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Facilities report: winter salt, repairs and a blocked drain cost county several thousand dollars
Summary
Chris, the county facilities reporter, told the committee that about 130 bags of salt (roughly $800), 53 hours of overtime (~$1,500) and fuel brought winter cleanup costs to about $3,000; he also described recent repairs at the courthouse and a grease-clogged drain that contractors cleared.
Chris delivered the committee’s facilities update, summarizing winter materials and recent maintenance work.
He said crews used about "130, not about 137 bags of salt" and "that was roughly $800 for the salt," and that one employee logged 53 hours of overtime at an approximate cost of "$1,500." Taking fuel and other small expenses into account, Chris said, "everything for snow removal this winter was probably around $3,000." (Chris)
Chris described several repairs at county facilities: he pumped out an overflowing wash-bay catch pit behind the jail and arranged replacement of a broken door spring; Dave Lemonager installed new springs and serviced the doors. He also reported that an air handler’s variable frequency drive had a shorted wire, and that technician Josh Hoy from B&D temporarily ran a new circuit to restore service while scheduling a permanent conduit installation. (Chris; Josh Hoy, B&D)
At the administration building staff installed a new remote water meter; Chris said the swap required short water shutdowns and coordination with staff, and noted that the courthouse cooling tower must be filled and commissioned later in the month. Metro Power replaced a coolant-level switch on a generator that serves the health department and several offices. (Chris; Metro Power)
A converted former Head Start restroom backed up because a sanitary line was blocked. Contractors Webers and Hilts (with Chad Burkler assisting) jet‑cleaned the line and removed a heavy buildup of grease that had accumulated from years of on‑site cooking; Chris reported the line is now free-flowing. (Chris; Webers; Hilts)
Chris also said spring grounds work and mowing should begin soon, and that a tile installed three years ago on Grant Road has been performing as intended during recent heavy rain. He reported two checks were received for the county farm (a fertilizer payment and cash rent) and that planting is expected to start; records from the previous tenant about yield were not provided despite multiple requests. (Chris)
The committee asked clarifying questions during the update. No formal action was taken on the facilities report itself; the committee proceeded to separate agenda items afterward. (Committee)
