Court Services seeks signage changes at McCall annex; commissioners approve county device for staff

Court Services Director Phillips asked commissioners for permission to power-wash and adjust signage at the McCall courthouse annex so the building better communicates the services provided there, and requested permission to use an existing county cell phone for work communications.

Phillips said the north side of the building has black streaking and that the front entry currently carries mixed signage that reads City of McCall and Police Department; she proposed changing the front lettering to read "Valley County Court Annex" with "Probation Services" under it so visitors immediately see the building’s county function. Phillips said she had spoken with facilities staff about a power wash and asked Scott Clingan to trim a tree that currently obscures part of the lettering. Commissioners indicated building maintenance is appropriate under facilities and that, assuming budget authority, they had no objection to the proposed changes; one commissioner noted the work should be added as an action item in future agendas if formal approval is required.

On the phone request, Phillips said she needs a separate work device to keep professional communications distinct from personal devices. Staff said IT has an existing phone the department can use at no additional cost. The board moved and approved issuance of the county device for Court Services by voice vote.

Relevant administrative direction included asking facilities to schedule power washing and to confirm whether lettering changes can be completed from existing maintenance budgets. Phillips said she would coordinate with facilities and notify the board if any additional budget action is required.

No change to the annex’s use or staffing was made at the meeting; the board’s approvals covered device assignment and direction for facilities to address exterior cleaning and signage visibility.