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Commission authorizes horizontal-baler repairs and to advertise for light equipment operator
Summary
Following repeated baler failures, the commission authorized HWI Inc. to perform maintenance not to exceed $14,000 (to be reimbursed from the recycling aluminum account) and approved advertising to hire a light equipment operator to fill a vacancy in the Noxious Weed/Recycling department.
Commissioners authorized immediate maintenance for the county—acility—aler and approved advertising to fill a vacant light-equipment operator position.
Recycling staff reported multiple instances when the horizontal baler bound during operation and identified worn track and weld issues. The vendor's estimate to repair the machine was $11,665.64; commissioners approved a motion directing the recycling director to contract with HWI Incorporated to provide necessary maintenance not to exceed $14,000, with funds to come from the general-fund equipment reserve and to be reimbursed from the Coffee County recycling aluminum account.
Why it matters: The baler processes thousands of bales of cardboard annually and is central to the county's recycling operations; extended downtime would interrupt routine recycling and could increase disposal costs. Staff said the equipment is roughly 20-25 years old and has been maintained historically under annual service agreements that lapsed in prior years.
Personnel action: After an earlier executive session on personnel matters, commissioners approved the recommendation to advertise and recruit for a light-equipment operator to fill a vacant position in the Noxious Weed/Recycling department.
Outcome: Motion carried by voice vote; staff will proceed to contract for repairs and place recruitment advertising.
