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APR 211982 BOOK -K..4 .F�� 436 Discussion followed, and it was determined that any requests concerning the Courthouse problems be in writing and come directly to the Administrator. The Board briefly discussed the glue used in the dais and the jury box. I Lynn Williams, Building Superintendent, advised that in a recent conversation"with Judge Stikelether, the judge felt the wood should also be removed. Commissioner Lyons inquired if staff had replied to Judge Smith's letter. Dr. Hardin responded that it had not been done. Commissioner Bird reported that at the last meeting, staff was to reply promptly, step by step, to Judge Smith's lettdt'. He was under theme impression that a reply was to be drafted immediately on each item. Commissioner Lyons suggested the Attorney first look at the letter to Judge Smith before it is mailed. Dr. Hardin advised the judges are asking that three windows be installed in the Courtroom; he would need to have authorization from the Board to do this work. Mr. Williams explained they requested this be done for ventilation. He pointed out that originally there were windows in the Courtroom. Dr. Hardin stated the judge informed them that if the carpet works in the Welfare Building, then Judge Smith will expect that all the carpeting be removed in the Courthouse. He then talked about the noise problem in Courtroom A and B; the volume on the microphones have to be adjusted. Discussion ensued, and it was determined that the basic problem is "human" as the attorneys will just not stay in the podium and speak into the microphone. Dr. Hardin reported that they were trying to come up with a hand microphone.