Commissioners debate feasibility study for old jail; raise conflict‑of‑interest concerns
A committee proposed a needs assessment and feasibility study (not to exceed $6,000) for the old jail to explore reuse; several commissioners opposed hiring the presenter because he indicated interest in operating the facility and asked for a non‑biased third party or no action until other consultants are identified.
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A committee presentation recommended a needs assessment and feasibility study for the county’s old jail to determine whether the facility could be repurposed once current staff and inmates move to a new security center. The suggested contract (not to exceed $6,000) would support a needs assessment that county staff could forward to the state for review.
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