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Library automatic door fails; county seeks quotes for repair or conversion to swinging ADA door; ES&S poll books under review
Summary
Cooke County staff reported a failing automatic sliding door at the county library and presented three repair/replace options; commissioners asked for firm quotes. County elections staff also briefed the court on ES&S poll-book decertification by the Texas Secretary of State and said the vendor is pursuing recertification.
Cooke County staff told commissioners on Tuesday that the automatic sliding door at the county library has failed intermittently and that available contractors gave a range of repair and replacement options.
Jennifer (last name not specified), who presented the library item, said the existing sliding door is old, its tracks and parts are worn, and the company that originally installed it does not appear responsive. A local contractor provided pricing ranges: replace electronics only (test motor after installation) at a lower cost; replace the drive/mechanical system for about $9,206; or install an entirely new sliding door system for roughly $12,000. The contractor also estimated about $6,000 to replace the sliding unit with a single swinging, ADA‑operated door.
Presenters and commissioners discussed tradeoffs: a swinging door with an operator typically requires less ongoing maintenance than an older sliding system, but the final cost depends on glass and framing work and whether a single or double door is installed. The presenter noted concerns about older patrons who use walkers and would be helped by an ADA‑operable door. Commissioners asked staff to obtain firm, written quotes (including options for a stationary panel plus an operable door) and to return with cost estimates and a recommendation. No action was taken at the meeting.
Separately, the county elections administrator briefed the court on poll‑book issues. ES&S poll books used in Cooke County were decertified by the Texas Secretary of State after reported freezes and delays in other jurisdictions; county staff reported that local testing did not produce incorrect ballot styles and that ES&S is working on a software version they expect to submit for recertification by March 3. Staff advised holding off on applying for a replacement‑equipment grant unless recertification fails; the Secretary of State is offering an 80/20 matching grant window if replacement becomes necessary.
