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I BOOK DJ PAGE ',j2 Frank Coffey, 88 Cache Cay, asked the Board to remember that when they indicate their approval of the project, they are also approving the operating costs. Budget Director Joe Baird explained that the costs are generated by landfills created before SWDD existed, some as far back.as 50 years. The SWDD Landfill was created much later and at a different site. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously tentatively approved the recommendation and directed staff to investigate— additional funding sources for the closed landfill groundwater testing. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Administrator Chandler stated that it is critical for staff to get a sense of the direction the Board desires to follow. If a decision is reached to stay in the current administration building, it is critical that the HVAC system be replaced. Chairman Macht was not in favor of building on the proposed site north of the current building as he felt that site is very inconvenient, too close to the railroad tracks and difficult for the public to locate. He would rather support building further north, perhaps on some property owned by the County on 581 Avenue, which he felt would be closer to the center of population and more convenient for everyone. Public Works Director Jim Davis advised that the property Chairman Macht is referring to is a 20 -acre site between South Gifford Road and Lindsey Road, on the west side. This is a flatwoods site which has a residential land use designation. Commissioner Adams questioned how much money has been invested in the current administration building to date, and Administrator Chandler responded that it will take 1.5 million for the HVAC system only. That is a critical need as the current administration building is a potentially "sick building". JULY 69 1999 0 -42-