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Public Works reports staffing gaps, training plan and upcoming smoke testing
Summary
Public Works Supervisor Travis Yost told council the department has seven full‑time and six part‑time employees (part‑time work 2–3 days/week), is short two full‑time staff, and proposes sending two employees to WD training in Philippi, WV to raise WD‑certified staff from two to four. Thrasher Engineering will perform smoke testing and pamphlets will be distributed to affected residents.
Public Works Supervisor Travis Yost said the department currently employs seven full‑time and six part‑time workers (part‑time staff work two to three days per week) and is down two full‑time employees. Yost said two full‑time employees are WD certified and three employees hold commercial driver’s licenses; he requested sending two employees to WD training in Philippi, WV to increase WD‑certified staff to four.
Yost also said Thrasher Engineering will perform smoke testing and that informational pamphlets will be handed out to impacted residents. Council discussion and decision on hiring or training budget were not recorded in the minutes; these remain staff follow‑up items.
