Project nearly finished

The county is looking into making a few final purchases for the Jay County Jail, but otherwise the expansion and renovation of the jail is nearly 100 percent complete.
Project supervisor Jeff Badders informed the Jay County Building Corporation board that contractor Weigand Construction has about $4,000 left in its contract and that the final punch-list is being completed.
Badders said he is “exploring some additional work for a water softener” and that Sheriff Ray Newton is considering purchasing a lift to allow staff members to access high up things like lights.
Although Monday’s flood drowned most of the Portland downtown, Badders said there were no water issues at the jail.
“We’re about done and we don’t think there’s any surprises coming,” said board president Carl Walker.
After the short update, board members approved monthly claims totaling $121,256.
Those claims included $109,403 to Weigand, $1,901 to Progressive Office Products for computer equipment and furniture, $3,852 to Goodhew’s for metal trimming to cover any exposed wood on the existing jail building, and $6,100 to Frontline Wall and Ceilings, Inc., for insulation for the attic of the old jail building.[[In-content Ad]]