Board hears jail mold inspection update; members debate funding source for repairs
Apr 6, 2026
Supervisors reported a site visit after Serve Pro began remediation and heard concerns about mold, rust and widening floor cracks at the jail. Members debated whether repair costs should be coded to the inheritance fund or the jail bond; the county attorney said the bond was designated for construction.
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Chairman Davin French told the board members who toured the jail "did not see as much as expected on the walls," saying that observation led them to suspect a humidity issue rather than widespread active leaks. Georgia Mayberry described rust on steel pillars, a widening crack in the floor and deteriorating windows in the sheriff’s office and urged the board to address drainage.
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