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Road supervisor warns of failing bush-hog deck; court authorizes bids for replacement estimated at $12,000–$15,000
Summary
The road department reported a failing 24-year-old bush-hog deck; magistrates authorized staff to solicit multiple bids and proceed with purchase approval, citing safety concerns and prior repairs.
Stacy, the county road department representative, told the court that the backup John Deere tractor's bush-hog deck is deteriorating and has excessive wobble that staff judged unsafe to operate. Stacy said the deck is about 24 years old, is developing holes and structural problems, and that initial quotes for a replacement deck run about $12,000 to $15,000.
Stacy described prior patchwork on the equipment and said the spindle and deck were beyond simple repair. Magistrates discussed whether to repair or replace and agreed it was safer to pursue a new deck. The court approved a motion by David Kelch, seconded by Danny Hollerin, authorizing Stacy and office staff (Tina) to solicit two or three bids and proceed with purchase approval once a competitive bid process is complete.
The court recorded a roll-call vote approving the authorization; no dollar-amount cap was specified in the motion, but Stacy indicated the first estimate was about $12,000 and she would seek additional quotes.
