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County commissioner raises truck-traffic concerns; council approves claims and recognizes retiree
Summary
During public comment, District 2 County Commissioner Mike Kirsch said residents have reported heavy-truck damage tied to a nearby data center; council approved claims totaling $3,637,006.81 and payroll clearing of $260,406.10, and members recognized long-serving employee Tim Bennett on his retirement.
During public comment, Mike Kirsch identified himself as "the new District 2 County Commissioner" and asked whether the town had experienced heavy-truck damage similar to complaints on nearby county roads. Kirsch said county staff plan to meet with the data-center contractor to seek more durable patching and better repair standards.
The council then approved claims in the amount of $3,637,006.81 after a motion and second, and approved payroll clearing of $260,406.10. Members discussed how some large claim line items reflect transfers into the insurance fund and noted those amounts can make claims totals appear larger.
In council comments, members congratulated Tim Bennett on his retirement after many years of service as a building inspector and firefighter; the council noted staff shifts to fill his position. The meeting adjourned and the council set the next meeting for Tuesday, April 21 at 06:30.
