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Posey County approves Stanley Steamer to clean jail vents; sheriff reports 103 inmates
Summary
Sheriff Tom Latham recommended and the commissioners approved a $21,025 contract with Stanley Steamer to clean vents and ducts in the county jail, to be paid from the Jail Maintenance fund; the sheriff also reported 103 inmates in county custody or housed out.
Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham presented three quotes March 3 to remove dust from vents and ducts at the county jail: Stanley Steamer $21,025.00; Serve Pro $26,595.95; Hassgo $43,200.00. Latham recommended the lowest proposal from Stanley Steamer. Commissioner Greg Newman moved to approve the Stanley Steamer proposal; Commissioner Eric Koester seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Auditor Maegen Greenwell asked where the expense would be charged; Sheriff Latham said the cost would be covered by the Jail Maintenance fund. In department updates, Sheriff Latham reported inmate housing counts: Department of Correction 11; Vanderburgh County 9; Posey County 83; total 103.
The board’s approval authorizes the county to contract with Stanley Steamer for the described duct and vent cleaning; the transcript does not include a contract number or a procurement document reference.
