Legislators worry about mold in jail

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November 1, 2005

Middletown,NY

Legislators worry about mold in jail

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A leaky roof on the county's new $72 million jail has legislators

concerned about possibility of the formation of mold in the yet

uncompleted building.

" As a result of the heavy rains over the last several weeks and

the resulting damage to parts of the law enforcement facility, we

should ask Ulster County officials working with staff and other

professionals to investigate and determine if mold of any kind has

taken form within the facility, " Republican Legislator Mike Stock

said yesterday. Stock, in an e-mail message, has asked for a special

meeting of his jail committee on Thursday.

" Of utmost importance and concern is the safety and welfare of

all workers and employees working on this project. Should mold, in

any form, be located in the Law Enforcement Center, Ulster County

will take every step to remedy this issue, " Stock said in the

message.

Already, Stock said he has notified legal counsel to take action

against all parties negligent in the matter.

" It just never ends, " said Democrat Tracey Bartels, a member of

the committee.

A recent tour of the facility under construction on Kingston's

south side along Route 32 found wet walls on the first floor, she

said. " If things get wet, you create an environment for mold to

grow, " she said.

The project is nearly two years overdue and millions of dollars

over budget. " The whole situation is shocking, " Bartels said.