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<br />P 01-227 <br /> <br />PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Chairman Hartman called for public participation and no <br />one responded. <br /> <br />6 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH DIRECTOR SONJA SIMPSON: Jim Eriksen <br />stated that the health board approved the appointment of Sonja Simpson as the new <br />health director last week. Eriksen made a motion and Lancaster seconded to accept the <br />appointment of Sonja Simpson as the new Hall County Health Department Director. <br />Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted <br />no, with Arnold absent for the vote. Motion carried. Ms. Simpson stated that it will be a <br />turning point for the health department because of the tobacco settlement money that <br />will be available to the health department and it will be an exciting time for planning and <br />serving the people. <br /> <br />10 DISCUSS CORN HUSKER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT STAFF: Lancaster stated <br />that the County Board sent a letter to the Army requesting to maintain the staff at the <br />Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant before and they would like to send another letter of <br />support to retain Mr. Tom Jamison on staff until the land is sold. Lancaster made a <br />motion and Eriksen seconded to send a letter of support to retain Tom Jamison on staff <br />at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, <br />Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> <br />13 DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT <br />OF JAIL WINDOWS: Corrections Director Dave Arnold sent a copy of the contract for <br />the architect for the project for replacement of the windows in the Jail. The replacement <br />windows had to comply with the new jail standards. Jeffries made a motion and <br />Lancaster seconded to authorize the Chair to sign the contract. Arnold, Eriksen, <br />Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />14 DISCUSS AND APPROVE INCREASING PRICE OF CAB TICKETS: Lancaster <br />stated that Action Cab Company requested to increase the cost charged for cab fares. <br />She stated that John Bartu, owner of Action Cab, met with Senior Citizens requesting <br />the following 1 that the cab fares be raised from $4.25 to $5.00 within the city limits, 2 <br />when a fair is outside of the city limits they would need to charge an additional $1.40 per <br />mile and 3 that the eligible or non-eligible riders be determined by the Senior Citizens <br />Handi-bus office. Changes will need to be made to the contracts with the cab <br />companies and they will contact County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz to make the changes <br />effective July 1. The additional cost will be passed on to the riders. It was questioned <br />why this was not addressed earlier but this agreement must be submitted by the end of <br />the month. Lancaster made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the increase of <br />the cost of cab fares outside of the city limits. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, <br />Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> <br />12 DISCUSS GOODWILL GRAND PRIX RACE: Arnold stated that the Goodwill Gran- <br />Prix Race will be May 6 and they need drivers for the cars. If you want to drive you will <br />need to be there at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday morning. Please let him know if you will be <br />able to drive. Logan stated that he has a prior commitment and would not attend. <br /> <br />11 DISCUSS AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC LIFTS FOR PICKUP FOR <br />BUILDING & GROUNDSI PARK DEPARTMENT: Jeffries stated that the building and <br />