Monday, April 19, 2021
By Paul Struck Editor
At last weeks Cherokee County Board of Supervisors meeting, County Engineer Sarah Tracy explained an amendment to the current years DOT budget and requested approval from the Supervisors to reallocate funds. The Board approved an amendment to the FY21 DOT Budget transferring $1 million from roadway construction to roadway maintenance. Larry Walker, Roads Superintendent, presented quotes from John Deere and Caterpillar for a new motor grader and the Board approved the purchase of a 2021 John Deere 772 Motor Grader for $312,125 ($363,125 list price less $51,000 trade in allowance) from Murphy Tractor, Sioux City. Kenny Schlenger, Assistant Roads Superintendent, requested approval to purchase a used New Holland T7060 for use with the Countys road groomer, adding that the current International 4240 would be sold on Big Iron.