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Facilities director proposes soil‑moisture sensors, $5,000 assessment to curb county water use
Summary
Facilities Director Pat Boyles proposed a county facilities pilot using soil‑moisture sensors (estimated up to $4,000) and a Public Safety Facility water‑use assessment (about $5,000), with possible monitoring at the Courthouse, Public Safety Facility, McBride property, and fairgrounds. The board asked for firmer cost estimates and timelines.
During the June 4 special meeting, Facilities Director Pat Boyles detailed a set of low‑cost water‑conservation projects targeting county buildings and grounds. He proposed installing soil‑moisture sensors to prevent overwatering, running a water‑use assessment beginning at the Public Safety Facility, installing low‑flow fixtures, and reducing irrigation so lawns are maintained for survival rather than appearance.
Boyles estimated the sensor pilot could cost up to $4,000 and the Public Safety Facility assessment approximately $5,000. He identified the Courthouse, the Public Safety Facility, the McBride property and the fairgrounds as candidate monitoring locations. The Board supported further evaluation but requested more specific costs, priorities and timelines for work that could reasonably be completed in the current and next fiscal years. Facilities agreed to firm up the estimate for the Public Safety Facility assessment before returning the proposal to the Board.
