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(20020152 9 LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCUSS REMODELING DISTRICT COURT ROOM #2 AT COURT HOUSE - The long range planning committee met with Chuck Kaufman and Judge Luther to establish a plan for the renovation of office space and the jury room in courtroom #2. They are proposing to remodel the existing law library and install a restroom and storage area. The remainder of the space would be used for an office for Judge Luther. The jury room is small and does not have a handicapped assessable bathroom. They would remodel the restrooms and enlarge the jury room. The plans would maintain all the historical charter of the building. Eriksen said there is 900 square feet and at a cost of $50.00 a square foot they were estimating a cost of $45,000.00 to do the remodeling. There are dollars in the reserve fund and equipment acquisition for furniture. The remodeling dollars are budgeted in the inheritance fund. Discussion was held concerning the remodeling of the courthouse if a bond issued was approved for the jail construction. Eriksen stated that the committee would like direction from the board on whether to proceed with the project. Eriksen made a motion and Logan seconded to authorize the long-range planning committee to go forward with this process. The committee is aware of the long-range plans and will consider it when they are doing the remodeling. The vote was taken. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no, with Jeffries absent. Motion carried. 5b APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR 1 &6 ROAD PROGRAM - Logan stated he shares the same concerns on the $150,000.00 of keno funds. This decision is made prior to the board knowing how many keno dollars will be available. If these dollars are in the 1 & 6 road plan and if the keno funds are not available the money may need to come from somewhere else. Hartman said if this is a concern the board should start on the keno funding sooner, the road program need to be approved. Hartman made a motion and Logan seconded to approve the 1 & 6 Road Plan and approve Resolution #02-0019. The mile that will be paved is on Giltner Road. There are safety concerns because Doniphan- Trumbull students use this road to go to school. Hartman said that this is a dangerous intersection and the county may want to consider putting up stop signs. Eriksen stated the board needs to discuss using the keno funds for the 1 & 6 road program before the next 1 & 6 program is written using the keno dollars.. Arnold questioned if a traffic count was done and if that information supported paving the road. Hartman said the residents of Doniphan requested a meeting some time ago and expressed their concern at that time. Lancaster stated that she had visited with Bud Jeffries and he supported the 1&6 as it stands now. The vote was taken on the motion to approve the 1 & 6 Road Plan and Resolution #02-0019. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Jeffries absent. Motion carried. 8