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Supervisors discuss options for idle old jail, note potential demo costs and asbestos assessment
Summary
Board members raised the idle old jail's status, discussed potential demolition with rough cost estimates of $20,000–$30,000, and suggested pursuing grants to assess and abate any asbestos before deciding next steps.
Board members discussed the status of the county's old jail and raised options including demolition and reuse.
Speaker 5 asked whether the building would continue to sit vacant and urged action. Board members discussed possible demolition costs (discussion estimated roughly $20,000–$30,000) and whether the building is insured. Staff noted possible asbestos in roofing, flooring and pipe wrap, and recommended seeking grants through Southeast Regional to assess and abate asbestos before demolition. Members said they would investigate demolition costs and grant opportunities.
No formal motion to demolish or dispose of the property appears in the provided transcript; the board agreed staff will seek cost and remediation information for future consideration.
