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Frank Clifton said that the folding wall is an expensive aspect of the room but does add intimacy to the meeting room. He does not think the curtain works at all. He suggested using rolling screens if not the folding wall. Ken Redfoot said that the folding wall would need to have a structural frame, which could be more expensive. Commissioner Gordon asked for the architects to work on the monitors both from the Board of County Commissioners' and the audience views. She also asked for cost differentials between the schemes and if there was any difference in the work session and regular meeting views. Ken Redfoot said that the open option costs less than the others. He said that they were waiting on the County Commissioners to direct them as to what to do next before providing costs. He said that they could do the folding wall as an alternate if necessary. Regarding the work session layout, he needs to meet with staff more to make sure that all infrastructure is in the right place. Commissioner Gordon said that her opinion is that they would not need a wall, curtain, or a work session set up. She suggested going with the lower cost option and having the 6-8" height on the dais. Commissioner Yuhasz said that they need to think of having a wall since it will change the feel of the place. Commissioner Hemminger said that she liked the work session environment set up. Commissioner Jacobs said that the wall gives the potential of an extra meeting place and if the space is shared, then the other entities could be asked to share in the expenses of the wall. Chair Foushee said that she does like the work session design and she would like to design for flexibility. She asked for cost estimates when they are available. 2. Boards and Commissions — BOCC Discussion Advisory Board on Aging Frank Clifton said that Jerry Passmore did a structural review of the Advisory Board on Aging and the two senior centers' friends' boards. Jerry Passmore said that this was a good practice for his boards in which the Advisory Board on Aging was to try to identify the functional elements of the Aging Board versus the senior centers. The Advisory Board on Aging is responsible for all of the aging population — home setting, facility setting, or senior centers. The Friends are focused on people that are active enough to access the senior centers. There are some similar duties. He said that the Advisory Board on Aging is a liaison to the County Commissioners and is also responsible to get a recommendation to the Department on Aging in the areas of budgets, services, functions, etc. He said that one of the critical roles of the board is the review of various grants. The board is also working on the development of a Master Aging Plan. The focus of the Friends of the senior centers is to better utilize the centers, recruit volunteers, etc. Commissioner Pelissier said that the Advisory Board on Aging recommends enlarging the board to be more efficient and effective and she asked why this would be more efficient and effective. Jerry Passmore said that there are issues between meetings that need attention and there could be committees to focus on these issues. The intent was to break up into two committees and there is a need for additional members to do this.