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Committee weighs buying riding mowers, picnic shelter repair as capital priorities
Summary
The committee discussed buying up to two riding mowers (draft $8,000), possibly one new and one used, and reviewed a picnic-table/shelter capital allocation already budgeted but unused; storage logistics (donated shed) were discussed.
Members debated adding riding mowers in the highway fund capital outlay: staff proposed a budget line near $8,000 to buy one or two mowers (one new, one used was suggested) to better support staff and volunteers. Mayor (voting member) said, "Bill needs a mower as much as the volunteers need a mower," in support of the purchase; members discussed options for new, rebuilt or used machines and price ranges observed locally.
The committee also reviewed an existing capital appropriation for a picnic-table shelter and discussed whether the full amount would be needed; members suggested visiting the site before finalizing the purchase. The group confirmed there is a donated, locked shed on city property to store equipment and discussed security and anchoring for that storage location.
