Commission considers amending contract to align weed‑spraying with fiscal year

Commissioners spent substantial time resolving a timing mismatch between the county's fiscal year and a $10,000 contract for noxious‑weed spraying performed by the contractor referenced as 'Vince.' Speakers agreed fall spraying is often more effective and discussed whether the existing contract's December 31 term would require a formal amendment or a new contract term to allow fall work without violating the contract.

"There is a cap there at 10,000," said Speaker 3 during the discussion about contract timing and billing; commissioners and staff explored options including an addendum that would allow unspent fiscal‑year funds to carry forward for fall spraying or simply starting a new July‑to‑July contract to align with budgeting cycles. Staff and the contractor indicated they could accommodate fall work, and commissioners directed staff to draft contract language for an addendum or new term to present at the next meeting.

Participants also discussed operational details — spray windows, wind limitations and product residuals — and the committee noted that fall spraying yields a residual that often treats both fall and spring growth. No formal amendment was signed at the meeting; commissioners requested staff bring proposed contract language and budget implications back for approval.