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Charlton County authorizes $332,000 purchase of 320 hydraulic excavator, contingent on trade-in options
Summary
The Board authorized County Administrator Glenn Hull to purchase a 320 hydraulic excavator for $332,000 contingent on trade-in negotiations; the board agreed to use proceeds from a previously surplused motor grader and explore trade-in with JM Wood. The motion carried unanimously.
The Charlton County Board of Commissioners authorized County Administrator Glenn Hull Aug. 7 to purchase a 320 hydraulic excavator for $332,000, contingent on exploring trade-in options with JM Wood.
Ronnie Pollock, director of infrastructure and development, presented the request and discussed trade-in options and the possibility of using funds from a motor grader the county had previously surplused. Commissioner Drew Jones moved to authorize the purchase; Commissioner Luke Gowen seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The minutes note the vendor quote listed as expired, but Yancey agreed to extend the quote to allow the item to be presented at the meeting.
Why it matters: the purchase is part of the county’s equipment refresh and maintenance-capacity planning. Using surplus proceeds or trade-in value can reduce net fiscal impact, though the minutes do not provide a final net cost after trade-in.
Next steps: County Administrator Hull was authorized to proceed subject to trade-in negotiations and final procurement steps.
