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County staff report leaks, generator limits and repair quotes; board approves multiple maintenance purchases
Summary
Maintenance staff reported courthouse window leaks, a leaking roof, and HVAC/cooling quotes; commissioners approved a $6,200 awning quote, a temporary cleaning contract with City Wide, flooring near dispatch ($5,500), replacement of a water fountain ($803.02), and $1,179 in equipment purchases.
Adam Miller briefed the Hancock County Board of Commissioners on several facility issues and procurement items during the March 12 meeting.
Miller said courthouse windows leaked in the recent rain and that the roof at 514 S. Main is also leaking; the staff could not locate a point of entry and will call a contractor. The board accepted a $6,200 awning quote for 514 S. Main (the low quote in the packet) and directed Miller to submit the design to the Downtown Review Board as required. Miller said drywall work at the Olive Street location should be completed next week. The board agreed to a temporary monthly cleaning contract with City Wide to cover current cleaning needs while staff evaluate longer‑term options.
On mechanical systems, Miller reported Ohio Cat advised the county’s current generator at the Justice Center cannot be converted to natural gas. Miller presented two generator service options: $1,039 to service the tower generator or $5,028 to provide service maintenance for all county generators; the board asked staff to review those options before deciding. ATR provided quotes of $30,912 and $12,875 to address cooling issues in the IT office; Miller will request revised quotes reflecting necessary revisions.
The Sheriff requested new flooring near the communications office and library; the board authorized work based on a $5,500 quote. The board also approved replacing a broken water fountain at the AG Center for $803.02 and authorized Streacker Tractor purchases totaling $1,179 (blade sharpening, filters, etc.). Miller asked the board to consider purchasing a new maintenance truck; quotes ranged from $78,097 to $85,383 for a service bed and plow; the board will review the truck purchase further before deciding. Miller requested EPA online HVAC training for some staff at $300 per person; the commissioners asked staff to consider the employee commitment before authorizing the training.
Why it matters: these approvals and estimates affect county facilities, maintenance budgets and short‑term contracting; the generator and HVAC issues may require larger capital decisions later.
What’s next: staff will obtain contractor support for the leaks, seek clarification and revised quotes from ATR and Ohio Cat where applicable, and return to the board with recommendations on full generator servicing and any truck procurement.
