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~Ot405 15a Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity was present and spoke to the board concerning the redistricting plan for Hall County. The committee.of supervisors met several times to go over the plan. Mr. Nabity stated that Chris Bushkohl was instrumental in putting the redistricting map together. The committee tried to achieve the ideal number of persons per district. They tried not to split census blocks and they followed major streets and landmarks. They did not split voting districts, so voters would not have a township and city ballot. Lancaster made a motion and Logan seconded to accept the new county supervisor-redistricting plan. . Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Chad Nabity also presented the board members with a letter requesting that the board choose one elected official to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The committee will be comprised of one member from Grand Island, Wood River, Cairo, Doniphan, Aida and Hall County, three Planning Commission Members Chad Nabity, Steve Riehle, Marian Fergusen and a Nebraska Department of Roads Representative. The committee will meet to discuss hiring a consultant. Chairman Hartman appointed Bud Jeffries and himself to serve on the committee. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Dan Harries of Grand Island requested to speak to the county board. He stated he is has taught school for many years and he would like to go on record to keep Old Engine 69 at Stuhr Museum. He encouraged to board to check attendance at Stuhr when the train was running. He has also written a letter encouraging starting the train again. Hartman added that maybe the county board could consider seed money for the train project. 12 COMMENCE AUDIT OF MONTHLY CLAIMS. The board members reviewed the claims and Logan made a motion and Humiston seconded to approve the claims as audited and authorize the clerk to pay. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. COUNTY BOARD ASSISTANT'S REPORT: Board assistant Stacey Ruzicka requested the board members to turn in their personal evaluations and reminded them of a computer committee meeting August 3. COUNTY BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS: Logan stated that he has been here every day attending board of equalization and budget meetings. Jeffries - He stated that the public works committee met concerning the closing of the railroad crossing and the railroad wants the county to contribute in pay for the gates they want the county to pay $20,000.00 for the lights and gates. The committee will submit a report. Lancaster - She stated she has been here every day for the board of equalization and budget meetings. Arnold - He stated his meeting was cancelled because he was attending the board of equalization and budget meetings. Humiston - He stated he was here attending the board of equalization and budget meetings.