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Commissioners approve third‑floor law library repairs, add wall to create office space
Summary
The board approved a construction contract to repair water and plaster damage and to build a partition wall on the third floor of the Osage County Courthouse to create two offices; commissioners discussed two contractor bids, timeline differences and flooring options.
County staff presented bids to repair long‑standing water and plaster damage in the courthouse records vault and to add a partition in the third‑floor law library to create an additional office.
A staff presenter, Miss Winski, described two competing bids that were “almost identical,” with the primary difference being whether flooring was included and the contractors’ timelines. One bidder quoted flooring as part of the single package; the other offered flooring as a separate line item that would require a follow‑up selection. Timeline estimates cited in the meeting ranged from “2 to 4 weeks” to “June or July,” depending on the contractor.
Miss Winski said the work would repair the “worst of the damage” in the vault corner and provide a permanent office for Chief Probation Officer Brandy McArthur. The second created office is intended for intensive supervision officer Brian Tripp, who currently meets clients across the street and has difficulty returning in time for felony dockets.
The county also discussed a potential obstacle to an expedited schedule: several empty file cabinets remain stacked in the vault and would need removal by custodial staff before contractors could complete the job. Commissioners asked whether the courthouse is subject to historic‑building restrictions; Miss Winski said she had not been informed of any interior constraints beyond general expectations for public spaces.
Commissioner Michelle Morris moved to approve Track Roofing and Construction (listed in the motion as “track, roofing, and construction”) to perform the Osage County Courthouse Third Floor Law Library renovation work. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote (three ayes, zero opposed).
Why this matters: The approved work addresses long‑term water and plaster damage in a public records vault and creates in‑building workspace to improve probation and supervision services. Commissioners discussed schedule and finish‑quality tradeoffs, and instructed staff to coordinate removal of stored cabinets so the faster timeline could be realized if feasible.
