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Highway superintendent authorized to buy two disc mowers for $36,000; temporary highway hire approved
Summary
The board authorized Highway Superintendent Jason Fritzsche to buy two Duradisc 109M disc mowers for $36,000 and approved hiring John Lorenz as a temporary seasonal highway worker effective May 1, 2026 at $17.50 per hour.
The Beadle County Commission on March 10 approved two related highway items: the purchase of two Duradisc 109M NH 9' 3-point disc mowers from Premier Equipment LLC for $36,000, and the hiring of a temporary seasonal highway worker.
The board authorized Highway Superintendent Jason Fritzsche to purchase the two mowers at a total cost of $36,000.00. Separately, the board approved hiring John Lorenz as a temporary seasonal highway worker effective May 1, 2026 at Grade 4 Step 1 with pay of $17.50 per hour.
Both actions were recorded as motions that carried; the minutes do not record dissent or a recorded roll-call vote. The highway department will manage procurement and onboarding for the new equipment and seasonal employee.
