Highway superintendent cleared to seek roller purchase, proposes $159,800 machine
Highway Superintendent Bob Howell asked to add a $159,800 roller to planned equipment buys and proposed a $28,000 down payment to shift purchases; commissioners authorized him to move forward pending county council budget approval.
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Bob Howell, Jay County highway superintendent, told the commissioners the roller under consideration has a "total purchase price of $159,800" and explained rental alternatives can cost about $1,800 for two days including delivery. Howell proposed adjusting planned purchases to buy a dump truck, one pickup and place a down payment of "around $28,000" on the roller, targeting a January–February 2027 purchase and financing schedule.
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