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Worker’s Compensation staff to move from Thomson Hall after rodent and water complaints
Summary
Worker’s Compensation Program Administrator T. Horton told the Finance Committee of rodent, insect and water problems in Thomson Hall offices; County Admin S. Schrader proposed an immediate move to the Ag. Center basement while longer-term options are explored.
Worker’s Compensation Program Administrator T. Horton reported a lengthy list of office-environment problems in Thomson Hall during the committee's 9:30 a.m. agenda item, citing rodent, insect and water intrusion issues that have damaged carpeting and created an uncomfortable workspace.
Supervisors discussed several responses. Supervisor Leuer suggested pursuing an agreement for the hospital to transfer control of parts of Thomson Hall to county operations or to contract out required build-out work; Board Chair J. Brick cautioned that County Buildings and Grounds lacks the manpower to take on another building. County Administrator S. Schrader offered an immediate operational fix: move the Worker’s Compensation Program offices to the Ag. Center basement. WCCH Administrator J. Perry said he could relocate a few staff from Thomson Hall to the main hospital temporarily to free space.
The minutes record the committee discussing longer-term options such as contracting renovation work and evaluating space allocation. No formal appropriation or lease amendment was approved at the April 7 meeting; the discussion resulted in short-term operational direction to find alternative workspace.
