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Commissioners report: solid waste steam sales, HRDC budget growth, airport and repair updates
Summary
Commissioners reported on local meetings and operational issues: steam sales decline may affect tipping fees, HRDC's fiscal year budget topped $2 million and will hold its annual meeting in Beltrami County, Blackduck apron repairs and Bemidji transfer-station roof repairs are scheduled, and thermal cameras should be installed by August.
Commissioners used their reports section to flag several operational and planning items affecting county services and costs.
Commissioner Gazelka told the board he attended the AMC District 2 meeting and a Polk County Solid Waste quarterly meeting, where he said steam sales are down because one of the three main buyers was out for maintenance; he cautioned this could push up tipping fees for residents. Gazelka also said HRDC's fiscal-year budget is "actually over $2 million this year," and that HRDC will hold its annual meeting in Beltrami County.
Gaz elka reported the fair board has hired a local videographer who uses drones to capture aerial footage for promotion, and he said apron repairs at Blackduck will be completed next week at the contractor's expense. He added the Bemidji transfer station's roof, damaged in a storm, should be finished this week and that thermal cameras approved earlier are likely to be installed by August.
Commissioner Carlson summarized takeaways from the AMC meeting and reported on PrimeWest's new CEO. Mr. Gould warned that federal budget actions could create pressures on county partners and programs such as SNAP and Medicaid.
A speaker who was not identified by name in the transcript said the county will likely appoint an internal candidate for a Cass Lake fire staffing matter; the candidate has accepted but delayed the start date. The transcript does not identify which commissioner or staff member made that comment.
County offices will be closed June 19 for the holiday, and commissioners noted constituent calls about traffic rerouting that is sending vehicles across gravel roads in some districts.
The meeting adjourned and was recessed until the Board of Equalization at 6:00 p.m.
The transcript does not include a calendar date for this meeting.
