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Rothschild approves $22,365 purchase of Caterpillar attachments for public works
Summary
The village board approved spending $22,365.88 on three Caterpillar attachments (hydraulic thumb, ripper, hammer) and agreed to reallocate funds set aside in the 2024 budget for a used MT and snowblower to cover the purchase.
Public Works officials described three Caterpillar attachments the department said would expand the utility of existing equipment. Working Supervisor Bobby Smith outlined practical uses for a hydraulic thumb, a ripper and a hammer; Administrator Ryan VanDeWalle and Public Works Administrator Timothy Vergara supported using funds originally budgeted for a used MT and snowblower to buy the attachments.
The quoted prices were: hydraulic thumb $5,836.47; ripper $1,705.88; hammer $14,823.53, for a total of $22,365.88. The board approved the purchase with a motion by Trustee Rex Zemke, seconded by Trustee Sam Stroik; the motion carried 6–0.
The board recorded that the 2024 budget had originally earmarked $100,000 for a used MT and snowblower; officials said finding a used MT had been challenging and proposed reallocating those funds. The approval authorizes procurement of the attachments; the board did not take further public comment or add conditions at the meeting.
