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Maintenance supervisor reports early heavy snow, equipment repairs and staffing challenges
Summary
Iroquois County maintenance supervisor Chris Drake told the Management Services Committee that crews have cleared more than a foot of snow so far this season, completed safety certifications and repaired a failed heating pump; he flagged aging snow‑removal equipment and a claims line labeled 'Trevipay' for follow‑up.
Iroquois County’s maintenance supervisor, identified at the meeting as Mr. Drake, told the Management Services Committee on Dec. 1 that crews have already handled more than a foot of snow this season and that the county has been busy with safety recertifications and equipment repairs.
"In fact, well, over a foot of snow already this year," Mr. Drake said, summarizing early‑season conditions and the extra demands on staff. He said crews cleared deputies’ and correctional officers’ parking lots over two shifts and spent about five hours on the latest removal operation before returning early the next morning to continue work.
The supervisor listed several…
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