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Parks staff and commissioners flag staffing gaps, vandalism and volunteer needs as Roger plans retirement
Summary
Commissioners and staff reported routine maintenance needs, vandalism at several parks, upcoming facility work and the planned retirement of a longtime maintenance worker; they discussed use of trail cameras and volunteer recruitment for upcoming events.
Parks staff and commission members reported multiple maintenance and volunteer‑coordination items, highlighted vandalism at trails and park kiosks, and noted that a longtime maintenance employee plans to retire in the fall.
Buck, identified in the meeting as a parks staff member, said Roger — a long‑time maintenance worker who handles facilities and carpentry — plans to retire with a likely last day of Sept. 1. Buck said the department is currently in a hiring freeze and staffing replacement is subject to budget constraints.
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