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Commission approves used compactor purchase and six‑month planning contract
Summary
The commission authorized purchase of a used 2016 Caterpillar compactor for the engineering department (price discussed at about $36,000) and approved a six‑month, $2,000‑per‑month trial contract with Jamie Harris for planning commission services.
Marion County commissioners approved two procurement matters: purchase of a used 2016 Caterpillar compactor for the engineering department and a six‑month trial contract with Jamie Harris to provide planning commission office services.
Ned Freckman presented options for compactors, comparing a 2016 and 2019 model by hours and price. Commissioners discussed hours (the 2019 showed higher hours) and a roughly $1,500 price difference. A motion was made to purchase the 2016 Caterpillar compactor at an indicated price of $36,000 and the motion was seconded and carried.
Separately, staff recommended contracting Jamie Harris at $2,000 per month on a six‑month trial to provide planning office services and headquarters support. A commissioner moved to accept the six‑month trial arrangement and the motion was seconded; commissioners agreed to proceed.
The meeting transcript does not include full procurement documents, vendor names beyond the machine manufacturer, nor the text of the Jamie Harris contract. Staff indicated the purchases and contract are for routine county operations and will be administered by the engineering and planning departments, respectively.
