County updates jail construction, courthouse remodel, fire‑pump issue and road dedication

Marshall County commissioners received several operational updates and approved a roadway dedication during their May 20 meeting.

Construction update: A county project manager reported the detention facility construction is progressing but that concrete placed over the upper‑tier cells in area C‑3 did not meet 28‑day testing requirements. The contractor will submit a 14‑day remediation plan and the county plans extended work hours, including Saturday shifts, to regain schedule. The presenter said dorm work is about 10 days from completion and gave area‑by‑area block‑work completion estimates (Area B ~75%, Area A ~80%, Area C ~90%).

Courthouse and remodeling: Commissioners announced countywide white‑goods pickup scheduled for May 18, that roofing on the older courthouse building is expected by the end of the month, and that Judge Abel’s Courtroom No. 1 will be gutted and remodeled, temporarily reducing parking where dumpsters are staged.

Fire pump/standpipe: The commission heard an update about a previously raised fire pump/standpipe issue; staff said CRS and fire authorities are involved, CRS currently will not permit system removal, and the county is collecting quotes to clean and flush standpipes and explore a bypass option.

Dedication: The commission unanimously approved a dedication of Cathedral Cabin Road within the Grant city limits in honor of police Chief Orland Lemaster, who was killed in the line of duty, and agreed to prepare a formal resolution at the next meeting and install two signs at the city‑limit approaches.

The meeting adjourned after these items; staff recorded follow‑up tasks for engineering and project management.