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Highway crew reports timecard conversion, equipment delivery, and ongoing maintenance concerns
Summary
Highway staff told the SelectBoard about a new timecard system using 15-minute increments, delivery of a portable air compressor and winter tires, and troubleshooting a grader vibration; members discussed categorizing winter vs. non-winter work for budgeting.
The highways report covered a conversion to a new time-clock and timecard system that rounds work to 15-minute increments, with staff discussing how to code multi-task days and ensure employees are paid accurately. One board member outlined concerns about capturing non-winter maintenance (culverts, ditches) separately from winter maintenance so the budget reflects true costs.
The crew received a portable air compressor and planned winter-tire installations; they are troubleshooting an intermittent grader vibration and have been reviewing service logs and codes. A member said the shop has been ordering needed parts from catalogs and that staff will keep the SelectBoard updated if the grader requires more significant repairs. The board discussed ensuring documentation and coding for outstanding invoices so monthly statements reconcile with payments.
