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4~ia Nassif's plan included 2,000 square feet of hallway. Mr. Davison stated that the North Carolina Library people felt a population of 27,000 should occupy 12,000 square feet of space and this was not allowing for growth. Mr. Davison stated that the Library Trustees were concerned about being,shoved into a space that was not sufficient for the Library needs. Discussion ensued between the Board of Commissioner, Mr. Davison and Mr. Nassif concerning the space available at the Grady Brown School. Mr. Nassif reminded the Board that the Facility Study had gone a little further in suggesting locations for the different depart- ments, that the departments did not have to go there and that the decisions as to who occupied what space could be made at a later time. Mr. Gustaveson inquired of Mr. Davison "Thinking in terms of the growth aspect and the need for space for 76,000 volumes, could this problem be resolved within the framework of this concept or are you seeing more, that this space cannot be used as the library? Mr. Davison replied that within the years 1990 and 2000, you are talking about a tremendous increase of population and an increase of about 93,500 books. That an increase of facilities will be needed. Dr. Charles Blake, representing the Museum asked tv speak. Dr. Slake urged the Board not to take the cheapest solution but the best solution. He stated that from the standpoint of the museum, the museum should stay there. He questioned the fact of the murals on the North Wall. Dr. Blake suggested that the decision on the proposal be postponed for a year. Ross Porter spoke of the beauty of Hillsborough. He spoke against the using of the Old Courthouse for anything except as a historical building. - Ms. Annie Lockhart stated that she endorsed Mr. Porter's remarks. She was opposed to moving the library to Grady Brown School. She also suggested waiting several years and reach a better solution. She stated 'to move the museum would spoil the atmosphere. This is part of Hillsborough that should be preserved as it is.' Commissioner Gustaveson spoke of the historical aspect of the Old Courthouse and stated that Mr. Nassif's concept is that..historical buildings can stay historical buildings and be used at the same time. Discussion ensued concerning the use of the Old Courthouse and requirements of space by the County. , Commissioner Gustaveson stated that the proposal of Mr. Nassif addressed a concept with flexibility, however it is based on renova- tian of the Grady Brown School. Commissioner Pinney stated that he felt only one decision had to be made tonight and that was whether to move the Health Department. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Board accept the concept of Proposal A of Mr. Nassif 's report and begin to discuss the schedule of implementation such as stress tests. This motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Pinney questioned Commissioner Gustaveson's usage of the word 'concept' He asked if he meant Grady Brown School, ,jail? Commissioner Gustaveson replied whatever needed to implement Proposal A. Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing possible land acquisitions in the Chapel Hill area and any legal difficulties.