Shift is coming at jail

The second phase of the Jay County Jail project is nearly complete as sheriff’s department officers should begin moving into their new offices next week.
Jeff Badders updated members of the Jay County Building Corporation on the project’s progress Wednesday afternoon, stating that the second phase is nearly complete and that work on the current administrative area — including moving radio equipment — should begin shortly.
“Progress continues to be good,” Badders said.
Badders said the second phase, which included a renovation of the jail’s old cell blocks, kitchen and booking area is ready to be moved into.
The third phase will renovate the current administration area, lobby and conference room.
As the third phase begins, dispatcher radio equipment will have to be moved to a temporary location. Board member and Portland police investigator Todd Wickey asked if the move will cause a disruption in radio and 911 service for the county.
Badders said it will, but only for a very short period of time.
“We’ll do one piece of equipment at a time and make sure it’s working,” he said.
Badders also informed the board that insulation in the attic of the old building will have to be replaced.
After the report, the building corporation board approved the monthly claims totaling $188,735.97.[[In-content Ad]]