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Shawnee County facilities chief reports HVAC, roof and elevator fixes; elections elevator flagged for replacement
Summary
Facilities director Justin Landon told the Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners that recent work resolved most HVAC issues at the Manor Conference Center, replaced the courthouse roof, corrected elevator inspection violations and repaired JP Lewis Health Department systems; the elections elevator remains outdated and may need replacement.
Justin Landon, Shawnee County director of facilities management, told the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 13 that his department has completed a string of infrastructure repairs and upgrades across county properties.
"One of the biggest accomplishments was the HVAC at the Manor Conference Center — nearly all systems have been resolved," Landon said, and he added that a new boiler-loop system is under way to add redundancy and reduce future downtime. He also said the county completed a courthouse roof replacement and that custodial staffing is now full, improving service and response time.
Landon reported that elevator inspection violations identified during a recent inspection were corrected, including adding emergency stops, covers for sump pumps and additional lighting in pits to comply with updated safety requirements. He said the elections office had its surge protection replaced and heat exchangers in its HVAC were updated.
Commissioners pressed Landon on priorities and next steps. When asked what his highest priorities would be moving forward, Landon said continued work on long-standing infrastructure problems — HVAC, chillers and roofing — and shifting the department from reactive repairs to preventive maintenance.
Mayor Mays asked about flooring at the JP Lewis facility; Landon said that flooring is currently planned in the capital improvement program for next year. He also said the elections elevator is ‘‘very outdated’’ and that parts are expensive and hard to obtain, noting the county will need to consider an update. Commissioners suggested consulting elections staff about more affordable repair options before committing to a full replacement.
The presentation closed with Landon saying the department is evaluating additional cost-savings initiatives and improvements to system reliability across county facilities.
