County to distribute frost-permit funds to townships and advertise for boom-mower bids

Tanner of County Highway told commissioners the department sold 624 frost permits in the 2026 frost season, an increase from roughly 470 last year, and requested approval to distribute those funds equally to townships as in prior years. The board approved the distribution on a roll-call vote.

Tanner also asked for permission to advertise for bids for a self-contained boom mower to replace a mowing tractor that lost its transmission earlier this year. He described the machine as capable of converting a two‑tractor operation into one versatile unit with multiple attachments. Finance staff told commissioners funds exist in the current budget to cover the purchase despite it not being specifically budgeted. The board authorized advertising for bids.

The motions passed unanimously and County Highway will proceed with the bid advertisement and the township fund distribution.