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been turned down by Risk Management and then went back to HRS to send a team over to make further tests. Dr. Hardin then addressed the points raised in Judge Smith's letter one by one, noting that we have been keeping after the doctors but have not been able to get a team as requested; the tests for formaldehyde have been requested, but we have not been able to find anyone locally to do these tests for us. In regard to the pigeon problem, the Audubon Society and Humane Society have been contacted. The carpet has been removed from the courtroom for three weeks, but there is no progress in installing new carpet, and he has asked Courtney Storm of 1. Housing & Urban Development to address the problem of what could be installed that might not cause adverse effects. Discussion then arose as to the glue remaining on the floor and the Judges' reaction to that. Dr. Hardin reported that the Judges are saying that it does affect their allergy problems. In regard to'the Judge Smith's inquiry as to progress on the fourth courtroom, he has been advised that the architect is being selected. Commissioner Lyons noted that in the area where the fourth courtroom will be located, there -is already carpet on the floor with which we have had no problems, and he felt it should be left there. Commissioner Fletcher asked if there is a possibility we can buy a carpet that we can be guaranteed contains no preservatives, etc. Courtney Storm, who has had experience with Housing & Urban Development, informed the Board it would be possible to obtain a certified carpet which would meet HUD standards for care of the elderly when put down with a non -allergenic pad. This would not be installed with glue. Commissioner Bird inquired about the cost of such a pad,' and Mr. Storm could only say that it definitely would cost more than glue. 29 APR 14 1982 �� 49 PAgE 383.