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U,r,`; 15 .r G2 Commissioner Garner read a letter from private citizen Laura Young about concerns of the Environmental Assessment report for the new airport. Mrs. Annie Laurie Pomeranz appeared before the Board and thanked the Board of Commissioners for all their work and support for the past year concerning the Arts Center. This marks the tenth anniversary "to retain the Arts Program in its present location". Mr. William H. Cooper of 4915 St. Andrews Church Road appeared before the Board representing the Lee County Arts Council Support Committee Window Fund. He reported to the Board he has personally raised between $7,000-$8,000 to replace windows at the Arts Center. It is his wish to raise $32,500 for windows and ask the Board of Commissioners to match this amount. Commissioner Matthews, Chairperson of the Building, Grounds and Utilities Committee discussed with the Board a recent meeting that took place between that Committee and the School Board to repair the Wilrik Building. Russell Spivey, Maintenance Director, appeared before the Board and went over some of the major problems facing the building. Sanford building and fire officials have cited fire safety code violations and problems with electric wiring in the building. An estimated cost of $3 million would be required to repair the building. To ensure workers' safety, within 30 days the county must undertake the following repairs: (1) install emergency lights at building exits, (2) add exit routes from rooftops to the ground, and (3) install latches to keep windows up when raised. After much discussion Commissioner Dossenbach moved for the School Board offices to vacant the Wilrik Building in sixty (60) days or sooner and for the Board of Commissioners to make a decision in sixty (60) days as to what will happen to the building, such as selling or repairing at an estimated cost of $3,000,000.00. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dossenbach, Garner, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request from the Adult Probation Office for additional office space at the renovated Courthouse. Randell Woodruff, Unit Supervisor with the Adult Probation and Parole office, was present. After some discussion Commissioner Matthews moved for the Adult Probation Office to occupy the first floor of the renovated Courthouse. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 017 3