Public Works authorizes immediate courthouse cleanup; staff outline repairs, security and wiring issues

Public Works members approved immediate cleanup work at the county courthouse and heard detailed updates on remaining construction and technical tasks. During building reports, Mr. Salim (Speaker 2) described completed ceiling and ductwork repairs in the elevator room, cleanup of the upstairs courtroom, and outstanding tasks before final sign‑off, including updating new commissioners’ names on systems and training staff on the new control panel.

On technical access, a technical participant (Speaker 4) recommended isolating the courthouse control panel on a separate IP range with a managed switch to avoid exposing county networks. "Giving it access on a network that has everything else vulnerable plugged into it is yet another story," Speaker 4 said; Mr. Salim expressed concern about hacking risks and said they had been cautious about leaving sensitive systems connected to the Internet.

Mr. Salim said a cleaning crew had been expected but not yet seen; the group debated whether to authorize staff and temporary crews to start work immediately. Speaker 3 moved to begin cleanup using available high‑school crews and staff; the motion received a second and passed on a voice vote. Mr. Salim said staff would begin as soon as possible and noted the department aims to wrap up work before August county court dates.

The committee also discussed floor repairs and electrical work: Mr. Salim reported that much of the downstairs flooring will require sanding and refinishing due to damage and pipe work. He said an electrician was expected to assess wiring damaged by earlier ceiling work and estimated repairs could cost about $1,000 to $1,500; he characterized those costs as possibly the contractor’s responsibility. The record shows no formal final sign‑off or warranty resolution at this meeting; Mr. Salim said some training and a final walk‑through remain prerequisites for full acceptance.