SOMERSET COUNTY TIRE ABATEMENT PROGRAMSOMERSET COUNTY TIRE ABATEMENT PROGRAM20042004

Presented by: Paul McCallSupervisor of Roads and Bridges

Somerset County Roads and Somerset County Roads and BridgesBridges

• 92 Employees – Full-Time92 Employees – Full-Time• 7 Dedicated to Year Round Mosquito7 Dedicated to Year Round Mosquito

ControlControl– 1 Supervisor1 Supervisor– 6 Workers6 Workers

• Seasonal EmployeesSeasonal Employees– EntomologistEntomologist– 2 Lab Assistants2 Lab Assistants– 4 Clean Communities Employees4 Clean Communities Employees

Somerset County Roads and Somerset County Roads and BridgesBridges

• ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities– Perform Mosquito Control WorkPerform Mosquito Control Work– Maintain Maintain

•582 Lane Miles of Road582 Lane Miles of Road

•750 Bridges750 Bridges

•65 Retention/Detention Ponds65 Retention/Detention Ponds

•3 Pump Stations3 Pump Stations

•3 Dams3 Dams

Who is responsible for tire pick-Who is responsible for tire pick-up and disposal?up and disposal?

Why is tire removal Why is tire removal Important?Important?• Mosquito ControlMosquito Control

– Source ReductionSource Reduction– Habitat RemovalHabitat Removal– Insecticide ReductionInsecticide Reduction

• Clean EnvironmentClean Environment

How can we do our part?How can we do our part?

• Routine Pick-upRoutine Pick-up– Work DayWork Day– OvertimeOvertime– Inclement WeatherInclement Weather

• Drop-OffDrop-Off– First SaturdayFirst Saturday– Special CountySpecial County– Organize with a Organize with a

MunicipalityMunicipality

How do we motivate How do we motivate employees?employees?

• CommunicationCommunication– Part of the JobPart of the Job– Making a Making a

differencedifference

• Proper EquipmentProper Equipment– Front End LoadersFront End Loaders– Truck w/Lift GateTruck w/Lift Gate– Track MachineTrack Machine

How do we motivate How do we motivate employees?employees?

• Reinforce GoalsReinforce Goals– Daily or Weekly Daily or Weekly

BasisBasis

• Positive Positive ReinforcementReinforcement– ComplimentCompliment– PraisePraise

• DocumentDocument– Log BookLog Book– Involve EmployeesInvolve Employees

How many tires did we How many tires did we collect ?collect ?• Total 182 TonsTotal 182 Tons• DPW Employees DPW Employees

– Collected 3,593 tiresCollected 3,593 tires– 20052005

• 854 to date854 to date

• RecyclingRecycling– Collected 3,861 tiresCollected 3,861 tires

• Vehicle Vehicle MaintenanceMaintenance– 2 Trailers2 Trailers

DisposalDisposal

• Richie’s Tire Richie’s Tire ServiceService– Trailer Drop-offTrailer Drop-off

• DPW GarageDPW Garage• Recycling CenterRecycling Center• Vehicle MaintenanceVehicle Maintenance

• PricingPricing– 2004 Prices2004 Prices

• $1,350 per trailer$1,350 per trailer

– 2005 Prices2005 Prices• $995 per trailer$995 per trailer

How do we pay for disposal?How do we pay for disposal?• NJDEP – Solid Waste Services Tax GrantNJDEP – Solid Waste Services Tax Grant

– http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycle/swmoff.htmhttp://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycle/swmoff.htm

• 2004 Total Allocation2004 Total Allocation– $24,975$24,975– 19 – Trailer loads19 – Trailer loads

Would anyone like to treat this Would anyone like to treat this site?site?

There is still work left to do!There is still work left to do!

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements• Board of Chosen FreeholdersBoard of Chosen Freeholders• Richard E. Williams, County AdministratorRichard E. Williams, County Administrator• Michael J. Amorosa, Director of Public WorksMichael J. Amorosa, Director of Public Works• George Lovas, Assistant Foreperson-CPAGeorge Lovas, Assistant Foreperson-CPA• Richard Turner – Equipment OperatorRichard Turner – Equipment Operator• Jason Ormsby – Equipment Operator/MosquitoJason Ormsby – Equipment Operator/Mosquito• Patrick Sheran – Road Worker/MosquitoPatrick Sheran – Road Worker/Mosquito• Fred Norway – Road Worker/MosquitoFred Norway – Road Worker/Mosquito• Steve Musial – Road Worker/MosquitoSteve Musial – Road Worker/Mosquito• Richard Schelkulsky – Road Worker/MosquitoRichard Schelkulsky – Road Worker/Mosquito• 84 Remaining Road and Bridge Division Employees84 Remaining Road and Bridge Division Employees