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Residents say county skid loader was used offsite and burned; board will follow up

Van Buren County Board of Supervisors · June 22, 2026
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Summary

Caitlyn and Matthew Vandenberg told the board that a skid loader purchased by the county in 2022 — agreed to be housed at the County Recycle Center — was used at a private property owned by Troy Sedore and later burned in a building fire; the board said it will follow up after receiving the serial number provided by Caitlyn Vandenberg.

During public discussion on June 22, Caitlyn and Matthew Vandenberg reported concerns about a skid loader the county purchased in 2022 under an agreement with Sedore, Inc. They said the agreement specified the loader would be stored and used only at the County Recycle Center, but that the loader had been used at Troy Sedore’s personal property and was burned when his building caught fire. Caitlyn provided the serial number of a different skid loader Sedore recently brought to the Recycle Center.

The Board acknowledged the report and said it will follow up. The minutes do not record any formal action, determination of responsibility, or mention of insurance or replacement arrangements; the complaint is left for board follow-up and possible investigation.