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Hillsdale County commissioners approve equipment purchases, 911 upgrade and employee handbook; appoint building official after contested hiring process
Summary
The board approved a hydrovac trailer purchase, upgrades to the county 911 call-recording system, a tower change order and an updated employee handbook. Commissioners also approved a $2,500 payment to the county economic development partnership and appointed Ray Taylor as building official amid debate over the recruiting process.
Hillsdale County commissioners on Oct. 14 approved several procurement and personnel measures, including funding for drainage equipment, upgrades to the 911 call-recording system, a construction change order for a communications tower and adoption of a revised county employee handbook.
The board voted to allow the Drain Commissioner to procure a hydrovac trailer "not to exceed $100,000" from the drain commissioner's equipment fund, citing the tool's safety advantages for utility-sensitive excavations. Drain Commissioner Matt described the unit as "basically you can get it in a trailer ... it's like a power washer" and said it lets crews pothole and clear tile drains near other utilities without mechanical excavation.
Commissioners also approved a $33,350 purchase from…
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