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Commissioner Macht suggested asking for input from individuals <br />or groups who may have development proposals or other ideas that <br />will not cost the taxpayers. <br />In response to Commissioner Bird, Commissioner Macht recounted <br />the composition of the Old Courthouse Committee and advised it. <br />might be slightly expanded. <br />Administrator Chandler reported that information had been <br />provided interested private sector entities. He speculated they <br />might not have pursued use of the Old Courthouse because of the <br />offer pending to the School Board. <br />Commissioner Eggert and Chairman Adams voiced concerns about <br />the grant request. <br />Commissioner Eggert stressed that interested prospects be <br />informed of the desire for renovation of the Courthouse using the <br />historical grant funds. <br />Because of the discrepancy between renovation costs given last <br />year and at the recent joint meeting with the School Board, <br />Commissioner Eggert emphasized the importance of knowing,the basic, <br />renovation cost. w" <br />Since the School Board will not be using the buildings, <br />Chairman Adams thought it was time to realize that someone has got <br />to relocate in order to give some relief for the crowded <br />departments in the Administration Building. <br />Commissioner Macht recommended the County use the Annex to <br />relieve the crowding situation, which should also benefit <br />taxpayers. He explained the Annex is sound and can be converted at <br />moderate cost. He predicted that once the use of the Annex is <br />determined, the Old Courthouse will be much easier to consider and <br />the Board will have more options. <br />Rumors concerning whether or not constitutional officers were <br />willing or interested in relocating were discussed. <br />General Services Director Sonny Dean advised that in recent <br />discussions with constitutional officers, neither the Supervisor of <br />Elections nor the Tax Collector have indicated any interest in <br />moving to the Annex. He reported that Mr. Nolte said he would do <br />whatever the Board wanted. <br />Commissioner Eggert was not in favor of offices relocating <br />just because somebody needs to go and space is available; she <br />wanted any move to be advantageous to the public or staff. <br />Chairman Adams specified that any logical use by County <br />departments or constitutional officers should be considered. <br />45 <br />June 25, 1996 <br />BOOK 9 F� �F 444 <br />