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Committee reviews retaining wall at radio tower project and hears jail passed GL inspection
Summary
Committee members saw photos of a large retaining wall tied to a radio tower project that prompted questions about a $251,000 change order, and the jail reported a recent GL inspection with no violations.
Committee members reviewed progress photos of a retaining wall being built as part of a county radio site project and discussed a $251,000 change order tied to that work. Separately, jail administrators reported a clean GL inspection with no violations.
A staff presenter highlighted pictures in the meeting packet to provide perspective on the size of the retaining wall and to explain the $251,000 change order approved at the last full county board meeting, saying the wall “is not small.” Committee members asked about length and complexity; the presenter said each leg of the wall is “rather long” and that prior discussion included cost questions.
Separately, a jail administrator reported the GL (Green Level) inspection concluded with no violations, noting only minor documentation items to address. The administrator thanked Administrator Clements, Devin and jail staff for their work and said the inspection and the closeout meeting went well.
Committee members noted they will schedule a facility walkthrough in December to see jail conditions firsthand as part of the committee’s oversight duties.
