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Commission gives go‑ahead to pursue bucket‑truck purchase, authorizes bidding up to $45,000
Summary
Road & Bridge staff were authorized to inspect and, if appropriate, bid up to $45,000 for a used bucket truck that county staff said would assist in tree trimming and quarry work; no formal sealed purchase motion was recorded but commissioners gave approval.
Neosho County commissioners told Road & Bridge staff they may pursue purchase of a used bucket truck and indicated support for bids up to $45,000 after staff described available units at an out‑of‑area auction.
Road & Bridge staff said several used bucket trucks were being sold by a utility/construction company in Missouri and that one 2017‑model unit with about 50,000 miles appeared promising. The superintendent asked for permission to inspect the vehicle, take a colleague to evaluate it, and place bids up to $45,000 if the truck proved suitable for county use. Commissioners signaled approval on the record and said staff should proceed to inspect, test‑drive and, if acceptable, bid on the truck.
Staff described intended uses: trimming roadside trees, safer quarry work and maintenance tasks that require personnel working at height. Commissioners reviewed funding sources available for equipment (special machinery account, pilot fund for River & Bridge, equipment reserve) and noted the county currently has funds in those accounts that could support the purchase. Commissioners did not record a formal motion to purchase but provided clear authorization to inspect and bid within the stated limit; staff will return with a final purchase recommendation if a winning bid is required.
