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Chilton County work session: equipment deal eyed, uniform vendor problems and courthouse move logistics
Summary
Commissioners debated buying a used wheeled excavator from Dallas County, directed staff to seek serial‑number and warranty details, discussed recurring problems with the county's uniform service and asked for competing quotes, and reviewed offers of moving assistance and dumpsters for offices relocating to the new courthouse.
At the Chilton County work session, commissioners discussed several operational items: a proposed purchase of a used wheeled excavator, ongoing issues with the county's uniform vendor, and logistics for offices moving into the new courthouse.
Equipment: Staff described a proposed $225,000 purchase from Dallas County of a 2023 Caterpillar wheeled excavator with about 400 hours and unused attachments (tiltrotator, mulcher head, digging bucket). Commissioners raised concerns about operator training for the tiltrotator, remaining warranty coverage and potential maintenance costs. One…
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