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Board approves $41,616.61 change order to remove courthouse chimney and palletize brick
Summary
Madison County commissioners approved Change Order OO7 for the Madison County Courthouse to demolish the chimney and palletize brick, a $41,616.61 cost; a commissioner noted difficulty matching historic brick dimensions to current code‑required sizes.
The board considered Change Order OO7 for the Madison County Courthouse project — demolition of the chimney and palletized brick — priced at $41,616.61. The motion to approve the change order was moved, seconded and the board voted in favor.
A commissioner raised a materials concern, noting that historically the courthouse brick width was 2.5 inches while current structural code and available brick are 2.625 inches, and said matching the historic appearance "is turning into a nightmare." The commissioner said vendor Shippo indicated the county could use the 2.625‑inch brick but matching the existing brick was difficult.
After brief discussion about storage and disposition of removed brick, commissioners called the vote and the Chair announced the motion carries. The change order was approved to allow demolition and palletizing of brick consistent with the construction schedule and the county's procurement process.
Next steps: staff will proceed with demolition work and manage the palletized brick as directed under the change order.
