Jesse Baalman

The primary discussion centered on the proposal to approve a contract between Mesa County and Springback Colorado for mattress recycling, not to exceed $200,000. The presenter detailed the issues caused by mattresses in the landfill, such as loss of airspace and damage to equipment, noting that approximately 90% of a mattress is recyclable. Over four years of recycling, the county has diverted 30,000 mattresses, saved 34,000 cubic yards of airspace, and realized $300,000 in cost savings compared to landfill disposal. The committee also discussed resident participation in spring cleanup events hosted by the city and county, clarifying that acceptance of mattresses varies by location and advising residents to verify collection details. Information was provided on how to determine if an address falls under county (green sign) or city (blue sign) jurisdiction.

The presentation by the road and bridge supervisor included a review of successes through 2025 and preparations for the upcoming winter, highlighting the construction division's work on covert replacements and major structure rehabilitations. Key topics included storm water compliance, updates to the District A facility, partnerships with Garfield County for road maintenance, and participation in fire incidents. Statistics on road maintenance activities, such as gravel road blading, road base placement, and asphalt patching, were shared. The discussion also covered surface treatments like slurry seal and cape seal, crack sealing efforts, and winter preparations, including snowplow routes, pre-treatment strategies, and the use of hot sand and salt.

The discussion centered on ratifying a letter to the Federal Highway Administration to commit a local match for the Orchard Avenue Safety and Connectivity Project. The project aims to improve a segment of Orchard Avenue, with funding supported by a federal grant and a contribution from the Community Development Administration (CEDA).

The meeting focused on approving a contract between Mesa County and Wisland Construction LLC for the Rapid Creek Culvert Replacement Project. The project aims to replace a corrugated metal pipe covert under Rapid Creek Road, which is critical for community access and the water supply system. The contract amount is $829,675.30. The board discussed the project and considered a motion to approve the item.

The meeting centered on the approval and authorization for the district attorney to enter into a 5-year contract with Axon. This contract aims to provide software storage solutions for the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office, facilitating the processing, viewing, and discovery of body-worn camera footage, as well as the creation of trial exhibits. The financial structure of the contract includes an initial cost of $10,000 for the first year, $20,000 for the second year, and a standard rate of $178,912 for the subsequent three years.