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Stratford WPCA approves disposal of 2004 vac truck and authorizes up to $72,000 for replacement pickup
Summary
The Stratford Water Pollution Control Authority voted April 28 to dispose of a 2004 Freightliner vacuum truck and to authorize withdrawal of up to $72,000 from a capital contingency account to buy a Ford F-350 replacement with plow and sander; board members asked for follow-up on auction proceeds and budget sourcing.
The Stratford Water Pollution Control Authority on April 28 approved two equipment actions: disposal of a 2004 Freightliner combination vacuum truck and authorization to withdraw up to $72,000 from capital outlay contingency funds to purchase a new Ford F-350 4x4 diesel pickup equipped with an 8-foot Fisher plow and a fiberglass sander with spreader.
Superintendent Hyde presented both items. He said the 2004 Freightliner has been idle since it was replaced and is worn and rusty; Rocky Catalanos auction service has offered to list it. "I request the WPCA board's approval to dispose of this '2 thousand and '4 Freightliner Vac truck by auction or scrapyard," Hyde said. The board approved disposal unanimously.
On the replacement pickup, Hyde asked to withdraw up to $72,000 from account 389386641, capital outlay contingency. He told the board that recent identical purchases have come in around $68,000 and that he added a buffer to cover market changes. "Somewhere around 68,000," Hyde said when asked for a ballpark price. The motion to authorize funds passed unanimously.
Board members asked how proceeds from any auction would be handled and whether the authority or town retains liability after sale; Hyde said auction or scrap proceeds generally return to the general fund and that auctioneers handle sale logistics. Town attorney Marino noted disposition authority depends on the assets legal owner and any standing town procedures.
Members also discussed fleet standardization and past experiences with alternative vehicle types; Hyde referenced fleet management by Rocky Catalano and the towns practice of maintaining similar vehicles for parts and repairs. The authority recorded unanimous votes on both actions.
