Almost two years after completion, construction issues continue to be the problem as to why the new Dodge County jail cannot be opened and occupied.
According to Dodge County Sheriff Lynn Sheffield, the maintenance problems are being resolved. However, the roof leak is the main reason the move to the new jail cannot happen.
Construction issues continue to delay opening of new jail
At the county commissioners meeting on Monday, March 18, county manager Bobby Peacock provided copies of e-mails between architect Jim Ingram and Paul Cook of Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc. about the roof problem.
The e-mails stated that the problem had been identified, the open issues were going to be made right and they were in the process of scheduling the repairs to be made.
Solid Waste Director of Laurens County Michael Snipes and recycling coordinator Ralph Brooks spoke to commissioners about the single stream recycling program that has been in Laurens County since 2007 and the benefits of the program. Snipes and Brooks answered questions from commissioners and citizens about the project.
Both Snipes and Brooks stressed that educating the citizens and working with the school system was the fastest and most effective way for people to begin recycling. Commissioners took no action on moving forward with the project for Dodge County.
At the March 4, 2013 meeting of the county commissioners, county attorney John Harrington informed commissioners that health inspector Phillip Cadwell had approached him about the implementation and enforcement of regulations that businesses are required to meet. Harrington went on to tell commissioners that businesses are ignoring the bills (not paying) for inspection services that are being done.
Commissioner Terry Niblett made the motion for attorney Harrington to prepare a local ordinance that mirrored the state ordinance for commissioner to review at the next meeting. Commissioner Karen Cheek seconded the motion.
At the meeting on Monday night, Harrington provided an ordinance for commissioners to review, which specified the implementation and enforcement of the regulations and fines to be imposed if any rules or regulations were violated.
Commissioner Niblett made the motion to accept the ordinance, which was seconded by Cheek. The motion passed unanimously.
Cadwell serves as the public health inspector for Dodge County through the Dodge County Health Department.
County manager Peacock then told commissioners that he had a request from Dodge County Magistrate Judge Lonnie Parkerson for a new car. Peacock stated that they had found a 2007 Dodge Charger for $3,700.00 in Atlanta as a government surplus item.
Commissioner Watkins made the motion to forgo their bid policy of taking bids on any purchase over $2,500.00 and purchase the vehicle. Niblett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Lee Kirkland, representing the rural fire departments, requested the board approve the purchase of new digital radios and the necessary equipment for the departments to be able to communicate with the sheriff’s department, E-911 and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Two bids were presented to the commissioners, however because of the amount of the purchase, sealed bids will be taken and opened at the next meeting of the commissioners scheduled for April 1.
The e-mails stated that the problem had been identified, the open issues were going to be made right and they were in the process of scheduling the repairs to be made.
Solid Waste Director of Laurens County Michael Snipes and recycling coordinator Ralph Brooks spoke to commissioners about the single stream recycling program that has been in Laurens County since 2007 and the benefits of the program. Snipes and Brooks answered questions from commissioners and citizens about the project.
Both Snipes and Brooks stressed that educating the citizens and working with the school system was the fastest and most effective way for people to begin recycling. Commissioners took no action on moving forward with the project for Dodge County.
At the March 4, 2013 meeting of the county commissioners, county attorney John Harrington informed commissioners that health inspector Phillip Cadwell had approached him about the implementation and enforcement of regulations that businesses are required to meet. Harrington went on to tell commissioners that businesses are ignoring the bills (not paying) for inspection services that are being done.
Commissioner Terry Niblett made the motion for attorney Harrington to prepare a local ordinance that mirrored the state ordinance for commissioner to review at the next meeting. Commissioner Karen Cheek seconded the motion.
At the meeting on Monday night, Harrington provided an ordinance for commissioners to review, which specified the implementation and enforcement of the regulations and fines to be imposed if any rules or regulations were violated.
Commissioner Niblett made the motion to accept the ordinance, which was seconded by Cheek. The motion passed unanimously.
Cadwell serves as the public health inspector for Dodge County through the Dodge County Health Department.
County manager Peacock then told commissioners that he had a request from Dodge County Magistrate Judge Lonnie Parkerson for a new car. Peacock stated that they had found a 2007 Dodge Charger for $3,700.00 in Atlanta as a government surplus item.
Commissioner Watkins made the motion to forgo their bid policy of taking bids on any purchase over $2,500.00 and purchase the vehicle. Niblett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Lee Kirkland, representing the rural fire departments, requested the board approve the purchase of new digital radios and the necessary equipment for the departments to be able to communicate with the sheriff’s department, E-911 and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Two bids were presented to the commissioners, however because of the amount of the purchase, sealed bids will be taken and opened at the next meeting of the commissioners scheduled for April 1.
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Anonymous
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03/22/13 at 05:15 AM
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We are the laughing stock of the south! 2 years later and we still haven't placed one law breaker in the new jail! Leadership at its best!
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SDES
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03/22/13 at 10:28 AM
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Waiting for Yearty to occupy the first cell...
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Anonymous
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03/27/13 at 11:33 PM
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now u called their name,y u hide urs?
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Tootmyhorn
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03/22/13 at 05:43 AM
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What? Come on DC! Jeff Hinson couldn't get it opened...now the new Sheriff can't get it opened! This is poor leadership by McCranie and company. How can this be?
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dan pruett
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04/08/13 at 03:35 AM
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Are you kiddin me? McCranie is too busy doing Pruett's dirty work, he ain't got time to do his own work!
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RECALL
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04/16/13 at 11:56 AM
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We need to get rid of the whole lousy bunch of the so called commissioners. They have done a poor job of representation. Let's have a recall and see if we can get candidates that actually care about the good of the county, and are not self-seeking!
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recant
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04/17/13 at 10:29 AM
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Run for office yourself next time. Quit whining and complaining and actually do something about it if you're not satisfied with the officials we vote into office.
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Piddler
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04/17/13 at 10:15 AM
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correct me if I am wrong but the jail is not being help up by the commissioners but by both the last and current sheriff. Both are saying we need new staff but why are no staff being trained. and if we need new staff how are we holding people in the jails now. What is wrong with the old staff. I know the place is bigger but they reported that it was moduler and that smaller section could be opened. Why not now? Sounds like the sheriff not the commissioners.
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Milton
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04/17/13 at 04:25 PM
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If you had a new house built. Would you move into it if you knew that it had a leaky roof? Would you make the contractor fix it first? Do you think your insurance provider might cover any claims resulting from issues with water damage to the building or contents in it? I agree it is laughable how long it has taken with this project. But I wouldn't set up shop until that leak was gone. First, The grinder held it up. Now the leak is holding up. Hopefully this will be the last delay (fingers crossed).