Sealant problems still need to be addressed at the Flathead County 911 center.

Office of Emergency Services Director Scott Sampey told county commissioners recently that he and other 911 center employees continue to work with Swank Enterprises to make sure the cinder blocks on the center are fully sealed.

Because of weather conditions during construction in spring 2010, some sealant didn’t work as it was intended to, Sampey said, and water from rain and snow has been able to permeate those blocks.

Until he’s satisfied with the repairs, Sampey said he won’t sign off on the construction acceptance documents.

“We’re at the one-year point of signing off on the building, post construction,” he said. “There are a few items we are trying to get addressed. It’s all part of the original agreement and Swank is working with us and with CTA, the architects.”

In other business, commissioners agreed to let the Marion Shooters’ Club set up portable equipment at the Bush gravel pit a few miles from Marion.

The shooters’ group wants to use the pit for target practice.

County Public Works Director Dave Prunty told commissioners the group has insurance and has agreed to use the site only on weekends.

Because the materials they use are portable, “they can move it easily if we need them to,” Prunty said.