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Salem Lakes approves new forestry mulching head after split board vote; debate over repair vs. replacement
Summary
After debate about repair costs, rental options and funding sources, the village board approved purchase of a new FeCon forestry mulching head for $21,960.68. Trustees had earlier considered repairing the 19‑year‑old head (parts quoted at $5,712.94) but ultimately authorized the new purchase by a 5–2 vote.
The Salem Lakes Village Board on March 10 approved the purchase of a replacement forestry mulching head for public‑works use, authorizing $21,960.68 to buy a new FeCon head after trustees weighed repair estimates, rental cost projections and funding sources.
Public Works Director Andy (surname not specified on the record) told the board the village’s current brush cutter is 19 years old and that its main shaft has fractured; parts for the existing Thrasher head were quoted at $5,712.94 from the supplier and would require additional shop labor and plate fabrication to install. He presented rental cost comparisons (vendor head rental…
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