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Fiscal Court accepts surplus bids and approves vehicle purchase amid mixed votes
Summary
The court read and accepted multiple surplus bids for county equipment and approved purchasing a 2025 vehicle (purchase motion recorded with voice votes, including one recorded opposition); specific bidders and bid amounts were read into the record.
Carroll County Fiscal Court on Sept. 23 accepted multiple surplus auction bids for county equipment and approved a motion to purchase a county vehicle.
Surplus bids: County staff read bids on several items including a Suburban (Chris Reese bid $250), a 2009 Ford F-150 and tractors, plus smaller items such as toolboxes and a snowblower. Staff noted at least one bid lacked an identifier and said they would not award that item until the bidder could be identified. A motion to accept the highest bids on the listed items was made and approved by voice vote.
Vehicle purchase: A motion was made to purchase a 2025 (model text in packet) for $97,000 (as read in the discussion). The motion was recorded as moved by Benjie and seconded by Scottie; multiple members said "aye," and one person said they would oppose.
Why it matters: The votes finalize disposal of county property and commit county funds for vehicle replacement. Bidders named in the record included Chris Reese, Tony Keyes, Willie Humphrey and Rick Burge among others.
Next steps: Staff will complete the paperwork to dispose of surplus items and proceed with the authorized vehicle purchase. The court did not record additional amendments or funding-source changes during the meeting.
QUOTE: "I'd like the motion to accept the highest bid," a participant said as bids were summarized for the record.
