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X43 Commissioner Walker stated that he felt that the contract must be put out for the lowest bid, and that since the Board of Commissioners had heard from several architect tonight regarding the proposed Facility Study that an architect for renovation of the Northside School as a Mental Health facility should be pursued in the same fashion. Commissioner Gustaveson spoke of the professional relationship involved. He stated that the County had received professional services at no cost and that the decision had already been made by the Mental Health Board and that the Board of Commissioners should accept the Mental Health Board's recommendation. Mr. Webb stated that his proposal was not binding and that Mental - Health was free to look at other architect, however, there would be a penalty involved. He stated that information had been provided that could not be passed on to another architect. Commissioner Whitted pointed out the need to get ,started on the Mental Health Facility. Commissioner Pinney moved that the Board approve the Contract with James Webb to perform architectural services for renovation of the Northside School as a Mental Health Facility at a fee of 9'~$ of the construction cost. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Walker stated that he felt the Board was moving hastily and in a fashion not in keeping with how the County's business should be conducted. He stated that he was not in favor of hiring an architect without putting the contract out for a fair low bid. The Chairman called for the vote. Vating aye were Commissioners Garrett, Gustaveson, Pinney and Whitted. Voting nay was Commissioner Walker. The Chairman declared the motion passed. The meeting was then adjourned. ~\o~~.C~. ~a~,~ Agatha Johnson, Acting Clerk Flora R. Garrett, Chairman ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 11, 1975 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Thursady, December 11, 1975, at 7;30 p.m., in the Commissioners' Room of the Orange County Courthouse ~ Members present were Commissioners Flora Garrett, Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney and Richard E. Whitted. Members absent was Commissioner Norman Walker. Others present were S. M. Gattis, County Administrator; Neal Evans, Fiscal Officer; A. B. Coleman, Jr., COunty Attorney; and Betty June Hayes, Clerk to the Board. The Chairman referred to Item #3 on the Agenda: Mr. E. J. Edge, Jr., Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Cumberland County, has submitted to the County a Resolution for Study of Local Tax Revenue.