Norfolk County declares engineering department plotter surplus; vendor support ended, staff say

Norfolk County commissioners on Aug. 27 approved a motion to declare an engineering-department plotter surplus after staff said the machine is beyond manufacturer support and no longer serviceable.

The action is administrative but matters for equipment disposition and county asset management because surplus designation clears the way for disposal or parts salvage rather than reuse or donation.

Patrick, an engineering representative on the call, told the commission that the plotter "stopped being supported by HP a year ago October, and they no longer make parts for it. So if it breaks down, the service techs can't fix it anymore." He said the unit might only be useful for parts and would not be a practical donation for students or long-term use.

Commissioners voted to declare the plotter surplus and directed staff to dispose of it in accordance with county policies for surplus equipment.

Ending: Staff said they will seek a party to take the unit for parts and will follow standard surplus disposal procedures.