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f'03383 8 SET TIME FOR FORMAL HEARINGS FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETINGS - The formal hearing for the board of equalization meetings are set for July 14, 15 and 16 and the times need to be set. Discussion was held. Jeffries made a motion and Arnold seconded to set the time as follows: July 14 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. July 15 1 :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. July 16 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none stated on. Motion carried. 9 DISCUSS AND APPROVE AIR SERVICE TASK FORCE STATEMENT - Lancaster stated that the air service task force was set up to work on improve air service to the Hall County Airport. Some of the members were Doyle Hulme, Harold Rosenkotter, Jay Vavricek, Pamela Lancaster, Virgil Eihusen, Wayne Sasge, Kim Cauldwell, Gary Hedman, Jeff Kelly, Curtis Griess, Bill Stovall, Ed O'Boyle, Gary Rossacker, Mike Toukan and Mike Gloor. The group talked to airlines and they wanted the county to come to them with what the priorities would be. She read the following statement: 1. Preferred air service as provided from the Central Nebraska Regional Airport must include flights traveling both east and west. Westbound nonstop service to Denver is preferred. Eastbound nonstop to Omaha is preferred, however optional service while not the first choice, could be provided through Kansas City or St. Louis. 2. The preferred aircraft servicing these flights would be regional jets. 3. Airfares must be reasonable and/or co-shared with other airlines servicing both east and westbound connections. 4. Schedules must include a minimum of two flights both East and West daily 5. The airline selected must be financially stable, have a credible safety record, a history of quality customer service, and have a recorded history of reliable on-time departures and arrivals. Jeffries made a motion and Arnold seconded to support this air service development statement. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none stated on. Motion carried. 610:30 A.M. MIDLAND AREA AGENCY ON AGING BUDGET REQUEST - Carla Kocher executive director of MAAA and Lois Stienke with Senior Citizens were present. Ms Kocher thanked Pam, Scott and Bob Rye for serving on the MAAA Board. She also introduced Kathy Marvel who is doing a two-week internship with their agency. The Mission of Midland Area Agency on Aging is to help older adults to remain independent. MAAA services eight counties with 25,000 over 60 adults. They are asking for support for the program again this year and the request is the same. The membership fee is $6,161.00 and the funding request is $17,250.00 for this fiscal year with a total of $23,411.00. Hartman made a motion and Jeffries seconded to approve the funding request for Midland Area Agency on Aging for $23,400.00. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none stated on. Motion carried. The services that the counties receive are well worth the financial support. Arnold stated that a large part of the function of the agency is to save money and keep people independent. 6