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County discusses courthouse roof bids, HVAC parts and senior‑center electrical hazard
Summary
Commissioners discussed a courthouse roof recoating estimate and preparing an RFP, approved deferring an HVAC parts/installation decision to the board, and directed staff to inspect and address a burnt dishwasher outlet at the senior center that lacked grounding and created a fire hazard.
Commissioners discussed county facility maintenance and safety issues at the April 13 meeting, including a roof recoating estimate, an HVAC chiller parts request and an electrical hazard at the senior center.
An attendee who inspected the courthouse roof described an estimate that included embedded fabric to seal roof seams; commissioners asked staff to solicit formal bids and prepare an RFP because the project likely exceeds the county procurement threshold. Commissioners discussed contacting Milton Industries (Wichita) for a bid and agreed to prepare and advertise a detailed RFP for the work.
A caller from Modern Air asked for approval to order parts and installation for a chiller and courthouse air conditioning unit; staff indicated the decision to order and install parts would be made by the commissioners rather than the vendor alone.
A commissioner reported an electrical problem at the senior center: "The plug in is burnt in half, and it didn't trip the breaker," and said the building lacks grounding on some circuits. Commissioners and staff said they would have an inspector (possible Mr. Crumpton) check the senior center kitchen circuits and prioritize repairs to reduce fire risk.
Commissioners also discussed ongoing dumpster and recycling trailer logistics, including placement, traffic and storage challenges, and asked staff to evaluate periodic pickup or compactor options to reduce on‑site congestion.
