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(037~?6 will be changed. Lancaster questioned if there were any changes in the support level from the previous discussion and Janulewicz stated that they stayed the same. Jill Hornaday, president of the Humane Society Board reviewed some of the Humane Society's activities. This is the first year for the "Festival of Lights at Stolley Park." They charge $6.00 a car to drive through and they have had Santa at the Sweet Shop. You can also stop and have cookies with Santa and have items for sale. She stated that they have a dog walk and a "Fur Ball" for fund raising. Jeffries stated that he drove through with his grandkids and was very impressed with the light display. Mrs. Hornaday stated that the Executive Director of the Society would like to address the board concerning the contract. She distributed information that itemized the services and the additional services that will be provided to the subdivisions. She stated that they will provide services for the entire county for the rest of the year and they felt that it is necessary to charge the $3.00 per person in the rural areas. The monthly fee would be $950.00. Eriksen asked Sheriff Jerry Watson if this would save time for the sheriff's department and Sheriff Watson stated that it would be a considerable time savings. He stated that in 2002 they were called on 23 bite cases and had a total of 375 calls. If it is a public safety issue they will respond but the calls will initially go to the humane society Jeffries made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the contract with the Humane Society with the amount of $950.00 per month for their services. This will run until July 2004 and authorize the chair to sign. Hartman questioned why an amount was agreed on in executive session and now the board has decided to increase it. Eriksen also expressed concern on the amount. This contract will run for six months and then be reviewed. Jeffries stated that the amount was not definite and the county needs the services. Lancaster stated that the county wants to pay their fair share. Rye stated that the humane society will be monitoring this and will be able to provide statistical information in six months. Arnold stated that County Attorney Janulewicz was instructed to negotiate with the Humane Society on the cost of the services. The vote on the motion to approve the agreement with the Humane Society and authorize the chair to sign was taken. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 2b DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON TRANSFER OF VAN TO COUNTY MUSEUM- County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz prepared a resolution to transfer the 1990 GMC Rally Van to Stuhr Museum. This van was first used by Children's Village and then transferred to the Corrections Department. The Corrections Department has not used it for several years and the museum expressed interest in it. Janulewicz stated that if the value is less than $2,500.00 it could be disposed of without using the competitive bidding process. He did some research on the internet and the value is about $1,700.00 and the retail value may be about $3,000.00. Jeffries stated that is has been stored at the Hall County Park and recently it was parked on the street and something needs to be done with it. Stuhr Museum stated that they 3