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Sheriff gets OK for jail inspection, HVAC work and opioid-funded medical monitoring purchase
Summary
The commission approved multiple sheriff requests: an inspection of a vacant building ($2,250), HVAC test-and-balance at the jail ($11,300), gate repairs ($9,873), and purchase of inmate medical monitoring systems using opioid funds ($18,050 over five years); attorney and auditor review were referenced for the opioid-funded purchase.
The St. Clair County commission approved a series of requests from the sheriff’s office to advance facilities planning and inmate monitoring capabilities.
Commissioners authorized a $2,250 inspection of a vacant former bank building in Asheville to evaluate HVAC and roof conditions, an $11,300 test-and-balance contract for the jail HVAC system with Fairfield LLC and a $9,873 quote to repair a damaged gate. The board also approved reimbursing inmate-welfare funds $1,242 to cover a QuickBooks subscription renewal.
On a higher-profile item, the sheriff requested using opioid settlement funds to purchase inmate medical monitoring systems and bands from Reassurance Solutions at $18,050 covering five years. Staff told the commission the county attorney and auditor would review the proposed expenditure and then the purchase could proceed; the clerk stated the review had been discussed with legal counsel and auditors and "it looks like we're gonna be good to go." The commission approved the requests, including a related estimated $1,000 for electrical work tied to the monitoring equipment, with the proviso that attorney and auditor review occur where required.
The items were approved by voice vote. Several of the procurements will require budget amendments or follow-up documentation to be returned to the commission for final execution.
