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County road department requests building replacement and considers snowplow purchases; commissioners weigh $100K envelope
Summary
Road department reported a $78,000 quote for a 10x32 prefabricated building at the landfill and asked the commission to consider budgeting $100,000; the department also discussed replacing aging snowplow trucks, with fully equipped plow trucks estimated near $300,000 each.
Justin, identified in the meeting as representing the road department (first noted at SEG 513), reported a vendor quote of $78,000 to replace a weather‑worn shed at the landfill with a delivered 10x32 unit that includes a bathroom and installation; Justin said sewer, water and electrical hookups and multiple bids would be required and suggested budgeting $100,000 as a conservative envelope.
Justin also raised fleet needs: many of the department's snow‑plow trucks are early‑1990s models and parts are increasingly difficult to source. He said the chassis alone for a new plow truck could be about $150,000 and outfitting with a plow and sander could be another $150,000 — roughly $300,000 fully equipped — and suggested buying a tractor in the near term if budget limits prevent acquiring a fully equipped plow truck this year.
Commissioners discussed phasing and alternatives (e.g., buy a tractor this year and a plow truck next year) and noted that three bids would be needed for the building purchase. No formal procurement decision was made; commissioners instructed staff to include the road department requests in the budget amendment materials and to seek additional estimates.
