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resolved. Commissioner Scurlock felt that perhaps we should wait until after mediation to make a determination in this matter, and Commissioner Bowman agreed that this whole action is out of synchronization and is premature. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously (3-0, Commissioner Bird being absent) deferred any action on this matter until after mediation has occurred. Attorney O'Brien advised that the mediation process requires the County to name a County representative who would be the focal point. The representative won't bind the County or anything, but he will attend all the mediation hearings and come back with`his recommendation. Attorney O'Brien requested the Board to appoint General Services Director Sonny Dean as the County's representative seeing that Mr. Dean handled Phase II of the Jail and is most familiar with it. Commissioner Scurlock felt there should be more than one person to represent the County in mediation, but Attorney Collins advised that an attorney from the County will be there also. Commissioner Scurlock just wanted Mr. Dean to have enough assistance in that capacity, and Chairman Eggert felt we should make it clear that our attorney is part of the negotiation team. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0, Commissioner Bird being absent) designated General Services Director Sonny Dean as the County's representative to attend the mediation sessions. 64 everyone to focus on the case, and 80% of the time the cases are resolved. Commissioner Scurlock felt that perhaps we should wait until after mediation to make a determination in this matter, and Commissioner Bowman agreed that this whole action is out of synchronization and is premature. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously (3-0, Commissioner Bird being absent) deferred any action on this matter until after mediation has occurred. Attorney O'Brien advised that the mediation process requires the County to name a County representative who would be the focal point. The representative won't bind the County or anything, but he will attend all the mediation hearings and come back with`his recommendation. Attorney O'Brien requested the Board to appoint General Services Director Sonny Dean as the County's representative seeing that Mr. Dean handled Phase II of the Jail and is most familiar with it. Commissioner Scurlock felt there should be more than one person to represent the County in mediation, but Attorney Collins advised that an attorney from the County will be there also. Commissioner Scurlock just wanted Mr. Dean to have enough assistance in that capacity, and Chairman Eggert felt we should make it clear that our attorney is part of the negotiation team. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0, Commissioner Bird being absent) designated General Services Director Sonny Dean as the County's representative to attend the mediation sessions. 64