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Public works reports full staffing, bridge master plan, new equipment quotes and multiple road projects
Summary
Public works staff told the Buchanan Board of Commissioners they are fully staffed, have quoted a $300,000 Energreen machine, contracted David Evans and Associates for a bridge master plan, plan a paving window and overlay bid package, and outlined culvert and striping projects and vegetation management schedules.
Public works staff gave a wide-ranging update to the Buchanan Board of Commissioners on Sept. 17, saying the department is fully staffed and outlining equipment purchases, an upcoming bridge master plan and several maintenance and preservation projects.
Todd Whitaker, who identified himself at the meeting as representing public works, said the department has recently achieved full staffing after several years of vacancies, though he cautioned newer employees mean current production levels are not yet at previous experience-driven highs. On equipment, Whitaker said the county has quoted another Energreen machine that “has worked out so well and it’s so versatile,” with the quote just over $300,000; the purchase will be brought to the board for approval in the near term. He also described planned purchases of a tractor and lowboy and noted design issues to match those vehicles for hauling rock.
Whitaker said the county contracted David…
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