Old Courthouse Ad-Hoc Committee (Cam2) 10/22/26

The Sumner County Old Courthouse Ad-Hoc Committee met on October 22, 2026. Members discussed courthouse holiday lighting, which had been ordered for approximately $5,000—below the earlier estimate of $16,000—and planned to coordinate installation with the county. They also discussed coordinating the lighting with a possible November 14 event marking the 250th anniversary. The committee considered an RFQ for professional services to assess the courthouse’s existing conditions, structure, and systems, and develop reuse options and potential funding strategies. Seven firms submitted proposals. After scoring the submissions, the committee voted to adopt the scores, accept the recommendation of EOA Architects, and proceed with contract negotiations and administration. No contract price was stated; the committee emphasized negotiating for the requested scope and returning to the committee if negotiations are unsuccessful, with the next-ranked firm considered. The anticipated work schedule was approximately seven to eight months.

The committee also discussed a November 14 courthouse open house, with public access likely limited to the first floor and other areas roped off, and possible collection of public input through a QR-code survey. Staff were asked to prepare a short-form report for November 2 and keep the committee informed without engaging in email deliberations.