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Fiscal court hears jail security and HVAC concerns, votes to terminate two employees after grand jury indictments
Summary
Officials reported a damaged exterior jail door and failing HVAC units that left control rooms hot; the court also discussed a grand‑jury indictment of two jail employees and voted to terminate them effective July 7, following legal counsel guidance.
County staff reported that a red exterior door at the Ballard County jail would not secure after a hinge problem, preventing the door from engaging the sensor; American Detention (a vendor mentioned) was contacted to realign hinges and replace any necessary hardware. Staff said several rooftop mini‑split HVAC units in the dispatch/control area have struggled for some time and requested quotes to replace units; commissioners asked staff to follow up on replacement quotes and interim fixes.
The court also reviewed an ongoing legal matter: two jail employees were indicted by a grand jury. After consulting legal counsel, the court moved to terminate the two employees, naming the effective termination date in the motion; the court voted in favor by voice vote. Separately, a commissioner moved that the head of a county office be asked to resign; that motion was seconded and discussed as part of closing business.
Court members directed staff to ensure doors remain secured until mechanical repairs are completed and to obtain quotes for HVAC replacement and door hinge repairs.
