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Freeburg trustees debate backhoe replacement as equipment prices rise
Summary
Trustees discussed replacing two aging backhoes and recommended trading both in for a new machine due to rising prices; crew leader will obtain quotes and trade-in values for the streets committee to review.
Trustee Tom Carpenter raised concerns about rising equipment prices and recommended the village consider trading in both existing backhoes for a single new machine to control costs.
The board agreed that timely action is prudent if the village decides to proceed this year. Crew Leader Bob Jenkins was asked to obtain updated quotes and trade-in figures and report back to the next Streets Committee meeting so the board can revisit formal procurement and financing options.
No formal purchase motion was made at the Sept. 2 meeting; trustees framed the discussion as a request for staff to return with firm numbers before any purchase authorization.
