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Commission approves pigeon removal and lake riprap, discusses delayed elevator‑camera installation
Summary
Commissioners approved $3,500 for additional pigeon‑removal work at the courthouse and $4,896 for riprap at a county lake; staff said an elevator camera originally approved in March remains pending because the elevator contractor must run the feed wire and final costs will be collected before payment.
Pratt County commissioners approved two maintenance contracts and discussed a pending security‑camera installation in the courthouse elevator.
By unanimous vote, the commission approved an additional $3,500 to expand work by Anderson Wildlife Solutions to remove pigeons and repair areas of the courthouse roof and vents; the earlier portion of the contract (recorded in the minutes) had been $7,500. A motion to approve the $3,500 addition was moved and seconded and passed 3–0.
The commission also agreed to accept a bid from Simpson's Dirt Construction to deliver eight semi loads of riprap to eroded areas around a county road at the lake for $4,896. That motion likewise passed 3–0.
Separately, staff reported on a planned security camera for the courthouse elevator. The transcript indicates the original vendor estimate (approved in March) was $2,368.44 for the camera portion but the elevator contractor must supply and install a feed wire; staff said they will gather the outstanding amounts and pay the full invoice once all pieces are priced and coordinated. No formal appropriation for the elevator final cost was recorded during the meeting; staff said they would compile all amounts and proceed.
Commissioners and staff discussed the need for improved elevator monitoring when callers push the alarm and for repairs where pigeons continue to access the courthouse structure. The contractor earlier that week inspected the building and planned to return with a boom truck to locate and seal entry points.
