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Solid waste director seeks schedule, signs and fence quotes as transfer‑station changes near start date
Summary
Lee County solid waste staff presented a new staffing schedule for five disposal sites, proposed new rules signage, asked about tire handling, and reported three quotes for a fence project at the 29 North site; commissioners asked staff to choose the contractor who can start soonest given similar prices.
Solid waste staff presented operational changes for Lee County’s five disposal sites, asking the commission to approve a new schedule, new site signage, and a fence contract for the 29 North site.
John McDonald, solid waste director (presenting), said the proposed 12‑hour schedule would staff five sites with seven staff per shift, leaving two extra positions for a supervisor and litter control; he cautioned that seven staff per shift would not fully cover back‑to‑back lunch breaks or temporary duties such as moving a roll‑off or sending a boom truck to another site. He told commissioners the revised schedule is expected to begin in about three to three‑and‑a‑half weeks and that employees need prompt notice of new hours.
McDonald also presented draft site rules and sign designs based on prior county practices and other nearby counties; the quotes to produce five signs totaled a little over $1,000. He said staff are checking whether the county’s grant partnership with A&M (a tire‑recycling grant) allows accepting a limited number of tires and, if permitted, the county would provide a dedicated container so tires would not be mixed with general refuse.
On fences at the 29 North site, McDonald reported receiving three quotes. After removing a clearing/brush‑removal line item (which the Highway Department had already completed), the lowest bid came from Turner, but Turner may not be able to start quickly. Blackman could start in the middle of the month, while another bidder (Nolan) appeared less willing. Commissioners suggested selecting the contractor who can begin the work the soonest because the two lowest quotes were similar in price—McDonald said differences were within about $1,000.
Commissioners asked whether privacy slats should be included; staff said only one disposal site currently borders residences closely and recommended deferring slats at other sites, adding them later if needed. McDonald also noted the fence and signage costs were not in the current fiscal year budget and would require additional appropriation or reallocation.
The commission did not vote on a contract during the work session; commissioners directed staff to proceed with vendor selection favoring earliest start dates and to return with any required budget adjustments.
