Render of the proposed Hall County Courthouse, (Davis Design, Courtesy)
GRAND ISLAND — Hall County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 9, saw architectural illustrations of the addition to the Hall County Courthouse.
Steve Severson with Davis Design gave a presentation about the architectural illustrations.
“This is great. This gives the public a visual,” said Commissioner Pam Lancaster.
Commissioner Gary Quandt asked for a cost for the project. Severson responded that information still needed to be added concerning having a construction manager at risk.
“How far out do we have finished plans,” Quandt asked. Severson responded that it depended on how soon the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services moved out of an office building that will be torn down.
Commissioner Karen Bredthauer said she had seen the courthouse in Broken Bow.
“It’s a very simple courthouse,” she said. She took photos of the interior and exterior of the building and will email them to Severson.
Severson said the interior finish of the building had not been determined. As he showed the various views of the courthouse from the north, south, east, and west, he pointed out the covered walkways that go from the courthouse addition to the courthouse. He also pointed out the new entrance to the building, which is on the front east side of the courthouse.
In other business:
- *The Commissioners her a presentation from Hall County District Judge Patrick Lee about changing the title of bailiff. “The position of the bailiff has drastically changed,” he said. The bailiff position should be in the same classification as a paralegal. Commissioners approved a new job description for the bailiff position by a 7-0 vote and moved the salary level from range 10 to range 15 by a 7-0 vote.
- *Heard Hall Couty Facility Director Boone Humphrey give a presentation about a 2,300 square foot addition to the main shop division, which covers 2,500 square feet. The addition is needed for storage space for items that can’t freeze. Currently, Humphrey is using several locations in Hall County buildings for storage. He estimated that an addition would cost $150,000. If the old Health Department building was used, an overhead door would need to be installed for the building. Commissioners did not take action on the issue.
- *Approved a $23,000 bid from Island Indoor Climate for repair to the courthouse air conditioner by a 7-0 vote.
- *Heard candidate Dan McKeon for District 41 in the Nebraska Legislature introduce himself and describe his background.
- *Accepted a low bid from Gary Smith Construction for $874,973 for four asphalt road overlay projects. The locations are: Engleman Road from Husker Highway to Schimmer Road; Schimmer Road from Engleman Road to North Road; North Road from Schimmer Road to Wildwood Drive; and Guenther Road from North Road to Highway 281.
