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Highway superintendent reports $99,542 radio quote, gets approval to buy truck and replacement salt truck

Blackford County Board of Commissioners · September 3, 2024
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Summary

Highway Superintendent John Pluimer presented a $99,542.18 quote for radios, received authority to purchase a new pickup truck from the dealer of his choice, and obtained approval to buy a 2018 semi-truck for $46,000 to replace a salt truck. Bridge work will start this week and chip-and-seal operations are underway.

Highway Superintendent John Pluimer told commissioners that ERS Radios provided an additional equipment quote of $99,542.18. He also presented three pickup-truck quotes ranging from $48,512 to $55,000 and asked permission to purchase; the board voted to allow him to select the dealer and complete the purchase.

Pluimer reported finding a 2018 semi-truck to replace a salt truck for $46,000; the board approved that purchase on a 3–0 vote. He added that work on bridges 56 and 57 will begin this week and the county's chip-and-seal program "is going well."