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Court discusses shortfall in rural trash route staffing and the option to buy the leased trash truck
Summary
Officials said the county faces a shortage of employees for the rural trash route (notably a CDL driver); options discussed included salary increases at budget time and purchasing the currently leased trash truck.
Judge Eric Ramos informed the court there is a staffing shortfall for the rural trash route, particularly a lack of a CDL driver, and that the county is considering options at budget time, including salary increases. County Auditor August Patroelj suggested exploring the purchase of the trash truck the county currently leases. Landfill Supervisor Ruby Allen expressed concerns about the issue. No formal action was taken; the court discussed seeking a resolution to maintain the rural trash route.
The minutes record that the court considered funding and staffing options, but deferred a final decision. The court recessed briefly and later continued business; Commissioner Villarreal left the meeting prior to several later items. "we are having a shortfall in employees especially a CDL Driver," the minutes state as part of the discussion about maintaining the rural trash route.
