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— Human Resources <br /> Link Center Action Plan <br /> • Board approved contract with CRZ to conduct space planning <br /> • Program meetings with departments to begin within next few weeks <br /> • Clarify Board involvement in Board Room design <br /> • Assume remodel work will be completed within six-eight months after commencement. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that it would be advantageous to have a meeting room in the Link <br /> Government Services Center. The meeting space could be used for larger meetings outside of <br /> the Board of County Commissioners and it could be set up with the latest technology. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that staff wanted some indication from the Board of County <br /> Commissioners tonight. He suggested taking the Link Center first, since it is more <br /> straightforward. <br /> Commissioner Gordon would like to know how much it will cost to for the Link Center <br /> and to renovate the meeting room. Pam Jones said that it is hard to tell until she knows what <br /> the renovation will include. The cost would not be much more for the meeting room, but the <br /> main cost will be the technology. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that at this point, the Board would just be authorizing the architect to <br /> do the analysis and the Board is not being asked to sign off on any amount or project. <br /> Commissioner Carey said that he would agree to this. Commissioner Gordon said that if <br /> there was plenty of money, then she would say yes. <br /> Pam Jones said that if money is tight, then the room could just be set aside as an open <br /> space without equipping it. Laura Blackmon said that there is additional funding for technology. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that he appreciates Commissioner Gordon's point, but the County <br /> Commissioners would like Corley Redfoot Zack to look at this building for design purposes. <br /> Commissioner Carey and Commissioner Foushee agreed. <br /> The staff, DSS Board, and Board of Health will come back with more information on <br /> January 29th for the other issues. <br /> Chair Jacobs informed the Board that he asked Laura Blackmon to use some of the <br /> money already allocated for education for the funding options to do some polling. <br /> 3. Closed Session <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br /> go into closed session at 10:17 pm to: <br /> "Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) "to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order <br /> to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board." <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br /> reconvene into regular session at 10:40 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 4. Adjournment <br />