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Board approves purchase of sheep‑foot roller to support ditch reclamation work
Summary
Supervisors approved buying a sheep‑foot roller (approximate cost discussed ~ $10,000) to improve ditch reclamation and road restoration capacity, citing rental costs and equipment availability as justification.
Humboldt County supervisors approved purchasing a sheep‑foot roller to support ditch reclamation and road restoration projects. The board discussed prior experience renting rollers and the cost and scheduling benefits of owning one rather than frequently renting when equipment failed during peak work windows.
Staff said a comparable drivable roller would cost substantially more, and the local unit offered for sale — a pull‑behind sheep‑foot drum that can be ballasted with water or stone — was in the approximate $7,000–$10,000 range once refurbishment and transport were considered. Supervisors noted the county has used rented rollers at similar per‑job cost in the past and that purchase could reduce recurring rental expenses and scheduling delays.
A motion to buy the sheep‑foot roller was made, seconded and carried by the board with no recorded opposition.
