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He said it also seems like there are a lot of monitors. He asked if there could be fewer, especially if the project runs up against budget constraints. David Evans said there is flexibility to scale back if desired. Chair Jacobs said he would be interested to see the 60 inch or 80 inch monitor. He said this might address some of the concerns. He said he can also see a point where Commissioners might want to have some touch screen capabilities in front of them. He said an alternative to individual devices would be to have a built in computer monitor in front of all members of the Board. Jeff Thompson asked if Chair Jacobs is asking for a laptop or monitor function. Chair Jacobs suggested both be considered. He suggested it might be good to build in some flexibility. Commissioner Gordon said it is fine to consider different alternatives. She said this room is going to be in use for a long time, and technology will change. She said it may be better to set up wiring up front to prepare for future use and future technology. She suggested using the type of monitors shown tonight in the presentation rather than a device built into the dais. Jeff Thompson said the technology piece is separate from the construction document and the bid process. He said there will be time to move forward before the final component installation has to be done. A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier for the Board to: Authorize the Interim County Manager to award the construction bid for the project up to the capital project budget during the Winter break, subject to final County Attorney approval. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Policy for Commemorative Plaques for County Facilities The Board provided guidance to the Interim County Manager on the crafting of a proposed policy for commemorative plaque design and installation for County facilities. Jeff Thompson said the plaque in the hallway is a 24 inch x 24 inch anodized aluminum plaque that is not designed to go outside. He said it is finished to have a brass appearance and it is the standard in the County. Commissioner McKee said, considering on how much focus they put on process, he does not understand why process was not put in this item. Chair Jacobs clarified that the plaque described is designed for interior use. Jeff Thompson said the exterior ones are 4 to 5 times more expensive and are more difficult to install. Commissioner Dorosin ran down the list of question and said he thinks any county facility can be considered. He said interior plaques should be used for buildings, and signage should be used for parks. He said any capital project should have a plaque, and all substantive renovations should have a plaque, including the Whitted building. He said the standard text should include the name of the building, the year of construction, and the list of Commissioners and Construction team members. He said the plaques should include the names of those Board of County Commissioners who are serving at the time of opening.