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through the point person. Now with set times for meetings and one person the ratio is not correct. She liked the committees how is this not a committee of one. Lancaster there was split vote on the abolishing committee things happened in committees decisions were made and did not come back to the board. Sorenson stated he talked to Steve over issues and he appreciates what Jane is saying this is the largest budget and it may be good to have a couple on the committee and maybe there needs to be one more set of ears. Scott stated that the planer is a good purchase it is a 60% discount and will save hours on other equipment. He talked to Steve he recommended to table grade-all until next year. That is his personnel recommendation they can get by with the equipment that they have unless there is another Mother Nature event. Peterson noted Jane's concerns and that is a discussion for another day regarding the committees. They could revisit the overall philosophy of the point person or the committees. Karen is doing a good job keeping the board informed. If the equipment is not being used it could be declared surplus. Then come next fiscal year they could sell the surplus and retain the dollars for new fiscal year purchases. They could consider using the payment plan and he noted that they have lost employees. With new equipment they may be able to get more work done and Steve would be able to manage his department better. Lancaster appreciates the thought process of disposing of equipment to have resources. The department needs to make sure they think this through well and make sure they will not use it. She appreciates the conversation. Quandt ask about the culverts on St Paul and Abbot Roads. These will be removed this winter, before the spring rains. The issue with the culverts with the railroad has been solved. Lancaster stated the county has a relationship with the railroads. The issue with the safety equipment has been taken care of and there will be an update in two weeks. Bredthauer noted that there are 5 more culverts to put in at Amick Acres. Lancaster questioned if there is a time line to wrap up some projects. 6 B DISCUSSIN & CONSIDERATION TO PURCHASE $19,000.00 ROAD-HOG CW- PLANER FROM MURPHY EQUIPMENT— Mr. Riehle stated the old planer makes a 20 inch swath and uses the hydraulics on the skid steer. They have a unit at Murphy Equipment that has 82 hours on it and they are selling it at $19,000.00. It is bigger and will go twice as fast. Rich Equistin expressed concern that there is not a warranty on the unit but they can buy a warranty for $1,750.00 he would like to consider purchasing the warranty. This purchase would meet state statute and Steve is asking for the board's approval to purchase the planer. 4