Commission approves replacement of chiller control panel for $3,522
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Summary
The county approved a $3,522 quote to replace the control panel for the building's chiller unit after recent system failures raised concerns about cooling and equipment access security.
McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission approved replacement of a control panel for a chiller unit at a cost not to exceed $3,522.
Maintenance staff described a recurring problem where the chiller's control panel becomes inaccessible or requires reset, causing indoor temperatures to rise into the 80s when the unit stops cooling. The requested replacement covers the control panel and installation.
The motion was presented by facilities staff and approved unanimously. Commissioners discussed adding a locked cover for the panel to prevent unauthorized access; staff said a secure cover could be added and would be discussed with the vendor.
Ending: Staff will schedule the panel replacement and consider adding a locked cover for the new panel.
