Elevator repaired, boiler replaced

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 13:32

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Workers with Cary Services bring in a new boiler to be installed as part of the Shackelford County Courthouse’s hydronic water heating and cooling system, replacing 25-year-old equipment that was installed during the Courthouse renovation in 2000. The chiller is also scheduled to be replaced later in the spring. Courtesy Photo

March 11 hearing set to finalize road restrictions

County Judge John Viertel reported at the regular meeting of Shackelford County Commissioners on Monday that the Courthouse elevator, which has been out of service for months, had finally been repaired, although a “foul odor” had been detected. burned” in the lower hallway and in the elevator that morning.

The judge had already contacted Home Elevators to check on the source of the smell.

Viertel also said that Cary Services had arrived that morning with the new boiler unit and were in the process of installing it.

Commissioners decided last month that the $40,000 boiler needed to be replaced, along with the cooling unit, which has a price tag of $106,700. They are both almost 25 years old.

Cary Services has now completed the boiler installation. The cooler has been ordered and will probably take a couple more months to arrive.

Viertel will check on Cary’s proposal to replace the third-party control system.

Pct. 4 Roads

Pct. 4 commissioner Cody Jordan’s motion was approved to set a public hearing at 8:45 a.m. on March 11 to authorize the erection of signs on County Roads 164, 165, 168, 169. 171, 173, 174 and 175 prohibiting the through passage of heavy trucks.

Jordan confirmed Monday that the sheriff ’s department had agreed to enforce the speed limits.

“They have no reason to be on these roads,” said Jordan. “They started using them because they tore up the main road.”

Other Business

•A request for a contribution to the Leon Bosque RC&D Council for $250 was approved.

•Fort Griffin SUD was given permission to install a water line across CR 135.

•The commissioners okayed a resolution which will formally close the HomeDeliveryMealGrant that ended Aug. 31, 2023. The program serves meals within the county.

•The January treasurer’s report was approved.

•Commissioner Jordan stated that he would like to move forward with legal action against the contractor who resurfaced the Courthouse parking lot last year, asking that the item be put on the agenda for the next meeting.