Road & Bridge - July 15, 2025

The Bonneville County Road & Bridge meeting on July 15, 2025, primarily focused on issues related to waste management and landfill operations. A significant portion of the discussion addressed concerns about out-of-county trash being illegally dumped at the county's transfer station, resulting in an estimated loss of $10,000 over a month and a half. The commissioners discussed enforcement challenges, potential legal actions, and the need for policies requiring commercial waste haulers to prove that their waste originates within Bonneville County, possibly through GPS tracking of trucks. They also considered options such as charging fees to all commercial haulers or restricting access to the transfer station for violators. Additionally, there was mention of ongoing and upcoming road projects, including advertising bids for a road project from Ammon to 45th east, and discussions about potential contracts related to hatch pit operations and tire cleanup efforts. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded in the transcript, but several action items related to procurement and enforcement policies were identified.