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County staff flags equipment repairs, estimates and dust‑control cost‑sharing with Franklin
Summary
Staff reported a grader harness likely needing replacement at about $25,000 and a truck with motor damage that may require a $16,000–$18,000 transmission; staff also described a second dust‑control application and a cost‑share agreement with Franklin to absorb dust control into rock pricing.
County staff outlined ongoing maintenance and cost pressures at the Aug. 3 meeting. Brandon said a grader has a harness issue and "it's probably gonna cost about $25,000 by the time it's done with the new harness on that thing," and described a truck with motor damage where a transmission replacement was estimated at $16,000–$18,000; the truck is about 12 years old and likely to be kept as a spare when newer trucks arrive.
Staff also reported applying a second round of dust control and reaching an agreement with Franklin to split dust‑control costs on adjoining roads so the expense is absorbed into rock pricing rather than billed fully to one jurisdiction. That arrangement is intended to keep rock prices stable while addressing dust‑related complaints; staff said they had received one citizen call verifying the work and that crews have been grading and placing rock to reduce dust.
