Mountain View aldermen approve purchase of 12 electric poles

The Board of Aldermen of Mountain View, Missouri approved the purchase of 12 electric poles from Howell Oregon Electric at a unit price of $323 during its May 22, 2026 meeting.

Alderwoman Wallander moved to approve the purchase; Alderman Orchard seconded. The motion carried with all members voting in favor (Perry, Orchard, Wallander, McAdams recorded as “Aye”). The minutes list the unit price and quantity; the implied total cost is $3,876 (12 × $323). The minutes do not record further discussion of specifications, delivery schedule, or funding source.

The poles purchase was added to the agenda as new business after the work session and was considered during the open session called at 3:35 PM. The minutes do not identify a contracted purchasing procedure or reference to an existing line item in the city budget. No public comment or dissent on the item is recorded.

Next steps and implementation details (including payment method, delivery timeline, and department charged) are not specified in the minutes.