Commissioners direct bids for annex front doors after ADA and security concerns

Aug 20, 2025

Court discussed non‑compliant swinging doors, maglock restrictions, drop‑ceiling constraints and cost estimates for openers vs. sliding doors; staff were directed to solicit multiple bids and return with recommendations at the next meeting.

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Presiding officials and building staff told the court the annex front vestibule doors are not ADA compliant and have recurring security problems: existing swinging doors yield only about 27 inches of clear opening per leaf, gaps allow doors to be pulled open, and a drop ceiling above the vestibule will likely need modification for any automated opener installation.

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