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Chairman Scurlock pointed out that the contingencies are very low to carry us through until the end of the budget year, and -the Sheriff stated that if there was any way he could do it on his present budget, he would. However, they also feel they have been taken advantage of through some of the requirements established by the DOC, not only here in this county, but statewide. Commissioner Bird asked if we need to take a look at the alternative of farming out the food and medical service, rather than handling it in-house, and Captain Baird explained that the jail in Georgia is using a contract food service and is satisfied with the situation; however, that particular jail has a different makeup of prisoners in that there are fewer felons. In addition, Georgia is not mandated for medical staff as we are in Florida. Chairman Scurlock noted that Mike Galanis of the Health Department has advised that they are entering into a contract to have a private.physician over there, and felt some of those services could be included in this budget year. Commissioner Wheeler wanted to address the noise level in Phase I before Phase 11 is opened, because the noise is deafening. Chairman Scurlock recalled that the Architect agreed that he would remedy the situation and be financially responsible for correcting the noise level in Phase I. Sheriff Dobeck reported that the last word from the Architect is that the matter is under study, which means that when they pull out 6 months down the road, all we can ask is why didn't they fix it. Chairman Scurlock suggested that we advise the Architect that he would not be the Architect on Phase 111 unless they complete Phase I properly. Commissioner Bird asked if we had any retainage left on Phase 1, and Director Baird advised that we are holding four bills from the Architect at present. A R R 2 10-1b E7 21 BOOK 6`8 NV SO