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October 28, 2005 - Recessed Meeting Page 384 Discussion of Future Use of Property of the Corner of Union and Corban after the Existing Building is Demolished and Construction of the Jail Annex is Completed John Day, County Manager I discussed the future use of the property at the corner of Union Street and Corban Avenue and how to get public input in determining that use. He suggested that a charette be planned and a concerted effort be made to notify persons in the community of the event. Notification options included the use of the network delivery system by the Residents of Historic Concord, use of the City's email network with neighborhood organizations and the posting of a sign on the property. UPON MOTION of Chairman Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the County Manager to plan for a charette concerning the future use of the property at the corner of Union Street and Corban Avenue. Property Acquisition - Discussion with Adjacent Property Owners Chairman Carpenter asked to add to the Agenda a report by the County Manager regarding discussions with adjacent property owners about the acquisition of additional property for the Jail proj ect. The Board voted unanimously to add the report to the Agenda. John Day, County Manager, described property in the vicinity of or adjacent to the proposed Jail site, specifically those areas off Washington Lane and South union Street. He reported that he and staff had met with property owners regarding the possible purchase of property to be used as addi tional buffer and for the placement of additional screening. Mr. Day estimated the additional property at approximately three to five acres and stated it would be acquired through a voluntary process. He stated the required buffer yard for the project is 15 feet and the additional property would increase that fourfold. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the County Manager to put together a proposal for the additional property purchase and landscaping plan for the Jail project. This information is to be presented to the Board as soon as the property surveys are completed and the necessary information is available. Update on Construction Contract John Day, County Manager, reported the County Attorney and Fenton T. Erwin/ Jr" a construction attorney/ were reviewing a proposed contract with Turner Construction Company for the construction manager at risk services. Information regarding this contract will be provided to the Board as soon as possible. Selection of Exterior Treatment of West Facing (Union Street, south Fa9ade of the Jail Annex Earlier in the meeting, the Board had delayed action on the exterior treatment for the Union Street fa9ade of the Jail Annex until a decision was made regarding the Tribune Building. Paul Bonsall with Ware Bonsall Architects reviewed the options for the placement of the faux windows on the Annex. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Juba and unanimously carried, the Board moved to retain every other faux window for a total of up to three as shown on Annex drawing presented by the architects/ with the architects to determine the final number based on appearance. Recess of Meeting UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board recessed the meeting at 6 :00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on November 7/ 2005, in the Multipurpose Room at the Governmental Center. J~j.~ Clerk to the Board