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Daniels County approves new road packer and Peerless Luster Road pulverize work; discusses millings reuse
Summary
Commissioners approved purchase of a packer/roller to speed shoulder and crown packing, accepted a quote to pulverize the paved segment of Peerless Luster Road, and discussed plans to haul and reuse pavement millings; staff noted bid/ procurement findings in a recent audit related to two belly‑dump equipment purchases.
Daniels County commissioners approved several public‑works purchases and a small road project during their April 20 meeting.
Road staff presented a quote for a packer/roller unit to improve fill compaction and reduce hand‑wheel packing time; the device price was approximately $25,890–$26,000 and included an optional bumper‑pull hitch for roughly $990. Commissioners moved and approved the purchase so crews can broaden fill‑packing capacity and speed shoulder work.
The board also reviewed and approved a quote from Century to pulverize a paved section of Peerless Luster Road (quote shown as $13,612.5 in the meeting material). Presenters described the plan to mill the thin asphalt surface, inspect underlying field rock, and reuse millings when appropriate. Road staff cautioned that if old field rock is encountered the contractor might need to dig deeper and remove unsuitable material; commissioners approved the consent motion.
Auditors and staff reported a handful of audit findings brought about by timing and documentation issues: one finding related to procurement practices for equipment purchases (two belly‑dump trucks purchased in the same order exceeded an $80,000 threshold and should have been bid). Staff said the county will add controls and a second‑party review to align levy sheets and bid documentation with audit guidance.
Next steps: staff will finalize purchase paperwork for the packer/roller, coordinate the pulverize contract schedule (weather‑ and plant‑dependent), and report on potential millings reuse and disposal.
