Columbia County Quorum Court Meets

The Columbia County Quorum Court met Monday. As part of the Building Report, there was a discussion about the Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility.  A.L. Franks Engineering has submitted a proposal for performing a structural and floor slab evaluation; the cost would be just under $20,000. Ackley Engineering has already conducted and presented their report. They say the structure is structurally safe, but there has been some past significant settlement and workmanship issues. They recommend some repairs to cracks and floor slabs, and monitoring the situation. Judge Larry Atkinson pointed out that replacing the roof would cost over half a million dollars, and he doesn’t want to do that until they’re sure about the foundation. Another evaluation may be coming.

The Quorum Court reappointed James Skinner to another five-year term on the Rural Development Authority Board.

They also passed an ordinance transferring funds within various budget categories.