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r- UOX 19 P E 9fi I MAR 31982 Dr. Hardin read the Motion made at the previous meeting in regard to removing the carpeting in the courtroom and offices as quickly as possible. Commissioner Fletcher noted that we all want to get this matter settled, and he believed we should follow the original Motion to take out the carpet in steps, the courtroom being the first step. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that we do not have to settle the question of new carpeting, vinyl, etc., today, and he believed we should hear more from the medical profession before making that decision. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, to extend the meeting to 6:00 o'clock P.M. The Chairman called for the question on Mr. Wodtke's Motion on removal of the carpet in the office section of the Judge's area. It was voted on and defeated 1 to 4, with Commissioner Wodtke alone voting in favor of the Motion. Discussion continued on the point that the original Motion authorized removal of the carpet and that should be done as agreed to, but now the Judges want to put the carpet back in the courtroom before there is sufficient medical information to assure that will not just cause further problems. Further discussion ensued as to the Judge's scheduling problems - the noise factor which would be en4en- dered by installation of vinyl in the courtroom - the problem of moving all the benches - the possibility of carpet in the aisle only, etc. Motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, to accept Dr. Hardin's recommendation, Item #2, contact others in the field, and continue the investigation as to medical people who are available and who have expertise in this field. Commissioner Bird stated that if the County solicits this medical personnel to do this testing, he would like Dr. 84