Director reports REAP grant, new tractor and pending budget amendment

May 5, 2026

Director Tyron Steere told the board the department received a REAP CEP grant toward a 6‑seater golf cart (grant funds shy of $11,000; total cost ~ $13,000), purchased a John Deere 1025R tractor/mower, ordered a Chevy 2500 HD for next fiscal year and said a May budget amendment will incorporate these items.

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During his director’s report, Tyron Steere summarized recent operational changes and equipment purchases. He said the department received a REAP CEP grant to help buy a six‑seater golf cart for program tours; the minutes record grant funds will be shy of $11,000 while the total cart cost is approximately $13,000. The board also purchased a John Deere 1025R tractor/mower (with fork and box blade attachments), and a Chevy 2500 HD pickup has been ordered for purchase in the next fiscal year with a new snowplow planned.

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