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Weed officer warns county is behind on spraying; board discusses manpower and budget options
Summary
Board members and the weed control officer said the county is behind on roadside spraying this season and discussed whether commissioners should fund dedicated staff; the officer noted state requirements and suggested commissioners may need to add a budget line for weed control.
Members and staff said the county is behind schedule on spraying for noxious weeds this season and discussed whether the commissioners should fund dedicated personnel to keep up with the work. The weed control officer (S2) said staff shortages and late certification contributed to delays and suggested the county may need to add a budgeted position to maintain necessary coverage.
S2 explained required coverage for roads, saying, "They're required to go 33 feet from center," and added the county has fallen behind because of late certification and a difficult spring. Members compared Oliver County’s capacity to larger counties that have dedicated crews and discussed bringing the issue to the county commissioners for potential funding or hiring. No formal request for additional funds was made at this meeting; members agreed to report deficiencies and seek guidance from commissioners.
