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Pocahontas County OKs $146,500 purchase of used Caterpillar wheel loader
Summary
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors approved buying a 2021 Caterpillar 926M wheel loader for $146,500 after trade-in following the county engineer's recommendation; the purchase was approved unanimously at the April 21 meeting.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors voted April 21 to purchase a 2021 Caterpillar 926M wheel loader for $146,500 after trade-in.
County Engineer Tate Schmeling presented quotes and said the 2021 Caterpillar was recommended after test driving. Supervisor Peter Seehusen moved to approve the purchase; the motion was seconded by Supervisor Clarence Siepker and carried on a unanimous voice vote.
The board did not detail financing in the meeting record beyond the purchase price and trade-in; audit and procurement staff can provide the purchase order on request. The engineer also provided a status update on other county projects but did not specify how this acquisition affects project timelines.
The board moved on after approving the purchase and continued with other business. No opposition or abstentions were recorded for the loader authorization.
