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p-200002rl a the Grasshopper lawn mower from Fairbanks Equipment for $4,759.00 and to purchase the playground equipment for $7,454.61. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Parks and Building and Grounds Director Chuck Kaufman requested to speak to the county board concerning hiring a replacement for one of his employees that will be retiring August 1. This person had worked for the building and grounds department before and he would like to hire him back. He would like to start the employee by July 1. Landis made a motion and Lancaster seconded to approve the request to hire the new employees. Discussion was held on taking applications for the position. Arnold, Hartman, Lancaster and Landis all voted yes and Jeffries Logan and Stelk voted no. Motion carried. 8. STEVE RIEHLKE CITY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO GIVE STATUS REPROT OF HOW THE CITY IS ADDRESSING CONCERNS REGARDING THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: Jeffries invited Mr. Riehle to update the board on this matter. He stated that the City has hired an odor consultant to work on this matter. He tested the air to identify the source of the odor and determine what the odors are, in order to design changes for the plant and compost area. Once the information is gathered he will then make suggestions to the city to solve the problem. Mr. Riehle stated that some of the equipment has been budgeted for next year. They are looking at the use of ultra violet light at the wastewater treatment center. They can use chlorine to kill the bacteria at the wastewater treatment plant but that can also cause problems. Mr. Jeffries thanked Mr. Riehle for the information. 13 DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON DRUG DOG: This item was discussed two weeks ago and it has caused some problems with the union. On of the corrections officer's stated that she already has a dog that has started training and questioned why the county could not contract for the services of a dog. Arnold made a motion and Jeffries seconded to approve the operation SCENT program for the Hall County Corrections Department and authorize Jerry Janulewicz to make the policy and procedures. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster and Landis all voted yes and Logan and Stelk voted no. Motion carried. 15 DISCUSSION ON COPS GRANT: Chief Deputy Chris Rea requested approval to apply for the COPS Grant. They need the authorization from the board to have the Chairman sign the application. If approved this will be a 3-year step grant. Logan made a motion and Jeffries seconded to authorize the chair to sign. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 5b AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN TITLE SHEET FOR PROJECT STPE2235(2): Jeffris made a motion and Logan seconded to authorize the chair to sign. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE LETTER: Jeffries made a motion and Stelk seconded to accept and place on file the letter from the United States Attorney concerning the Clerk of the District Court. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis, Logan and Stelk all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried.