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Freeburg board approves $277,479 leaf‑machine purchase from Armor Equipment
Summary
The Freeburg Board voted 5–1 on May 19, 2025 to buy a leaf machine from Armor Equipment for $277,479.16; Trustee Elizabeth Meehling cast the lone dissenting vote. The board provided no additional implementation timeline at the meeting.
The Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees voted to purchase a leaf machine from Armor Equipment for $277,479.16 during its May 19, 2025 regular meeting.
Trustee Ramon Matchett Jr. moved to purchase the leaf machine and Trustee Robert (Bob) Kaiser seconded. According to the meeting record, the motion passed on a roll call vote of 5 ayes and 1 nay; Trustee Elizabeth (Lisa) Meehling voted nay. The motion as recorded in the minutes stated: "Trustee Ramon Matchett, Jr. motioned to purchase Leaf Machine from Armor Equipment for the cost of $277,479.16, and Trustee Robert (Bob) Kaiser seconded the motion."
The minutes do not record further discussion about financing, delivery timing, or which department will operate the machine. The board did not specify a delivery or implementation date in the public record of the meeting. The item was listed under New Business and carried as a formal motion and vote.
