Buildings & Grounds reports maintenance complete on generators, flags possible jail plumbing-control upgrade

May 5, 2026

B&G Superintendent Paul Van Treeck told the committee that annual generator maintenance was finished for 14 county generators, fairgrounds lighting was upgraded, storm cleanup continues to be handled by B&G, and he proposed investigating updating jail plumbing controls to allow improved water shutoff; B&G said it can perform the work.

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Paul Van Treeck, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent, presented the monthly B&G report and told the committee that mowing season began about two weeks ago and that annual generator maintenance has been completed across the county. He reported there are 14 generators located at county facilities, including Highway HS, EMS, the Sheriff’s Office and communications towers. Van Treeck said fairgrounds show barn lights were replaced, with adjustable spot and walkway lighting added, and that storm and emergency cleanup are performed by B&G after each storm.

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