Board discusses senior‑transport vehicle purchase and body replacement for fleet truck; items set for procurement

Village staff told trustees the senior transportation fleet needs replacement: one bus is "completely shot" and the other lacks an operational chairlift. Michael, Village Treasurer/Staff, said the purchase is the first item in this year's vehicle capital plan and that a factory direct procurement is planned. He described three vendor price proposals but did not state final contract amounts at the meeting.

On the fleet side, staff reported that truck No. 136 requires a new body and liftgate because the existing body is beyond repair though the chassis and engine are serviceable. Trustees discussed prior lease purchases and the truck’s role in snow operations. No final procurement award was recorded at the meeting; staff said they will proceed with the planned capital purchase and pursue auction or sale of the retired vehicle when appropriate.

Why it matters: The purchases are intended to maintain senior transit services and core public‑works operations (including snow removal). Staff said the board will follow the capital plan and appropriate procurement steps.

Details and next steps: Michael indicated at least one of the candidate buses includes a working chairlift (the older unit), while a newer model did not have a lift. Trustees asked about compliance and whether the bus without a lift could be used to pick up wheel‑chair users; staff said they would verify compliance. The board instructed staff to place the purchases on the agenda and to proceed with procurement according to the capital plan. No contract award or dollar figures were adopted on the record during the meeting.