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Bill:
All County employees were given layoff notices effective Dec 31, even though this transfer has not been approved by the County Council. They have been promised first opportunity at other County Park jobs available.
I’ve spoken/emailed some TMA board members, and they say operation will continue as normal, and some County employees will be talked to about re-hiring. We will see how that works out.
I personally have mixed opinions about it. Government control has red-taped many issues. If TMA hires the right people, it could prove a good thing. Being under non-profit status may open them up to some funding opportunities. Feelings locally are very mixed with people as you can imagine.
The MP baggage/caboose is still there, but in almost unrestorable condition, and the trucks are not original. Kevin looked at it in some detail about a year ago, he may have more info. I’m sure it would be on the disposal/scrap list assuming they do that. There are many pieces in the collection that are probably beyond reasonably saving, and are taking up valuable space and resources.
The transfer agreement with County does have some limits to what can be sold/scrapped in the next 5 years. Also scrap metal prices are almost too low to bother at this point.
