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200051$ plan DTE Rail Systems, the City of Grand Island and the Husker Harvest day site were designated and they have stayed in the plan. Other designations have been requested but the reuse committee has voted not to designate any more land. It is to be sold at public auction. Landis made a motion and Jeffries seconded not to approve other designations of land at the Corn Husker Army Ammunition Plant except for the land that was designated in the original plan. Discussion was held on the liability to the county if the land was not cleaned up before it was sold. Landis stated that the Army would make sure the land is clean before it is sold. Arnold, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 8b DISCUSS AND APPROVE SENDING A LETTER TO THE ARMY REGARDING THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE AUCTIONS: The Department of the Army bidding requirements require a deposit check for $25,000.00 for every tract that that is bid on. If a person bids on more than one tract of ground you would have to submit a $25,000.00 check for each tract that you wanted to bid on. Landis stated that she would like to send a letter to the Army requesting that they waive this requirement and that they accept a letter of credit from the bank. Hartman stated that he felt this requirement hurt the sale of the land at the last auction. Landis made a motion and Jeffries seconded to send a letter to Army requesting that they accept a letter of credit instead of the $25,000.00 check. Arnold, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Landis stated that one of the most difficult decision that county board will soon have to face is the designation of land at CMP. Chamness wants to pursue this issue. Landis stated this area could be developed into one of the best recreation areas in Nebraska and she can't imagine putting a composite site at CMP. She encouraged the board to think of the area residents and the long-term effects. 10 DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY & PROBATION INTAKE OFFICER: County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz presented a copy of the interlocal agreement for JAPIO. This agreement with the city, county and State of Nebraska Probation office. The county and city receive dollars from the Crime Commission to support this program. This agreement is to continue the program as it was in the past. Arnold made a motion and Lancaster seconded to approve the agreement. Arnold, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Landis absent for the voted. Motion carried. 11 AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE PPO AGREEMENT: This agreement addresses the consolidation of Midwest Select and Midland Choice as the PPO provider for the county's health insurance plan. It will provide a larger PPO network for the county. Jeffries made a motion and Logan seconded to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Arnold, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Landis absent for the voted. Motion carried. 9 a DISCUSS REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS and 9 b DISCUSSION ON LITIGATION OF SKATE ISLAND CLAIM: Logan made a motion and Lancaster seconded to go into executive session Arnold, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Landis absent for the vote.