Commission approves purchase of two motor‑pool vehicles

Morgan County commissioners approved a budget adjustment to purchase two new vehicles for the county motor pool after staff described shortages that force multiple employees to travel together to field sites. Commissioner Fackrell moved to approve the purchase and a budget adjustment; Commissioner Newton seconded. Commissioners discussed fleet management practices and recommended motor-pool rules (return with full tank; fuel-card controls) and agreed vehicles should be managed centrally so multiple departments could use them for conferences, inspections and events. Why it matters: The county said current fleet shortages require employees to share vehicles and restrict operational flexibility for public-works and code-enforcement crews. Two additional vehicles are expected to reduce scheduling conflicts and support travel for county business. Details: Staff recommended purchasing the vehicles outright rather than leasing; the commission agreed and authorized the purchase and necessary budget adjustment. Staff will add the vehicles to the county motor-pool inventory and assign fueling and usage procedures. Next steps: Fleet and finance staff will complete the purchase, assign fuel cards and produce motor-pool usage rules for commission review.