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Roselle debates replacing aging vacuum/jetting truck; staff told to seek better pricing and return with options
Summary
Roselle public-works staff presented a proposal Oct. 13 to replace the village’s vacuum/jetting unit — critical equipment used for hydro excavation, sewer jetting and emergency water-main work; trustees directed staff to re-engage vendors rather than approving a purchase that night.
Roselle public-works staff presented a proposal Oct. 13 to replace the village’s vacuum/jetting unit — critical equipment used for hydro excavation, sewer and storm-pipe jetting and emergency water-main work. Public Works Director Karen Young said the current unit, purchased in 2017, has required roughly $63,000 in repairs over recent years, has been out of service for extended periods and was originally scheduled for replacement in 2029 under a 12-year cycle.
Young told trustees staff conducted hands-on evaluations of three vendors and ranked two Vactor-based options highest. She described benefits of the recommended Western Star/Vactor unit: onboard diagnostics for…
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