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(03i~B"'j ~ - Ii 13. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PAYMENT - This item is to be tabled until after the November 18. Business Improvement District meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, Grand Island, requested to speak to the board. She questioned how Mr. Molina could have a couple of attorneys for his defense. Arnold stated that he might be receiving representation from the public advocacy agency. 18 LOUIS STIENKE SENIOR CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HANOI BUS - Lois Stienke with Senior Citizens was present and she stated that the Nebraska Department of Roads contacted her concerning additional funding that may be available for the purchase of an additional handi bus. She stated that they have a new bus that is coming and that this would not arrive until after July 2004, so it could be budgeted for the next fiscal year. She is requesting the board to approve the application to reserve the funding for Hall County. This will be an 80 - 20 match for the funding. She expressed concern on the maintenance that is required on the old buses and that the maintenance could exceed the cost of the 20% match for a new bus. She stated that residents in the rural areas are using the handi bus more and they have a good system. Senior Citizens have five buses. Ms. Stienke also questioned how she would have to dispose of the old bus. Lancaster stated that she could contact County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz concerning the disposal of the old bus. Jeffries questioned what the total cost of the buses and Ms. Stienke relied that they are about $45,000.00. She stated that they are a very heavy-duty bus. Jeffries made a motion and Humiston seconded to approve the request for the new handi bus for the 2004 fiscal year budget. Arnold, Eriksen, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no, with Hartman absent. Motion carried. Jeffries made a motion and Eriksen seconded to authorize the chair to sign the application for the handi bus. Arnold, Eriksen, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no, with Hartman Mrs. Stienke stated that she would get a copy of the application to the county. 9 HOWARD MAXON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR a. DISCUS & APPROVE CONTINUED FEDERAL FUNDING - Emergency Management Director Howard Maxon stated that he received the invitation for the continued federal funding in the amount of $50,000.00. This is the application process and he will submit the entire budget to the state and after their consideration it will be awarded. He is requesting approval and authorization for the chairman to sign the application. Jeffries made a motion and Rye seconded to authorize the chair to sign the application for the continued funding. Arnold, Eriksen, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no with Hartman absent. Motion carried. 9 b APPROVE REQUEST TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY - Mr. Maxon stated that Emergency Management owns a 1987 Ford sedan that needs to be disposed of it was an old police car and does not run because of an electrical problem. He would like to know how to dispose of it. Jeffries stated that he should check with other agencies and 2