Carroll County approves $724,114.11 in payables, authorizes sale of surplus lighting and appoints township trustee

The Carroll County board approved payables totaling $724,114.11 and directed staff to proceed with disposal of surplus lighting fixtures, keeping a number of units for future county use. The meeting also included the appointment of Tom Langel as Maple River Township trustee and routine manure management updates.

Board members asked staff questions about specific payables before the vote: a hydraulic press for the county welding shop, a $4,200 street light planned for the Timber and 160th intersection, J&J diesel repair costs, and a $750 charge for conservation center cleaning that covers the shelter and cabins. The payables batch was approved after a motion and second; a board member confirmed the total as $724,114.11.

On surplus equipment, staff presented an inventory and original purchase prices for lighting fixtures (examples cited included two‑by‑two light grids at about $74.25 each, battery‑backed fixtures at about $162.71 each, and can lights with housings). The board discussed reserving fixtures for a planned basement expansion, possible pricing strategies (suggestions to sell at roughly half the original price or accept offers), and using the county Facebook page and online marketplace to solicit buyers. The board moved and seconded a directive to proceed with disposal and sale; the motion carried.

The board also moved, seconded and approved the appointment of Tom Langel to fill the Maple River Township trustee vacancy and received his contact information. Multiple routine annual manure management reports were accepted as submitted.