The Limestone County Commission on Monday may reach a pivotal milestone when it approves the final round of change orders related to the $7.5 million renovation of the Limestone County Courthouse.

Project manager Kelly Howard of Martin & Cobey Construction said before Wednesday’s work session the items on Monday’s agenda would be the last ones. Commission Chairman Mark Yarbrough later verified Howard’s claim.

The change orders up for consideration Monday total $61,451,61, though Yarbrough said there is nothing surprising about the requests. A change order for $7,170 added tile to the west vestibule to cover over concrete flooring Yarbrough described as a tripping hazard.

The commission may also vote Monday to authorize repairs of the irrigation system on the courthouse lawn at a cost of $6,880. The county may also purchase an optional wireless timer for $380 so the irrigation system could be controlled from any computer.

Mold in commission offices

Also on Monday’s agenda is a $34,375.28 proposal allowing Servpro to perform mold remediation at the commission’s offices on Washington Street. The roof of what was once the old Athens post office often leaked during heavy rains and would occasionally flood offices.

The leaks led to mold growth in some back offices, underneath carpet and behind wallpaper. Mold was also found in HVAC ducts because the heating and cooling unit was turned off to conserve electricity when no one was in the building. With no air blowing through the ducts on warm, muggy evenings, moisture would build up in the ducts, leading to mold growth.

In November, the county awarded a bid of $139,365 to Muscle Shoals-based MG Roofing Inc. for roofing and gutter repair on the building. Work began on the project mid-December and should wrap up in April.

Workforce agreement

The commission on Monday is set to approve a resolution to recommend Gov. Robert Bentley appoint Taz Morell of Morell Engineering and Limestone County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tom Sisk to a regional board authorized by the Alabama Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Commission Chairman Mark Yarbrough said state and federal funds received by such boards are used in several ways, including vocational services. County attorney Mark Maclin said Limestone would be part of a 13-county North Alabama Works board.

Morell and Sisk were chosen because of their respective backgrounds in industrial development and education.

The commission will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Clinton Street annex.