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r ,JAN 11 1`90 BOOK .7s F,1u 90 THE FOLLOWING MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WHEELER FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND..."that the Board select Concept "A", with the exception that instead of saving the facade, the cornerstone of the original 1935 building would be placed into some type of sculpture/monument and displayed in a prominent location." Commissioner Scurlock asked if any consideration had been given to using the original structure for a commission chamber because that is the only conceivable thing he could see as a functional use since the Commission is outgrowing the one in the Administration Building. Commissioner Eggert felt that would make it very difficult because it would split the Commissioners from staff and everyone we work with. Mr. Reeves explained that they had considered that, but that would result in a fragmentation of functions. They also looked* at it for use by the private sector where attorneys would move in, but they didn't feel the dollars were there to renovate it to any practical use. Commissioner Bowman couldn't see it as office space for anyone, but felt if it is destroyed now, it would ruin the possibility of someday putti a museum in the building. That doesn't mean we would have to do it it diately, maybe in 15 years or so. County Clerk Barton suggested that we not tear it down until the end of the project and give the people in the community the opportunity and time to try and save it for historical purposes. Administrator Chandler pointed out that if the building is left standing, it would affect the parking requirements. Mr. Barton asked what would be required with respect to parking and land if we went ahead with Concept "A" but left the old Courthouse standing, and Mr. Halback advised that 93 parking spaces would be needed and approximately another acre of land. 25