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McLean County facilities update: elevator repairs, generator due in April, LED upgrades noted
Summary
County facilities staff told the Property Committee that a central elevator has been repaired and the south elevator will be out for about 12 weeks starting mid‑March, a generator for the Health Department is scheduled to arrive in April, and LED lighting and window work are underway.
County facilities staff gave the Property Committee a series of information updates on building maintenance and energy projects. Joseph Gaither, director of facilities and management, said work on a middle (central) elevator included replacement of a failed control‑panel part and scheduling of brief service downtime for interior cab updates; the south elevator is scheduled for work the week of March 16 and is expected to be out of service for about 12 weeks.
Gaither said staff will post signage and work with administrative staff to provide alternate access to the boardroom; committee members were reminded the stairs remain available. A committee member asked whether the entrapment reported by ISU Coach Spack occurred on the south elevator; staff clarified the entrapment had occurred on the central elevator and said Otis Elevator had replaced the failed control component.
On the Health Department generator, Gaither said the unit is scheduled to arrive in April and electricians began preparatory piping and conduit work to speed installation. Gaither also reported that second-floor window work and LED lighting installations at the 200 West Front Street building are complete and that energy‑efficiency measures have reduced usage though costs rose last year due to a price spike.
Members thanked Parks and Recreation Director Mike Steffa for his 36 years of service and wished him well; Steffa said it had been “a great experience.” The committee moved on to a closed session after the updates.
