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County building progress update; commissioners approve routine administrative items and small contracts
Summary
Officials reported the county building renovation is about 17.58% complete and commissioners approved routine agenda items including minutes, ads and abates, a $7,071 billing adjustment with the city of McPherson and a $532/month cleaning contract for the county attorney's office; the board recessed for a public-works tour.
County staff reported progress on the county building renovation (the former bank building), saying the project is approximately 17.58% complete with demolition substantially underway and multiple subcontractors engaged. Commissioners waived building-permit fees for the project, and staff listed subcontractors working on framing, flooring, painting, fire sprinkler, plumbing and electrical work. Materials and some heating/air equipment have been delivered and are being stored on-site.
The board approved a staff recommendation not to bill the city of McPherson the remaining $7,071 in shared-cost adjustments for 9-1-1 operating expenses and related shared space charges. The city had already issued a larger check earlier in the year; the county recommended forgiving the remaining balance as an administrative adjustment.
Commissioners also approved a proposal with WeWash Windows to provide cleaning for the county attorney's office at $532 per month; the vendor offered service during business hours to accommodate CJIS requirements. Routine agenda motions were approved earlier in the meeting, including adoption of the amended Feb. 10 agenda and approval of the Feb. 3 minutes, and approval of advertised abatements (ads and abates) and payroll-signing items as presented.
Construction details noted by county staff included ordered door frames, received HVAC equipment stored in an on-site container, and a planned removal of two or three fourth-floor windows to allow installation of sheetrock. A color committee will meet at 11 a.m. at the library to select paint, carpet and furniture. Staff also flagged that two existing electric reamers (described in the meeting as 44 years old) will likely not be moved to the new facility; the vendor suggested replacement electric units start at about $50,000 each.
After the business items, the commission recessed for a 20-minute tour of the Public Works building and then returned for the scheduled work session.
