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Facilities manager flags staffing gaps, roof work and options for vector spraying
Summary
Thomas Cole in facilities management reported two open maintenance positions, recent building repairs and proposed seeking outside contractors or temporary hires for mosquito/vector spraying; commissioners pointed to available lodging‑tax funds for civic center repairs and roof assessments.
Thomas Cole, introduced as the facility management representative, listed recent facility work including recarpeting the clerk’s office and new cabinetry, and said the department is operating with five total slots and two vacancies: “I only had 3 guys right now,” he said.
Commission discussion focused on whether mosquito/vector spraying should remain an in‑house function or be contracted after the departure of a longtime licensed sprayer. Commissioners suggested soliciting proposals from private contractors or adding a temporary position to cover nighttime spraying; the city also noted an existing county contract that offsets some chemical costs.
Cole and commissioners discussed roof and Civic Center repairs. The commission noted lodging‑tax funds of about $300,000 that could be used for Civic Center repairs and referenced a prior $200,000 allocation for police facilities. Staff will request roof assessments from the municipal league and return with prioritization and cost estimates during capital budget review.
