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('20020692 6 VENDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - ACTION ON BIDS FOR VENDING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT - Arnold stated that the vending committee met and recommended to reject all bids and go with individual contracts. There was only one of the bids that met all of the criteria of the bid specifications. They want to have a selection of Coke and Pepsi products. The committee asked each company to match the prices. They recommend awarding the chips and snacks to the Nebraska Commission of the Blind. The committee called the references for the commission that were listed at the post office and the law enforcement-training center and they have been pleased with the service. The machine on the lower level will be changed to 20 oz. bottles with the capability of using 26 oz. Juice bottles. Arnold made a motion and Eriksen seconded to reject all bids and award individual contracts to Coca-Cola and Pepsi Bottling and the snacks to the Nebraska Commission of the Blind. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 2a EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISUCSS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH UFCW Jeffries made a motion and Arnold seconded to go into executive session. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 9:10 a.m. executive session 9:30 a.m. Jeffries made a motion and Arnold seconded to go out of executive session. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 9 DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON LONG RANGE FACILITIES PLAN - Eriksen stated that a copy of the "Memorandum of Understanding" with the City of Grand Island regarding the long-range facilities plan was given to the board members. A presentation of the plan was held at City Hall. The City Council passed this memorandum and now he is bringing it forward to the County for their approval. Eriksen made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Grand Island and the County of Hall and authorize the Chair to sign. Hartman questioned how they could propose that the bond issue could be over a number of years and he also questioned if the heat and air conditioning in the courthouse would also be addressed. Lancaster stated that there is not a financial plan at this time but a time-line for the project. She stated that County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz has read this document and changes were made. There are still money issues that need to be addressed but this document will move the project forward. Hartman stated that the City approved this but they only have a small piece of the pie. 2