The meeting was called to order at 3:30pm.

The Committee reviewed the references of the preferred firm. The references were generally positive. Ed Marx, Deputy County Administrator/Commissioner of Planning, Crystal Buck, Planner and Arel LeMaro, Facilities Director, were asked to enter into negotiations with the preferred firm.

The question was raised if the Committee was still considering dividing the project into two parts and dividing it between two different firms. It was determined that dividing the project would decrease the efficiency of staff time and the different firms would be vying for the advantage.

Ed Marx explained the negotiation process and agreed to have a drafted contract to bring back to the Committee.

Arel LeMaro and Crystal Buck will compile a tasks list, identifying who is responsible for each task so that if there are any questions the Committee will know who to address their questions to.

Kathy Luz Herrera made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2004 and August 17, 2004 meetings.  Dooley Kiefer seconded the motion.  The minutes were approved with changes.

Next Meeting: TBA
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm
Respectfully submitted by Heather Stewart.