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Commissioner Scurlock noted that the individual who reported these problems to him was told not to talk to anybody, but he did tell him and he got fired. Commissioner Bird inquired how our representative on the job is paid, and Commissioner Scurlock stated that we put -in $38,000 as part of the architect's contract; the architect pays him directly, and he works for and reports to them. Administrator Wright confirmed that he does not work for us, but we select him jointly. Commissioner Scurlock believed we pursued this arrangement because of legal ramifications pointed out to us by former County Attorney Gary Brandenburg. Commissioner Wodtke continued to discuss the importance of proper documentation, especially if our staff authorizes anything, and Administrator Wright stated that the only things staff would authorize would be very minor items, such as running extra conduit, painting or not painting the floor, and things of like nature, and all these items will be brought back to the Board in a cumulative Change Order. Commissioner Scurlock believed there have been some design changes recommended to the architect that they are pursuing in regard to expanding the visitation area, and he did not believe the Commission knows anything about it. Administrator Wright stated that staff is bringing that to the Board, which is normal procedure, and this will not be done until the Board agrees to it. Mr. Bail suggested that there be a meeting after the Board meeting is adjourned in regard to having a Board member meet with them either monthly or bi-monthly to review all the details. Commissioner Bird inquired what is taking place with regard to replacing Mr. Stough, our project representative, and Mr. Bail answered that they are in the process of checking out a man. Administrator Wright again emphasized that this man must have joint approval, the Board's and the architect's. He 27 BOOK Uc, .FAGG 476