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Commissioners raise staffing and cost questions as county mechanic shop strains to cover shared vehicles
Summary
Staff told commissioners the county has only one full‑time mechanic, is providing maintenance to city, school and nonprofit vehicles under varying agreements, and has begun to revisit MOUs and reimbursement practices.
County staff told commissioners they are stretched thin in vehicle maintenance and are re‑examining agreements with schools, the city and nonprofit partners.
Public Works Director Michael Erwin said the county currently has "one person" doing most of the shop work and that staffing limits the scope of in‑house repairs. "We only have one person in maintenance," Erwin said, describing hiring activity and a recent applicant who lacked a valid driver's license. Erwin said the county charges only parts for some outside work and…
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