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Culvert replacement completed; supervisors flag excavator problems and plan box-culvert work
Summary
County staff reported the culvert replacement on 450 north of Buffalo is completed and reopened the road; the board noted ongoing excavator hydraulic/electrical issues that may require replacement and discussed renting larger equipment to install two 8x8 box culverts south of Buffalo.
County secondary-roads staff told supervisors the culvert replacement north of Buffalo is finished and the road is open, and outlined upcoming work including two 8x8 box culverts south of Buffalo. The board discussed equipment needs and the potential to rent a larger excavator to handle deliveries and placement rather than coordinating with separate crane services.
Staff warned of persistent problems with one of the county excavators — "We may have to make a tough decision about that machine," one staff member said — noting multiple expensive repairs that have not solved the hydraulic/electrical issue. Supervisors considered renting a heavier machine with operator and discussed logistics for delivery and set placement of culverts.
The board asked staff to finalize equipment rental and scheduling so the box culvert work can proceed.
