Residents back moving veterans affairs into Madison County courthouse

A Madison County veteran and multiple county officials discussed plans to relocate the county’s veterans affairs office to the Madison County Courthouse, and the board heard public support for the move.

Carl Sells, who identified himself as a United States Marine from Truro, said the relocation "will significantly enhance visibility, accessibility, and overall service to the veterans of Madison County," and asked that his remarks be placed in the public record. The board voted to receive and file his comment.

Auditor Michelle Brandt reported that contractors have submitted bids for converting a courthouse vault and IT room and that the move will use existing 'lost monies' for vault and IT conversion; other remaining expenses are expected to be covered by anticipated proceeds from the sale of the Public Health Building. Brandt said phone and computer moves have no anticipated additional cost under her planned approach with the county's IT vendor.

Next steps: staff will review contractor bids for the interior conversion work and provide a staging plan to the board.