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Maintenance department asks for staff, mower and crew-cab pickup; commissioners weigh contracting vs. hiring
Summary
Simon Tarjunas of county maintenance requested a four-door crew-cab pickup, a zero-turn mower (estimates $7,000–$20,000 depending on brand) and an additional full-time maintenance worker, saying current equipment is worn and staff rely on hand-me-downs; commissioners suggested reviewing the county's lawn contract for cost-effectiveness before adding recurring staffing costs.
Simon Tarjunas, speaking for county maintenance, described rundown equipment, daily mowing demands and recent reliance on hand-me-down vehicles. Tarjunas asked the commissioners to authorize a four-door crew-cab pickup and a self-propelled/zero-turn mower, and to approve hiring at least one full-time maintenance employee to handle mowing,…
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