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Vernon County board adopts driveway policy, approves multiple equipment RFPs and routine items
Summary
The board approved corrections to prior minutes, adopted a driveway policy as amended, and authorized requests for proposals for a chipper, truck equipment and a brush head. Several routine financial and operational reports were also presented.
The Vernon County board approved a series of routine motions at the meeting, including corrections to minutes, purchase and procurement actions for highway equipment, and adoption of a driveway policy.
The board approved corrections to the Dec. 10 minutes after a brief amendment request. Paul moved to approve the corrections; Charlie seconded and the motion passed with members saying “Aye.”
Highway and maintenance items approved included authorization to seek requests for proposals (RFPs) for a new chipper (capital plan item), RFPs for truck equipment for a recently arrived truck, and an RFP for a brush head to mount on an excavator. The board recorded motions to solicit bids and staff said the items are included in the capital plan or are replacements for surplus equipment.
The board also discussed and adopted a revised driveway policy. After discussion about sight distance, topography exemptions and permit language, Paul moved to approve the driveway policy as amended; Sandy seconded. The motion passed with members responding “Aye.” Board discussion noted the policy is intended as a living document and that staff may return with amendments if needed.
Other routine items included the auditor-style expense report: staff reported unaudited end-of-year financials showing total income of $164,140 versus a budgeted $138,750, wage-driven expense increases, and a lower-than-budgeted tax levy requirement. The solid waste and recycling departments presented vouchers and operational summaries; the board approved standard voucher totals.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of corrections to Dec. 10 minutes — Motion by Paul; second by Charlie; outcome: approved (ayes recorded). - Approve Bridge Program payment(s) and related vouchers — Motion passed (ayes recorded). - Authorize RFP for chipper (capital plan) — Motion passed (ayes recorded). - Authorize RFP for truck equipment for new truck — Motion passed (ayes recorded). - Authorize RFP for excavator-mounted brush head — Motion passed (ayes recorded). - Adopt driveway policy (as amended) — Motion by Paul; second by Sandy; outcome: approved (ayes recorded).
Board members emphasized these were routine procurement and policy steps, with several speakers noting the county’s capital plan already included the chipper and that equipment lead times remain long for truck outfitting. The motions passed without recorded opposition.
