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Commissioners discuss elevator overhaul, door locks and courthouse deputies
Summary
The court discussed a plan to modernize courthouse access and security that includes a mechanical/electrical elevator overhaul (~$97,000), $40,000 for mag‑locks, an X‑ray machine quote under $30,000 and hiring 2–3 courthouse security deputies. Commissioners debated whether to fund staff now or wait until door/elevator work is ready.
County staff and commissioners spent a substantial portion of the meeting on courthouse security and related capital work. Facilities staff provided cost estimates for a mechanical revamp and cosmetic work that the court summarized as "That's gonna get you a complete new elevator." (Paul).
The court also discussed $40,000 estimated for mag‑locks and the operational question of hiring two versus three deputies for courthouse security. One commissioner noted the locks and elevator modernization must be coordinated with the historical commission and that timeline uncertainty (12–14 weeks lead time, additional weeks for installation) argues for staging work and potentially budgeting capital first and staffing later. Staff and the courthouse security committee were asked to continue planning and to provide procurement/bid information.
