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Prospect Heights commission to buy $500 hammer mill to speed seed processing; greenhouse supplies to use FY funds
Summary
With about $7,319 left in its fiscal line, the commission agreed to order greenhouse supplies and immediately buy a $500 hammer mill to process difficult seeds; larger purchases will be finalized next week to meet 30–60 day stratification timelines.
Commission volunteers confirmed they will place seed and greenhouse supply orders next week to meet plant stratification windows and agreed to purchase a small hammer mill priced at $500 to speed processing of tough seeds such as cordgrass and monarda.
During budget review the commission reported a remaining balance of roughly $7,319.45 and estimated upcoming purchases of around $5,000 for greenhouse supplies, signage, and small equipment. Commissioners said the hammer mill is a heavy‑duty desktop unit well‑suited to their annual seed processing needs and that it fits within the greenhouse budget line already approved for supplies.
Members discussed practical benefits: the mill would reduce days of manual processing, eliminate regular travel to outside facilities, and save volunteer time. The commission agreed to order the mill immediately and to circulate a comprehensive purchase list for the remaining items before placing larger orders.
Why this matters: timely seed stratification and efficient processing affect native plant propagation schedules and volunteer labor; the small capital purchase aims to improve annual program throughput without exceeding the current budget.
