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Commission approves purchase of 17 light poles for Vernon County Fairgrounds
Summary
The Vernon County Commission unanimously approved buying 17, 65-foot light poles from Barton County Electric at $1,151 each to support new lighting at the NYRB fields and a planned arena addition at the Fairgrounds.
Presiding Commissioner Joe Wilson and Commissioner John Shorten reported visiting the Vernon County Fairgrounds to inspect preparations for a new arena addition and upgraded lighting at the NYRB fields. The commission recorded receipt of a bid from Barton County Electric for light poles and moved to purchase poles to equip the ballfields and rodeo arena.
Commissioner Cindy Thompson moved to approve buying 17 poles, each 65 feet tall, at $1,151.00 per pole; Commissioner John Shorten seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous. The purchase was recorded as to be delivered to the Fairgrounds as part of the ongoing facility improvements.
The decision implements the lighting component of the Fairgrounds project discussed during the site visit; financing details or installation contractor names were not specified in the meeting minutes. Next steps recorded by the Commission include procurement and delivery coordination for the poles.
