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Frank Clifton said that if there is decent flex office space, Board members can <br /> use that if needed. He said that the Board does need a designated room as office <br /> space, even if it is flex space. <br /> Pam Jones said that there would be several conference rooms downstairs. <br /> Frank Clifton said that there may be some overlapping costs and design issues <br /> such as plumbing, etc. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the one small office the Board has now is not <br /> adequate. Also, she would like to plan for future office needs in existing buildings so that <br /> the County does not have to build another building when more office space is needed. <br /> She would like to discuss the use of the other space downstairs. She would like to focus <br /> on saving money on these renovations. <br /> Pam Jones said that the plan is to have three conference rooms in the Link <br /> Government Services Center, and a couple of small ones to complement these. <br /> Frank Clifton said that he has a concern that the building's use is being changed <br /> and that there might not be enough restrooms. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he hopes that someone is making a list of the <br /> characteristics of the current design. He also said that this is a 20-year update and <br /> future Commissioners may need more office space, or at least a lounge. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if there were any green designs in this renovation <br /> and Pam Jones said that not much would be changed in this building, but they may <br /> incorporate some less costly measures. Commissioner Jacobs said that he wants to at <br /> least have this conversation. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier suggested putting something in the guiding principles <br /> about green design. <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to functional relationships and if there <br /> would be any discussions about having the Clerk and the Manager in close proximity. <br /> She would like for the Clerk, the Manager, the Attorney, and the County Commissioners' <br /> offices to be on the same floor. Pam Jones said that Ken Redfoot could talk to the <br /> Board about this next week. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the Link Government Services Center was <br /> designed as an office building. She said that the low ceiling downstairs is always going <br /> to be a problem for a meeting room. <br /> Pam Jones said that Ken Redfoot has done an assessment, and he thinks that <br /> family restrooms can be added instead of the individual restrooms. <br /> Chair Foushee said that she would like to get a meeting together next week to <br /> talk about any new information from the architects. <br /> Pam Jones said that she has heard agreement from the Board on the <br /> development plan and the guiding principles with the addition of the green design. She <br /> asked about the sprinkler system and if the Board could release her to put together a <br /> contract for this. The estimate is anywhere from $6-10 per square foot, which could be <br /> about$200,000. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Pelissier to authorize the Purchasing and Central Services Director to put together a <br /> contract for the sprinkler system at the Link Government Services Center. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 0 (Commissioner Nelson was out of the room) <br /> The Board agreed to meet on July 2nd <br /> Pam Jones said that there is no good way to participate in the design process <br /> when the Board is not in session this summer and she asked that the Chair and Vice- <br />