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Commissioners discuss unpaid Waste Management fines, zoning enforcement and possible fee changes
Summary
Commissioners reported zoning enforcement letters and unpaid fines from Waste Management; staff said enforcement could require court proceedings and recommended fee changes be handled through the county’s fee schedule rather than license nonrenewal.
During commissioner reports, board members raised unpaid fines and repeated violations by Waste Management. Commissioners said the company had received multiple violation letters and that unpaid late fees had accrued to roughly $650 for the year.
County staff cautioned that revoking or refusing to renew a license on the grounds of unpaid fines could require findings and a court process because licensing is a property interest under local rules; staff advised that the board could instead amend the county fee structure to increase penalties going forward. The board discussed enforcement options including pursuing collection in court or changing the fee schedule at the next fee‑setting cycle.
Separately, commissioners reported on highway committee activity (used culvert procurement) and personnel‑committee and union activity, including a tentative agreement with deputies that staff expects to bring back to the board after ratification by the bargaining unit.
No formal enforcement action or license revocation occurred during the meeting. Staff said they could prepare materials or an enforcement proposal if the board wishes to prioritize court action or fee changes.
