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MAR 171982 O A19 Pkib,t'258 Judge Smith and Judge Stikelether expressed deep concern over further delay in re- moving and replacing the carpet in the courtroom so that it may be used for jury trials that are forthcoming. Once work is completed, it should be kept in mind that all persons who appear to be highly sensitive to the unknown cause of the problem at the courthouse should be asked to use the County Courtroom fire escape as an entrance and exit to the newly refurbished offices and courtroom in order to avoid exposure. On Wednesday, March 10, 1982, the only firm that had given us an estimate to remove the carpet ($2,000.00) was called in to do the job. Once they removed the carpet, we found that the most inexpensive way to remove the mastic from the floor was to also remove the parquet flooring. Judge Stikelether was very concerned about any chemicals which would be absorbed by applying direct to the parquet flooring. In addition, the contractor indicated that to use chemicals would also soak around the parquet and cause those tiles to come loose thus creating a more monumental problem. It was C. B. HardinIsdecision to remove the parquet after Mr. Williams conferred with the Judge and getting his concurrence. 3. REConv=ATIONS & FUNDING A. It is recommended that staff contact The University of Florida, Gainesville! and get their recommendation as to the type of experts needed to give a com- plete review and an analysis of the cause of the health problems that con- tinue to exist at the courthouse. B. That the Board of County Commissioners request a written agreement from Judge Smith and Judge Stikelether and all others involved with health problems, that they will accept the team recommended by The University of Florida and that those with medical problems directly, will disclose to the qualified physician team members any prior or current medical information required by that team so that they may successfully arrive at a determination of the cause of the problem. C. That staff be authorized to write bid specifications with Judges' concurrence and to request bids for carpeting to replace that carpeting removed from the county courtroom and the County Judges Offices. D. That staff be authorized to write bid specifications with Judges' concurrence and request bids to complete any and all alterations to return the county courtroom and the county Judges offices to their original condition prior to demolition. E. Once all work has been completed that all entry to and from the north end of the county courthouse by highly sensitized persons be made through the fire escape leading into that section of the courthouse until such time as it would appear no further action is required of the Board of County Commissioners. F. That funding be paid out of the County Commission Contingency Account No. 102-199-584-99.91. Dr. Hardin next read aloud the following letter received from Industrial Hygienist Jack Radcliffe: