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Board authorizes purchase of two Mercury motors for marine patrol despite dissent
Summary
By a 5–2 vote, commissioners approved buying two 150HP Mercury motors for marine patrol, waiving bid policy; two commissioners opposed, arguing the county should have solicited bids.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners authorized the sale of an existing 150-horsepower motor for boat M2 and approved purchasing two Mercury 150XL motors from Stander Marine, waiving the county's bid policy and authorizing up to $26,000 from contingency to fund the purchase.
The motion by Commissioner Ty Wessell passed 5–2. Commissioners William Bunek and Mark Walter voted no; Bunek said the county should have solicited competitive bids and called for adherence to board procurement policy. Supporters said purchasing the Mercury motors would provide repair and service advantages and noted Stander Marine would service Mercury motors if needed.
The motion authorizes the board chair to sign documents necessary to complete the transaction. No further procurement details or competing quotes were read into the record.
