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'(20020047 13 DISCUSS LONG RANGE PLAN - Lancaster suggested that this be referred to the new committee and the committee should come back with a recommendation on how to move forward. They also can make a recommendation on the new location for the public defender and probation office. Logan stated that they do have several options and they will provide this information. 14 DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON PROCEEDING WITH JAIL STUDY - Lancaster stated that she would like a legal opinion from County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz on whether the county can do the lease purchase or private financing and or operation. Arnold made a motion and Eriksen seconded to direct County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz provide a legal opinion on the private financing and private operation of a jail in Hall County. Hartman stated he does not support the lease purchase or the private financing because this takes the vote away from the people. Logan stated that he appreciates the distinction in the motion regarding the financing and the other options. Eriksen stated that the board needs to know all of the options and they are not favoring one over the other at this time. Arnold stated the board needs to know if this is legal. Logan questioned how this came up and Lancaster stated that in a discussion with County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz she asked him if he felt comfortable with what the board is doing and ask if he would provide the board with a legal opinion. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the various jail projects that are going on in Nebraska. Jeffries stated that in Hays Springs, Nebraska they attempted to build a jail with private funding and it was not approved. There is also an agency in Colorado that assists governmental agencies with the building of correctional facilities. Once the board has the opinion from Jerry, the board may benefit from their information. Arnold suggested that this information be sent to the corrections steering committee to obtain information on the group. Logan suggested that the long-range planning committee should look at this. Arnold agreed that the long-range planning committee should look at this. Dave Arnold stated that there is a three-day seminar in Kearney that Hall County will be attending and there should be some good information. The board ask Dave Arnold to talk to Dawson County people if they are there. Held Board of Equalization meeting 10:35 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. 17 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PIPING PLOVER CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION - Eriksen stated that the board approved a resolution to delay action on this until the economic analysis from the federal government was received. The public then has 45 days to respond. This morning he has another resolution protesting the designation of the critical habitat and requesting to extend the public comment period for another 30 days. The last paragraph of the resolution does outline some of the concerns that the county board has. Eriksen made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve Resolution #02-0009 and forward it to the Fish and Wildlife Commission and to the congressional representatives. Hartman questioned why the county doesn't just come out against this. Buffalo and Dawson County have approved resolutions to oppose this. He recommended that we do not approve this resolution and come back in two weeks with a resolution to oppose it. Eriksen withdrew his motion and Arnold withdrew his second. Discussion was held on changing the resolution. Hartman made a motion and Eriksen seconded to change the Resolution #02-0009 and oppose the designation of the critical habitat and to extend the comment period an additional 30 days. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston and Lancaster all voted yes and Logan and Jeffries voted no. Motion carried