​Huron-Kinloss council okays repairs to Lucknow Library building

Huron-Kinloss council has approved repair costs of about $10,000-$15,000 to the building that houses the Lucknow Library and Town Hall Theatre.

At the committee-of-the-whole meeting March 3, community services director Mike Fair presented a report, noting that Feb. 24, ice and snow fell off the roof on the east and south sides, removing the eavestroughs and fascia, and damaging the air conditioner on the south side of the building and the fire exit landing and stairs located on the east side of the building.

The south eavestrough was replaced four years ago due to ice and snow from the steel roof.

Staff had closed the accessible ramp due to the danger of falling ice and notified library staff. Once the danger of falling ice is removed, the ramp can be re-opened.

Fair stated that staff has cleaned up the damaged eavestrough and is gathering estimates for fascia, eavestrough, new exit stairs, and air conditioner.

Staff is also suggesting the township install ice/snow guards on the steel sloped roof to prevent a re-occurrence.

The repairs will cost about $10,000-$15,000 and will be funded through the general budget, stated Fair. Staff will report back with more information as repairs are completed.