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Mercer County Commission approves utility permits, annual highway bids and $55,040.71 repair for truck #125
Summary
On April 16 the commission approved Utility Permits #1766 (Roughrider Electric) and #1767 (Steven Schmidt), accepted the Highway Department’s annual bid recommendations and authorized $55,040.71 in repairs to county truck #125 under a quote from North Central International, LLC.
At the April 16, 2025 meeting in Stanton, the Mercer County Commission approved two utility permits submitted by the Highway Department: Utility Permit #1766 for Roughrider Electric and Utility Permit #1767 for Steven Schmidt. The motions to approve those permits were moved by Commissioner Jamee Folk, seconded by Rick Bauman, and carried on unanimous votes.
The commission also approved the Highway Department’s recommendation on annual bids. Commissioner Mark Pierce moved to accept the department’s recommendation; Commissioner Folk seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The minutes do not list the successful bidders by line item; the commission recorded acceptance of the department’s recommendation as presented.
The board approved repairs for county truck #125 based on a repair quote of $55,040.71 from North Central International, LLC. Assistant Highway Superintendent Dennis Olheiser discussed the needed repairs and the quote; Commissioner Rick Bauman moved to approve the repairs and Commissioner Folk seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
All three actions were recorded as motions with second and unanimous votes; the minutes show routine procurement and maintenance approvals that allow county highway operations to proceed.
