Manchester library passes verification test; committee approves vinyl flooring at Justice Center and election room

Rick told the Capitol Outlay Committee on July 2 that the Manchester library passed a post‑remediation verification test completed June 24 and staff were preparing to reopen the facility the following Monday.

Rick said two different testing firms conducted air‑quality testing and that the county had asked the more stringent firm — the one that previously failed the site — to confirm remediation. "We finally were able to get it passed," he said, noting the county had the earlier firm retest after cleaning to provide a definitive clearance.

Committee members thanked Rick and staff for the work to get the building ready but noted ongoing maintenance needs, including roof repairs. The chair said contractors remain on site addressing punch‑list items and that contractors had received a notice from St. John Engineering regarding outstanding items.

In new business, Rick asked permission to replace worn carpeting with vinyl plank flooring in two county locations: the Justice Center youth services office and the room the election commission uses for voting. Rick said funds were available in his budget to pay for the work. A committee member moved to approve both projects, a colleague seconded the motion, and the committee approved it by voice vote.

No formal dollar amounts for the flooring projects were provided in the transcript; Rick said the work is covered in his budget and staff plan to schedule installation to minimize disruption to operations.