Company presents moisture-control system for courthouse; county asks for inspection and estimate

Two private-company representatives, who identified themselves as Don Brown and Michael Clancy, addressed the Worth County Board of Supervisors during the public comment portion to describe a moisture-control system the company installs in masonry buildings to reduce rising damp and moisture in basements.

The presenters said their system uses tuned frequencies to release moisture from masonry, and they offered examples from other jurisdictions where they said the system reduced moisture and improved conditions for historical documents and building occupants. They described the technology as noninvasive and said they provide follow-up testing at one year and three years.

The company provided preliminary price estimates during the meeting: they said the original historic portion of the courthouse would be about $15,000 and that the connected additions would total roughly another $24,000, producing an approximate combined estimate of about $39,000. They also offered to take hydrometer readings and perform onsite inspections of the courthouse, the treasurer’s office, and the public-health building, and they asked to coordinate with county staff (Jackie) to collect data and deliver a formal estimate.

County supervisors asked staff to have the vendor take baseline moisture readings and to submit written estimates for the buildings discussed. The board plans to review the vendor’s findings and pricing at a future meeting when members have had time to evaluate the materials.

Ending: The vendor will perform hydrometer readings and provide a packaged estimate; the board will revisit the matter at a subsequent meeting after reviewing the data and costs.