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(01.261 13 DISCUSS LETTER FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CONCERNING CROSSING: Chairman Hartman stated that the county board received a letter from the Nebraska Department of Roads concerning three Union Pacific Railroad crossings in Hall County recommending changes and closing of these crossings. The Union Pacific Railroad and the Nebraska Department of Roads requested to talk to the county board today but the county board and the public works department need to discuss this information before any decisions are made. Hartman expressed concerns on the Burlington crossings that were changed and closed and he stated he is still is getting calls because the tracks are blocked by the trains. This matter will be referred to public works director and committee for their review. 4 9:45 a.m. LARRY KELLER CRANE MEADOWS DISCUSS AND APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SECOND PHASE OF GRANT: Larry Keller with Crane Meadows was present and he thanked the board for their past support for the grant. The new footbridge across the Platt River is 95% completed. He showed the board members a picture of the footbridge. He stated that today he is seeking another letter of support for anther grant. This grant would be used to remodel the existing building and make it ADA assessable. The current building is 35-years old, it is a good building, but it needs to be ADA assessable and they need more space inside. They will be applying for another community development block grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Mr. Keller showed the board members an artist's sketch of the proposed remodeling. They will add 6 feet to the front of the building and the fuel bay and overhead doors will be changed. Lancaster made motion and Humiston seconded to send a letter of support for grant request to remodel the existing building. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston and Lancaster all voted yes and none d no with Jeffries absent and Logan absent for the vote. Motion carried. Hartman questioned what would happen with the walkways if an ice jam occurred on the river. Mr. Keller stated that the bridge is built to hold up. Bob Humiston and Lonnie Logan attended an Economic Development luncheon with Monte Montgomery the new director and he was involved the construction of a new jail in Texas. Mr. Montgomery extended an invitation to the board members to visit this facility. Logan made a motion and Lancaster seconded to approve funds to charter a plane for the board members to visit the jail facility in Texas. Discussion was held on touring the facility and a date and who would be able to attend. This will be decided later. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Jeffries absent. Motion carried. 610:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING FOR LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GRAVES INC. "THE ROCK" Logan made a motion and Humiston seconded to open the public hearing for Graves Inc. "The Rock." Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Jeffries absent for the vote. Motion carried. Chairman Hartman called for public response and no one responded. The letter from the Hall County Sheriff's Office for the background investigation was received and it stated that there was no reason why the application should not be approved. Logan made a motion and Humiston seconded to close the public hearing. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Jeffries absent. Motion carried.