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Commissioners approve asbestos study and deconstruction plan for old jail
Summary
Gibson County commissioners approved a $2,750 asbestos inspection and a roughly $37,500 deconstruction plan for the county's old jail, with staff saying the inspection is required before demolition and possible additional abatement costs may follow.
Gibson County commissioners voted to authorize an environmental inspection and a deconstruction plan for the county's old jail, approving a $2,750 asbestos study and a roughly $37,500 deconstruction estimate. The measures were presented as prerequisites to any demolition work.
The county's staff said the Elite Environmental proposal would inspect the entire old jail to locate asbestos and other hazardous materials and that, if asbestos is found, a separate removal quote will be required. A county representative summarized the combined cost discussion to the board and moved the motion to approve the inspection and the deconstruction plan.
The motion covered two items: $2,750 for the asbestos inspection and approximately $37,500 for building deconstruction and utility decommissioning. During discussion commissioners referenced differing recollections about the building's construction year (participants mentioned either 1948 or 1989) and confirmed the inspection is needed before any demolition proceeds.
Commissioners who spoke described the county as having budgeted enough money to proceed. The board approved the staff recommendation; the meeting record states the motion carried with the ayes prevailing but does not list a roll-call tally.
The county attorney and staff noted that the asbestos inspection report would determine whether additional abatement work and contracts are needed. No firm removal contract was approved at the meeting; staff said separate quotes would be sought if asbestos is confirmed.
