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The Board reviewed and considered approving the technology design elements of the <br /> Whitted Permanent meeting room; and authorizing the Interim County Manager to award the <br /> construction bid for the project up to the capital project budget during the Winter break, subject <br /> to final County Attorney approval. <br /> Jeff Thompson introduced David Taylor from Corley/ Redfoot Architects and David <br /> Evans from Sound Advice, who would assist with the presentation: <br /> Architect David Taylor gave an overview of the following PowerPoint slides: <br /> Whitted Building Renovation <br /> Board Meeting Room <br /> Design Development/Technology Presentation <br /> Overall Site Plan (map) <br /> Renovation Plan (blueprint) <br /> Highlighted Areas <br /> • Replaced Existing Exterior Staircase due to code-required Exterior Area of Assisted <br /> Rescue <br /> • Mirrored the Toilet Room/Coat Closet with the Electrical Room due to Sewer Tie-in <br /> requirements <br /> • Relocated the TV Production Room and associated electrical and storage rooms for <br /> better access to Meeting Room by Production/County Staff <br /> David Evans reviewed the following slides: <br /> Audio-Visual System Overview <br /> • Highly Integrated Audio/Visual System <br /> • Acoustical Treatment/Sound Reinforcement— everyone will be able to hear well. <br /> • Display— many, large monitors allow everyone to see presentation. <br /> • Video — high quality output of multiple sources, coordination with existing streaming <br /> • system <br /> • Lighting — studio-quality lighting for TV production <br /> • Control — multiple points of touch panel control <br /> • Support Components — shades, house lighting control, timers and clocks <br /> • Overflow Capabilities — infrastructure for large crowds <br /> Sound Reinforcement Plan <br /> • Speakers mounted in ceilings and bulkheads <br /> • Sound-absorbing panels will provide good room acoustics for speech <br /> • Microphones identical to what you are used to <br /> • Multiple zones for proper mix-minus operation <br /> Flat Screen Monitor Plan <br /> • 60" Diagonal Monitor built into the presenter's podium for use by the Commission <br /> • 80" Diagonal Monitors located high wall for public and staff use <br /> • 60" Diagonal Monitors located on ceiling bulkheads for public use <br /> • Infrastructure provided for overflow conditions <br /> Podium Plan <br />