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Building Committee---March 21, 2014 2 Mr. Montplaisir said the County Coroner has been part of the county for a long time; however, the county has been delinquent in taking care of them and has an obligation to consider all options. MOTION, passed Mr. Berndt moved and Mr. Montplaisir seconded to recommend that the County Commission consider putting the Coroner's Office in the Sunmart Building. On roll call vote, the following voted in favor: Mr. Berndt, Mr. Montplaisir, and Mr. Peterson. Opposed: Mr. Laney. Motion carried. 4. DISCUSS SCOPE OF WORK FOR FUTURE JUNVENILE AND SHERIFF'S SPACE Mr. Laney said they are at a crossroads with juvenile detention, the patrol space, alternative sentencing and work release. He said the 24/7 program is growing rapidly and will continue to grow. Currently, they are running the program out of the front lobby of the jail. This site is not ideal because of the number of people in the program. The juvenile detention facility was built in the 1960's and housed in the Annex building. Following an assault on an officer, a pod at the jail was fitted for juveniles and the facility was moved to the jail. This is not a permanent solution for the juvenile facility as the juveniles must not have contact with the adult jail population nor can male and female juvenile offenders have contact with each other. Staff has ensured the facility meets standards and the current set-up meets state regulations, but the jail pods were built for adults. A committee from the Sheriff's Office has been working on a feasibility study. The state has been included and has provided input. Ms. Tollefson said they do not accept federal juvenile offenders at the facility due to the program demands on a federal level. All juveniles housed at the facility are from the region. Mr. Berndt said they could put out a Request for Qualifications. Mr. Peterson said this would ultimately lengthen the process a bit, however, it would allow local firms the opportunity to be part of the process. Mr. Montplaisir said at this time the committee is looking for concepts and a feasibility study. MOTION, passed Mr. Montplaisir moved and Mr. Berndt seconded to proceed with sending out a Request for Qualifications which will include a preliminary design and feasibility study for a juvenile detention facility, alternative sentencing, patrol space, work release space, and possible coroner space. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Laney, seconded by Mr. Montplaisir and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 AM. Minutes prepared by Cindy Stoick, Principal Secretary