Apr 17, 2014 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – Now that security measures seem to be firmly in place at Greene County Courthouse, the county is shifting its focus across Washington Street to the Fort Jackson Building.

County commissioners Thursday approved an installment agreement with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc., for new door hardware to replace maglocks on doors at the building’s three entrances.

Additionally, commissioners entered into a service agreement with Stanley for a standard service plan for new video cameras and a door lock system.

Numerous county agencies have offices in the Fort Jackson Building, including Children and Youth, Drug and Alcohol and Domestic Relations.

Commissioner Chuck Morris said the county will be paying for these security measures, costing just under $10,000. The metal detectors, X-ray machines and other equipment installed at the courthouse were purchased through a grant the county received from the state through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The commissioners proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, acknowledging the importance of educating the community about sexual violence prevention, supporting survivors and speaking out against harmful attitudes and actions.

The proclamation also supports the public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence and recognizes the impact it has on every community, including Greene County. This year’s theme is “It’s Time to Talk About It.”

Joanna Dragan, supervisor for the Sexual Trauma Treatment and Recovery Services program, presented the commissioners with information related to stopping abuse. The commissioners also proclaimed May 2 a Paint Greene County Purple Day. The proclamation supports the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greene County, which will be held May 3-4 at the Waynesburg Central High School Raider Field of Pride. Purple is the official color of Relay For Life.

Janice Blair-Martin, chair of Relay For Life of Greene County, noted Waynesburg and other towns across the county are already painted purple, with dozens of Paint The Town Purple sponsorship banners prominently displayed in the communities.

“This is an event that Greene County has just gone above and beyond to raise funds for,” she said, noting that Relay has raised $1.8 million over the past 16 years.

In other business, the commissioners:

• Accepted the resignation of Peggy Butler from the Human Services Advisory Board.

• Accepted the resignation of Cathy McCollom from the Greene County Tourism Board of Directors.

• Appointed Bill Wentzel to the Conservation Board of Directors.