The Starke County Council members approved the purchase of dehumidifiers for the basement of the Starke County Annex Building No. 2 in Knox.
Council President Brad Hazelton said it was during the Starke County 4-H Fair where the issue was brought up in a conversation. He said it is “moist” in the basement and it needs be taken care of for health reasons and to prevent mold. The problem could cause more issues in the building that was recently renovated. Hazelton added that there was even an issue with the copier where the paper was too wet to go through the copier.
The HVAC system was not replaced in the renovation effort as there wasn’t a need to replace it. The county officials may look at that soon.
Maintenance Director Jim Coad will research quotes for two dehumidifiers. They will be placed on both ends of the basement to remedy the issue.
The commissioners are anticipated to pay for the purchase out of capital funds.
