Road & Bridge - March 22, 2023

The Bonneville County Road & Bridge meeting on March 22, 2023, primarily focused on proposed fee schedule adjustments for the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years related to landfill and waste disposal services. Key procurement-related discussions included increasing fees for mixed loads to the Peterson Landfill, adjustments to tire disposal fees to align with regional rates, and policies to manage inert material disposal to extend landfill life. The board discussed operational challenges such as odor issues affecting scale operations and the impact of fee changes on local entities like the City of Idaho Falls. The commissioners approved the fee changes effective April 1, 2023. Additionally, the meeting addressed a paving project for a road to a meat packing plant that was completed without formal county approval, with discussions on potential repairs and future coordination with the developer. The board also approved findings related to land use and development projects, including the Cromwell Trust, with no significant changes to conditions. No new contracts or capital projects were awarded during this session, but the fee adjustments and road maintenance discussions have implications for future procurement and budgeting.