In this past Tuesday's Quorum Court Meeting there were some changes discussed there too. In a previous meeting JP Dan Thessing had moved that the court name the new jail after former JP Ann Harrell. On Tuesday Thessing wanted to have Harrell's name removed from consideration. The Court agreed and voted in favor of Thessing's newest motion. Thessing said they would find a more appropriate way to honor former JP Harrell. Could the recent problems and the extensive delays cause this action? Probably.
Speaking of the new jail, Sergeant Glen Wilcox addressed the issue of problems with the completion of the new jail in a letter addressed Major Bobby Brown, jail administrator. County Administrator Mike Hutchens read the contents of this letter to the court. It seems there are a few more problems that have to be addressed before the new floor sealant can begin.
Computer problems with three doors and a generator enunciator top the short list of remaining problems that are to be fixed before the flooring crew can begin; Wilcox estimates the jail will open the first week of August.
JP Jimmy Bryant addressed the court and members of the media to clear up what he called a misunderstanding on the part of some citizens of the county. Bryant says he understands that some people believe that the cost of the repairs being done to the jail is costing the county revenue.
"The builder is paying for the repairs to the detention center," Bryant said.
We here at the FCSO.INFO blog would like to again add that the costs the county is experiencing in the delayed opening of the new jail isn't about what the county is spending but more about what the county is losing. The ability to collect fines and to house inmates is being hindered by these delays. With a 9.8 million dollar debt owed to the county and people out on sheriff's bonds free to continue their illegal activities we maintain that these delays are costing us plenty.
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