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CI. ~ ^. [~ yi '_ The County Manager stated that Mr. Banks and others were present to request the Commissioners to authorize the County Manager to release addi- tional water from Lake Orange in order that Piedmont Minerals might con- tinue in operation. Based an their present 14 hour weekday, they need 750,000 gallons of water per day. Mr. Gattis stated that Piedmont Minerals was presently closed due to the water shortage. He presented to the Board a memorandum explaining the present water situation at Lake Orange and the amount of water needed by users. Mr. Banks explained that in the past Mr. Gattis has had the authority to release water to Piedmont Minerals, however, Mr. Gattis does not feel he should assume this responsibility due to the low level of water at Lake Orange. Piedmont Minerals is in the process of implementing a'recycling system, which will reduce theis water use from 750,000 gallons daily to 250,OD0 gallons daily. The Company is presently using 750,000 gallons per day, and a large amount of this water is evaporated in their process and the remainder is returned to the river. He added that the lack of water was threatening the Company's ability to meet the needs of their customers. a Chairman Whitted informed Mr. Banks of a newly formed Water Allocation Committee who will develop a plan for allocating water from Lake Orange. The County Manager recommended to the Board that they continue on a day to day basis, releasing enough water to allow Piedmont Minerals to Continue operations and to continue observing the Take and confirm water figures from time to time. The consensus of the Boad was to follow the Manager's recommendation and to release for Piedmont Mineral's use 750,000 gallons from Lake Orange. The releasing of water to Piedmont Minerals will be an item for discussion of the Water Allocation Committee at their first meeting. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 3: Honorable Stanley Peele, Chief District Judge, will speak to the Board regarding facilities presently available for the District Court. Chairman Whitted recognized Judge Peele who spoke of the limitations in the District Court facility. He stated that the Courtroom was designed for 48 people, however, at times as many as 86 people have been in the room. This situation does not provide the type of justice which individuals should receive. The Chairman stated that the Commissioners were aware of the problem and is currently working on a solution. He asked that the Board hear from Mr. Joe Nassif, Architect, which is Item 19 on the Agenda. Mr. Nassif will review progress of his work on the Grady Brown and Jail Projects. Mr. Nassif stated that he had talked with people from the Health Department and that department does need additional space, therefore, the Health Department will be moved from the third floor of the Grady Brown structure to a lower level of the new structure of Grady Brown. Mental Health will remain on the second floor of the Grady Brown Building. Mr. Nassif will meet with all agencies this week to finalize plans. The Health Department will have about 5500 feet in the new area. Mr. Nassif stated that he was hopeful the bids would go out in mid-October. The schedule with Grady Brown is moving, however, there is still a hold on the jail due to the new jail requirements. Chairman Whitted stated that as soon as the Grady Brown buildings are completed, the Board will address the Court problem. Item 16: The Finance Director has prepared a budget amendment reflect- ing additional State funds provided for Day Care Services. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the budget amendment for additional State funds far Day Care Services. (For copy of Budget Ordinance Amendment see page 369 of this book) Item 17: The Finance Director will review bids taken for furniture and office equipment. The Director recommends that the bids underlined be accepted. He further suggested that all bids far the six correcting type- writers be rejected and that orders be placed individually according to each department's needs.