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Benton County commissioners discuss moving several offices to 'Old Electric Company Building'; upgrades still needed
Summary
Commissioners discussed relocating the County Clerk, Veterans Affairs and Youth Services offices to the Old Electric Company Building; Mayor Mark Ward said the building has been ready for two to three weeks except for lighting, while County Clerk Wanda Malin said additional upgrades — including secure dividers and lighting — remain required.
During the Feb. 17 Benton County Commission meeting, commissioners discussed relocating multiple county offices into the site referred to as the Old Electric Company Building and the Tennessee Driver License Station.
Commissioner Dwayne Fowler introduced the idea and urged moving the County Clerk’s office (Wanda Malin), the Veterans Affairs representative’s workspace (Tina Close) and the Youth Services office (Beth Jackson) into the building. County Mayor Mark Ward said staff have prepared the building for occupancy "for 2 or 3 weeks except for the lighting." County Clerk Wanda Malin told commissioners that further improvements are needed before the move can occur, specifically upgraded office lighting and secure separations between offices. Kenneth Miller flagged outstanding work on lighting fixtures.
The minutes record that a resolution for further repairs and upgrades to the Old Electric Company Building is to be prepared, sponsored by the Property & Committee. The commission did not record a final cost or an immediate timeline for the work; the discussion concluded with the matter referred for action by the appropriate committee and a sponsored resolution to follow.
The record does not include public comment in opposition or a timeline for relocation; it shows the commission is pursuing facility repairs before any offices are moved.
