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Beardstown council approves $37,229.91 excavator purchase for city cemetery
Summary
On Oct. 22, 2024, the Beardstown City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a John Deere 30G excavator for the city cemetery for $37,229.91. The motion was made by Alderperson Dawn Seward, seconded by Alderperson Keith Schramm; Alderperson Chris Baer was absent.
Beardstown — The Beardstown City Council on Oct. 22 approved the purchase of a John Deere 30G excavator for use at the city cemetery for $37,229.91.
Alderperson Dawn Seward moved to purchase the excavator “in the amount of $37,229.91 for the City Cemetery,” and Alderperson Keith Schramm seconded the motion. The council approved the purchase by a 7–0 roll call vote; Alderperson Chris Baer was recorded absent.
City officials did not specify in the meeting minutes the account or fund from which the purchase will be drawn beyond inclusion in the disbursements for the period ending Oct. 22, 2024. The item appeared on the meeting’s disbursements list and was considered under routine business.
The council’s decision completes the formal authorization to acquire the excavator; no amendments, conditions, or additional discussion were recorded in the minutes.
