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Prolonged debate over generators, $2,000/month rental and repair delays
Summary
Commissioners spent extended time questioning why generator repairs have not been completed, noting a $2,000/month rental charge and uncertain billing; board members asked staff for copies of invoices and to pursue vendor explanations.
Board members spent significant time discussing a prolonged generator issue, rental charges and billing clarity. Several members described frustration that a temporary rental generator has cost the county about $2,000 a month while repairs to an existing unit have not been completed.
One member asked for copies of bills and said they would contact the vendor directly: "Can I get a copy of the bills? Because I... will call the guy myself and see what we can do about that," a board member said. Members recounted an earlier period when the prior generator operated fine, questioned whether the vendor was "milking the cow" for rental fees, and asked staff to determine whether continuing to rent or purchasing/recommissioning an existing unit is the better fiscal option.
The board directed staff to obtain detailed invoices, clarify what work was performed and why repairs have taken an extended period, and to return with options (repair, purchase or continued rental) so the board can decide on a cost-effective solution.
