Road and Bridge supervisor seeks equipment stipend; commissioners direct staffing cuts

Jun 22, 2026

Road and Bridge Supervisor Joe Gardner requested a stipend for Dura Patcher crew clothing and reported operational updates; commissioners asked him to identify two field and one office position for reduction and made further line-item budget cuts.

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Road and Bridge Supervisor Joe Gardner asked the Board to consider a stipend for boots and pants for the Dura Patcher crew; Commissioners Keith Kelly and Linda Gerhardt both indicated support in principle. Gardner said crew timecards began using a clock-in system on the day of the meeting, Peyton will take a CDL test on Friday, and parts for a John Deere repair are ready.

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