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Board reviews courthouse security options, proceeds with deputy clerk hire after background check
Summary
Commissioners moved forward on hiring a deputy clerk after a completed background check and reviewed three security grant options for the courthouse—full solid door ($4,710), a locking mechanism with camera control (~$2,800 without labor), and a lower‑cost handheld metal detector option (~$1,500) — with staff asked to prioritize lower‑cost measures while office configurations remain uncertain.
Dottie Burke told the board that a background check for the proposed deputy clerk (Anne Marie) returned clear and recommended proceeding with hiring. "So we'll proceed with hiring if that's okay," she said, and the board signaled assent after discussion about duties and coverage when the clerk is absent.
Burke also presented security grant quotes for the courthouse: a full solid door quoted at $4,710, a camera‑controlled locking mechanism quoted at about $2,800 (labor not included), and a lower‑cost bar/handheld metal detector option near $1,500. Commissioners noted the grant allocation to the county was $3,300 and discussed turning in a lower‑cost claim now and reserving other options for later if office moves or reconfiguration require it. The board agreed staff should submit the most practical option that fits grant limits and consider additional purchases later if more funds become available.
