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Utility staff asks council to approve up to $5,000 for small excavator and attachments
Summary
Sunman utility staff asked the council to approve up to $5,000 to acquire a compact excavator and attachments to permit more in-house repairs and reduce contract costs; council discussed trailer capacity, attachments and possible higher-price configurations before informal agreement to consider funding.
Utility staff (speaker S6) presented three quotes for a small excavator (described in discussion as a "pocket excavator" or MDX-style machine) and asked the council to consider approving up to $5,000 to secure equipment and key attachments. Staff argued the machine would allow the town to perform more meter sets and small repairs in-house and save contract costs over time.
Council members and the Marshall discussed capacity and attachments. One council member said the town already has a trailer and the unit should fit; others advised prioritizing the business district mapping and verifying exact needs before finalizing purchase. Staff asked council to "consider approving, like, maybe up to 5,000," and the item was discussed with no formal roll-call purchase recorded in the transcript; the council gave the staff direction to pursue quotes and consider funding.
