Freestone County commissioners approve asbestos and lead study for courthouse restoration
Commissioners voted to contact a contractor to conduct an asbestos and lead study for the regional county historical courthouse after bids exceeded the original grant amount; county to request additional grant funding by Dec. 1 with a decision expected Jan. 31.
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Freestone County commissioners voted to contact a contractor to perform an asbestos and lead study for the regional county historical courthouse after bids for the restoration exceeded the original grant amount. Presiding official said the county received an email Friday asking for an "additional $480" because bids came in higher than the grant allowed. "Motion carried," the presiding official said after a motion and second to seek bids for the study.
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