Board approves two equipment-operator hires, pending screening

Sep 28, 2026

Commissioners approved hiring Robert Orth at $17.91 per hour (pending pre-employment screening) and Patrick Long at $18.42 after public works recommended the appointments.

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Public works asked the board to authorize two appointments for road maintenance: the hiring of Robert Orth as an equipment operator at a rate of $17.91 per hour, pending pre‑employment screening; and hiring Patrick Long as an equipment operator at $18.42 (the transcript records the rate as '$18.42 a month' but discussion context indicates hourly pay). Both motions were moved, seconded and approved with aye votes.

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