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f 19990543 APPROVE PURCHASE OF PATROL VEHICLES - SHERIFF WATSON AND PURCHASE OF CAR FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Sheriff Watson stated that he will be trading in six vehicles and will buy back 5 new vehicles for the sheriff s office. He is requesting to purchase a mini van for prisoner transportation instead of using a Crown Victoria patrol car. A mini van will enable them to transport more passengers and will get better gas mileage. The total cost of the vehicles will be $90,855.96 at the state bid price. Hartman made a motion and a motion and Logan seconded to approve the purchase of the patrol vehicles and the mini-van. Sheriff Watson stated that they are purchasing on fewer vehicles because they have enough vehicles in their inventory for the personnel that use them. Public Works Director Dan Hostler also requested to purchase a Crown Victoria car on the same state bid to replace the vehicle he is currently using. He will trade in his 1995 Ford Taurus with a total purchase price of $15,950.00. Hartman amended his motion and Logan seconded to include the purchase of a Crown Victoria for the public works department. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster Landis and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Ste1k absent. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The bid opening for a grad all for the public works department was held on December 14 and Public Works Director negotiated with the bidder Fehrs Tractor on the purchase. The committee recommends to purchase the 1999 Gradall for $203,000.00 and to advertise sale the 1991 Gradall for sale. By advertising the grad all Hostler stated that they should be able to sell it for $41,000.00 which is higher than the trade-in price of $22,000.00. Hartman made a motion and Logan seconded to approve the purchase of the 1999 Gradall for $203,000.00 from the inheritance fund. . Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster Landis and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Ste1k absent. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT: Hartman made a motion and Logan seconded to approve the appointment of Daniel Hostler as the Hall County Highway Superintendent. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster Landis and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Ste1k absent. Motion carried. APPROVE SNOW REMOVAL AGREEMENT: This is the same type of agreement for snow removal that the county has with Kuester's Lake. They will pay $50.00 per hour for the services. Hartman made a motion and Logan seconded to approve the snow removal agreement with Amick Acres East and approve resolution # 99-0097 for the snow removal for Amick Acres East. Arnold, Hartman, Jeffries, Lancaster Landis and Logan all voted yes and none voted no with Ste1k absent. Motion carried.