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Public Works warns staffing shortages could delay planned spring projects
Summary
Superintendent Kevin Rooney said Wayne County Public Works has seven vacancies ahead of the April 1 construction season and may need to delay some projects; Rooney said he advocated for funding in Albany and distributed a draft program of planned projects for the year.
Kevin Rooney, Wayne County Superintendent of Public Works, told the committee he traveled to Albany to advocate for infrastructure funding and distributed a draft program sheet listing projects the department hopes to complete this year.
Rooney warned that the department currently has seven vacancies and that the construction season begins April 1, so some projects may need to be delayed unless staffing improves. County Administrator Mark Humbert suggested speaking with the union to explore additional flexibility to address staffing challenges. The committee received the update and discussed potential staffing and scheduling options but did not vote on any personnel or budget changes at this meeting.
Rooney framed the Albany advocacy as routine outreach to secure funding opportunities; the draft program sheet remains the department's planning tool pending staffing outcomes and any funding decisions.
