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George Bail of Frizzell Architects reported that since this was done last month they have had a series of meetings with the Jail Committee, and he requested Mr. Stroud to "walk through" the proposed building: Mr. Stroud briefly reviewed the proposed plans, noting that this was a pod that they had figured in the overall planning. The estimated cost is about 1.6 million. Pod A, which is already under construction, will have 156 beds, and this facility will add 120 more.- The proposed two story open dormitory section is designed with an upper level around the perimeter, and there are to be five dormitories with 24 inmates each, 12 on the lower level and 12 on the upper level. The administrative section has two offices for staff, two for counseling, and a medical office, plus a non -contact visiting area and a multipurpose area. Commissioner Scurlock inquired if the architects felt the Department of Corrections will approve this plan, and they confirmed that they did. Board members had questions about expansion possibilities after this is built and staffing level. Mr. Stroud advised that expansion is allowed for one additional pod, and Administrator Wright reported that the staffing will require about 12 more than we have on board now. Mr. Stroud then explained the actual operation of the work release features where the inmates line up and get their clothing, go out to work, return, turn their clothing back in, are searched, etc. Chairman Lyons had trouble with the term "work release" as this actually is a supervised work detail. He asked Mr. Bail if he was satisfied with this design, and Mr. Bail confirmed that he was. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that he wanted to have provisions in the administration of this facility to be sure that the higher risk prisoners don't get in the low risk facility. He 120