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Board hears building completion report and discusses snow-removal costs; directs staff to gather UTV quotes
Summary
The board received a building-completion update and discussed rising snow-removal costs and site safety. Members directed staff to gather quotes and specs for a utility vehicle/UTV (estimates discussed at $15,000–$20,000) and planning details for use of remaining bond funds (~$200,000).
Harrison reported the district's new building is complete, noting a November dedication and a small punch list of outstanding items. He said traffic patterns and signage have required attention and the district is holding final contractor payment until punch-list items are addressed.
Board members then considered snow-removal arrangements after staff reported a recent invoice of about $2,700 for several small events. "I mean, he even comes by when he puts down too much salt a few days later and sweeps up the salt," Harrison said of the current contractor’s service, but added that the cost for repeated small call-outs adds up.
Members discussed whether to continue contracting for snow removal or buy equipment. Quotes discussed included Sourcewell procurement and other vendors; rough price ranges mentioned during the meeting were $15,000–$20,000 for a UTV with plow and accessories and about $3,000 for a salter unit. Board members noted bond proceeds remaining in the project account of roughly $200,000 and asked staff to confirm permissible uses and to get specific, enclosed-UTV quotes and specs.
Jesse was directed to obtain detailed UTV quotes and return with a recommendation in March. The board also discussed establishing a limited snow-response policy (for example, call-outs only when 2+ inches fall) and asked staff to review contract scope and liability considerations before making purchases.
What happens next: Jesse will return in March with UTV quotes, specifications and recommended policy language for snow response and equipment use.
