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Commissioners authorize up to $68,500 for replacement sheriff Tahoe in 5–3 vote
Summary
After accepting $14,000 salvage value for a damaged 2019 Tahoe, the Barry County Board authorized up to $68,500 from the Vehicle Fund to purchase and equip a replacement Tahoe; the motion passed 5–3 with three commissioners opposed.
The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 5–3 on Oct. 14 to accept $14,000 from MMRMA for a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN 1GNLCDEC3KR348184), direct its salvage sale, and authorize up to $68,500 from the Vehicle Fund to purchase and outfit a replacement vehicle.
County staff presented the insurance proceeds and a recommendation to replace the vehicle. Bruce Campbell moved the motion and Mike Callton seconded. The motion carried with commissioners Callton, Campbell, Getty, Hatfield and Jackson voting yes; commissioners Bassett, Smelker and Teunessen voted no.
The minutes record the amounts and the VIN; they do not include detail on trade‑in offers, vendor quotes for the replacement, or a breakdown of the $68,500 figure. The minutes also do not state the reasons given by dissenting commissioners for opposing the purchase; only the recorded votes and the names of those voting no appear in the record.
Because the motion passed, staff were directed to proceed with the salvage sale and the vehicle purchase/installation using Vehicle Fund resources as authorized. The minutes do not record a timeline for procurement or vendor selection.
