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Commission directs staff to draft contract and insurance language for county gravel-pit vendors
Summary
After recurring issues with private contractors using county pits, commissioners asked staff to produce an indemnity/approved-vendor agreement and to limit outside contractor access to hours and insured contractors to preserve accountability and equipment safety.
Commissioners discussed recurring conflicts over private contractor access to county scoria/gravel pits and the operational burden on county staff when outsiders use county loaders. The board recounted a past incident where a contractor took more materials than expected and urged clearer rules and accountability.
Several commissioners favored an 'approved vendors' program requiring liability insurance, rate sheets and documented agreements. The public works official said the county already receives contractor rate sheets annually and that approved vendors must carry liability coverage; commissioners asked staff to draft a formal indemnification agreement and list of pre-approved contractors.
The commission also directed that contractor access be limited to business hours and that county staff be consulted in scheduling to avoid after-hours or holiday use that creates safety and accountability issues.
Next steps: county legal staff will prepare indemnity language and procedures for vetting and signing by potential vendors; staff will return with a draft agreement for commission review.
