In a 2-1 vote, Murray County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new, 2025 pickup truck for the Murray County Emergency Manager.
The truck was listed on the state contract, therefore the county did not have to advertise for bids for the vehicle. The cost of the new truck was $48,532.00 and will be paid from the County Sales Tax Fund.
District 3 Commissioner Darrell Hudson voted against the purchase. In other agenda action, the board discussed and approved measures for repairs to the Expo Center. Some of the repairs, such as roof and spray foam, were covered by an insurance claim.
Floor damage repairs that occurred during serving as headquarters for the tornado relief will be paid by the county and filed for reimbursement from FEMA.
Members also approved purchasing hard copies of the county Hazard Mitigation Plan to be distributed to all entities involved in the plan. The cost for the hard copies is $325.60.
In final agenda action, the board approved a Resolution for Declaration of Surplus and Disposing of equipment by the Joy Rural Fire Department.
In new business, Murray County Assessor office representative Bradley Vandagriff presented members with a protest letter from a county citizen alleging he was erroneously assessed on his 2023 property tax. Members referred the letter to the District Attorney.
