Commissioners withold percent of pay on HVAC work – York News-Times

YORK On May 2, a large crane was used to lift massive heating and cooling units to the roof of the York County Courthouse to replace failed units that were originals to this particular facility.

But here it is, May 25, and the air conditioning still doesnt work correctly, according to the county commissioners.

And because its not working the way it should . . . the commissioners decided this week to withhold 10 percent of whats owed to the company until the air conditioning can be properly regulated.

The company that did the installation work submitted a total bill, coming in right around $160,000.

It was budgeted and we are OK with the budget for this expense, said Commissioner Bill Bamesberger. Now, the issue is that things are not 100 percent done yet and I think we should hold off, withhold some of the money owed until the job is completely done.

Thermostat control is the issue as the system cannot be regulated, leaving some areas of the courthouse extremely cold and others warmer.

Are they coming back? asked Commissioner Randy Obermier, referring to the company that installed the new unit.

Well, yes, but they havent fixed it yet. And it needs to be done the right way, Bamesberger responded, as he is a member of the building and grounds committee. I think we should retain 10 percent, which would be about $15,000, until this is completely fixed and the work is done.

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Well, yes, it needs to work, Obermier said.

Hopefully, in two more weeks, it will, Bamesberger responded.

The other commissioners said they felt full payment wasnt warranted, at this time, either . . . and they agreed to hold back that portion.

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