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Commissioners debate proposal to separate landfill from Public Works; public raises environmental, staffing and cost concerns
Summary
Commissioners discussed separating Bourbon County's landfill/transfer station from Public Works in a work session that included a presentation proposing a split and public testimony raising safety and environmental concerns.
Commissioners held a work session to consider the feasibility of separating Bourbon County's transfer station and landfill from the Public Works department. The discussion included a formal presentation from Commissioner Gerbauer proposing a restructure and a staff-led operational review, followed by extended commissioner discussion and public comment.
Gerbauer said the landfill already appears in the county budget as a largely user-funded operation (separate salary line and cash reserves) and argued separation would improve supervisory focus and operational clarity. He said the three driving factors commissioners should evaluate are risk assessment, benefits analysis and cost analysis.
Gerbauer recommended a new…
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