Town council approves $47,840 purchase of new work truck

The Town Council voted to approve a quote and authorize payment for a 2025 Ram 1500 work truck, awarding the purchase to Pointer for $47,840. Town Manager Ryan presented the purchase and said the vehicle is ready on the lot and could be picked up next week if the council authorized payment. The council approved the motion by roll call. Why it matters: the vehicle purchase is part of the town’s fleet replacement schedule and replaces one of two trucks planned for replacement this year. The manager said the town had previously approved the first replacement earlier in the year and budget materials showing funding sources were provided to council members. During discussion, council members asked whether the truck would be equipped for a snow plow; Ryan said, “No. This is just a work truck.” He also said Pointer is in Seymour and the town had not purchased from that dealer previously but had obtained a required specification-compliant quote. Council members asked about trading in older vehicles; Ryan said the 2016 truck being replaced is in good shape with relatively low mileage and the town plans to keep it for now. The council approved the motion to purchase and authorized Julie, the town clerk, to prepare payment. The vote was recorded in a roll call with Council members voting in favor. The purchase will be charged to the fleet replacement budget and the vehicle will be added to the town’s inventory upon delivery.