Operational Services

Operational Services maintains and enhance public services along the County Collector Network (CCN).In addition, the department is responsible for over 140 pieces of equipment and trucks, snow removal, dust control, salting, sanding, culvert installation, gravel pits and more. Agricultural Services support local farmers and ranchers with programs and services designed to enhance production, environmental stewardship and industry growth.

• Issuance of Road Bans and Bridge Restrictions; and Road Use Agreements for Drilling Rig Moves
• Year-round road maintenance on County Collector Network (CCN)
• Dust control to ratepayers on the 200 meters fronting properties at a minimal cost using Calcium Chloride.
• Sale and loading of gravel at various pits throughout the County.
• Weed inspections on private and private lands; and County roadside weed and grass control.
• Pest and predator pest and predator inspection and control in rural areas.
• Licensing and inspection of seed cleaning plants in Mountain View County.
• Environmental Stewardship through promotion of Environmental Farm Plans; management of riparian and environmentally sensitive areas; soil conservation initiatives; agricultural recycling and maintenance of pesticide container site

Sierra Systems Review

Recently Council enlisted Sierra Systems Ltd. to undertake a review of Operational Services and Planning and Development Services.

The final report is available here.