The Cannon County Commission is now back to ten members. Over the past few months the commission was operating without all of the seats at the table being filled. Fifth District Commissioner Kim Davenport resigned from the board siting health reasons. Thursday night the commission filled the vacancy with attorney Lacey Buchanan of Woodbury. Buchanan was one of the candidates for the position in the last election cycle. Commissioner Ronnie Mahaffey (also of the 5th District) placed Buchanan’s name for consideration by the commission.
The progress of bringing the Cannon-Adams Office building into compliance with the state Fire Marshall’s request was discussed. County executive Brent Bush reported the de-commissioning of the sprinkler system (no longer required, since the building is no longer a hospital) is progressing and maybe completed within the next month. Director of Schools William Curtis told commissioners the Board of Education will have the updates on fire alarm system and magnetic locks install on requested doors on the first floor of the building. Attorney Chris Coats also stated the status report going to the Fire Marshall’s office would provide an update on the options being reviewed for correcting the fiber tiles in the building.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioners finally decided to use the Cannon-Adams Building for the location of the office of the County Finance Director. That new position by law, must be in operation by the start of the new fiscal year, July 1st. In addition to the finance office, the county clerk will have space for the addition of driver license service in the building.