per ride are a lot less. Our only option is if Hall County could be picked up by a non-profit. Sorensen made a motion and Richardson seconded that we send Brown Transit the 90- day notice to stop service for Hall County Transit. Sorensen said he will put it on the agenda in 2 weeks to set a bid opening using the previous RFP. He is reviewing the RFP to see if any changes need to be made. Discussion was held on a timeline and Scott said he may wait until the end of the month to send notice to end the service in October and set a bid opening the first of September for service. Running the service through a for profit business will not work We need a bid from a non-profit and see what happens. He will send written notice. The vote on the motion to send notice to end Hall County Transit was taken. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson, Quandt, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one voted no. Motion carried. 13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACION REGARDING KENO GRANT FUNDING FOR 26-27 BUDGET- Peterson said there are 2 changes in the keno requests Wood River Ambulance request for$60,000 and Voice for Campion Animals for$10,000.00. Quandt suggested waiting to consider these during budget sessions. Bredthauer noted that the Clean Community's request is for matching dollars for grants, Willow Rising for$9,500.00 is for wages, Hope Harbor is for food, Voice for Companion Animals is funding for helping with feral cats this request would help fund it. It will help continue the programs that the Humane Society discontinued for spay and neuter program. They also have a grant. Discussion was held to have someone one come and explain this. Discussion was held on the Wood River ambulance request and Peterson expressed concern if they were to discontinue the service they would have the money and what if they did not buy the ambulance. Lancaster agreed and stated the money should be retained by Hall County and have it earmarked for the ambulance and it is not our responsibility to fund the whole thing. 7