Maintenance concerns: damaged mower, fuel-tracking limitations and pump replacement tabled

Jul 28, 2026

Commissioners discussed damaged equipment, difficulty verifying fuel usage because the pump gat is locked, and a potential digital pump purchase (~$400 each from Ritchie Oil); purchase action on pumps was tabled while monitoring continues.

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Matt Gaulke reported maintenance updates including providing an Ace purchase list and insurance documents to John Wagner for verification. He said a batwing mower was down after being damaged while John Wagner was operating equipment. Gaulke noted challenges in tracking fuel usage because the pump gat is locked and staff cannot verify amounts used. He said digital pumps would cost approximately $400 each from Ritchie Oil, but action on pump replacement was tabled.

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