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Minong board rejects Monarch wedging bid, postpones wedging decision to July 13
Summary
A motion to accept Monarch's wedging bid for Greenwood Road failed on a 0-4 vote; the board then voted unanimously to postpone any wedging decision until the July 13, 2026 meeting after discussing hot vs. cold methods and tonnage.
The board considered two wedging bids for Greenwood Road — Monarch's hot-process bid at $68,010.10 (820 tons at $82.94/ton) and Scott's cold-process bid at $65,450 (770 tons at $85.00/ton). After discussion about tonnage and the differences between hot and cold wedging, a motion to accept Monarch’s bid failed on a unanimous negative vote (0-4).
Following the failed award, D. Patrick moved to postpone the wedging item to the July 13, 2026 meeting; J. Radzak seconded and the postponement passed unanimously. The board will revisit technical questions — including tonnage and whether hot or cold application is preferable — before making a final decision.
