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OCT 2 2 1995 BooK 62 PAGE 477 believed we want to continue the exact same relationship, but stated he would like to put Chief Jailer Baird out on the site also. While he does not have construction expertise, he has the operation expertise and also common sense, as well as a college education and the ability to ask questions. He would be our line of communication. Chairman Lyons felt we should give this a try, but Commissioner Scurlock believed the Chief Jailer already has been out there. Administrator Wright confirmed that he has been, but only on a limited basis because it interferes with his other work. In order to get him there on a more extensive basis, he would need more help at the jail, and the Administrator felt the Chief Jailer should be out there on a full time basis. Discussion followed at length regarding the fact that the Board members did not feel that Chief Jailer Baird has the required expertise or adequate knowledge of construction to really know what is occurring, and Commissioner Bird felt he probably is needed at the jail more. Administrator Wright argued that any man with common sense could observe and raise questions which then would be brought back to the Administrator and staff to deal with the architect. He noted that the other alternative is to hire a construction expert to watch the architect. Commissioner Bird agreed that Mr. Baird is valuable on site as related to the functional aspect and that he should be there on a part time basis, but he did not feel he should be there 8 hours a day. Administrator Wright continued to stress the many varied activities the Chief Jailer is trying to handle, and Commissioner Scurlock felt if the Administrator needs additional personnel at the Jail, he should just ask for it. Commissioner Wodtke asked if we still have the option to make a change in this particular position and not make the money 28