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FEB 171982 <br />• 1 <br />BOOK 48 r E 847 <br />Considerable discussion followed as to the need for <br />this heavy a truck or the need for an 8 -cylinder engine just <br />to run back and forth to the Courthouse. <br />Commissioner Bird noted that this truck apparently is <br />intended to be a rolling workshop for the maintenance crew <br />and to enable them to carry the many varieties of tools they <br />need. <br />Administrator Nelson explained that this crew does all <br />the repairs on all our buildings - electrical, plumbing, <br />carpentry, etc., and we are talking about a payload of 2,800 <br />lbs. He pointed out that we have just taken over a new <br />building; we are modernizing the Annex; taking care of the <br />Courthouse and the Jail; and it is organized this way to <br />make it a more efficient operation. <br />Chairman Scurlock questioned whether the overall <br />inventory of vehicles is being utilized in the best way <br />possible. <br />The Administrator emphasized that this was all analyzed <br />and justified at budgettime, at which time they cut back on <br />a number of trucks. He stated that if the Board did not <br />wish to purchase this truck, the Road & Bridge Department <br />could get by, but not as efficiently since all trucks are <br />presently in use and they do not have any surplus. <br />.ss <br />Commissioner Wodtke agreed that we need to be sure we <br />get the maximum use out of what we have, but he felt we can <br />go too far with economy, and we need to give these men a <br />piece of equipment they can depend on and one that can do <br />the job adequately. He pointed out that we have already <br />authorized this truck, and if there is an urgent need now, <br />he would like 'to see this approved as bid. <br />Commissioner Fletcher stated that he personally would <br />prefer to reject the bid and go out for a 6 -cylinder engine <br />to be matched with proper rear end ratio to haul the load <br />anticipated. <br />18 <br />