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Town board approves purchase agreement for 2026 John Deere grader financed by USDA
Summary
The Town Board of Thurston voted unanimously (4–0, one member absent) to authorize the purchase agreement with Five Star Equipment for a 2026 John Deere 772 motor grader, with USDA financing secured; board also directed the highway department to maintain daily equipment inspection records.
The Town Board of Thurston on Sept. 17 approved a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into a purchase agreement with Five Star Equipment, Inc., for a 2026 John Deere 772 P‑Tier motor grader. The resolution described Five Star Equipment as submitting the 'Best Value' bid at $414,077.03 and stated funding would be provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Supervisor Michael Volino presented Resolution #19 of 2025 and the board adopted it by roll call vote (Noel Sylvester, Michael Volino, Holly Chase, Dan Gee voted aye; Jennifer Hargrave absent). "The USDA has accepted all our bond documents and we can now order the grader," Volino said during the discussion. The resolution authorizes the Supervisor to execute necessary documents for purchase and delivery.
Board members also agreed the Highway Department should begin keeping daily inspection and maintenance records for all equipment; Volino noted an asset‑management program is available for that purpose. The board instructed staff to implement the recordkeeping and to coordinate delivery logistics with Five Star Equipment and USDA financing officials.
The purchase resolution text contains two dollar figures: it lists a bid amount of $414,077.03 and a separate not‑to‑exceed amount of $441,077.03. The minutes do not explain the discrepancy between those two numbers; the board approved the resolution as presented.
