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expensive job than if that job is done for us by our government, and he urged that the Board give Mr. Flick a chance. Commissioner Wheeler informed Mr. Hardee that he would be surprised if his fellow Commissioners have made up their minds because they have seen absolutely nothing except this last pamphlet that was put out, and the object of this meeting is to get public input. He himself has not firmly made up his mind even though he has looked at all the different concepts. Commis- sioner Wheeler stressed that he is interested in seeing the courthouse built in the most efficient, convenient location we can find, and further noted that he, Mr. Chandler, and staff, have worked with Mr. Flick closely over the last several months, and he believed Mr. Flick will attest to the fact that he has been afforded every possible opportunity to work with the County and present this program tonight. This was confirmed by Mr. Flick, and Mr. Hardee apologized and stated that he was happy that he could keep confidence in his County Commissioners. Mr. Donatio referred back to the County master plan with the option and asked if, in fact, the County does approve that plan, what the options will be for the old Courthouse - will it be leased, sold, possibly donated to the Historical Society? He would like that stated for the record. Chairman Eggert believed it was the consensus that it would be a year or so down the road before that decision would be made, and Commissioner Scurlock concurred that his thought was that there would be a period of time before the Commission made that decision and that within that period of time the County would work with individuals wanting to save the Courthouse. Possibly there could be a lease to private individuals or to an organiza- tion, and in that 1-3 year period those options would be developed. Commissioner Wheeler stated that his position on the old courthouse would be that if it is economically possible and JUN 131990 29 Bou 8 19 L 4 0 S