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<br />(03040 <br /> <br />Janulewicz stated that the consultants stated that is was important that the county <br />include a site in the RFP because if a site were not available it would be difficult for the <br />proposers to bid. <br /> <br />Discussion was held on the number of beds that are necessary. Rye stated that he <br />didn't want the county to have to add beds in the near future. <br /> <br />Jeffries stated that he is satisfied on the expansion and the number of beds. The people <br />of Hall County expect a jail that will last 20 years. He also understands why there needs <br />to be a site in order for people to bid. He expressed concern on the property at CAAP <br />because of the contamination. He also stated that there is talk in the legislature of <br />putting fewer people in jail. <br /> <br />Janulewicz said the facility could be sized for 400 bids but it may not be equipped for <br />400 beds. <br /> <br />Hartman stated that the State is not going to build more jails because they are to high <br />priced. He reminded the board that the consultants said they could build and add more <br />beds later. He questioned why all of the board members voted for the jail property when <br />it was purchased and now they are questioning it and looking for anther site. He also <br />questioned if the board was going to go against the attorney general's opinion. He <br />stated the county board needs to be responsible to the taxpayers. <br /> <br />Lancaster stated that when the land was purchased it was proposed to house the safety <br />center there also but that was not agreed on. Land changes hands all the time so the <br />property could be sold. Janulewicz stated that the land proposals could be an appendix <br />in the RFP and addressed that way. Lancaster said she is satisfied that the attorney <br />general's opinion will be addressed. She suggested that there should be formal <br />presentation from the possible bidders in the calendar of events. <br /> <br />Scott Arnold stated that there are different types of cells for a jail facility, and the plan <br />from Durrant was to build a facility that was single bunked and then add extra bunks as <br />they are needed. They build a shell that is plumbed and the electrical is ready for the <br />next phase. He questioned how many beds the county really needs. Maybe they could <br />look at marketing the extra beds. He stated he appreciated Bud's comments on the <br />contamination issue at CAAP and maybe this is not an option, but he doesn't want to <br />limit the bidders. He wants to see the best options that are available for the county. If <br />the land is not used it could be sold in the future. <br /> <br />Eriksen stated he does not want to limit the options and as he reads the proposal it <br />directs the bidders to the county site. Janulewicz stated that the proposal does not limit <br />the construction to the county site. <br /> <br />Jeffries stated that he has concerns if the site selection is determined later. If he were <br />bidding he would want to know where the site was located. When the county talks about <br />expanding the facility in the future, he understands how this would work because when <br />the school district built Lincoln School it was built so they would be able to expand. <br /> <br />Lancaster stated that she supports the option of additional sites. She said she thinks that <br />if the County shows what our minimum needs are, the bidders will be able to do this. <br /> <br />3 <br />