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Board asks for detail on Colburn tipping-floor and Grizzly repairs

Bonner County Board (budget hearing) · July 27, 2026
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Summary

Staff requested $25,000 for tipping-floor repairs at Colburn, including work on the Grizzly; commissioners requested specific repair descriptions and notes so future budgets and clerk records match operational intent.

Operations staff asked for $25,000 in repairs and maintenance on the Colburn tipping floor, naming the Grizzly as a component included in the request. Commissioners asked staff to provide detailed notes that separate specific repair needs from general maintenance so the clerk’s summaries and the department's notes match in future budget cycles.

Staff also described a program of refurbishing and sandblasting recycle bins and applying chip seal to Idaho Hill to extend facility life rather than replace equipment. Board members urged clear procurement notes and cost estimates for land-improvement lines and agreed that fencing at Colburn should be quoted by multiple vendors to demonstrate due diligence.

No repair dollars were approved beyond the existing budget lines at the hearing; staff will return with the requested breakdowns and vendor quotes.