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September 9, 2005 - Special Meeting Page 325 Sheriff Brad Riley reported today's jail population is 206. The average daily population last month was 220 and the jail capacity is 142. Each option was generally discussed and Mr. Cayado responded to a variety of questions regarding each option. Issues addressed included the following: (1) the cost and delay associated with each option; (2) future use of the vacant corner at Corban Avenue and Union Street; (3) location of the tunnel that will connect the new facility to the Courthouse; (4) the fa<;ade of the Annex; (5) the historical integrity of downtown Concord; and (6) the current physical condition of the Tribune Building. Mr. completed associated Hartsell for the with the reported that the condemnation proceedings had been Tribune Building. He reviewed the legal requirements resale of the property. Commissioner Privette suggested the residents be given an opportunity to comment on the proposals. Mr. Day suggested advertising and holding an open house for citizens to view and comment on the proposed options. He said the results of the open house would be reported to the Board at its regular September meeting. Mr. Cayado reported updated elevations to the September 13. he would be presenting Residents of Historic the options Concord at a as well meeting as on Commissioner Privette asked if Heath Ritchie, President of Residents of Historic Concord (RHC) , could comment on the proposed options. Mr. Ritchie stated he had no problem with the Jail design as there had been an opportunity for public input. However, he objected to the design of the Annex, its impact on the Tribune Building and the lack of opportunity for public input regarding the Annex. Mr. Ritchie encouraged the Board to preserve the Tribune Building and disagreed with the cost estimate for a structural assessment. He stated he could not give an opinion on the best location for the Annex but said some residents would not want to see the jail on Union Street. He also expressed concern about the lack of a plan for the corner of Union Street and Corban Avenue. Further, Mr. Ritchie stated he had attended an appearance committee meeting, during which there had been informal discussion regarding the Annex. He said the residents are willing to host the Jail downtown but asked that the Board work with them on the appearance of the building and the preservation of what they consider important aspects of Concord. Mr. Day reported the open house could be held on September 15, 2005, in the Rotunda of the Governmental Center from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Notices will be advertised in the local newspapers as well as posted on the County's website and Channel 22. Written comments will be received from the public at that time. John Snuggs, a member of the Board of Directors for the Residents of Historic Concord, requested to address the Board. Chairman Carpenter reminded the audience that a public hearing was not scheduled for this meeting. She asked Mr. Snuggs to present his comments in writing to the Board. Mr. Cayado responded to questions concerning the proposed relocation of the Cline and Propst houses to County property on Corban Avenue. He reported a large number of parking spaces for the Law Enforcement Center will be lost if the houses are moved to that location. Rebecca Patten, a volunteer with piedmont preservation Foundation, reported piedmont is proceeding with plans to relocate the houses. She commented on the following issues: (1) Inability to relocate the houses to property owned by Barber Scotia College; (2) Cost of relocating the houses; and (3) Possibility of the County selling or donating the property on Corban Avenue for the two houses. Recess of Meeting with there being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. j--~ 3--.~ Clerk to the Board