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© 18 <br /> experience with the public process, but in terms of a <br /> preservation plan, Cameron felt that we need someone with more <br /> experience. <br /> Cameron spoke with White about the type of reception to be <br /> expected from the public. Usually when Planning goes out to <br /> present a new idea, citizens respond in a negative manner. The <br /> County is going to need someone with a solid background, who can <br /> project that experience, the confidence, and the knowledge. It <br /> is clear to Cameron in the work and examples that The Jaeger <br /> Company has submitted, that they have been through that process. <br /> Cameron did talk to the Planning Director in Hall County, <br /> Georgia. He sounded very objective, giving a good recommendation <br /> and noting that the principal had good oversite of the younger <br /> staff members. <br /> Cameron was also impressed with the revised work approach <br /> submitted by The Jaeger Company. The principal had more than <br /> doubled her hours of involvement from 50 to 108, which was very <br /> encouraging. The principal also pointed out that on the first <br /> work schedule submitted, there had been an assignment for a <br /> "staff" preservation planner who is a new employee at her office. <br /> The revised schedule includes the principal and senior <br /> preservation planners. <br /> Cameron stated that White noted the consultant selection could <br /> have gone either way with her. White received the additional <br /> information from the August 10th memo and Cameron shared with her <br /> the phone conversations and the fax received yesterday. The new <br /> information increased White's confidence in The Jaeger Company <br /> and her vote would be with The Jaeger Company. <br /> Cameron stated that she and White also talked about the <br /> importance of the presentations to the public. They agreed that <br /> the County needs to put its "best foot forward" and select a <br /> consultant who projects a positive image. <br /> Todd Dickinson asked if we have heard from anyone at Archives and <br /> History in Raleigh as to who they would choose. Cameron replied <br /> that copies of the proposals were sent to the State, but no <br /> comments were received. <br /> Todd Dickinson then asked if Marvin Collins had a favorite. <br /> Cameron replied that Collins has not stated a preference and <br /> probably would like it to be the Commission's decision. <br /> Pat Dickinson added that the Planning Staff will be working very <br /> closely with the consultants. Cameron agreed. <br /> 4 <br />