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Silver Creek Township approves used F-550 purchase and Cat loader after split vote
Summary
The Silver Creek Township Board of Supervisors approved spending up to $33,000 to buy a used 2013 Ford F-550 and authorized a $59,614.31 Cat compact track loader purchase; the loader motion passed 3-1 while the F-550 motion passed unanimously.
On Oct. 22, 2024, the Silver Creek Township Board of Supervisors approved two equipment purchases and authorized site work for a proposed commercial property. Chairman Mike Helman moved to approve up to $33,000 to purchase a used 2013 Ford F-550 from Lundeen Ford; Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen seconded the motion, which carried 4-0.
The board also approved purchasing a Cat compact track loader for up to $59,614.31 and authorized an optional 84-month warranty for $1,990. Chairman Mike Helman moved the loader purchase and warranty; Supervisor Andy Christensen seconded the motion and it carried on a 3-1 vote. The transcript does not identify which supervisor cast the dissenting vote.
Supervisors Ryan Nelson and Mike Helman said they met with property owners and an engineer about possible locations for 100-foot radius turnarounds related to the proposed "Big Rigs" property. Chairman Helman moved to approve construction of both the west and east 100-foot turnarounds, with the township supplying gravel; Vice Chairman Geyen seconded. That motion carried 3-0 with Supervisor Christensen recorded as abstaining.
Why this matters: the purchases increase township fleet and site-preparation capacity and the turnaround approvals establish the township's commitment to provide gravel and site access for a proposed commercial development. The motions allocate township funds and incur operating and maintenance responsibilities for the new equipment.
What’s next: the board authorized procurement up to the stated amounts; additional procurement steps, delivery timing, and budget accounting were not specified in the transcript.
