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Commissioner Bowman felt that when it comes to right-of-way <br />acquisition, we should look ahead to 15 years, and Commissioner <br />Eggert stressed that the cost of land is not going to go down. <br />Returning to the matter of the Courthouse, Commissioner Bird <br />felt the Commissioners are in agreement with saving a part of the <br />Courthouse and seeing what can be done, and that did not mean just <br />saving the cornerstone. He understood that we are just accepting <br />the space needs report today and not approving any of the options. <br />Commissioner Wheeler felt we should move along and at least <br />start the process of selecting an architectural firm. <br />Commissioner Bird asked for specifics on the square footage, <br />and Mr. Reeves explained that there is 45,000 square feet in the <br />existing facility, but we need about 75,000, which gives a <br />shortfall of 30,000 square feet. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner. Bowman, the Board unanimously approved <br />the square footage under Option C which excludes the <br />Pocahontas Building, with the understanding that efforts <br />will be made to look into saving the core of the old <br />Courthouse. <br />Commissioner Wheeler asked if we could move on with the <br />selection of an architect at this point. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board authorized the Courthouse <br />Committee and staff to proceed with the requests for <br />proposals for an architect. <br />Mr. Reeves thanked those who had been involved in the space <br />needs study for their cooperation, especially Commissioner <br />Wheeler. <br />23 <br />NOV 8 198E <br />BOCK 75� <br />1 <br />