Washington County Commissioners unanimously approved a proposed new floor plan for the Washington County Recreation Department at their Thursday, March 10 meeting.
County Attorney Michael Howard explained during the Tuesday, March 8 workshop that this floor plan is part of the Community Development Block Grant process.
County Administrator Dustin Peebles noted that this item on the agenda would signify to the architects that the Commissioners approve the proposed floor plan for the project.
“This says that we agree with the floor plan, and we can move forward with getting an estimate and possibly bid out,” said County Administrator Peebles. He added, “With prices of everything going up the way they are, I’m not sure what the project would come in at, but when we get the funding amount, we can look at it a little closer.”
Chairman Horace Daniel agreed with County Administrator Peebles. He stated that project costs have greatly increased from the previous year.
“Getting a bid for this year will be a heck of a lot more,” said Chairman Daniel.
Washington County Recreation Director Trey Binion addressed the Commissioners during the Tuesday, March 8 workshop; he explained that the hope is to use the grant funds for the following projects at the Washington County Recreation Department: a new roof for the gymnasium, as well as new flooring for the gymnasium and lobby area, the installation of additional seating, the addition of AC and heat, new lighting in the gymnasium, windows for the front office area, and paint for the interior and exterior of the building.
“It’s a long list of things,” said Binion.
As previously reported by WACO 100, Washington County Commissioner James Hitchcock stated that the gymnasium is approximately 25 years old.
“All of these renovations need to be done,” said Commissioner Hitchcock.
Commissioner Frank Simmons moved to approve the proposed floor plan; Commissioner Doug Watkins seconded, and the vote carried unanimously.