Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Toxic Mold in Erie County Buildings? http://www.wkbw.com/Story.aspx?type=ln & NStoryID=14926 WKBW-TV Buffalo Sat, 23 Sep 2006 3:11 PM PDT Sep 23, 2006 - The Family Court building in downtown Buffalo, dedicated in 2001, and already, there are complaints of problems like toxic mold. " The union people showed us a picture of someone with a rash on her face and I suggested that she go to a different environment and see whether the rash goes away in a different environment. " said Legislature Minority Leader Dr. Barry Weinstein. " Somebody went to the doctors and the doctor found mold spores in their nostril hair, to me that's pretty bad. " added Legislator Dan Kozub. Erie County legislator Dan Kozub wrote a letter looking for answers. Dozens of Erie County employees signed a petition saying their union tested the building revealing that toxic mold. County files were even found with mold contamination, prompting one commissioner to say no one is permitted in the file section without wearing a face mask and gloves. " Especially being in one of our own buildings with one of our own employees to put them in that situation if thats the case that's pretty irresponsible and I think something has to be done about that and why were looking into this matter. " said Kozub. " The proper way to get rid of mold is to completely remove it once we've identify it and thats what we've done. " said Gerald Sentz. Sentz works for Erie County's department of public works. He is aware of the ongoing mold concern but doesn't believe it is a widespread problem. " As were aware of situations that come up we'll address it. We'll continue to work on it and continue to address whatever problems we can find. " said Sentz. The Family Court building is just the beginning. Kozub's letter cites Old County Hall on lin and another court building on Delaware as having Legionnaires' bacteria. There are even alleged problems at facilities the county rents. " My understanding is the Henz and building they found mold. I know a few of the employees who work in their for the HEAP department and there was actually feces actually leaking out of the piping onto somebody's desk. " said Kozub. " In my opinion I don't think we have the legal right to go over and make repairs as the renter. I guess what does the lease say? Who is responsible for maintenance. " said Sentz. The unions mold and air tests were done in 2005. The county says it's taken care of every problem since then, but yet there are still ongoing complaints. Legislator Kozub tells us he will keep us updated of any of his findings on this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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