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able to allow him 7,000 square feet. There is no way to rearrange the present offices for better efficiency. If they have 6 people in the motor vehicles department and 4 in the licensing department, someone is out into the hallway due to lack of space. Commissioner Ginn questioned whether each station in the present location could do double -duty for licensing and motor vehicles and whether Mr. Zimmermann could not get ergonomic work stations now. Mr. Zimmermann responded that would be an additional expense and the work stations would not be adaptable to the new office. Commissioner Ginn then questioned whether the Tax Collector were not obligated to maintain a principal office within the county seat, and Mr. Zimmermann referred that question to Attorney Robert Nall. Robert Nall, Attorney, stated that Commissioner Ginn was correct; the Tax Collector's principal office does need to be located within the county seat. However, this Board could authorize the move to Luria's by resolution. He believed the City limit stops just south of the K -Mart store. He also noted that the Sheriff's Department is located outside the County seat. Commissioner Eggert commented that she had many feelings about the future new administration building and the communication necessary among the different departments. Mr. Zimmermann responded that his intent is to provide all necessary services at the new office, with no need for clients to return to the County Administration Building. Only 4% of clients need to be referred elsewhere. Those clients are now referred to the Planning Department relative to application for occupational licensing. He has met with Community Development Director Bob Keating and Planning Director Stan Boling who have developed a questionnaire which can be completed at the Tax Collector's Offices. That application can then be sent to the Planning Department, while the occupational license is being processed at the Tax Collector's Office. There will also be extension telephones available to the public for any questions to other departments. Commissioner Eggert then questioned the proposed drive -up service, and Mr. Zimmermann noted that the plans for the new office call for a drive -up window. Commissioner Adams requested a copy of the plans, and Mr. Zimmermann agreed that he would furnish copies for the Board. Commissioner Ginn questioned the term of the lease, and Mr. Zimmermann replied that the lease is for a 10 year period, with an option for a 5 -year extension. JUNE 291998 -15-