County clarifies: some vehicles are sheriff's evidence, not eligible for scrap or sale

Participants emphasized a clear distinction between vehicles eligible for disposal and those held as evidence by the sheriff's office. Public works staff (Speaker 5) repeatedly described specific items as evidence: “As far as I know, it's still evidence,” he said of a recovered 4-wheeler, noting the county could not sell items without clear title.

Meeting participants recommended the county confirm chain-of-custody with the sheriff's office and Keefer before moving or scrapping items. The itemized approach was intended to prevent inadvertent disposal of evidentiary property and to ensure the county satisfies legal obligations before transfer or sale.