Rockwell approves skid loader purchase

     The Rockwell City Council discussed equipment upgrades and personnel policies during their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 20 at City Hall.

     At the meeting, Public Works Director Jay Siefken made his case to the council about adjusting the city’s equipment upgrade schedule to take advantage of an opportunity to purchase a new skid loader.

     “I’m not against it, but I think the city needs to focus on the replacement schedule,” said Mayor Jim Bills.

     The city has been putting aside $30,000 per year to pay for equipment upgrades so that equipment can be replaced on a regular schedule. The next piece of equipment scheduled to be replaced is the city’s tractor, however Siefken has suggested that instead of replacing the tractor, the city purchase a new skid loader, which he believes will better serve the needs of the community.

    Read the full article in the April 28 edition of the papers.