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<br />P20020693 <br /> <br />Lancaster agreed that most of the project will be for the county but this is a plan to move <br />forward. <br /> <br />Arnold stated that one of the major portions is the public safety center that the city <br />leases. They also discussed obtaining grant money or other funding to renovate the <br />Courthouse. <br /> <br />Hartman expressed concern that everyone did not have all of the information. Lancaster <br />stated that Marty Stukert talked to the County first and addressed the long-range plan. <br />She stated the City and the County need to work together to move forward with this <br />project. <br /> <br />Jeffries stated that the money that will be spent would have to be approved by the entire <br />county board. <br /> <br />Lancaster stated that the moving the jail is the starting point. Eriksen quoted the <br />memorandum of understanding regarding the jail and updating the safety center. <br /> <br />The vote on the motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum of <br />Understanding was taken. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and <br />Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> <br />12 DISCUSS CLOSING HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE - It has been traditional to <br />close at noon for Christmas Eve. Last year the board closed for the entire day and this <br />caused some problems. The offices can be closed at noon and give the contract <br />employees a 'Y:2 day personal leave because some departments are essential and they <br />cannot close so they will receive a 'Y:2 day personal leave. This leave must be used in <br />the next calendar year. <br /> <br />Jim why not make it 1 :00 Lancaster stated that the personal leave needs to be 'Y:2 day <br />leave and 12.00 would work better. Arnold stated that the department heads can make <br />the decision on the essential employees. <br /> <br />Jeffries made a motion and Arnold seconded the motion to close at noon and give 1'2 day <br />personal leave to contract employees. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, <br />Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> <br />16 COMMENCE AUDIT OF BI WEEKLY PAY CLAIMS AND ACTION ON CLAIM AUDIT <br />- Logan made a motion and Jeffries seconded to approve the bi-weekly pay claims. <br />Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and <br />none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> <br />BOARD ASSISTANT'S REPORT - Board Assistant Stacey Ruzicka included her <br />progress report in the packets and reminded the negotiations committee that they are to <br />meet at noon today. <br /> <br />PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Donald Stoltenberg of Grand Island stated that he would <br />like to thank the county board for the mile of road that was paved on Engleman Road. <br />He has talked to the neighbors and they all appreciate the paving. <br /> <br />3 <br />