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Commissioners approve packer purchase and agree to Peerless‑Luster road work
Summary
Daniels County commissioners approved purchase of a packer/roller (approx. $25,890–$26,000) to speed road shoulder and crown packing and accepted a bid to pulverize the paved section of Peerless‑Luster Road (quote about $13,612.50) with plan to reuse millings where appropriate.
Daniels County commissioners voted April 20 to buy a packer/roller to improve road‑pack operations and approved a contractor quote to pulverize the paved section of Peerless‑Luster Road.
Road staff explained the packer will broaden fill and packing capacity and reduce manual wheel‑packing, with a quoted price in the county packet at about $25,890 (with optional hitch add‑ons that bring the price closer to $26,000). Commissioners moved, seconded and carried the purchase.
On the Peerless‑Luster Road, staff presented a quote to pulverize the paved portion of the road so millings can be hauled and reused on county projects. The meeting packet listed a figure of roughly $13,612.50 for the job; commissioners approved proceeding and discussed the risk of hitting old field rock beneath thin asphalt layers, which could require deeper excavation.
Staff noted reuse of millings will be assessed in the field depending on material quality. The commission logged the expenditure and directed staff to confirm contract terms and scheduling.
The work is expected to proceed within the week once the asphalt plant resumed operations and material was confirmed suitable for reuse.
