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John Link said that if the money were held in escrow, then they would not do anything until the staff has answered the Board's questions. Chair Jacobs asked the staff to explain to the Board what people have been doing for contracted services and the functions this position would have, and also the issue of overtime. *Not at this time* Public Works: • Custodian Chair Jacobs said that he would like to have a plan. He feels like this is in a vacuum. He knows that there is going to be growth and he would like to see a plan for custodial services. Commissioner Halkiotis agreed and asked for a list of what the current crew is doing and where they are cleaning. He said that in the real world, custodians have much more than 13,000 square feet to take care af. He wants to talk about cleaning at the Northern Human Services Center also. John Link said that they will respond to questions and, in particular, how to address the Northern Human Services Center. Commissioner Brown said that she does not see this as a position that they do not need, because they may need it next year and a plan is needed. She said that she thought Orange Enterprises was going to do something. Chair Jacobs said that there was only a discussion. Commissioner Carey said that Orange Enterprises should be incorporated into the plan. Commissioner Carey asked some clarifying questions regarding custodians, which were answered by Wayne Fenton. Wayne Fenton said that he was in favor of having a plan, but they have reached a point where they have added enough square footage to add a position. Commissioner Brown asked for more information about setting up and tearing down of meetings for the Board of County Commissioners. She does not understand the calculations and how it keeps increasing every year. Chair Jacobs suggested cross-training someone that will already be at the meetings so that someone from Public Works does not have to sit for four hours and wait until it is over {Clerk or Assistant to Manager). John Link suggested that the staff come back to quantitative questions about the reasonable amount of square footage, etc., and take a programmatic approach in order to predict the amount of custodial staff needed in the future. *Not at this time* Recreation and Parks • Parks Conservation Technician (Little River) Chair Jacobs said that this position is doable, but there also needs to be a strategic plan for parks. Commissioner Halkiotis agreed. YES • Parks Conservation Technician Commissioner Gordon said that she supports this second Parks Conservation Technician position, and she would be fine with delaying it until January 1St. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he could support January if there is a plan in place and the Board has discussed it. He wants to know exactly what is going on with the caretaker far the house at Little River.