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Oliver County discusses portable scales and an additional deputy as major projects approach
Summary
Commissioners heard a lengthy sheriff27s office briefing on enforcement equipment and staffing needs tied to anticipated local projects. Staff recommended buying portable scales (used) and hiring a fifth deputy to reduce overtime and enforce overweight loads, but commissioners tabled funding decisions pending state-grant guidance and firm cost figures.
Sheriff27s office staff told Oliver County commissioners that a wave of construction and energy projects expected this year will increase heavy truck traffic on county roads, and recommended steps to protect infrastructure. Officials described portable weigh scales that can be moved in a Tahoe, certification requirements for their use and that a used set would save roughly $15,000 versus new units.
The recommendation included hiring a fifth deputy to operate the scales and to reduce overtime costs.…
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