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Spencer County approves hires, vehicle purchases and orders rebid for solid waste contract
Summary
At its Nov. 2 meeting, the court authorized hiring a full‑time Planning & Zoning enforcement officer (split vote), approved EMS hires and promotions, authorized purchase of four Ford Explorers for the Sheriff, rejected recycling truck quotes and directed a re‑bid of the solid waste franchise.
Spencer County Fiscal Court took several operational actions at its Nov. 2 meeting, approving personnel changes, vehicle purchases and contract direction that will affect county operations.
The court authorized hiring a full‑time Planning and Zoning Enforcement Officer (recommended starting pay $15.25/hour) after Administrator Sweazy and Occupational Tax Administrator Stephannie Smith requested the position. The motion to hire passed on a split vote: Magistrates Brett Beaverson and Tim Brewer and Judge Executive John Riley voted yes; Magistrates Mike Moody and Jerry Moody voted no.
On EMS staffing, Director Chris Limpp told the court of rising COVID‑19 cases and confirmed delivery and training dates for new power cots. The court approved hiring Kristen Skidmore as a part‑time EMT at $13.50/hour (contingent on background check and drug screen) and approved moving Darylie Mills from part‑time to full‑time at $12.50/hour.
Procurement actions included unanimous approval to reject recycling truck quotes and a unanimous motion to purchase four Ford Explorer police utility vehicles for the Sheriff (Bill Collins Ford was the only bid). Judge Riley also authorized a Road Department used‑truck purchase up to $29,900; the court approved that motion. Esq. Brewer reported three solid‑waste bidders had submitted proposals but said pricing was not favorable and the committee will recommend a re‑bid; the county’s current vendor (Rumpke) can be extended if needed.
Why it matters: These operational decisions affect county services (public safety, road maintenance, solid waste collection) and set near‑term procurement and hiring activity.
What’s next: Hiring moves will proceed pending background checks where required. Solid waste bids will be re‑issued and vendors notified. Vehicle orders proceed per purchase motions and vendor bid documents presented as exhibits.
