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Board approves shared kitchen access codes after security review
Summary
The board approved making three kitchens common spaces and allowing county employee door codes to unlock them; security staff cautioned one door uses a manual punch system that may require hardware replacement.
The board discussed standardizing access to three county kitchens so any county employee with an authorized code could enter. Security staff warned one door’s lock uses a manual punch system that cannot be changed without hardware work; commissioners discussed options for maintaining audit trails and limiting after-hours access.
Commissioners approved a motion to declare the three kitchens common spaces and to allow employee access via existing personal door codes so that each entry would be auditable. As a commissioner summarized, codes will function “just like everybody's codes work on the front door,” preserving individual accountability. Security staff noted that one locking mechanism may require replacement or manual procedures until the county can install a compatible electronic lock.
The board directed staff to proceed with the access-code change and to address any mechanical locks that cannot be reprogrammed.
