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AUG 2 2 1984 BOOK 58 , � 9z made without involving the Courthouse people, the judiciary, etc. Commissioner Lyons noted that one alternative that has not been mentioned would be adding a floor to the County Administration building. Administrator.Wright believed that space will be needed for growth in that building itself and also felt the other alternatives might be cheaper. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons to withhold a decision on letting of the bids and set the meeting of September 12th to reach a final decision regarding the fourth courtroom. Commissioner Bird believed we need a workshop with all those involved, and Commissioner. Lyons asked if the Board wished this to go through the Jail Committee. Chairman Scurlock felt we have procrastinated too long. He stated that he has already made up his mind that he does not want to spend the money at the Courthouse for another courtroom and believed we need to study the alternatives. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that originally all the County offices were at the Courthouse until we got the opportunity to acquire the present Administration Building from the Hospital. When we acquired the Hospital building, we also were able to acquire all the land that went with it; so, we presently own land to the north of the Administration Building and possibly we should acquire additional property. Even in our agreement with the School Board, we included an alternative where we could notify them that we can provide space for them elsewhere, and the time may come when the Courthouse might be a good location for them. Commissioner Wodtke stressed that we must look ahead and study the overall picture as we need to make a definitive decision on where we are going, not only with the judiciary system, but the Health Department, etc. He felt the fourth floor is a 56