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Beardstown council approves skid-steer lease, $3,000 fireworks contribution and fire-department washer
Summary
The Beardstown City Council approved a $34,948 lease/purchase for a 2024 John Deere skid steer, a $3,000 contribution to the Elks Fireworks Fund, and a $5,222 purchase of a washer for the Fire Department during its June 4 meeting; all passed by 6–0 roll call votes.
The Beardstown City Council approved three agenda items during its June 4 meeting.
Alderperson Lisa Buhlig moved and Alderperson Keith Schramm seconded approval to lease/purchase a 2024 John Deere 331G skid steer from Martin Equipment for $34,948.00; the motion passed by roll call vote, 6–0, with Alderpersons Chris Baer and Dawn Seward recorded absent. Alderperson Ron Culves moved and Alderperson Eric Harbin seconded a contribution of $3,000 to the Elks Fireworks Fund; that motion also passed by roll call vote, 6–0 (Baer and Seward absent). Finally, Alderperson Keith Schramm moved and Alderperson Mary Davis seconded approval to purchase a Groves washer from Dinges Fire for $5,222.00 for the Fire Department; the council approved the purchase by a 6–0 roll call vote.
The minutes record departmental reports for May 2024, including water production (15,726,234 gallons pumped) and police activity counts (e.g., 1,106 calls answered, 44 traffic arrests). There were no public comments. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
