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Select Board authorizes capped price reductions and continued sale efforts for surplus highway truck
Summary
The board discussed a surplus diesel pickup listed at $18,000 with limited market interest, agreed to lower the asking price in stages with a proposed cap of $15,000 and a floor of $12,000, and asked staff to advertise additional channels and consider redeploying the vehicle to town use if it does not sell.
The Select Board reviewed efforts to sell a surplus highway truck that had been listed at $18,000 with no offers. Staff said the truck lacks a current inspection sticker and noted mechanical and body issues that affect resale value. After local-market comparison and board discussion, members agreed to lower the asking price to $15,000 with a minimum acceptable price of $12,000, and to try additional advertising avenues (including posting the vehicle on the front lot) to attract buyers. Staff noted the vehicle remains useful as a yard or transfer-station truck if it does not sell.
Why it matters: the town seeks to dispose of older equipment to reduce maintenance burdens and free capital; balancing a timely sale with fair market return is a common municipal challenge.
Board direction and practicalities: board members suggested incremental price reductions, local display to increase visibility and that proceeds, or redeployment, be decided once bids or offers are received. The board authorized the manager to proceed with lowering the price under the stated cap/floor and to pursue additional advertisement and disposition options.
Ending: staff will continue to market the truck at the adjusted price and return to the board if there is a sale or if the vehicle should be redeployed to municipal use.
