Screven County commissioners authorize up to $475,000 in TSPLOST funds to buy motor graders at March 20 auction
March 01, 2026 | Screven County, Georgia
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The Screven County Board of Commissioners on March 19 unanimously approved measures to buy motor graders at an auction scheduled for March 20, 2025.
Commissioner Ben Thompson moved to authorize up to $475,000 for purchases of motor graders, with funds to come from the county’s TSPLOST program; Commissioner Rosa Romeo seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote. The board earlier voted to declare it impractical to obtain at least two competitive bids for items offered at the auction after receiving advice from County Attorney Aaron Meyer.
Road Superintendent James Woods described the condition and repair needs of the department’s current motor graders during the discussion, and Chairman Will Boyd provided copies of quotes for new equipment for the board to compare with likely auction prices. Commissioners said older machines would be declared surplus and sold if new equipment was acquired.
The board also appointed Road Superintendent James Woods and Chairman Will Boyd as the county’s purchasing agents to act on the county’s behalf at the March 20 auction. That motion likewise passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the agenda and then unanimously passed motions to (1) waive the competitive‑bidding requirement for specified auction items, (2) authorize up to $475,000 in TSPLOST funds for motor grader purchases, and (3) appoint James Woods and Will Boyd as purchasing agents. All motions carried by unanimous vote.
County Manager Lori Burke told the board members the next regular meeting would be on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Chairman Will Boyd adjourned the special called session at 7:33 p.m.
The transcript does not specify exact per‑machine prices, the number of graders intended to be purchased, or whether any specific auction lots were targeted; those details were described generally as equipment the Roads & Bridges Department would bid on at the March 20 auction.
Commissioner Ben Thompson moved to authorize up to $475,000 for purchases of motor graders, with funds to come from the county’s TSPLOST program; Commissioner Rosa Romeo seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote. The board earlier voted to declare it impractical to obtain at least two competitive bids for items offered at the auction after receiving advice from County Attorney Aaron Meyer.
Road Superintendent James Woods described the condition and repair needs of the department’s current motor graders during the discussion, and Chairman Will Boyd provided copies of quotes for new equipment for the board to compare with likely auction prices. Commissioners said older machines would be declared surplus and sold if new equipment was acquired.
The board also appointed Road Superintendent James Woods and Chairman Will Boyd as the county’s purchasing agents to act on the county’s behalf at the March 20 auction. That motion likewise passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the agenda and then unanimously passed motions to (1) waive the competitive‑bidding requirement for specified auction items, (2) authorize up to $475,000 in TSPLOST funds for motor grader purchases, and (3) appoint James Woods and Will Boyd as purchasing agents. All motions carried by unanimous vote.
County Manager Lori Burke told the board members the next regular meeting would be on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Chairman Will Boyd adjourned the special called session at 7:33 p.m.
The transcript does not specify exact per‑machine prices, the number of graders intended to be purchased, or whether any specific auction lots were targeted; those details were described generally as equipment the Roads & Bridges Department would bid on at the March 20 auction.
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