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Commissioners approve purchase of boom mower after brief demo plan
Summary
Duchesne County commissioners voted to approve purchasing a boom mower for $31,950, with commissioners agreeing to test a demo unit arriving next week before finalizing the acquisition.
Duchesne County commissioners voted to purchase a boom mower from JP for $31,950 after a motion and second during the July 21 meeting.
The motion was made by a commissioner (speaker 5) who proposed buying “a boom mower from JP … $31,950,” and was seconded by another commissioner (speaker 4). The commission approved the motion by voice vote.
The discussion before the vote focused on comparing two similar models from sister companies, one in local stock and the other requiring shipment. Staff described differences in width and features, and noted the inability of an out-of-area vendor to provide detailed blade specifications. Commissioners asked for a trial: the departments agreed to run a demo unit that is expected to be delivered next Tuesday to determine which model performs best before completing the purchase.
Commissioners also discussed operational details — remote cab controls, caster and wheel options, and expected cutting reach — and emphasized serviceability and local vendor support as factors in the final selection. The vote was put by voice and recorded as approved; staff will test the demo and return with a recommendation for final purchase timing.
