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County approves $48,500 purchase of International salt truck
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved the Highway Superintendent's request to buy an International salt truck for $48,500 on a 3–0 vote to prepare for winter maintenance and snow operations.
The commissioners approved purchase of an International salt truck for $48,500 at the Oct. 20 meeting. Highway Superintendent John Pluimer proposed the purchase as part of winter‑preparation measures; Commissioner Dan Borgenheimer moved to approve the purchase, Commissioner Laura Coons seconded, and the vote was 3–0.
Pluimer highlighted vehicle procurement alongside other winter‑readiness items such as a joint snow‑plow safety training with Hartford City scheduled for Nov. 10, 2025. The meeting record did not list a replacement schedule for existing equipment or a financing source beyond the recorded purchase price.
