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Committee considers buying mini excavator, eyes Kubota tractor for fall purchase
Summary
Members discussed several equipment options including a mini excavator (quotes reviewed), and decided to consider buying a Kubota tractor in the fall; Supervisor Frer was asked to research pricing for a new wing mower.
The Public Works Committee discussed equipment needs and budget implications at the July 8 special meeting. Building and Zoning Officer Bob Walczak provided a memo outlining mini excavator quotes and discussed different equipment brands; members discussed projects where a mini excavator could be used.
After deliberation, members "decided to consider a Kubota tractor for fall purchase," and Supervisor Frer said he would research pricing for a new wing mower. No purchase order or budget appropriation was approved at the meeting; the committee left the matter for future budget consideration.
Why it matters: capital equipment purchases change the village's operational capacity and appear in capital budgets. The minutes record quotes and brand discussion but do not include specific vendor names, quote totals or an approved purchase. Additional price research and a formal budget or purchase resolution will be required before any acquisition.
