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Rawlins County OKs $3,500 compactor shipping increase and pays KDHE landfill penalty
Summary
The Rawlins County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,500 increase to the compactor hauler shipping charge—bringing the shipping cost to $17,500—and voted to pay a KDHE penalty for the county landfill after hearing from landfill staff.
The Rawlins County Board of Commissioners approved two landfill-related payments on Jan. 31 after a report from landfill staff.
Corey Castens, speaking for the landfill, said the hauler for the compactor notified the county of a $3,500 increase in shipping costs. Commissioner Lincoln Pochop moved to pay the $3,500 increase—bringing the new shipping total to $17,500—Commissioner Mark Mosley seconded, and the motion carried.
Commissioners also voted to pay a penalty assessed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Commissioner Alan A. Solko moved to pay the KDHE penalty and Commissioner Mosley seconded; the motion carried.
The minutes do not specify individual vote tallies or the dollar amount of the KDHE penalty. No public comment or contested debate on these payments is recorded in the minutes. The landfill report also noted that staff has contacted Chris Miller about updating the facility operating plan.
