Internal Audit Committee Gets Approval, Backhoe Headaches Plague Road Department

Road Commissioner David Wheeler reported that the backhoe has recurring transmission problems despite recent repairs. Since April 3, renting and leasing equipment has cost the Township $32,673.50, and repairs paid from Road and Bridge were estimated to exceed $20,000. A decision on the backhoe remains open: the group discussed another inspection and repair, replacement, financing at a quoted 4.99% for seven years, and used or demo equipment. No purchase decision was made. The highway commissioner described grader clutch work and routine road maintenance was ongoing in his department.

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