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Finance committee wins council backing for truck spending cap, consultant contract and conditional payment for solar installation
Summary
The council approved a spending limit of up to $40,000 for a new dual super-cab truck, approved Peterson Consulting contract payments split 40/60 between town and sewer and authorized payment for solar installation after engineer or manager sign-off; the council also approved a $6,000 invoice for Little Watts bus.
At its July 23 meeting, the Newburgh Town Council approved several finance committee recommendations: a spending limit of up to $40,000 to replace one street truck, a $2,100 annual contract with Peterson Consulting split 40/60 between town and sewer for capital-asset services, and payment authority for an installation invoice related to the Lou Dennis Park solar project contingent on engineer or town-manager approval.
Finance chair Nanette told council the truck is a dual super-cab to accommodate crew sizes and that staff and the chair would finalize vehicle selection. The council approved a cap of up to $40,000 for the purchase. The council also moved to pay an invoice of $6,000 from Little Watts bus service and approved the Peterson Consulting contract; the town share is 40 percent and sewer covers 60 percent of the $2,100 fee.
Regarding the Lou Dennis Park solar installation, staff said brackets have been installed on the building roof and that panels were expected imminently. Council members expressed caution about paying for installation before work is complete. The council approved payment conditioned on engineering review and town-manager approval of the completed installation rather than paying upfront without verification.
Council approved paying bond-funded invoices for the solar project after staff confirmed installation completion and engineer sign-off.
