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( 0365/:1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and no one responded. 7 DISCUSS SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR HEALTH DIRECTOR - Jeffries stated that he was concerned that Hall County did not have a representative on the search committee for the new health director, and he talked to Supervisor Erikson concerning this, because Mr. Eriksen serves on the health board. Nick Nickerson also serves on the health board and he was selected as the representative from Hall County. Eriksen stated that this was the action of the health board. Eriksen said that during the discussion concerning the new director the board identified the qualifications and then selected the search committee. When the committee members were selected they selected a person from each county and Rochelle Keiborz from the Health Department. Eriksen stated that he attended the meeting but did not volunteer, but he feels that this is a good committee and Mr. Nickerson is from Hall County and will be the representative. Jeffries stated that this is not a county/city health department but a district with several counties, but he expressed concern that Hall County and the City of Grand Island are providing the funding. 10 DISCUSS AND APPROVE AMENDMENT #1 TO INTER LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Eriksen stated that the original interlocal agreement was formed a year ago and in the agreement it was established when the budget process was to start, but these dates do not work because they do not follow the city and county budget times. These amendments address changing the dates that the budget is prepared and submitted to the various governmental entities and the approval of the budget. It also addresses the time that the annual meeting is held. Eriksen made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the amendments to the interlocal agreement. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 9 DISCUSS UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS - Discussion was held during the budget work-study session concerning the negotiations for the new contracts and the board discussed hiring Attorney Jerry Pigsley to do them. The FOP stated that they would like to start the process. Jeffries stated that County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz as the chief deputy handled the negotiations and when he was elected county attorney he continued to do so, but with the additional responsibilities he does not have the time to do this. The board had discussed hiring some one to handle this job. Arnold stated that the County Attorney has to work with the sheriff's department on a daily basis and when he also handles the negations and this may create hard feelings. It may also make the process go faster with outside counsel. Jeffries stated that if the county board wants to hire Jerry Pigsley they need to get started because he does negotiations for other counties. Lancaster questioned if the board wants to look at other individuals. Jeffries stated that he has worked with Mr. Pigsley and he does a good job, is well prepared and he would recommend hiring him. Hartman also stated that he has worked with him and he is probably the best in the state. Eriksen stated that Mr. Pigsley gave a presentation at the NACO conference and he was very impressed.