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Commission tables decision on converting groundskeeper to operator pending more information

Ottumwa/Wapello County Solid Waste Commission · April 23, 2026

Summary

The commission tabled consideration of converting a landfill groundskeeper to an operator while commissioners seek more information about pay structure changes under an upcoming union contract and Civil Service classification.

Commissioners discussed a personnel and classification question at the landfill on April 23, 2026 and chose to postpone action.

Minutes state that the groundskeeper has been filling in as an operator when needed and that a new union contract starting July 1 will change the pay structure; the position is identified as a Civil Service role. Commissioners asked questions of Solid Waste Superintendent Lori Creech (who was listed as absent in the attendance). Caviness moved to table the groundskeeper-to-operator matter pending more information; Hoffman seconded and the motion carried ('All ayes'). The minutes do not specify what additional information is required or a timeline beyond the directive to return the item after staff follow-up.

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