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Commission discusses student film request to use old county jail; insurance and cleanup conditions urged
Summary
A student requested to film in the county jail; commissioners said prior approvals have been made under conditions and asked for proof of insurance, a clear plan with dates, and a cleanup guarantee before granting permission.
The chair read an email from a student requesting to use the old county jail for a film. Commissioners discussed prior instances where the county allowed filming, and participants emphasized the need for clear plans and liability protections. One commissioner suggested typical requirements: dates, duration, proof of insurance and a condition that the site be left at least as good as found. A staff member also suggested checking with the county's insurance liaison about rider language and liability coverage.
No final permission or fee was approved at the meeting. Commissioners asked the requester to provide a fuller plan (dates, duration, cleanup obligations) and indicated that any permission would include insurance and possibly a fee to cover cleaning or restoration. The chair also noted the jail remains listed "for sale," and commissioners asked staff to confirm whether a pending sale would affect availability for filming.
