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Quandt stated that whatever is done it is going to cost money and they will need an architect. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to hire Cannon Moss and Berger as the <br /> architect for the court house fire suppression. <br /> Richardson noted that the historical society recommended Mr. Berggren and she suggested <br /> hiring him. <br /> Peterson expressed concern that this is premature because we may need more information on <br /> other courthouses and he would like to see what other people are doing. <br /> Lancaster stated she would like to hire a local firm and they need to look at the scope of work. <br /> Cannon & Moss have worked on the Courthouse before. <br /> Hartman questioned why the county has to hire an architect and ask if there wasn't a county <br /> employee that could do it. Bredthauer noted that it has to be an architect because of the tax <br /> credits and the county has to stay with the historical preservation of the Courthouse. Hartman <br /> expressed concern on the money that is spent to hire them. <br /> Bredthauer suggested if there was an outside fire escape maybe other people could help them <br /> out and they would not have to sit in a special area. <br /> Quandt noted that the board could work with the architect to decide on how to precede no one <br /> can draw up the designs. Discussion was held on the fact that the architect for the ADA <br /> entrance was able to address better way to do it. <br /> Mr. Humphrey questioned how important is the Courthouse to the community? It is the <br /> centerpiece of the community. They need to consider the functionality of the building and how <br /> important is the building for the future. <br /> Bredthauer noted that there are 12 to 13 trails a month with a jury and there will be about 80 <br /> people on that floor and that could increase. <br /> Hartman noted the county has a letter from the fire department and questioned if they would <br /> shut it down. Quandt stated they cannot walk away from the building and questioned how this <br /> issue came up now. <br /> Gary can't walk away from the building this did not happen why we were turned in <br /> Mr. Peterson questioned if it would be necessary to request proposals. Lancaster stated this is <br /> for professional services and it is not necessary. <br /> The vote on the motion to hire Cannon Moss & Brygger Architects. Bredthauer, Hurst, <br /> Lancaster, Quandt and Peterson all voted yes and Hartman and Richardson voted no. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> B) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION APPROVING WINDOW SAMPLE FOR <br /> COURTHOUSE - Mr. Humphrey stated that a window sample for the Courthouse is sitting in <br /> place if the County Board members would like to see it. <br /> 5 <br />