Courthouse air-conditioning motor replaced after emergency; new motor approved at $3,500

Late June troubles with the Stewart County Courthouse air-conditioning system prompted emergency repairs and a subsequent purchase approval.

On June 25 the courthouse began experiencing AC failure in all offices except the Tax Commissioner’s office. Truman's Heating and Air repaired broken belts on June 26, and the technician reported that the motor was burning bearings and could fail, which would leave the courthouse without air conditioning. Because of the emergency and inclement weather, commissioners approved purchasing a new motor for $3,500 plus labor to prevent a complete outage. County Clerk Carole Stewart reported the situation to the commission while the County Manager was on vacation.

The work was approved and carried out to restore cooling to county offices; no further procurement details or vendor warranty terms were recorded in the meeting minutes.