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(0:1.204 authorize the chair to sign agreement with Central Platte Natural Resources District on land at the Hall County Park. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Mr. Amick stated that the check would be issued this week. 11 AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN PLAN DOCUMENTS FOR HARTFORD DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: County Clerk Marla Conley stated that County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz is reviewing the documents and has some questions on them so this item should be addressed later. Chairman Hartman pulled the item from the agenda for more information. 14 DISCUSSION ON RAILROAD ABANDONMENT OF THE HANSEN LINE: Hartman stated that the county received another letter concerning the abandonment of this railroad and he suggested that the county send a letter stating that the county does not have a problem with closing the line. Lancaster made a motion and Jeffries seconded to send a letter regarding the abandonment of the Hansen Railroad Line. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 10 DISCUSS AND APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR JUVENILE SERVICES: Lancaster stated that the juvenile services committee met regarding the grant application. Troy Chandler, Todd Usury and Carroll Brown were present to discuss the changes. Troy Chandler stated that this is the third year of funding for the juvenile accountability and intake officer. The amount of the grant will be $44,183.00 paid from the crime commission and a $5,700.00 match divided between the city and the county. There have not been any changes to the grant. The grant papers have been corrected and changed and will need to be signed. Lancaster made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the grant application and authorize the chair to sign for the juvenile diversion grant in the amount of $44,183.00 Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries and Lancaster all voted yes and none voted no with Logan absent for the vote. Motion carried. Carroll Brown Chief Probation Officer requested to speak to the board. He stated that the audit for the juvenile diversion office was conducted and it only took 20 minutes. Mr. Chandler does an excellent job. The State of Nebraska is observing the juvenile programs that Hall County has in place. The staff secure center was started and there is now an emergency shelter, other counties have signed contracts for juvenile services through Hall County and Hall County has the electronic monitoring. These are all alternatives to detention. These program all payoff and he supports the progress Hall County has made. 4.9:45 A.M. INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATE FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: Eriksen stated that the Health Department Board is working on selecting a new director, and the search committee has been working with the city personal department director Brenda Sutherland. Mr. Hartman requested that the one of the candidates talk to the county board. Eriksen stated that there is a concern on the lack of communication between the boards and they hope to change this. Brenda Sutherland introduced Sonja Simpson the health department director candidate. Sonja stated that she is new to Grand Island. Her husband is originally from Grand Island and they have decided to make this their home. Sonja stated she has a Bachelors and a Masters degree in nursing. She has worked as a county health nurse, a school nurse and has