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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. 1997 Specialist, said the Planning Study is now in the final stages of being completed and that the Study as well as a Council Resolution needs to be submitted to the State by March 1, 1997. Sheriff Steve Draper reported on visits that had been made to several "direct supervision" facilities. Sheriff Draper noted the new jail was being planned as a direct supervision facility and it was hoped this design would be more efficient as well as provide for a better correctional environment. Mr. Reeves described the pro3ect timeline as follows: advertisement for bids in July or August, 1997; contract awarded in late August or September, 1997; completion of project in January, 1999; and occupancy of the facility in March, 1999. Mr. Reeves stated that at Council's next meeting a presentation would be made on the Planning Study and Council would be asked to adopt a Resolution in order to submit the Planning Study to the State. In discussing the temporary jail addition, Mr. Reeves noted Council had appropriated $400,000 in late November, 1996 for this project. Since that time, the Staff has looked at three'options for the temporary addition: Sprung Structures, trailers, and metal buildings. At this time, Staff is favoring the metal building option. Mr. Reeves stated he hoped to bring Council a recommendation for the next meeting. Several Council Members questioned Mr. Reeves on the metal building option, as this has the potential of being a more permanent facility which could be put to other uses when the new jail is completed. In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950, and as amended) and upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous recorded vote, Council convened into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters: (1) consultation with legal